CONTENTS. Page. Headmaster s Introduction 1. Sport 2. General Information on Sport 3. Masters in Charge of Sport 4. Sports Information 5-14

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1 CONTENTS Page Headmaster s Introduction 1 Sport 2 General Information on Sport 3 Masters in Charge of Sport 4 Sports Information 5-14

2 HEADMASTER S INTRODUCTION Auckland Grammar School s history as a sporting School stretches back to the beginning of the 20th Century. Through time its reputation has been enhanced by the School s performance and the relationships it has forged with like-minded schools. Grammar s extensive sporting history is recorded through photographs and Honours Boards of individual and team achievements. These are shared with the Grammar boys of today, as they hang on the walls of the Great Hall, the Old Boys Pavilion and the Sports Centre. Sport at Grammar is an integral part of School life and a young man s development. We aim to reinforce the School s academic imperatives, philosophy and mission while fostering a sense of sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and pride in performance through competing as a member of the Grammar community. Opportunities are provided for all young men through the range and number of teams which represent the School in a variety of codes; from a social level through to Premier teams. We continue to develop and better our sporting facilities for the daily use of our young men. Our current sporting facilities include a water-based artificial hockey turf, a state of the art indoor sports centre, squash courts, three pavilions, a gymnasium, a practice turf for various codes, international artificial rugby/football turf, two well prepared grass wickets for our Senior Cricket teams, artificial and grass cricket nets and six artificial turf tennis courts - all located here on site at Grammar. These facilities are augmented by access to off campus resources such as Venturelodge, the School s Outdoor Education Centre in Ohakune. Many sporting codes have developed strong international links, making tours an integral part of School life. Examples include, in recent years, Cricket and Hockey teams touring South Africa and Australia, and Hockey also toured The Netherlands, Belguim and Scotland, while Rugby and Football have visited South America, UK and Australia. Our Rowers have attended the Henley Rowing Regatta in the UK and the Distance Squad has twice competed in the USA over the past five years. Last summer our Water Polo Team and Cricket Team competed in Australia, while the Distance Squad toured California in April. The active involvement of staff in our sports programme is extraordinary, and is one of the main reasons for the success many teams experience. Without such strong support from our staff we simply could not offer the variety and quality of sport that currently exists in our sports programme. Parental help is also very much appreciated and welcomed. We look forward to your contributions to sport at Auckland Grammar School. Our Director of Sports Development, Mr David Askew, oversees and leads sport at Grammar. He will be ably supported by our Head of Sport, Mr David Mackay. Do communicate with them if you have specific questions about our sporting programmes. Tim O Connor Headmaster 1

3 SPORT Auckland Grammar School holds academia as its priority for all young men in its care. Throughout history the School has recognised that extracurricular activities are an important part to a young man s personal development. The extracurricular life of the School is essential to our mission as we aim to develop well-rounded young men who willingly exhibit the School s values, while contributing in a variety of contexts in and outside our gates. Our sporting environment aims to cater for the diverse and changing School community through the provision of a variety of sporting activities. The School, where possible, will offer sport for students of all ability levels, as well as the provision of Premier sports teams for students seeking excellence in sport. In 2016, Auckland Grammar School had eight Old Boys competing at the Rio Olympics held in Brazil. This representation of Old Boys competing on the world stage is something the School is immensely proud of and serves as a great source of inspiration for our current students. New students to the School will soon realise the importance of tradition and the significant contributions that have been made by so many young men who have come before them. It is our intention to ensure these traditions of the past are upheld by the next generation of Grammar boys as they attempt to leave their mark on our School during their time here. One of these traditions occurs during our full School assembly every morning and is known as crossing stage. The first student to cross stage and receive the School s congratulations every year is the Head Boy. Thereafter, a number of students will be recognised for their efforts through the crossing stage ceremonies throughout the year in a variety of capacities. It should be a goal of every student here to cross stage at some point during their Grammar education so that the School can recognise their achievement and share in their success. If you have any queries regarding sport, there are numerous noticeboards around the School with frequently updated information on the sports we offer. All trial dates and meeting times will be communicated in our school assemblies each morning. You may alternatively wish to visit the School website or speak with me, Mr Askew, the Director of Sports Development or alternatively Mr Mackay, Head of Sport. Above all else, students are encouraged to immerse themselves in the extracurricular life of the School and enjoy their secondary school years. In our 148th year, we are extremely grateful for the contributions previous Grammar students have made to enhance our School. This responsibility now falls on your shoulders as the next generation of Grammar students. David Askew Director of Sports Development 2

