Sport
The College is recognised as one of the leading sporting schools in Australia.
Whilst the College is proud of this record it acknowledges that this is the outcome of sound coaching and development programmes that encourage, recognise and reward participation and fair play.
Opportunities for participation and development are afforded to all students. In adhering to best practice coaching processes all students will have the opportunity to achieve their personal best, whether it is being drafted by an AFL club or mastering a handstand dismount in gymnastics!
St Patrick’s College offers an extensive sporting programme to encourage boys to adopt healthy living principles and as a way of engaging students in the life of the College.
The College promotes participation and celebrates excellence. The College has won almost 100 football premierships since 1893, has not been defeated in swimming since 1978 and has an unparalleled record in lawn bowls since the sport was introduced in the 1990s. The College has been the educational home for 85 AFL players, including Brownlow medallists John James and Brian Gleeson, as well as Olympic representatives such as Steve Moneghetti, Christian Ryan and Anthony Edwards. The College offers opportunities for boys to participate in sports as diverse as lawn bowls, rowing and golf and is a member of the Ballarat Association of Schools (BAS), whilst also participating in a wide range of competitions sanctioned by state and national sporting bodies.
Opportunities abound and are all supported by highly credentialed and committed coaches to ensure boys and their teams have fun while achieving their full potential. Our focus is foremost upon enjoyment and participation – we believe that if we ensure educational processes are adhered to, the scoreboard will look after itself.
