Welcome to all schools competing in Confraternity 2021

BRINGING THE CQ UNIVERSITYCONFRATERNITY CARNIVAL TO THE BAY

IONA COLLEGE 2021

YURA: Means ‘Welcome’ in the language of the Quandamooka people of the Bayside and its islands.

85 North Road, Lindum, Qld 4178 | PO Box 351, Wynnum Central, Qld 4178P: 07 3893 8888 | F: 07 3893 8800 | W: iona.qld.edu.au

CONTENTS:• From the Rector• General information from Peter

Holmes, Convenor• Team tents and shade areas• Pool for recovery sessions• Lunch pack options• Food vendors• Laundering of team kits• Live streaming of games• CQU Confraternity Carnival

QISSRL and Iona Dinner• Struddys at Confro 2020• Event timeline• Player of the Match Awards• Location map• Getting there• Detailed venue map• Attachments• QISSRL sponsor details• Iona sponsor details• Contacts

NEWSLETTER 3 | MARCH 2021

From the Rector - Fr Michael Twigg OMI

Welcome back to the Confraternity community for the 2021 Confraternity Rugby League Carnival.

At Iona we have been working behind the scenes once again in preparation for your visit during the competition from June 27 to July 2. We have been working hard to begin preparation of the fields and to organise catering and game logistics throughout the competition. This has involved once again focusing on getting staffing arrangements organised and mobilising the large volunteer supporter and networks necessary to host this wonderful Rugby League Carnival.

At Iona we would like to acknowledge the sponsors of the CQ University Confraternity Carnival including Central Queensland University, QISSRL and all of our local sponsors who have come on board with goods and services or donations of cash to support the running of this year’s event. It’s only through the donation of people’s time, services and money that such an event can take place.

In the Bayside we are proud that this comes to fruition as a result of the sense of community that exists here. We would like to acknowledge the community spirit and the support of governments at all levels who have made a contribution to the preparations of the 2021 event. A special thank you to the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club as the major sponsor for Iona College and as the venue for the CQU and QISSRL Dinner.

We thank everyone who will play a role in helping to make the carnival a success and look forward to seeing all competing schools here on June 27 for the opening Mass.

Take Care and God Bless

Fr Michael Twigg OMI (Rector of Iona College)

Welcome back!

Well, we have all had to wait an extra twelve months for the opportunity to come together to share in community and of course to compete. It is fantastic to have every College once again lining up for the belated 41st CQ University Confraternity Carnival.

As was going to be the case last year, we will be welcoming the Open Girls to Confro for the very first time and most welcome they will be! We know

that there will be great support for these ‘pioneers’ as their presence marks the start of a wonderful addition to the Confraternity Carnival, moving forward.

COVID Safety:

Rest assured that Iona College in conjunction with QISSRL and the State Health Department, are completing a detailed and flexible COVID plan for the safety of all who will be in attendance at the carnival. This includes both indoor and outdoor planning for the various aspects of the Carnival. More to follow as we finalise these plans.

Mass and Opening Ceremony:

As was to be the case last year, we are intent on creating a Liturgy that will be engaging, relevant and spirit filled. The Opening Mass and Ceremony are cornerstones for the Carnival’s success and as such we have ensured that all Colleges will have the opportunity to attend, given that there is another ‘significant’ event occurring later in the evening, involving a couple of ‘other’ league teams at Suncorp. Mass will commence at 3:00 pm as QISSRL has already indicated. Both Mass and the Opening Ceremony will most likely conclude by 4:30 pm and teams will be able to leave at this point.

Open Girls’ News:

The Open Girls will be playing their pool games on the Monday and on Tuesday morning. They will commence preliminary finals on Tuesday afternoon and play finals on Thursday, as indicated in the attached timetable of events.

Coach and Manager Meeting (Sunday):

With Mass and the Opening Ceremony commencing earlier, so will the Coach and Manager meeting. The aim is to begin this by 4:45 pm in the Lecture Theatre. There will be light refreshments and finger food available. Again with timing in mind, it is hoped that we will be finished by 6:00 pm.

Captain’s Meeting:

As per usual, there will be a Captain’s meeting, which will take place in the Lecture Theatre at 2:30 pm. More information about what the Captains are to bring with them will be provided in the next newsletter.

General information from Peter Holmes, Convenor

General information, cont.

Team tents and shade areas

As many teams will be travelling considerable distances, we understand the difficulty in bringing bulky items like shade tents, with you. Those teams who are able to bring tents please do, but rest assured Iona will be sourcing tents to ensure that shade cover will be plentiful.

