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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

CAIMS Canterbury Cross Country 2026

May 27, 2026

Date: Thursday 4th June

Venue: Ascot Park, QE2

Team List (who is taking part?):

Heaton Cross Country Team 2026

Meeting Time: All students are required to meet Mrs Henderson in the Heaton Hall at 8:10am. The team bus will depart promptly at 8:30 am, so please ensure you are on time and organised. Students should be wearing their PE uniform.

If your parent/caregiver would prefer to take you directly to the venue in the morning, they must contact Mrs Henderson via email before Wednesday 3rd June.

Event Times:

  • From 9.15am – Registration and bib collection
  • 10.10 am: Year 7 Girls
  • 10.30 am: Year 7 Boys
  • 10.50 am: Year 8 Girls
  • 11.10 am: Year 8 Boys

Marshalling Assistance: If you are attending the event to watch and support your son/daughter and you are able to assist with marshalling duties on the track, please contact Mrs Henderson. 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 Ascot Park. 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)

Maps / Rules / Information:

Cross Country Championships – Procedures and Race Information

Race Map / Course

Risk Management (CAIMS Sport Council)

Equipment Requirements:

  • Heaton PE Kit
  • Packed lunch with sufficient healthy snacks
  • Lots of water
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. ventolin, epipen
  • Black or navy tracksuit pants, Heaton jacket and a warm-over garment top
  • Spare shoes
  • Spare socks
  • A plastic bag to transport any wet or muddy clothing
  • Given the time of year, the terrain may be damp or muddy. While spikes are permitted on this surface, sturdy running shoes are sufficient.

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.