All competitors are required to meet in the hall promptly at 11:15am. Please ensure you get changed into your swimming togs, with your PE uniform over the top at morning tea. Please sit down in your house groups so we can mark the roll and depart on time.
Please note: Students are to arrive at school in their Heaton School Uniform as normal.
If you registered for our school event and for some reason your name is not on the participation list above, please contact Mrs Henderson immediately for assistance.
Equipment Requirements (what do I need to bring?):
Swimming togs – please ensure students are changed into their swimming togs and wearing their Heaton PE kit over the top before they get onto the bus. This way students are ready to race when we arrive at the venue
Swimming cap (if required)
Towel
Jandals
Water bottle
Packed lunch with sufficient healthy snacks
All relevant personal medication e.g. epipen
Class equipment required for the first teaching block e.g. device, pencil case etc.
Event Structure and Timing:
Our goal is to make our school swimming sports as student-focused and relaxed as possible. It is an opportunity for our confident swimmers to experience respectful competition, and for our beginner/ novice swimmers to feel encouraged and supported.
Participation in the Heaton swimming sports event is based on our user-pay model (opt-in) and will involve a cost that covers return transportation to the event and pool hire. 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 Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz)
Please ensure you read the following tournament information carefully so you are prepared for a great tournament day. Thank you to Mrs Earl and Mr Colvin for their organisation and for making this opportunity possible for our students.
If you are sick on a day of the tournament or you cannot attend for any reason, please communicate this directly with your coach (Mrs Earl or Mr Colvin) asap. Selections have been made based on performance and attendance at practices. If you have any other questions, please contact Mrs Earl or Mr Colvin.
TOURNAMENT DATE & VENUE:
Monday 4th December at Hagley Netball Courts
If there are any changes due to weather and the tournament is cancelled, students will be notified via the Heaton daily notices and caregivers will be communicated with via Hero.
MEETING TIME & LOCATION:
All participants are required to meet promptly at the canteen foyer at 8:15 a.m. The bus will depart at 8:30am.
You need to be changed into your Heaton PE uniform – wear this to school, and have all your equipment for the tournament.
As an opt-in (user pay) sporting opportunity, participation in this tournament will incur a cost that covers tournament entry fees and return transportation.
These costs will be added to your Heaton school account and are expected to be approx. $22.00 per person. If you would prefer that your child is not involved, please email Tory Earl (earlt@heaton.school.nz) or Sam Colvin (colvins@heaton.school.nz) before Friday 1st December.
This charge will be added to your account in arrears so please do not pay until the amount shows on your school account.
STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Please ensure you have the following equipment with you on Monday:
Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks
Water bottle
Heaton Cap and sunblock
Heaton PE kit (you can wear this to school)
Heaton or weatherproof jacket (in the event of rain or wind)
All personal medication you require e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin
Weather Contingency Day: Friday 3rd November @ STAC
MEETING TIMES: An earlier 8:30am bell will sound on both days and students/teachers are to promptly make their way to their Heaton classrooms for registration. After Linc-Ed has been completed, teachers will accompany their class to the St Andrew’s field (via Circuit St).
FINISHING TIME / ORGANISATION: The day is scheduled to finish at 1:00 pm. Students will be transitioned back to Heaton by their class teacher and they will have an opportunity for a lunch break until 1:45 pm.
UNIFORM: Students are to compete in their Heaton PE uniform (PE shorts please), with the option of wearing a house-coloured t-shirt and accessories. Please check with your teacher if you are not sure about your house colour.
Students must arrive at school in their PE Kit and house colours so they are ready to compete. Please note that our Heaton Athletics Day is not a mufti day, so jeans and non-athletic casual wear are not permitted. Students can transition home in their PE uniforms, so bringing your full school uniform will not be required.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (what to bring?): All students must ensure they have the following items
Packed lunch with healthy snacks (N.B. students cannot leave the venue to purchase or collect food from the school canteen)
N.B. Spikes cannot be worn at our school athletics days
Water bottle
Heaton hat
Suitable PE footwear (no flip flops or Crocs etc.)
