Secondary Sport
As we move towards the end of a busy winter season, we would like to remind all students, families, coaches and staff that tickets are still available for our Winter Sports Presentation Dinners next Friday evening. These events provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements, commitment and growth of our students throughout the season, while recognising the contributions of coaches, managers and families who have supported our programs.
If you have not yet secured your ticket, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible. We look forward to coming together to acknowledge another successful winter season and celebrate the many highlights across our sporting community.
This weekend also sees the return of the Redlands Spring Fair. As a result, there will be some adjustments to training schedules and venue access. Families are reminded to check the updated schedules in student calendars and communications from individual program directors for the latest information.
Looking ahead, summer sport preparations continue with trials scheduled for Saturday 19 September. We encourage all students involved in summer sport programs to ensure they are familiar with their trial details and arrive prepared for the day.
Finally, we extend our best wishes to all athletes selected in the Redlands team for the ISA Athletics Championships on Tuesday. Selection is a fantastic achievement and reflects the dedication shown throughout the season. We wish our squad every success as they represent Redlands against schools from across the association.
Thank you for your ongoing support of sport at Redlands as we finish the winter season, launch into summer sport preparations, and celebrate another exciting week of student participation and achievement.
Upcoming Events
- Saturday 12 September – Redlands Spring Fair (Summer Sport trials)
- Tuesday 15 September – ISA Athletics Championships
- Wednesday 16 September – ISA Athletics Team Photos (10.10am – Fahl Garden)
- Saturday 19 September – Summer Sport Trials
AFL
Basketball
We’ve had a fantastic start to basketball trials this season! After a competitive and closely-watched selection process, players have now been placed into their teams and squads for the year ahead.
What has stood out most throughout trials has been the commitment, effort, and enthusiasm shown by every student involved. Win or lose, drill after drill, our players have brought their best each session — and that attitude speaks volumes about the character of this group.
Our Saturday sessions at Galuwa have been a particular highlight. The energy on the court has been infectious, but it’s the way players have supported and encouraged one another — cheering on teammates, offering advice, celebrating each other’s improvement — that has really set the tone. This is exactly what the Redlands Rhino spirit is all about: working hard, lifting each other up, and building a culture we can all be proud of.
A big thank you to the students for their dedication, to the parents for their support in getting players to sessions, and to our coaches and staff for their time and guidance in making trials run so smoothly.
Keep up the great work — we can’t wait to see what this season brings!
Football
We are looking forward to the Football Presentation next week at the Hilton Hotel, where we will come together to celebrate the 2026 Football Season and reflect on the many exciting moments throughout the year.
As we look ahead to Term4 , activity selection for our Summer High-Performance Football Program is now open in Clipboard in activity selection. The program has been specifically designed to support our players’ continued development and prepare them for the 2027 Football season.
The program will focus on four key areas of the game:
- Technically – developing individual skills and technical ability
- Tactically – improving game understanding, decision-making and tactical awareness
- Physically – developing fitness, strength, speed and physical preparation
- Mentally – building confidence, resilience, focus and a strong performance mindset
I am also pleased to confirm that our two First XI Coaches, Mr John Sawa and Mr Grant Lee, will be involved in delivering the program.
We are very excited about the opportunities this program will provide and look forward to supporting our players as they continue to develop and take the next step in their Football journey.
If you experience any problems with the selection process, please don’t hesitate to contact me at ggomez@redlands.nsw.edu.au.
Go Redlands!
Football Presentation Dinner – Friday 18 September
Fitness Centre
Open Gym
Students wishing to attend before-school Open Gym sessions must be registered via Clipboard and allocated to a team and session prior to attending. Please note that some sessions are currently at capacity, with waitlists in place. Students need to check their calendar to confirm their allocated session prior to attending. Summer Sport Open Gym sign-ups will be available in the coming weeks.
Students are expected to arrive 5 minutes prior to their scheduled start time and be ready to start at their designated time. Students must be in their full Redlands PE uniform.
Session Start Times:
Year 11–12: 6:30am
Year 9–10: 6:45am
Year 7–8: 7:00am
Hockey
Hockey Presentation Dinner – Friday 18 September
As the season is now over, we look forward to seeing everyone at the End of Season Dinner. This will be a great evening to celebrate the girl’s season and how well they did. Please get your tickets ASAP for this great night.
Please follow this link if you would like to partake in the indoor season with Mosman Hockey Club. This is a great way for you to carry on with Hockey whilst homing in on your close quarter skills and passing.
Netball
As the netball season ends, we’d love to hear about your experience. Please take a few minutes to complete the feedback survey. Your insights will help us celebrate what went well and continue to improve the netball program in the future.
(Responses are anonymous)
Many thanks to all students and parents for a great season!
Hollie Shukri
Director of Netball
Tennis
Redlands Tennis – Term 3 Week 8
Another busy week of Redlands Tennis saw Summer Tennis trials continue and the opening rounds of the Redlands Cup get underway.
