Category: Tournaments

Koru Games 2026

August 26, 2026

DATES: 

Day 1 – Tuesday 22 September 2026

Day 2 – Wednesday 23 September 2026

Day 3 – Thursday 24 September 2026

(Term 3 Week 10)

TEAMS ATTENDING

Teams have been selected based on our strengths and results from summer tournaments and winter sports.

Mixed touch

Girls Basketball (3×3) 

Boys Basketball (3×3)

Netball

Hockey (Mixed)

Boys Football

Girls Football

Table Tennis

Rippa Rugby

SPORTING INFORMATION

Rules and Regulations per Sport

Draws will be accessible here when they are published: Draws 2026

These can also be accessed using the Selwyn Sports Trust App.

VENUES: 

Lincoln (township) – Netball, Rip Rugby, Table Tennis

Rolleston (Foster Park) – Football, 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?): 

Kōru Games Team Selections 2026

CODE OF CONDUCT: All participating students must ensure they read and follow our school representative sports code of conduct: CLICK HERE

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION AND MAPS:
Tournament Home Page
Tournament Information

COST:
Participation in Koru 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 and are required to be paid before the first day of tournament. If you have any questions or no longer wish for your child to take part, please contact Mrs Henderson. 

COACHES:

Table Tennis – TBC

Netball – Miss Pearce

Basketball – Girls – Randall, Boys – Ashleigh

Mixed Touch – Harry

Rip Rugby – Mr Hastilow

Football – Girls – Mr Griggs, Boys – Carlos

Hockey – Michael

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, 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

Please note the logistics below are based on timings from previous years, and may be subject to change closer to the time.

Logistics: Meeting Times, Locations & Buses

Day One: Opening Ceremony

  • Meeting Time: All athletes must meet in the school hall at 7:45 AM.
  • Departure: Buses will depart from school at 8 AM and head directly to the Selwyn Events Centre in Rolleston for the opening ceremony (9:10 AM – 10:00 AM).
  • Post-Ceremony: All athletes will remain in Rolleston and move to their sports grounds, except for teams travelling to Lincoln Venues. 
  • The netball, rippa rugby, and table tennis will get back on their bus after the opening ceremony and be dropped off at the Selwyn Netball Centre.

Day One – Return Times

All games finished by 2:30 PM. I anticipate that with traffic, buses will return to school after 3pm. I will send an update via Hero as buses leave the grounds, with an estimated time of arrival. 

  • Bus 1: Basketball, Football, Hockey, Mixed Touch
  • Bus 2: Netball, Rippa Rugby, Table Tennis

Days Two & Three Timings

  • Meeting Time: All athletes must meet in the school hall at 7:45 AM.
  • Departure: Buses will depart from school at 8 AM.
  • We expect return times to be similar throughout the tournament – I will update Hero as we depart the sporting grounds. 

Merchandise

Absences

If, for any reason, your child is unavailable due to sickness or injury, please email me ASAP so that I can pass the message on to our coaches and find a replacement if necessary. Thank you for your help with this!

Staff & Parent Helpers

We are grateful to have the following helpers supporting our teams during the tournament and thank them for their time, energy and support! Without them, this wonderful experience would not be possible.

  • Netball: Miss Olivia Pearce
  • Rip Rugby: Mr Adam Hastilow
  • Hockey: Michael (Coach)
  • Touch: Harry Boyle (Mixed)
  • Basketball: Ashleigh (Boys Team), Randall (Girls’ Team)
  • Football: Carlos (Boys), Mr James Griggs (Girls)
  • Table Tennis: TBC

I look forward to seeing some of you at the sporting venues over the three days, but if you are unable to make it, please download the Selwyn Trust App – scores and results will be updated quickly after matches conclude. 

Please note that we will likely 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.

CAIMS One Day Basketball Tournament

August 11, 2026

Please ensure you read the following tournament information carefully so you are prepared for a great tournament day. Thank you to Hannah, Randall, and Bojan for supporting and coaching our teams!

PARTICIPATION LIST:

Basketball Teams – CAIMS Tournament 2026

If you are sick on a day of the tournament or you cannot attend for any reason, please communicate this directly with Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz).