Manly Pool for recovery sessions

Iona College pool will not be available for use during the carnival but the owners of Manly Pool, located at 1 Fairlead Crescent, Manly (only 10 minutes from Iona College), have generously offered several lanes in their complex for teams to use for recovery sessions during the carnival. We thank them for their generosity.

Annual General Meeting (Wednesday):

The AGM will take place at Iona College on Wednesday morning (time TBA) in the Lecture Theatre. Morning Tea will be supplied and there will be more information about this in the next newsletter.

Fellowship Fund:

Iona College would like to thank the many local sponsors who have chosen to support the CQ University Confraternity Carnival with a pledge to assist schools who have been impacted by drought, fires and more recently, flooding, to ensure your participation in the 2021 carnival.

The fund currently sits at $10,000 and is for any carnival expenses you may need assistance to cover (i.e. accommodation, travel costs or meals). If you are interested in accessing this fund, please make contact with Mark Bunting of QISSRL on operations@qissrl.com.au for further details.

Last Minute Accommodation

Please let us know if you still have any accommodation issues. We have been approached by Accor Hotels (in town), Manly Hotel (local) and Queensport Tavern (local) with options if still required.

Lunch pack options

Each year the providing of lunch packs is an option to colleges. Attached is a flyer that gives you the options for team lunches and an order form if you wish to get that piece of organisation out of the way early (this would also help us with planning for the week).

You would have the opportunity to alter your packs if you so desire, to include extra options for either players or coaching staff. We have kept the main lunch packs to $12 whilst ensuring value for money.

Laundering of team kits

Iona College has access to a local laundry service, Pressed Dry Cleaning, who are able to handle the laundering of team kits as has been the case in the past.

The cost for this service is $55 per kit wash (a kit comprises all team jerseys, playing shorts and socks). Teams will be able to drop off their kits to a designated tent near Confro Admin, above Remax Advantage, Field 3. The kits will be available first thing in the morning the day after.

It would be appreciated if ALL TEAMS can bring their own laundry bags. Bags should be easily identifiable, durable and large enough for the team kits.

Please indicate on the form attached if you are considering using this service so that we can plan with the laundry for the best way to manage pick-ups and drop offs.

Food vendors

Iona College have a wide variety of food options available throughout the five days of the Carnival. These include permanent canteens on both sides of the road, the College canteen (underneath the Lecture Theatre - see menu options attached), as well as several coffee and cake options, gluten free options and drink stalls.

A full list of food options will be available closer to the Carnival.

Live Streaming

Once again QISSRL has organised for all games to be live streamed (BMD/Barton’s Field 1 will also have live commentary). A reminder to all managers to have your USB’s or portable hard drives available to hand to the camera towers at each field. You will receive these back immediately after your game.

CQU Confraternity Carnival QISSRL and Iona Dinner

The QISSRL / Iona College Dinner will take place at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club on the Tuesday evening, 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. The dinner is $90 and includes a two-course meal (entrée and main) and three hour drinks package from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. This package includes mid and heavy strength beer, red and white wine and soft drink options.

The night is shaping up nicely with a special guest of the College and local Bayside Icon, Paul Green in attendance.

Please have a look at the attached flyer. As per usual, each College is automatically issued with two tickets but if you are looking to purchase extra tickets, please indicate this on the form attached.

This should be a great evening to catch up and enjoy the facilities of one of the great Brisbane Leagues clubs, which has nearly completed a multi-million dollar redevelopment.

Wynnum Manly will also be providing a courtesy bus for visitors at Iona’s grounds during the Carnival to go back to Wynnum Manly Leagues club or Fielders (linked to Wynnum Manly Leagues) for a drink or something to eat during the day - more about that in the next newsletter.

Struddys at Confro 2021

Struddys, the official Confraternity Carnival merchandise suppliers, will be conveniently located directly above Wynnum Manly Seagulls Field 2. The good people of Struddys will have a wide range of merchandise for sale throughout the carnival. Check out their combo pack options (attached) that are already available for purchase. Their will be much more to come from Struddys as we get closer to the carnival, including links to their website for merch offers for 2021.

