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​Empowered Performance. Growing Character. Pursuing Excellence – Together.​

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The St Francis Sports Academy provides a performance pathway for students in Years 4–12 who demonstrate commitment, readiness, and potential in their chosen sport. Grounded in our College values, the Academy develops student athletes who are empowered, reflective and connected, supported by expert coaching and a contemporary Catholic community.

The Academy complements our inclusive SFC Sport program, which ensures Sport for All, while the Academy offers an elevated pathway for students ready for additional challenge, competition, and growth.

• ​​​Empowered – Confidence, skill, leadership, responsibility

• Reflective – Growth mindset, humility, feedback, discipline

• Connected – Belonging, teamwork, College pride
  

• Contemporary Catholic Community – Respect, dignity, fairness, care for others
  

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Australian Futsal Association Partnership

We are a proud partner of the Australian Futsal Association (AFA). As the largest Futsal organisation in the country, with member clubs, Futsal centres, and affiliates in every state across Australia, the AFA brings extensive expertise.

Students enrolled in our Futsal program will benefit from the expertise of AFA's highly skilled coaches, who will conduct bi-weekly training sessions focused on tailored skill development.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced skill development through regular training sessions.

• The chance for the most talented Futsal players to trial for the prestigious QLD City Futsal Academy.

• Recognition of students with exceptional Futsal potential at the SFC Sports Awards by the AFA.

• Provision of introductory coaching and referee courses, as well as an introduction to rules by the AFA for selected students.

• Potential for students to gain work experience with AFA, exploring employment opportunities in the sport.

• AFA comprehensive player pathway, offering progression from local competitions to State Titles and Leagues, followed by National Championships and the opportunity to represent Australia at international tours and tournaments.

For any questions or further details, please email sfcsport@bne.catholic.edu.au

School Sport Events

Swimming

Years Prep - Year 6: 3 week swim program focusing on water confidence and basic swimming skills

Years 7-12: Swimming Carnival with races, relays, novelty events, and a war cry competition

Cross Country

Years Prep - Year 12: Cross Country Carnival held on-site with mapped courses

Athletics

Years Prep - Year 6: Fun day with modified events

Years Year 7 - 12: Track and field events and selection for the Pacific District championships

​​Interschool Sport

Beenleigh District Gala Days

Years 4 - 7: Compete in the Beenleigh District interschool sports competition, playing against other schools in Rugby League, Netball, Touch, Soccer, AFL, Softball, Cricket, and Basketball during Terms 2 and 3.

Pacific District Rivers Days

Years 5 - 7: Participate in the Pacific District Gala Day competitions, playing against other schools in Rugby League, Netball, Touch, Soccer, AFL, Softball, Cricket, and Basketball during Terms 1-3.

District and Regional Sport

Years 5 - 12: All students have the opportunity to trial for district sporting teams. Successful students can then trial for regional teams. St Francis has a proud tradition of representation at this level. To attend trials and begin your representative pathway, please refer to the Sports Handbook and complete the student consent form.

To attend trials and begin your representative pathway please complete the School Sport South Coast Student Consent F​orm in the link below:

Updated Sports Handbook coming soon!

Permission and Details Booklet 2024

​Sporting Cultural Sponsorship Policy​​

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