Athletics
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General Information
This program is designed to develop the students’ technique, from sprinting to field events.
Training Schedule
Co-curricular Athletics will train on a Thursday morning from 7–8am on the Ascham Oval.
Uniform
Ascham Sports Uniform
Term Dates
| Term | Start/Finish Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 6 February – Wednesday 9 April |
| Term 2 | Tuesday 29 April – Thursday 26 June |
| There will be no Co-curricular activities from Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June due to the King's Birthday Long Weekend. | |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 22 July – Wednesday 17 September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 14 October – Saturday 6 December |
Sporting Venues
A list of all external venues with maps is available at the following link
https://hub.ascham.nsw.edu.au/co-curricular/sports/sports-venues/sports-venues
Tips and Resources
The University of Florida Sport Policy and Research Collaborative has developed a research document on athletic development in children.
Canadian Sport for Life’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) has been produced by sport experts with many years of experience, working with beginner to national team athletes.
The Female Athlete Triad is a health concern for active women and girls who are driven to excel in sports.
Parental involvement and in particular understanding the needs of their children at different stages of development is an important factor in both the sporting enjoyment and success of children and adolescents.
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General Information
Fiona Junior School holds an annual School Carnival for Athletics. Details can be found below.
Date and Time
Date: Friday 8 August 2025
Time: Students are to attend morning roll call their classrooms. Students will depart Ascham School at 8.30am. They will return to White Gate at 3.30pm for afternoon pick up.
Venue
Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre
Uniform
Students are to wear their Ascham Sports Uniform to and from the event. They may dress in House colours once they arrive at the venue.
What to Bring
Recess, lunch and snacks for the day (the Canteen will not be available for students). Students should also bring their Ventolin/Epipen if required.
Further Information
– Each student will be assigned a number. This will be used to record results.
– On the day of the carnival, students will decide which events they would like to participate in. When each event is announced, they will go to the applicable area.
– Long Jump and 100m will have the option for students to enter either as competitive or participation (House points).
– Competitive events will be timed/measured for selection purposes (Ascham Athletics Representative Team).
– Participation event results won’t be recorded, however, students will earn house points that go to the overall tally.
– It is compulsory for all students to participate in the 100m and Long Jump events.
– Students are encouraged to participate in many events throughout the day to support their Houses and contribute to the Ascham Community.
Program
The program will be uploaded here closer to the event.
Results
The Fiona Athletics Carnival 2023 results can be found here.
Sporting Venues
A list of all external venues with maps is available at the following link
| Location | Map | Other information |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsleigh | Abbotsleigh Map | - |
| Alexandria Park | Alexandria Park Map | - |
| All Sorts Indoor Sports Complex | All Sorts Indoor Sports Complex Map | Enter the Sydney Corporate Park via 184 Bourke Rd, take the second exit at the roundabout and continue on along the canal - opposite the garden nursery |
| Ashfield Aquatic Centre | Ashfield Aquatic Centre Map | Corner of Frederick St and Elizabeth St |
| Auburn Basketball Stadium | Auburn Basketball Stadium Map | - |
| Bankstown Hockey Grass and Turf | Bankstown Hockey Grass and Turf Map | - |
| Blackert Gymnastics Academy | Blackert Gymnastics Academy Map | - |
| Brigidine College | Brigidine College Map | Entry via gate 5. No access from Mona Vale Rd. |
| Bunnerong Gymnastics | Bunnerong Gymnastics Map | - |
| Cabarita Swimming Centre | Cabarita Map | Spectators may be charged an admission fee. |
| Canoon Road | Canoon Road Map | - |
| Centennial Park | Centennial Park Map Download Touch Football Map | - |
| Cranbrook Rowing Shed | Cranbrook Rowing Shed Map | - |
| Crows Nest | Crows Nest Map | - |
| Danebank | Danebank Map | - |
| David Philips Hockey Turf | David Philips Hockey Turf Map | - |
| Five Dock Leisure Centre | Five Dock Leisure Centre Map | - |
| Forestville Tennis Centre | Forestville Tennis Centre Map | |
| Frensham School | Frensham School Map | Take Mittagong turnoff, turn left opposite the Melrose Motel, cross railway bridge to Range Rd. Continue along Range Rd past the main school, follow road around to the left (approx. 250m), continue after a small cottage & take the next left into the school property. Follow road past the hockey courts (left) & pool (right) & park in the usual parking areas. |
