Around The Grounds
Tennis
MLC12
I am delighted to share that the team played well. They maintained good rallies and consistently called out the score and faults during serves. While some players were particularly strong in serving, everyone displayed excellent sportsmanship throughout the matches. The team’s performance was commendable, and I look forward to seeing continued progress and teamwork.
– Coach Zara
MLC 1 IPSHA (the Dream Team)
The girls had to deal with the tricky conditions after Friday night’s rain. The girls started off a little slow in their first matches as they were adapting to the conditions. As soon as It came into the singles the girls had figured out the tricky conditions and played very well, using the conditions to their advantage. They won 7 sets to 1 vs Meriden 2 and after a debrief following the match the girls understand we have to be able to use the condition to our advantage in these situations!
– Coach Angus
Water Polo
MLC02
Over the weekend, MLC02 faced Meriden in a challenging but rewarding game, coming away with a strong 11-6 victory. The team played with great energy and communication, working together seamlessly from start to finish. With most of the players able to make it on the day, we had a great balance across the pool and kept our momentum throughout the match. Although the match was tough at times, we stayed focused and pulled through together. There were some fantastic assists and teamwork in attack, and both of our goalkeepers did an amazing job, especially with the goalie switch at half time. It was such a positive game and a great example of how we have improved as a team. GO MLC02!
– Meli Pitman (Year 8)
Underwater Hockey
Underwater Hockey is similar to other types of hockey (field, ice, etc…), except for the fact that it is played on the bottom of a pool.
The game consists of two teams opposing each other. There are 6 players in the water at a time, and 4 players on the sub-bench. Players position in a three-person forward line, consisting of a centre-forward and two wings, and a three-person back line, similar with a centre back and two half-backs either side. The goal of the game is to get the puck (sits on the bottom of the pool, similar an ice hockey puck but heavier) into the opposing team’s goal, this is achieved by passing, tackling and flicking between teammates across the bottom of the pool.
Equipment includes fins, a glove, a stick and a mask and snorkel, meaning the players have to hold their breath while in play. Players can go up and down whenever they want, which makes timing important for the team and creates multiple dimensions to the gameplay. Players can swim left right, up or down.
It is a game of strategy, quick bursts of energy and great breath control, bringing in a mix of free diving, hockey and swimming.
My club U19 team won the NSW State titles in October, and I am playing for U19 NSW in January. I am also trailing for the U19 Australian team in Jan for a chance to compete at the World Championships in Europe next year.
– Zoe Marshall (Year 9)
Rowing
Nepean Head Regatta Recap
Over the weekend, MLC School rowers took part in the annual Head of the Nepean Regatta. Competing in single sculls across the 5kms course, the girls demonstrated exceptional determination, focus, and resilience across the challenging 5km course. This event acted as a test for our upcoming Melbourne Head, where many of the girls will be competing. Congratulations to all competitors for representing MLC School with such strength and spirit on and off the water.
– Sophie Winnall (Year 11)