For Families
Training Information
Training Schedule
When Training Takes Place
Training structure varies by year group. The table below gives the general framework – confirm current arrangements through your sport’s Clipboard channel.
Pre-Primary – Year 3
Foundations
- Sport takes place during the school day as part of the timetable.
- Focus on fundamental movement, life skills and multi-sport.
- No before- or after-school training at this level.
- K-Y3 Swimming, Athletics & Cross Country Carnivals are the key participation events.
Year 4
carnivals & structured trainings
- Morning training takes place before school on Tuesdays and on Wednesdays within school hours.
- Year 4 students focus on 1-2 sports per term.
- Participate in Carnivals with Wesley College.
- Quarter Swimming, Athletics & Cross Country Carnivals are the key participation events.
Years 5-6
carnivals, sTRUCTURED Training & Fixtures
- Morning training takes place before school on Tuesdays.
- JPSSA fixtures run on Thursdays within school hours.
- PNA Netball runs on Saturday mornings.
- IPSHA carnivals – Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country (Year 3-6)
- JPSSA carnivals – Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Triathlon (Year 3-6)
- Netball Training, Equestrian and All Sportz take place on Thursday afternoons within school hours.
- Quarter Swimming, Athletics & Cross Country Carnivals are the key participation events.
Years 7-9
Structured Training & Fixtures
- Training twice a week – Training schedule outlined on individual sport pages.
- Sessions could be before school or after school depending on the sport.
- Boys 7-9 PSA fixtures are on Friday afternoons.
- Girls 7-9 train on a Friday afternoon.
- Girls 7-9 fixtures are on various days of the weekend depending on sport.
- Specific times and venues confirmed through each sport’s Clipboard channel.
Years 10-12
Senior Competition
- Training twice a week – Training schedule outlined on individual sport pages.
- Sessions could be before school or after school depending on the sport.
- Boys 10-12 PSA fixtures are on Saturday mornings.
- Girls 10-12 fixtures are on various days of the weekend depending on sport.
- Specific times and venues confirmed through each sport’s Clipboard channel.
Quick Reference – Where to Find Training Information
| Information | Where to check | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General training structure | This page and individual sport pages | Useful for prospective families and broad program planning. |
| Your child’s current schedule | Clipboard | The primary source for current parents and students. |
| Changes, cancellations and extreme weather | Clipboard | Check close to the session whenever conditions may affect training. |
| Season overview and expectations | Sport pages | Published before each season. |
| Venue and location details | Clipboard | Confirmed at the start of each season through Clipboard. |
Primary Source for Families
Check Clipboard First
Clipboard is the authoritative operational system for all student-specific training information. Team notices, schedule changes, cancellations, venue updates and wet weather decisions are all communicated through Clipboard.
Families must be registered on Clipboard and have notifications active for their child’s sport throughout the season.
Preparation
What Students Need at Training
Students are expected to arrive prepared for every session. The requirements below apply across all sports – individual sport pages list any additional sport-specific items.
Footwear
The Right Shoes
- Sport-appropriate footwear for each training session.
- Boots for field sports (AFL, Rugby, Soccer).
- Court shoes for indoor sports (Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton).
- Running shoes for Cross Country, Athletics and general training.
Uniform
Correct Sport Uniform
- GGS sport uniform as specified for your sport.
- Full tracksuit to and from school and all games. (if necessary due to weather)
- Navy G cap/visor or bucket hat for outdoor sessions.
- Correct match uniform on game days.
Protective Equipment
Safety First
- Mouthguard – compulsory for AFL, Rugby, Hockey and Basketball.
- Shin pads – required for Hockey and Soccer.
- Helmet – required where the sport requires it (Cricket, Equestrian, Triathlon).
- All personal equipment must meet Australian safety standards.
Essentials
Every Session
- Water bottle – hydration is mandatory for all training.
- Sunscreen – required for all outdoor sessions.
- Any sport-specific equipment.
- Medical information current – inform your coach of any health or injury concerns.
Sport Breakfast
Before-School Breakfast Options
Senior students who have sport training before school are welcome to have breakfast after their session. We highly recommend all students eat prior to training as well.
Food Van
Food Truck
A range of options and price points are available from the food truck on campus.
House Facilities
Self-Catering
Students may use their House facilities to prepare their own breakfast. All Houses have a toaster, sandwich press and microwave.
Preparatory students with early morning training are welcome to order food from the Preparatory Café.
Change of Sport
Changing Your Sport
GGS provides the opportunity for Senior students to change sport through the co-curricular website during a defined change window at the end of each season.
Students wishing to change outside of the published window need to meet with a member of the Sports team, as team numbers and competition entries are often set up to six months ahead. For Preparatory students, sport choices are made the term before the season starts.
All Year 5-6 students select their summer and winter sport each season.
Summer Sport Change Window
End of Term 2
Summer sport selections for Term 4 are confirmed at the end of Term 2. Changes outside this window require a conversation with the Sports team.
Winter Sport Change Window
End of Term 4
Winter sport selections for the following year are confirmed at the end of Term 4. Students selecting a new winter sport for the first time should contact the Sports Office early.
Student Expectations
What Is Expected at Training
Attendance
Be There
- Students are expected to attend all scheduled training sessions.
- If a session cannot be attended, communicate the absence through the school’s standard absence process in advance.
- Repeated unexcused absences will be raised with the student, their family and Head of House.
- Attendance at training is part of your commitment to the team – your absence affects others.
Preparation
Arrive Ready
- Arrive on time.
- Wear the correct sport uniform and footwear.
- Bring all required protective equipment.
- Bring a full water bottle to every session.
- Know the venue and be there before your coach starts.
- If you are carrying an injury, inform your coach before the session begins.
Conduct
Represent GGS Well
- Training reflects the same standards of respect and effort expected on game day.
- Support teammates – a training group is a team, not a collection of individuals.
- Listen and engage with coaching direction.
- Equipment and facilities are shared – treat them accordingly.
- Students are ambassadors for GGS Sport in every session, venue and interaction.
Weather & Cancellations
How Changes Are Communicated
Training sessions may be affected by wet weather, venue unavailability, competition requirements or operational decisions.
Where changes affect current students, families should rely on Clipboard and official school communications – not this website – for confirmation of what is happening.
EXTREME Weather
Check Clipboard
All wet weather decisions are communicated through Clipboard as early as possible. Check your notification close to the session.
Venue Changes
Confirmed via Clipboard
Where a venue changes – whether due to maintenance, a clash or a competition requirement – families will be notified via Clipboard.
Conflicting Information
Follow Official School Comms
If this page and a Clipboard notification differ, always follow the most recent official school communication via Clipboard or the GGS App.
Get in Touch
Training Enquiries
For questions about training programs, schedules, selection, sport changes or representative sport, contact the GGS Sports Office directly. Families should first check Clipboard and the relevant sport page – the Sports Office is the correct contact for anything not resolved there.
Uniforms
Uniform Guide
Sport-by-sport uniform requirements, 1st team items and the Clothing Shop.
Fixtures & Results
Season Fixtures
Current season fixtures, results and schedule across all GGS Sport programs.
Get in Touch
Sport Enquiries
For questions about our programs, training, selection or representative sport, contact the GGS Sports Office.