SPORTS UNIFORM 2020

At St Philip’s Christian College, we have a long history of a proud sporting culture across all of our SPCC schools. Our Sports Uniform is worn with pride by our students within the schools, among the local community, and as they represent the College on regional, state, national and international stages in their sporting endeavours. With the expansion of our sporting offerings over recent years, it became apparent that it was time for a review into the St Philip’s Christian College sports apparel. As we looked to the celebration of our 40th year in 2022, a conversation began around the creation of a Sports Uniform that would take us into our next season as a College; a uniform that will uphold the proud name of St Philip’s Christian College as well as being apparel which would provide quality in design and fabric and would carry us through for many years to come. We noted that our current uniform was not providing the warmth in the winter months, was not providing a satisfactory fit for some students and the fabric of our polos was not wearing well. A process of research and discussion with staff and students, along with industry experts from our new, world-class supplier, OnTrack, commenced.

I’m pleased to confirm that this has resulted in what we believe is an exciting and fresh new sports uniform which fulfils our brief and will carry us into a new season of sport at St Philip’s Christian College. The new Sports Uniform aims to be comfortable, practical and wearable, and the shirts and shorts will be available in both male and female fits. There have been many changes to fabric technology in the past 20+ years, and industry tests and measurements have been taken to benchmark key areas of pilling, colourfastness, longevity, shrinkage, and UV rating.

Over the coming months, you will see the new Sports Uniform items become available for purchase in our Uniform Shops, and as the various items arrive, you will be informed. To make the process as smooth as possible and financially affordable there will be a 2-year roll-out process as we move from the current sports uniform to the new one. We envision that by the commencement of the 2022 school year, our 40th year, all students will have transitioned into our new Sports Uniform. We are excited about this transition into a fresh, vibrant Sports Uniform for our College as we continue to look to the future in all that we do.

Graeme IrwinExecutive Principal

St Philip’s Christian College Education Foundation

CORE SPORTS UNIFORM - MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL JACKET

UNISEX FIT - SOFT SHELL JACKET

MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL UNISEX FIT JACKETThe Middle and Senior School jacket is made from a soft shell fabric offering a water resistant face of stretch microfibre (polyester spandex) bonded by way of a thermo plastic polyurethane film (for added protection from the rain) to a poly fleece backing. This fabric provides for a warm, breathable but windproof garment retaining some stretch for comfort and movement.

CORE SPORTS UNIFORM - POLOS

WOMEN’S FIT - HY TECH POLO

UNISEX FIT - HY TECH POLO

ALL YEARS - POLO SHIRTPolos are made from a technical polyester knit (known as Hy Tech) that manages the process of wicking moisture away from the body to help regulate body temperature and ensure comfort. Available in Women’s fit (starting at 8A) and Unisex fit both come with an underarm gusset for ease of movement.

CORE SPORTS UNIFORM - TRACKPANTS & SHORTS

UNISEX FIT - STRETCH MICROFIBRE

GIRLS FIT - STRETCH MICROFIBRE(COTTON LYCRA INNER SHORT)

UNISEX FIT - TRACKNIT

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UNISEX FIT - STRETCH MICROFIBRE

MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL TRACK PANTS & ALL YEARS SHORTSThe track knit pants are made from a 350gsm poly cotton track knit fabric in a blend rich in polyester, brushed on the inside for warmth, and finished with a poly spandex 1 x 1 rib cuff with good recovery and 2 zip pockets.

The stretch microfibre pants and shorts are made in a polyester spandex blend that allows for comfort and movement in an easy care fabric with a zippered pocket. The pants have a upper lining of polyester cotton jersey, and a lower leg lining of polyester.

The girls short comes with a cotton lycra inner short and an invisible zippered pocket. Girls fit (starting at 2C)

CORE SPORTS UNIFORM - JNR JACKET & TRACKPANTS

UNISEX FIT - TRACKNIT

UNISEX FIT - TRACKNIT JACKET

UNISEX FIT - STRETCH MICROFIBRE

JUNIOR SCHOOL - JACKET AND TRACK PANTSJunior school jacket and pants are made from a 350gsm poly cotton track knit fabric in a blend rich in polyester, brushed on the inside for warmth, and finished with a poly spandex 1 x 1 rib with good recovery. The pants have a reinforced knee section for double protection.

The stretch microfibre pants are made in a polyester spandex blend that allows for comfort and movement in an easy care fabric with a zippered pocket. The pants have a upper lining of polyester cotton jersey, and a lower leg lining of polyester.

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ONTRACK SPORTSWEAR - ABOUT US

About UsAs a leader in custom-made sportswear, OnTrack Sportswear is here to help schools, associations and teams look great, unite through sport and take pride in their performance.

OnTrack Sportswear believes in conducting business around the world to the highest standard of ethical business behaviour. We strive to be a responsible, socially sensitive and a superior employer.

