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SPORTS 2019
INFORMATION & IMPORTANT DATES
IN
Director of Sport
Rosie Kirkpatrick
027 305 2472
Sports Assistant
Sarah Ngan Kee
Email
sport@onslow.school.nz
Phone
04 478 8189 x 801
Website
www.onslow.school.nz/current-students/sports
The Sports Office is located in the Link Foyer and students are welcome to visit anytime between
8.30am and 4.00pm.
Please Note
The information in this booklet was as accurate as it could be at the time of going to print. Dates may
change as might costs. Please check the Sports Website and watch the Daily Notices regularly for
information updates. Updates will also be sent out to registered students to both student and parent/
caregiver email addresses.
If any students would like to get involved in a sport that is not included in this booklet, please talk to
the Sports Office about any opportunites there may be.
Fair Play
Onslow College abides by the rules of Fair Play. These rules include:
Play hard but fair
Play within the rules
Respect the referees decisions
Respect the opposition and their supporters
Respect coaches and managers
Respect yourself and other members of your team
Enjoy yourself while playing sport
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DATE ITEM TIME PLACE COMMENTS
ONLINE SPORTS
Registration for all 2019 Sport
From Mid Decem-
REGISTRATION Online MUST be completed online by 24
ber
Jan.
Year 9 - 13
Registration issues can be sorted in
30th Jan Course Confirmation Year 11-13 All day TBC
person with the Sports Dept.
2nd Feb Premier 1-4 Cricket Various Various Games commence
Ask Sports Department about any
7th Feb Year 9 First Day All day Sports Office
registration issues
Summer sport commences for Various days CHECK EMAILS AND NOTICES
7th Feb Various
Juniors Yr 11-13 by code FOR INFORMATION
Ask Sports Department about any
8th Feb Year 10 First Day All day Sports Office
registration issues
9th Feb Snr T20/Int/Jnr Cricket Various Various Games commence
Summer sport commences for Various days CHECK EMAILS AND NOTICES
11th Feb Various
Juniors Yr 9-10 by code FOR INFORMATION
Police Vetting Forms for Sum-
Please bring passport and driv-
15th Feb mer Sports Coaches/ End of Day School Office
ers licence for sighting.
Managers Due
Fun 6-aside games & BBQ picnic.
3.00pm-
18th Feb Hockey Family Fun Day Elsdon Turf Bring your stick, mouth guard and
5.00pm
your family!
Onslow College Top Compulsory for Year 9-10. Team
TBC School Athletics All day
Fields chosen for Zone Champs.
25th - 29th March Summer Tournament Week Various Locations
End of Day
Police Vetting Forms for Sum-
Please bring passport and driv-
19th April mer Sports Coaches/ School Office
ers licence for sighting.
Managers Due
Various days CHECK EMAILS AND NOTICES
29th April Winter sport commences
by code FOR INFORMATION
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DATE ITEM TIME PLACE COMMENTS
Payment methods detailed on
10th May Winter Sport Fees Due
Page 6.
14th May Junior Triangular Tournament From 8am Onslow College See information on Page 7.
Last day for students to advise if
Director of Sport and team coach to
25th May available for Winter Tournament
be advised.
Teams
All students MUST wear their
sports team uniform.
1st August Sports Team Photographs From 8.00am Hall Summer teams who loaned uniform
to arrange to borrow from Sports
Office.
Various locations around
2nd - 8th Sept Winter Tournament Week
NZ
(Dates TBC) PRIZE GIVINGS:
Sept Netball TBC Student Centre
Awards for individual teams and
Sept Rugby TBC Student Centre
coaches
Sept Hockey TBC Student Centre
Sept Basketball TBC Student Centre / Gym
Sept OCFC Prizegiving 6.30pm Hall
Most summer sports will need re-
Various days registration. Please watch emails
14th October Summer Sport (T4) commences Various
by code and notices for information at end
of Term 3.
Onslow College Raroa Normal ALL top sports teams expected to
23rd Oct 6.30pm attend. Nominees and their parents
Sports Awards Intermediate School Hall will be advised by email.
College Sport Wellington Te Rauparaha Arena
From 5.15pm Students and parents advised by
3rd Nov Sports Person of the Year Porirua email invitation. For finalists only -
Awards not nominees.
21st Nov CMO Thank You Dinner 6.30pm TBC Invites will be sent out in November
Cricket Prizegiving and Alumni
Dec (Date TBC) From 11am Onslow College All welcome
Day
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Sports registration for BOTH SUMMER AND WINTER CODES must be completed online by all year
levels (using the link sent out via email) by Thursday 24th January.
Please email Rosie on sport@onslow.school.nz ASAP if you have any registration problems
On the 30th January Yr 11-13 students will be able to talk to the Sports Department about reg-
istration questions and Sports Uniform Order forms.
Year 9 students can ask any registration questions on 7th February (first day).
Year 10 students can ask any registration questions on 8th February (first day).
Please find the following forms on the website by clicking on Sports Registrations & Forms:
Sports Uniform Order Forms - only fill out if you will DEFINITELY be purchasing this item, if
you have any questions about what uniform you will need please contact the Sports Office.
Parent Coach/Manager Forms - please fill out and return if you are interested in one of these
positions this year.
Payment Plan Forms - please fill out if you will be paying sports fees in part payments
Daily Information
The Sports Notice Board, situated outside the Sports Office window (link foyer area), contains infor-
mation about draws, results, team lists, future sports events and opportunities, cancellations and de-
faults. Students should check the notice board regularly as it is their responsibility to stay informed.
In addition the daily notices are available on notice boards around the school and are placed on the
school website at around 3pm each day for the next day. Parents can access these through the Par-
ent Portal.
A College Sport Wellington App is available. CSW runs much of the sport Onslow is involved in, plus
the app also contains draws for both Netball Wellington & Wellington Hockey. It is freely available
through both Apple App & Google Play stores and gives everyone immediate up-to-date sports draw
and result information.
Sporting Achievements
During the course of the year there are a number of occasions where the school recognises and ap-
plauds the sporting achievements of its students. The Physical Education and Sports Departments
often hear of such success but there are some students who reach representative status outside of
the co-curricular sports programme that we aren’t aware of. Please tell us about these achieve-
ments by emailing the sports office sport@onslow.school.nz
Communication
Students are encouraged to discuss any sports issues (such as defaults and deferrals) in a timely
manner with the Sports Office as they have a responsibility to their own team members, the teams
they compete against, and the competition organisers. Late advice of defaulted games incur a
charge from tournament providers which must5be paid by the team concerned.
