Sport Carnivals
There are 3 major sporting House events each year:
Swimming Carnival, Athletics Carnival and Cross Country. Students are allowed to come in House Colours to support and help promote the Carnival atmosphere. Many fun activities to encourage participation and build links with teachers and the community occur on the day as well as the traditional events for each sport. Points gathered at each Carnival go towards the awarding of the Champion House Shield each year.
Interschool Sports
The Colleges’ Sports Carnivals, Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country are counted as Interschool sport events and students who do well are invited to compete at the next level against other local schools.
A full range of Summer and Winter Sports are available to students with some special events available as well. Mooroolbark College is a part of The Maroondah District based around Ringwood and they offer the following:
Term 1
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Softball
Term 2
- Soccer
- AFL Football
- Netball
- Badminton
Term 3
- Basketball
- Table Tennis
- Hockey
Special events are offered depending upon interest from the students and in recent years we have also had teams in various Equestrian events, multiple Cycling events, Lawn Bowls, Orienteering, Triathlons, Indoor Hockey, Gymnastics, Aerobics, Snooker and Darts, Lacrosse, Team Handball, Squash and Beach Volleyball.
The College follows the School Sport Victoria guidelines of both policy and pathways. This means Elite performers have the chance to compete at District, Zone and State.
Lunchtime Competitions & Activities
Training for representative teams usually takes place at lunchtimes so students have knowledge and learn to work together before leaving the College for competition. Sometimes these trainings occur before and after school. Many other sporting and lunchtime activities are offered and provide an interest and develop social skills as well as fitness. Examples would be the Weight Training Club that runs in the ECA Stadium or the Walking and Running Groups that operate within the school.