TOURNAMENT DATE & VENUE: 

  • Tuesday 18th August

MEETING TIME & LOCATION:

  • All participants are required to meet promptly in the canteen foyer at 7:50a.m. The bus will depart at 8:15am.
  • You need to be changed into your Heaton basketball uniform – wear this to school, and have all your equipment for the tournament – including your mouth guard.

Heaton Sport Code of Conduct

DRAWS, SCHEDULES & RULES:

CLICK HERE to view the draw

COST:

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. If you would prefer that your child is not involved, please email Kate Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) before Friday, 14th August.

STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

Please ensure you have the following equipment with you on Tuesday:

  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks
  • Water bottle
  • Warm clothing – black or navy track pants are acceptable.
  • Heaton Basketball Uniform (you can wear this to school)
  • All personal medication you require e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin

Term 2 Korfball Tournament 2026

June 23, 2026

Please ensure you read the following tournament information carefully so you are prepared for a great tournament day. Thank you to Mr Colvin for his organisation and for making this opportunity possible for our students.

PARTICIPATION LIST:

Heaton Korfball Squad – Term 2 Tournament 2026

If you are sick on a day of the tournament or you cannot attend for any reason, please communicate this directly with Mr Colvin (colvins@heaton.school.nz) asap. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Colvin.

TOURNAMENT DATE & VENUE: 

  • Monday 29th June 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.

Heaton Sport Code of Conduct

DRAWS, SCHEDULES & RULES:

Once received, the draw will be posted here

COST:

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. If you would prefer that your child is not involved, please email Sam Colvin (colvins@heaton.school.nz) before Thursday, 25th June.

STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

Please ensure you have the following equipment with you on Monday:

  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks
  • Water bottle
  • Warm clothing – black or navy track pants are acceptable.
  • 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

Term 4 Korfball Tournament 2025

November 30, 2025

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.

PARTICIPATION LIST:

Heaton Korfball Squad – Term 4 Tournament 2025

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. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Earl or Mr Colvin.

TOURNAMENT DATE & VENUE: 

  • Monday 8th 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 8:20 a.m. The bus will depart at 8:40am.
  • You need to be changed into your Heaton PE uniform – wear this to school, and have all your equipment for the tournament.

Heaton Sport Code of Conduct

DRAWS, SCHEDULES & RULES:

Once received, the draw will be posted here

COST:

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. 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 Wednesday, 3rd December.

STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

Please ensure you have the following equipment with you on Monday:

  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks
  • Water bottle
  • Warm clothing – black or navy track pants are acceptable.
  • 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

Boys Cricket Festival – Term 4, 2025

November 16, 2025

A huge thank you to Coach Mr Hastilow for supporting in the lead up to this tournament and for taking the team on the day. We are very thankful for you providing your time to ensure this tournament is an opportunity that can be provided for our boys cricket players. Please read the following information carefully with your whānau, so you are up to speed with all relevant details. If for any reason you no longer wish to be involved or are unable to take part, please email Mr Hastilow (hastilowa@heaton.school.nz) and Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) ASAP so team adjustments can be made.

Tournament Date:

  • 24th and 25th of November 

Participation List (who is invited to take part): 

1. Lucas C 
2. Nate B
3. Freddy S
4. Moss H
5. Brody M-L
6. Tom O’N
7. Jesse H
8. Aidan L
9. Zeb P
10. Jed H
 
Coach: Mr Hastilow
Scorer: TBC

Venue:

South Hagley Polo grounds

Game Start Times:

  • This will be updated once the draw has been confirmed.

Finish Times:

It is expected that the days play will finish around 3:30pm. We encourage students to be collected by their parents/caregivers directly from the venue at this time. When you collect your son from the venue, please ensure you sign out with Mr Hastilow before leaving.

If you have made plans for your daughter to be collected by another adult or you are having trouble arranging collection, please communicate this with Mr Hastilow via email before the event. 

Meeting Times / Locations:

Students are required to meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:00 a.m. Students should arrive at school in their PE uniform top and cricket whites as trousers. Please aim to borrow these from a friend or make contact with Mr Hastilow if you are having issues. All students must have a Heaton hat. 

Transportation to Hagley Park:

Students will be transported to the venue (Hagley) in our Heaton van, but if you would prefer for your child to be dropped straight to the venue, that 

Tournament Resources:

Injuries / Availability: 

If you have any injury concerns or sickness, or you cannot participate on Monday and Tuesday, please let Mr Hastilow know ASAP. 

