Sports at S. Thomas' College Bandarawela

Prefect of Games: Mr. T.D. Darling

Sports is given a prominent place in this Institution as it is an important part of just about every society in one way or another where everyone is involved in sports. Hence students are encouraged to take part in sports in order to train and groom them to take victory and defeat in the same spirit.

ATHLETICS

Physical Training Instructor – Mr. K.M.P.N.B. Wijekoon

The annual inter-house Sports Meet 2008 was held at the College grounds on 21st February 2008. Rt. Rev. Dr. J. Winston S. Fernando, Bishop of Badulla graced the occasion as the Chief Guest Hulugalla House emerged champions.

Students who excelled at the above meet represented the College at the Circuit, Zonal, Provincial and Inter Schools Athletic Meets organized by the Department of Education, Bandarawela A.G.A’s Athletic Meet organized by the Ministry of Sports and the All Island Inter School Athletic Meet.

CHESS CLUB

Teacher-in-charge: Mr. W.M.I.A. Chandrasekera

The Chess Team participated in the All Island and All Island Super Six Chess Tournaments and did remarkably well. Our Chess Team emerged Zonal Champions in the 2008 team games.

L.H.A.S. Aravinda was named the School Chess player of the year.

TABLE TENNIS

Teacher-in-charge: Mr. Anton Joseph

The Table Tennis Club have the great opportunity and fun in warming up ourselves and having great enjoyment in the evenings especially when it comes to practise sessions.

There are more than 10 students who turn up for regular practises, after school, which goes on till about 5.00 pm.

Having the equipment to play tournaments we have had 3 play sessions last year and we hope to have the practises and play sessions in the days to come.

I am thankful to the Headmaster who gives us guidance and to the Prefect of Games for his support and to the players for their cooperation.

MINI TENNIS

Teacher-in-charge: Mr. S. Dawson and Mrs. P.L.N.D. Cooray

Mini Tennis was introduced to S. Thomas’ College, Bandarawela with the sole aim of getting students involved in the game of tennis. Although some of the rules are different from the traditional game, the skills and movements remain quite the same. Practices are held every Thursdays and sometimes coaching sessions are done by the Bandarawela tennis club as well.

During the last year some of our students took part in the inter-school tournament in the Uva Province and this paved the way for the students to further develop the game.

BADMINTON

Teacher-in-charge: Mr. Thilak Jayasiri

During the year in review this institution participated in a few badminton tournaments organized by the Sri Lanka Schools’ Badminton Association. As usual The S.L.A. Ratnayake Memorial All Island Under 16 Badminton Team Championships was conducted very successfully and Mr. Upali Gunaratne the Chairman of the National Savings Bank and
Mrs. Gunaratne graced the occasion as the Chief Guests. Further this institution participated in the Provincial tournament and emerged champions.

FOOTBALL

Teacher-in-charge: (Under 17 and 19) – Mr. T.D. Darling

The College Under 17 and 19 Football Teams participated in the Inter Schools, Circuit, Zonal and Provincial Tournaments organized by the Education Department. The Under 17 Team emerged Champion and the Under 19 Team were the Runners up at the Circuit Tournament.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

Teacher-in charge: Mr. T.D. Darling

The Under 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 Rugby Football teams of the College participated in the Uva Province Inter School Rugby Football Tournament organized by the Uva Province Schools Rugby Football Association and the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association. The College senior Rugby Football team participated in the Inter Club Rugby Football Tournament organized by the Uva Province Rugby Football Union in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union.

CRICKET

Teacher-in-charge: Mr. T.D. Darling (Under 19)
Coach: Mr. M.A.A. Wijenayake

The Under 19 team participated in the Sri Lanka Schools under 19 cricket tournaments.

The under 17 cricket team participated in five matches in the All Island Inter School Cricket Tournament and won three matches and lost two.

Teacher-in-charge: Mr. W.M.I.A. Chandrasekera (Under 15)
Coach: Mr. M.A.A. Wijenayake

The under 15 cricket team took part in the Sti Lanka Schools cricket tournament and played 10 matches. The team won 5 matchs, lost 4 and 1 match ended up without a dicision.
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. A. Wijenayake (Under 13)

The under 13 cricket team participated in eleven matches in the All Island Inter School Cricket Tournament and won six matches and lost three and two matches ended up without a decision.