Sports & Activities

Sports - 2011
Field Hockey -  Brody practiced every Tuesday after school and games were on Saturdays till August.  His coach was Jason from across the street and his son Josh played on the same team as Brody.  They finished the season making it to the playoffs in 4th place.

Brody practicing on the turf

Game time!

half time discussion

a wet game

Brody all padded up

year end medal

Brody was anxious to start a new sport after field hockey ended in August.  By October we finally got him on a futsal team, indoor soccer, near our house.  There were 5 guys and 1 girl who didn't know each other, but wanted to play.  They played every Wed., no practices or coach, got to know each other and had a great time.  Isn't that what sport is all about?

futsal or soccer?

playing in net

Redlynch Central Sports Stadium 

Net Ball - Darby practiced once a week after school for an hour and had games every Monday at the YMCA, close to the school.  She just loves netball!!

Darby in a game

Darby in green - GK= goal keeper

Darby continued netball for the whole school year and made the under 12 team for the second semester.  Darby was awarded the 'most improved player' award.  Their team was undefeated and won the grand final at the end of November.

First awards

U12 team, coach Kerby & trophies

Darby played in the Fowler's netball tournament in August.

outdoor courts

I'm open!

Tennis - Hailey practiced every Friday after school and had 3 tournaments throughout the year.  Her team took first at the tournament on May 29.

practice at school

good job

tennis tournament on modified smaller courts

AFL Auskick - Hailey started this Mondays after school in May at Holy Cross.  She was learning the Australian Football league skills and the game of footy.  She was very excited to get her own pink footy and backpack with a water bottle and hat!  AFL lasted for 8 weeks.

Great catch

"They knocked out my 2 front teeth!"

Cricket - sport #3 for Hailey.  She was the only girl on her team but most of the boys went to her school, so she knew them.  They practiced Wed. and had games on Friday.  Leave it to Hailey to have us learn yet another sport and set of rules while we are here!  And we all know how Scott loves to learn new sports!

it's not baseball!

only girl on the team

Safety First

Yes she has her pink shoes on!

ACTIVITIES
The girls took piano lessons on Wednesday during the school day.  They practiced on the school piano after school while I did my work.

She REALLY DOES like piano!!

Hailey's turn to practice.

Hailey played at a Christmas recital, she was second to play out of 40 students.  Not shy and loves to be in front of a crowd.

She played Jingle Bells

Lawn Bowling -
Couldn't let the kids have all the fun!  For a staff function we went lawn bowling.  An interesting sport which reminded me of bocce with a little twist.  The balls are not completely round, they are slightly oval and we don't wear shoes.

Learning the game

Katrina having a go

Nice knockers

Darani and Jo

Giving it a go

A fun night, and it definitely was better after a few drinks, like most good adult sports!

Taipans - Dec. 10

Taipans - Dec. 10

We had previously gone to a Taipans basketball game at the end of their season back in March.  We had so much fun we wanted to go again and take Scott with us this time.  At least this was a sport we understood and could follow!  Though this basketball seemed much rougher & with less fouls called.  I was told they do this to keep the game moving, making it more entertaining for the fans.

The game was very exciting, the Taipans got a basket right at the buzzer to tie the game, taking us into a 5 minute overtime.  Then at the end of the overtime, just after a time out, the Melbourne Tigers scored, but they forgot to start the timer.  So the refs had to leave to view the replay & clock before making the call.  They finally returned and announced the game was over, the basket didn't count, we had won, 79 to 77!

Go Taipans!

great seats

Taipans vs Tigers

No Ralph the Dog!

time out strategy

A very exciting game that we all enjoyed.

Stoney Creek - Nov 20

Stoney Creek - Nov. 20
Discovered a new swim hole even closer than Crystal Cascades.  It is more of a local swimming hole as there isn't a concrete path leading to the swimming area.  The area has 2 or 3 hiking trails around it.  You have to walk through the bush and up to the swimming area.

hiking trails in the area

trail to Stoney Creek

another day in paradise

There was a small waterfall and 2 separate deep areas.  So deep in one spot you could jump off the rocks and cannon ball.

deep middle

cooling off

rock slide fun

rock jumping

A great place to come and cool off and a definite to return to!

Le Fetta's Greek Taverna

Oct. 28 - Le Fetta's Greek Taverna

Another staff social event, this time dinner at Le Fetta Greek Taverna in the CBD (Central Business District).  We ordered a group meal and we shared a variety of Greek cuisine.  The cooked cheese was delicious, as well as souvlaki and baklava!

Jenny, Jo, Gina & Mary

During our meal we had some entertainment, a belly dancer.  She was able to get Leigh and Manda up to join her.  This family restaurant was established in 1975 and you could feel the love and commitment during the evening.

Manda & Leigh joining in

Then a little while later the music started and we got up to join in the dancing.  I had lots of fun!

This is where line dancing started.

After dancing we got a turn to add to the broken plates on the floor.  There was a special way to throw the plate, toss it right side up for proper plate-smashing.

training & tips

A well fed group

A great evening out on the town.  Brody was our baby sitter for the night.

Brody on alert

  He must have worked very hard!