Sport - Week 7 Term 3
Tauranga Primary School
Jo's Sport Talk
While New Zealand remains in Level 2, the health and safety procedures put in place by our local sporting organisations stay the same. I will communicate updates to teams as I receive them. General rules for games and TPS sports trainings are:
- All players must hand sanitise on entry and departure.
- If you are feeling unwell, stay home.
- Keep a record of those in attendance for tracing purposes.
- All players must bring their own water bottle as the water fountains will not be available for use.
Please be aware that changes may happen at anytime, so please make regular checks on websites and FaceBook pages for updates.
PLAYING DATES AND WEBSITES FOR WINTER SPORTS TEAMS
The draws are posted on the sports noticeboard outside the school library and on the following websites:
Tauranga Basketball Association - www.taurangacitybasketball.co.nz
Little League Basketball – has finished.
Year 3 & 4 Miniball – Tuesday 9th June to Tuesday 22nd September
Year 5 & 6 Basketball – Friday 12th June to Friday 18th September
Tauranga Hockey Association - www.tgahockey.co.nz
Fun Sticks Hockey – Saturday 25th July to Saturday 26th September
Mini and Kiwi Sticks Hockey – Saturday 20th June to Saturday 19th September
Harbourside Netball Centre - www.harboursidenetball.co.nz
Future Ferns Netball years 1-4 – Saturday 25th July to Saturday 26th September. There will also be a free tournament on Sunday 13th September. Year 5&6s will play their final game on Saturday 17th October (T4), plus there is a free tournament on Sunday 20th September.
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS IN TERM 3
TPS Senior Athletics Championships @ the Tauranga Domain on Tuesday 10th September 9:00am - 3:00pm. There will be notices distributed with further information.
Please note that the Te Puke Primary School Sports Exchange has been cancelled this year.
PE TOPS AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT
A reminder that any TPS PE tops, or any sports equipment that you have borrowed in Term 3, needs to be returned to the school office once the sporting event has finished. PE tops can be purchased from the office for $26.50.
TERM 4 SUMMER SPORT TEAMS
We can now start to look forward to summer sports with the hope of a bit more normality. TPS will be entering teams into the following summer sports leagues:
- Rippa Rugby (Years 1-4) and RIP Rugby (Years 5&6)
- Flippaball (Years 3-6)
- Kiwi Volleyball (Years 3-6)
- Junior Cricket (Years 1-6)
- Floorball (Years 1-6)
Our online School Shop is now live and will remain live until Wednesday 23rd September. On the School Shop you can find further information about all of these sports, register and make your fee payment. Information is also available at the end of this newsletter.
Remember I am always happy to share any individual or team successes in the sports newsletter. We love to hear about our budding sports stars.
Finally, my office has been relocated to the Technology Block, and my office hours have changed.
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 9:00am and 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Please feel free to pop in at anytime, however, email is often the best source of communication. sport@tauranga.school.nz
Sport Photos
Miki from Drops Photography has once again been photographing our winter sports teams. You will see Miki at our school events, plus at the weekly competitions. Miki's photos will be available to view and purchase on the FaceBook page ‘TPS School Events Photos by Drops Photography’.
Any enquiries please contact Miki via email on dropsphotography@gmail.com
COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
DETAILED INFORMATION for OUT OF SCHOOL SPORTS TEAMS
1. RIPPA RUGBY and RIP Rugby run by BOP Rugby Union
Both Rippa Rugby and RIP Rugby are fast moving games that are fun and simple to play. They are great for those who don’t play rugby, as they are non-contact, and for those who do play rugby, good for some off-season training to keep your skills and fitness up. The Year 3 - 6 teams require 1 girl on the field at all times, so it would be great to see lots of girls playing.
Who can play: Rippa Rugby: Year 1 - 4 boys and girls
RIP Rugby: Year 5 & 6 boys and girls
Where: Greerton Park (Please note this is a new venue in 2020)
Dates: Thursday 29th October - Thursday 3rd December 2020
Times: TBC, but generally games are played between 4:00pm and 6:00pm.
Cost: $16 per player
Uniform: School shorts and a school PE top (can be purchased from the school office for $26.50). Rippa belts and tags will be provided by the BOP Rugby Union.
Parent help: Referees are provided by the BOP Rugby Union, but each team will need a parent helper(s) to run the substitutes at each game.
