Students participate in sports for different reasons, whether with the intention to win, learn new skills, make friends or just have fun.
Benefits
Marist College recognizes the considerable benefits of participation in sports. This includes major health benefits - staying active and fit, and strengthening one's bones.
Extracurriculars under sports
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport usually played indoors.
Requirements
PE gear
Rules
A person must serve before the line.
6 players on a team, 3 on the front row and 3 on the back row
Maximum of three hits per side
Player may not hit the ball twice in succession (A block is not considered a hit)
Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on a serve
A ball is "out" if it hits...
an antennae,
the floor completely outside the court,
any of the net or cables outside the antennae,
the referee stand or pole,
the ceiling above a non-playable area
It is legal to contact the ball with any part of a players body
It is illegal to catch, hold, or throw the ball
Cost
(Y9/10) Volleyball Junior - cost vary from $60-$100
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for volleyball, watch this video here!
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport played in an indoor gymnasium court. It is a winter sport, so it goes from term 2 to term 3.
Requirements
PE uniform
Basketballs, bibs and hoops should be provided.
Rules
You cannot hold the ball for more than 3 seconds.
Only five players per team on the court.
Score more than your opponent to win.
Score within the shot clock.
Dribbling advances the ball.
The offense has five seconds to inbound the ball.
The offense must advance the ball.
Ball and ballhandler must remain inbounds.
Cost
(Y9-13) Basketball - costs from $100-$130 per year
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for basketball, watch this video here!
Badminton
Badminton is a fast-paced racket sport that can be played either as singles or doubles, with the aim of hitting a shuttlecock (or shuttle) over a net and into the opponent's court.
Requirements
Badminton racquet
Pe uniform
Shuttlecocks will be provided.
Rules
A match consists of the best of three games of 21 points.
The player/pair winning a rally adds a point to its score.
At 20-all, the player/pair which first gains a 2-point lead wins that game.
At 29-all, the side scoring the 30th point wins that game.
The player/pair winning a game serves first in the next game.
A badminton match can be played by two opposing players (singles) or four opposing players (doubles).
Cost
(Y7-13) Badminton - costs from $100-$200
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for badminton, watch this video here!
Cricket
Cricket is a game played with a bat and ball on a large field, known as a ground, between two teams of 11 players each.
Requirements
Pe uniform
Equipment (ie. bat, helmet etc) provided.
Rules
Hitting the ball and running between the wickets and making it to the other end before the fielders can hit the wickets with the ball.
In cricket, there are always two teams and. 22 players.
Ruling of the umpire is final.
Every six balls make an over.
Duration of the game is negotiated.
Batsman and bat both run for an over.
Cost
(Y9-13) Cricket T20 - costs vary from $90-$130
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for cricket, watch this video here!
Football
Soccer is a game played by two teams with 11 players each on a field with a goal for each team. It's a fast-paced game with few breaks and one simple aim — to score a goal.
Requirements
Soccer uniform (can be bought at Marist College sports store)
Soccer cleats
Shin guards
Mouthguard
Rules
All teams must take the field with five players.
Mixed teams must take the field with a minimum of two outfield players.
Unlimited interchange will be allowed for all matches.
Kick offs will be taken from half way.
No slide tackles.
No offside.
No throw ins.
No corners.
Cost
Y7/8) Football - costs from $85-$150
Football 1st XI - costs from $85-$150)
Football 2nd XI - costs from $130-$170 (plus additional tournament costs)
Football Junior - costs from $100-$130
Football social – costs from $100-$130
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for soccer, watch this video here!
Hockey
A team game played between two teams of eleven players each, using hooked sticks with which the players try to drive a small hard ball towards goals at opposite ends of a field.
Requirements
Uniform (can be bought at the Marist College Sports store)
Mouthguard
Shin guards
Hockey stick
Rules
Hockey players can only hit the ball with the flat side of their stick.
Hockey players (other than the goalkeeper) are not allowed to use their feet, or any other parts of the body, to control the ball at any time.
A goal can only be scored either from a field goal, a penalty corner, or from a penalty stroke.
Hockey players may not trip, push, charge, interfere with, or physically handle an opponent in any way.
Cost
Hockey 1st XI - $270-$350
Hockey Secondary - ($200-$250)
Hockey Year 7 - ($180-$210)
Hockey Year 8 - cost vary ($180-$210)
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for hockey, watch this video here!
Netball
Netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game. It is a game in which two teams of seven players each strive to keep or gain possession of the ball.
Requirements
Netball uniform (can be bought at Marist College sports store)
Sports shoes
Position bibs and netball balls should be provided.
Rules
A full netball squad has 7 playing positions on court (must be at least 5 players).
You cannot travel with the ball.
You cannot snatch or hit the ball out of a player's hands.
You must stand 3 feet away from the person with the ball (while defending).
You cannot hold the ball for more than 3 seconds.
Intimidation of any kind gets regulated the same as the Obstruction Rule.
