Saturday, March 6, 2010

Sports Update


Athletic Sports

A large turn-out with our athletes competing in both track and field. The highlight of the day was John Churton’s record breaking 1.71m in the Under 16 boys’ high jump. This record was previously held by Tony Wilson with a 2005 jump of 1.69m.


John Churton in full flight at the Intercollegiate Athletics

Swimming Sports

A total of 13 swimming records were broken on the day. Congratulations to Sam Pepper (5), Katrina Simmonds (5), Hannah Hammond (2), and Grace Hammond (1) WELL DONE.

A big thank-you to our helpers Shavorne Simmonds, Chris Hicks, Jenny Roberts, Bernadette Saywell, Phillip Dunlop, Fred Hammond, Helen Hammond, Glenys Harris, John Renor and Liz Pepper. Your outstanding help along with our college staff and all our swimmers who competed made this day a memorable and successful one.


Intercollegiate Athletics

Kuranui College was the venue with close to 400 athletes competing in the track and field events. The grounds were in immaculate condition, a credit to our groundsman, Mr Redwood. It was a great evening of competition with some creditable performances by Kuranui College athletes. Well done to all of you.


Sports Notice board

If you play or want to play sports you must view the Sports notice board. Information includes signups, cancellations and coming events. The notice board is located out side between the office and staff room.


Sports Gear

Buy, sell and exchange… if you have gear that’s not being used and you wish to donate it to the college, see Mr Yee at the Sports office.

Winter Sports Coaches/Managers

Still required for Junior Boys and Girls soccer and Junior Boys Rugby, if you can help in any way please contact Mr Yee on (06) 30 49116 , Extension 728.


Mr Donald Yee
Sports Co-ordinator