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Events

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Swimming Sports

  • Venue: QE2 
  • Date: 18th February 
  • Age groups: Under 14 years, Under 15 years, Under 16 years, Over 16 years 

Championships are for the more advanced swimmers. 

We are only holding Championship events this year due to lack of facilities in Christchurch. Only A grade students will be participating and they will be able to walk across to the venue. All students who can swim should attempt to compete in this event. 

Inter-secondary 

Our inter secondary school team is selected from times recorded during this event. The Canterbury meeting is March 31st at Jellie Park. 

Regional championships are held later on in the year and we will enter if the students are available.

Cross Country Events/ Road Race Events 

School Championships More information pending 

  • Venue: Avonside Area. 
  • Course: TBC 
  • Date: last week of Term date will be announced when confirmed. 
  • Age groups: Under 14 years, Under 15 years, Under 16 years, Over 16 years 

All races are 3km. All students are encouraged to take part in this event and they will earn house points. Students compete in school PE gear. The top six students or more in each age group will be eligible to go to the secondary school championships and national events. Canterbury Road Race Championships are on May 13th at Canterbury Agricultural Park . The Cross Country Championships are on June 1st at Ascot Golf Club.

Athletics 

  • Venue: Avonside School site
  • Date: March 2nd. 
  • Age groups: Under 14 years, Under 15 years, Under 16 years, Over 16 years 
  • School Championship Athletic Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Discuss, Javelin. The age group champion will be determined by the results achieved in her top 4 events. 

Inter-Secondary School Championships: Our team is selected from students placed at our school athletics day. Students must be available for both days. Preliminary meeting at Te Puna Wai March 15th and finals on Saturday March 19th. 

Swimming School Championships 

For competitors only. February 17th . More information to be announced.