Sun protection
All relevant personal medication e.g. Ventolin, epipen
SCHEDULE: Whānau are very welcome to come along to support. Please arrive using the Circuit Street entrance and avoid cutting through STAC School Grounds. Please note, the following schedule may be subject to minor changes throughout the day so please consider this when planning arrival times.
N.B Track events (60m, 100m races) get priority over field events (jumping and throwing disciplines). If you are called to marshall for a track event, please let the teacher(s) in charge of your field event know that you will be leaving to run your race and that you will return to complete your field event asap.
SPORTS LEADER ORGANISATION & RESPONSIBILITIES: Our Heaton Sports Leaders will be helping set up, coordinate and pack up our school athletics days. Year 7 Sports Leaders will be helping on Wednesday (Year 8 Event), and Year 8 Sports Leaders will be helping on Thursday (Year 7 Event). Please check the document below so you are aware of your specific duties
Sports leaders are required to meet Mrs Henderson directly at the venue (St Andrew’s track), promptly at 7:45am so they can assist with set-up. Please ensure you bring everything you need with you e.g. packed lunch, as you will not be returning to school until the end of the athletics day. If you are unable to attend for any reason e.g. sickness, you must communicate this with Mrs Henderson via email asap.
What a great three days were had at Kōru Games at the end of last term. This was Heaton’s first time attending this event, and our eight teams performed incredibly well. Our athletes treated everyone with respect, competed with exemplary sportsmanship and showed growth and improvements over the three days. We hope that everyone who competed walked away feeling proud of themselves and that some lifelong memories have been made.
We would like to extend our thanks to our fantastic coaches and staff who supported us over the three days, as well as running practices in the weeks leading up to the tournament, our volunteer officials from Christchurch Boys High and community sports groups who refereed countless games over the three days, and the organisers from the Selwyn Sports Trust for organising such a fabulous event.
Results:
Congratulations to all our competitors with particular note for:-
Girls Netball Silver medalists
Mixed Hockey Gold Medalists
Girls Football Silver Medalists
Boys Rugby Gold Medalists
Girls Touch Silver Medalists
We look forward to building on our success next year!
If for any reason you are no longer able to take part in this event, please email Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) before 9:00am on Tuesday 29th August so Primary Sport Canterbury can be updated on the changes.
Venue: Ruapuna Raceway (Mike Pero Motorsport Park)
Reporting & Event Times: Reporting time is 9am for race marshalls in the carpark. Please meet at the event no later than 8:45 to ensure your child has adequate time to rack their bikes in transition. The race will commence as soon as possible after the first race briefing – this will be run at the start line before each race.
Race Times:
Year 8 Run 2km, bike 9km, run 1km – Open race to start at 9:45am, Girls 9:50am
Year 7 Run 2km, bike 9km, run 1km – Open race to start at 10:30am, Girls 10:35am
Collecting Bikes: All bikes must be left in transition until all competitors in all age groups have finished their races.
Cancellation: Any cancellation information will be posted on the P.S.C Website (www.primarysportscanterbury.org.nz). There is no postponement date, so a cancellation will not occur unless the weather conditions are extreme.
Equipment Requirements:
All Duathlon race equipment i.e. bike, helmet, running shoes etc.
Heaton PE top with Hat – students can wear black bike shorts if they prefer over PE shorts.
Packed lunch with healthy snacks & water bottle
All relevant medication e.g. ventolin
Spare clothes
Sun protection
Weatherproof jacket (please check the forecast the night before as we have had wet weather in previous events)
We are very excited to be sending 8 teams to Kōru Games this year! This is the biggest team that Heaton has ever sent to this tournament and a fantastic opportunity for our ākonga!
