Tauranga Intermediate School *30 18th Avenue * PO Box 2141 Tauranga E-Mail Address: karenh@tauranga-int.school.nz * Phone: 07 578 4401 *Fax: 07 578 2618 3 February 2014 Dear Parents/Caregivers and Students SPORT AT TAURANGA INTERMEDIATE 2014 We are very passionate about sport at Tauranga Intermediate from participation all the way through to top competition with the NZCT AIMS GAMES being the pinnacle of our sporting Calendar in September. We are very fortunate to have outstanding sporting facilities at our school with the new TECT Gymnasium. It features an indoor netball court, a basketball court, 5 badminton courts, kiwi volleyball and full size volleyball courts, a squash court, a fitness centre, a rock climbing and bouldering wall. Together with the recent replacement of our turf which has 4 tennis courts/4 netball courts also hockey and football field markings and a new artificial wicket on our field we are very well equipped. We are also pleased to welcome back Brett Hampton and Sam Shergold who will be assisting in our sports department. Both young men are talented sportsman in their own fields and are great role models for our students. We also have wonderful staff who give their discretionary commitment to sport in at least one code or more as well as a supportive parent and whanau community. This newsletter is to inform you about the sports that we have on offer at Tauranga Intermediate and how you can get involved in them from Day 1. You are only at our school for two short years, so you need to make the most of opportunities, by committing yourself to attend meetings and practices and you will have a lot of fun and meet lots of new friends. We are such a large school and often communication is difficult but I encourage any student that wishes to get fully involved, to ensure they read our Daily Notices. These are available in every classroom, first thing every morning on the school computer intranet. It is part of the classroom routine to read these notices each morning. These notices always have messages regarding meetings, practices etc. and is always our first port of call when trying to get information out to students with regards to sports.
Please encourage your child to attend any meetings so that they receive the information, even if they are not sure how keen they are from the beginning go along, get the information and then make a decision. During this first term we offer the following team sports that are played weekly throughout the term cricket, volleyball and waterpolo - more information on days, times and fees can be found on the attachment. As there is only such a limited timeframe to get these teams up and running, you must return your permission slips and money by the due date. There are also opportunities to do surfing, tennis and squash coaching, golf, gymnastics, trampoline, tae kwon do, hip hop and cheerleading lessons at school as well. Also during Term 1 we hold our school swimming sports (3rd March) and compete in the BOP Golf inter-school tournament. We also belong to the Bay of Plenty/Poverty Bay Intermediate Association and the competitions they run during this term are Surfing, Touch Rugby, an Open Water Swim and Swimming Champs. We also hold our own tennis, badminton and squash champs at school this term. This term will also have trials for our winter sports. Over the winter terms we usually have around 18 netball teams playing on Saturdays, 10 basketball teams play on a Monday and 7 hockey teams that play Friday nights. There are also opportunities for rugby, football, mountain biking, indoor climbing, indoor bowls, squash, cross country, canoe challenge, ultimate frisbee and the list goes on. The Sports Office is located in the entrance of the gymnasium and all permission slips, money, uniforms relating to Sports are handed in there. If the office is unattended there is a letter-box in the door for money and slips. Please ensure it is clearly labelled. CRICKET Saturday morning games are held locally (School/Waipuna Park etc.) but can require travel north to Katikati or south to Pongakawa. Coaching will be organised at school by us (and some willing parents) - Reserve Grade trains Wednesday after school and Premier Division train Thursday after school. We usually enter 3 to 4 teams in each Grade. Teams are 8 aside. We require parental assistance to manage, umpire and score ideally at least three adults per team. Mr Aubrey Jeftha is our Teacher in Charge. Tauranga Junior Cricket Association require details of players birth date, address, contact phone numbers and parents names for their database. Fee $35. WATERPOLO There are three grades, A, B and C. A & B Grades being the more experienced players compete on evenings. The C Grade play on Friday nights. The games are played in the dive pool at Windermere Polytechnic. All teams are mixed gender at this age group. New players are most welcome and will play in the C Grade Competition. Please note your child must be able to tread water unassisted for at least 5 minutes in the deep pool.
