Here are current and upcoming sports notices and events.

COMING UP THIS WEEK:

Good luck to Niamh Townsend, Millie and Amaya East, Ryan Enoka, Matthew Botting and Cody Armstrong who are all competing at the New Zealand Secondary School Track and Field Championships in Christchurch this weekend. We wish you all the very best and can’t wait to hear all about it!

Events:

Cody Armstrong: Senior 400m, 4x400m mixed relay

Matthew Botting: Senior 200m, 4x400m mixed relay

Ryan Enoka: Senior discus throw, Senior shot put

Niamh Townsend: Senior 100m sprint

Millie East: 4x400m mixed relay

Amaya East: Junior 800m, 4x400m mixed relay

Sports Calendar:  Term 4, 2023

The term calendar is an overview of the sports events that are happening this term. If you have any questions about any upcoming events, please come and see Ignacio and Claire at the Sports Hub or email us at sports@mtaspiring.school.nz

8-10 December - NZSS Athletic Champs - Christchurch

Extra Info: The following websites / pages have detailed information regarding sport and competition the latest updates regarding school sport:

http://www.osssa.org.nz/ (Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association Inc.)

https://www.schoolsportnz.org.nz/ (School Sport New Zealand)

https://sportnz.org.nz/ (Sport New Zealand)

SPORTS NOTICES

CHALLENGE WĀNAKA SECONDARY SCHOOL TRIATHLON

The Challenge Wānaka Secondary School Triathlon is taking place in February next year.

When: Thursday 15 February 2024

Where: Glendhu Bay

COST: $12

The Course:

For U14, U16: the course will be made up of a 300m swim, 10km bike and 3.5km run

For U19: the course will be made up of a 400m swim, 20km bike, 4km run

Entries: All MAC entries are completed by the school. To enter, please use this link and complete the registration form: Challenge Wānaka Entry Form . DO NOT enter via the Challenge Wānaka website.

Event information: 2024 Event Information

SPORTS RESULTS

CRICKET

Last week 20 Years 9-10 girls headed to Cromwell to take part in New Zealand’s first Girls Smash-5 Cricket tournament. The event was used as a pilot for what will become a New Zealand-wide initiative. The students had a great day participating in fun skills activities and then playing four games against schools from Queenstown and Cromwell.

The games were fast paced and full of action and our three teams improved vastly over the course of the day. We finished on a high with our three teams finishing in 1st, 3rd and 5th place. Huge thanks to Neil Stuart and Lydia McRae for their help with the teams.

Teams:

MAC YELLOW

Heidi Jarvis

Caroline Smith

Hana Jones

Fenella Millen

Sophia Menlove

Francesca Peters

Lottie King

MAC RED

Liv Fairmaid

Madi Smith

Lyndajayne Kitto

Ivy Adams

Vera Jacobsen

Sybella Pepper

Winifred McAllister Brown

MAC BLACK

Mikayla Botting

Denali Emmitt

Chantel Rudhall

Aashra Nepal

Niamh Gronen

Alex Kettle

ORIENTEERING

Last week we took 78 students to Alexandra to compete in the Central Otago Primary School Orienteering Championships. The students faced tough competition from around Central Otago, but we came away with some awesome results.

Year 7-8 Girls

3rd place - Sammy Watkins

Year 7-8 Boys

1st place - Liam Thomas

2nd place - Lucas Simpson

3rd place - Theo Taylor

MINISTOCK RACING

Cooper Arkell (Year 10) has been racing in at Central Motor Speedway (Cromwell Speedway) for nearly two years. He is racing a Youth Ministock – which is a category just for teenagers aged 12-17 years old. The cars get up to 80-90kph and races are typically 10 laps long. Youth Ministocks is used as a stepping stone into other speedway and motor racing categories.

This year Cooper has had some great results. The first race of the season he got second overall with some very close racing. Two weeks ago, that competitive racing continued with Cooper getting two second placings, and a first which gave him the overall win for the night. He also won the 'Driver of the night' award. This prize is awarded to the driver who races fair and clean and shows respect for other drivers while still being competitive.

Last weekend was another night of really close and exciting racing with the lead swapping many times between Cooper and another Cromwell driver, with Cooper eventually coming out second overall after gaining another two second placings, and a first for the night. Congratulations Cooper. We look forward to watching your progress over the next few years!

NETBALL

SAVE THE DATES - NETBALL 2024

Whilst the netball season finished a while ago the MANC (Mt Aspiring Netball Club) Committee have been busy planning for netball in 2024. We know that calendars fill up with after school activities so here is some important information below - save the dates!

1. Optional Pre-Season Training

• Summer Training Options

For those of you interested, please find attached a few summer conditioning options and a link to a Body Weight Circuit to help you get started towards your 2024 netball goals. Email mancanetball@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like videos of these circuits sent to you.