Sports fees will be added to student accounts following registration and can be paid once
they appear on your statement. Accounts can be viewed online through the Parent Portal
and a statement will be emailed to parents.
Once an account is received, please ensure payment is made within two weeks. Late pay-
ment may mean your student is not allowed to continue playing their sport.
Fees and Payment Plans
All Sports Fees include a $10 non-refundable registration/admin fee. This administration fee
also includes the fee to gain online access to the professional team photographs that will be
taken in Term 3.
Registration fees assist with the cost of equipment, uniform replacement, first aid, competition entry
fees, compulsory officials fees, turf and facility hire charges, photocopying, reimbursement of coach/
manager expenses, use of facilities and facility upkeep, some transport costs and administration.
Additionally, students involved in exchanges and tournaments will pay associated fees and should
expect to be involved in fundraising activities to help reduce the costs of these tournaments to fami-
lies.
Please contact the school office if you need to discuss a payment plan or use the Payment Plan
form in this booklet which can be returned to the sports office on the first day of school or soon after.
Students are asked to think carefully about each sport and the level of commitment that will be re-
quired of them. NO REFUNDS will be given after the first week of a sports season unless there are
extenuating circumstances. Application for refund should be made to the Sports Office in writing.
Payment of Accounts
Fees can be paid in the following ways:
By cash/cheque or Eftpos at the school office
By internet banking (Onslow College 12-3174-0265002-00) Details must include the students
name, ‘SPORT’, and the sport they are paying for - E.g. John Smith - Sport - Cricket
By credit card via the Parent Portal accessed from the school website. Parents of Year 9 stu-
dents will be invited to join the portal in early January.
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Winter & Summer Tournaments
Teams or individuals may compete in various North Island or National Secondary Schools Tourna-
ments or other events throughout the year. The two main tournament dates are:
25 March—29 March 2019 Summer Tournament Week
2 September—7 September 2019 Winter Tournament Week
Senior teams participating in these tournaments will be selected depending upon their level of
achievement in local competition and on the expectation that they could gain selection to a national
competition.
If selected in more than one top team, students may only represent one code during Tournament
Week. Team coaches and the Director of Sport must be advised of their decision by 17 May 2019.
This may require the student stepping down from one team in order to allow the tournament team to
train together.
NOTE: To participate in either of these tournaments, students will be required to pay extra costs for
travel, accommodation, food and entry fees, these must be paid before the tournament commences
or the student will be unable to attend. It is expected that students will be involved in fundraising.
Junior Triangular Exchange
Onslow competes in an annual exchange with Tawa and Newlands Colleges for the McDonald’s
Cup. Junior teams (Year 9 and 10), are chosen for this event in the following codes: Football, Bas-
ketball, Netball, Rugby, Cross Country, Hockey (6-aside) and Badminton. The exchange is hosted
by Onslow College every third year. The exchange will take place on Tuesday 14th May. Parents
are welcome to attend the exchange which will be hosted by Onslow College in 2019.
CSW Tournaments
Throughout the year CSW runs one or two day tournaments for most sports that have a weekly
competition (e.g. volleyball, netball etc). In most cases, these are for the top junior and senior
teams. Teams will be contacted throughout the year if they are invited to such a tournament, and an
extra fee for these tournaments may incur.
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Coaches and Managers—Always Wanted! Teams will not be entered into competition without a Coach and a Manager. We are very grateful to all our volunteers as without them we would be unable to provide the sporting opportunities that our students enjoy so much. With around 160 teams at Onslow College each year it is vital that we have parental and community involvement in coaching and managing teams. The Coach/Manager/Officials Registration & Contact Form in this document should be completed if you are available to assist with our sports pro- gramme. Please complete and return it to the Sports Office or scan and email to sport@onslow.school.nz Alternatively, contact the Sports Office directly. NOTE: All coaches and managers will be asked to complete a Police Vetting Form. These will be due before the sport commences. Sports Team Photographs All sports teams will have the opportunity to have a team photograph taken on Thursday 1st August. The success of this opportunity relies on all team members being available, on time and dressed in their team uniform. Term 1 summer sport teams will need to arrange for uniform to be available on the day if they have loaned uniforms from the Sports Office. Photographs will be made available online in full resolution for all sports students to access with a username and password which will be issued by the school. Payment is covered by your sports fees, however hardcopy prints may be ordered directly from the photographers website at an addi- tional cost OR an image file downloaded and taken to a local lab for processing. Onslow Sports Awards This is an annual event held to present Onslow Sport Achiever Awards and Trophies. The event is held in Term 4, and is for students who have participated in top sports teams or to a high level in other codes not provided at Onslow during the year, along with coaches, parents, members of the community and staff members. This is a free event and all students in top teams are expected to at- tend. Sports Contracts Students in Onslow’s top sports team will be required to fill in the Sports Contract once they have been selected into the team. This contract is at the back of the booklet, as well as on the Onslow Sports Website.
Uniform Requirements
Uniform requirements are kept to a minimum but in all cases the uniform is non-negotiable and must
be adhered to. Wearing sports uniform is a requirement of the sports bodies who provide the com-
petitions our teams enter i.e. College Sport Wellington, Wellington Hockey Association and Welling-
ton Netball Centre. Onslow College’s official sports colours are green and red.
Uniforms provided by Onslow College will be signed out to students at the time of issue. An annual
loan fee of $20 per sport your student plays will be charged to the student’s account (where
applicable), or $10 per term.
Uniform that is not returned will be charged to the student’s account at $150 per item. Uni-
forms will be collected at the end of the season by coaches/managers or can be returned to the
Sports Office.
Uniforms not provided by the school can, in most cases, be purchased from the Sports office. A
price list for sports uniform is at the back of this information booklet. Payments should be
made to the school office and the receipt brought to the Sports Office where the order will be filled.
Uniform items cannot be charged to student accounts.
Details of the uniform items required to be purchased for each code are included with the individual
code information on the following pages.
All attempts are being made to standardise the uniform to our new ‘Koru’ design and to limit
the number of items you will need to purchase. Any items you purchase should be able to be
used for several years and several sports codes and PE classes.
If you have any questions or issues around obtaining the right uniform for any code, please contact
the Sports Office as soon as possible.
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Sports Uniform and Equipment
General Information and Guidelines For All Onslow Teams and
Team Management
1. All Onslow College sports uniform and apparel must be approved by the Sports Office.
2. The use of the Onslow College name and logo on sports uniform and apparel must be ap-
proved by the Sports Director.
