Congratulations to Year 11 student Tom Barkmeyer, who won the 10 km event at the recent Bendigo Bank Fun Run.
BENDIGO BANK FUN RUN
Congratulations to Tom Barkmeyer who won the 10km event at the Bendigo Bank Fun Run last weekend in an excellent time of 35:04. This is the culmination of a great year in distance running for Tom. He recently ran in the 3000m event at SSV State Athletics finals, and also ran in the SSV State Cross-country finals back in July.
SQUASH
Did you know that squash has been labelled the ‘healthiest sport in the world’ by studies? The Bendigo Squash Club currently has some great offers available.
On Wednesday nights at 7:00pm, they run a ‘beginners’ night which offers a fun way to play squash with other beginners. You get the first night for free, along with free gear hire, and you receive support from the resident coach to get you started.
Students can also play on Thursday nights between 4:00pm and 7:00pm for just $5 per hour, including free hire gear.
The club can be contacted on 5443 2777 or email
The centre is located at 242 Barnard Street.
SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA TRIATHLON STATE TEAM NOMINATIONS
Any students who wish to be considered for selection in the SSV 2016 Team Vic Triathlon team that will compete at the 2016 School Sport Australia Triathlon Championship may now register their interest and view the selection guidelines via the Triathlon Victoria website:
http://www.triathlon.org.au/State_Associations/VIC/Inside_TriVic/Latest_News/2016_School_Sport_Victoria_Triathlon_Team_Selection_Policy.htm
The championships will be held at Hervey Bay in Queensland from the 18th to 21st April, 2016.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun 29 November to Friday 4 December – Australian Schools Cup basketball championships.