What GPS Sports are available in Term 1 2025?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TERM 1 2025 GPS SPORT & ACTIVITIES
The following GPS Sports and Activities are available in Term 1 2025:
• Cricket - Years 5 to 12
• Debating - Years 5 to 12
• Swimming - Years 5 to 12
• Volleyball - Years 5 to 12
Boys can only select one of either Cricket or Volleyball due to the clash with Saturday game times. However, students can choose Swimming and Debating in addition to Cricket or Volleyball commitments.
Once a student has signed up to a sport or activity it is expected that they will be committed to each training session and fixture throughout the season. Only in exceptional circumstances may a boy change his chosen sport/activity mid-season, excluding changing to rugby due to mandatory confidence in contact training session requirements, or be unavailable for Friday/Saturday games. Parents are asked to make direct contact with the relevant Director or Head of Sport and Activities in such cases.
With parents now able to access Clipboard via the below link, all 2025 GPS Sport and Activities sign-ups will be done through Clipboard. Please note, only parents can sign their son up for a 2025 GPS Sport or Activity, boys are unable to complete the sign-up process themselves.
How do I sign my son up for a 2025 GPS Sport?
What are the Uniform/ Equipment Requirements for each Sport/Activity?
Clipboard for Parents (website link)
Clipboard login details are the same as your Parent Lounge login details. Download this document for instructions on how to use Clipboard.
Cricket
• TGS Cricket White Shirt
• White Longs (can be purchased for the TGS Uniform Shop or a General Sports Store)
• TGS Hat or Wide Brim Hat
• Boys are required to wear an Australian Industry Approved helmet. If your son already owns a helmet, it is an expectation that it meets the current Cricket Australia helmet guidelines, and all players should verify when purchasing new helmets that they conform to the British Standard BS7928:2013. Please feel free to contact the Sport and Activities Department or the Keith Dudgeon Specialist Store if you have any questions regarding helmet requirements.
• Boys are encouraged to have their own cricket equipment; however, some equipment can be hired, free of charge, from the school at the start of the year. Please contact Mr Ben Maddox, Head of Cricket, for more information.
Debating
• Blazer Dress Uniform
Swimming
• Training: Boys are encouraged to wear togs to training, boardshorts are not recommended.
• Pre-meets/Championship: Boys competing at pre-meets and the GPS Championships are required to wear TGS togs and swim cap, available for purchase from the Uniform Shop.
• All equipment is provided by TGS
Volleyball
• TGS Volleyball Jersey (provided by TGS for all teams for games)
• TGS Volleyball Shorts (multi-purpose playing shorts available from the TGS Uniform Shop)
• All equipment is provided by TGS
All of the above items are available at the TGS Uniform Shop. Please see below Shop details:
• Website: https://www.twgs.qld.edu.au/community/uniform-shop
• Email: uniform@twgs.qld.edu.au
• Contact Number: 07 4687 2528
Does TGS have a training uniform?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TERM 1 2025 GPS SPORT & ACTIVITIES
In 2023, TGS introduced one training shirt for all GPS Sports. This shirt is available for purchase from the TGS Uniform Shop. Please see below shop details:
• Website: https://www.twgs.qld.edu.au/community/uniform-shop
• Email: uniform@twgs.qld.edu.au
• Contact Number: 07 4687 2528
Training Schedules
Term 1 Training Schedules will be released by each Head of Sport prior to Week 1 of school. This Schedule will be emailed to all boys who have signed up, and their parents.
Volleyball and Cricket training will take place each morning and afternoon, starting Week 1.
Swimming training will commence in Week 1 on Wednesday mornings from 6:30am to 7:30am and will include a FREE BBQ breakfast for all swimmers after training. Additional swimming training days will be confirmed, and communicated, closer to the start of Term 1.
Cricket and Volleyball
All students who have signed up for GPS Cricket and Volleyball will be allocated a team prior to Round 1. Round 1 will take place against Brisbane Boys’ College on Saturday, 1 February 2025.
Cricket Notes:
• When the First XI have a Home fixture, the Fourth XI and Years 6, 8 and 10 teams also play ‘home’ matches. Remaining teams play away.
• When the First XI have an Away fixture, the Second and Third XI and Years 5, 7, 9 and 11 teams will play ‘home’ matches. Remaining teams will play away.
Volleyball Notes:
• When the First VI have a Home fixture, the Second VI, Third VI and Years 9, 10 and 11 teams also play ‘home’ matches. Remaining teams play away.
• When the First VI have an Away fixture, Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 teams will play ‘home’ matches. Remaining teams will play away.
Debating
GPS Debating will take place on a Thursday or Friday evening each week during Term 1. Round 1 will be held at Toowoomba Grammar School on Friday, 31 January 2025.
Swimming
GPS Swimming, Cross Country and Track & Field have pre-meets and a Championship meet, instead of weekly games. The TGS GPS Swimming Squad will compete at one Friday night GPS premeet at Brisbane Aquatic Centre and a number of Internal/Local Friday night meets in preparation for the GPS Championships.
GPS Sport - Terms 2 - 4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TERM 1 2025 GPS SPORT & ACTIVITIES
Sign on for the following GPS Sports and Activities will also take place in 2025:
Cross Country
• Pre-season - Term 1; Championships - Term 2
Football
• Pre-season - Term 1; Season - Term 2
Tennis
• Pre-season - Term 1; Season - Term 2
Basketball
• Pre-season - Term 2; Season - Term 3
Chess
• Pre-season - Term 2; Season - Term 3
Rugby
• Pre-season - Term 2; Season - Term 3
Track and Field
• Pre-season - Term 3; Championships - Term 4
Should you have any questions regarding Term 1 GPS Sport & Activities, please do not hesitate to contact the TGS Co-curricular Department via the below details:
Co-Curricular Activities Office
Email: sport@twgs.qld.edu.au
Phone: 07 4687 2529
Head of Cricket
Mr Ben Maddox
Email: b.maddox@twgs.qld.edu.au
Contact Details
Teacher in Charge of Debating
Mrs Karen Catlow
Email: k.catlow@twgs.qld.edu.au
Director of Swimming
Mr Jason Cooper
Email: j.cooper@twgs.qld.edu.au
Volleyball
Mr Kabe Cicolini - Head of Sport
Email: k.cicolini@twgs.qld.edu.au