2013 School Magazine

TOUCH

VOLLEYBALL The 2013 Volleyball season has proved successful with all players developing their skills and forming friendships within teams and across grades. in the aGSSSA competition five of our six teams placed in the top three in their divisions. and the 8B team placed a commendable fourth in the same division as the Premiership 8A team. Nevertheless. it is not the eventual placement of the teams that measures their success. it is the dedication of every girl. not only to her personal development in the sport. but also to the team spirit and encouragement of others across the year levels Every team experienced difficult games throughout the season, and in each case they competed valiantly. When beaten, they took it with grace and true Grammar spirit. congratulating their opponents on a game well fought BGGS Volleyball competed in the aGSSSA. Senior and Junior Schools Cups. and the Australia Schools Cup These competitions are a great way for the girls to be immersed in high-level, Intense Volleyball. against some of the best schools throughout Australia and New Zealand and the experience gained was unparalleled If the girls take anything from my captaincy I hope it's that they will take every opportunity that arises in this sport. Whatever opportunity presents itself give it a go with an open mind. because you never know where it may take you. Do not limit yourself because of what you believe are your shortcomings; keep practising, and never give up

The 2013 Touch season was certainly very successful with the squad scoring a total of 428 tries. resulting in 67 wins and 31 losses. To

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promote this year's School motto of 'Embrace the new! Link the Blue!'. we presented all girls with BGGS TOUCH 2013 shoelaces to wear at trainings and games to create a closer bond between the age groups. This was our final season at Finsbury Park as we move in 2014 to the new Fig Tree Pocket sports fields This season saw five teams place in the top three. and the 9B team finish as undefeated Premiers. All teams throughout the season have shown teamwork. leadership and an Inspiring attitude At fixtures. the Girls Grammar teams remained after their own games to cheer each other on through a number of very intense dropoffs. in the final rankings. the 9B and 10B teams finished in first place; 9A and Senior B teams in second; the Open Team in third; 10A. 9B2 and 10B2 fourth; 8B fifth; and 8A. 8B2 and Senior A in seventh place within their respective groupings Congratulations to Elizabeth Saunders <11G), Phoebe Kelly <12M) and Hennah Kelly <12M) who represented Metropolitan North at the U18 Queensland School Sport Touch Championships As captains this year, we were privileged to have had the opportunity to work with our outstanding co- ordinator Miss Stark. as well as to lead a fantastic group of girls who were committed and enthusiastic at both training and games

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Thanks to our coaches and our co- obinators, Mrs Lowry and Miss Walsh; our participation in all competitions would not

have been possible without their dedication. Finally. thank you girls - it has been truly wonderful to get to know you this year as your captain and to watch you develop as teams and individuals. Good luck for all of your future endeavours in Volleyball

VICTORIA GILL (120), CAPTAIN

HANNAH KELLY <12M) & GEORGIA BOE q2W), CAPTAINS

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