Sport

This elective makes the most of the summer term, getting students out of the school and into the water. This elective is based at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), where students participate in swimming and, if available, diving. Students will require their own bathers, goggles and towel. Following this, students have the opportunity to continue their development as junior lifesavers by participating in lifesaving activities at Port Melbourne. An approximate fee of $100 is required for this elective.

Badminton is a racquet sport which uses racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Players develop and utilise a variety of racquet skills, in a smaller space than tennis. Badminton is available as an inter-school sport representative team, and students will be selected on skill and sporting behaviour. Badminton will be played indoors at the school gymnasium, Albert Park Indoor Sports Centre (APISC) or Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC).

This is basketball ‘for beginners’. If students already participate in the school Basketball Academy, then they are encouraged to select a different sport. This elective will focus on the fundamentals of basketball: an offensive-defensive game, high in teamwork with ball handling and tactics. Basketball is available as an inter-school sport representative team, where students will be selected on skill and sporting behaviour. Students will not require their own equipment. Basketball will be played outdoors at the school courts, inside the school gymnasium or at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC).

Cricket is a summer sport which requires concentration, batting, bowling and fielding skills. Cricket is available as an inter-school sport representative team; students selected on skill and sporting behaviour. Cricket will be played outdoors by students walking to and from the Lagoon Reserve, the Albert Park Lake precinct or JL Murphy reserve.

Due to venue availability, this sport is only being offered to Year 7 and Year 9 students.

Field Hockey and Lacrosse will be combined into the one unit in term three. The first five weeks focus on field hockey and the second five weeks focus on lacrosse. Field hockey is played with a stick that has a rounded tip (or head) which players use to hit the ball. The ball can only touch one side of the stick and cannot touch the players’ feet. While playing field hockey, players must move quickly and efficiently to score goals. Both Field Hockey, Lacrosse requires similar skills and fitness to soccer, with the addition of requiring stick dexterity. Field Hockey is available as an inter-school sport; students will be selected on skill and sporting behaviour. Students will walk and take the tram to the venue. Sports uniform, appropriate clothing and a mouth guard is required for this elective.

Due to venue availability, this sport is only being offered to Year 7 and Year 9 students.

Australian Rules Football combines hand and foot skills with a variety of fitness requirements in a contact sport. Football is available as an inter-school sport representative team and students will be selected on skill and sporting behaviour. Students require a mouth guard and boots for this elective. Football will be played outdoors at JL Murphy Reserve or the Albert Park precinct, and a sports uniform appropriate for the weather is required. Students will walk or tram to and from the JL Murphy Reserve or the Albert Park Lake precinct.

Due to venue availability, this sport is only being offered to Year 7 and Year 9 students.

Futsal is a fast-paced game, akin to soccer except played indoors in a smaller space, with a heavier ball and less people. Futsal is available as an inter-school sport representative team and students will be selected on skill and sporting behaviour. Students will not require their own equipment, although they are permitted to bring their own shin pads and futsal shoes. Futsal will be played indoors at the Albert Park Indoor Sports Centre (APISC), or at an alternative venue.

This elective provides a fast-paced alternative to competitive sports. Students will explore a range of group fitness classes and find one that inspires them to achieve their health and fitness goals. They will complete classes ranging from high intensity to gentle reconditioning and everything in between. Students will visit local gyms as well as participate in sessions at APC. An approximate fee of $100 is required for this elective.

Handball is a fun and exciting team game. It is a 7-a-side team sport played on a basketball-sized court. The game combines hand-eye coordination with speed, and power. Resulting in a fast paced and high scoring game. Handball is available as an inter-school representative team, and students will be selected on skill and sporting behaviour.

Lawn bowls will be offered in Terms 1 and 4 in association with Albert Park Lawn Bowls Club. It is a precision sport where the aim of the game is for players to roll their bowl from a mat to the target (the jack), closer than their opponent is able to do. It is played on a large, rectangular, precisely levelled and manicured grass or synthetic surface known as a bowling green. Bowls are weighted (biased), so they do not roll in a straight line but in a curve. This makes the skill of bowling more challenging, as it relies on bowlers judging the distance, weight and aim (or line). Throughout the sessions there will be expert coaches on hand to help students develop their technique. Lawn bowls is offered as an inter-school sport in Term 1. Students will travel to Albert Park Lawn Bowls Club for this elective.

Lifesaving skills give students the power to take action to change a moment or even a life. Surf lifesaving will cover a range of skills that enable students to undertake safe water-based practices that provide support to others in a variety of water environments. This activity operates from Port Melbourne Lifesaving Club and is delivered by professional surf lifesavers.

In conjunction with the team from Tri tactics, this Martial Arts program allows students build a strong ethical, moral philosophy and spiritual introspection which is essential to the overall development of the student. All classes are structured to promote respect for others and oneself, discipline, confidence, concentration, fitness, flexibility, co ordination and self defence. The journey is an internal one, overcoming the battles that rage within, in order to find happiness and contentment. This includes what can be described as Karate techniques and Karate Kata (Forms/Patterns), but also the principles and practices of locks & holds, throws, grappling, boxing and kick boxing. An approximate fee of $60 is required for this elective.

