SPORTS
Term 1 is a busy term with lots of fun sports events on, so make sure you keep up to date with all of the information through the school newsletter and the daily notices. Our Mount Aspiring College Sports Hub Facebook page is also a great place to keep an eye on upcoming sporting events and opportunities. If you ever have any questions come and see Ignacio (Head of Sport) and Claire (Sports Coordinator) in the Sports Hub (at the entrance to the gym) anytime. You can also contact us via email at sport@mtaspiring.school.nz
COMING UP THIS WEEK:
- Good luck to our Senior Mixed Touch Team which is competing in the Otago Secondary School Touch Championships on Saturday in Dunedin.
- Good luck to our rowers who are competing in the South Island Secondary Schools Championships in Twizel from Friday to Sunday this week.
- Good luck to the 11 MAC students who are competing in the South Island Secondary Schools Triathlon Championships in Oamaru on Sunday.
- Good luck to Raphael Anderson and Jude Straker who are competing in the Intercollegiate Schools Golf Tournament in Dunedin on Monday.
- Good luck to our large team of Years 7/8 students who are competing at the Upper Clutha Athletics Championships on Thursday 7 March.
Sports Calendar: Term 1, 2024
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
Term 1:
1-3 March - South Island Secondary School Rowing Championships
2 March - Otago Secondary School Touch Championships
3 March - South Island Secondary School Triathlon Championships
5 March - Central Otago Secondary School Futsal tournament
7 March - Upper Clutha Primary School Athletics Championships
8-10 March - Otago Secondary Schools Athletic Championships
9-10 March - Otago Secondary School Senior Volleyball Championships
13-14 March - QUAD Tournament
15 March - MAC Swimming Sports
16-17 March - South Island Secondary School Touch Tournament
18-23 March - MAADI - NZSS Rowing Championships
21-22 March - New Zealand Secondary School Triathlon Championships
21-23 March - South Island Secondary School Mountain Bike Championships
27 March - Central Otago Primary School Athletics Championships
3 April - Top Bike
5-7 April - South Island Secondary School Athletics Championships
7 April - Otago Primary School Swimming Championships
10 April - MAC Enduro Mountain Biking Champs
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
Our Sports Notices section has important information about upcoming events, including links to entry forms.
RUGBY
MAC rugby registrations are now due for all Years 9-13 players. Please visit https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/256690 to register.
NETBALL TRIALS
Netball registrations have now closed and the trials and grading sessions are underway.
Years 9/10:
Sunday 10 March - 3:30 - 6pm - Aspiring Central (Old Mitre 10 Building)
Wednesday 13 March - 3:30 - 6pm - Wānaka Rec Centre
Please wear PE uniform.
Years 11/13:
Sunday 10 March - 6-8pm - Aspiring Central (Old Mitre 10 Building)
Wednesday 13 March - 6-8pm - Wānaka Rec Centre
Please wear PE uniform.
If you have any netball related questions, please contact mtaspiringnc@gmail.com.
SPORTS RESULTS
We love to hear what our MAC students have been up to in the sporting arena. Please keep us up to date with any news at sports@mtaspiring.school.nz.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Last week, 50 Mount Aspiring College students competed in the annual MAC Downhill Mountain Biking Championships. Cardrona put on a fantastic event for us and there was lots of fast paced action on the course.
Podium finishes were awarded to:
Junior Girls:
1st - Paige Boomsma
2nd - Jordi Bright
3rd - Emily Boswell
Junior Boys:
1st - Toby Hartnell
2nd - Frank McSweeney
3rd - Ziggy Horkings
Intermediate Girls:
1st - Eva Small
2nd - Brynn Smith
3rd - Olive Woolley
Intermediate Boys:
1st - Ryan Hartnell
2nd - Reko Wheeler
3rd - Sam Clarke
Senior Girls:
1st - Ruby Smith
2nd - Emily Schmidt
Senior Boys:
1st - Kalan Evans
2nd - Finn Woolley
3rd - Niko Campbell
For full results see here: MAC Downhill MTB Champs results
TRIATHLON
Last weekend, Josh Moody (Year 13) represented New Zealand at the Oceania Junior Triathlon Championships in Napier. He had a great race in the hot and windy conditions and finished 28th out of a field of 45 athletes. His non-wetsuit sea swim started him off on the back foot, but he managed to catch people up on the run and was really happy with his race. What an awesome achievement Josh. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!
