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.