Dates: 19 – 21st 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
Rugby sevens
Football girls and open
Hockey (mixed)
Girls touch
Basketball (3×3) girls and open
Venues:
Lincoln Township: netball and rugby sevens
Prebbleton: football
Rolleston (Foster Park): hockey, touch
Rolleston (Selwyn Sports Centre): Basketball
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?):
If you do not wish to participate or cannot attend for any reason, you must email Mrs Henderson before 9:00am on Friday 18th August so all teams can be finalised and replacements can be found.
CODE OF CONDUCT: All participating students must ensure they read and follow our school representative sports code of conduct: Heaton Code of Conduct (CARE)
DRAWS AND VENUE MAPS:
Draws and maps of each sporting venue are now live on the Selwyn Sports Trust Website. These can be accessed by CLICKING HERE and then selecting your sport of choice. Please scroll down to where it says “Further Information” and click on “draws & results”.
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 Henderson.
COACHES:
Rugby Sevens – Mrs Clarkson and Mrs Boyle
Netball – Miss Christie
Basketball – Mrs Henderson
Football – Open: Mr Cooper, Girls: Mr Griggs
Hockey – Mrs Eames
Girls Touch – Miss Just
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.
UNIFORM
As part of our Heaton Team uniform, we are asking all students to purchase the Kōru Games Hoodie. Please click THIS LINK to place your order. All orders will be collected on the first day of the tournament!
MEETING TIMES & LOCATIONS
Day 1 Logistics – Tuesday 19th 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 Netball 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 a.m.
All students involved with hockey, football and basketball will then jump back on the bus and head to their venues in Prebbleton and Rolleston where matches will begin.
Destinations: Prebbleton Reserve, Rolleston and then onto Foster Park
All other students will remain in Lincoln and head to their sporting venues.
Day 2 and 3 logistics
Students competing in touch, football, hockey and basketball will depart at the following times:
Meet at 7:50 am, leave: at 8.00 a.m. to Prebbleton Reserve, Rolleston and then onto Foster Park
Return: 2.30 p.m. Foster Park and then onto Prebbleton Reserve to Heaton
Meet in the hall at 7:50am.
Students competing in netball and rugby sevens will depart at the following times:
Meet at 8:20 a.m., leaving school at 8.30 a.m. to Selwyn Netball Centre, North Belt, Lincoln
Return: 2.30 p.m. to Heaton
Meet in the hall at 8:20 am.
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.
BUS GROUPINGS:
Bus one – Travelling to Lincoln:
Netball (10 + 1 adult)
Rugby (12 + 1 adult)
Bus two – travelling to Rolleston via Prebbleton
Hockey (10 + 1 adult)
Touch (12 + 1 adult)
Football (23 + 2 adults)
Basketball (10 +1 adult)
Girls football team to travel by school minivan with Mr Griggs
On Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th March, Primary Sports Canterbury is hosting an inter-school CAIMS Tournament. 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 this week 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?):
If you do not wish to participate or cannot attend for any reason, you must email Mrs Henderson before 9:00am on Tuesday 8th August so all teams can be finalised and replacements can be found.
DATES:
The competitions take place on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th August. The tournament will run all day.
VENUES:
Rugby Sevens – Nunweek Park
Netball – South Hagley
Squash – Chch Squash
Table Tennis – TTC Stadium
Basketball – Pioneer Stadium
Volleyball – Hornby High School
Football – South Hagley
Hockey – Nunweek Park
Badminton – Zhu Badminton Stadium
CODE OF CONDUCT: All participating students must ensure they read and follow our school representative sports code of conduct:Heaton Code of Conduct (CARE)
COST:
Participation in the CAIMs Summer 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 Henderson.
Table Tennis – Mrs Halligan (Mrs Doré on Monday only).
