Sport that builds teamwork, skill and character

Sport is a valued and integral part of student life at Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview.

Playing together and growing through sport

Sport is a valued and integral part of student life at Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview.

The College participates in the Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools (GPS) competition, fielding teams across a wide range of sports, including rugby, cricket, rowing, athletics, swimming, tennis, cross-country, and basketball.

Students also have opportunities to participate in a variety of non-GPS activities, such as sailing, mountain biking, water polo, football, volleyball, and other seasonal or skill-based sports. Participation structures vary by age group, with most students selecting a sport each term or season according to their interests and abilities.

Riverview’s campus provides extensive facilities to support this program, including fields, courts, indoor training spaces, and access to the Lane Cove River for rowing and sailing. Coaching is provided by both teaching staff and external specialists, with training schedules set at the start of each season. Fixtures follow the GPS calendar, and students are encouraged to meet the College’s standards for attendance, effort, and conduct while representing the school.

The sports program is designed to nurture participation, skill development, teamwork, and resilience, supporting students to enjoy sport while growing in confidence and character.

Summer Sports

Basketball

Fast-paced and competitive, basketball builds skill, teamwork and resilience through structured training, GPS fixtures and development pathways that support players of all levels to grow in confidence.

Cricket

Cricket blends tradition with skill development, offering boys the chance to compete in GPS competitions while refining technique, patience and teamwork through structured training and seasonal matches.

Golf

Golf develops focus, discipline and precision, with opportunities for individual growth, regular practice sessions and inter-school competitions that challenge players to refine their skills and strategy.

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking offers adventure and challenge, with guided training rides and competitions that build fitness, resilience and confidence while exploring diverse terrain in a supportive team environment.

Rowing

Rowing combines discipline and teamwork, with early morning training on the Lane Cove River and competition in GPS regattas that develop endurance, commitment and a strong sense of camaraderie.

Sailing

Sailing develops independence and decision-making, with on-water training and regattas that challenge boys to read conditions, work as a team and build confidence in a dynamic environment.

Tennis

Tennis offers skill-based development through coaching, practice sessions and competitive fixtures, helping boys build technique, focus and resilience both individually and as part of a team.

Touch Football

Touch Football provides a fast, inclusive environment where boys build agility, teamwork and game awareness through regular training sessions and inter-school competitions across all skill levels.

Summer Athletics

Summer Athletics develops speed, strength and versatility through structured training and competition, encouraging boys to challenge themselves across track and field events while representing the College with pride.

Water Polo

Water Polo combines fitness and strategy, with intensive training and competition that develop endurance, teamwork and resilience in a challenging and rewarding aquatic team environment.

Winter Sports

AFL

AFL builds skill, teamwork and game awareness through structured training and competitive matches, offering boys a fast-paced sport that develops fitness, coordination and confidence.

Cross Country

Cross Country fosters endurance and mental strength, with regular training runs and competitive meets that challenge boys to push their limits and support one another.

Football (Soccer)

Football develops technical skill and teamwork through training sessions and competitive fixtures, providing boys with opportunities to grow in confidence, game awareness and enjoyment of the sport.

Rugby

Rugby is central to Riverview sport, building strength, discipline and teamwork through structured training and GPS competition, shaping boys’ character both on and off the field.

Snowsports

Snowsports offer unique experiences through training camps and inter-school competitions, building resilience, independence and confidence as boys challenge themselves in alpine environments.

Winter Athletics

Winter Athletics supports strength and conditioning during the cooler months, with training programs that prepare boys physically and mentally for competition across a range of sports.

Volleyball

Volleyball develops coordination, communication and teamwork through training and competitive play, offering boys a dynamic and inclusive sport that builds confidence and connection.

Yearly Programs

Fencing

Fencing builds focus, agility and strategy, with specialist coaching and competition that challenge boys to think quickly, act decisively and develop discipline in a unique sporting environment.

Taekwondo

Taekwondo develops discipline, respect and physical skill through structured training and grading, helping boys build confidence, resilience and self-control in a supportive environment.

Strength and Conditioning

Strength and Conditioning underpins all sports, with tailored programs that build fitness, prevent injury and support boys in achieving their personal best across training and competition.

Swimming

Swimming develops technique, endurance and confidence through structured squad training and competitive meets, offering boys the chance to represent the College while building lifelong skills.

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