General Information
Ascham participates in the Year 3 Minkey Competition in Term 3. 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.
Please note that the registration form for Term 3 Team Sports will be released in Week 2 of Term 2.
Forms
Parent Overview
The 2024 Parent overview can be found here.
Key Dates and Times
| Event | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory pre-season session 1 | Saturday 22 June | Ascham Oval | 12.30–1.30pm |
| Compulsory pre-season session 2 | Tuesday 25 June | Ascham Oval | 3.05–4.45pm |
| Optional pre-season training | Friday 31 May | Ascham Oval | 3.05–4.45pm |
| Friday 14 June | |||
| Friday 21 June | |||
| Training | Tuesday 23 July – Tuesday 10 September | Ascham Oval | 3.05–4.45pm |
| Matches | Saturday 3 August – Saturday 14 September | Ascham Oval | See Team List and Draw |
Team List and Draw
The Term 3 2024 Team List can be found here.
The Term 3 2024 Draw can be found here.
Training Schedule
Year 3: Tuesdays from 3.05–4.45pm on the Ascham Oval
Uniform
Ascham Sports Uniform, red Ascham knee-high socks, shin pads, mouth guard, hockey stick
Venues
Training: Ascham Oval
Matches: Ascham Oval
General Information
Ascham participates in the IPSHA Minkey/Hockey Competition in Term 2. 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 2 Team Sports will be released in Week 2 of Term 1.
Parent Overview
Please view the 2024 Parent Overview here.
Key Dates and Times
| Event | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 4 Trial 1 | Saturday 16 March | Ascham Oval | 3.30–4.30pm |
| Year 4 Trial 12 | Tuesday 9 April | Ascham Oval | 3.15–4.45pm |
| Year 5 Trial 1 | Saturday 16 March | Ascham Oval | 2.15–3.15pm |
| Please note that Year 5 students who are involved in the Musical will attend the Year 6 Trial from 1–2pm | |||
| Year 5 Trial 2 | Wednesday 10 April | Ascham Oval | 3.15–5pm |
| Year 6 Trial 1 | Saturday 16 March | Ascham Oval | 1–2pm |
| Year 6 Trial 2 | Thursday 11 April | Ascham Oval | 1–2.30pm |
| Year 4 Training | Tuesday 30 April – Tuesday 18 June | Ascham Oval | 3.15–4.45pm |
| Year 5 Training | Wednesday 1 May – Wednesday 19 June | Ascham Oval | 3.15–5pm |
| Year 6 Training | Thursday 2 May – Thursday 20 June | Ascham Oval | 3.15–5pm |
| Matches | Saturday 4 May – Saturday 22 June | Various | See Team List and Draw See |
| Please note that there will not be a game on the King’s Birthday long weekend, Saturday 8 June. |
Team List and Draw
The Term 2 2024 Draw can be found here.
The Term 2 2024 Team list can be found here.
Training Schedule
Year 4: Tuesdays from 3.15–4.45pm on the Ascham Oval
Year 5: Wednesdays from 3.15–5pm on the Ascham Oval
Year 6: Thursdays from 3.15–5pm on the Ascham Oval
Uniform
Ascham Sports Uniform, red Ascham knee-high socks, shin pads, mouth guard, hockey stick
Venues
Training: Ascham Oval
Matches: Various
Forms
General Information
Ascham participates in the IGSA and Ascham Basketball competitions that run 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.
Key Dates and Times 2025
| Event | Date/s | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 Trials | Friday 21 February | David Phillips Sport 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 | Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre (Olympic Pitch) | 12.30–2pm | |
| Friday 21 March | David Phillips Sport Field | 4.30–6pm | |
| Years 8 and 9 Trials | Friday 28 February | David Phillips Sport 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 | Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre (Olympic Pitch) | 2.15–3.45pm | |
| Friday 28 March | David Phillips Sport Field | 4.30–6pm | |
| Years 10, 11 and 12 Trials | Thursday 27 February | David Phillips Sport 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 | Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre (Olympic Pitch) | 4–6pm | |
| Thursday 27 March | David Phillips Sport 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
Various
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.
General Information
Ascham participates in the SIHA Indoor Hockey competition that run from the start of Term 4 until the end of Term 1. All matches are held on a Wednesday or Thursday evening. 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 matches. Please note this is a two-term commitment. Students may participate in Indoor Hockey in conjunction with a Summer Saturday Team Sport.
Please note that the registration form for Summer Team Sports will be released in Week 2 of Term 3.
Key Dates and Times
| Event | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Sport Trial 1 | Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Ascham Gym | Years 7 and 8: 5–6.30pm |
| Years 9–11: 6.45–8.15pm | |||
| Summer Sport Trial 2 | Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Ascham Gym | Years 7 and 8: 6.45–8.15pm |
| Years 9–11: 5–6.30pm | |||
| Summer Sport Trial 3 | Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Ascham Gym | All Students: 12.40–1.40pm |
| Term 4 Training | Tuesday 15 October – Friday 6 December | Steyne Park | See Team List and Draw |
Team List and Draw
The Term 4 2024 Team List and Draw can be found here.
Training Schedule
The Term 1 2025 Training Schedule can be found below.
Uniform
Training
Either the Ascham Sports Uniform or Ascham Training Uniform can be worn to training. Mouth guard, shin pads, glove and hockey stick are required also. Students must not wear non-Ascham attire.
Matches
Senior Firsts: Red Ascham Hockey shirt, navy Ascham shorts, shin pads, mouth guard, glove, hockey stick.
All other teams: Navy Ascham Hockey shirt, navy Ascham shorts, shin pads, mouth guard, glove, hockey stick.
MS Teams
All information regarding Indoor Hockey for students will occur on MS Teams. Students will be added to both their individual MS Team as well as the general Indoor Hockey 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.
NSWCIS Primary Hockey Representative Trials
Date: Monday 8 May 2023
Time: 9am–2pm
Venue: Northern District Hockey Centre
NSWPSSA Primary Hockey Representative Trials
Date: Tuesday 30 May – Friday 2 June 2023
Time: 8am–3pm
Venue: Tamworth
IGSA Hockey 16 and Under Representative Trials
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Time: 10.30am–2.30pm
Venue: Homebush Olympic Park
IGSA Hockey Open Representative Trials
Date: Friday 5 May 2023
Time: 10.30am–2.30pm
Venue: Homebush Olympic Park
NSWCIS Secondary 16 and Under Hockey Representative Trials
Date: Tuesday 9 May 2023
Time: 9am–3pm
Venue: Pennant Hills Park
NSWCIS Secondary Open Hockey Representative Trials
Date: Thursday 16 May 2023
Time: 9am–3pm
Venue: Pennant Hills Park
Forms