Softball
We are excited to introduce a new sport for Term 1 this year... The North Harbour Softball Primary Schools Slowpitch45 Competition.

The North Harbour Softball Primary Schools Slowpitch45 competition runs for 6 weeks during Term 1.

Competition Information:

Competition runs for 6 weeks from 2nd March to 13th April.
Games are played at Rosedale Park, Albany on Thursday afternoons.
Game times will vary between 4.15pm to 7pm (dependent on number of team entries).
Game duration is up to 45mins.
Teams are made up of a maximum of 12 players.
Available for Year 5 & 6 Students only.
Registrations close 16th February

For more information and registration, please use the following link: Slowpitch45

Softball Fundamentals

Runs on a Monday after school on the Northcross Field next to Sherwood.
Runs for 7 weeks starting from Monday 13th February.
More information and registration details for this will be shared via Seesaw once they become available.

Miniball/Basketball
Semester 1 Miniball/Basketball runs during Terms 1 & 2 (Semester 2 runs during Terms 3 & 4. Please note: your child will need to re-register for Semester 2 if they would like to keep playing).

League Information:

Year 1 & 2 Little League - Thursday
Year 3 & 4 Miniball - Tuesday
Year 5 & 6 Basketball - Friday
Games are played at East Coast Bays Leisure Centre - 12 Bute Road, Browns Bay.
Game times vary each week between 3.30pm - 8pm. (Game draws will be shared with you once they have been confirmed by ECB Leisure Centre).
Players are to wear the school PE uniform and non-marking shoes.

For more information and registration, please use the following link: Semester 1 Basketball

Flippa Ball

Flippa Ball is a water based sport and is a great way for kids to be active while building confidence in the water. It is played in a shallow pool and uses a range of ball skills, swimming and team work.

Competition Details:

Games are played on Sunday afternoons anytime between 2.00pm and 6.00pm.
Games consist of 2x 10 minute halves.
Training's take place on Saturdays either between 4.00pm - 5.00pm or 5.00pm - 6.00pm.
Competition runs from Sunday 19th February – Sunday 25th March

For more information and registration, please use the following link: Term 1 Flippa Ball

Badminton
The 2023 North Harbour Badminton Team Challenge is back for another year.

Event Details:Tournament Date: Thursday 1st June
Eligibility:

Teams can be mixed or boys & girls from Years 5 & 6 only.
Minimum 4 players and a maximum 6 players per team.
Please note, we are only able to enter two teams. If we have more then 12 students register then we will run trials with the aim of picking two experienced squads.

For more information and registration, please use the following link: 2023 Badminton

Rugby
The 2023 North Harbour Primary Schools Rugby Festival consists of two tournament rounds. Rounds take place during school time in Term 2 and Term 3 at Windsor Park, Mairangi Bay.

Festival dates:

Round 1 - Thursday 8th June (save day Tuesday 13th June)
Round 2- Thursday 3rd August (Save Tuesday 8th August)

The following divisions are available for students to play in:

Teams can consist of boys, girls or mixed depending on registration numbers
Year 3 & 4 Rippa
Year 5 & 6 Rippa
Year 5 & 6 Tackle - Please note tackle has a 55kg weight limit.

For more information and registration, please use the following link: 2023 Rugby

Gymnastics
The 2023 North Harbour Gymnastics Competition takes place at NHG Gymnastics - Eventfinda Stadium 17 Silverfield, Wairau Valley.

Available for boys and girls Years 1 to 6. Students may enter as an individual or as part of a team of 4.
Disciplines include Floor, Vault, Beam, Bar and Trampoline. Routines will be taught to the students during coaching sessions.
We are looking for students who already have a background in gymnastics, in particular those who have had lessons or belong to a club. However, if they don't have much experience but are really keen, then we are happy to include them.

Competition Dates:

Wednesday 8th November - Years 1 to 4
Thursday 9th November - Years 5 to 6

For more information and registration, please use the following link: 2023 Gymnastics

We also offer various lunchtime/after school sport classes run by other organisations. Below you can find a list of what is currently available:

Coops Football Coaching

Runs on a Thursday afternoon on the school turf.
Available for students aged 6 - 10.
Visit the following link for more information: https://www.coopsfootballcoaching.co.nz/book-online-1

East Coast Bays Lunchtime Football
Fun sessions that will help introduce new players to football and develop the skills and fundamental movements of experienced players in Year 4 and older

6 Sessions that consist of:

Multisport warmups that develop fundamental coordination and movement skills
Skill games that develop fundamental dribbling and passing skills
Football games that develop decision making in a relaxed and fun environment
Led by qualified East Coast Bays football development coaches

More information and registration forms for this will be shared via Seesaw once they become available.

Kiwi Tennis Coaching

Sports within the Community:

Hockey - World Series Programme

The World Series Programme has expanded to now include kids right from School Years 1, all the way to Year 8. Players are grouped to represent a FIH hockey-country, to then compete in a series of weekly small sided competitive “international” games (using our hockey 5’s boards – which means no outs!). Sessions also include specific skill development components each week too, delivered by NHHA coaches.
Located at the National Hockey Centre, and having the whole family engaged on the same night this provides opportunities for our youngest friends and siblings to catch up (or enjoy a cup of Harbour famous hot chips!), while parents can relax on the Village Green and watch the kids compete!
As part of the entry fee participants receive a t-shirt of their chosen country, to be worn for the programme.
This programme caters to all skill abilities. Players new to hockey are welcomed.
All participants must wear a mouth guard.
Sticks are available for Y1-2 participants or new players.
Session times and dates are below:

6 X Monday’s Sessions: 27 February to the 03 April 2023Years 1 -2: 4.30pm – 5.00pmYears 3- 4: 4.30pm – 5.15pmYears 5 – 6: 5.30pm – 6.30pmYears 7 – 8: 5.30 – 6.45pm

Don’t delay, register now with the link below:https://www.harbourhockey.co.nz/programmes/heart-world-series-2023/

Keep any eye out in future newsletters and Seesaw as new sporting opportunities are constantly popping up! In the meantime, if you have any sport related questions, please don't hesitate to contact Andrew via Seesaw or at andrews@sherwoodprimary.school.nz

Ngā mihi,
Andrew Smart
Physical Education Specialist and Sports Coordinator

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