Avonside Girls' High School

Sports Information

Booklet 2020

180 Avonside Drive, Avonside 8016, Christchurch

Sports Notices

he main noticeboard is situated on the inside wall of the T gymnasium block opposite the entrance. All interschool sports information is posted here. Make sure that you get in the habit of checking this board every day. Urgent information will also be posted here. Draws are also put on our website learn.avonside school.nz/ Parent Portal/Extra Curricula/Sports/Sports Draws.

Daily Sports Notices All information regarding sports meetings, coaches, practices and upcoming events is published in the daily notices. The notices are posted in each form room and around the school and you are expected to read and react to information that concerns you. Often this is the only way you will find out about things hap- pening at school. Please check yourself.

Sports Office The Sports Office is situated in the Gymnasium Block and the office is well signposted. It is at the main outside entrance to the Gymnasiums .The office is always open to students and parents for any information. Phone 389 7199 ext 743. Email [email protected]

Sports Leaders Sports Council The sports council help the Sports Administrator with the organization of our school sports pro- gram. The council consists of senior students interested in sport. The council take an active role in the organisation of house and inter-form events, interschool visits, Wednesday sport, the or- ganisation of sports colours award assemblies and the athletics, swimming and cross country ac- tivities. Teachers in Charge of Activities Most sports have a teacher in charge for administration and/or coaching purposes. If not contact the Sports Administrator.

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Coaching, Umpiring, Instructing and Managing

Many competitive teams participate in various sports. All students are encouraged to sit umpiring/refereeing/coaching awards. Courses can be organised to assist you if you are interested in coaching or referee- ing teams. Please contact sports office. Parent help would always be appreciated. Parents are welcome to contact Mrs S Paton at school on 389 7199 extension number is 743 or you can contact her by email, [email protected] We need assistance with transport and/or managers of teams.

Sports Uniforms All teams now have a uniform that is hired at the beginning of the season. All our competitive teams must wear the uniform. The hire rates are as follows:

Term 1/4 $10 hire Terms 2/3 $25 hire Tracksuits are hired out to tournament teams only at a rate of $40 (winter season) or a one day tournament or weekend costs $20. The hire cost covers replacement and dry cleaning costs. Our top teams will all be expected to wear tracksuits when competing away and during tournaments. Students may purchase their own tracksuit. To do so please contact the sports office.

Transport for Interschool Sports Girls may walk, bike, drive their own cars or be transported by their parents or other students. Taxis can be ordered for the students at a cost of $10 one way. We understand that transport to sport is an added expense and, where possible, we do appreciate parents collecting students and taking them to a game

• Girls may not transport other students without a full drivers license • Girls driving must have permission from parents/caregivers • Girls being transported in other students cars must also have permission from their par- ents/caregivers

Sports transport permission forms are available from the Sports Co-ordinator’s office

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Competitions Inter house sports competitions are organised by the house leaders and the Kaitiaki in charge of houses.

Sports Contracts All students are asked to take a sport contracts, fee payment slip home for parents and students to read and sign when they are selected for a team. These need to be return before the student hires and collects her uniform.

Fitness Centre The Fitness Centre is a great facility equipped with a variety of weight training and aerobic equip- ment. This is available before school, at lunchtime and after school. More information regarding our fitness room will be available aas we are now outfitting it with new equipment and we will be setting more rules regarding this area.

Elite Sports Persons Program Further information will be available as soon as the details are sorted, This is a pro- gram that we are introducing this year so that students that are interested may opt in to a term by term program of fitness and exercise programs that will enable them to be self sufficient in their fitness goals. It is a term by term program and will be restricted to the first 20 seniors and first 20 juniors that sign up and commit. More information will be available when it is available.

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Events Swimming Sports Venue: QE2 Date: 20th February Age groups: Under 14 years Under 15 years Under 16 years Over 16 years

Championships are for the more advanced swimmers. We are only holding Championship events this year due to lack of facilities in Christchurch. Only A grade students will be participating and they will be able to walk across to the venue. All students who can swim should attempt to compete in this event. Inter-secondary Our inter secondary school team is selected from times recorded during this event. The Canterbury meeting is March 26th at Jellie Park.

Cross Country Events/ Road Race Events School Championships More information pending Venue Avonside Area. (the old ascot golf course ) Date March 26th. Age groups: Under 14 years Under 15 years Under 16 years Over 16 years All races are 3km. All students are encouraged to take part in this event and they will earn house points. Students compete in school PE gear. The top five students in each age group will be eligi- ble to go to the secondary school championships and national events. Canterbury Road Race Championships are on May 7th at Canterbury Agricultural Park . The Cross Country Champion- ships are on May 26th at Ascot Golf Club.

Athletics Venue Avonside School site Date February 21st Age groups: Under 14 years Under 15 years Under 16 years Over 16 years School Championship Athletic Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, , Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Discuss, , Javelin. The age group champion will be determined by the results achieved in her top 4 events. Inter-Secondary School Championships: Our team is selected from students placed at our school athletics day. Students must be available for both days. Preliminary meeting at Te Puna Wai March 17th and finals on Saturday March 21st.

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