General Information
Ascham participates in the Year 3 Football Competition in Term 4. Students from Year 3, with any ability from beginners to advanced, are able to participate in this competition. Students will need to attend all training sessions and all Saturday matches. The Parent Overview can be found here.
Please note that the registration form for Term 4 Team Sports will be released in Week 2 of Term 3.
Key Dates and Times 2024
| Event | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Pre-season Session | Saturday 14 September | Ascham Oval | 12.30–1.30pm |
| Optional Pre-season Trainings | Thursday 22 August | Ascham Oval | 1.15–2pm |
| Thursday 29 August | |||
| Thursday 5 September | |||
| Thursday 12 September | |||
| Training | Tuesday 15 October – Tuesday 26 November | Ascham Oval | 3.05–4.45pm |
| Match Dates | Saturday 26 October – Saturday 30 November | Kambala School | See Team List and Draw |
Team List and Draw
The Term 4 2024 Team List can be found here.
The Term 4 2024 Draw can be found here.
Uniform
Ascham Sports Uniform
IPSHA Football Competition | Fiona
General Information
Ascham participates in the IPSHA Football Competition in Term 1. Students from Years 4–6, with any ability from beginners to advanced, are able to participate in this competition. Students will need to attend all training sessions and all Saturday matches.
Please note that the registration form for Term 1 Team Sports will be released in Week 2 of Term 4.The Football Parent Overview for Fiona can be found here.
Key Dates and Times 2025
| Event | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 5 and 6 2025 | Optional Pre-season Training | Friday 8 November 2024 | Ascham Oval | 3.15–5pm |
| Friday 15 November 2024 | |||
| Friday 22 November 2024 | |||
| Friday 29 November 2024 | |||
| Year 4 2025 | Trials | Saturday 23 November 2024 | Ascham Oval | 1–2.15pm |
| Saturday 30 November 2024 | Ascham Oval | 1–2.15pm | |
| Year 5 2025 | Trials | Saturday 23 November 2024 | Ascham Oval | 2.30–3.45pm |
| Saturday 30 November 2024 | Ascham Oval | 2.30–3.45pm | |
| Year 6 2025 | Trials | Saturday 23 November 2024 | Ascham Oval | 3.45–5pm |
| Saturday 30 November 2024 | Ascham Oval | 3.45–5pm | |
| Year 4 Training | Tuesday 11 February – Tuesday 25 March 2025 | Ascham Oval | 3.15–4.45pm |
| Year 5 Training | Wednesday 12 February – Wednesday 26 March 2025 | Ascham Oval | 3.15–5pm |
| Year 6 Training | Thursday 13 February – Thursday 27 March 2025 | Ascham Oval | 3.15–5pm |
General Information
Ascham participates in the IGSA Football competition that runs from the start of Term 2 until the end of Term 3. All matches are held on a Saturday morning. Students from Years 7–12, with any ability from beginners to advanced, are able to participate in this competition. Students will need to attend all training sessions and all Saturday matches. Please note this is a two-term commitment.
Please note that the registration form for Winter Team Sports will be released in Week 2 of Term 1.
| Event | Date/s | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years 7, 8 and 9 Trials | Friday 21 February | Moore Park Synthetic Field | 4.30–6pm |
| A bus will be provided to and from the venue. Further information will be sent to parents and students closer to the trials. | |||
| Saturday 15 March | Henley Athletic Field | 1–3pm | |
| Friday 21 March | Moore Park Synthetic Field | 4.30–6pm | |
| Years 10, 11 and 12 Trials | Thursday 27 February | Moore Park Synthetic Field | 4.30–6pm |
| A bus will be provided to and from the venue. Further information will be sent to parents and students closer to the trials. | |||
| Saturday 15 March | Henley Athletic Field | 3.30–5.30pm | |
| Thursday 27 March | Moore Park Synthetic Field | 4.30–6pm | |
| Training | Term 2: Tuesday 29 April – Thursday 26 June | Various | See Team List and Draw |
| Term 3: Tuesday 22 July – Thursday 18 September | |||
| Match Dates | Term 2: Saturday 3 May – Saturday 21 June | Various | See Team List and Draw |
| Term 3: Saturday 26 July – Saturday 20 September (please note that Grand Finals are on the Saturday after the term concludes) |
Team List and Draw
The Term 2 2025 Team List and Draw will be uploaded here once the draw has been finalised.
Training Schedule
The Term 2 2025 Training Schedule will be uploaded here once it has been finalised.
Uniform
Training
Either the Ascham Sports Uniform or Ascham Training Uniform can be worn to training. Students must not wear non-Ascham attire.
Matches
Senior Firsts: Red Football shirt, navy Ascham Football shorts, red knee-high Ascham Football socks, shin pads, football boots.
All other teams: Navy Football shirt, navy Ascham Football shorts, red knee-high Ascham Football socks, shin pads, football boots.
Venues
The list of venues will be provided closer to the start of the competitions.
MS Teams
All information regarding Football for students will occur on MS Teams. Students will be added to both their individual MS Team as well as the general Football Team.
Please see below some important information regarding MS Teams.
Updates
All updates regarding teams will be posted in their individual MS Team. This could include wet weather updates, venue updates, training updates etc. It is recommended that students download the MS Teams app on their phone and enable notifications so they can receive updates promptly.
Absences
Students are required to use the ‘Absences’ channel to inform their Coach, Head Coach and Sports Administrator that their are unable to make a training or match. The Sports Department asks that as much notice as possible is given for absences, particularly for matches. Students should write the date they will be absent and where possible the reason.
Tagging
Students are asked that when they write a message in their Team, that they tag the relevant people. To tag someone, type the ‘@’ symbol and then write either the relevant person’s name or the Team’s name to inform the whole group.
Online Behaviour
As outlined in Ascham’s IT policy, students must adhere to appropriate online behaviour. We ask that comments are carefully considered before posting.
Students in both Fiona and the Senior School may be identified to represent Ascham or another competition at a Representative Trial. Students will be contacted by the Sports Department directly if identified. Information regarding these events will be uploaded below.
IPSHA Football Representative Trials
Date: TBC
Time: 8am–1pm
Venue: TBC
NSWCIS Primary Football Representative Trials
Date: TBC
Time: 8am–1pm
Venue: TBC
IGSA Football Representative Trials
Date: TBC
Time: 10.30–2.30pm
Venue: TBC
NSWCIS Secondary Football Representative Trials
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC