Heading into the Summer Season
What sport should you choose?
J. A. T. Collier
As the winter season wrapped up last weekend, the summer season approaches us, and sports registration is nearing. However, many boys struggle with choosing from the wide variety of sports on offer at Shore, so here is a guide to summer sport at Shore.
Whatever sport you choose this season, remember to consider sportsmanship, teamwork, character development and to ultimately have fun.
Basketball
Basketball is also a very popular sport at Shore enjoying significant success in its recent seasons with the firsts winning the premiership in 2021. Basketball has always been a huge sport at Shore, and now due to the amazing facilities of the RAI Grant centre, the sport has had an increase in numbers. Basketball is all about teamwork as well as individual abilities and skills and if you are looking to have lots of fun with your mates, basketball is a great option to choose.
Rowing
To start things off, rowing is a popular sport at Shore. As I am a rower myself, I truly believe rowing is one of the best sports on offer at Shore. However, it is not for everyone. Many boys love rowing due to the culture created throughout the season and the bonds you form with other members of the school at the sheds. Rowing is one of the more physically challenging sports which many boys embrace. However, if testing your limits each session, early mornings and pushing through lots of pain several times each week isn’t your thing, maybe rowing isn’t the sport to choose.
Surfing
Surfing is a more recent sport to Shore and the sport has taken off. Surfing is a very skillful sport and for those boys who surf competitively, this addition to school sport has been perfect for them. Surfing is very technical and lots of fun so many boys enjoy it.
Water Polo
Water Polo has taken Shore by storm with countless boys embracing Water Polo in recent years. The sport is very physical and takes strong swimming abilities to excel in it, however it is very enjoyable. If you enjoy the water and want to have lots of fun on a Saturday in a fast and physical game, then Water Polo may be the sport for you.
Cricket
Cricket has always been a traditional sport of Shore, with the firsts winning countless premierships over the years. Cricket is a great sport to play; it tests your patience and requires skill and strategy to win matches. However, if concentrating for long periods of time tests your focus, you may need to take this into consideration when choosing cricket.
Tennis
Tennis is once again a very skilful sport with many boys at Shore playing it. The game takes patience and takes a lot of hand-eye coordination to play well. Tennis embraces both individual games and doubles and many boys love playing it for Shore.
SLS (Surf Life Saving)
SLS is also a great sport to choose at Shore and many boys love to participate in it. I don’t have much experience personally with SLS, however the feedback I have received from boys Is that it’s such an enjoyable sport to partake in. It is also a vital skill to learn and is very useful for helping patrol beaches in later years.
So, that’s my brief personal guide on what sport to choose for the upcoming summer season. If I have missed any other sports, I apologise. Every boy has their opinion on sports, however, don’t be afraid to try new sports and the most important factor in choosing a sport is that you will enjoy it and have fun. Let’s get ready for the season and get excited for a season that isn’t interrupted by Covid like previous years. Well done to all the winter seasons’ teams, however, let’s get keen for the upcoming summer season and start thinking about what sport you want to play. GO SHORE.