Our ProductSports uniforms by OnTrack Sportswear positively distinguish schools, associations, teams and their members, ensuring that participants always look and feel their best.

We offer a range of materials and patterns to suit a wide variety of sports - from AFL and Rugby to Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball and more.

By tapping into our global supply chain we can produce garments of the highest quality and best value.

What is Unique About usTotal Project ManagementWe bring a Master Plan approach and methodology that is proven within the education sector that is ‘owned’ by your school as the project evolves.

CreativeWe are modern, progressive and innovative in our thinking; our creativity via our philosophy is based on the 70/30 principals of design: ‘We get Culture’

SolutionsWe bring to you solutions for all the often complex twists and turns that are part of the sports uniform mix. We don’t say that we have all the answers, but we will bring to the college proven ways to approach each situation, so that the college can make informed and considered decisions that set the direction.

Commitment to ExcellenceYou will get the full attention from our team to deliver an outstanding uniform or your school.

A PartnershipIn all areas of the project, we will leave no stone unturned.

Your School is UniqueIt is important for us to internally understand and externally communicate that our view is: no two schools are the same, which is why we bring experience, case studies and proven methodologies to the project.

There is only one of your school and we view you as one. We are not true to our word or true to our values, if we don’t respect that your school is unique.

Key partners - ManufacturingFour key supply chain partnerships have been established over a long period of time. The strategic focus being to align the manufacturing model with specific garment specialists and to work closely with them utilising their core strength fabric and disciplines.

Factory A - WovensSpecialises in woven and bonded fabrics that are used in the manufacture

of key items, which include garments such as jackets, pants and shorts.

Factory B - KnitsSpecialises in knitted fabrics that cover high volume areas of polo shirts and rugby jumpers. They have the capacity to carry a variety of ‘Knit Fabrics’ to cover the areas required within the polo and rugby categories.

Factory C - PrintsSublimation print specialists, covering the detailed area of ”Game Day” performance wear. This area is complex and a very different area of manufacturing compared to the cut and sew side of the business involving knits and woven.

Factory D - Dual Manufacturing FacilityAustralian made production is still a highly valued key component of our business model. Being able to complete the small run/quick response requirement of our clients is critical to the successful partnerships we have established. Our ability to respond to the sometimes urgent or specialist needs of clients that arise from time to time is a huge asset.

Our primary philosophy is to build long term supply arrangements with our joint venture partners in manufacturing, under the direction of specialist makers within their disciplines of garment and fabric construction. Our range of supply chain is sourced from:

Zhongshan, China Bangkok, Thailand Jakarta, IndonesiaWatalla, Sri Lanka Melbourne, Australia

ONTRACK SPORTSWEAR - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Social ResponsibilityOnTrack Sportswear believes in conducting business around the world to the highest standard of ethical business behaviour. We strive to be a responsible, socially sensitive and superior employer.

We support the idea of a common, international set of standards. We prefer the Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) program. This is a worldwide program that audits our suppliers to make sure they meet global standards including fair wages, health and safety and minimum working age.

OnTrack “Connect”As part of the Master Plan Project Management Model, we commit to working closely with your school to design and develop the full range of sports uniform required.

Once the creative look has been established, we consult with the college uniform management on who is the best-fit supplier for specialist garments within niche sports eg: swimwear, rowing, water polo, sailing, equestrian and triathlon, as well as key accessories such as bags, caps, water bottles, towels, etc. Once the best-fit manufacturer has been selected, we handover the details required for the item to be produced to the college’s needs. From this point the college and the selected manufacturer then move to a standard buyer/supplier arrangement.

You may already be working with some of our current “Connect” suppliers.If the college already has a current supplier for an item, and this is the preferred supplier moving forward, then we work closely with them to establish the new creative look and feel.

We view this “Connect” stage as vital to the successful roll out of a co-ordinated, consistent, “one look” for your school. It ensures the integrity of the design package which has been created.

Wearability & RobustnessA strong consideration at the initial research & development stage of sourcing is “is it school tough” balanced with “is it wearable” vs “wearability”?

All sets of industry tests and measurements are undertaken in the early stages to benchmark key areas of pilling, colourfastness, durability, shrinkage and UV rating and other tests as required.

The best benchmarking occurs via the success rate of the product in the marketplace with 1,000 students covering both genders, all year levels ELC to Year 12, in all climates and states/Territories of Australia, having considered and understanding that a community of your school size will have the full cross section of people’s individual thoughts, needs and behaviours towards clothing with a wide range of opinions.

We are very confident of our ability to bring to your school the right fabrics that are “fit for purpose” and covers the student’s needs, parent’s wants and the sports requirements at a price-point with longevity of product. This is highly successful throughout our existing client base.

OnTrack Sportswear is here to help schools, associations and teams look great, unite through sport and take pride in their performance.