Selective Entry @ PBC - Sports Excellence
Applications for 2020 are closed, please email the Enrolment officer Excellence Enrolments Officer or phone 07 5525 9418 for more information.
Program Summary
The PBC Sports Excellence Program is an elite training and coaching program developed for gifted and talented sporting students that empowers them to pursue their sporting dreams. Students with demonstrated ability in one of PBC’s targeted sports are supported through mentoring, training and education from nationally accredited and industry experienced coaches.
Head to the bottom of this page to check out our Sport Excellence video!
Curriculum
All students in the program will satisfy the curriculum requirements for their stage of schooling as determined by the Queensland Department of Education and the Board of Secondary School Studies. These students will also have access to well-structured developmental programs of sports coaching and training by highly qualified and experienced State Association and school staff.
State Sporting Associations and “parent” professional organisations play important roles within the sports excellence program. They are involved in the selection of Sports Excellence students and the development and delivery of the coaching and training program.
Training and specialised coaching programs are conducted in school time and may include sports related topics such as sports nutrition, strength and conditioning, competition preparation and psychology as well as tuition in time management, study skills and goal setting.
The Sports Excellence Program is compatible with both the OP and Non-OP strands of Senior Schooling 10, 11 and 12.
School-based traineeships are encouraged among Non-OP students.
There are three stages of the Sports Excellence Program
Stage 1 - Foundation
Stage 2 - Development
Stage 3 - Specialist Years
Students completing 11/12 Sports Excellence again 4 QCE points.
Specialised Curriculum Services
The following businesses provide specialised curriculum services for our Sports Excellence Program. These include Global Performance Testing for regular performance testing and Inspire Physiotherapy for our injury clinic and rehabilitation services.
For more information on each business, simply click the logo.
Pathways and Opportunities
Participants in the program gain pathways to Q.A.S, A.I.S, US College Programs, Professional and Olympic sports.
History of High Achievement
- National Championships in Surfing, Rugby League, Soccer, Kayak and Track
A leading producer of State and National representatives; 50 - 70 state and 10 - 20 National representatives per year
Graduates include present stars such as Mick Fanning, Kevin Procter, Sam Gilbert, Dayne Beams, Glen Moss, Darius Boyd, Joel Parkinson, Kane Elgey and Jordan Rapana.
Student Obligations
Students will only retain their position in the program by continuing to meet the requirements of their chosen sport and their school subjects. All students will be required to sign a contract outlining their responsibilities.
Progression from year level to year level in the program is not automatic.
Targeted Sports
AFL Boys/Girls, Soccer Boys/Girls, Rugby League Boys, Touch Football Girls,
Netball Girls, Basketball Mixed, Tennis Mixed, Surfing Mixed, Kayak/Surf League Mixed, Track Short Mixed, Track Long Mixed
Rugby League Program
Sports Excellence - Rugby League Program (PDF, 3.5MB)
Selection Procedure
Entry into the program is selective and very competitive. Only a limited number of positions are offered. Selection trials for Year 7s are held throughout the year with the first round in June and a second round in August. Selection trials for Years 8-12 are held in August.
Program Costs
A fee, additional to the textbook resource scheme, is payable upon acceptance into the program and in each subsequent year that the student is part of the program. These funds are used to provide additional resources and enhancement exclusively for students within the program. Such funds provide greater curriculum resources, exclusive visits from guest speakers, and specialised training for teachers.
Note: Fees vary depending on program.
Sports Excellence Uniform
Sports Excellence students are required to purchase an applicable Sports Ex uniform in addition to the PBC sports uniform.
Contact
For further information or enquiries regarding 2020 enrolment in the sports excellence program please contact the Excellence Enrolments Officer or phone 07 5525 9418.