Pictured: Timothy Hodge
Interview with Paralympian Timothy Hodge
Appearing at his second Paralympic games in Tokyo, former St Bernadette's Lalor Park and Patrician Brothers Blacktown student, Timothy Hodge took home an outstanding 2 silver medals and a bronze medal from the games.
CSNSW Sport had the fantastic opportunity to speak to Tim about his sporting career and how the CSNSW pathway played a role;
"The school pathway was where I first experienced competitive swimming, and showed me that I really enjoyed it. Without this start, I don't think I would have had the same motivation to train and compete that would push me to try and make the Australian Paralympic team."
When asked what advice he had for any future Olympians and Paralympians coming through our pathway, he said; "make every day count, and to always try and get the most out of every training session... you need to be confident."
Pictured: Jack Hargreaves, Alexander Purnell, Spencer Turrin and Alexander Hill - Gold medal Men's Rowing Four
Pictured Above: Paige Leonhardt - Silver medal Women's 100m Butterfly S14
Pictured Above: Nicola McDermott - Silver medal High Jump
CSNSW at the Olympics & Paralympics
Of the 478 Australian athletes sent to represent us in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games, 40 Australian Olympians came through the CSNSW pathway (with an additional 1 representing Italy). Of these 41 athletes, 8 were members of the Australian Paralympic team!
Collectively, a total of 11 medals were taken home from Tokyo by CSNSW alumni (1 Gold, 5 Silver, 5 Bronze).
Former St Joseph's Nyngan student, Jack Hargreaves made his Olympic Games debut in the Men's Rowing Four event. Leading with just 500m to go, Jack, alongside the Aussies; Alexander Purnell, Spencer Turrin and Alexander Hill held on to claim the gold in the Men's Rowing Four's, with Romania coming in second.
We are so proud of the achievements made by CSNSW Alumni and their part in writing Australia's story in Tokyo.
COVID-19 Update
With the current COVID-19 restrictions for Greater Sydney and in the Western region, the CSNSW Sport team and School Sport Unit have had to cancel all Term 3 and Term 4 events. We are conscious that events require travel for a number of families and staff and therefore we wish to provide as much notice as possible.
Please note there is also a delay in uniform deliveries as our team is unable to access our warehouse facilities at this time.
We thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.
Stay safe, stay well.
Pictured above (From left to right): Rebecca Hanrahan, Ilana Blazevic, Joelle Maguire, Carolynne Daher
Interested in becoming a Team Official in 2022?
Nominations now open!
Nominations for Team Official positions are now open for MacKillop, Polding, NSWCCC and NSWPSSA to all teaching staff in schools affiliated with CSNSW Sport.
Convenor applications close: 30 September Team Official applications close: 22nd October 2021.
Pictured: Zachary Rutter, Aged 14 (Left)Skye Dogan, Aged 12 (Right)
Newsletter Competition Winners!
Congratulations to our winners:
12 Year old Skye Dogan from St Francis Xavier Primary School Ballina, Lismore Diocese.
14 Year old Zachary Rutter from Holy Spirit College Bellambi, Wollongong Diocese.
Both students suggested ‘Leap of Faith’ for the newsletter title which was selected by our panel of judges. Congratulations to Skye & Zachary, they have both won a $100 voucher to our CSNSWSport store!
Well done to everyone who participated in the competition, it was such a difficult decision with over 200 outstanding entries received!
