Sport: Senior & Middle School, Term 3 Week 10 2026
Save the date – Pulteney Middle and Senior Sport Awards
The Pulteney Middle and Senior School Sports Awards will be held in Wyatt Hall on Wednesday 18 November (Term 4, Week 6).
Further details, including timing and dress expectations, will be provided closer to the event.
Term 4 Summer Sport
We are beginning preparations for our Term 4 summer sports season and would love to welcome back students who participated in Term 1.
If you did not participate in a Term 1 summer sport but would like to get involved in Term 4, please email Mr Garrad so we can arrange your registration.
Term 4 sports available are:
| Archery – Mixed (Fee included) | Cricket – Boys and Girls |
| Athletics – Mixed | EmpowerHER – Girls only Fitness |
| Badminton – Mixed | Rowing – Boys and Girls |
| Basketball – Girls | Tennis – Boys and Girls |
| Basketball – Boys (Training Only) | Volleyball – Boys and Girls |
Jack Garrad
Head of Sport
Strength and Conditioning sessions.
Our athletes who have been participating in the recent gym program over the past 3 months, have been doing an incredible job, and from a Cross-Country season perspective, these runners have shown massive improvements from holding posture, and form in the latter stages of their running, when fatigued. The gym training has complimented the track training nicely.
Whilst we keep the strength relative to the sports they participate in, there is a universal manner in how we have been continuing our strength phases, with a more of an eccentric (lengthening movement) focus in recent times, and continuing with correct joint movement, into end position. Along with core strength, and accessory exercises. Whilst utilising other exercises focusing on creating, absorbing and releasing force in an ‘explosive’ manner.
Both Josh and I enjoy the time spent educating the group in gym etiquette and practices, and hope the athletes are enjoying their experience.
For the upcoming school holidays in late September/early October, we are looking at putting gym sessions in place over that two-week school break. Please confirm the sessions/dates that you would commit to attend, if you are interested in participating over this period:
1st week:
Tuesday, 29th September = 3pm – 4.30pm
Thursday, 1st October = 3pm – 4.30pm
2nd week:
Tuesday, 6th October = 3pm – 4.30pm
Thursday, 8th October = 3pm – 4.30pm
**or please advise if not interested, or able to attend over the school holiday break.
Please advise Shane Danaher, or Josh Lasscock before cob on Friday, 28th August 2026, and we will be able to advise the sessions going ahead from the proposed dates/times above.
We will advise of confirmed sessions based on numbers by the week ending, Thursday, 10th September 2026, to provide more than enough time to confirm relevant information in a prompt timeframe.
Shane Danaher
Head of Athletics
IGSSA Awards Breakfast
Last Friday, our students attended the IGSSA Awards Breakfast at Scotch College. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to reflect on an outstanding season and celebrate the contributions of all our female students in sport.
A special congratulations to our Sports Captain, Tilly Boucher, who was awarded the 2026 Ashleigh Young Contribution to IGSSA Sport Award.
Through her sustained five-year commitment to school sport, leadership and service, Tilly has made an exceptional contribution to girls’ sport at Pulteney Grammar School throughout her secondary schooling. Her achievements reflect an extraordinary breadth of participation across multiple sports, a consistent commitment to excellence, leadership as a captain, and formal recognition through Letters and Honours.
We are very proud of you Tilly well done!
Pulteney Volleyballers Selected to Represent South Australia
Pulteney Grammar School is proud to congratulate four students who have been selected to represent South Australia at the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships (AYVC) in Perth from 20–26 September.
Congratulations to:
- Kingston G – U17 Boys
- Scarlett L – U16 Girls
- Delaney G – U15 Girls
- Freddie M – U15 Boys
Selection for a South Australian team is an outstanding achievement and reflects the commitment, hard work and development each student has demonstrated throughout the year.
It is particularly exciting to see Pulteney represented across four different age groups, highlighting the continued growth of volleyball within the School and the opportunities our students are pursuing beyond school competition.
The Australian Youth Volleyball Championships bring together talented young volleyballers from across the country for a week of high-level competition. We wish Kingston, Scarlett, Delaney and Freddie every success in Perth and look forward to following their progress as they proudly represent South Australia.
Congratulations to all four students on this fantastic achievement!
Holiday Volleyball & Basketball Camps
A reminder that we will be running a number of Volleyball and Basketball Holiday Camps during the upcoming school holidays. These sessions are open to all students and provide a great opportunity to stay active, develop skills and enjoy some extra time on court during the break.
Volleyball – boys and girls
- Tuesday 29 September
- Tuesday 6 October
- Thursday 8 October
Basketball – boys
- Wednesday 30 September
- Wednesday 7 October
Further information regarding session times and age groups has already been sent to families of students in the volleyball and basketball programs.
For more information or to register for any of the sessions, please contact Lukass via email.
lukass.blicavs@pulteney.sa.edu.au
We look forward to seeing plenty of students on court over the holidays!
Lukass Blicavs
Head of Volleyball and Basketball
Holiday Rowing
An oarsome way to spend the holidays!
Come down, get on the water and enjoy some holiday rowing. Whether you’re an experienced rower, haven’t rowed for a while, or would simply like to give rowing a try, everyone is welcome.
Monday 28 September & Wednesday 30 September
7.00am–10.00am | Torrens
Pulteney Boathouse, Adelaide
Saturday 3 October
7.00am–10.00am | West Lakes
Rowing SA, 100 Military Road, West Lakes
Open to all current, former and aspiring rowers.
Never rowed before? No problem!
Come and Try rowing these holidays and see what it’s all about. Bring a friend and give it a go!
To register your interest, please email rowing@pulteney.sa.edu.au
Daren Potts
Head of Rowing
Uniform & contacts
All students must wear full and correct Pulteney competition uniform, including socks and warm-up gear. Please ensure your uniform is clean, labelled, and worn with pride. Please click HERE for further information.
For any sport related inquiries, please contact Mr Garrad, Jonty or Lukass.
Mr Jack Garrad – jack.garrad@pulteney.sa.edu.au
Jonty Millar – jonathon.millar@pulteney.sa.edu.au
Lukass Blicavs – lukass.blicavs@pulteney.sa.edu.au
Sports Department – sportsdepartment@pulteney.sa.edu.au