Basketball – Mrs Henderson
Volleyball – Mr Naidoo
Football – Open: Mr Cooper and Mr Phanpho, Girls: Mr Griggs
Hockey – Mrs Eames and Mrs Cumming
Badminton – Mr Brown
Referee/Umpire support for Netball and Rugby Sevens: If you can provide support with officiating netball or rugby sevens games throughout the tournament, please send me an email (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz)
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
Badminton:
Please meet at the flag pole at 8:30, your car will depart at 8:50am.
Managers meeting begins at 9:30am, first game is 10am
Basketball
Please meet in the hall at 8:10am, bus will depart promptly at 8:30am
Managers meeting begins at 9:30am, first game is 10am
Football
Please meet in the hall quad 8:45am, bus will depart promptly at 9:00am
Managers meeting begins at 10am, first game is 10:30am
Hockey
Please meet on the netball courts at 8:10am, bus will depart promptly at 8:30am
Managers meeting begins at 9:15am, first game is 9:45am
Netball
Please meet in the hall at 8:10am, bus will depart promptly at 8:30am
Managers meeting begins at 9:30am, first game is 10am
Rugby
Please meet on the basketball court at 8:10, bus will depart promptly at 8:30am
Managers meeting begins at 9:30am, first game is 10am
Squash
Please meet at the flag pole at 8:10am, your van will depart promptly at 8:20am
Managers meeting begins at 9:15am, first game is 9:45am
Table Tennis
Please meet at the flag pole at 8:15am, your van will depart promptly at 8:30am
Managers meeting begins at 9:30am, first game is 10am
Volleyball
Please meet in Room 4 at 7:50am, your bus will depart promptly at 8:10am
Managers meeting begins at 8:50am, first game is 9:20am
BUS GROUPINGS:
Badminton – Travelling with Mr Brown in his private vehicle. Permission slips will be sent home on Monday and need to be returned to the student office.
Table Tennis – School Mini Van
Squash – School Mini Van
Volleyball – Bus to Hornby High School
Basketball and Netball – sharing a bus. Drop off one: South Hagley, drop off two: Pioneer Stadium
Open and Girls Football – Bus to South Hagley
Hockey – Bus to Nunweek Park
Rugby Sevens – Bus to Nunweek Park
WHO TO INFORM IF I AM ABSENT?: If you are absent on the tournament day, you or your caregiver must email your coach. Only email Mrs Henderson if you are a basketball player, otherwise touch base with your specific coach e.g. Mr Naidoo for volleyball.
EXPECTED BUS RETURN TIMES: It is expected that students will return to school at approx. 3:00pm. Once draws have been released, I will be sure to share any changes to this information.
On Wednesday 21st June, 35 of our finest runners attended the Primary and CAIMS Canterbury Cross Country Champs at Ngā Puna Wai to compete against the best year 7 and 8 runners from around the region. The weather was perfect for some fast running after a few days of rain, and while the course was muddy and wet underfoot in some places, our runners produced some outstanding results. A massive congratulations to all of our athletes who represented our school with pride.
Meeting Time:All students are required to meet Mrs Henderson in the Heaton hall at 9:50am. The team bus will depart promptly at 10:15am so please ensure you are prompt and organised.
If your parent/caregiver would prefer to take you directly to the venue in the morning, they must contact Mrs Henderson via email before Friday 16th June.
Event Times:
Year 7 Girls (3km) – 11:30am start time
Year 7 Boys(3km) – 11:50am start time (approx.)
Year 8 Girls(3km) – 12:10pm start time (approx.)
Year 8 Boys (3km)– 12:30pm start time (approx.)
Prize-giving will commence at approx. 12:50pm
Marshalling Assistance:If you are attending the event to watch and support your son/daughter and you are able to assist Primary Sports Canterbury with marshalling duties, please contact Mrs Henderson prior to Friday 16th June (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz). Any support would be greatly appreciated.
