Students from Foundation to Year 6 participate in a range of sports at school in class or cluster groups. Our annual Sports Day is always a highly popular and enjoyable day on our school calendar!
Students also have the opportunity to participate in additional during and after-school sport programs and to represent the school in external competitions including soccer, netball, AFL, touch football, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, swimming, athletics, cross country and many more! Over the years, many of our students have progressed through to zone and state level representation and higher.
SACSA and SAPSASA
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School competes in the South Australian Christian Schools Association (SACSA) competition, along with 34 other member schools. We are also members of SAPSASA and access many sporting opportunities for students through that pathway as well. SACSA and SAPSASA often compliment the teaching provided during PE lessons and provides students with an opportunity to compete at an elite level.
There are a range of Sports Gala Days each year. Students from Year 3 upwards can nominate to be selected for a team, attend trials, and training if selected. Students enjoy representing the school alongside their peers as they compete in each carnival against other Christian schools.
Sports include:
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Netball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Touch Football
- Volleyball
Please download our SAPSASA and SACSA Sports Calendar for 2023
Weekly Team Sports
Golden Grove Lutheran Stars Basketball Club
Seasons
Summer: Term 4 and 1
Winter: Term 2 and 3
Age Groups
Teams are coordinated at the beginning of each season considering date of birth, skill level. The age groups available typically include
- U/8
- U/10
- U/12
- U/14
One of the exciting elements of our basketball program is that many of our former students have continued to play for the school alumni team, the ‘Golden Stars’ over the years!
Golden Grove Lutheran Lacrosse Club
Seasons
Winter: Term 2 and 3
Golden Grove Lutheran Netball Club
The school offers teams in Jetta netball (u/7 and u/9) and u/11 and u/13 age divisions.
Seasons
Summer: Terms 4 and 1
Winter: Term 2 and 3
Games are typically played on Monday afternoons (u/7 and u/9) and Friday afternoons (u/11 and u/13) at Golden Grove Recreation Centre.
Uniforms
Golden Grove Lutheran basketball players wear the school basketball singlet and shorts. Lacrosse players wear the school lacrosse shirt. Netball players also have a special uniform.
Sizes are available from the School office and can be purchased via the QKR! app.
Games & Training
Both basketball and lacrosse games are played on Saturdays in the local area. Netball games typically take place on Monday or Friday afternoons as outlined above.
Coaches & Volunteers
Our Basketball teams are run by parent volunteer ‘Coaches’ and volunteer ‘Team Managers’. Over the years we have greatly enjoyed the generous support of many volunteers who have given of their time to help coach and manage teams and add to our community and the range of experiences available for students.
Please email Mrs Adele McCusker if you require further information about playing weekly sport for GGLPS.