Dates: 24th, 25th, 26th September (Term 3 Week 10)
Teams attending
Teams have been selected based on our strengths and results from summer tournaments and winter sports results.
Netball
Table tennis x2
Football girls
Football Boys
Hockey (mixed) x2
Girls touch
Boys touch
Basketball (3×3) girls
Basketball (3×3) boys x2
Rules and Regulations per Sport
Draws: here
Venues:
Rolleston (Selwyn Sports Centre) – Basketball and Table Tennis
Rolleston (Foster Park) – Football, Hockey, Touch
Lincoln (township) – Netball
Please ensure you read the following information carefully so you are prepared for this exciting opportunity. A huge thank you to all of our Heaton staff and our community helpers for their efforts in making this event possible for our students. Please check the blog each day as new information will be updated as soon as it is received i.e. draws, specific meeting times etc.
PARTICIPATION LIST (who has been invited to take part in each sport?):
Kōru Games Team Selections 2024
CODE OF CONDUCT: All participating students must ensure they read and follow our school representative sports code of conduct: Heaton Code of Conduct (CARE)
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION AND MAPS:
Tournament Information
Venue Maps and Bus Maps
Risk Management Plan
Koru Games Fair Play Promise
COST:
Participation in Kōru Games Tournament is based on our user-pay model (opt-in) and will involve a cost that covers return transportation to the event and tournament expenses. These costs will be added to your school account. If you have any questions or no longer wish for your child to take part, please contact Mrs Prinsep.
COACHES:
Netball – Miss Christie
Basketball – Mr Grant and Mr Ah Mu
Football – Open: Mr Cooper, Girls: Mr Griggs
Hockey – Mrs Cumming and Ms Emesli
Touch – TBC
STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Please ensure you have the following equipment to ensure your success on tournament day:
- Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks.
- Water bottle.
- Heaton PE kit or assigned uniform.
- Any specific sports equipment you require for your code e.g. rugby boots, hockey sticks, shin pads, mouth guards, racquets etc.
- Warm clothing in the event of wind or cold weather.
- Sunblock and sunhat.
- Spare shoes for outdoor codes (in the event of rain and mud)
- All personal medication you require e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin
Please note, there will be no gum or fizzy/sports drinks permitted.
MEETING TIMES & LOCATIONS
Day 1 Logistics – Tuesday 24th September
On Tuesday, all competitors are to please meet in the hall at 7:50 a.m. A roll will be taken, and then we will depart on the bus at 8:10 a.m.
All competitors will travel to the Selwyn Sports Centre where we will attend the opening ceremony.
Everyone should be changed into their sporting uniform when they arrive at school – please ensure your child has plenty of warm layers for the day. They do not need their school uniform.
The opening ceremony concludes at 10.05 a.m.
All students will remain at the Selwyn Sports Centre/Foster Park except for netball which will return to the school van to be transported to the Lincoln Township venue.
Day 2 and 3 logistics – Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th September
Students competing in table tennis, touch, football, hockey and basketball will depart at the following times:
Meet at 8:00 am, leave at 8.10 a.m. Selwyn Sports Centre/Foster Park
Return: 2.30 p.m. Selwyn Sports Centre/Foster Park to Heaton
Students competing in netball will depart at the following times:
Meet at 8:20 a.m., leaving school at 8.30 a.m. to Lincoln Township.
Return: 2.30 p.m. to Heaton
Please note that we may be returning to school after 3 p.m. on these three days as some games conclude at 2:45 p.m. I will communicate via the Hero App our ETA each day.
Heaton Sport 