The Little Flames program is a multi-sport program to help young girls of Danebank fall in love with sport and to be both active and healthy. The fundamentals of land based sport is the basis of the program, this being areas such as game awareness, hand-eye coordination, foot-eye coordination, running speed, running endurance, balance and vision. 

Dates: Wednesday afternoon in Term 4 (from week 1) – Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19, Nov 26

Time: 3.15 pm - 5.10 pm.

Clothing

• Girls will need their Danebank Sports uniform to get changed into and a hat.

• Students will be available for picking up from the Gymnasium gates on 'The Avenue' at 5.10 pm.

• At 5.20pm, any students who have not been collected from the gym will be taken to Extend After School Care. Please ensure your daughter is registered with this service.

• Cost: $25 per session.

The Little Flames program is a multi-sport program to help young girls of Danebank fall in love with sport and to be both active and healthy. The fundamentals of land based sport is the basis of the program, this being areas such as game awareness, hand-eye coordination, foot-eye coordination, running speed, running endurance, balance and vision. 

The Term 4, 2025 Friday Experience is Basketball.

Program Details

 Venue

• Five Sports, 115/125 The Boulevarde, Caringbah NSW 2229. 

Program

• Cost: $40 flat fee

 All new Learn to Swim and Squad students are assessed prior to enrolment into the Swim School to ensure they are enrolled into the appropriate swimming group for their ability. Students are continually assessed during their lessons or Squad sessions with a view to advancing to the next level.

Below is the link to sign up for Learn to Swim lessons and Squad programs:

Squads

Danebank Swim Squads are conducted in the main pool by highly qualified and experienced Swimming Coaches. Swimmers will continuously have their attendance, testing results, and training efforts monitored to ensure appropriate progression within the squad program is achieved. Progression to the next squad will be at the discretion of the Coaches, to ensure the transition is beneficial for the development of the swimmer.

Our squad programme consists of five levels designed to lead into a recreational pathway or a competitive pathway.

Levels Outline

• Mini Squad - is 60 minutes in Duration & is considered our Introduction into the Development Stream. The main focus will be on Stroke Technique, Timing & Coordination. All 4 strokes will be developed, along with Dives & Turns. Lane etiquette will be introduced, along with learning the Pace Clock. 
• Sparks Squad - is 60 minutes in Duration & caters for Talented Swimmers who wish to move towards the Competitive Stream. Swimmers will continue to work on their Technique with all 4 Strokes, whilst improving their overall Aerobic & Speed base for Competition. 
• Flames Squad - is 90 minutes in Duration & is our Introduction into the Competitive Level Stream of our Squads. Swimmers will work closely with the Head Coach towards their Swimming Goals for Metropolitan, State or IGSA Championships Meets. 
• Blaze Squad - is 90-120 minutes in Duration & is our Elite Level of Swimmers in the Programme. This Squad is designed for Competitive Swimmers who are fully committed to Improving performance & are willing to maintain consistent year-round training towards their Goals. Swimmers in this Squad will work closely with the Head Coach towards National Level Competitions. 

Open (Danebank Students Only) - is 60 minutes in Duration & caters for our Danebank Swimmers who wish to Swim for Fun or Fitness, and have no desire to compete at a Club Level. Swimmers who wish to train for other sports are all encouraged to join for added fitness. 

1 session/week = $24 per session (including GST)

2 sessions/week = $20 per session (including GST)

3 sessions/week = $18 per session (including GST)

4+ sessions/week = $64 per week (including GST)

An Adult Squad is also on offer, 60 minute duration, designed to increase the endurance and fitness levels of adults as well as stroke correction to improve swimming technique. Cost for Casual Adult Squad is $18/squad or a multi-visit pass (10 visits) is $160. 

Learn to Swim

Learn to swim lessons are conducted in the Learners Pool. Lessons are taught by enthusiastic AUSTSWIM qualified instructors. Learn to Swim lessons are 30 minutes in duration and are conducted Weekdays after School and on Saturday mornings.

1 session/week = $22 per session (including GST)

2 sessions/week = $20 per session (including GST)

3 + sessions/week = $18 per session (including GST)

Learners Pool

The Learners Pool is 15 metres in length. The depth ranges from 0.80 of a metre at the shallow end to 1.0 metre at the deep end. The Learners Pool has a stepped/seated area at the shallow end. This is ideal for younger students waiting for their turn to swim. The temperature of this pool is maintained at a comfortable 30 degrees.

Main Pool

The Main Pool is 25 metres in length, by 8 lanes and is a depth of 2.0 metres. The temperature of this pool is 26.5 degrees, ideal for swim squad training. 

Other Activities

We also conduct intensive Learn to Swim Programs in blocks of 4-5 days during all school holidays (except in July). There will be Holiday Timetables for the Squads throughout the year, subject to change each holiday period. 

Contact:

109 The Avenue Hurstville NSW 2220
Phone: 8567 1575
[email protected]

Sport Term Pocket Policy

Refer to this link for the guidelines for receiving a pocket (making up a missed training session/participation/uniform/attitude/team spirit etc).