Team members will need appropriate swimming gear only. Organisers will supply all the waterpolo equipment, referees etc. Each team must have a parent as the team coach or manager. The fee covers pool entry, use of gear and referees. Most teams will want at least 10 players. Seven team members play at once but as the game is tiring it is a good idea to have at least 3 others to substitute when you wish. We can have up to 13 players in a team. This year we have arranged for an introduction/familiarisation session to run along side our initial trial. This session will be held at Windermere Polytechnic Pool on Friday 7th February from 1.00 pm - 2.45pm. From this session, students will be tentatively placed in a team relevant to their skill level and ability. Parental assistance with transport to and from the pool will be required. Please indicate on slip below if you are able to assist. This session is essential if you wish to be considered for A or B grades. A practice game to help finalise squad/team selections will be scheduled the following 11th February evening - time to be confirmed. VOLLEYBALL - KIWI LEAGUE We run our own Kiwi Volleyball League competition in our gym on a Thursday after school. Games will be 30 minutes long and we will cater for a maximum of 20 teams playing at 3.15pm and 3.45pm. The competition runs for 7 weeks commencing 27th February and finishes 10th April. Fee $15. Teams can comprise of any mix of students. They can be same or mixed genders and/ or same or mixed year groups. There are 4 players on the court at one time and you will also need at least 2 substitutes. Ideal team size is 5 to 6 players. There is no throwing and catching in this competition. The students have been asked to organise themselves into teams before Thursday 21st February. Each team will have a special envelope that is given to the Captain who will collect each team members return slip and money. Please help the captains to get this job done efficiently so that all of the envelopes are returned to the Sport Office by due date or preferably as soon as possible. Students will require picking up from school after their games. Students wishing to be available as referees please come and register at the Sports Office. VOLLEYBALL - SUPER LEAGUE More experienced players can enter into the Super League 6-aside Competition. There is an A Grade Competition on evenings at QEYC which we can enter 2 teams into. B Grade is on Fridays and held at TECT Arena Baypark. There is no throwing and catching in this league and played on a full size court. The competition commences 18th and Friday 21st February and runs for 8 weeks till 11th/15th April. Teams will require around 8 players. Games are played usually between 4.30-7.00pm. Cost is $20 per player. The same format for putting teams together is the same as above. Each
team also needs an adult to help oversee the organisation and supervision. Entries close 14th February. TENNIS COACHING Brett will run our tennis coaching programme catering for different levels of ability on the school turf. Sessions will be morning 7.30am 8.30am and afternoon 3.00pm - 4.00pm for new/developing players and Thursday mornings for more experienced players. Each group will be limited to 16 students. This will be a first in first served basis. Brett is an experienced premier tennis player and has had previous experience in coaching at Welcome Bay Tennis Club. Come prepared in your PE uniform and sports shoes and bring a water bottle and your tennis racket. School rackets are available if required. Fee $25. GOLF Our school has a partnership with Jay Carter and the Fusion Golf Academy. This initiative provides students with the opportunity to have professional coaching and instruction in Golf. A fantastic opportunity for students to get started in golf or refine their skills to compete in the 2014 AIMS GAMES Golf. Coaching sessions will cater for all levels from beginners right through to players who may already have a handicap. Coaching will be held on a or Wednesday between 9.00am - 12.00am at the Tauranga Golf Course. Students who join the academy will have a one hour group session per week for 7 weeks. Groups will consists of no more than 8 students. This will be a first in, first served basis. Students will be transported to and from Tauranga Golf Course by our staff and golf clubs will be provided if required. The cost for students is $75 inclusive of coaching, use of gear and transportation. TAE KWON-DO VI Dan International Instructor Christine Young runs a term programme after school on s commencing February 11 th from 3.15pm 4.30pm in our school hall. Skills are taught around respect, self discipline and anti-bullying tactics. More information available directly to Christine Ph 571 0866 or Mob 021 980 878. Term fee $50. Payments to be made to Hwa Rang TKD Club GYMNASTICS National level Gymnast and Coach with over 20 years experience, Marie Connolly runs an after school gymnastics programme on Wednesdays. She caters for all abilities, from beginners all the way through to students wanting to advance their skills. Introduction night is Wednesday 12th February 3.15pm - 4.15pm. Start training now for AIMS GAMES National competition! Term fee $80. More information directly available from Marie Ph 021 170 5426 or check her website www.thegymnasticsacademy.co.nz
GIRLS SURFING Wed 4pm: Omanu Beach Car park Mount Maunganui: Term 1 2014 12th February to 6th April 2014. Fee is $50 (with own board) or $70 if you require to hire a school board. First paid, first in, capped at 21 girls as the placings are limited by water safety ratios and surfboard availability. The girls surfing programme is run by experienced coaches and trained Surfing NZ Judge Jo Young, with a team of dedicated teachers/coaches. The programme caters for beginners who do not have surfboards to those who do who are at a more advanced level. Girls must be proficient swimmers and have experience in the surf, either surf life saving club, boogie boarding etc. It is important that the girls have a wetsuit as the water will get cold. They must bring towels, togs, warm clothes to change into. All surfing girls must put sunscreen on first thing in the morning before school. They must find their own way to Omanu beach and be picked up promptly. All queries to Jo Young joanney@tauranga-int.school.nz Tauranga Intermediate School 07-5784401 ext 140 Mobile 021 1588 768. Registration forms with caregivers permission to the sports office with payment. BOYS SURFING Limited to 10 places at this stage. There will be a competitive surfing squad made up of both boys and girls as we have 2 regional competitions in term 1. This will run in conjunction with the Wednesday Girls Programme at 4pm Omanu Beach. Cost for the term is the same as the girls $50 per term and $70 if you need a board. SQUASH COACHING We have been able to retain Graeme Randolph who is a nationally accredited professional squash coach, to come into school and coach groups of students, catering for all abilities. Group sizes are limited to 6 students and the programme will run for 8 weeks commencing 18 February. Coaching days are s, Wednesdays and Friday mornings. Graeme will assess students after their first session and may swap groups to accommodate similar ability players. Cost is $55 each. TRAMPOLINE COACHING This programme is run by our AIMS Gymnastics Coach Anita Jackson on a morning 7.15am - 8.15am in our school gym. Cost is $10 per term. Starts 12th February. Students will be given opportunities to enter competitions during Terms 2 and 3.
HIP HOP Rhythmz Dance Co will be teaching Hip Hop after school in the hall on Thursdays from 3.15-4.00pm starting Thursday 20 February 2014. Online enrolments prior to the classes starting are essential, and places are limited. Fees are $70 this term. Rhythmz Dance Co will also be coaching our AIMS GAMES Hip Hop team so these classes are a great introduction. Enroll and pay via www.rdc.net.nz Email admin@rdc.net.nz or call 07 5788780 for further details. CHEERLEADING Sammy Carter who has 8 years Cheerleading experience and has coached for 2 years will take Cheerleading classes in the Hall on Thursdays from 4.00pm - 5.00pm. This will be a great introduction if you are considering be involved in the AIMS GAMES Cheerleading team. Classes start 20th February. Sammy can be contacted on Ph 027 279 2318 or email sammyfall@gmail.com if you require further information. EQUESTRIAN We have received information about the BOP Secondary Schools Show jumping Champs being held on Wednesday 19th February at the Edgecumbe Pony Club Grounds and this year they are including Intermediate students. You must have access to a horse and be able to transport it and also be able to jump at least 80cm. Entries close for this event on Monday 10th February. Cost is $35. If you have any interest and require further information please email me urgently karenh@taurangaint.school.nz Any queries on any of the above information please feel free to contact me to discuss further. We hope your child enjoys their time here at school and makes the most of all the sporting opportunities we offer. Kind Regards Karen Hampton Sports Coordinator
