DHS Sports Report T2 Wk 1
Selwyn Combined 1st XV
Mason Thompson and Louis Ridgen were recently named in the Selwyn Combined Rugby 1st XV team, congratulations lads. There we about 45 players in this years training squad. Etienne Bourhill also trialled for the first time but unfortunately wasn't named in the team, we look to seeing his name in the 2024 team.
Mason and Louis, are currently both Year 13 students, Mason one of our head students and Louis one of our Head or Sports Leaders are awesome role models to our Students. Both put so much back in Rugby, with taking on the coaching role for our U15 team last year and this year coaching both our 1st XV and U15 teams as well as fitting in their own, full on, training and playing schedules with the Combined Team. Truly dedicated and inspirational Leaders!
This year we are privileged to host the Teams first home game, on May 20th against Christ College, kick off is at 2.45pm - come and support the team!
Ryan Booth - NZ Junior Team
Ryan continues his journey with shooting, achieving top results in all his events and now has just been named in the New Zealand 50m Rifle Team to compete in South Korea in July. Congratulations Ryan, we wish you all the best.
Tia Miller - Riding Success
Tia has been competing in the North Canterbury Dressage Series with some great results - ultimately winning the Overall U16 Championship Title with her horse Gold - well deserved Tia - Congratulations.
Rachel McKenzie - Ultimate Frisbee
Rachel was invited by Canterbury Ultimate Frisbee to take part in the NZ Youth Ultimate Champs in Cambridge over the holidays, Rachel one of 6 girls from Canterbury to go. An honour to be asked but a great experience. From this tournament a Junior NZ will be named, our fingers are crossed!
Kaikoura Adventure Race
What a weekend - 21 students, 8 teams and a heap of supporters. Well done everyone.
We are delighted to see a good number of Students taking part and having a go at Multisports - this is one of the fastest growing sports at the moment. Interest is steadily growing within the school, thanks to Lexi Sinclair Dockerill and our 2023 Coast to Coast team of Isla, Jared and Oscar.
SISS Kaikoura Adventure Race 2023
Darfield High School Results
12 Hour Schools Grade - Oscar Stevenson and Camden Waters - 3rd Senior Boys Open - Points 2275, time 14:49.13
3 Hour Public Open - Bridget Moir and Isla Swords - 7th Open Womens Grade - Points 700, time 4:38.12
3 Hour SISS Championships - Seth Vargo, William Thrower, Kyle Towes - 3rd Overall and 2nd in Junior Boys Grade - Points 1600, time 3:57.11
3 Hour Open School Grade
Jack Molloy, Imogen Smith, Hannah Abraham - 3rd Overall and 1st Intermediate Mixed Grade - Points 1600, time 3:20.02
Liberty Lochore, Cameron Yaxley, Ashton Sinclair Dockerill, Cerys McGuinniety 7th Overall and 2nd Intermediate Mixed Grade - Points 1500, time 4:13.25
Maia Wakefield and Jacob Morris - 9th Overall and 1st Junior Mixed Grade, Points 1300, time 3:27.17
Isla Messerer, Chloe Crequer, Georgia Lewis - 10th Overall and 1st Junior Girls Grade, Points 1100, time 4:43.47
Saphia Ridgen, Zara Lowe - 11th Overall and 2nd Junior Girls Grade, Points 800, time 4:15.38
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Thompson Trophy - Basketball
This year our Senior Basketball Team is entered into the Premier Basketball Competition - Thompson Trophy Div 2. All games will be played on a Tuesday Evening. Thanks to Dean Serra for Coaching the team. This is a big step up from Friday Night basketball. We wish the team all the best.
First Game - Tuesday 2nd May
Selwyn Sports Centre
Against Rangiora New Life School
7.30 tip off
Come along and support the Team!
Coast to Coast 2024
We are delighted to have received two entries into the 2024 Coast to Coast event. Both entries are for 2 day 3 person teams.
We will be seeking interest from students in the next couple of weeks to fill these spots - this is a great opportunity to be part of an awesome team.
We are very grateful to Hamish Lowe for offering to support and train anyone wanting to learn to Kayak.
Winter Sports
Next week we kick off the Winter Sports Weekly Competitions Basketball on Tuesday and then the following Netball, Football and Friday night Basketball, the week 3 Hockey and Monday night Year 7 and 8 basketball.
Registrations for teams closes on Tuesday 2nd May for anyone wanting to play in any of the teams. Please check out the notices and facebook posts for meeting, practices and games times.