BRISBANE BOYS’ COLLEGE
2025 GPS HOME GAME PROGRAM
Brisbane Boys’ College vs Ipswich Grammar School
GPS Competition, Term 2, Round 5
HEADMASTER
Supporters, coaches, and, of course, our student-athletes, welcome to Brisbane Boys’ College.
The Great Public Schools (GPS) of Queensland have been affording young men from South East Queensland the opportunity for friendly competition across a wide variety of sporting and cultural pursuits since 1918. This spirit of fellowship is based on mutual respect, friendly rivalry, and fair play. With each new season, we look forward to renewing our acquaintances with friends from the other GPS communities. Today’s competition, I am sure, will be no exception to this magnificent tradition.
We want all students to enjoy sports and to understand the benefits of physical activity, and we encourage our charges to strive for excellence while impressing on them the importance of team spirit and sportsmanship. Similarly, we encourage all parents and spectators to set an example of good sportsmanship
and respect for fair play as we applaud the endeavours of both teams. With this in mind, I draw your attention to the GPS Codes of Behaviour found in this program.
On behalf of the College community, I would like to thank all staff, coaches, parents, alums, and friends of our schools for their support of our co-curricular programs and their contributions to the success of our sports and activities. This spirit of fellowship and positive intent will be remembered long after the scores of the match are a distant memory. I hope you enjoy this week’s fixtures and feel most welcome as our guests.
Mr Andre Casson HEADMASTER
HEAD OF CO-CURRICULAR – SPORTS AND COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all competitors, spectators, and staff attending the cricket, debating, and volleyball fixtures.
As we dive into another exciting day of GPS sports and activities, we extend a warm welcome to all competitors, spectators, and staff joining us for this weekend’s fixtures.
At BBC, we take immense pride in fostering an environment where students from both our College and our GPS opposition schools can showcase their talents, build lasting friendships, create lifelong memories, and thrive in their respective pursuits. This weekend is not only about the competition – it’s about the mateship, sportsmanship, and shared experiences that make GPS sports so special.
We look forward to a fantastic weekend of spirited competition and community connection. Best of luck to all competitors, especially those representing their schools in their premier teams.
Mr Paul Woodford HEAD OF CO-CURRICULAR –SPORTS AND COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES
CODE OF CONDUCT
What is the code of conduct?
This Code sets out the types of behaviour that are not acceptable during a GPS event and the consequences of such actions.
This Code is established to ensure the highest possible standard of interschool competition occurs during Sports or Activities.
This Code support GPS’s desire to encourage and promote excellent sportsmanship and appropriate standards of behaviour, including fair play on and off the field.
PLAYERS
• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.
• Be a good sport, displaying modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
• Do not tolerate acts of aggression.
• Play by the rules and accept the officials’ decisions.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and spectators.
• Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate, use crude language or gestures, or show apparent unnecessary dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an official, coach, manager or other people whether before, during or after Sport or Activities.
• Your safety and the safety of your teammates and opponents come first.
• Participate for your enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents or coaches.
• Cooperate with your coach, teammates, opponents and officials.
• Work equally hard for the benefit of yourself, your team and your school.
• Take pride in the improvement of your skills and your performance and remember that sport is not just about winning.
• Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by the GPS Association.
• Do not make any public comment that is critical of the performance of an official, player, team official, coach or employee/officer/volunteer of any school or Sport or Activities; or on any matter that is, or is likely to be, the subject of an investigation or disciplinary process; or otherwise make any public comment that would likely be detrimental to the best interests, image and welfare of the Sport or Activities, a team, a school, a competition or activity.
• Do not otherwise act in a way that may adversely affect or reflect on, or bring you, your team, school or the GPS Association into disrepute or discredit.
This Code is not intended to restrict or hinder persons having fun and participating competitively in the Sports or Activities.
It is important to note that this Code may apply in addition to any code or other disciplinary requirements of the person’s school, sport governing body and will be referred to the police where appropriate.
TEACHERS AND COACHES
• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.
• Ensure that any physical contact with a participant is appropriate to the situation, rules of your Sport or Activities and necessary for the player’s skill development or safety. Any physical contact with athletes should be (a) appropriate to the situation and (b) essential for the participant’s skill development.
• Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your athletes, officials or those staff and students from the opposing school.
• Encourage participants to display good sportsmanship and to participate within the spirit of the game always respecting the importance of fair play.
• Treat each participant as an individual by respecting the talent, development stage and goals of each individual; help each participant reach their full potential.
• Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your participants by following and keeping up to date with the guidelines of National and international bodies governing your Sport or Activities, along with GPS Rules and Policies.
• Keep informed of current coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of participants of all ages.
• Be a positive role model for your participants. Refrain from inappropriate behaviour towards officials, parents, spectators and other member schools; and teach this to your participants.
• Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards. Equipment, rules, training and the environment need to be appropriate for the age of the participant.
• Teach players the rules of the game and ensure they observe them.
• Remember that competitive games are primarily for enjoyment and that winning is only part of the process.
• Ensure that you do not expect players to devote an unreasonable amount of time to training which would prevent them from leading a balanced life.
OFFICIALS
(Umpires, referees, adjudicators, linesperson, score bench, tournament directors and any other appointed officials)
• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.
• Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring participants compete within the rules.