3. Any proposed changes or additions to the Sports uniform of any code should be made in writ-
ing, via the Code Convenor, to the Sports Office. Proposals should detail any changes/
improvements to the current strip, reasons for the proposed changes, costs/funding etc.
4. Any grant applications for sports uniform or equipment must be made through the Sports Of-
fice and be approved by the School Executive.
5. Orders for new sports uniform or equipment must be made by the Sports Office or after obtain-
ing approval and an order number from the Sports Office.
6. All sports uniform and gear loaned to teams or individuals by Onslow College is to be signed
for at the time of issue. Damaged items are to be notified to the Sports Office promptly. Items
missing, lost or damaged at the end of the season will be charged to the individual student re-
sponsible for it. Team bag and equipment is the responsibility of the team coach and manag-
er.
7. Ownership of Onslow sports uniform (including clothing, gear bags, balls, first aid and any oth-
er items supplied as part of a particular sport) remains with the School except in the following
cases:
- Netball uniform purchased by students
- Rugby shorts purchased by students
- Tracksuits purchased by students
- Other approved sports uniform purchased by students
8. Sports teams are welcome to buy team hoodies but the design MUST be approved by the
Sports Office. All hoodies must include the coloured logo, and may not include the old school
crest. The hoodies can be black, grey or white.
10Information for Students and Parents
Registration must be completed online by 24th January.
Draw up a weekly timetable that indicates when you have time available for extra activi-
ties. Bear in mind your workload, any commitments outside school and extra responsibili-
ties you may have.
Remember that you will be able to choose more than one sport per season. Consider the
dates for these sports carefully. Some sports last all year; others are for a short time only.
Read through all of the pages of this booklet to understand all sports offered by Onslow
College.
Choose the sports that you want to participate in and register online, following the link on
the emails that were sent out to you in December.
Work out the costs involved and complete the Payment Plan Form if necessary. Check
your Parents / Caregivers are happy with this.
Parents / Caregivers or family members should complete the Coaches / Managers / Offi-
cials Registration & Contact Form if you are able to help with a sports team in any way.
Complete the Sports Uniforms Order Form if required.
All players chosen in top teams will be asked to complete the Sports Contract.
If you are unsure of anything, check with Sports Office before registering so that you know exactly
what you have committed yourself to.
YEAR 10-13 - NB: REGISTRATION FOR ANY SPORT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF THERE
ARE OUTSTANDING FEES OR UNIFORM FROM PREVIOUS YEARS.
Summer Sport will commence in the week beginning 4th February 2019. Teams compete in Term 1
for 7 weeks of competition, with some teams continuing to compete for a further 7 weeks in Term 4.
The fees listed in the Summer section of the Sports Registration Form are the total cost for Term 1
& 4 unless stated otherwise. In some instances it is possible to join a sport in Term 4. Please check
that your commitment is for BOTH Term 1 & 4 as NO REFUNDS will be given.
Winter Sport will commerce from 29th April 2019 and continue until the end of August. Students
must understand their commitment to the whole season and the responsibility they have to the team
they join. It is vital that parents support this and encourage students to see this through.
112019 AWD (Athletes with Disabilities)
SPORTS PROGRAMME
TERM 1
Athletics:
Regional Selection Meeting (all day) - Newtown Park 26th February
Regional Championships (all day) - Newtown Park 14th March
TERM 2
Indoor Football: 10am-12pm - 4 week league - Hutt Indoor Sports 8th May - 12th June
Cross Country: midday start - Harcourt Park 29th May
Tenpin Bowling: 10am-1pm - Bowlarama Newtown TBC
TERM 3
Basketball: 10am-12pm - 4 week league - Te Rauparaha Arena 31st July - 28th August
Road Race: midday start - Trentham Memorial Park 7th August
Indoor Bowls: 9.30am start - Upper Hutt 11th September
Special Olympics - Have A Go Day - Te Rauparaha Arena TBC
TERM 4
Boccia: 10am-1pm - Hutt Park 18th October
Swim Meeting: all day - Stokes Valley Pool 1st November
Floorball: 10am-12pm - ASB Centre 13th November
Equipment/Uniform: All students participating in Onslow College sports are required to pur-
chase their own sports top from the Sports Department. Sports tops are to be worn for all sporting
activities. Onslow Shorts are available also but are optional.
Students are required to bring their own shorts (if they don't borrow Onslow ones) and sports shoes.
All equipment will be provided.
Cost: Between $10 - $15 per Sport. Charged to your school account.
Uniform: Koru T-Shirts ($55)
Parent Help: Every outing requires parent help with transport and supervision to keep costs
down. We would be very grateful for your help.
Please note the times and dates are subject to change. These will be confirmed at the start of the
school year.
12ADVENTURE RACING
CODE CONVENOR: ROSIE KIRKPATRICK SEASON: ALL YEAR
There are several events during the year for both juniors (Get2Go Challenge) and seniors (Hillary
Challenge) as well as other events for all ages (Go412 and Big Bang). Races all involve outdoor
challenges and adventure sports including navigation, kayaking, climbing, mountain biking. Some
also include tramping and rafting. Get2Go is an adventure racing competition for Year 9 and 10 stu-
dents that requires teams of eight to work together to complete challenges based on mountain bik-
ing, kayaking, rock climbing and rogain (orienteering).
Training takes place during the winter terms and is based on developing cohesive, supportive teams
as well as technical ability. For many students it is their first introduction to mountain biking, rock
climbing, kayaking and orienteering – it is also great fun.
Training: Training days to be arranged with the team members.
Equipment: Students require a mountain bike and helmet and fair degree of willingness to try
anything challenging in the outdoors (e.g. high ropes).
Competition: 14th March - Get 2 Go Challenge - Senior
12th - 14th April - Go412 Adventure Race
23rd June - Hillary Challenge Qualifier (Rotorua/Taupo)
20th August - Get 2 Go Challenge - Junior
2rd November - Big Bang (Otaki)
The final of the Get2Go and the Hillary Challenge are restricted to top teams only and are both one
week events at OPC - Hillary Challenge in May the following year, Get2Go in December. Onslow
College has qualified for both these events in the past.
Uniform: Onslow College ‘Koru’ singlet or t-shirt to be purchased from the Sports
Office, plus outdoor equipment such as tramping packs, running shoes, sleeping
bag, waterproofs.
Cost: $10 school administration fee.
Plus extra fees charged per trip for travel and registration costs. Typical costs are:
- Get2Go Regional Challenge - $30 each
- Hillary Challenge - $250 for the weekend
- Go412 - $250 for the weekend
- Big Bang - $100 for the overnight
- Get2Go National Champs—$1000 for the week
Parent Help Required: Definitely—to help with transporting students and gear, coaching, manag-
ing, trainings and attending away events as parent help etc. Please indicate your availability on the
Coaches/Managers/Officials registration & Contact Form in this booklet.
