The track and field season runs from July to November.
Uniform
Runners are required to wear:
- BSHS singlet
- athletic/unisex shorts or bike pants (for girls)
- athletic/unisex shorts (for boys)
All uniform items are available for purchase from the
Uniform Shop.
Registration
To participate in Track and Field students are required to complete the school online registration form.
Levy
Girls' levy is $110 (2016) which includes bus transport to meets, equipment, administration costs, coach shirts, gifts for coaches, athletic development and trophies.
Boys' levy is $130 (2016) which includes transport to Nudgee College and The Southport School meets, season catering, equipment, administration costs, training cost, coach shirts, gifts for coaches, athletic development and trophies.
Boys Training Schedule
Term 3
| Monday | BSHS Oval | 7:30 – 8:30am | | Track |
| Tuesday | BSHS Oval QSAC, Nathan | 7:30 – 8:30am | 3:45 – 5:00pm | Long/Triple All Events |
| Wednesday | BSHS Oval QSAC, Nathan | | 3:00 – 4:00pm 3:45 – 5:00pm | Javelin High Jump |
| Thursday | BSHS Oval BSHS Oval | 7:30 – 8:30am 7:30 – 8:30am | | Long/ Triple Track |
| Friday | BSHS Oval | 7:30 – 8:30am | | Block Starts |
Term 4
| Monday | Uni Of Qld | 7:00 – 8:15am | | All Events |
| Tuesday | BSHS Oval BSHS Oval | 7:30 – 8:30am 7:30 – 8:30am | | Long/Triple Throws |
| Wednesday | BSHS Oval QSAC, Nathan | 7:00 – 8:15am | 3:45 – 5:00pm | All Events High Jump |
| Thursday | BSHS Oval BSHS Oval | 7:30 – 8:30am 7:30 – 8:30am | | Long/ Triple Throws |
| Friday | BSHS Oval | 7:30 – 8:30am | | Captains Relay Training |
Meets
Girls 2017
Girls Track and Field meets and venues
Friday 4 August | Pre QGSSSA Meet | University of Queensland Athletic Track, Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia |
Friday 11 August | Pre QGSSSA Meet | University of Queensland Athletic Track, Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia |
Friday 18 August | Pre QGSSSA Meet | University of Queensland Athletic Track, Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia |
Friday 25 August | Pre QGSSSA Meet | University of Queensland Athletic Track, Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia |
Friday 1 September | Pre QGSSSA Meet | University of Queensland Athletic Track, Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia |
Friday 8 September | Pre QGSSSA Meet - Relay Meet | University of Queensland Athletic Track, Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia |
Friday 6 October | Pre QGSSSA Meet | University of Queensland Athletic Track, Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia |
| Wednesday 11 October | Pre QGSSSA Meet | University of Queensland Athletic Track, Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia |
Friday 20 October | QGSSSA Championships | State Athletic Facility, Kessels Road, Nathan |
Boys 2017
Boys Track and Field meets and venues
Friday 18 August | Brisbane Grammar School Meet 1 | Queensland State Athletics Centre (QSAC), Kessels Road, Nathan |
Friday 25 August | Brisbane State High School Meet 2 | Queensland State Athletics Centre (QSAC), Kessels Road, Nathan |
Friday 1 September | Ipswich Grammar School Meet 3 | Queensland State Athletics Centre (QSAC), Kessels Road, Nathan |
Friday 8 September | Nudgee College Meet 4 | Nudgee College, Sandgate Road, Virginia |
Friday 6 October | The Southport School Meet 5A | Griffith University Track, Gold Coast |
Friday 13 October | Gregory Terrace Meet 6B | Nudgee College, Sandgate Road, Virginia |
Friday 20 October | Toowoomba Grammar School Meet 7 | Nudgee College, Sandgate Road, Virginia |
| Friday 19 October | 2017 Junior GPS Championships | Queensland State Athletics Centre (QSAC), Kessels Road, Nathan |
Friday 27 October` | 2017 GPS Championships | Queensland State Athletics Centre (QSAC), Kessels Road, Nathan |
Transport
A handout with the details of arranged or public transport will be provided at forums.
Girls - Buses will be provided to all meets at the University of Queensland. Students are to arrange their own transport home.
Boys - Buses will be provided to and from the Nudgee College and Griffith University meets. Students are to arrange all other transport.
TeamApp
We are using a smartphone app to facilitate easier communication between coaching staff, athletes and parents. TeamApp is designed for use on smartphones (android and iPhone), iPads and iPods, and can also be viewed online. It is free to download and does not incur a membership fee.
TeamApp keeps member contact details private and students cannot communicate with each other through the app.
To download, go to Team App:
- Sign-up using your name, date of birth and email address. You'll be sent an email to confirm your registration.
- Search for BSHS Girls Athletics and request access to the group athletes, coaches, or parents (whichever applies to you).
- Once your request is approved you will be able to see news and upcoming BSHS track and field events.
Training (2017)
Students must attend training sessions weekly to be eligible for a pocket.
Students who train with an outside coach at a recognised athletic venue must attend 5 school training sessions and show written evidence from their coach that they have attended regular training in the lead up to the GPS/QGSSSA carnivals.
Track and Field training information
Monday | Sprints/middle distance | |
Tuesday | Long/triple jump | QSAC training |
Wednesday | Sprints/middle distance | Javelin |
Thursday | Long/triple jump | |
| Friday | Block starts session | Pre QGSSSA and GPS meets |
Sub-committee
The Athletics and Cross Country Sub-committee meetings are combined. Meetings are organised via email using the information provided on student registration forms.
Members:
- Chairperson—Ms Donna Peacock
- Treasurer—Mrs Jillian Brosnan
- Secretary—Mr John Bosnjak
