Sports Sign-Ups 2024
Below are the sports sign-up forms for 2024. All information and registration for relevant sporting events will be updated here throughout the year. For more information please contact the Sports Coordinator via sports@cobham.school.nz
Term 2
Boccia
Boccia School Championship will take place on Monday 10th June at Bishopdale YMCA. To be eligible your child must meet one of the AWD classifications.
AWD CLASSIFICATIONS
Physical Disability (PD): This classification is for athletes with physical and visual impairments that affect their ability to compete against able-bodied athletes. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following impairments: amputees, cerebral palsy, limb impairments, little people, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries and visual impairments.
Intellectual Disability/Other (ID/O): This category is for disabled athletes who do not meet the criteria for the above physical disability category. Suitable for any athlete with an intellectual disability or neuro diversity.
For more information please contact the Sports Coordinator directly - s.co-ordinator@wci.school.nz
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South Island Road Cycling
Expressions of interest are now open for the South Island Road Cycling Champs. These will take place in Christchurch on the 6-7th of July.
Please read the google form for all of the details.
Registrations close Friday 7th June.
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South Island Cyclocross
Expressions of interest are now open for the South Island Cyclocross Champs. These will take place in Blenhiem on the 21st of July.
Please read the google form for all of the details.
Registrations close Friday 7th June.
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American Football
We are seeking expressions of interest for students who are interested in participating in an American Flag Football programme with the intention of playing in the South Island tournament in Christchurch in Term 3 and potentially National School tournament in Term 4.
We will be offering a coaching session each week as well as clinics from the National Football Leage (NFL).
Training sessions will be held on Monday from 11.20-12.05pm.
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must be 12 on the 1st of January 2025. From this interest we will select a training squad before
naming a tournament team early next term.
Registrations close Wednesday 15th May.
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CAIMS Ryhtmic Gymnastics
Date: Monday 1st July
Where: Olympia Gym Sports
Please refer to the information on the PSC website for all rules, routines and eligibility for each grade. The information in the Directory is not correct.
Each gymnast competes on two different apparatus. There are 3 apparatus options for each category so you just pick the 2 that you would like to compete on.
Category
Springers 1. Scarf* 2. Hoop 3. Ball
Flyers 1. Ribbon 2. Hoop 3. Ball
Twisters 1. Ribbon 2. Hoop 3. Ball
Students compete 2 out of 3 apparatus
*In the manual it says that scarf is an option for Year 2 students only, however it is included as an option for this competition for all students.
Registrations close Friday 24th May.
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Artistic Gymnastics
Date: COMPETITIVE and RECREATION: Wednesday 19 June 2024Time: Approximately 8.30am – 2.30pmExact times for each grade will be confirmed after entries have closed.Venue: Christchurch School of Gymnastics, 38 Mark Treffers Drive, QEII Park, North Brighton, Christchurch.
All gymnasts must be in Year 5 or above in 2024.
For gymnasts who are currently registered with GSNZ and are competing in the National Competitive Gymnastics. Gymnasts will complete their current WAG/MAG steps or levels routines as per the GSNZ manual. If voluntary music is required gymnasts are asked to bring this to the competition.
MAG - Level 1 and over. Boys will compete in 4 routines - floor, high bars, parallel bars and vault only.WAG - STEPS (Striving Towards Excellence in Performance) STEP 2 and up.
Registrations close at the end of the day on Friday 24 May.
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Term 1
Cobham Intermediate School Tennis Championships
Date: Thursday 4th April
The Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate School Tennis Champs are a one-day tournament played at the Te Kura Tennis Club (Hagley Park).
Student information:
• All players must have their own tennis racquet and 2 tennis balls.
• All matches (except finals) are the first to reach 6 games. There is NO advantage rule.
• Finals only are the best of three sets, with full rules including, advantage, deuce, and winning a set by 2 games / break point.
• Players are to umpire their own games – please replay any doubtful points. If there is a problem, put your racquets down on the court and find Miss Waters.
• Games are played as a one-day tournament.
• This is a knockout competition, if you lose, you are out of that section. If you win, you continue to the next stage of the draw. Students who lose a match will have no further competitive games to play, however, there will be an opportunity for further non-competitive matches (singles & doubles).
• Once games have been completed it is the responsibility of the winner to inform the teacher in charge of the result.
Registrations close Wednesday 27th March.
If you have any questions about this tournament, please see Miss Waters in Takere 6, or email r.waters@wci.school.nz
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Weekly Road Cycling
**The school does not have any involvement in this, other than the initial interest via this form and online entries for relevant events.**
Road Cycling:
- Starting date: 1 May for the time trial. This sign-up form will close on Friday 5th April at 3pm.