13ATHLETICS
CODE CONVENOR: PETER CHAPMAN SEASON: ONE OFF EVENTS
Training: Personal Programme
Competition and Venues:
Onslow Athletics Day will be held at Onslow College on the top field on Wednesday 20th
February. It is compulsory for all Year 9 and 10 students to be involved in the
School Athletics Day. Students from other year levels are also strongly encouraged to
take part in this event, as the School Athletics team will be selected from these results.
Members of this team will participate in the Western Zone Athletics on Wednesday 6th
March at Newtown Park.
AWD students have their own selection meet at Newtown Park on 26th February.
Selected athletes will then participate in the Regional Championships on 14th March.
The Wellington Secondary Schools Team will be selected to compete in the North Island
Championships, 6th-7th April in Tauranga, following the Regional Champs.
The National Championships will be held at Newtown Park Athletics Stadium in
Wellington from 6th - 8th December and are open to all interested athletes who meet
the entry standards.
Uniform: Onslow College ‘Koru’ singlets will be issued to the school athletics team for
the events only. Students who expect to represent the school on an on going basis
should purchase a singlet or t-shirt from the Sports Office. The Uniform Order form can
be found later in this document.
Cost: $10 administration fee. Plus entry fees, travel and accommodation for away events. Entry
fees charged to your account must be paid before attending any event.
Parent Help Required: Students will travel by bus to local events and be supervised by staff.
Students who attend North Island and National events will need to make their own
arrangements for travel and accommodation. Entries can only be made online through
the Sports Office so early advice of your desire to enter would be appreciated.
14BADMINTON
CODE CONVENOR: DAVID ANASTASI SEASON:WINTER
Badminton is played on both a competitive and social level and is for all year levels. Teams consist
of up to six players and at least four must attend every match as four singles and two doubles
games are played. Inter-school competition matches are played after school on Friday for Seniors
and Thursday after school for Juniors during Terms 2 and 3. There are several grades for both boys
and girls to enter from beginners upwards. Trials will be held at the end of Term 1 to select competi-
tive teams. Students can also enter the Wellington Secondary Schools Championships in singles or
doubles.
Trials: Trials will be held if necessary. Registered students will be contacted.
Junior (Year 9 & 10) - Thursday 4h April - lunchtime in Onslow Gym
Senior (Year 11-13) - Friday 5th April - lunchtime in Onslow Gym
Training: Lunchtime sessions in the Onslow Gym
Competition: Seniors - Fridays from 3:30 – 5:30pm at various schools around Wellington
Juniors - Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30pm at various schools around Wellington
25th July – Junior Team Finals, Naenae
31st July – Junior Singles Champs, Hataitai
14th August – Open Singles Champs, Hataitai
23rd August – Open Team Finals, Hataitai
Equipment: Students must have non-marking court shoes and their own racquet.
Uniforms: Onslow College Sports Top ($55) to be purchased from the Sports Office.
Cost: $35.00
Parent Help required: Transport and supervision is required at all venues and teams cannot
be entered without a manager. Please indicate your availability on the Coaches/Managers/Officials
Registration & Contact Form on the website (and also at the back of this booklet).
15BASKETBALL
CODE CONVENOR: DUNCAN MOORE SEASON: WINTER
CSW: The College Sport Wellington League is played in the gyms of participating schools
with the Premier Division and Division 1 games played at the ASB Stadium in Kilbirnie.
WBA: Social teams entered in the WBA league will only be considered for Year 13 students.
Fees for this league must be paid in advance before a team will be registered. Please approach the
Sports Office well in advance of the season if you have a group interested in the WBA league.
Trials: Sunday 24th February - Senior Girls - 9am-10.30am & Junior Boys - 11am-3.30pm
& Senior Boys - 4pm-8.30pm
Tuesday 26th February - Junior Boys - 5pm-8pm
Thursday 28th February - Senior Boys - 5pm-8pm
Sunday 3rd Mar - Junior Girls - 10am-12pm & Junior Boys 2pm-5.30pm & Senior
Boys - 6pm-9pm (only some groups will be required for last trial - by invitation).
Training: All teams train on Sunday. Some teams will have a second training during the week.
Competition: Juniors - Tuesday nights, games generally start at 5.00pm or 6.30pm. Finals 27/8.
Seniors - Friday nights, games generally start at 6.00pm or 7.30pm. Finals 30/8.
WBA - Thursday nights at ASB Sports Centre
Uniforms: Each player will be loaned a uniform (singlet and shorts). They will need to
provide their own socks and footwear. It is compulsory for every player to wear a
mouthguard.
Referees: Every team must have a dedicated referee to enter the competition. Training
courses and mentoring will be offered to any student or parent wishing to
help referee. Referees are transported to games and paid.
Cost: $160 - Senior A teams playing in CSW Premier Division or Division 1.
$100 - All other teams.
NB: Players who are selected in the Zone or National tournaments will incur further
fees and uniform costs (tracksuit) and should expect to be involved in fundraising to
help with these costs.
$140 - WBA teams
PLUS $20 Uniform hire per student.
Parent Help: Each team requires a coach, manager and referee to take part in this sport. In
addition, transport is required to all away games. Please complete the Coaches/
Managers/Officials Registration & Contact Form if you can assist. Parents are
invited to join the Basketball Committee. Please contact the Director of Sport.
The Senior A and Junior A teams may be considered to compete in the Secondary Schools Zone
Tournaments in September which are held in the lower North Island. Senior teams who qualify may
attend Nationals in Palmerston North in late September.
16BOWLS - INDOOR
CODE CONVENOR: ROSIE KIRKPATRICK
SEASON: ONE OFF EVENTS
Training: Coaching will be offered in Term 2 and 3, for 4-5 weeks before the two events
Equipment: Provided by the Indoor Bowls Club for events if you don’t own your own.
Competition: There is no weekly competition for this code however CSW provide the following
events:
27th June - CSW Champs - Onepoto Indoor Bowls Hall
24th-25th August - NZSS Champs - Onepoto Indoor Bowls Hall
Uniform: Onslow ‘Koru’ T-shirt can be loaned from the Sports Office for these events
Cost: Entry costs for championships and transport costs.
Parent Help Required: Transport and supervision is required at all venues. Please indicate your
availability on the Coaches/Managers/Officials Registration & Contact Form in this
booklet.