| Gold Cup Race Course (St. Ignatius) | Gold Cup Race Course Map | - |
| Hamilton Park | Hamilton Park Map | - |
| Hen and Chicken Bay Regattas (Bayview Park) | Bayview Park Map | - |
| Homebush Hockey Turf | Homebush Hockey Turf Map | |
| Iron Cove Regatta(Rodd Point) | Iron Cove Regatta Map | |
| Kincoppal Rose Bay | Kincoppal Rose Bay Map | |
| Kyeemagh Hockey Turf | Kyeemagh Hockey Turf Map | |
| Lane Cove West Tennis Club | Lane Cove West Tennis Club Map | |
| Lidcombe Hockey Turf | Lidcombe Hockey Turf Map | |
| Lindfield Community Centre | Lindfield Tennis Map | Behind the Library |
| Loreto Normanhurst | Loreto Normanhurst Map | Parking: P3 - Oval Car Park (Gate 5) on Osborn Rd Parking: P4 - Theresa Ball Car Park (Gate 7) on Mount Pleasant Ave |
| Longueville Tennis Club | Yotala Rhythmic Gymnastics Map | Corner of Kenneth and Dunois Street |
| Love'n'Deuce Naremburn | Love'n'Deuce Map | - |
| Macquarie University Sportsfields | Macquarie Sportsfields Map | Corner of Culloden and Talavera Road |
| Meriden School | Meriden School Map | - |
| Mills Park Tennis Centre | Mills Park Map | Drive through right of way into car park |
| MLC School | MLC Map | |
| MLC Rowing Shed | MLC Rowing Shed Map | |
| Monte Sant Angelo | Monte Sant Angelo Map | |
| Moorebank Hockey Grass and Turf | Moorebank Hockey Grass and Turf Map | |
| Northbridge Public School | Yotala Rhythmic Gymnastics Map | |
| Pennant Hills Park Tennis Centre (Tildesley Competition only) | Pennant Hills Park Tennis Centre | Brittania St, Pennant Hills |
| PLC Sydney | PLC Sydney Map | |
| Pymble Ladies College | Pymble Ladies College Map | Jeanette Buckham PE Centre. Enter Through Gate 3 |
| Queenwood School | Queenwood Map | |
| Queenwood Tennis and Sports Centre | Queenwood Map | |
| Ravenswood School | Ravenswood School Map | Enter From Henry St. Gordon. Street Parking only. |
| Reservoir Fields | Centennial Park Map | |
| Download Touch Football Map | ||
| Rose Bay | Rose Bay Map | |
| Roseville College | Roseville College Map | Street Parking Only |
| Roseville Lawn Tennis Club | Roseville Lawn Map | |
| Ryde Aquatic Centre | Ryde Aquatic Centre Map | |
| Santa Sabina College | Santa Sabina Map | |
| SCEGGS Darlinghurst | SCEGGS Darlinghurst SCEGGS Darlinghurst Map | |
| St Catherine's School | St Catherine's School Map | |
| St George Rowing Shed | St George Rowing Shed Map | |
| Sutherland Leisure Centre | Sutherland Leisure Centre Map | |
| Sutherland Basketball Stadium | Sutherland Basketball Stadium Map | |
| Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre | SGAC Map | |
| Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) | SOPAC Map | |
| Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre | Sydney Uni Centre Map | |
| Tara: Tara Gymnasium (Multi Purpose Hall) | Tara Map | |
| Tennis World North Ryde | Tennis World Map | |
| Trumper Park Tennis Centre | Trumper Park Map | |
| UNSW | UNSW Map | High Street, Gate 2. Spectators may be charged an admission fee. |
| Wakehurst Tennis | Wakehurst Tennis Map | |
| Wenona: Miller St Campus | Wenona Map | Entrance to the gymnasium is via Elliot St. (under the overhead bridge). The nearest cross-road is Ridge St. Street Parking only. |
| Yotala Rhythmic Gymnastics | Yotala Rhythmic Gymnastics Map |
General Information
This program is designed to develop the students’ technique, from sprinting to field events. The students should wear their Ascham sports or training uniform. Athletics is included under the Active@Ascham program and does not require registration.
Training Schedule
Tuesday: 4.45–6.30pm
Students are to meet at the Ascham Gym
Uniform
Ascham Sports uniform or Ascham Training range.
Term Dates 2025
General Information
The Senior School holds an annual School Carnival for Athletics. Details can be found below.
Date and Time
Date: Monday 19 May 2025
Time: Students are to attend morning roll call at 8.20am as per usual. They will return for afternoon roll call at 3.30pm. The exception will be students competing in the 1500m event, who will meet at the Ascham Gym at 7.15am to depart.
Venue
Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre Competition Arena
Uniform
Students are to wear their Ascham Sports Uniform to and from the event. They may dress in House colours once they arrive at the venue.
What to Bring
– Costume for House March past
– Recess, lunch and snacks for the day (the Canteen will not be available for students)
– Ventolin/Epipen if required
Entries
Entries for all events (except 1500m and high jump) will be completed on the day of the Carnival. Students will need to complete a registration form for 1500m and participate in the trials for high jump prior to the carnival.
Program
The 2025 program will be uploaded here closer to the carnival.
Further Information
– Students are expected to arrive at 7.30am for March Past Practice.
– Each student will be assigned a number. This will be used to record results.
– On the day of the carnival, students will decide which events they would like to participate in; competitive or Vi et Animo. All students will move through the events as a year group.
– Competitive events will be timed/measured for selection purposes (Ascham Athletics Representative team).