• Be impartial and maintain integrity in your relationship with other officials, participants and coaches.
• Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest.
• Not be in a position of individual and unsupervised contact with participants under 18 years of age.
• Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.
• Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of your Sport or Activities and officiating at all times.
• Refrain from any personal abuse towards participants, coaches, parents, spectators or other officials.
• Show concern and caution towards ill and injured participants. Enforce the blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured participants according to the rules.
• Keep up to date with rule changes for the relevant governing body and with the latest trends in officiating
• Abstain from the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcoholic beverages prior to and during officiating or whilst in uniform.
• Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by the GPS Association.
• Make no public comments or media announcements without prior approval from the Executive Officer of the GPS Association.
• All Umpires must wear only the official governing bodies uniform when umpiring at any GPS Sport or Activities.
• Abide by all relevant policies documented by the GPS Association in relation to appointments.
PARENTS AND SPECTATORS
The GPS Association warmly encourages the full and whole-hearted involvement and support of parents and spectators.
• Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity regardless of gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, age or disability. Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in GPS Sport and Activities.
• Spectators are an essential part of the GPS and shall at all times conform to accepted standards of good sportsmanship and behaviour.
• Shall at all times respect officials, coaches and players and extend all courtesies to them.
• Should lead by example and display appropriate social behaviour by not using profane, demeaning or derogatory language, or harassing players, coaches, officials, or other spectators – physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
• Respect the official’s decision. Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate an official and do not show dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an official’s decision in an abusive or unreasonable fashion.
• Instil the ability to accept losses and setbacks without undue disappointment.
• Show respect for opponents, never ridicule mistakes or losses – supporters are there to support not downgrade.
• Never publicly criticise officials – raise personal concerns with School/GPS Association in private.
• Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game.
REVISED JANUARY 2021
80s Concert
SATURDAY, 14 JUNE 2025 | 5PM - 10PM
BRISBANE BOYS’ COLLEGE, COLLEGE HALL
BBC Music invites the wider community to join us for a night of the 80s.
Travel back in time with us and dress up in 80s fashion. One 80s obsessed audience member will win a prize for best dressed.
Food trucks serving tasty morsels and refreshing drinks will be available for purchase from 5pm.
Book Now: bit.ly/BBC-80s-Concert
As the Director of Tennis at BBC, I’m thrilled to warmly welcome our GPS community for this weekend’s tennis fixtures. As we progress through another high-level season of GPS Tennis, we are eager to highlight the game’s skill, spirited competition, intensity, and excitement. This weekend’s fixtures provide a fantastic opportunity for all teams to showcase their passion, teamwork, and the united spirit that defines our schools’ tennis programs. All the best to the teams participating. I hope this weekend is an enjoyable experience for everyone involved in GPS Tennis. Thank you all for your support.
Mr Ethan Wilkinson DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
TENNIS SCHEDULE
ROUND 5 | SATURDAY, 24 MAY 2025
HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM TIME VENUE
BBC 1st IGS 1st 8:30am BBC - Senior Tennis Courts
BBC 2nd IGS 2nd 10:00am BBC - Senior Tennis Courts
BBC 3rd IGS 3rd 8:00am BBC - Junior Tennis Courts
BBC 4th IGS 4th 10:15am BBC - Junior Tennis Courts
BBC 11A IGS 11A 8:00am UQ - Tennis 1, 2
BBC 11B IGS 11B 8:00am UQ - Tennis 3, 4
BBC 11C IGS 11C 8:00am UQ - Tennis 7, 8
BBC 10A IGS 10A 8:00am UQ - Tennis 7, 8
BBC 10B IGS 10B 8:00am UQ - Tennis 9, 13
BBC 10C BGS 4th 8:00am BGS - Tennis Centre
BBC 10D BGS 11D 10:30am BGS - Tennis Centre
BBC 10E BBC 9D 10:30am UQ - Tennis 9, 13
BBC 10F BYE
BBC 9A IGS 9A 10:30am UQ - Tennis 1, 2
BBC 9B IGS 9B 10:30am UQ - Tennis 3, 4
BBC 9C IGS 9C 10:30am UQ - Tennis 5, 6
BBC 9D BBC 10E 10:30am UQ - Tennis 9, 13
BBC 9E BYE
BBC 8A IGS 8A 10:30am IGS - Brassall Tennis
BBC 8B IGS 8B 10:30am IGS - Brassall Tennis
BBC 8C IGS 8C 10:30am IGS - Brassall Tennis
BBC 8D IGS 8D 10:30am IGS - Brassall Tennis
BBC 8E BYE
BBC 7A IGS 7A 8:00am IGS - George Alder Tennis
BBC 7B IGS 7B 8:00am IGS - George Alder Tennis
BBC 7C IGS 7C 8:00am IGS - George Alder Tennis
BBC 7D IGS 7D 8:00am IGS - George Alder Tennis
BBC 7E BYE
BBC 6A IGS 6A 8:00am IGS - Brassall Tennis
BBC 6B IGS 6B 8:00am IGS - Brassall Tennis
BBC 6C GT 6E 10:30am GT - Ambiwerra Tennis
BBC 5A IGS 5A 8:00am IGS - Brassall Tennis
BBC 5B IGS 5B 8:00am IGS - Brassall Tennis
BBC 5C GT 5E 10:30am GT - Ambiwerra Tennis
