Matt Grice, Director of Sport K – 12

Matt Grice, Director of Sport K – 12

Dear Parents & Guardians

This term we have been talking to our students about our weights room and its benefits. The Cranbrook weights room is an incredible resource that all students should enjoy, extending beyond just rugby players. Engaging in weightlifting exercises offers numerous advantages. Firstly, it helps individuals build overall strength and endurance, leading to improved performance in various sports and enhancing physical fitness. Additionally, weight training promotes proper posture and body mechanics by strengthening core muscles and supporting proper alignment.

This is particularly valuable for students who spend long hours sitting or studying. Moreover, strengthening muscles through weightlifting aids in injury prevention both during physical activities and in everyday life, providing better joint support, balance, and stability. The focus and concentration gained from weightlifting can also translate into better academic performance. Lastly, engaging in weight training at a young age can foster a lifelong habit of physical activity, promoting a healthy lifestyle whilst at school and long after it. We encourage all Cranbrook students to please use this amazing space.

If you have any questions about the weights room, please reach out to Mr Hallam. phallam@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au. He is more than happy to answer any queries.

We wish our athletes the best of luck today as they compete in the CAS Championships tonight. We have had record numbers of students try out for the team and we are very proud of all their accomplishments. A huge thank you to everyone involved and I hope everyone has a great night!

Term 3 holidays will have plenty of options for our students to keep busy with their sporting endeavours. We would love to see the students join a camp, training or simply get to the gym to keep active over the break. Please see our holiday training schedule for all available activities here and for more information about available camps, please click on the links below:

I hope everyone has a lovely holiday and I look forward to an action packed Term 4.

Kind regards,

Matt Grice
Director of Sport