FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TERM 1 2025 GPS SPORT & ACTIVITIES
The following GPS Sports and Activities are available in Term 1 2025: • • • • What GPS Sports are available in Term 1 2025?
Cricket - Years 5 to 12 Debating - Years 5 to 12 Swimming - Years 5 to 12 Volleyball - Years 5 to 12
Boys can only select one of either Cricket or Volleyball due to the clash with Saturday game times. However, students can choose Swimming and Debating in addition to Cricket or Volleyball commitments.
Once a student has signed up to a sport or activity it is expected that they will be committed to each training session and fixture throughout the season. Only in exceptional circumstances may a boy change his chosen sport/activity mid-season, excluding changing to rugby due to mandatory confidence in contact training session requirements, or be unavailable for Friday/Saturday games. Parents are asked to make direct contact with the relevant Director or Head of Sport and Activities in such cases. With parents now able to access Clipboard via the below link, all 2025 GPS Sport and Activities sign-ups will be done through Clipboard. Please note, only parents can sign their son up for a How do I sign my son up for 2025 GPS Sport or Activity, boys are unable to complete the sign-up process themselves. Clipboard for Parents (website link) a 2025 GPS Sport? Clipboard login details are the same as your Parent Lounge login details. Download this document for instructions on how to use Clipboard. Cricket • TGS Cricket White Shirt • White Longs (can be purchased for the TGS Uniform Shop or a General Sports Store) • TGS Hat or Wide Brim Hat • Boys are required to wear an Australian Industry Approved helmet. If your son already owns a helmet, it is an expectation that it meets the current Cricket Australia helmet guidelines, and all players should verify when purchasing new helmets that they conform to the British Standard BS7928:2013. Please feel free to contact the Sport and Activities Department or the Keith Dudgeon Specialist Store if you have any questions regarding helmet requirements. • Boys are encouraged to have their own cricket equipment; however, some equipment can be hired, free of charge, from the school at the start of the year. Please contact Mr Ben Maddox, Head of Cricket, for more information. What are the Uniform/ Equipment Requirements for each Sport/Activity?
Debating • Blazer Dress Uniform Swimming • Training: Boys are encouraged to wear togs to training, boardshorts are not recommended. • Pre-meets/Championship: Boys competing at pre-meets and the GPS Championships are required to wear TGS togs and swim cap, available for purchase from the Uniform Shop. • All equipment is provided by TGS Volleyball • TGS Volleyball Jersey (provided by TGS for all teams for games) • TGS Volleyball Shorts (multi-purpose playing shorts available from the TGS Uniform Shop) • All equipment is provided by TGS All of the above items are available at the TGS Uniform Shop. Please see below Shop details: • Website: https://www.twgs.qld.edu.au/community/uniform-shop • Email: uniform@twgs.qld.edu.au • Contact Number: 07 4687 2528