Netball uses the skills of throwing, catching and stationary shooting in a fast and tactical non-contact game. Netball is available as an inter-school sport representative team, and students will be selected on skill and sporting behaviour. Netball will be played indoors and outdoors, and sports uniform appropriate for the weather is required. Students will play on the APC outdoor court or at Albert Park Indoor Sports Centre (APISC).

Students from beginner to avid runners can join our Running program to make their own individual leaps and bounds. Utilising our local community beach running track or the lakeside path, students will work on interval, short and long distance run to improve and build on their running abiliities. 

Pickleball is a fun and fast-paced paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Played on a smaller court, it helps students develop agility, coordination, and teamwork in both singles and doubles formats. All sessions will be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC). Students will walk to and from the venue under staff supervision from the Lakeside Campus. All equipment will be provided, though students may bring their own paddles if they wish. Appropriate sports footwear is required. 

This elective is available to Year 8 students only due to venue availability.

APC will continue its partnership with Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) by offering a Sailing elective that will further develop the students’ skills learnt in Year 7 Leadership. Training sessions will be run on the safe waters within St Kilda harbour. The program will be led by Yachting Australia accredited instructors with on-water supervision and coaching delivered from powered safety craft. Training will cover topics such as safety, weather, capsize recovery, tacking, gybing, sail trim, towing, etc. 

Students will be required to wear appropriate sailing clothes and a rash-vest or wetsuit. Morning classes will meet the sailing instructors at the venue and will then travel back to school at the end of their session. Afternoon classes will travel to RMYS in their lunch hour, and will be dismissed from the venue at the conclusion of their lesson. 

An approximate fee of $300 is required for this elective.

Soccer requires great foot skills and fitness, alongside tactical acumen. The object of the game is to score goals by kicking the ball into the opposite net (goal). Soccer is available as an inter-school sport representative team, and students will be selected on skill and sporting behaviour. Soccer will be played outdoors and a sports uniform appropriate for the weather is required. Students will walk to and from the Lagoon Reserve or walk and take the tram to JL Murphy Reserve.

Due to venue availability, this sport is only being offered to Year 7 and Year 9 students.

Softball is a base-running sport requiring skills in bat-to ball striking, throwing and catching. Softball will be played outdoors and a sports uniform appropriate for the weather is required. Students will walk or take public transport to and from Lagoon Reserve and Albert Park. Softball is available as an interschool sport; a representative team and students will be selected on skill and sporting behaviour. 

Squash is a high-intensity indoor racquet sport that develops agility, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. Students will build skills in racquet control, movement, and strategic play in a fast-paced environment. All sessions will take place on the squash courts at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC). 

Due to venue availability, this elective is available to Year 8 students only. 

Table tennis is a dynamic indoor sport that enhances hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and tactical thinking. Played in singles or doubles, it offers both social and competitive opportunities for students. Sessions will take place at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), with students walking to and from the venue under staff supervision from the Lakeside Campus. All equipment will be provided, although students are welcome to bring their own paddles. Appropriate sports footwear is required. 

This elective is available to Year 8 students only.

Tennis is a social and competitive game for singles or doubles, that requires hand-eye coordination and racquet skill. Tennis is available as an inter-school sport representative team, and students will be selected on skill and sporting behaviour. Tennis will be played at the Albert Park Tennis and Hockey Centre, Middle Park (Carmelite) Tennis Club or Port Melbourne Tennis Club. Students are not required to bring their own equipment, although they are permitted to bring their racquets. It is compulsory for students to wear appropriate footwear. Students will walk or take public transport to and from the Tennis venues located within Albert Park, Middle Park and Port Melbourne.

Field Games develop tactical and strategic game thinking through a variety of competitive indoor and outdoor sports. Students will play touch rugby at the Albert Park Lake precinct or Lagoon Reserve. It is a non-contact sport, and is available as an inter-school sport representative team; students will be selected on skill and sporting behaviour. Students will walk or take public transport to and from the Lagoon Reserve and the Albert Park Lake precinct.

This class combines both indoor volleyball and beach volleyball. Teaching students ball striking and safe techniques. Volleyball is available as an inter-school sport representative team; selected on skill and sporting behaviour. Volleyball is played both indoors and outdoors and a sports uniform appropriate for the weather is required. Students will walk to and from Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), Albert Park beach or use the school gymnasium.

Yoga and Pilates classes will have students working hard and improving coordination, flexibility and strength, while being mindful. Pilates classes can include warm-ups, strength moves, peak performance moves, abdominal conditioning, cool-downs and stretches. It can be set to music with a choreography that is current and updated regularly to keep workouts inspired and invigorated. 

Yoga includes breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, widely practised for health and relaxation. These sessions will take place at APC and external fitness centres. Students will walk to and from the venue or use the school sports gymnasium. 

An approximate fee of $60 is required for this elective for each term.