4 GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPORT CANCELLATIONS Junior sports are rarely cancelled. For cancellations, listen to 89.4 FM (Newstalk ZB). Cancellations are made on the half hour under the headings of Auckland Secondary School Morning Cricket, Junior Tennis, Morning Rugby and Football etc. If a team defaults to Auckland Grammar School, the Coach of your team will inform you as early as possible. Never assume a cancellation, regardless of weather conditions. College Sport Auckland also have an app which can be downloaded to smart phones. These also provide cancelation notifications for some sports. UNIFORM Please follow the uniform requirements as indicated by the Coach of your sport or by the Head of Sport. For practices, students are to wear appropriate clothing. Students should change into their School uniform to travel home, except if their parents or guardians are picking them up. Uniforms can be purchased from the School Shop. NOTE: Communicate with the Head of Sport for all sporting enquiries or Master in Charge (list on website) of a particular sport.

5 4 3 SPORT MASTERS IN CHARGE OF SPORT MASTER IN CHARGE ROOM Archery Mr Frisby Technology Department Athletics Mr Blackwell PE Department Badminton Mr Burgess* Physics Department Baseball Mr T. Moore Classics/Latin Department Basketball Mrs Birtwistle English Department Bridge Mr Shore Economics Department Chess Mr Moore Mathematics Department Clay Target Shooting Mr J. Wilson Economics Department Cricket Mr Gunson Social Studies Department Cycling Ms Rellis Science Department Disc Ultimate Mr Buckingham Latin Department Distance Squad Miss Taylor/Mr Jordan English Department Endurance Swimming Mr Lowe PE Department Fencing Mr King Mathematics Department Football Mr Keshwara Science Department Golf Mr Shore Commerce Department Hockey Mr Bonneywell Deans Suite Indoor Target Shooting Mr Jennings Physics Department Kendo Mr Poulsen Physics Department Lacrosse Ms Heslin International Department Lawn Bowls TBC See Sports Department Mountain Biking Mr Hasler History Department Multisport Mr Gordon Commerce Department Orienteering Mrs Gould Mathematics Department Rock Climbing Miss Wolff Science Department Rowing Mr Lowe PE Department Rugby Mr Oates Social Studies Department Skiing Mrs Lory English Department Snow Boarding Mr Jones PE Department Softball Mr Rehu Mathematics Department Squash Mr Bahlmann English Department Swimming Mr Wadams Geography Department Table Tennis Mr Michael Lee Mathematics Department Tennis Mr Cook Science Department Touch Rugby Mr Lobb Languages Department Volleyball Mr Hare Music Department Waterpolo Mr Gordon Economics Department Weightlfting See Sports Department Sports Centre Yachting Mr Burgess* Physics Department *Term 1 only See Sports Department Term 2 onward

6 SPORTS INFORMATION ARCHERY Terms Played: All year round, main season is summer Inter-school competition Terms 1 and 3 At the start of Term 1 j.frisby@ags.school.nz ATHLETICS Terms Competed: Term 1 and National Championships late Term 4 Week 2 of Term1 s.blackwell@ags.school.nz BADMINTON Terms Played: Summer (Term 1), Terms 2 and 3 and Term 2 m.burgess@ags.school.nz* *Term 1 only See Sports Department Term 2 onward BASEBALL Terms Played: Term 1 and 4 t.moore@ags.school.nz 5

7 BASKETBALL Terms Played: Terms 2 and 3 Middle of Term 1, notice in assembly, fill out registration forms located on Basketball website, check Basketball noticeboard located in the foyer by the Deans Suite. a.birtwistle@ags.school.nz BRIDGE Terms Played: All year Players can join the lunchtime sessions starting in Term 1 p.shore@ags.school.nz CHESS Terms Played: All year Beginning of Term 1 t.moore@ags.school.nz CLAY TARGET SHOOTING Terms Competed: All year j.wilson@ags.school.nz 6