Weekly Draw: Can be found on the school sports notice board and on www.boprugby.co.nz
2. FLIPPABALL run by Tauranga Water Polo
Flippaball is a fantastic summer sport. It is a modified version of water polo that provides the opportunity to develop the basic skills of passing and catching, water confidence and swimming skills.
Who can play: Year 3 - 6 boys and girls
Where: Memorial Pool (Year 3 & 4s in the learners pool and Year 5 & 6s in the 25m pool)
Dates: Played on Tuesday evenings. The dates are yet to be advised.
Times: Games are played between 3:30pm and 8:00pm.
Cost: $57.50 per player. (includes pool entry each week). If you are owed a refund from T1 please email me before you make the payment.
Uniform: Any swimwear. Flippaball caps are provided by Tauranga Water Polo Association.
Parent helpers: Teams will need a parent helper(s) to run the substitutes. Umpires are provided by the Tauranga Water Polo Association.
Weekly Draw: Can be found on the school sports notice board or on www.taurangawaterpolo.co.nz
3. KIWI VOLLEYBALL run by Tauranga Volleyball
Kiwi Volleyball is a kid friendly version of the real thing, but with only 4 players on the court and lowered nets. Great for the development of the basic volleyball skills including serve, set and pass, and if you’re up for it.... SPIKE!!!
Who can play: Year 3 - 6 boys and girls
Where: QEYC, Memorial Park
Dates: Friday 30th October to Friday 11th December 2020
There will be a Coaching Clinic on October 16th at QEYC at 6:00pm for those coaching Year 5 & 6 teams only.
Times: Games are played at various times between 4:00pm and 8:00pm (Games are 40 minutes in duration)
Cost: $27 per player
Uniform: School shorts and a school PE top (these can be purchased from the school office for $26.50)
Parent help: Teams will need a parent helper(s) to run the substitutes. Umpires are provided by Tauranga Volleyball.
Weekly draw: Can be found on the school sports notice board or on www.volleyballtauranga.co.nz
4. JUNIOR CRICKET run by WBOP Cricket Association
Cricket is a great game for developing so many fundamental skills including catching, throwing, bowling and running and of course teamwork. Play for TPS and play with your mates!
Who can play: Year 1 - 6 boys and girls
Where: Various grounds around Tauranga and the WBOP
Dates: Games are played on Saturday mornings. The dates are yet to be advised.
Times: Year 1 & 2s (Div 3) 9:00 -10:00am / Year 3 & 4s (Div 2) 9:00 -11:30am / Year 5 & 6s (Div1) 8:30am start (20-24 overs depending on grade)
Cost: $20 per player
Uniform: School shorts and school PE top (these can be purchased from the school office for $26.50), or “whites” with school PE top.
Parent help: Teams will need a parent to help manage the team during games, plus someone who is able to score and umpire if necessary.
Weekly draw: The draw will be posted on the school sports notice board and can be found on www.bopcricket.co.nz
5. FLOORBALL run by Bay Venues
Floorball is a new sport and is a cross between ice hockey and indoor hockey. It is really easy to learn, has minimal rules and is lots of fun.
Who can play: Year 1 - 6 boys and girls
Where: Trust Power Arena, Mt Maunganui
Dates: Wednesday 21st October to Wednesday 9th December 2020
Times: Games are played between 3:15pm and 5:15pm
Cost: $32 per player
Uniform: School shorts and school PE top (these can be purchased from the school office for $26.50). All equipment will be provided by Bay Venues.
Parent help: Teams will need a parent to help manage the team during the game. Umpires will be provided.
Weekly draw: The draw will be posted on the sports noticeboard and can be found on www.bayactive.co.nz
SPORT PROGRAMMES at TPS in TERM 4
The Go Girls Cricket Programme will once again take place in T4 at TPS. This is a FREE cricket skills programme run on the TPS field, one morning a week before school over a 4 week period. The sessions are for all Year 4 - 6 girls keen to give cricket a go. Those girls who participate will have priority to represent TPS at the BOP Cricket Girls Rainbow Cup. Please email sport@tauranga.school.nz if your daughter is interested in taking part.
Kelly Sports will continue in T4 on a Tuesday after school on the TPS field. If you are interested in registering your child you can either contact Anish Desai via email on tauranga@kellysports.co.nz or check out their website www.kellysports.co.nz
Fun First Football is bringing their massive inflatable football field and football programme to TPS in T4. This will run on Wednesdays from 3:15pm to 4:15pm on the school field. If you are interested in registering your child please email funfirstfootballtauranga@yahoo.com