It was fantastic to see so many players competing hard, supporting their teammates and putting their match-play skills into practice.
Summer Tennis Trials
Our Summer Tennis trials continued last Saturday as we prepare teams for the upcoming season.
Players have shown great effort and sportsmanship, with coaches assessing match play, consistency, movement and tactical awareness.
Trials continue again this Saturday, and we wish everyone the best of luck as team selections begin to take shape.
Redlands Cup Underway
The first rounds of the Redlands Cup were also played last Saturday, producing some excellent tennis and competitive matches.
The competition is a great opportunity for players to gain valuable match experience while developing confidence, decision-making and resilience.
The Redlands Cup continues this Saturday, and we look forward to another exciting round of matches.
What We’re Looking Forward To
- Summer Tennis trials continuing this Saturday
- The next rounds of the Redlands Cup
- Preparing for the upcoming Summer Tennis season
- More competitive match-play opportunities
- Great teamwork and sportsmanship
- Representing Redlands with pride
Thank you to all our players, parents and coaches for their continued support.
Good luck to everyone competing this Saturday!
Go Redlands!
Grand Slam Tennis Team
Rugby
Students and parents have been prompted via email: Please see link below to our End of Season survey. Parents & students are invited to fill out the survey.
Redlands Rugby Feedback Survey – Fill out form
Congratulations to all players on their efforts throughout the season. We would also like to thank our families and supporters for their commitment, encouragement, and contribution to the program. We look forward to celebrating both team achievements and individual successes at our upcoming End of Season Awards Night. Tickets are available for purchase below.
Touch Football
As per the pulse news article shared earlier this week, the Touch Football Student Calendar has now been updated with student Draft Teams. These teams are not final. They are designed to give coaches the opportunity to work more closely with a group and continue assessing players as we move through the trial process.
Over the coming sessions, coaches will continue to make recommendations for player movement based on skills, development and positional needs, particularly as we move into more game-based trial sessions. (Trial games will be held against schools on the 19th of September at Mac Uni)
Rowing
Welcome back to Rowing for the 2026 / 2027 Summer Season! You should have all received a Senior and Junior Update however please find some further updates below:
Rowing Captains
Congratulations to Grace Ford and Augustus O’Sullivan on their selection as Rowing Captains for this Season. Previous captains Jemima Hugman (25’) / Alanah Winder (26’) and Angus McInnes (25’) / Henry Dobson (26’) set an incredible standard for them to follow and I am excited to see and support wherever they would like to take the role.
Rowing Calendar / Sessions / Regattas
Pulse is up to date with all Rowing Dates, please make sure you have reviewed at least the Rowing Calendar 26-27 in Files. This has all Sessions, Key Dates, Regattas etc. Please flag any conflicts with your coaches and Ben (Director of Rowing) so we can plan crews / sessions.
October Camp
The sign-up link for Senior Rowing October Berry camp will close this weekend, please make sure that you have signed up or let Ben know that you are planning on attending if you have not already:
New & Current Uniform
The new Rowing uniform will not be available for purchase until the end of Term 4. This will only become the official uniform for Term 1 2027 onwards. Until then, continue to represent the school in the classic “Bumblebee” Zootie.
A reminder to all families that while it is only Spring it is still quite hot in the later Sat AM mornings and afternoon sessions. Hats and sunscreen are required for outdoor training and I highly recommend long sleeves though this is not compulsory.
Sailing
Redlands Sailing Weekly Update
Another productive week on the water for our Redlands sailors, with students continuing to develop their skills across both the Keelboat Development and Pacer Racing Squad programs.
Our Keelboat Development sailors have been focusing on teamwork dynamics, boat handling, and sail trim. Training sessions have encouraged crews to work closely together, improving communication and understanding of their individual roles onboard while building confidence in a range of conditions.
The Pacer Racing Squad has been sharpening up on boat positioning, starts, and racing rule scenarios to support clear and confident decision-making ahead of the upcoming regatta season. These practical exercises have provided valuable opportunities for sailors to apply the Racing Rules of Sailing in realistic situations and develop a stronger understanding of tactical racing.
It has also been fantastic to see several new helm and crew partnerships established over recent weeks. As sailors continue to progress through the program, students are gaining experience in a variety of onboard roles, helping them develop well-rounded sailing skills and providing a clear pathway for future development and racing opportunities.
A highlight for our Pacer sailors this week was the opportunity to begin using some new equipment, with a number of new sails recently arriving for the fleet. The new sails have been warmly welcomed by the sailors and will provide excellent opportunities for training and performance development as we move into the regatta season.
Reminder: There will be no sailing this Saturday, 12 September, due to the Redlands Spring Fair. We hope all families enjoy the festivities and look forward to welcoming everyone back on the water the following week.
We look forward to another great block of training as our sailors continue preparing for a busy and exciting summer season on Sydney Harbour.
