Monash Games Day 2

Feature: Orion College 2013

After a great effort with dodgeball and futsal in yesterdays competition, the Orion Hunters from Orion College are here today at the Monash Games to compete for the title of basketball champions.  Today, the basketball team consists of Gwen, Ahmed, Zoe, Kaz, Griffith, Annie and John. So far, they've had a smashing effort out on the court and are having a great time competing in the Monash Games.

Adam Fernandes, college coordinator of Orion College is here cheering on the Orion Hunters and has hopes of sending the team to the Uni Games next year. Today they are here for some social sport and to practice working together as a newly formed team. 

Orion College is non-residential college that was formed at the start of 2013. It is aimed at giving non-residential clayton students a sense of community. It is based off of the success of Monash Residential Services and the Halls of Residence providing pastoral support, programs and social events for students to get involved in.

The Monash Games are and have been a great social event for them to be involved in which is exactly why they have been here over the past two days. A bit of friendly rivalry was held on the courts yesterday with the Orion Hunters competing in dodgeball against Pegasus College, the non-residential college from Caulfield. Pegasus College did well in the competition taking home the silver medal. Perhaps the teams will be back to battle it out for gold in dodgeball in next years Monash Games.

Well done to all teams playing in the Monash Games and thank you for your support of the Ronald McDonald House Monash!

Orion Hunters - Basketball half time at the Monash Games 2013