• Blackwood Primary School - Weekend and After School Sports 2027

    Team competition sport at Blackwood Primary School offers your child an opportunity to build skills, meet with friends and have fun in a relaxed atmosphere. Our teams are coached and run by parent/caregiver volunteers.

    Weekend and After School Sport is open to all students in Years 2 to 6. 

    All sports have varying fees to cover the cost of registration, uniforms and equipment. Fees are required to be paid at the beginning of the term prior to games commencing. Payments can be made through the QKR App. A no payment, no registration, no play policy will be enforced.

    If you would like to play a sport for Blackwood Primary School, please have a parent or caregiver complete this form by:

    Basketball & Cricket FRIDAY 22nd JANUARY 2027

    Soccer & Netball FRIDAY 5th MARCH 2027

    It is important to enrol by these dates as team nominations are entered based on the number of registrations received. If this form is not completed by the closing date, your child may miss out on a team or we may be too late to nominate a team.

    For each sport to go ahead, we need the support of parent/caregivers to fulfill the following roles: 
       - Coordinator (1 per sport)
       - Coach (1 per team)
       - Team Manager (1 per team)

    Please indicate below if you are willing to assist in these roles. Every team needs a coach. Without a coach, a team cannot be registered!

    For More Information see section below.

     

    • Student Details 
    • Date of Birth*
       - -
      2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year
    • Basketball 

    • Basketball is offered in Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4.

      Basketball Cost: $35 annual fee + $67.50 per term for player registration at Blackwood Recreation Centre.

      Fees subject to change and must be paid via QKR prior to games commencing.

      Uniform: Sports top provided by BPS (to be returned at end of season), shorts, sneakers.

      Teams: Various age groups will be offered depending on numbers.

      Basketball is played at the Blackwood Recreational Centre located next to the High School.

      Games are at appointed times after school on varying days throughout the week. Fixtures with the times will be confirmed once the season begins.

      Practice is held at a time that the coach decides.

    • Cricket 

    • Cricket is offered in Term 1 and Term 4.

      Cricket Cost: $70 annual fee. Fees subject to change and must be paid via QKR prior to games commencing. 

      Uniform: Sports top provided by BPS (to be returned at end of season), shorts, hat/cap.

      Teams: Year Levels may combine depending on numbers of players that register.

      Games are played at various local ovals on Saturday mornings.

      Practice held after school. Day is decided by coach.

    • Netball 

    • Netball is offered in Term 2 and Term 3.

      Summer competition is also available on Fridays after school for Year 5/6 students.

      Netball Cost: $70 annual fee. Fees subject to change and must be paid via QKR prior to games commencing.

      Uniform: Tunic provided by BPS (to be returned at end of season), shorts/pants underneath depending on weather.

      Teams: Varying age groups are offered depending on numbers.

      Games are played at BPS home courts and other various local schools.

      Games are played on Saturday mornings.
      Times vary from 9am - 12 noon 

      Practice held after school. Day is decided by coach.

    • Soccer 

    • Soccer is offered in Term 2 and Term 3.

      Soccer Cost: $70 annual fee. Fees subject to change and must be paid via QKR prior to games commencing.

      Uniform: Sports top provided by BPS (to be returned at end of season), bottle-green shorts & socks, shin guards, football/soccer boots

      Teams: Varying age groups will be offered depending on numbers.
      Under 8, Under 9, Under 10, and Seniors

      Matches are played at BPS home ground and other various local schools.

      Matches are played on Saturday mornings.
      Times vary from 8.30am – 12.30pm.

      Practice is held after school. Day is decided by coach.

    • More Information 

    • Training and Game times:
      Training sessions and game times will be confirmed by the Coach at the beginning of the season once fixtures have been released.  
      Parents/caregivers are expected to be at training sessions unless your child is booked into OSHC.
      Sports carnivals are held towards the end of the season for most sports.

      Team Communication:
      The Heja App is used for all schedules and team communication.
      Download the App and the Coach will email the team code just before the season starts.

      Team Structure:
      Each sport requires a volunteer Co-ordinator to oversee the overall program.
      Within each team, the following structure applies:

      Coach - runs training and game days, develops players’ skills, and encourages inclusive participation.

      Team Manager - manages all communication and scheduling through the Heja app, assists the coach where required including stepping in to take training/games in the absence of the coach.

      Parent/Caregiver Volunteers - provide valuable support with tasks such as equipment setup/pack-down, stepping in to take training/games in the absence of the coach.

      This structure ensures that Coaches can concentrate on coaching while Managers and volunteers handle the administrative and practical aspects of the team.
      There are also incentives for Coaches, including free coaching clinics and the waiver of your child's sports fees.  

      Further sports information:
      Basketball https://www.blackwoodrec.com.au/team-sports/basketball/
      Cricket https://www.strikersprimaryschoolcricket.com.au/
      Netball https://sa.netball.com.au
      Soccer  https://www.sdjsa.com/index.htm

      Sports Committee: 
      Parent/caregiver volunteers from each sport are required for the Sports Committee. 
      The committee meets twice per term to assist with management of weekend and after school sports and an annual come and try session.

      For further information, contact Donna Gunn (School Sports Coordinator) at OSHC, on 0414 415 597 or email donna.gunn741@schools.sa.edu.au

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  • Medical Information

    Please enter any medical conditions the team coach, manager or relevant responsible adult may need to be aware of:

  • Epilepsy*
  • Asthma*
  • Diabetes*
  • Heart Conditions*
  • Ear Disorders*
  • Allergies*

  • Should the emergency contacts not be reached and in the event of a serious injury, your child will be taken to hospital in an ambulance.

  • Terms and Conditions

    Before submitting this form, you and your child must read and agree to the conditions set out in the Sports Policy and Code of Behaviour.

    Training and games may be cancelled due to hot or wet weather, refer to the weather section of the Sports Policy.  In addition, each sport has a weather policy.

  • Payments are to be made prior to games commencing. 

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