Girls who miss a training session (unless COVID related) need to make up a session in order to meet the pocket criteria. They will need to do a fitness session in the Gymnasium on a Tuesday or Wednesday at lunch. Students doing the fitness session need to be changed and ready to go by no later than 12.40 pm. There won’t be the chance to ‘jump-in’ on another team’s training (as a make-up option) as this interferes with the other team and makes session planning for the coach difficult.

All makeup fitness sessions must be completed before the final round of the term.

If you have any further questions regarding pockets, please contact the Head of Sport:

Mr Cameron Morrissey  [email protected]

• Basic skills should be taught to all team members. Children should be encouraged to play hard and win fairly.
• Teach your players that rules of the sport are mutual agreements, which no one should evade or break.
• Children should participate for fun and enjoyment and winning is only part of their motivation. Never ridicule or yell at the children for making mistakes or losing a competition.
• Coaching during games should not interfere with the control by the referee or umpire, nor should it be offensive to opponents.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players.
• Develop team respect for the ability of the opponents as well as for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.
• Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed of sound coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of children.
• Make it a positive experience for the children.

• Children play organised sports for fun. They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they miniature professionals.
• Applaud good performances and efforts from each team. Congratulate all participants upon their performance regardless of the game’s outcome.
• Respect the officials’ decision.
• Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a competition.
• Positive comments are motivational and encourage continued effort.
• Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
• Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game.
• Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials’ decisions.
• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing players, coaches or officials.
• Comments should not interfere with the running of the game.
• Focus on the efforts and performance of the children rather than the result.

All grounds must be kept clean - litter must be placed in the bins provided.

PRAISE

Praise is encouraged at all levels.

GRIEVANCE & COMPLAINTS PROCEDURES

Complaints concerning the conduct of games;

• should not be made during or after the game.
• should be referred to one’s Head of Sport and any action should be left to his/her discretion.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should parents contact other schools directly.

A complaint may be made about an act, behaviour, omission, situation or decision that someone believes is a breach of the Code of Behaviour. A complaint can be received verbally or written. If there is a failure to comply with the various Codes of Behaviour by an individual, the following procedures need to be followed:

• Refer the matter to the Head of Sport, or, if unavailable, the Sport Facilitator who will escalate the issue as required
• If the complaint is of high concern or severity, it shall be taken by the Head of Sport to the Principal
• The appropriate school representative (Head of Sport, Sport Facilitator or Principal) will discuss the matter with the student or person making the complaint. An appropriate course of action will be decided and solutions put into place. If an issue still exists, the Head of Sport may meet with the parent(s) or other people involved to resolve the issue. 

• Play by the rules.
• Never argue with an official.
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not permitted in any sport.
• Work equally hard for yourself and/or for your team. Your team will benefit, so will you.
• Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays, whether they are by your team, opponent or the other team.
• Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.
• Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
• Place in proper perspective the isolated incidents of unsporting behaviour rather than make such incidents the ‘highlight’ of the event.
• If a player is sent off during the game, a one-week suspension is recommended.
• Thank the opposition and officials at the end of a game.

Aim of Program

The Podium-Ready Program has been designed to support and assist high-performing student athletes from Years 7 to12, who may be considering a career in elite sport. The program aims to help students achieve excellence in their chosen sport, while achieving their best academically.

We recognise that sport at an elite level entails long and often early hours of training, in addition to a normal learning day at school. We are committed to support our students, to fan the flame of their passion, in a sustainable and understanding environment.

What the Podium-Ready Program will entail

Mr Morrissey will coordinate the program and support the girls, while administration assistance will be provided by the sports administrator and our sport facilitators/elite coaches.

The Podium-Ready Program is a multi-faceted approach to nurturing our elite athletes encompassing:

• Individual performance plans
• A focus on essential components of the student’s sport such as speed, fitness, technique and game development with communication between the program coordinator and the student’s external coach(s) on strengths and areas of improvement 
• Home Program with home training, body management, mental preparation
• Guest speakers who will add benefits to the girls’ journey in the classroom and on the sport field, covering topics such as nutrition, building resilience, time management, organisational skills, sports psychology and university pathways (national and international)
• A central hub with breakfast following morning training sessions, access to care needs such as a microwave, hair dryer and bag storage
• Regular lunchtime physiotherapy sessions
• Strength and conditioning sessions
• Curriculum support, liaising with the Head of Curriculum and Innovation.

Criteria for Entry

The Podium-Ready Program will follow an application process. The criteria for consideration are:

• At a minimum, the student athlete must be competing at a state final level, or be part of a state development program or equivalent.
• Training/playing a significant number of hours per week: 10+ hours per week as a guide (not including extra minor sports/activities).

Process to Apply

Please complete the Podium-Ready Initial Application Form to register your interest in the program.

Following completion of the Podium-Ready application, the program coordinator will contact successful applicants to meet and discuss the student’s individual needs, demands on her time, level of performance and impact on school life.

I am delighted to see our sport offerings continuing to grow for the Danebank community as we strengthen our commitment to the provision of rich and powerful learning opportunities for all students.

To find out more about Danebank’s Podium-Ready Program, contact Mr Cameron Morrissey (Head of Sport) 9580 1415 or [email protected]