Wesley College is a prominent sports club located in Melbourne, offering a wide range of sporting opportunities for students of all abilities. With 22 cocurricular sports available, Wesley students have the chance to discover and develop their sporting passions in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Cocurricular sport is compulsory for students in Years 7 to 12. They participate in various sports competitions such as the Associated Public Schools (APS) competition held on Saturday mornings and the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV) and APS girls' sport competitions. For students in Years 5 and 6, sports training and matches are scheduled during school hours.
The club places great emphasis on its sporting philosophy, which focuses on inclusion and participation. Wesley believes that success in sports is not just about winning or losing, but also about fostering a sense of belonging, teamwork, cooperation, and respect for others. The club aims to encourage all students to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle.
Wesley College has a team of skilled coaches, many of whom have competed at a professional or semi-professional level. These experienced coaches provide weekly training sessions, guiding students in honing their skills, mastering tactics, and understanding the strategy of their chosen sport. Their expertise contributes significantly to the development and success of Wesley's athletes.
The club offers a wide range of sport choices across three seasons: summer, winter, and spring. These include badminton, basketball, athletics, cricket, cross country, water polo, diving, football, golf (pilot programme), futsal (boys only in years 10-12), gymnastics, rowing, hockey, softball (girls only), netball (girls only), swimming, soccer, table tennis, snow sports, tennis, touch football, and volleyball.
In Years 7 to 9, sport is compulsory in the summer and winter seasons and optional in spring. In Years 10 and 11, students must undertake two cocurricular activities, one of which must be a summer or winter sport. The second activity can be either another sport not in the selected season or another cocurricular activity such as a music ensemble or a performing arts production.
Wesley College is committed to providing a comprehensive and enriching sporting experience for its students. Whether they are novices or aspiring elite athletes, Wesley offers a supportive environment where students can pursue their sporting dreams while also fostering important values such as teamwork, respect, and a healthy lifestyle.