Cost:As the Cross Country Championships is an opt-in (user pay) opportunity, participation will incur a cost that covers the return bus trip to Ngā Puna Wai. This charge will be added to your school account. If you have questions or concerns please contact our Heaton Executive Office (Jackie) (eo@heaton.school.nz)
Equipment Requirements: Please note, spikes cannot be used for this event
Heaton PE Kit
Packed lunch with sufficient healthy snacks
Lots of water
All relevant personal medication e.g. ventolin, epipen
Tracksuit pants, a weatherproof jacket and warm-over garment top
Spare shoes
Spare socks
Plastic bag to transport any wet or muddy clothing
Additional Information: If for any reason you no longer wish to take part or are sick on the day of the event, please email Mrs Henderson asap so the opportunity can be offered to another student on our waiting list.
Pack down: 1:00pm after the last race
Food/coffee: This will be at the Nga Puna Wai Café or at the Coffee Cart (these are pointed out on the map)
Course Marshalls: The officials are required to assist around the course will indicated on the marshal’s map. They are to report to Georgia (Event Manger) underneath the first set of rugby posts at 9:45am. Each zone will supply an adult for this task. This person must stay in place for all 9 races even if the school they represent is only entered in a certain race. As you are a marshal you play a highly important role on the day to encourage participants as they go past and direct the children in the right direction. – Please note CAIMS MARSHALLS MEET AT 11:00am TO SWAP WITH ON COURSE MARSHALLS AND COLLECT NUMBERS.
Zone Recorders and Marshalls: Recorder – on the day – come to collect timing chips and distribute to their zone participants and write their number on each participants arm. Marshal – on the day please stay at your allocated position at the course for all races. This position could be shared but each zone must cover that position for all races. Please come and collect your numbers from 9am this is shown on the Marshalls map at the main collection point based at the first rugby posts.
Rubbish: Please be a tidy kiwi and make sure your zones/schools pick up their rubbish and take it home.
First aid: This is going to be stationed by the start line with St John – Refer to site map for more information
Merchandise: A commemorative Canterbury CrossCountry tee is available for purchase for $25 each. These are to be ordered online and will be available for collection at the event on 21 June. All links for purchasing are on the PSC website homepage. Orders close on June 5th!
All staff would like to recognise the fantastic efforts of those students who expressed an interest in joining a Heaton team this year. We are looking forward to seeing you improve your skills, have fun, and represent our school.
Attention all tackle rugby players: To play in the inter-school competition, you must access the form below with your caregivers and register with NZ Rugby (https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/142036)
If for any reason you no longer wish to play in a team, you must email Mrs Henderson before Friday 19th May so team changes can be made.
PARTICIPATION COST: As an opt in/user pay sporting opportunity, participation in a Heaton weekly winter sports team incurs a cost that covers transportation, and this will be added to your school account. Payments for the 2023 winter sports season must be made prior to game 4 of the season (Friday 9th June).
COMPETITION DATES & TIMES (Tuesday afternoons from 1:30pm – 2:30pm):
23rd, 30th May
6th, 13th, 20th, 27th June
4th, 25th July
1st, 8th Aug
CODE OF CONDUCT AND EXPECTATIONS
Our school is very fortunate to have the help of many dedicated community members and teachers who are giving up their time to train and coach our teams. Representing Heaton in an inter-school competition is a privilege. We have an expectation that students reflect our school values, and that their behaviour both during school, and in the wider community is respectful and positive. All participants in the winter sport competition must read and follow our Heaton sport code of conduct, and the Primary Sports Canterbury code of conduct
If you are injured, you will still travel with your Hagley Sport team on Tuesday afternoons to support your team(s) and assist your coaches.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Students must ensure they have their PE Kit / Sports Uniform, appropriate footwear/boots, specialised sports equipment (shin pads, mouth guards, squash glasses, racquets, table tennis bats etc.) and a water bottle. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have all the correct equipment so please pack the night before. Students must also ensure they have all relevant personal medication e.g. epipen, ventolin.