Cost
(Y7/8) Netball Intermediate at Windmill - costs vary $70-$100
(Y9-13) Netball Year 9 to Senior B - costs vary $120-$170
(Y9-13) Netball Social - Cost vary from $120-$170
(Y9-13) Netball Senior A - costs from $170
(Y9-13) Netball Premiers - costs from $170
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for netball, watch this video here!
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is a team sport played with a lacrosse stick and a lacrosse ball.
Requirements
Goggles. Most goggles are made of steel cages that protect the eyes, but some players choose plastic goggles that allow for better peripheral vision.
Cleats
Mouthguards
(optional) Gloves
Lacrosse stick
Rules
There are 10 players allowed on the field – 3 attack, 3 middies, 3 defenders and 1 goalie.
For each goal, the scoring team is awarded one point.
There can be a maximum of 4 long poles on the field per team.
A lacrosse ball may not be touched by a player's hand except by the goalie.
Play is stopped immediately when the ball goes out of bounds.
No opposing player can make contact with the goalie or the goalie’s stick when the goalie is in the goal crease area.
Cost
(Y9-13) Lacrosse - cost vary from $90-$150
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for lacrosse, watch this video here!
Rugby
Rugby is a full contact sport involving 15 players on each team,with 7 substitutes on the bench. The aim of the game is to score more points than the other side and points are scored through tries, conversions, penalty kicks and drop goals.
Requirements
Uniform (Marist College Sports store)
Mouthguard
Cleats
Long socks
Balls will be provided.
Rules
Each rugby team will consist of 15 players and up to 7 substitutes. The team is split into two groups known as forwards and backs.
A try is awarded when a player places the ball down in their opponent’s dead ball area behind the goal. 5 points are awarded.
A conversion is a free kick that the team is awarded after a try to earn 2 bonus points. A successful kick needs to pass between the upper posts and top bar on the goal.
A penalty kick will gain a team 3 points and is awarded to a team when the opposing team causes an infringement.
A drop goal can be kicked out of the hand as long as the ball bounces first and can earn a team 3 points.
To win the game you must score more points than your opponent within 80 minutes.
Cost
(Y9-13) Rugby 1st XV - cost $120
(Y9/10) Rugby 7s - costs $50
(Y9-13) Rugby 7s - $50
(Y9/10) Touch Rugby Junior - cost $60
(Y7/8) Rippa Rugby - cost $28
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for rugby, watch this video here!
Squash
Squash is a racket and ball sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball.
Requirements
Squash racquets
Pe uniform
Squash balls will be provided.
Rules
Keep one foot in the service box while serving.
Hit the front wall first.
Hit the ball above the service line (the ball can't touch the line; it has to be completely above)
Land the ball in the opposite back quarter of the court (unless your opponent volleys the ball first)
Cost
(Y9-13) Squash - cost vary from $60-$90
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for squash, watch this video here!
Water polo
Water polo is a competitive team sport played in water between two teams of seven players each.
Requirements
Swimming cap
Mouthguard
Swimsuit
Swimming goggles
Balls and goals will be provided.
Rules
6 “Field” Players and 1 Goalie start the game.
Field players must pass, catch, and shoot with only 1 hand.
Taking the ball under water when guarded is a turnover.
The official playing field is at least 25 yards long, 20 yards wide, and 7 feet deep.
Players may not touch the bottom or hang on the wall.
AWater polo players in possession of the ball can pass the ball forwards, sideways or backwards.
Cost
(Y7/8) Water Polo Intermediate
(Y9/10) Water Polo Juniors
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for water polo, watch this video here!
Waka Ama
Waka ama, or outrigger canoes, is a part of the culture of all Pacific people, and as a sport it is practised throughout the world.
Requirements
Boardshorts or neoprene/lycra style shorts
lycra/microfibre lightweight rash shirt
Peaked cap
Gloves optional
Rules
Can have up to 6 players on a canoe at a time. (depending on boat size)
Competitors must be present at the start line for their race.
Competitors complete the race once the bow of their outrigger canoe crosses the (official) finish line.
Cost
(Y8/9/10) Waka Ama Juniors (cost vary from $80-$120)
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for waka ama, watch this video here!
Tennis
Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent or between two teams of two players each.
Requirements
Tennis racquet
Pe uniform (tennis skirt optional)
Sports shoes
(recommended) hat
Rules
A ball must land within bounds for play to continue; if a player hits the ball outside of bounds, this results in the loss of the point for them.
Players/teams cannot touch the net or posts or cross onto the opponent’s side.
Players/teams cannot carry the ball or catch it with the racquet.
Players cannot hit the ball twice.
Players must wait until the ball passes the net before they can return it.
A player that does not return a live ball before it bounces twice loses the point.
If the ball hits or touches the players, that counts as a penalty.
If the racquet leaves the hand or verbal abuse occurs, a penalty is given.
Any ball that bounces on the lines of boundary are considered good.
A serve must bounce first before the receiving player can return it.
Cost
(Y7-13) Tennis - costs vary from $90-$130
For more understanding on the rules and requirements for tennis, watch this video here!
