Summer Sport & Athletics

ATHLETICS

We have changed the format of the school athletics this year.

Junior Athletics: Years 0 - 2

Athletics will be held on Wednesday 14 November.  The first activity will start at 9:20am, the last activity will finish at 12:20pm and sprints will begin at 2:00pm culminating in the whole school house relay.

The purpose of this event is for the children to participate in 8 SportStart activities. They will rotate around in house groups.  Your child will need to wear a t-shirt in their house colour.

Students need to come to school with their sunhat, sunblock, sensible running shoes, named drink bottle and a good lunch.  We are looking forward to a fun day. If you have any questions please see your child’s class teacher.

Senior Athletics: Years 3 - 8

Before next Friday the Year 4 to 8 students will have the opportunity to qualify for the South West Zone Athletics being held in Week 5.  The qualifying events and times are as follows (weather dependent):

• Friday 2 November from 11.30am - Year 4-6 Quoits and Vortex
  
• Tuesday 6th November from 9.15am - Year 7 & 8 High Jump and Long Jump
  
• Tuesday 6th November from 2.00pm - Year 4-8 sprints
  
• Wednesday 7th November from 2.00pm - Year 7 & 8 Discus
  
• Thursday 8th November from 2.00pm - Year 7 & 8 Shotput
  
• Friday 9th November - reserve day
  

Those who qualify will be notified by Mr C and a notice will be sent home late next week.  The South West Zone Athletics is on Tuesday 13 November at the Hutt Rec.

On Friday 23 November we will hold a year 3 - 8 Athletics day.  Students will rotate around different athletic activities. The focus will be on participation and fun where the students can earn house points during the day.  Any queries please contact Mr C.

BASKTBALL SINGLETS

There are still some basketball singlets which are yet to be handed back. Please hand these back to Mr C as soon as you can so we can ensure we have enough for the next basketball season.  

BASKETBALL CAMP

We are super excited to announce the first of our Kiwi Hoops Camps coming to the Walter Nash Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for 7-12 year old boys and girls to PLAY, LEARN and HAVE FUN under top youth basketball coaches. 

WHAT: Kiwi Hoops Camp, Hutt Valley
WHEN: Saturday’s 10th and 17th of November, 9am-12pm.
WHERE: Walter Nash Centre
WHO: Ages 7-12, girls and boys from the Hutt Valley
COST: Free!

Kiwi Hoops Camps have a core focus of teaching fundamental movement and basketball skills through games based learning. Players will learn how to move like a basketballer, while developing their ball control, dribbling, passing, catching and shooting skills through fun games.

REGISTRATION - via this online form.

Limited spaces available, those first in get a spot. If we reach capacity preference will be given to those that live or school in the Hutt Valley.

We will email you to confirm your child’s placement on the camp. Don’t worry if you miss out this time, we will be bringing more Kiwi Hoops Camps to you in the near future.

What’s involved?

• Basketball activities from 9am-12pm
• Players are to wear sports attire and non-marking shoes
• Please bring a water bottle and some healthy snacks.

Parents are welcome to come along and watch. 

Sylvia Rangitawa - HVBA Administrator

BASKETBALL REFEREE WORKSHOP

Capital Zone referee workshop.  Sunday 25 November.  See the attached poster for details.