Sport
PLC Sydney is proud to be part of the movement, proving that AFL isn't just a boys' club anymore! AFL was introduced in our Junior School in 2019. After a successful trial, we are now extending the fun to our Senior students. PLC Sydney are members of SportsTG Independent Girls Competition.
Basketball is part of the IGSSA competition and focuses on the mental and physical aspects of the game with an impressive never-give-up attitude. As with all PLC Sydney sports, any girl-regardless of previous experience-is invited tryout for a team. The coaches focus on individual skill improvement as well as teaching overall game strategy and specific plays.
PLC Sydney provides dive lessons to PLC Sydney and external students and caters for beginners through to advanced divers during school term time. Classes are held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
PLC Sydney Diving Club is affiliated with NSW Diving and Diving Australia. Divers may register as recreational or competitive divers enabling sanctioned competition at regional, state, national, and international level.
All Senior School students wanting to improve their fitness or learn more about health and fitness are encouraged to visit the Fitness Centre. Different programs are offered during the various opening hours and students should check the weights room notice board for details. The Fitness Centre Manager and Director of Strength and Conditioning, John Yap, will be able to advise you on injury prevention, exercise prescription and programming to help minimize the risk of injury and to improve on field athletic performance with his background in Exercise Science.
Aerobic Gymnastics is the perfect sport for active people with energy to burn. It involves performing high intensity movement patterns to heart pounding music; you can perform by yourself or in pairs, trios and groups. It is an action packed, dynamic sport that is fast paced and great for developing coordination and strength.
The PLC Sydney program is now in its fourth year. In the last years our Gymnasts of the Level program were selected to represent NSW in the Australian National Championship, bringing home several medals.
The international squad is always on top of the Australian competitions and we are proud to say that we have three gymnasts that are currently members of the Australian Team. Deborah Greenbaum is competing for Australia since 2014, she is the best Senior Individual Woman competitor in Australia. Aerobics Gymnastics coach, Gaia Brambilla, oversees all the classes. She was in the Italian Aerobic National Team from 2004 to 2012, she is an Advanced Silver Aerobic Coach. Gaia coached the National Team in 2018 and will again in 2019.
Our gymnasts excel under a group of dedicated and highly experienced coaches whose expertise allow the students to participate in a safe and nurturing environment.
PLC Sydney provides a holistic training program for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. The artistic training schedule accommodates all apparatus, including floor, uneven bars, balance beam and vault. The program offers training for recreational, kindy gym and elite gymnasts to perfect their skills.
Junior School Program
Our recreational programs aim to introduce girls to the fun and movement of Gymnastics. The focus is on developing confidence and body awareness.
Students progress from this class to foundation (level 1 and 2) or then through to our competitive programs. These programs are designed for girls with an interest in Artistic Gymnastics.
Talented athletes will be identified during the classes and offered more intensive lessons. These gymnasts may have the opportunity to represent PLC Sydney on the IPSHA team.
Senior School Program
Senior School students can elect to participate in the Senior Gymnastics program which is designed for girls who
wish to:
- try Gymnastics
- maintain their strength and flexibility
- participate in the National Level Program that caters for the elite and competitive level gymnasts
Talented athletes will be identified during the levels program for inclusion in the PLC Sydney IGSSA representative team.
The PLC Sydney Rhythmic Gymnastics program is run by the Le Ray Gymnastics Centre team, headed by Sydney 2000 Olympian, Danielle Le Ray. The PLC Sydney Rhythmic program offers training for gymnasts of all levels, from Recreational to Elite. Opened in 2015, LRG PLC Sydney has quickly proven itself to be a thriving Rhythmic Gymnastics environment. Within its first year of operation, the centre produced State Champions and developed National and International representatives.
The girls field hockey team has a long tradition of success, both on and off the field. Experienced players as well as those new to the sport are welcome to join this hard-working team to improve their endurance, skills and knowledge of the game.
PLC Sydney participates in both ipsha and IGSSA competitions.