Equipment Requirements:

  • All personal cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves (if you have these). Additional equipment will be provided for those students who do not have any.
  • PE uniform 
  • White cricket trousers – please try to borrow these if you do not have your own.
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Heaton Hat
  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.

Weather:

Any cancellations due to weather will be communicated by 7:45am (at the latest) and will be sent out via Hero. The information will also be posted in the student daily notices.

Girls’ Cricket Festival – Term 4, 2025

October 27, 2025

The location and timings have now been finalised for the Term 4 Girls’ Cricket Festival. A huge thank you to Coach Mrs Edge for supporting in the lead up to this tournament and to Mr Hastilow for taking the team on the day. We are very thankful for them providing their time to ensure this tournament is an opportunity that can be provided for our girl’s cricket players. Please read the following information carefully with your whānau, so you are up to speed with all relevant details. If for any reason you no longer wish to be involved or are unable to take part, please email Mrs Edge (edgew@heaton.school.nz) and Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) ASAP so team adjustments can be made.

Tournament Date:

  • 6th and 7th of November 

Participation List (who is invited to take part): 

1. Lucy H
2. Kate H
3. Ella D
4. Emily D
5. Tessa B
6. Minahil R
7. Maisie E
8. Sydney E
9. Beatrice P
10. Rea W
Coach: Mr Hastilow
Scorer: TBC

Venue:

South Hagley Polo grounds

Game Start Times:

  • This will be updated once the draw has been confirmed.

Finish Times:

It is expected that the days play will finish around 3:30pm. We encourage students to be collected by their parents/caregivers directly from the venue at this time. When you collect your daughter from the venue, please ensure you sign out with Mr Hastilow before leaving.

If you have made plans for your daughter to be collected by another adult or you are having trouble arranging collection, please communicate this with Kate Henderson via email before the event. 

Meeting Times / Locations:

Students are required to meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:00 a.m. Students should arrive at school in their PE uniform top and cricket whites as trousers. Please aim to borrow these from a friend or make contact with Wendy Edge or Kate Henderson if you are having issues. All students must have a Heaton hat. 

Transportation to Hagley Park:

Students will be transported to the venue (Hagley) in our Heaton van.

Tournament Resources:

Injuries / Availability: 

If you have any injury concerns or sickness, or you cannot participate on Friday, please make contact with both Mrs Henderson and Mrs Edge.

Equipment Requirements:

  • All personal cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves (if you have these). Additional equipment will be provided for those student who does not have any.
  • PE uniform 
  • White cricket trousers – please try to borrow these if you do not have your own.
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Heaton Hat
  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.

Weather:

Any cancellations due to weather will be communicated by 7:45am (at the latest) and will be sent out via Hero. The information will also be posted in the student daily notices.

Koru Games 2025

August 8, 2025

DATES: 

Day 1 – Tuesday 16 September 2025

Day 2 – Wednesday 17 September 2025

Day 3 – Thursday 18 September 2025

(Term 3 Week 10)

TEAMS ATTENDING

Teams have been selected based on our strengths and results from summer tournaments and winter sports.
Mixed touch
Girls touch
Boys touch
Basketball (3×3) girls 
Basketball (3×3) boys x2

Korfball

Netball
Football girls 
Football Boys
Hockey (mixed)

Rippa Rugby

SPORTING INFORMATION

Rules and Regulations per Sport

Draws will be accessible here when they are published: Draws 2025

VENUES: 

Lincoln (township) – Netball, Rip Rugby

Lincoln University – Korfball

Rolleston (Foster Park) – Football (soccer), 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?): 

Kōru Games Team Selections 2025

CODE OF CONDUCT: All participating students must ensure they read and follow our school representative sports code of conduct: CLICK HERE

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION AND MAPS:
Tournament Information
Venue Maps and Bus Maps
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 and are required to be paid before the first day of tournament. If you have any questions or no longer wish for your child to take part, please contact Mrs Henderson. 

COACHES:

Netball – Miss Christie

Rippa Rugby – Miss Kara

Korfball – Mr Colvin
Basketball – Randall and Rodger
Football – Open: Mr Cooper, Girls: Mr Griggs
Hockey – Mrs Cumming and Ms Eames
Touch – Harry, Mr Phanpho

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, 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

Please note the logistics below are based on timings from previous years, and may be subject to change closer to the time.

