Students are welcome to use the school’s sports facilities outside of their class and activity hours, however they must adhere to the school’s regulations which have been outlined below.
In case of an emergency while using the below listed facilities, call for help:
- Ambulance 111
- Health Clinic (first aid kit) at north end of tennis courts, phone 957 8820
- Reception 07 957 8899 (Mon to Fri 8am-4.30pm)
Any damage to equipment is to be notified immediately – leave voice mail message if necessary:
- Grounds maintenance 021 852 876 or 021 152 6408
- Associate Headmaster or Co-Curricular 021 229 7894
- School Reception 07 957 8899 (Mon to Fri 8am-4.30pm)
Gymnasium
1. No food or drink is to be consumed in the gym
2. No gymnastic equipment is to be used unless supervised by a physical education teacher
3. Participation in gymnasium activities is only to occur when students are changed into appropriate clothing and footwear
4. Leave bags and valuables in lockers provided in the changing rooms. St Paul’s does not assume liability for any losses
5. No equipment is to be removed from this room
Hockey astroturf
1. Only authorised persons are to use the turf
2. During anytime that the turf is in use, there shall be at least one adult designated as the supervisor who will supervise the turf at all times
3. Only those persons who are authorised directly by the School may operate the lights, spray guns or pumps. Those persons who are not part of either the St Paul’s Collegiate School staff, coaching team or contracted grounds staff must first arrange to meet with staff – contact phone numbers are as follows:
- Grounds maintenance 021 127 5216 or 021 256 6087
- Director of Sport and Extra-Curricular Activities 029 201 3947
- School Reception 07 957 8899
4. Nets, cables, supports and mechanisms are only to be adjusted by staff
5. The turf is not to be used unless watered first and at least two hourly thereafter
6. Only appropriate sports footwear is permitted on the turf. No school shoes or sandals are to be worn on the surface
7. Please clean any grass, mud or dirt from the soles of shoes before entry
8. No food is to be consumed on the turf
9. No dogs or other animals on the turf
10. Any blood spilt on the turf must be cleaned off immediately and sprayed with the appropriate cleaner
Swimming pool
1. No students are to use the pool unsupervised
2. Children under 8 years are not permitted in the swimming pool area unless supervised by an adult
3. During any session when the pool is in use, there shall be at least one adult designated as the swimming pool supervisor who will supervise the pool at all times. The number of additional supervisors required will be determined by the number of swimmers
4. Entrance to the swimming pool must be gained through the gates. The pool gate and or doors to the pool shall be securely closed at all times
5. Behaviour that could be considered dangerous, such as running, pushing, holding under and screaming, is prohibited
6. No food or drink is to be consumed in the swimming pool area unless authorised by the pool supervisor
Swimming Times:
- Monday to Friday 7:30am-3:30pm and reopens at 7:30pm
- Saturday the pool is available all day with the exception when the club is holding a swim meet
- Sunday the pool is available 7:30am to 3:45pm and reopens at 7:30pm
Weights room (fitness centre)
1. Only authorised persons are to enter the room and use the equipment
2. There shall be at least one adult person present at all times
3. Leave bags and valuables in lockers provided in the changing rooms. St Paul’s Collegiate does not assume liability for any losses
4. No equipment is to be removed from this room
5. Avoid banging or dropping weights
6. Return weights / equipment to their designated place
7. Share equipment – allow others to work in with you
8. Wear only appropriate sports footwear and clothing at all times
9. Wear deodorant and regularly wash workout gear
10. Use a towel when working out
11. Wipe equipment after use
12. No food is to be consumed in the Fitness Centre
13. No chewing gum in the Fitness Centre
14. No performance enhancing foods or drinks are permitted
15. Respect others at all times and comply with gym etiquette
16. Any blood spilt must be cleaned off immediately and sprayed with the appropriate cleaner – under AV/TV tuner box
17. The Fitness Centre is monitored by CCTV for security purposes only
