Upcoming Events this weekend....

Touch Southland Referees Course

Touch Southland are holding a practical course for those that are interested in becoming a referee.
Date:     Saturday 1^st March 2014
Time:     11.00am
Venue: Turnbull Thomson Park, Invercargill
For more information please contact John Evans – johnsevans69@gmail.com

H&J’s WaiTry – Walk/Run/MTB

Date:     Sunday 2 March 2014
Enter online NOW at www.waitry.co.nz

Year 5/6 Metro Cricket Competition

Saturday 1^st March 2014

9.00am           Tokonui  v  Waihopai Black        @ Miller’s Street, Invercargill

Southland Waterpolo Draw for - Friday 28th February 2014

FIRST TEAMS in draw will wear WHITE CAPS                                    

Junior Water Polo (Learners Pool)

      3.40           Waihopai Eels              v  Myross Bush Yellow             (H Lieshout) 

 

Junior Water Polo (South pool)

      5.35           Waihopai Dolphins      v  Waverley Torpedos              (C O'Donnell)

Due to low numbers turning up last Friday for the Junior Water Polo in the Learners Pool we have decided to join these teams together. There is NO Waihopai Stingray team they will now be called Waihopai Eels.

8-a-side Draw - Thursday 27 February 2014

4.00pm                 Otatara Stumpers  v  Waihopai White                     Field 3

4.00pm                 MB Blue  v  Waihopai Black                                       Field 4

4.00pm                 MB Green  v  Waihopai Blue                                      Field 5

 

 

Touch Draw – Wednesday 26th February 2014

4.00pm                 Field 24B (Football side)                Waihopai Gold  v  Waverley Wizards

4.00pm                 Field 26A (Football side)                Waihopai Blue  v  NPS Lions

4.00pm                 Field 2A (Turnbull side)                  Waihopai White  v  St Patricks Panthers

4.00pm                 Field 6A (Turnbull side)                  Waihopai Yellow  v  Tokanui

4.00pm                 Field 11 (Turnbull side)                  Waihopai Green  v  Woodlands Warriors

4.00pm                 Field 15 (Hockey side)                    Waihopai Red  v  St Theresa’s Tigeresses

4.35pm                 Field 11 (Turnbull side)                  Waihopai Black  v  Middle Minions

Weekly Update:

Cricket

We have only had 6 students show an interest for the Invercargill Metro Hardball competition and are needing 12 for a team. If you are keen to play in this Saturday morning cricket competition which starts on 22^nd February, then please send me an email or return the slip into the office by Monday 17^th February. We are also looking for a coach for this team so please help this team out. I cannot enter a team without a coach!!!

8-a-side Cricket

This competition starts on Thursday 20^th February at 3.45pm at Queens Park. We have entered 3 teams which are on the website and on the Sports Notices in the school hall. Please wear your sports uniform. Cancellations will be on the Southland Cricket website www.southlandcricket.co.nz by 2pm on the day.

Junior Water Polo

Needing more players from Yr 4-6. If you are keen to play water polo on Friday’s then please send me an email or return the slip into the office by Friday 14^th February, 12pm. This competition starts on Friday 21st February.

Touch

We have entered 7 teams in this Touch competition which starts on Wednesday 19^th February. These teams and weekly draws will be on the website and on the Sports Notices in the school hall. Please wear your sports uniform. Cancellations will be on the Touch southland website www.touchsouthland.co.nz by 2pm on the day.

South Zone Junior Netball Academy

The Netball Academy provides quality coaching experiences to young netballers of all abilities. Interesting and fun, our players are taught fundamental skills, covering movement and fitness, ball skills, shooting, attacking and defending. A modified game at the end of each session gives players the opportunity to get some hands on practice of the skills they learn.

Ages:               8-14 years

Term 1:           Mondays 17^th Feb – 7^th April
Term 2:           Mondays 5^th May – 30^th June
Term 3:           Mondays 28th July – 22^nd September 
Venue:            Stadium Southland
Cost:               $100 per participant, per term

Registration forms are available from the school office, the link to the right or www.netballsouth.co.nz.

Badminton

Junior Baddy Bashers Club – This programme runs on Wednesdays from 3.30pm – 4.30pm at the Badminton Hall at Surrey Park each week during the term. This junior club is also free of charge with all the equipment supplied.

Orienteering

Queens Park Summer Series – Held on Wednesdays (19^th, 26^th Feb & 5^th March). Start point is in the car park between the castle and the Cheeky Llama Café, it will be signposted from Queens Drive. Start times are between 5.30pm – 6.00pm, with maps $2 and can be shared between the group. There are two courses, short and longer, based on the permanent course so it’s ideal for families and those who haven’t done much orienteering. Bring a raincoat if it’s raining, as it will not be cancelled.

8-a-side Cricket

The 8-a-side Cricket competition will be starting next week, Thursday 20th February at 3.45pm, Queens Park. Details and teams will be announced soon.

REMINDER

Term 1 Sports forms are to be filled out and returned to the School Office by 12pm, Tuesday 11th February.

Term 1 Sports

Welcome to the new school year. I hope you have all had a refreshing holiday and are ready for a new term of summer sport. My name is Julie Crawford and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your new Sports Coordinator. I am very passionate about sport and excited to take on this new role.

I am currently working with numerous sporting codes to accumulate sporting opportunities for your children. I will ensure to keep you informed via our website www.waihopai.school.nz, newsletters or through school notices. Your assistance is essential for coaching as we cannot enter teams without coaches. Most sporting codes offer assistance or training to help coaches broaden their knowledge and skill further. Please ensure entry forms are returned prior to the due date as the sports have indicated they will not accept any late entries. To download/view the sporting options for Term 1 please click on the link to the right.

If you have any queries about any of the sports, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 03 218 4228, email waihopaischoolsports@gmail.com or in the office from 9am-12pm during the week.