Please ensure you bring warm layers if you are participating in outdoor sport. There may be days where the weather is chilly, but sport will go ahead.
Heaton Hockey, Football and Rugby players must wear plain yellow socks as part of their uniform. These can be purchased at the school canteen for $15.00 or are available at any sports shop. Please see Mrs Henderson if you have any questions or concerns.
Rippa participants can choose to wear trainers or boots when they play, however, the condition of the grounds at Hagley may influence your decision. If you have a pair of boots please bring these along with you.
Please Note: All jewellery must be removed when you are taking part in the Tuesday afternoon inter-school sports competitions.
SPORTING VENUES & TEACHER IN CHARGE:
Hockey – Nunweek Park (T.I.C – Mrs Cumming)
Netball – South Hagley Netball Courts (T.I.C – Mrs Edge)
Tackle 10’s Rugby – South Hagley Rugby Fields (T.I.C – Ms Clarkson)
Football & Rippa – South Hagley Park (T.I.C Football – Mr Cooper/Mr Phanpho, T.I.C Rippa – Miss Kara)
Badminton– Zhu Badminton Centre (T.I.C – Mr Brown)
Rock Climbing – The Roxx YMCA Adventure Centre (239 Waltham Road) (T.I.C – Ms Green)
Venue maps will be posted here when the information is available.
GAME RULES:
Coaches and players have a responsibility to access the following document to read your relevant information so that you are aware of the rules and specific requirements:
During the winter sport season, lunch will begin at 12:20pm on Tuesday afternoons.
Students are to go to their designated house area when the bell sounds and must sit down to eat their lunch.
After lunch at 12:40pm, students are required to meet their teachers/coaches in their designated area.
Please ensure you sit down in your teams quickly and quietly so you can be registered as our buses will depart promptly at 12:50pm.
Sporting groups are to meet at the following locations at 12:40pm:
Boys’ Football: Hall quad
Hockey: Hall
Tackle 10’s Rugby: Round tables outside the LRC
Rippa Rugby and Girls’ Football– Flagpole
Netball– Outdoor basketball court
Table Tennis/Badminton– P.A.C Steps
Squash – Outdoor basketball court (next to the undercover walkway)
BUS GROUPINGS – which bus do I get on?
Hockey – Split over two 40-seater buses
Badminton and Table Tennis – One bus
Netball – Split over two 40-seater buses
Rippa Rugby and Yellow Rugby Team – One bus
Rugby Green and Gold Teams – One bus
Football – Split over two buses – one bus will go to Hagley College bus stop
Football Girls – One bus
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS: The Sports Director, in conjunction with the ChCh City Council will make any decisions regarding cancellations due to weather or pitch/court conditions. These decisions will be made by 10:30 am, and any information will be communicated to students and their parents/caregivers via Hero and the school Daily Notices. Please be aware that Squash, Table Tennis, Badminton and Rock Climbing will continue regardless of cancellations as these are all indoor venues. If a cancellation is made due to Hagley Park ground conditions only, Nunweek Park Hockey and Netball will continue.
TRAINING SESSIONS: As outlined in our Sports Code of Conduct (see above), we have an expectation that students show commitment to their team by attending a weekly training session. Coaches will be advertising training sessions in the daily notices and will be taking attendance registers. If you are unable to make a particular training session you must communicate this with your coach in person or via email.
LANGUAGE LESSONS & ORCHESTRA: If you attend Language tuition or are involved in the Heaton orchestra and this clashes with a scheduled training session you must notify your coach. Language lessons and the Orchestra always take priority, as an alternate time or training with a different Heaton team will be possible.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES FROM PRIMARY SPORT CANTERBURY:
The purpose of weekly sport is to give all interested young people a chance to play sport against others in our region. The enjoyment of all is of most importance to us and if this means having to alter games to accommodate differing abilities then please take the initiative and do this.
Heaton Sport 