– Participation event results won’t be recorded, however, students will earn house points that go to the overall tally.
Results
The Senior Athletics Carnival results can be found here.
Sporting Venues
A list of all external venues with maps is available at the following link
https://hub.ascham.nsw.edu.au/co-curricular/sports/sports-venues/sports-venues
Students in both Fiona and the Senior School will qualify to represent Ascham or another competition at a Representative Carnival. Students will be contacted by the Sports Department after the School Carnivals if selected. Information regarding these events will be uploaded below.
IPSHA Athletics Championships
| Date | Wednesday 27 August 2025 |
| Time | The team will travel to and from the event by bus. Students should meet at the Ascham Gym at 6am and you will return at approximately 4pm. |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| Team list | The 2025 Fiona Athletics Representative Team will be uploaded here. |
| Program | The IPSHA Athletics Championships program will be uploaded here. |
Primary NSWCIS Athletics Championships
| Date | Friday 5 September 2025 |
| Time | 8.30am–3.30pm |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| Transport | Parents are required to transport their daughter to and from this event. |
| Uniform | Students are required to wear the IPSHA singlet. An order form will be sent to parents with instructions for purchases. |
| What to bring | Students should bring recess, lunch and sufficient snacks/water for the day. |
| As students are often in the sun, a hat and sunscreen is required. | |
| Program | The NSWCIS Primary Athletics Carnival Program will be uploaded here. |
| Seating plan | The NSWCIS Primary Athletics Seating Plan will be uploaded here. |
| Field map | The NSWCIS Primary Athletics Field Map will be uploaded here. |
| Competition guidelines | The NSWCIS Primary Athletics Competition Guidelines will be uploaded here. |
Ascham Senior Athletics Representative Team
| Team List | The Ascham Senior Athletics Representative Team will be uploaded here. |
| 2025 Trainings | Students are expected attend the below compulsory team training sessions. |
| Term 2 | |
| Tuesday 3 June: 4.45–6.45pm | |
| Tuesday 10 June: 4.45–6.45pm | |
| Tuesday 17 June: 4.45–6.45pm | |
| Tuesday 24 June: 4.45–6.45pm | |
| Term 3 | |
| Tuesday 29 July: 4.45–6.45pm | |
| Tuesday 5 August: 4.45–6.45pm | |
| Tuesday 12 August: 4.45–6.45pm | |
| Tuesday 19 August: 4.45–6.45pm | |
| Tuesday 26 August: 4.45–6.45pm | |
| These sessions are at E S Marks Athletics Field. | |
| Transport: A bus will be available to transport students from Ascham to E S Marks. The bus will depart Ascham at 4.45pm. Students are to meet at the Gym at 4.35pm. Students can either be collected from E S Marks at 6.45pm or return via bus to Ascham at approximately 7.15pm. | |
| Pre-existing Co-curricular Commitments If your daughter has an existing commitment, she should honour that and email the sports department to let them know. | |
| 2025 Athletics Team Dinner | Date: TBC |
| Time: 5.30-7.30pm | |
| Venue: B17 |
IGSA Twilight Carnivals
| Dates | Friday 25 July, Friday 1 August, Friday 8 August, Friday 15 August 2025 |
| Time | 4.30-8.30pm |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| Transport | Students are to meet at the Gym at 3.30pm. The bus will leave promptly at 3.35pm. Students will return to School at approximately 9pm. |
IGSA Athletics Championships
| Selection | Please view the selection criteria for the Ascham Athletics Representative team that competes at IGSA here. |
| Date | Thursday 21 August 2025 (800m and Hurdle heats only) |
| Friday 22 August 2025 | |
| Time | Thursday: Students are required to meet at the Gym at 3pm and will be transported by bus to SOPAC. Students can either be collected from SOPAC at approximately 7pm or return via bus at approximately 7.45pm. |
| Friday: Students are to meet at the Ascham Gymnasium at 6.30am for a 6.45am departure. Students can either be collected from SOPAC at approximately 4pm or return via bus at approximately 4.45pm. | |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| Dress | Sports uniform and Ascham Athletics singlet |
| What to Bring | Medication as required i.s. Ventolin and Epipen and athletics specific gear. |
| Students should bring enough food and water to keep their body fuelled throughout the day. The NSW Institute of Sport have published a guide for competitors that can be found here. | |
| Program | The IGSA Athletics Championships program will be uploaded here. |
Secondary NSWCIS Athletics Championships
| Date | Tuesday 23 September 2025 |
| Time | 4–9pm |
| Students to arrive at 3pm. | |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| Transport | Parents are required to transport their daughter to and from this event. |
| Uniform | Students are required to compete in the IGSA singlet. |
| Program | The NSWCIS Secondary Athletics Championships program will be uploaded here. |
Sporting Venues
A list of all external venues with maps is available at the following link
https://hub.ascham.nsw.edu.au/co-curricular/sports/sports-venues/sports-venues