Sports at CBHS

Multi-Sport

South Island Secondary Schools Triathlon and Duathlon Results:

A great effort from these boys:

• James Trimboy - 2nd Junior Boys
• Alex Cosgriff - 4th Junior Boys
• Ridley Bluett - 6th Senior Boys
• Elliot Tan - 7th Senior Boys

Water Polo

Senior A won the Canterbury Champs Final on Saturday night beating St Bede’s  10-8 on penalties after scores were tied 7 all at full time. CBHS had made a fast start in the game leading 5-0 at half time. St Bede's then started their comeback and managed to score right on the buzzer of full time to take the game to penalties. CBHS held their nerve scoring their first 4 penalties, whilst Sam White in goal save 2 out of the first 4 shots to help the team take the title.

Senior B team finished 4th losing their playoff game to Burnside A - 7-3.

Both teams now head away to Nationals with the A team in Wellington and the B team in Hamilton.

Polo

NZ Polo Association (Inc) has recognised James Reid and Charlie Somerville in their top NZ school squad, congratulations to these boys.  

Le Race

Great to see CBHS represented strongly in the grueling Le Race – a huge effort from these boys!

• James Aroyo
• George Hegan
• Oliver Clark and Josh Davies
• Josh Davies (on the podium for his age group) 

South Island Secondary Schools MX Champs

Lockie Milne battled hard against some of the fastest riders in the South Island in the 12-14yrs 125cc class and came away with 4th Place.

He then went on to compete in the Canvastown MX Champs in Havelock over 2 days racking up an additional 12 more races proving that fitness and consistency was key in keeping up with the front bunch, Lockie came away with 5th place overall in the 12-16yrs 125cc class battling some very strong riders, and then 9th place overall in the 12-16yrs 85cc class with a stacked gate of riders all bustling to get to the front, this class was not without some hitches with a flat front tyre and some last minute clutch resetting but Lockie just kept going out there and pushed harder each lap. Was a great weekend overall leading towards Junior MX Nationals in two weeks time at Flips in the North Island.

Senior Rugby vs American Touring Team - Marin Highlanders from California

It was an exciting and enjoyable rugby match between the CBHS Men and the Marin Highlanders from California. The opportunity for both teams to come together and compete in such a friendly and spirited manner highlights the true essence of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Despite the victory for CBHS, the emphasis on the value of sports and the bonds formed between the players from different backgrounds is truly commendable. Such experiences not only enrich the sporting prowess of individuals but also foster lasting memories and friendships. The gesture of gratitude towards the Marin Highlanders for visiting New Zealand and providing this memorable opportunity reflects the ethos of sportsmanship and hospitality. Indeed, it's more than just a game; it's about the connections and memories created along the way.

Swimming

Canterbury Inter-Secondary Swimming Sports results

31 Boys represented CBHS at the inter-secondary sports. Below are the results for the day:

CBHS was again awarded the top boy's school for the 14th year running.

Athletics - SISS - Timaru

We have wrapped up three fantastic days down in Timaru at this year's SISS Athletics. Our team of 32 athletes enjoyed the incredible Timaru weather and made some great new friendships. We were also assisted by a couple of legends over the weekend in Peter Chaplin and Ricardo De Sousa. Thank you so much to these two for their tireless work.

Results wise we have again performed to a high standard, winning 15 titles, with 17 seconds and six thirds.

The standout performers were cousins Harry Williamson with four titles - Short and Long Hurdles, 4x100 and 4x400m and Henry Sevier with three individual titles - 200m Hurdles, 400m and 800m, with personal bests in all three.

Boys to win individual titles were:

• Hunter Scott - 200m
• James Moore - Shot Put
• Finn McLeod - Discus
• Bill Quigley - Hammer
• Jonty Leary - Shot Put
• Robert Tahi – 400m
• Cooper Wightman - Senior 800m winner.

Our successful relay teams were:

• Vern Toaolamai-Holden, Robert Tahi, Ruan Tahi, Alex Cosgriff - Under 14 - 4 x 100m.
• Jeremy Habwe, Lucas Stevens Noel Ham, Fred Davis - Under 15 - 4 x 100m.
• Bill Quigley, Harry Williamson, Francis Gillies, Hunter Scott - Under 19 - 4 x 100m.
• Hunter Scott, Cooper Wightman, Harry Williamson, Zack Walton - Senior 4 x 400m - NEW RECORD.

A special congratulations to Hunter Scott, Bill Quigley and Cooper Whiteman who have been named in the NZ team for Oceanias in June.

Surfing

Surfing went extremely well in Term 1, it was always a great way to break up the week and leave any problems on land. We had far more numbers than we have ever had for the sport and it was great giving the boys of all abilities the opportunity to experience a sport that has been around for centuries. Despite the conditions on the day the boys always enjoyed themselves coming out of the water with a smile.

A huge thank you to the staff members who have up their time to give the boys the experience. Without them the sport would not run – Mr Mike Boomer, Mr Lukas Sacco, Mr Connor O’Neill, Mr Hugo Saathof and Mr Patrick Coady.

Surfing will run again in Term 4.

Mr Ed Finch

TIC Surfing

Track Cycling

Track Cycling Nationals Champs in Cambridge. Oliver Clark representing Canterbury - U17 Boys.

1st Scratch Race, 2nd Points Race, 2nd Team Pursuit, 2nd Madison, 3rd Team Sprint, 3rd Individual Sprint.

Oliver has been invited to attend a junior track development trip to Malaysia with Cycling NZ from the 28 April –7 May 2024.

Mountain Biking

South Island Secondary Schools (SISS) MTB Championships - read more on our website here.

Old Boy Laurence Pithie

Is set to join Bora-Hansgrohe (a German cycling squad) in 2025.

Laurence Pithie will race for Bora-Hansgrohe in 2025, having agreed terms on a multi-year deal with the German squad.

Riders cannot officially sign for new teams until the UCI transfer deadline is lifted on 1 August, but GCN understands that the New Zealand rider will wear Bora-Hansgrohe colours next season amid interest from several other WorldTour teams.

Pithie, 21, came through the ranks at Groupama-FDJ’s U23 programme and turned professional in 2023 with the French World Tour squad. He had a highly respectable first year in the elite ranks, winning Cholet-Pays de la Loire and claiming several minor placings. But 2024 has seen the rider’s value skyrocket, starting with a win at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Laurence gained 7th placing in the Paris-Roubaix click here to read more.

He backed that up with several impressive outings in the Spring Classics, helping to form the winning break in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, before picking up eighth in Le Samyn, several top-10s in Paris-Nice, and then playing several more cameo roles during the remainder of the cobbled Classics. He will now skip Paris-Roubaix before targeting his Grand Tour debut at the Giro d’Italia.

Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series National Champion

Chris White (Year 13) is the Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series National Champion.

Chris White of Prebbleton in Canterbury is the Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series National Champion after the final round at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon in Feilding this weekend.