Logistics: Meeting Times, Locations & Buses

Day One: Opening Ceremony

  • Meeting Time: All athletes must meet in the school hall at 7:50 AM.
  • Departure: Buses will depart from school at 8:15 AM and head directly to the Selwyn Events Centre in Rolleston for the opening ceremony (9:30 AM – 10:05 AM).
  • Post-Ceremony: All athletes will remain in Rolleston and move to their sports grounds, except for teams travelling to Lincoln Venues. 
  • The netball, rippa rugby, and korfball teams will get back on their bus after the opening ceremony and be dropped off at their respective venues: Selwyn Netball Centre (Netball & Rippa Rugby) and Lincoln University (Korfball).

Day One – Return Times

All games finished by 2:30 PM. I anticipate that with traffic, bus 1 and bus 3 will return to school after 3pm. I will send an update via Hero as buses leave the grounds with an estimated time of arrival. 

  • Bus 1: Basketball, Football, Hockey 
  • Bus 2: Netball, Rippa Rugby, Korfball 
  • Bus 3: Touch

Days Two & Three Timings

  • Meeting Time: All athletes must meet in the school hall at 7:50 AM.
  • Departure: Buses will depart from school at 8:15 AM.
  • We expect return times to be similar throughout the tournament – I will update Hero as we depart the sporting grounds. 

Merchandise

Orders will be available for collection on Tuesday morning from 11:00 am at the Rolleston Hub. If you could please send me an email if you have placed an order for Merchandise that needs to be collected. There will also be a range of merchandise items for sale (cash only).

Absences

If, for any reason, your child is unavailable due to sickness or injury, please email me ASAP so that I can pass the message on to our coaches and find a replacement if necessary. Thank you for your help with this!

Staff & Parent Helpers

We are grateful to have the following helpers supporting our teams during the tournament and thank them for their time, energy and support! Without them, this wonderful experience would not be possible.

  • Netball: Miss Olivia Pearce
  • Rippa Rugby: Miss Holly Kara
  • Hockey: Michael (Coach), Mrs Abby Eames and Mrs Sarah Cumming
  • Touch: George and Meredith (Boys), Harry Boyle (Mixed), Mr Boss Phanpho (Girls)
  • Basketball: Rodger, Matt, & James (Boys’ Team), Randall (Girls’ Team)
  • Football: Mr Ross Cooper (Boys), Mr James Griggs (Girls)
  • Korfball: Mr Sam Colvin

I look forward to seeing some of you at the sporting venues over the three days, but if you are unable to make it, please download the Selwyn Trust App – scores and results will be updated quickly after matches conclude. 

Please note that we will likely 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.

Term 2 Korfball Tournament 2025

June 9, 2025

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.

PARTICIPATION LIST:

Heaton Korfball Squad – Term 2 Tournament 2025

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. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Earl or Mr Colvin.

TOURNAMENT DATE & VENUE: 

  • Monday 23rd June 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 8:20 a.m. The bus will depart at 8:40am.
  • You need to be changed into your Heaton PE uniform – wear this to school, and have all your equipment for the tournament.

Heaton Code of Conduct (CARE)

DRAWS, SCHEDULES & RULES:

Once received, the draw will be posted here

COST:

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. 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 Wednesday 18th June.

STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

Please ensure you have the following equipment with you on Monday:

  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks
  • Water bottle
  • Warm clothing – black or navy track pants are acceptable.
  • 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

Girls’ Cricket Festival – Term 1, 2025

March 21, 2025

We are excited to provide our girls cricket team with a tournament opportunity for term 1! A huge thank you to Mrs Edge for providing her time to ensure this tournament is an opportunity that can be provided for our girl’s cricket players. Please read the following information carefully with your whānau, so you are up to speed with all relevant details. If for any reason you no longer wish to be involved or are unable to take part, please email Mrs Edge (edgew@heaton.school.nz) and Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) before 9am on Tuesday so team adjustments can be made.

