Matt Grice, Director of Sport K – 12

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Cranbrook played a full round of Winter trial fixtures on the weekend. It was great to see the Winter season in full swing and all the students giving it their best during the trial period. We look forward to competitive games beginning in the coming weeks.  You can find the Winter Training Schedule for the remainder of Term 1 here.

Well done to all our Rowers who competed at the Nationals at Penrith last week. In the pinnacle of Australian Schools rowing competitions Cranbrook had plenty of fantastic results and PBs. A fitting end to the rowing season. Congratulations to all involved.

Once again, 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.

I hope everyone has a lovely Easter Break.  A reminder we will have plenty of options for our students to keep busy with their sporting endeavours in the upcoming Holidays. 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. Holiday Camp details can be found under Dates for your Diary.

Kind regards

Matt Grice
Director of Sport