Years 3–5 play Minkey, a 6-a-side game played on one-quarter of a full-size hockey field. Years 3 and 4 Minkey players are permitted to push the ball only. A backswing is not permitted and the stick should not follow through above knee height. Year 5 Minkey players are permitted to use a controlled slap hit. Players may use a knee-high backswing and knee-high follow through. Any stick raised above knee-height is deemed dangerous play and a penalty push should be awarded to the other team. Year 6 students play Super 8 Hockey, an 8-a-side (7 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper) game played on one half of a full-size hockey field.
Rowing is a unique sport offered to students at PLC Sydney. The rowing program is well structured and highly organised, providing all students who want to row with the opportunity to experience this unique and amazing sport in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Girls and families involved in rowing regularly remark on its strong team spirit and sense of camaraderie. Students learn many valuable life skills from their involvement in rowing, such as, time management, leadership and goal setting skills, that are easily transferable to their academic success.
Rowing is a whole body fitness and strength sport that is low impact. Over the rowing season, students will become the fittest and strongest they have even been and have the rare opportunity to realise potential in themselves that they never knew was there. Students will be enjoying exercise whilst surrounded by Sydney's beautiful harbour and bays.
PLC Sydney participates in the NSW Interschool Snowsports championships which span across regional, state and national competitions. These events are open to students from Years K–12 who are at an intermediate standard or better (for clarification on standards visit the Perisher or Thredbo websites).
The events are usually held at either Thredbo or Perisher ski resorts and alternate on a yearly basis. PLC Sydney compete within the Sydney region for the first round of competitions. The dates for this week always fall within the last week of the independent school holidays.
Families are responsible for their own accommodation throughout these weeks, PLC Sydney will assist with event management and competitor entries. Training camps are offered throughout the first week of the independent school holidays for all members of the PLC Sydney Snowsports Team.
PLC Sydney also offers a Term 3 Winter School to students who are enrolled in full time training programs.
PLC Sydney offers swim sessions for fitness through to competitive squads, competing from club to National level.
Senior Squad are fitness based sessions that are non-competitive.
Competitive Squads offer a range of different levels. Entry into a competitive squad is allocated based on an assessment and consultation with the Head Coach. The squads include a metro, state or national level squad.
All girls in a competitive squad are encouraged to join and swim for PLC Sydney Swim Club.
At PLC Sydney we provide tennis coaching and development for all students, from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Our experienced staff create personalised programs and flexible training options for all level players, while ensuring that their on court experience is both enjoyable and challenging.
PLC Sydney's Tennis programs include:
- Tennis Australia Hotshots - a modified skills and games program that caters for the developmental level of players of all ages. It uses low compression balls, smaller racquets, and modified courts and rules, and better prepares players for learning, playing, and enjoying our great game.
- Performance Squads - designed to service the needs of our leading and aspiring players. The program will incorporate technical, tactical, and physical preparation, and supplement private lessons with your coach.
- Tournament Support - a service that assists players as they start the journey in external competitions and tournament play. PLC will take part in a number of competitive experiences, both in-season, and in the off-season. Support is offered to players who take part in competitions from Hotshots Leagues, all the way up to Tennis Australia national tournaments.
Amongst our alumni triathletes is Hannah Moloney (2019). Hannah competed in Triathlon, Cross Country, Swimming, and Track and Field. Additionally, for four consecutive years she has been an NSW School Sport Triathlon representative at nationals and is also a three-time NSW School Sport State Championship podium finisher.
Little Ducks is our sports program for Year 1 students. Students will be given the opportunity to improve their throwing and catching skills incorporating games and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.
- Term 2: Movement Skills
- Term 3: Manipulative Skills
- Term 4: Team Games
Little Chicks is our Friday afternoon sports program for Year 2. Emphasis is on enjoyment and participation of all students as well as skill and game development.
Girls will have the opportunity to improve their throwing and catching skills incorporating games and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.
- Term 1: Introduction to AFL
- Term 2: Introduction to Touch Football/Tennis
- Term 3: Introduction to Netball/Basketball//Ball Skills
- Term 4: Introduction to Football