• Senior (Year 11-13) Five Optional Week Pre-Season Training

Day: Mondays

Dates: Feb: 12, 19, 26th Mar: 4, 11th

Time: 4.30pm-6.00pm

Location: Outside MAC Courts

- Years 7 to 10 - Optional Netskills Training in Term 1

MANC are pleased to fully support the Pre-season Training provided by N.E.T. Skills Academy, Wanaka. Janine Laney has a wealth of knowledge and experience. N.E.T. Skills will be held on either Mondays or Tuesdays or the year 7 and 8's and 9's at Aspiring Central.

Please follow N.E.T Skills Academy, Wanaka on Facebook or email netskillsacademywanaka@gmail.com for further information.

2. Trials

• Netball Trials Year 9 &10, Senior A & B, Year 11-13 Development

1st: Wed 28th Feb, 3.30-9.00pm

2nd: Sun 10th March, 3.30-8.00pm

3rd: Wed 13th March 3.30-9.00pm (Invitation Only)

Location: Wanaka Recreation Centre (years and times to be confirmed)

• Senior A & B

Those interested in trialling for the Senior A and/or the Senior B team will be trialling for a competitive, performance-based team. During the trials they will be assessed and ranked on:

1. Individual Skills

2. Positional Specific Skills

3. Game Play

4. Fitness

Upon selection they will be required to attend all practices, games and tournaments. Tournament dates below:

• Senior A & B: Otago Secondary Schools (9 and 10 June plus travel day on the 8 June)

• Senior A & B: Barbara Bell Cup – Alexandra 11 August 

• Senior A: SISS (2-5 Sept – plus travel before and after)

3. Year 7 / 8 Grading Days Term 1

Date: 1st Grading Session Wed 21 Feb, 2nd Grading Day Thurs 29 Feb

Time: 3.30-5.00pm

Location: Outside MAC courts

Grading days help selectors determine the abilities of each player in order to help finalise teams. We encourage all year 7's and 8's to attend. Further info to follow.

4. Provisional Netball Optional Pre-Season Training Weekend TBC

Save the dates 24 / 25 Feb and / or 6 / 7 April. We are hoping to hold some optional pre-season training and information sessions at the Recreation Centre. Fee TBC. Save the date. More info to follow. Subject to volunteer availability. Coaches - email mtaspiringnc@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.

5. Year 9 and 10's Term 2 / 3

Exciting news for the Year 9 and 10 students. Saturdays will now feature a thrilling new competition grade, where our teams will face off against others from the Central Otago area. Games will take place in Dunstan, Cromwell, Wānaka, and Queenstown based on the draw. This fantastic opportunity aims to help our players improve their skills within their age groups and gain valuable tournament experience.

6. AGM - PRESIDENT & NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS REQUIRED!

Look out for the date of the AGM in February / March. All Welcome. We require a new President and committee members are always welcome.

7. REGISTRATIONS FOR 2024 SEASON

Registrations for the 2024 season will open at the beginning of February. Look out for registration

links via Facebook page or emails.

Facebook: Please follow us for up-to-date information on the Mt Aspiring Netball Club page.

Email: mtaspiringnc@gmail.com with any queries.

The Mt Aspiring Netball Club wishes you a very Happy Christmas and a safe New Year.

Best wishes

MT ASPIRING NETBALL CLUB 

RUGBY - Years 9-13 students

COMMUNITY SPORTS NOTICES

These activities are all run externally (not through MAC), but they are aimed at our students, so we don’t want you to miss out! If you have any questions about the activities listed below, please contact the appropriate club/organiser and they will be able to help you.

ATHLETICS

The Aspiring Athletes Club is looking for some help with some of their new timing technology. If you are in Year 10 or above and are interested in the position, please contact them using the details below.

Exciting opportunity for sports enthusiasts and tech-lovers!

Are you passionate about sports and eager to dive into cutting-edge technology? Here's a chance to embark on a rewarding project while earning petrol or New World vouchers.

Aspiring Athletes is seeking a dedicated individual to take charge of our sophisticated FinishLynx and Identilynx Photofinish camera system, along with the comprehensive management tool, Lynxpad. Lynxpad simplifies competition management by streamlining the allocation of times to individual athletes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full operation and management of FinishLynx and Identilynx Photofinish camera system • Utilization of Lynxpad for efficient competition setup and athlete time allocation.

Time requirements:

• Initial training as needed

• Thursday Club Nights October – March

• Some Saturdays throughout summer

About the technology:

The FinishLynx and Identilynx Photofinish camera system delivers precise time recordings down to 100ths of a second. It captures image splices of athletes as they cross the finish line, enabling accurate individual time measurements.

Benefits and career growth:

Operating this system is a complex yet gratifying opportunity! Acquiring these skills opens doors to high-demand opportunities during the summer track and field season across major cities in NZ. Moreover, global competitions like the Olympic Games rely on teams of technicians proficient in delivering accurate results for stadiums.

Is this the beginning of your new career path?

This role offers an immersive experience in mastering a state-of-the-art technology. Your duties will include self-taught familiarity with the system and operation during Thursday Club Nights and some Saturday mornings. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

How to apply:

If you're ready to explore this exciting opportunity, please express your interest by emailing us at aspiringathleteswanaka@gmail.com.