Event timeline

Sunday 27 June • Team Captain’s meeting, Lecture Theatre at 2:30pm.• Opening Ceremony and Mass, Provence Centre, Iona College at

3:00pm• Coaches and Managers meeting, Green Room, Iona College at

4:30pm

Monday 28 June • Pool games for Open Boys’ and Open Girls’ teams

Tuesday 29 June • Open Boys’ pool games• Quarter and semi finals for Open Girls’ teams• Carnival dinner - in partnership with Wynnum Manly Leagues Club

Wednesday 30 June • Rest day for Open Boys’ and Open Girls’ teams• Annual general meeting, Lecture Theatre, Iona College

Thursday 1 July • Quarter and semi finals for Open Boys’ teams• Finals and presentation ceremonies for Open Girls’ teams

Friday 2 July • Finals and presentation ceremonies for Open Boys’ teams• Teams depart

Player of the Match Awards

As has been the case in the past, all games will have “Player of the Match” packs for members of each team. We are so grateful to our Intrust Super Cup teams for their generosity in supplying merchandise for these packs and to Smart Teachers and East Coast Engraving for sponsoring the player medallions.

We would also like to express our thanks to four of the NRL clubs who have come on board: The Broncos, Titans, Cowboys and Knights have all agreed to assist us with these packs.

Location map

Getting there

Situated on the edge of Moreton Bay, the suburbs of Wynnum and Manly are less than 20 kms (30 minutes) drive or 45 minutes by train from the Brisbane City Centre. The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are approximately one hour’s drive away. Brisbane Airport is an easy 20-minute drive from Iona.

If you are requiring transport whilst here in Brisbane, Iona College recommends Murrays Coaches as our Coach company of choice. Please refer to the attached flyer.

Detailed venue map

Included in this newsletter is the initial venue mapping of Iona and the various parking options. Please take the time to look over the attached map and familiarise yourself with fields, parking, administration, Struddys, Oblate Hall, Provence Centre, Lecture Theatre, Green Room, etc.

Parking is extremely important for the duration of this carnival. We want to try and keep as many vehicles as possible off the roads. We have obtained a parking venue for all buses and coaches (which has direct access to fields 4, 5 and 6) and we have multiple locations for car only parking.

NO parking is available in the side streets linking to the College as we have promised local residents uninterrupted access to their properties. As we get closer to the carnival, we would very much appreciate your assistance in informing your spectators of the parking options.

Attachments

Please see following attachments referenced in this newsletter:

• Lunch pack options

• Onsite catering options

• Canteen menu

• Laundry / lunch / dinner order form

• Dinner flyer

• Struddys Confro 2021 merchandise flyer

• Murray’s Coaches flyer

• Detailed venue map

LUNCH PACK OPTIONS - $12

Please order on separate form by Friday 30 April 2021.

Ham or chicken and salad baguetteorHam or chicken and salad sandwichorSushi twin pack

500ml juiceorChill iced teaorWater

MuffinorMuesli barorChipsorPiece of fruit

~ Images are for illustrative purposes only ~

ONSITE CATERING - CONFRO 2021IONA CANTEEN (as marked on the map)• Pizzas

• Hot meals - special fried rice, creamy chicken carbonara, chicken curry

• Hot dogs and burgers

• Freshly made salads, sandwiches and salad bowls

• Fruit salads

• Sushi

• Coffee, cakes, biscuits and donuts

SPORTS CANTEENS (on Fields 1-6?)• Cold drinks

• Meat pies and sausage rolls

• Hot dogs and burgers

• Freshly made salads and sandwiches

IONA COFFEE CART (near Holmes’ Hut)• Barista coffee and hot chocolate

• Tea

• Cakes, muffins and biscuits

BARTON’S BBQ TRAILER (Green Room car park)• Hot dogs

• Gourmet sausages

YE OLDE COFFEE SHOPPE (next to Struddys)• Cakes, scones and slices

• Tea and coffee (provided by 3 Elements Coffee)

~ Gluten free options available ~

CANTEEN MENUBREAKFASTBacon & Egg Roll $5.00Ham & Cheese Croissants $5.00Raisin Toast $3.00Cinnamon Toast $2.50Hash Browns (GF) $1.00Sausage Roll $4.00Pies (GF available) $4.50

HOT SNACKSBurgers from $6.00Chicken Nuggets $4.00Chip Bucket (GF) $2.00Hot Dog $3.00Hot dog with bacon & cheese $3.50Meatball Sub $3.50/$5.00Nachos (GF) $6.00

SUSHI (GF available)

1 Roll $3.502 Rolls $ 7.00Bento Boxes $12.00

MEALS ALL $6.50Butter Chicken (GF)BBQ Pork Fried Rice (GF)Chicken CarbonaraCheesy BologneseJapanese Fried Chicken

PIZZAS (GF bases available for order)

Cheese Pizza $4.00Ham & cheese $5.50

FRESH SANDWICHES/WRAPS/ROLLSSandwiches from $4.00Wraps $4.00Salad Rolls from $5.50Salad Bowls (GF) from $6.00

COLD STUFFCheese on the go $2.50Yoghurt & Berries $3.50Muffins $4.00Chocolate Mousse (GF) $4.00Donuts $4.00

Gluten free options available to pre-order

LAUNDRY / LUNCH / DINNER ORDER FORMName of school:

Contact person:

Contact email:

Contact phone:

Please scan and email this form back to confro20in21@iona.qld.edu.au by Friday 30 April 2021.

