Sport at Tahuna 2019
A little bit of information regarding the sports opportunities offered here at Tahuna.
At Tahuna, we offer a variety of sports and sporting opportunities both in school and outside of school time. We would like to give you information on the sports offered outside of school time, when they are played, and how much each of these sports generally cost. Cost is an approximate figure as the sporting organisations can increase the cost of team entries from year to year so please wait until your child brings home a permission slip stating the cost for the season. In regards to costs, please note that permission slips and fees MUST be paid before the first game is played in order for students to remain in the team. This can be organised with the office as being paid in full or through weekly/fortnightly payments. If you have financial hardship that may prohibit participation or if we can help in any way, please contact the school office.
Students are required to complete a sports code of conduct at the beginning of the year to ensure that respect, sportsmanship and positive encouragement are consistent during games and practises.
Furthermore, we have a large number of sporting teams throughout the year, so if you are available or can make games, we would greatly appreciate your support in coaching or managing a team.
Volleyball
Played on a Friday after school in Terms 1 and 4.
Games are 30 minutes long and begin at 4pm or 4.30pm.
Games are held at the Edgar Centre.
Uniform required: PE gear.
Cost: $20.
Girls Cricket
Played on a Wednesday after school in terms 1 and 4 at Tonga Park.
Games are 1 to 1 1/2 hours long and begin at 4pm.
Both hardball and softball competitions are available.
Uniform required: PE gear and own cricket gear if you have it.
Cost: $10.
Term 1 ONLY: Cricket Shield Tournament with other Otago schools. This is played in school time and is a knockout competition.
Boys Cricket
Term 1 ONLY: Cricket Shield Tournament with other Otago schools. This is played in school time and is a knockout competition.
Touch
Played on a Thursday after school in terms 1 and 4.
Games are 30 minutes long and usually begin at 5.15pm.
Games are held at the Kensington Oval.
Uniform required: PE gear.
Cost: $15.
Futsal
Played on a Tuesday after school in terms 1 and 4.
Games are 30 minutes long and starting times vary.
Games are held at the Edgar Centre.
Uniform required: PE gear and shin pads.
Cost: $50 to $60.
Waterpolo
Played on a Thursday after school in terms 1 and 4.
Games are 30 minutes long and starting times vary.
Games are held at Moana pool.
Uniform required: appropriate swim gear.
Cost: $30.
Tennis
Played on a Monday after school in Term 1.
Games are held at Logan Park Tennis Centre
Uniform required: PE gear.
Experienced players only and players must enter in a team of two.
Cost: $25.
Football
Played on Fridays during school hours in Term 2 and 3.
Games are approximately 1hr
Games are held at Roberts Park or at other football fields.
A football strip is provided by the the school.
No cost
Miniball
Played on a Monday after school in terms 2 and 3.
Games are approximately 30-40 minutes long.
Games are held at the Edgar Centre.
Uniform required: PE shorts, miniball singlet and mouthguard.
Cost: $55.
Netball
Played on a Thursday after school.
Games are 30 minutes long and starting times are between 3.30pm and 5.30pm.
Games are held at the Edgar Centre.
Uniform required: netball uniforms (dress or top and skirt) and PE shorts and t-shirt for boys .
Cost: $80.
Hockey
Season runs from start of Term 2 to mid to late Term 3
Played on a Friday after school at the McMillan Hockey Turf
All teams have a practice before school each week
Games are approximately 45 minutes long and the start time varies (from 15:30 onwards)
Hockey shirts are supplied
Players will need their own P.E. shorts, long, dark blue socks, shinpads, mouthguard, stick.
All abilities welcome from beginners to experienced
Cost: $85 to $90.
Badminton
Runs all Term 3.
School PE Uniform and soft soled shoes.
Thursdays after school at Badminton Hall on Victoria Rd.
3:40-4:40 Boys 4:40-5:40 Girls.
In teams of 4.
Cost: $35 to $30.
There are many other sporting opportunities offered as inter school competitions such as table tennis, triathlon, boys cricket, football, girls and boys rugby.
We further have a range of sporting activities throughout the year that the whole school competes in. These include cross country and athletics. If students qualify, they advance to South Zones Athletics and Ariki Cup Cross Country.
We hope that your child engages in some of these sporting opportunities, whether they have played before or not, and enjoy being a part of a team and developing new skills.
Jess Cooper and Kelsey Brocklebank
TIC of Sport