Sport

Sport at the College is a key part of the co-curricular program with its primary purpose being to support the College in delivering a holistic education, in which physical exercise, health, fitness and social development are key.

The College offers a wide range of sports, both competitive and social which provide pathways and opportunities for our students to achieve their goals.

The College understands that each individual child will start their sporting journey at a different time and may also have varying reasons for participation. Some will want to play with their friends, some will play to get active, whilst others may have a dream of becoming an elite level athlete. Utilising this knowledge, the College has developed sports programs to provide pathways and opportunities suitable for the individual, regardless of age, gender or reasons for participation.

Luke Curran, Head of Sport

Luke has worked in the sporting industry for over 20 years in a variety of different roles since graduating from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Applied - Physical Education with his most recent role at the Brisbane Lions AFL Club as the "Academy & NEAFL Operations Manager".

In this role Luke was responsible developing talented male & female junior AFL players for the Lions AFL + AFLW teams, as well as managing the club’s senior men's reserve grade team in the elite 2nd tier NEAFL.

Luke has experiences and expertise in a number of areas including AFL Coaching (Level 3 - High Performance accreditation), player & coach development, fitness, injury management, athlete well-being and personal development gained through ongoing formal and informal professional development & education.

Lauren Curry, Deputy Head of Sport

Lauren has worked in a number of administrative roles at several schools both in Queensland and New Zealand, and also has experience in coaching and managing Athletics, Cross Country, Netball, Hockey and Touch Rugby. Lauren is also a World Athletics National Referee and has officiated at State, National and World level events.

Start, Strive, Select

Start sports are introductory programs, many of which happen in Prep – Year 3. These programs are designed to encourage students to try a variety of new sports and eventually to begin to foster a passion and a love for sport, which will flow into their teenage years and adulthood.

Strive are the sports we offer in competition format (GBC). The emphasis on Strive is that we as players, teams and coaches aim to perform to our best potential. We should promote the Redeemer values, Integrity, Excellence, Service, Care and Self-Discipline in our training, lifestyle choices and performance. We must always remember that we do not encourage winning at the expense of our core values and that friendships, curiosity and courage are vital in our enjoyment and long-term continued participation.

Select is the introduction of high performing year round training programs, which aim to improve the technical, tactical, physical and mental performances of our more advanced athletes. Our current programs include Football (Soccer) Select, Netball Select and Volleyball Select, all of which are seeing recent success in regard to player development and thus an advanced performance level in the GBC Sport competition.

START: Development Pathway Programs (Prep – Year 3)

After School Sport and Fitness Programs are delivered by industry specialists and designed for students in Prep – Year 3 to encourage their interest in physical activity, develop basic skills and create a passion for sport. The focus however is ultimately on enjoyment, enabling students to try their hand at a range of sports prior to participating in the College's interschool competition.

STRIVE: GBC Primary (Years 3-6)

The Junior School co-curricular sport program competes in the Greater Brisbane Conference (GBC) interschool sporting competition.

Training will take place primarily on Wednesday afternoons with fixtures played on Saturday mornings in a home and away format.

We encourage our students to be “Curious” and “Courageous” in all aspects of the school environment and this extends to primary school sport by participating in a number of sports even if they limited experience and “Strive” to perform at their individual best.

The primary school sports currently offered in the GBC competition for 2023 are:

STRIVE: GBC (Years 7-12)

Students in Years 7-12 train twice a week and compete in the Greater Brisbane Conference (GBC) interschool sporting competition with fixtures played on Saturday mornings in a home and away format. Both experienced and novice players are encouraged to participate and enjoy the challenges associated with skill development and improvement.

The sports currently offered in the GBC competition are:

SELECT: GBC Senior (Years 7-12)

Students who participate in Select sports are provided with high level coaching and training programs along with personal development sessions, and are provided opportunities to represent Redeemer at external high level sporting competitions. A number of current Select Sport students are involved in regional or state level sporting programs outside of the College Sport program. Moving forward, we will continue to develop these programs and review additional Select program opportunities with a long-term vision in mind.

Interhouse Sports Carnivals

Within the College, students represent their houses – Lavarack (red), Mansfield (green), Ramsay (yellow) and Wilson (purple) while competing at Interhouse Sports Carnivals for Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, good sportsmanship and participation, which sees everyone have a go, have fun and earn points for their house.

External Competitions

The College participates in the Logan District Sports Trials in many different team and individual sports. This can lead on to students gaining selection in the Metropolitan East sporting teams for State competitions and ultimately national representation. The College supports and encourages students to pursue representative opportunities.

Many young sports people at the college have reached state, national and Olympic level over the years.

The College also participates in several tournaments throughout the year including Vicki Wilson Netball Cup, All Schools Touch Football, Qld Volleyball Schools Cup and SEQ Schools Futsal Titles

The College has a sports award night every year to acknowledge the special achievements of our athletes with a sporting great invited as Guest Speaker to celebrate their sporting success.

Strength Training and Conditioning Program

Students in Years 7–12 have access to the Strength and Conditioning program run before and after school during term time. The purpose of the program is to provide students with age appropriate strength and conditioning exercises aimed at preparing them for the physical nature of their respective sports. All sessions are fully supervised by our certified and highly experienced trainers in the fully equipped gym.

Contact Information

For the latest Redeemer Sport information:

• 'Like' the Redeemer Sport page on Facebook for updates: www.facebook.com/RedeemerSport
• Redeemer parents will receive notices via MyRedeemer

Sport Scholarships

The College believes the right opportunity can make a big difference to a student's future. With the goal of providing students the opportunity to reach their full sporting potential while surrounded by a wonderfully talented and supportive team of highly professional coaches and mentors. Sporting Scholarships are eligible for students currently in Years 6 to 12. For more information or to apply, Click Here.

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