- Riders in the Cobham team will compete every Wednesday afternoon at Tai Tapu over terms 2 and 3 in the Christchurch Schools Cycling road competition as part of an overall Cycling NZ Schools programme.
- OLD TAI TAPU ROAD – HALSWELL
- 1.5km from Main Akaroa Highway just past Rossendale/Bicycle Thief Restaurant
- Racing for all ages
- Boys and Girls
- Road Bikes must be used
There is a minor charge to participate, which covers affiliation fees to Cycling NZ.
For more details, please see the School Cycling Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/709711666642228
Registrations close Friday 5th April at 3pm.
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Basketball Trials
This is the registration for your child to trial, and if selected, play for a Cobham Basketball team in 2024.
Basketball is one of our biggest sports at Cobham and games are played on a Friday after school/evening. The number of teams and competitions that we enter, will be dependent on numbers, talent, AND availability of volunteers who are willing to coach.
If students are selected for a Cobham Basketball team, they MUST be prepared to play every week. If they are successful in being selected in one of our top teams, there will also be the opportunity to play in other tournaments throughout the year, some of which include trips outside of Christchurch in the school holidays (these are not compulsory if you just want to play on Friday nights).
There will be a fee of approximately $80 per student for the basketball season (terms 2 & 3), which covers registration fees, venue hire, coaches, & uniforms. Tournaments will be paid in addition to this amount. As basketball is an OPTIONAL extra-curricular activity at Cobham, payment must be made prior to the beginning of the season.
Trials dates for these teams will be held during school time during week 9.
Registrations for these trials close Friday 15th March
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Competitive Winter Sport
Competitive Winter Sport is an opportunity for students to compete against other schools in the CAIMS Weekly Winter Sports Competition. It runs weekly for 10 consecutive weeks during school time in terms 2 & 3 and the competition begins on Tuesday 21 May (week 5 of term 2).
Competitive sports on offer are: (note that ALL sports are open to all genders).
- Badminton
- Football
- Hockey
- Netball
- Rugby Rippa
- Rugby Tackle 10s
- Squash
- Table Tennis
Trials
There will be trials for all sports where the number of students registered exceeds the amount students we are able to enter. Based on previous years, there will likely be trials for the following sports: hockey, football, rugby tackle, rippa, netball, table tennis, & badminton.
The trial period will begin on Thursday 28th March during school time and will run for three weeks (weeks 9, 10 &11 of term 1), with week 1 of term 2 being a contingency day. The aim is that every child should aim to attend as many trials as possible to ensure they have sufficient time in front of the selectors. To ensure trials are as fair as possible for all students, there will be at least two selectors for each sport.
The number of teams we have on offer will be dependent on the number of parent volunteers we have to coach teams.
If your child is not selected in a team for Competitive Winter Sport, or they do not wish to trial, they will participate in a sporting activity either at school or an off-site venue during our winter sport time on a Tuesday afternoon in terms 2 & 3. In previous years we have offered paid off-site activities for students to opt into, such as ice-skating, gymnastics, and ten-pin bowling, as well as providing free sporting activities that take place at school. More information regarding non-competitive paid and free options will available and sent out soon.
All fees for additional extracurricular activities your child opts into are added to your child's school account and must be paid before that activity begins. Please contact Jo McGregor (finance@wci.school.nz) if you have any queries regarding payments or your school account. As it is an optional activity, if it remains unpaid your child may be unable to participate. There will be a fee to pay to participate in winter sport, which covers the bus fares. This will be between $55-$65.
Please note that NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Registrations close at the end of the day on Wednesday 13 March.
Click here for the Competitive Winter Sport Sign-up Form
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AIMS Games Individual Athlete Interest Form
If you wish for your child to be considered to compete in an individual sport you must fill in this form by Friday 15 March.
Individual Sports on offer at AIMS Games:
AWD (athletes with disabilities)
Badminton
BMX
Canoe Sport
Cross Country
Golf
Gymnastics
Indoor Bowls
Mountain Biking
Orienteering
Rock Climbing
Squash
Surfing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Yachting
Expressions of interest close Friday 15 March
CLICK HERE TO EXPRESS INTEREST
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Basketball 'A' Team
Basketball is one of our biggest sports at Cobham and games are played on a Friday after school/evening. There will be a fee of approximately $80 per student for the basketball season (terms 2 & 3), which covers registration fees, venue hire, coaches, & uniforms. As basketball is an OPTIONAL extra-curricular activity at Cobham, payment must be made prior to the beginning of the season.Tournaments will be paid in addition to this amount.