LAUNDRYWill your school require your kit to be washed by Iona laundry staff? YES NO

Laundry will be at a cost of $55 per wash. This is consistent with last year and includes all team jerseys, shorts and socks. All teams should bring their own laundry bags. Bags should be easily identifiable, durable and large enough for the team kits.

If yes, please tick below the nights you would like your kit washed:

MON 28 JUNE TUE 29 JUNE THUR 1 JULY

LUNCH

Will your school be purchasing packed lunches? YES NO

Please see lunch pack options on the next page. Team lunches can be collected from the designated location (TBC). If yes, please tick below the days you would like lunches and the number you require:

MON 28 JUNE TUE 29 JUNE THUR 1 JULY FRI 2 JULYPLEASE TICK DAYS REQUIRED

NUMBER OF LUNCHES

CARNIVAL DINNER ($90 PER TICKET)Each school will receive two carnival dinner tickets. The dinner will be held on Tuesday 29 June at the Wynnum Manly Seagulls Leagues Club (see flyer). Once numbers are known, we may be able to release extra tickets. Would your school want extra tickets if they were available?

YES QUANTITY? NO

QISSRL & IONA2021 CONFRATERNITY DINNER

Please join us at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club: 92 Wondall Road, Manly West

Tuesday 29 June 2021 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start

Special guest speaker “Bayside icon” and current Queensland State of Origin Coach,

Mr Paul Green.

The evening to be MC’d by Mr John Devine.Please note on the attached booking form if you would like

more than your two allocated tickets (if available)

. . . . Singlet $35

... . Hype Hood $75

... . Jacket $85

... . ACE Polo $50

... . Blade Tee $40

... . LS Tee $30... . Nitro Socks $10

... . Bucket Hat $25

... . Cap $20

... . ACE Shorts $45

... . Polo $45

... . Jersey $80

... . Beanie $25

PACK 1 - $125

PACKS

PACK 2 - $170

PACK 3 - $240

SAVE $5 PER ITEM

SAVE $5 PER ITEM

MU

RR

AY

S F

LE

ET

VE

HIC

LE

GA

LL

ER

Y

(61)

13

22 5

9en

quiri

es@

mur

rays

.com

.au

mur

rays

.com

.au

Co

nta

ct U

s

8 S

eat

Exec

utiv

e Li

mou

sine

Clim

ate

Con

trol

8 lu

xury

recl

inin

g le

athe

r sea

tsTV

/ D

VD /

PASy

stem

Gui

de M

icro

phon

e &

gui

de s

eat

KE

Y F

EA

TU

RE

S:

Our

Exe

cutiv

e Li

mou

sine

will

del

ight

you

r clie

nts

and

is a

gre

at c

hoic

e fo

r sm

all

grou

ps o

f up

to 8

peo

ple,

plu

s a

guid

e. T

hey

are

the

idea

l sol

utio

n fo

r airp

ort t

rans

fers

& V

IP re

quire

men

ts w

ith a

bus

ines

s cl

ass

fit-o

ut a

nd s

ubst

antia

l lug

gage

cap

acity

.

Gre

at lu

ggag

e C

apac

ity

View

in w

ebsi

te

28 S

eat

Com

mut

er C

oach

Clim

ate

Con

trol

28 le

athe

r sea

tsTV

/ D

VD /

PA

Syst

em

Gui

de M

icro

phon

e &

gui

de s

eat

KE

Y F

EA

TU

RE

S:

Bes

t sui

ted

to s

mal

ler g

roup

s &

mor

e co

mfo

rtab

le th

an a

sta

ndar

d m

ini b

us. I

nclu

des

an

optio

nal c

usto

m-b

uilt

traile

r for

lugg

age.

Opt

iona

l Tra

iler

View

in w

ebsi

te

28 S

eat

Luxu

ry T

ourin

g C

oach

Clim

ate

Con

trol

28 re

clin

ing

leat

her s

eats

TV /

DVD

/ PA

Sy

stem

KE

Y F

EA

TU

RE

S:

A g

reat

cho

ice

for m

ediu

m s

ized

gro

ups

look

ing

for l

uxur

y. S

uita

ble

for t

rans

fers

and

tour

ing

but i

deal

for o

verla

nd a

nd in

ter-s

tate

tour

ing.