BOWLS - LAWN
CODE CONVENOR: ANDY WILSON SEASON: SUMMER
Training: Monday after school at Johnsonville Bowling Club
Equipment: Provided by the Bowling Club if you don’t own your own.
Competition: Thursdays (Terms 1 and 4) 4-5pm at Johnsonville or Tawa Bowling Clubs.
19th March - CSW Championships - Johnsonville
March (Date TBC)- CSW Team Championships - Johnsonville
26th-27th March - National SS Bowls Champs - Auckland
26th November - CSW Junior Tournament - Johnsonville or Silverstream
Uniform: Onslow ‘Koru’ T-shirt ($55) to be purchased from the Sports Office, plus own black
shorts.
Cost: $20.00 plus entry costs for championships.
Parent Help Required: Transport and supervision is required to and from all venues. Please
indicate your availability on the Coaches/Managers/Officials Registration & Contact
17CANOE POLO
CODE CONVENOR: ROSIE KIRKPATRICK SEASON: ALL YEAR
Canoe Polo is played in a pool with 5-aside teams (plus subs) competing for possession, passing,
blocking, tackling and scoring under suspended goals. All age groups compete in an environment
where skills dominate strength. Safety is paramount and adult supervision is guaranteed.
In 2018 there is unlikely to be a College competition. Students who register will be encour-
aged to attend the Learn-to-play or Monday night open league.
Equipment: All gear is provided
Competition: Monday - Open league
Wednesday - Learn to Play
Cost: $10.00 administration fee and team photograph.
$35.00 affiliation fees. Paid to NZCP.
$95.00 approx. for Learn to Play sessions.
$100 approx. per league.
Parent Help Required: Supervision is required at the pool on game nights. Students will also
require transportation to and from the venue.
CHEERLEADING
CODE CONVENOR: ROSIE KIRKPATRICK SEAS ON: ALL YEAR
Cheerleading is offered at Onslow College in conjunction with BigAir Gym. The team at BigAir are
very positive about the future of this group and would welcome newcomers whether or not you have
any experience.
Training: 8.00 Tuesday morning at Onslow College in the Rec Centre and possibly one
lunch hour per week. There are additional opportunities to train at the BigAir Gym in
Tawa.
Competition: Cheer and Dance Nationals—Term 3. Other competitions during the year will be
considered for students at a suitable level.
Uniform: Students should wear suitable stretch clothing for trainings. Competition uniform will
be discussed by the team.
Cost: $60.00 per term, paid to the school. Additional fees to be paid if competing.
18CRICKET
DIRECTOR OF CRICKET: NEIL FLETCHER SEASON: SUMMER
Cricket at Onslow College is going from strength to strength and is backed by a committee of par-
ents, coaches and local individuals, as well as the Johnsonville and Onslow Cricket Clubs and
Wellington Cricket.
The Onslow 1st XI currently plays in the top division (College Premier Youth) with the 2nds in Prem
3/4 and 3rds in the Intermediate grade in 2018. The Year 9 team also competes in the top Junior
division. The girls team competed in Prem 2, and we hope to get this team into Prem 1 for 2019.
Year 9 students are required to register by 20 January (email your name, previous team and
club and preferred position to sport@onslow.school.nz). You will then be contacted by a committee
member and advised of the training/trial dates for your age group.
Training: We are privileged to have an onsite high standard indoor cricket training facility
(Farnboro Centre) providing all weather training conditions. Our bottom field
grass wicket was rebuilt in early 2014 and a further grass wicket and artificial wicket
are located on the top fields of the school. Training begins in early to mid January
as advised by coaches/managers.
Specific professional coaching programme for Year 9 students in 2019.
Development: Additional professional coaching is offered to students at various levels and
Onslow College is working closely with local clubs to bring in additional coaching
resources on a regular basis.
Equipment: Some team equipment is available however most students prefer to provide
their own bat, pads and gloves. Balls are provided.
Competition: Male students play a mix of 50 over, 40 over and T20 games depending on the
division. Most games are played on Saturdays, though some take place on
Sundays, often due to weather conditions. There is a mixture of home and away
games.
Premier 1-4 begins on 2nd February, Senior T20/Int/Jnr Grades begin 9th February.
Female students compete on Thursday 4pm-7pm during the season. The
team is open to any girls interested in playing, even if a beginner. In 2018 we had a
Girls 1st XI for the first time in many years, and hope to grow the programme for
girls in 2019.
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Uniform: Most teams now wear coloured uniform which is supplied by the school unless
advised by your coaches in which case students supply their own whites.
Traveling and training tops, cap and tracksuit must also be purchased and are
available through the team coach at a reasonable cost.
1st XI players will need to purchase a team blazer.
Cost: Fees vary depending on the division students play in:
1st XI - $700.00
2nd XI - $425.00
3rd XI - $250.00
Year 10 - $275.00
Year 9 - $325.00
Girls 1st XI - $60.00
Annual Prizegiving and Alumni Day games - Sunday 1st December 2019
Parent Help Required: Parents are welcome to join the committee who meet regularly during the
season and are involved in fundraising for cricket activities, as well as setting the
strategic direction for this sport at Onslow College. We are always interested in parents
who wish to coach, either now or in the future and would welcome any discussion on
what you have to offer. Please indicate your interest on the Coaches/Managers/Officials
Registration & Contact Form on the website. Parents are also required to help with
transport to and from games.
Compulsory Referee Course for Year 10s: Level 1
Compulsory Umpires courses will be held at the start of the year. Exact dates are yet to be con-
firmed, but all players who play in the Intermediate grades need to have attended this course. Your
coach or the Sports Office will be in touch when the dates are decided, and will be able to give you a
registration form.
The link below is where participants can download various other umpiring information:
http://www.nzcusa.org.nz/content/pcs-and-resources/intro-to-umpiring.aspx
20CROQUET
CODE CONVENOR: ROGER HURNARD SEASON: SUMMER
Facilitated by Khandallah Croquet Club (KCC) students are coached/managed by Roger Hurnard at
KCC. Parental support with transport is always appreciated for away fixtures. Students are wel-
come to join the KCC at any time and play year round.
Training: Sessions run throughout Terms 1. Thursday afternoons from 14th February
onwards from 3.30-5.00pm
Competition: Training involves practice competition games. Teams are structured in pairs.
Late March (date TBC) - CSW Regional Champs
September - NZSS Championships - location TBC.
Uniform: There is no requirement for a uniform during the season but Regional and
National teams will be provided with Onslow College tops for these
competitions.
