Terrace Sport

The Sporting Program at Gregory Terrace has a long and rich tradition and sport continues to play a major role in our students’ individual and collective experience at Terrace and, in the College’s goal of providing our men with a well-rounded education.  There are invaluable lessons taught through participating in sport that, like our Culture Program, augments and complements our students’ classroom endeavour.  To this end, Terrace considers participation in sport, a vital part of learning.

Competing under our famous colours of the Red and Black, Terrace is involved in both the Great Public Schools (GPS) and the Combined Independent Colleges (CIC) competitions for Secondary and Years 5 – 7, respectively. Sport is not compulsory but every student is strongly encouraged to represent the school and the program provides a wide range of choices for participation.  Sports offered at Terrace include:

• Basketball
• Cricket
• Cross Country
• Football
• Gymnastics
• Rowing
• Rugby
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Each sport has an experienced Director who, together with the Director of Sport, has charge of that particular sport.  College representation takes priority over club representation and representation of the College is considered a privilege, not the right of the student.

Students of all abilities are encouraged to compete in at least one sport. The elements of participation, fun and the pursuit of skill excellence and teamwork are the primary aspirations of the Terrace sporting program. The College has adopted a policy of providing its students with the best possible coaching programs, organisation and equipment. Our sport facilities are exceptional and provide wonderful opportunities for our students.  In return the College asks of its students - commitment and dedication to their chosen sport.

One of the major benefits of offering sport is self-discipline. If students learn to discipline themselves in an area of great interest, then this tends to transfer to their normal school behaviour and lifestyle. This recalls Br  Campbell's philosophy of “educating the whole man”, and is further reflected in our Mission Statement.

Terrace has achieved and maintained considerable success in many of the sports it offers. However, the College rates the manner in which a student plans for, competes and executives the pursuit of excellence as more important than the winning of premierships alone.

Generations of Terrace Gentlemen have done our College and our colours of the Red and Black proud, with their determination, courage and sportsmanship.  Many great memories have been forged by Terrace teams and athletes across the playing fields of south east Queensland – especially at our home playing fields at Tennyson, as well as nationally and internationally.  Many Terracians have gone on to represent their State and Country, both while at school and after having left, of which the College is very proud (see full list of Terrace Internationals).

 

Mr Damian Wright
Director of Sport