Hockey - Open Boys - QSS State Championships

Congratulations to Ethan K, Sam A and Cohen U who represented the 13-19 years Wide Bay Boys Hockey Team at QSS State Championships held recently in Hervey Bay.  It was a great four days of Hockey for the three Shalom boys.

The Wide Bay team finished 2nd in the Pool Rounds, playing and winning a crossover game, then drawing 2-2 in the semi final game. Both goals in this game were scored by Sam & Cohen. Due to the game resulting in a draw, it then went on to shoot outs, with Sam & Cohen selected as part of the five players. They won the shoot out 3-1, progressing to the grand final. Ethan was one of the teams goal keepers who had an excellent tournament making some crucial saves. The Wide Bay team finished with a silver medal after going down 3-2 in the grand final.

Sam was the team’s Captain. He had an outstanding carnival, scoring four goals and was rewarded with a place in the Under 19 QLD School Boys Merit Team. His teammates also awarded him with the Wide Bay players player award.

Cohen lead from the front, scoring six goals for the tournament including one in the semi’s, shoot outs and grand ginal. He was rewarded with a place in the Under 16 QLD School Boys Team which he will play at Nationals in Adelaide mid-August .

Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com

Motocross - QLD Championships

Izaak T from Walsh House PC2 recently placed fifth in the State for QLD Motocross Championships which is a wonderful achievement. The competition was held at two locations over two days at each. These competitions were held in Gladstone at the Benaraby raceway motocross track and the second, at Coolum.

There were approximately 300 riders that started with each round consisting of qualifying events - three races in each. After the end of the two rounds last weekend in Coolum, Izaak placed 5th overall. What a fantastic achievement Izaak!

The National Motocross Championships are being held in Darwin later this year. Izaak has now qualified for these. Congratulations Izaak and safe riding ahead!

Mr Chris Roelofs Walsh House Coordinatorroelofs@shalomcollege.com

Rugby Boys - QSS State Championships

Congratulations to our Shalom staff and students who represented the Wide Bay Rugby League at the QSS State Championships held in Townsville last week.

Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com

Rugby Girls 7s - QSS State Championships

Congratulations to Zoe S and Taylor D who played for the Wide Bay Girls Rugby 7s at the QLD Secondary Schools State Championships held in Hervey Bay recently.

Zoe played for the Wide Bay U16s team and Taylor played for the Wide Bay 17-18 years team.

Both girls played well. Zoe's team placed 3rd out of the 10 teams.  Taylor was Wide Bay Captain and her team placed 7th.

Well done and congratulations again.

Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com