Cost: $25 - for coaching and use of equipment + school admin fee
CROSS COUNRTY / ROAD RUNNING
CODE CONVENOR: ROSIE KIRKPATRICK SEASON: WINTER
Distance athletes are encouraged to participate in Cross Country (Term 2) and Road Racing (Term
3).
Training: Own training programme. School trainings can be organised if requested.
Competition: Includes races for individuals and teams at local, regional and national levels.
Team events are based on three and six person teams in specific age groups.
8th May - CSW Scottish Cross Country Relays - Karori Park
29th May - CSW Cross Country Champs, Harcourt Park, Trentham
15th-16th June - NZSS Cross Country Champs, Timaru
7th August - CSW Road Race Champs, Trentham
Uniform: Athletics singlet provided or may be purchased from the Sports Office and own
black shorts. Onslow tracksuit for regional and National events.
Cost: $10.00 administration fee plus entry and transport fees per event. Own travel and
accommodation if needed.
Parent help required: Parents can help by providing transport and supervision at events.
21FLOORBALL
CODE CONVENOR: ROSIE KIRKPATRICK SEASON: SUMMER
Floorball is a sport that is similar to Hockey but played on an indoor court, with barriers around the
boundaries (a rink). Games are played with plastic sticks and a lightweight plastic ball with holes.
Training: To be confirmed based on numbers of students interested and coach availability.
Competition: Thursday afternoons, Term 1 and Term 4 at ASB Sports Centre. Games beginning
21st February in Term 1 2019.
Teams: Each team will need a minimum of 4 players, with up to 3 subs in each team.
Uniform: Students will be required to wear the Koru T Shirt (can be bought at the Sports
Office for $55) and black shorts. Shorts can be borrowed from the Sports Office.
Equipment: Floorball sticks for field players and helmet plus knee pads for goalies will be
provided at the venue
Cost: Roughly $50.00. TBC based on number of students playing.
Parent Help Required: Floorball is a new sport that we are introducing at Onslow this year,
so we will definitely need parent involvement to get it off the ground. If you
are able to coach or manage a Floorball team in 2019, please let the Sports
Office know as soon as possible.
FOOTBALL
CODE CONVENOR: PAUL LEITCH SEASON: WINTER
Onslow College Football Club (OCFC) was created in 2012 to provide a top quality Football environ-
ment within the College for players of both sexes, all ages and all skill levels. The focus is on
Onslow College’s aspiration for sporting excellence and the desire to develop strong Football ties in
our community. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in supporting students through
coaching, managing and refereeing, giving constructive feedback, sharing ideas and sponsorship/
fundraising.
Girls Football
Girls play for Onslow College from Year 9 (and can play for both a club and school as games
are on different days).
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Boys Football
The MOU with Capital Football for Boys Football has changed for 2019. College Sport will now offer
a Junior Grade, however Onslow still recommend students to play for a club for 13th and 14th
grade. Year 11 students regardless of age will now be regarded as Senior Grade footballers.
2019 is a transition year - going from “junior” meaning 15th grade, to now meaning just Year 9 &
10s, so OC is working with College Sport and our local clubs to sort out the best solution for all Year
11s who are affected by this change. OC will update our position in regards to Year 9 & 10, 13th and
14th grade players and who they should play for once we have made the decision of what is best for
our players.
Pre-season Training: Sunday's from late February between 3pm & 7.30pm - exact times for each
group (Girls, Senior Boys, Junior Boys) TBC.
Trials: Sunday 24th March & Sunday 31st March at Alex Moore Artificial
Exact times for the different groups (Girls, Senior Boys, Junior Boys) TBC.
Training: A training schedule is produced each year to optimise access for all teams to
artificial, indoor and grass training areas. We use Onslow College, Nairnville Park,
Alex Moore Park and Raroa Park venues.
Competition: Term 2 and 3 (Finals will be played the week of 19th or 26th August)
Boys - Saturday (usually 9am, 11am or 1pm).
Girls - 1st XI - Wednesday afternoon/evening. Junior & Social grades on Tuesday
afternoon.
Winter Tournament for 1st XI Girls and Boys - 2nd September - 6th September
Uniform: Playing shirts & shorts are provided by Onslow.
Cost: 1st XI Boys - $200.00
1st XI Girls & 15th Grade A Boys - $150.00
All other teams - $115.00
If anyone is interested in sponsoring a team to discount a team’s fees please
let us know.
Parent help required: We are always in need of coaches and each team MUST have a manag-
er or they may not be able to be registered. Referees are required for most teams and transport to
games is needed (especially for the girls teams who play midweek).
We are also looking for people to join the OCFC committee. If you are interested please fill in and
return the Coaches/Managers/Officials Registration & Contact Form.
23FUTSAL
CODE CONVENOR: ALEX MARULL SEASON: SUMMER
Onslow College has performed extremely well at Futsal competitions in the past. However, we are
often short of coaches without whom entry in the Term 1 competition may not be possible.
Competitions are provided by both College Sport and Futsal Wellington.
Trials: Trials will be held if necessary - all registered students will be contacted
Training: TBC but likely Thursday evening in the school Gym or on the school Astroturf if
needed.
Equipment: Balls are provided.
Competition: Term 1 & 4 : Seniors - Mondays at ASB centre; Juniors - Fridays at ASB
Centre.
OR: Seniors and Juniors—Wednesdays at Te Rauparaha
(some teams may not get a choice which venue they play at, based on their
ability. The Sports Office will let each team know where they will be playing in
advance.)
Re-registration will be required for Term 4 competition - watch daily
notices at the end of Term 3 for information about this.
Events:
13th March - CSW Futsal Champs - ASB Sports Centre
18th-22nd March - NZSS Futsal Champs - ASB Sports Centre
Onslow College will consider senior and junior boys’ and girls’ teams for this
event based on student commitment. Additional fees apply for entry.
Uniform: Provided by Onslow College. A hire fee of $10 per term will be charged
to your student account.
Cost: Per term - Juniors $60.00
- Seniors and Junior Prem players $80.00
- Porirua Teams $50.00
Parent help required: We need coaches, managers, referees and transport/supervision for
Futsal players. Please indicate your availability on the Coaches/Managers/
Officials Registration & Contact Form. Teams cannot be entered in
competition without at least a manager who must attend games. Transport to
the ASB Sports Centre is always required.
24GOLF
CODE CONVENOR: ROSIE KIRKPATRICK SEASON: SUMMER
Inter-school Golf is NOT suitable for beginners. Students need to be able to play to a reasonable
standard and be able to keep an accurate scorecard. They will need to have a registered handicap
to compete in the Regional CSW Championships.
Further information will be supplied if we have suitable registration numbers.