If your child is to make the A team there will be the opportunity to play in other tournaments throughout the year. Tournaments will be paid in addition to the above amount. There extra tournaments include:
South Island Primary Tournament in Rangiora- Friday 14th April - Monday 17th April (cost approximately $60 per player)
CAIMS Winter Tournament in Christchurch- Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th August (cost TBC)
AIMS Games in Tauranga- Saturday 7th to Friday 13th September (cost TBC)
Trials for the A squad will be held during school time from the 11th-15th of March. Further information regarding times will be posted in the school notices. Trials for others teams will be after these trials.
Sign ups for all other basketball teams will be posted in the coming weeks.
Registrations close Wednesday 6th March
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Korfball
Korfball is an exciting sport that is growing in popularity in Canterbury and we are thrilled to be able to get this sport up and running at Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate this year.
We would love to get students participating with the intention of exposing them to a new sporting option and developing new skills. For most players this will be a new sport to them, which has elements of Netball and Basketball.
We are fortunate to have the wonderful MIXX coaches come in and run sessions with each class this term. They will teach students about the rules of the game and some skills to play it.
MIXX are holding a tournament for schools in Christchurch to compete in. This is being held on Monday 8th April (Monday Week 11 Term 1).
We will look to hold trials if we get big numbers so we can put some teams together, otherwise we will try to run a few skills sessions prior to the tournament.
We would love to have lots of people sign up! No experience required! There will be plenty of opportunities to learn how the game works. Here is a link to watch what the game looks like.
Please fill this form in to sign up by Friday 8th March at 3pm: Registration Form
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SOUTH ISLAND SCHOOLS MTB CHAMPS
Venue: The 2024 Skoda South Island School MTB Championships will be held at Coronet Peak, hosted by Coronet Peak with support from Queenstown MTB Club.
Dates: 21 March - 23 March.
Wednesday 20 March - Open / DH unofficial practice
Thursday 21st March - Cross Country
Friday 22nd March - Downhill
Saturday 23rd March - Enduro
Sunday 24th March - Weather Day
Note that this event is for experienced riders only and parents/caregivers are responsible for their child/children at this event.
Entry fees are as follows:
Downhill (DH) = $75*
Enduro (END) = $55
Cross Country (XCO) = $48
Cross Country Relay = $64 per team
*Includes race day lift pass
For more info, please read the registration form.
Registrations close Monday 23rd February (week 4).
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SCHOOL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The school swimming sports is an optional, competitive event. All entrants must be confident swimmers.
Date: Thursday 15 February
Time: 9:45 am - 12:15 pm
Venue: Jellie Park
Cost: $3, which covers the cost of hiring the pool.
Events at the Cobham Swimming Sports are:
50m Butterfly (Open event - Year 7 & 8 combined)
50m Freestyle
50m Backstroke
50m Breaststroke
100m Individual Medley
Interclass Relay Event
Students must enter a minimum of two events NOT including the relay.
Entry in this event is compulsory for students who are wishing to be in contention to represent Cobham in the CAIMS Triathlon, who are wishing to be in a 2024 Cobham water polo team.
Registrations close Tuesday 7 February (Week 2).
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CAIMS SUMMER TOURNAMENT
Date: Tuesday 5 MarchTime: 9am - 3pm (approximately)Venue: VariousSports: Cricket, Touch, Softball, Bowls, Orienteering, Golf, Tennis, & Mixx (formally known as Korfball).
**STUDENTS MAY REGISTER FOR ONE SPORT ONLY** This is due to time restraints and logistics with trials. The tournament rules also stipulate that students are only allowed to participate in one sport only on the day.
Please note that this tournament does clash with Year 7 camps. Please take this into consideration BEFORE registering.Trials
There will be trials for all sports where the number of students registered exceeds the number of students/teams we are able to enter. We will likely have trials for the following sports in weeks 2 & 3: cricket, touch, mixx, and softball.
More information on trials will be available after registrations.Registrations close Wednesday 7th February (week 2).
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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WATER POLO
Please click the link below if you wish to trial for a Cobham water polo team.
For more details on water polo, please read the information on the registration form. Competition dates are yet to be advised.
The number of teams for 2024 will be dependent on the number of students registered.
Trials will be held in weeks 2 & 3. At trials, students will be assessed on deep water swimming and ball-handling skills. Students must be confident in swimming in deep water.
Registrations close Monday 5th February (week 2).
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VOLLEYBALL
KiwiVolley is a modified game for Yr 7-8 children which can be played indoors, on grass or the sand.
Location: St Margarets College Gym (12 Winchester St)
Dates: Wednesdays, February 21st to April 3rd (no session on March 20th)
Time: 4:15pm to 5:45pm
Cost: $200 per team
As volleyball is an OPTIONAL extra-curricular activity at Cobham, payment must be made prior to the beginning of the season.
Registrations close Wednesday 7th February.