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.
NETBALL
Thinking about playing netball this year and wanting to get a bit fitter, stronger and better prepared for the season ahead?
Keen to get some ideas about what you can do at home and at the gym to reduce your injury risk and play your best netball this season?
Come along to FREE preseason netball training with physiotherapist Paula Shortall, NetballSmart Activator.
MAC outdoor courts Thursday 29 February and 7 March 6-7pm.
JUNIOR RUGBY
HOCKEY
Upper Clutha Hockey Club 2024 Season Information
If you are considering playing hockey this season you can join the Upper Clutha Hockey Club, our local club, which belongs to the Central Otago Hockey Association.
We have a half sized turf in Wānaka located beside the Wānaka Recreation Centre (41 Sir Tim Wallis Drive) where practices will be held.
Registration: Open in March; keep an eye out for the registration link on our Facebook Page, website or in the school newsletter (https://uppercluthahockey.club /Facebook: Upper Clutha Hockey Club)
Season: Club: May - August (term 2 and 3)
Rep hockey: July ( National U18s men/ U18s women tournaments take place during the winter holidays); you are eligible to play for the Central Otago Hockey Association if you sign up with a club in Central Otago;
School: Winter Tournament Week ( Term 3, week 8) - there will be a separate trial held to be selected for the school tournament team.
Games: Games are played on the full sized turf in Cromwell and some games in Queenstown during weekdays.
The Division 1 or Senior Reserve A teams are co-ed teams and play on a Friday afternoon/evening - UCHC will have one 1st XI mixed gender team entering this grade
The division 2/ Senior Reserve B grade is a single sex competition with girls teams (Y9-13) playing on a Thursday and the boys teams (Y9-13) playing on a Mondayl; Upper Clutha Hockey club hopes to enter a girls and a boys team into this grade;
In the High School grades 3 games are usually played each afternoon (@4.30pm or 4.45pm @5.45pm or 5.50pm @7pm or 7.10pm)
Trials: Trials for the 1st XI mixed hockey team will be held after registrations have closed at the end of March (date to be announced; you will need to register for trials should you wish to play in the 1st XI team)
Transport: Transport for hostel students to the games will be sorted by the managers of the teams
OP Classes: There is often a clash with OP classes on the afternoon hockey is on; If you have OP you most likely won’t make the first game played in the afternoon; if you are an experienced hockey player who thinks they most likely will make the 1st XI team and your OP class in on a Friday, you may want to discuss a change of OP class with your teacher.
Coaching/Umpiring: If you are keen to coach a team or want to umpire, let us know! Coaching hours count towards the student in the community (SIC) hours and will reduce your subscription. We pay our umpires
You may also play up a grade for the men or women's team in the Senior Central Otago competition for no extra fees (game day is on Saturdays)
Contact: If you have any further questions, please contact Chrissi Pettit via email (secretary@uppercluthahockey.club) or phone (021795919)
2023 UCHC 1st XI mixed team (winner of the Div 1 grade)
FOOTBALL
Wānaka AFC - 2024 Registrations Now Open!
We’re excited to let you all know that registrations are NOW OPEN for the 2024 Wānaka AFC club season!
Registrations are open for the following:
- 2024 Wānaka AFC Club Season: Juniors, Youth and Seniors
- Come & Try: 4 weeks of free, non-committal 'have a go' sessions
- Soccer Sisters Come & Try: 4 weeks of free, non-committal 'have a go' Girls Only sessions
- Pre-Academy: Players U7-U12
- The Academy: Invitation Only
You can find everything you need to know on the Wānaka AFC website, including information about age groups, training dates and times, season dates, fees, payment, how to register and more.
VISIT HERE to read more and register.
Make sure you check us out on Facebook and Instagram where we post regular updates, too!
Please feel free to get in touch with us directly if you have any questions or concerns, we are more than happy to help. You can reach us at info@wanakafootball.nz or academy@wanakafootball.nz