HANDBALL
CODE CONVENOR: ROSIE KIRKPATRICK SEASON: SUMMER
Handball is an exciting team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six outfield players
and a goalkeeper) pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the other
team. Goals must be scored by throwing the ball from outside the zone or while "jumping" into it.
The game is quite fast and includes body contact, as the defenders try to stop the attackers from
approaching the goal. Handball has been an Olympic sport since 1972.
Onslow College is wanting to enter both Girls and Boys teams into CSW competition in 2019. If we
don’t have the numbers we will enter mixed teams.
Training: At Onslow Gym. Time and day TBC.
Equipment: Balls are provided. Students must wear indoor sports shoes.
Competition: Boys and Mixed - Wednesday in Terms 1 & 4 at ASB Sports Centre.
Girls - Friday in Terms 1 & 4 at ASB Sports Centre.
Entry in Term 4 is for Juniors only and will be based on student commitment.
Re registration will be required for Term 4 competition.
Uniform: Numbered team uniform will be provided by Onslow.
Cost: $40.00 per league (term) if playing half court, $70.00 if playing full court.
$10.00 uniform hire per term
Parent Help Required: Students need to be transported to and from games. A parent will
need to be present to supervise. It works well if parents take turns with this responsibility. Team
managers will also be required.
25HOCKEY
CODE CONVENOR: SARAH NGAN KEE SEASON: WINTER
Onslow College cater for new, social and serious players and provide opportunities for everyone to
play a terrific winter sport that doesn't get cancelled due to boggy grounds – we always play on pur-
pose built artificial hockey turfs.
In 2019 the College plan to enter three boys’ and two girls’ teams into the Wellington Hockey Asso-
ciation Secondary Schools competition. The Boys 1st XI will play in the P1 grade and Girls 1st XI in
P2 in 2019. Other teams for both boys and girls play in the Reserve grades and can cater for play-
ers new to hockey, social players and more serious players looking to improve their skills.
Pre Season Training: Sunday 24th February —Hockey fun day for all players at Elsdon turf.
Time TBC. This will consist of fun 6-aside games and a BBQ.
Mondays 25th Feb & Monday 4th March—Skills training at Raroa Turf
(5pm-7pm)
Trials: Sunday 10th March - these are to be held at Elsdon Turf with times for the boys, girls and
goalies (if needed) to be confirmed. If these dates clash with summer sports commitments please
advise the code convenor ASAP.
Competition: Starts early Term 2, finishes end of August.
Playing nights will be confirmed early in 2019 and are likely to be Tuesday through
to Friday depending on the team grade.
In 2019, the College also plans to send the Boys and Girls 1st XI teams to a pre-
season tournament in the Wairarapa (in the April Holidays). This is in addition to
sending these teams to Winter Tournament in early September.
Winter Tournament. 2nd - 7th September
Fundraising: Sunday 9th June at 1841 (date TBC) - Quiz Night - fundraiser for Winter
Tournament.
Training: The top teams will train twice a week in addition to games - days will be confirmed
early in 2019. Other teams training times will be determined by their coaches.
Venues: Teams play on artificial turf at Newtown, Elsdon, Fraser Park and Maidstone, and at
Paraparaumu once or twice a season if a Kapiti team is in the same grade.
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Equipment: Players need to provide their own stick, shin pads, mouth guard, turf shoes
(hockey shoes or cross-trainers are best).
Uniforms: Tops and shorts/skirts provided by school.
College socks ($15) will need to be purchased from the Sports Office. Winter weight
tracksuit jackets ($85) can also be purchased from the Sports Office (we recom
mend the 1st XI Boys and Girls purchase these for Winter Tournament). OC Hockey
Hoodies are also quite popular so look out for these team orders early on in 2019.
Cost: Boys and Girls 1st XI: $210.00
All other teams: $170.00
Plus the $20 Uniform Hire Fee.
Onslow College Hockey Committee Prize Giving: September 2019 (Date TBC) in the OC Stu-
dent Centre
Umpiring Course: There will be an umpiring course near the start of the year (Date TBC). This
course is compulsory for all 1st XI players however is open to all players, coaches and supporters.
The course will be delivered at Onslow College, with the exact location to be confirmed.
Coaching Opportunities: We are always looking for coaches for future years. If you are in -
terested in coaching, we are happy to work with you to find a suitable coaching or assistant
coach position and to support you with further training and qualifications. Please contact Ja
son Hackett on hockey@onslow.school.nz or complete the Coaches/Managers/Officials Reg-
istration & Contact Form on the website and return it to the Sports Office.
Parent help required: The school hockey committee (OCHC) made up of teachers, parents
and coaches, gathers monthly to ensure the smooth running of hockey at Onslow College.
Committee details will be provided to all hockey players families. New members are welcome.
Please contact Jason Hackett on hockey@onslow.school.nz, if this is something you may be
interested in joining.
27KARATE / SELF DEFENCE
CODE CONVENOR: ROSIE KIRKPATRICK SEASON:SUMMER
This Confidence-Awareness Initiative, provided by GKR Karate, aims to introduce the positive aspects of ka-
rate to school aged children with a strong emphasis on non-violence, self-esteem building and respect for
others. It helps students to develop greater self-confidence and leadership as well as physical and mental co-
ordination. It is well known that children who train in karate are less likely to be bullied (or become bullies),
and are less susceptible to negative peer pressure.
Training: Mondays - one after school session per week for 8 weeks in Term 1 and Term 4 (starting
February 18th in Term 1). Students are able to train at Club Dojo’s following their first course
of lessons.
Uniforms: Students receive a FREE GKR Training T-Shirt as part of that plus they will also
receive a 4-month trial membership & a FREE Public Class Voucher.
Students should wear comfortable stretch trousers suitable for this activity.
Cost: $ 100.00 for 8 week course - includes school administration fee.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
CODE CONVENOR:JONATHAN KAYE SEASON:ALL YEAR
Onslow College runs a Mountain Biking Club for riders of Grade 2 and above ability, to support them in learning all as-
pects of the sport including competing, trail care and bike maintenance.
The Club welcomes experienced student riders to participate in rides to support less confident riders, to become
Trip Leaders, and to develop their leadership skills.
In 2019 the Club will offer a number of instruction courses run by a female instructor specifically designed for wom-
en and girls wanting to further develop their mountain biking skills and confidence levels.
The Club will also offer as part of its regular rides female only rides for girls and women who want to ride with other
girls/ women.
Parents are encouraged to come along and join the rides to brush up on their riding/ skills and/ or to learn
new skills.