8 CRICKET Terms Played: Term 1 and Term 4 End of Term 4 and early in Term 1 j.gunson@ags.school.nz CYCLING Terms Competed: Terms 2 and 3 and early Term 2 c.rellis@ags.school.nz DISC ULTIMATE Terms Played: Outdoor Terms 1 and 4, Indoor Terms 2 and 3 w.buckingham@ags.school.nz DISTANCE SQUAD / CROSS COUNTRY Terms Competed: All year 7

9 ENDURANCE SWIMMING Terms Competed: All year FENCING Terms Competed: Terms 1, 2 and 3 g.miller@ags.school.nz FOOTBALL Terms Played: Term 2 and Term 3 Registrations for year groups are staggered throughout Term 1 r.sinclair@ags.school.nz GOLF Terms Played: Term 1 - inter-school nine hole competition (for those on the lowest handicaps) Terms 1 and 2 - inter-school matches and one-off competitions (for those on the lowest handicaps) Term 4 - School Junior Championships (for those with official handicaps in Forms 3 and 4) For top teams, this will be held early in Term 1 p.shore@ags.school.nz 8

10 HOCKEY Terms Played: Term 2 and 3 During Term 1 for all teams j.bonneywell@ags.school.nz INDOOR TARGET SHOOTING Terms Competed: All year During Term 1 g.jennings@ags.school.nz LACROSSE Terms Played: Term 3, trainings start Term 2. Competitions start August - late September s.heslin@ags.school.nz LAWN BOWLS Terms Played: Term 1, 2 and 3 t.mckain@ags.school.nz 9

11 MOUNTAIN BIKING Terms Competed: All year See Mr Hasler and complete form MULTISPORT Terms Competed: All year, competitions are in Terms 1, 2 and 3 Term 1, new students accepted anytime during year r.gordon@ags.school.nz ORIENTEERING Terms Competed: Auckland Orienteering Club Summer Series Terms 1 and 4, Secondary Schools Championships Terms 2 and 3 ASS Sprint Series Term 1 n.gould@ags.school.nz ROCK CLIMBING Terms Participated: All year Beginning of each term r.wolff@ags.school.nz 10

12 ROWING Terms Competed: Term 4 to Term 1 regattas Term 2 and Term 3 optional training, students can participate in other winter sports Learn-to-row Programme: Terms 1-3 Early in Term 1 Trials: Trials are held in Term 3 for selection into the competitive squad Crew selections are ongoing until March, when final crews are selected for the Maadi Cup c.lowe@ags.school.nz RUGBY Terms Played: Term 2 and Term 3 Weigh-ins at the start of March c.oates@ags.school.nz SKIING Terms Competed: Term 3 and late Term 2 r.lory@ags.school.nz SNOWBOARDING Terms Competed: Terms 2 and 3 Early Term 2 e.jones@ags.school.nz 11

13 SOFTBALL Terms Played: Term 1 for Seniors, Term 4 for Juniors Term 1 for Seniors, Term 3 for Juniors j.rehu@ags.school.nz SQUASH Terms Played: Terms 2 and 3 End of Term 1 b.bahlmann@ags.school.nz SWIMMING Terms Competed: All year Beginning of Term 1 d.wadams@ags.school.nz TABLE TENNIS Terms Played: Terms 1, 2 and 3 michael.lee@ags.school.nz 12

14 TENNIS Terms played: Term 1, 3 Saturdays in Term 3 for Forms 3 & 4 r.cook@ags.school.nz TOUCH RUGBY Terms Played: Senior Term 1 (and Term 4 if they qualify for Nationals), Junior Term 4 Seniors Term 1, Juniors Term 4 n.lobb@ags.school.nz VOLLEYBALL Terms Competed: Seniors Term 1, Juniors Term 3 and 4 Term 1 Seniors, Term 3 Juniors e.hare@ags.school.nz WATERPOLO Terms Played: Seniors Term 1 and the beginning of Term 2 (also Term 4 if involved in annual Tasman Cup competition) Juniors grading in Term 1,2,3, competitions in Term 4 Juniors early in Term 1 New Seniors are invited in Term 1 r.gordon@ags.school.nz 13

15 WEIGHTLIFTING Terms Competed: Terms 1-4 Early in Term 1 d.mackay@gmail.com YACHTING Terms Competed: Term 1 m.burgess@ags.school.nz The equipment requirements for all sports will be communicated by the relevant Coach or Master in Charge. 14