Tournament Date:

  • Friday 28th March 

Participation List (who is invited to take part): 

  • Ella D – Room 14
  • Maisie E – Room 8
  • Sydney E – Room 2 
  • Olivia S – Room 5
  • Zara B – Room 7
  • Tessa B – Room 13
  • Rea W – Room 14
  • Emily D – Room 2
  • Lucy H – Room 5
  • Kate H – Room 4
  • Sophia S- Room 6
Coach: Wendy Edge
Manager: Samantha Key 
 

Venue:

St Albans Park 

Draw: 

  • The draw and tournament information can be viewed HERE

Finish Times:

It is expected that the days play will finish around 3pm and students return to school shortly after. If you are able to collect your from St Albans Park, that would be appreciated – please ensure you sign out with Mrs Edge before leaving.

If you have made plans for your daughter to be collected by another adult or you are having trouble arranging collection, please communicate this with Kate Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) or Wendy Edge (edgew@heaton.school.nz) via email before 9 a.m. on Wednesday.

Meeting Times / Locations:

Students are required to meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:15 a.m. We will be departing promptly at 8:30am. Students should arrive at school in their Heaton Cricket top (provided) and cricket whites as trousers. Please aim to borrow these from a friend or make contact with Wendy Edge or Kate Henderson if you are having issues. All students must have a Heaton hat. 

Transportation to St Albans Park

Students will be transported to the venue in our two Heaton vans, driven by Mrs. Edge and Mr. Terris.

  • At the conclusion of the tournament, we kindly ask that you collect your daughter from St Albans Park at 3 p.m. If this is not possible, please contact Mrs. Edge to arrange transportation back to school.

Tournament Resources:

Injuries / Availability: 

If you have any injury concerns or sickness, or you cannot participate on Friday, please make contact with both Mrs Henderson and Mrs Edge.

Equipment Requirements:

  • All personal cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves (if you have these). Additional equipment will be provided for those student who does not have any.
  • PE uniform 
  • White cricket trousers – please try to borrow these if you do not have your own.
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Heaton Hat
  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.

Weather:

Any cancellations due to weather will be communicated by 7:45am (at the latest) and will be sent out via Hero. The information will also be posted in the student daily notices.

CAIMs Summer Tournament 2025

February 25, 2025

On Tuesday 4th March 2025, 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?): 

CAIMS Invitational Tournament Participation List 2025

If you cannot attend for any reason, you must email Mrs Henderson ASAP

DATES:

The competitions take place on Tuesday 4th March. The tournament will run all day. 

VENUES: 

  • Cricket – South Hagley/Hospital Corner
  • Futsal – South Hagley CNC Netball Courts
  • Golf – Hagley Golf Club
  • Orienteering – South Hagley to meet outside the CNC Netball courts
  • Tennis – Wilding Park
  • Touch – North Hagley

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.

TOURNAMENT RULES: 

Tournament Rules & Additional Information 2025

DRAWS, MAPS & SCORECARDS

CLICK HERE for the draws – Updated Wednesday, 5th March

Maps of each sporting venue – CLICK HERE

COACHES:

  • Cricket – Mr Hastilow
  • Futsal – Mr Grant and Miss Kara
  • Golf – Mr Brown
  • Orienteering – Miss Walsh
  • Tennis – Mr Greaves
  • Touch – Mrs Henderson, Miss Pearce, Harry, Mr Thompson

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.
  • Any specific sports equipment you require for your code e.g. touch boots, tennis shoes, 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

All students

  • Meet in the hall at 7:45am. Roll to be taken by Teachers in charge of each sport.
  • Depart at 8:15am for sporting arenas. 

Bus 1 Cricket, Futsal, Orienteering – Travelling to South Hagley

Bus travelling to South Hagley – there may be a need to walk to our sporting grounds. 

  • Meeting locations and times for each sport: 
  • This will be updated once the information is received.

Bus 2 Touch – Travelling to North Hagley

Bus travelling to North Hagley 

  • Meeting locations and times for each sport: 
    • This will be updated once the information is received

Tennis – Travelling in the School mini van to Wilding Park. Please meet Mr Greaves at the flag pole at 7:45am

Golf – Travelling in Mr Brown’s car to Hagley Golf Course. Please meet Mr Brown at the flag pole at 8am.

WHO TO INFORM IF I AM ABSENT?: If you are absent on the tournament day, you or your caregiver must email your coach/teacher in charge of your sport.

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.