GPS Term 2, Round 3 2024 - BBC Home Games Program

BBC HOME GAMES

Brisbane Boys’ College vs Ipswich Grammar School

GPS TERM 2, ROUND 3.

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 various 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. This Round 3 fixture with Ipswich Grammar School, I am sure, will be no exception to this magnificent tradition.

We want all students to enjoy sport and to understand the benefits of physical activity. We encourage our charges to strive for excellence while impressing them with 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 while applauding the endeavours displayed by both teams. With this in mind, I draw your attention to the GPS Code of Behaviour found within this program.

On behalf of the College community, I would like to thank all staff, coaches, parents, Old Boys, and friends of our schools for their support of our Co-curricular programs and their contribution to the success of our sports and activities. This spirit of fellowship and positive intent will be remembered long after the match scores 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-CURRICULUM

Welcome to all competitors, spectators, and staff attending the upcoming Football and Tennis fixtures. I hope you all enjoy the experience.

With Term 2, 2024 GPS sports and activities well and truly underway, it is with great enthusiasm that we extend a heartfelt welcome to all competitors, spectators, and staff for a thrilling weekend of competition at BBC. We are all set to witness the courage, dedication, and passion synonymous with GPS competition. As we prepare to host these exciting events, we look to foster camaraderie and friendly competition in the true spirit of GPS competition, the spirit of fellowship that unites us. At BBC, we take immense pride in creating an environment where athletes and performers from our College and our GPS opposition schools can showcase their talents, build lasting friendships, and create memories for years to come.

This weekend promises to not only have exciting Football, Tennis, and Cross Country contests but also to serve as a wonderful opportunity for both of our communities to come together, share experiences, and strengthen the bonds that form such an important part of our students’ schooling journeys.

We wish all competitors the best of luck in their relevant competitions, especially those students representing their schools in the official GPS competition and at the highest level of First XI Football and First IV Tennis matches.

We would also like to formally thank our Support Groups, especially BBC P&F, Football Support Group, and Tennis Support Group members, along with every parent and friend volunteering their time to benefit our students and community.

Mr Mark Pavone Head of Co-curriculum

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,

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.

including fair play on and off the field.

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 wholehearted 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

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FOOTBALL

On behalf of BBC Football, I sincerely welcome all players, coaches, staff, and supporters to this weekend’s round of fixtures. We eagerly anticipate what will be football at its finest, demonstrating talent, excitement, and sportsmanship at the highest level.

The games being played this weekend provide a fantastic opportunity for young men to showcase their talents whilst building friendships and life-long memories, encompassing what playing sports within the GPS Competition is all about.

I would like to wish all teams the best of luck in their matches and hope that this weekend will be an enjoyable one for everyone involved. Thank you to all for your continuous support of GPS Football.

Mr Andrew King Director of Football

SCHEDULE

ROUND 3 | SATURDAY 04 APRIL

BBC invites you to join us for a dazzling tribute to the band that changed music forever.

SATURDAY 25 MAY 2024 | 5PM – 9PM

COLLEGE HALL

BRISBANE BOYS’ COLLEGE 55 KENSINGTON TERRACE

Purchase your tickets : Adult $21 | Concession/Student $16

*Refreshments available for purchase from 5pm (Food Trucks)

*Concert starts at 6pm

To secure your tickets, please visit bit.ly/ANightwithTheBeatles

Featuring special guest and Old Collegian Darren Middleton

TENNIS

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

ROUND 3 | SATURDAY 04 APRIL TENNIS SCHEDULE

Grammar School 9D BYE

9E BYE

9F BYE

8A IGS 8A 8:00am IGS - Brassall Tennis Ipswich Grammar School

8B IGS 8B 8:00am IGS - Brassall Tennis Ipswich Grammar School

8C IGS 8C 8:00am IGS - Brassall Tennis Ipswich Grammar School

8D IGS 8D 8:00am IGS - Brassall Tennis Ipswich Grammar School 8E BYE

7A IGS 7A 10:30am IGS - Brassall Tennis Ipswich Grammar School

7B IGS 7B 10:30am IGS - Brassall Tennis

Grammar School

7C IGS 7C 10:30am IGS - Brassall Tennis Ipswich Grammar School

7D IGS 7D 10:30am IGS - Brassall Tennis Ipswich Grammar School

7E BYE

6A IGS 6B 8:00am IGS- Baseline Tennis Springfield Ipswich Grammar School

6B IGS 6B 8:00am IGS- Baseline Tennis Springfield Ipswich Grammar School

6C BYE

6D BYE

5A IGS 5A 8:00am IGS- Baseline Tennis Springfield Ipswich Grammar School

5B BYE

SATURDAY 3 AUGUST 2024

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