Sport at Tahuna
Copy of the letter that has gone out to all Parents
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
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. 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.
Term 1 and Term 4
SPORT
Volleyball
Played on a Friday after school.
Games are 30 minutes long and begin at 4pm or 4.30pm.
Games are held at the Edgar Centre.
Uniform required: PE gear.
$20
Cricket (Girls)
Both hardball and softball competitions are offered in term 4
Term 1: Tournament vs other intermediate schools in Dunedin.
Term 4:
Played on a Wednesday after school at Tonga Park or the Kensington Oval.
Games are 1 hour long and begin at 4pm.
Uniform required: PE gear and own cricket gear if you have it.
$10
Touch
Played on a Thursday after school.
Games are 30 minutes long and usually begin at 5.15pm.
Games are held at the Kensington Oval.
Uniform required: PE gear.
$15
Futsal
Played on a Tuesday after school.
Games are 30 minutes long and starting times vary.
Games are held at the Edgar Centre
Uniform required: PE gear and shin pads.
$50 to $60
Waterpolo
Played on a Thursday after school.
Games are 30 minutes long and starting times vary.
Games are held at Moana pool.
Uniform required: appropriate swim gear.
$25
Term 2 and Term 3
SPORT
Football
Played on Fridays during school hours.
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.
Games are approximately 30 minutes long.
Games are held at the Edgar Centre.
Uniform required: PE shorts, miniball singlet and mouthguard.
$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 .
$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
$85 to $90
Badminton Term 3
Runs all term
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
$25 to $30
There are many other sporting opportunities offered as inter school competitions such as boys cricket, football, girls and boys rugby. 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.
Kind regards,
Jess Cooper and Kelsey Brocklebank
TIC of Sport