Tauranga Intermediate School Sport Options Term 1 2014 PLEASE KEEP THIS FORM Sport Day of Week Time Location Start/Finish Dates Cost Cricket Saturday 8.15am - 12.00pm Various in WBOP 15/22 Feb - 12 April $35 Waterpolo A & B Grade 4.00pm - 8.30pm Windermere Polytec Pool 11 Feb - 8 Apr $40 Waterpolo C Grade Friday 4.00pm - 6.00pm Windermere Polytec Pool 21 Feb - 11 Apr $40 Kiwi Volleyball Super League Volleyball B Grade Super League Volleyball A Grade Tennis Coaching Thursday Friday 3.15pm - 4.15pm 4.00pm - 7.30pm 4.00pm - 7.30pm Thursday 7.30am -8.30am 3.00pm - 4.00pm 7.30am -8.30am TIS TECT Gym 28 Feb - 10 Apr $15 TECT Arena Baypark 21 Feb - 11 Apr $20 QEYC TIS Turf 18 Feb - 15 Apr $20 18/20 Feb 8/10 Apr $25 Golf Lessons Tae Kwon Do Gymnastics Girls/Boys Surfing Trampoline Squash Hip Hop Cheerleading Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Friday Thursday Thursday 9.00am - 12.00pm Tauranga Golf Course 18/19 Feb 1/2 Apr 3.15pm 4.15pm 3.15pm 5.15pm 4.00pm - 5.00pm 7.15am - 8.15am TBC 3.15pm - 4.00pm 4.00pm -5.00pm $75 TIS Hall 11 Feb 15 Apr $50 TIS TECT Gym 12 Feb - 16 Apr $80 Omanu Beach 12 Feb - 16 Apr $50/$70 TIS TECT Gym 18 Feb 15 Apr $10 School Squash Court 18/19/21 Feb - 8/9/11 Apr $55 TIS Hall 20 Feb - 10 Apr $70 TIS Hall 20 Feb - 10 Apr $70 Please complete the attached form and return it, with payment, to the Sports Office. We will require parent assistance with Cricket, Waterpolo, and Volleyball Teams. Please indicate if you are able to help coach/manage/assist/supervise a team on the Sport Options Return Slip Forms must be returned by Thursday 13 February ( at the latest - earlier if possible) Please contact Karen Hampton Ph 578 4401 Ext 114 or Mob 0273 925 393 e-mail karenh@tauranga-int.school.nz
Sport Options Return Slip Term 1, 2014 Student s Name Room Parent s Name Phone Number/Mobile Email Sign Please circle or highlight the appropriate sections on the table below to clearly indicate the student and/ or parent involvement. SPORT COST PARENT COACH PARENT OTHER MANAGER Cricket $35 Yes/No Yes / No Scoring Yes/No Umpiring Yes/No Waterpolo A & B Grade $40 Yes / No Yes / No Waterpolo C Grade $40 Yes / No Yes / No Kiwi Volleyball $15 Yes/No Super League Volleyball $20 Yes / No Adult Supervisor A Grade Super League Volleyball B Grade $20 Adult Supervisor Tennis Coaching $25 Select Day/Time: Tues AM/PM Thurs AM Golf Lessons $75 TaeKwonDo $50 Gymnastics $80 Assistance Welcome Girls/Boys Surfing $50/$70 Trampoline $10 Squash Coaching $55 Collect a registration form from Sports Office Hip Hop $70 ** Please enrol and make payment direct to: www.rdc.net.nz Cheerleading $70 Payment enclosed $ Cheque/Cash/*Internet Banking * ANZ Bank - A/c 01-0322 0000206-00 please quote student name/room number/sport. If various sports please email details to info@tauranga-int.school.nz and karenh@tauranga-int.school.nz Please return this slip and payment to the Sports Office by Thursday 13 February to ensure teams can be organised and registered on time. Further information required: Cricket Details Only Date of Birth Address
Waterpolo Details Only She/he played in term 4 2013. She/he played in the team in term 4. She/he played Flippa Ball Term 4 2013 She/he played in the team in term 4. Please rank swimming ability Strong Competent swimmer/average ability Can tread water unassisted for 5 minutes She/he can play on a night. She/he can play on a Friday night Waterpolo Introduction/Trial Permission Slip My child of Room wishes to be considered for an A or B Grade team and has my permission to attend the Waterpolo Introduction/Trial on Friday 7 February from 12.30pm - 2.45pm. I can/cannot assist with transport and can take students with seat belts. All students are to meet promptly outside the school gymnasium at the beginning of lunch at 1.00pm. The pool has been booked from 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Students must bring suitable swimwear and a towel with them. My child is not interested in attending the Introduction but wishes to play C Grade Signed Phone Number