In Term 1 a number of after school rides are organised, and group weekend rides are organised in Term 1 & 4. Clinics
and holiday trips are also organised. There are plenty of competitions that club members can take part in. CSW offer
regional championships for both Mountain Biking and Cycling and students can qualify for North Island and New Zea-
land Championships. There are many other events run by PNP and other external providers. All registered students will
be contacted early 2019. Please ensure students check the sports noticeboard to see upcoming competitions.
Training: Training is undertaken at the school grounds and elsewhere around the Wellington area with a qualified
mountain bike instructor. It is not compulsory to attend all events offered.
Equipment: Students need their own mountain bike and helmet.
Competition: Various but we usually follow the PNP Series and other local Enduro races.
17th Feb - CSW Mountain Bike Champs
30th-31st March - North Island Champs
22nd September - MTB Giant Wellington PNP XC Spring Series Starts
5th-6th October - Otago National Schools MTB Champs - Dunedin
Cost: $10.00 administration fee plus minimal entry
28 fees per event.
Parent help required: Transportation of bikes to events and onsite support.NETBALL
CODE CONVENOR: ROSIE KIRKPATRICK SEASON: WINTER
Onslow College enters approximately 7-10 teams in the Netball Wellington Saturday competitions
each year, and we expect to enter about the same amount in 2019. All teams (apart from Senior A)
will play against other colleges in the Collegiate grades, with teams in Collegiate 1-3 playing at ASB
Sports Centre in the mornings, and teams in Collegiate 4-5 playing at the Hataitai Netball Courts in
the afternoons.
Trials: Junior Teams - Saturday 2nd March - 9.00am-12.00pm Onslow Gym
- Wednesday 6th March - 3.30pm-5.30pm Onslow Astroturf
Senior Teams - Saturday 2nd March - 1.00pm-4.00pm Onslow Gym
- Tuesday 5th March 5.00pm-7.00pm Onslow Gym
In 2019, exceptional junior players will be considered for the Senior A team. Therefore, some juniors
may be asked to attend the senior trial on Saturday following the junior trial in the morning.
(if these dates or times change, or any extra trials get added, based on numbers of registered girls,
all students who have signed up will be notified via email and the daily notices)
Training: Before school, lunchtime or after school depending on court availability and coach
availability. The Senior A team will likely train twice a week.
Competition: Teams will play at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie or Hataitai Courts on
Saturdays, depending on the grade.
Senior A Competition Dates: 27th April - 24th August
All other competition dates: 4th May - 17th August
The Senior A team will attend Winter Tournament and a Junior A team will compete
in the annual triangular exchange against Newlands and Tawa Colleges.
16th May - CSW Premier Tournament - ASB Centre
8th August - CSW Junior Tournament - ASB Centre
2nd - 6th September - LNISS Winter Tournament - Palmerston North
Uniform: Senior A Team - dresses are supplied however team members will need to buy a
‘Koru’ t-shirt as a warm up top ($55). Students travelling to tournament also require a
School Tracksuit top - winter weight ($85)
All other teams - must buy their uniform top and skirt from the Sports Office before
the commencement of the season ($110). Fittings will be completed in February and
orders placed for you.
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Pre Season Training: Pre season training is likely to be offered if there is sufficient interest
from players. This will include sessions based on fitness, ball skills and
some game play to help girls get back into netball before trials and before
the season starts. Dates are to be confirmed - all registered girls will be con-
tacted about these.
Coaching: We are always in need of coaches and managers. Please indicate your interest on
the Coaches/Managers/Officials Registration & Contact Form on the website.
Coaching courses can be provided before and during the season. See details on the
Netball Wellington website www.netballwellington.co.nz and register early. Senior stu-
dents who wish to coach should register their interest on the above mentioned form or at
the Sports Office. If there is enough interest we may be able to arrange for courses to be
run at school for senior students and parents wanting to coach.
Umpiring: All teams MUST have an umpire - teams may be required to supply their own if
the convenors are unable to secure enough help.
Onslow College umpires are paid for umpiring games. Each team member will pay for
this service as part of their fees for the season. Umpires will be paid each term directly to
their bank account. Please see the Sports Office if you are interested.
There are lots of opportunities to become part of the Wellington Netball Umpires group
and gain qualifications and mentoring - talk to the Sports Office for information.
Costs: $200.00 Senior A. There are additional entry and referee fees for the RSSL competition
of approximately $40 per student. Winter tournament fees are approximately $550.
$180.00 Collegiate 1-3 (playing at ASB)
$140.00 Collegiate 4-8 (playing at Hataitai)
Senior and Junior CSW Tournament fees will apply for Senior A and Junior A teams.
Approximately $30 per player.
Parent help required: Every team needs a coach, manager and umpire. We would be very
grateful for your help. Please indicate your interest on the Coaches/Managers/Officials
Registration & Contact Form on the website.
30ORIENTEERING
CODE CONVENOR: PAUL TEESDALE-SPITTLE
SEASON: ALL YEAR
Orienteering combines running with navigational challenge. Courses are set for all levels of experi-
ence. Beginners' courses have simple navigation, generally using tracks. More advanced courses
require runners to make decisions about how to navigate quickly and accurately around an off track
course. Orienteering at its top level is a fast and physical sport, but is just as enjoyable at a more
sedate pace. Some team members will run every event fast and hard, others will walk around the
course, enjoying the time outside and the challenge of navigating accurately.
Competition: Events run all through the year and are generally held on Sunday mornings, usually
starting after 11am. They are put on by the local orienteering clubs, and include a
College Sport Wellington series during the first term.
Events are held around parks, reserves, regional parks and local farmland
and forests. Training sessions are held on most weekends without a local
event. Coaching will be coordinated by Paul Teesdale-Spittle, who has
coached the team since 2008, assisted by past Onslow team members and
supported by team parents.
In addition to weekly events, the team may attend:
18th - 20th July - North Island Secondary School Championships
23rd - 25th July - National Secondary School Championships
There are opportunities for the runners to get into the New Zealand Schools team for
annual tests against Australia.
Equipment/Uniform: Whilst there is specialised orienteering gear, newcomers need nothing
more than an Onslow College sports top ($48 for singlet, $55 for t-shirt) and a pair of
trainers, ideally ones with good trail grip.
Cost: $10.00 administration fee plus there is a charge for each event, typically
between $5 and $12 to cover the cost of map printing and the event timing equipment.
Parent Help Required: Please indicate your availability on the Coaches/Managers/Officials
Registration & Contact Form on the website. It would be great to get
parents involved with anything from transporting students to help with course
preparation.
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