It fe

atur

es a

mpl

e lu

ggag

e sp

ace,

onbo

ard

toile

t and

USB

cha

rger

s at

eve

ry s

eat.

Onb

oard

toile

tU

SB c

harg

ers

at e

very

sea

t

View

in w

ebsi

te

Clim

ate

Con

trol

48 re

clin

ing

leat

her s

eats

TV /

DVD

/ PA

Sy

stem

48 S

eat

Luxu

ry T

ourin

g C

oach

KE

Y F

EA

TU

RE

S:

The

right

cho

ice

for t

rans

fers

, day

trip

s &

tour

ing.

Bui

lt fo

r com

fort

with

recl

inin

g

leat

her s

eats

, a d

eep

seat

pitc

h an

d on

boar

d to

ilet w

ith la

rge

lugg

age

capa

city

.

Onb

oard

toile

tU

SB c

harg

ers

at e

very

sea

tO

n re

ques

t

View

in w

ebsi

te

KE

Y F

EA

TU

RE

S:

Clim

ate

cont

rol

71 le

athe

r sea

tsTV

/ D

VD /

PA s

yste

m

71 S

eat

Tour

ing

Coa

chO

ur h

ighe

st s

eatin

g ca

paci

ty v

ehic

le, t

he 7

1 Se

at C

omm

uter

Coa

ch

is th

e id

eal c

hoic

e to

mov

e la

rge

grou

ps. I

t offe

rs le

athe

r sea

ts a

nd

lugg

age

stor

age.

View

in w

ebsi

te

Clim

ate

Con

trol

58 re

clin

ing

leat

her s

eats

TV /

DVD

/ PA

Sy

stem

58 S

eat

Luxu

ry T

ourin

g C

oach

KE

Y F

EA

TU

RE

S:

Bui

lt fo

r tou

ring

- for

car

ryin

g pa

ssen

gers

and

lugg

age

in c

ompl

ete

com

fort

, it p

rove

s an

eco

nom

ical

sol

utio

n fo

r lar

ger g

roup

s.

Onb

oard

toile

tU

SB c

harg

ers

at e

very

sea

t

View

in w

ebsi

te

48 &

57

Sea

tTo

urin

g C

oach

Clim

ate

Con

trol

Up

to 5

7 le

athe

r sea

tsTV

/ D

VD /

PA S

yste

m

KE

Y F

EA

TU

RE

S:

This

mod

ern

coac

h is

the

vers

atile

cho

ice

for l

arge

gro

ups.

Sui

tabl

e fo

r airp

ort,

hote

l & c

ruis

e tra

nsfe

rs w

ith lu

ggag

e st

orag

e un

dern

eath

the

coac

h.

View

in w

ebsi

te

48 &

57

Sea

tC

omm

uter

Coa

ch

KE

Y F

EA

TU

RE

S:

Our

mos

t cos

t effe

ctiv

e op

tion.

Thi

s hi

gh c

apac

ity v

ehic

le is

idea

l

thro

ugho

ut in

ner c

ity &

met

ro a

reas

for t

rans

fers

, day

trip

s an

d to

urin

g.

Clim

ate

cont

rol

Up

to 5

7 se

ats

Gui

de M

icro

phon

e Vi

ew in

web

site

AC

TBS0

10TC

Current QISSRL sponsor details

We would very much like to highlight and thank the many sponsors who have looked to support CQ University, QISSRL and Iona College in hosting the 2021 CQ University Confraternity Carnival here in the Bayside!

Your support of these businesses, large and small, would be greatly appreciated where possible.

Current Iona sponsor details

Contacts

Rector Fr Michael Twigg O.M.I.

Principal Trevor Goodwin

Confraternity Carnival Convenor Peter Holmes Mob 0427 578 600

Iona Head of Sport Keith Harron Mob 0417 079 268

Communications Manager Sue Carroll

Confraternity 2021 email confro20in21@iona.qld.edu.auConfraternity 2021 hashtags #Confro20in21iona #IonaBrisbane2021Website www.iona.qld.edu.auFacebook @IonaBrisbaneTwitter @ionabrisbane and @sportionaInstagram iona_brisbaneIona College 85 North Road, Lindum, Q 4178 Ph 07 3893 8888

Welcome to all schools competing in Confraternity 2021