Sport

Many sports and physical activities are offered to students at Waitaki Girls’ High School.

We are lucky to have committed teachers, parents and volunteers who coach and manage our sports teams all year round. The school has a proud history of local, South Island and National successes.

Students are encouraged to become involved in a sporting or physical endeavour while at school. It is proven that those involved in sport and physical recreation in their primary and secondary school years are more likely to be active adults which has many benefits to our health and wellbeing.

The school endeavours to offer both competitive and non-competitive options for most sports and activities. This means that some of our competitive teams will travel out of our region for weekly secondary school-specific competitions. This also means we work hard to develop relationships with local community sports and recreation groups, ensuring we can offer a wide range of options to our students even if we are unable to field a team of our own, a common issue for minor sports in a rural area such as the Waitaki region.

For any enquiries regarding sport at Waitaki please contact our Sports Coordinator, Mrs Alicia Jones on ajones@waitakigirlshigh.school.nz

Athletics

Terms 1 & 4
Weekly training at lunchtime or afterschool on Wilson Park (Rec Centre if wet). Days and times confirmed between TIC and athletes.

Badminton

Terms 2 & 3

Weekly coaching and games for Year 9 and 10. Senior training mornings and lunchtimes. Opportunities to compete in Otago Secondary Schools Weekly competition and Aoraki, SI and NZ Secondary Schools Championships. Interschools against Timaru, Otago and Southland Girls’ High Schools.

Basketball

Term 2 & 3

Both competitive and social opportunities. Social teams are chosen by the players themselves and play in the North Otago Basketball Assn competitions. WGHS also has a Senior A team who usually compete in a weekly competition out of town. Interschools games against Christchurch, Avonside, Timaru, Otago, Southland and Queen’s High Schools. Aoraki Secondary School Championship events are held for both senior and junior teams and the opportunity for the senior team to attend Winter tournament week.

Cricket

Terms 1 & 4

WGHS cricket players play as part of the Valley Women’s team for local competition. Training at Milner Park, WBHS. WGHS only teams for Secondary School Cup competition and interschool with Timaru Girls’ High School.

Croquet

Terms 1 & 4

WGHS croquet players are coached by the Awamoa Croquet Club on Monday’s afterschool with other secondary school aged players. Opportunities to compete in Aoraki, SI and National Secondary Schools Competitions.

Cross Country

Terms 2 & 3

For those who love to run, opportunities to compete in WGHS cross country as well as Aoraki Secondary School Cross Country Championships, with opportunity to be selected for regional teams. Road race options also available at Otago and NZ Secondary School level.

Equestrian

Terms 2 & 3

Opportunities for competing in events such as Palmerston/Waihemo A&P, Sandalwood and Taieri DPC events as a WGHS team.

Football

Terms 2 & 3

Weekly training with opportunity to compete in both local and Aoraki (Timaru) weekly competitions. Interschool games against Timaru, Otago, Southland Girls’ and Queen’s High School. Team may attend Winter tournament week.

Hockey

Terms 2 & 3

Teams play in the local mixed grade on Friday evening and/or Saturday with weekly training. Interschool matches against Christchurch, Avonside, Timaru, Otago, Southland Girls’ and Queen’s High Schools. 1st XI usually attends Winter tournament week.

Lawn Bowls

Terms 1 & 4

WGHS bowls players are coached by the Meadowbank Bowling Club on a weekday afterschool with other secondary school aged players. Opportunities to compete in Aoraki, SI and National Secondary Schools Competitions.

Mountain Biking

Terms 1 & 4

Opportunities to compete at Aoraki and SI Secondary School events in Enduro and Cross Country.

Multisport

Terms 1 & 4

As an individual or a team, opportunities to compete at Challenge Wanaka, Otago SS Duathlon & Road Race, SI Secondary Schools Duathlon/Triathlon. Also opportunities to compete in adventure racing.

Netball

Terms 2 & 3

Year 9, Year 10 and Senior teams play in the local North Otago Netball Centre competition in various sections. Senior A, Senior B, Year 10A and Year 9A teams are selected to attend various tournaments including Aoraki, Otago and South Island Secondary School Championships. Interschool matches against Christchurch, Avonside, Timaru, Otago, Southland Girls’ and Queen’s High Schools.

Rock-climbing

Terms 1 & 4

Held during a lunchtime, coaching by qualified climbers on the Rec Centre rock walls. All gear supplied.

Rowing

Terms 1 & 4

WGHS rowers are coached by the Oamaru Rowing Club with other secondary school aged rowers. Many opportunities to compete for school and club during season.

Rugby Union

Terms 2 & 3

Players combine with St Kevin’s College, supported by North Otago Rugby, to create age group teams to compete in the Aoraki Secondary Schools Girls’ competition. Home and away games scheduled on Wednesday afternoon/evening. U18 teams play 15-a-side and U15 teams play 10-a-side.

Smallbore rifle

Terms 2 & 3

WGHS shooters are coached by the Railway Rifle Club on a weekday evening with other secondary school aged players. Opportunities to compete in Aoraki, SI and National Secondary Schools Competitions both away and via postal entry from their home range.

Squash

Terms 2 & 3

Students wishing to be coached will be members of a local club. Opportunity for players to compete as a school team in Aoraki Secondary School Championships as well as interschool fixtures where teams available.

Swimming

Terms 2 & 3

Students wishing to be coached will be members of the Oamaru Swimming Club based at the Waitaki Aquatic Centre, and will compete in various events for both club and school. Also opportunity for non club members to enter the WGHS Swimming Sports and Aoraki Secondary Schools Swimming Championships.

Table Tennis

Terms 2 & 3

Students are able to get together on a set lunchtime to practice & play games in the Rec Centre. Option for team/s to compete in Aoraki Secondary School Champs in September.

Tennis

Terms 1 & 4

WGHS have a Senior and Junior Tennis team which can compete at Aoraki and SI Secondary School events. Opportunities to compete in interschool matches against Timaru Girls’ High School as well as matches against other WGHS players for school titles.

Touch

Terms 1 & 4

Both competitive and social opportunities. Social teams are chosen by the players themselves and play in North Otago Junior Touch competition on Tuesday afternoon/evening at Centennial Park. WGHS also has a Junior and Senior A team which compete at interschools and in Aoraki and SI Secondary School Championships.

Trapshooting

Terms 2 & 3

WGHS shooters are coached on a Wednesday afternoon with other secondary school aged shooters at the WBHS range. Opportunities to compete in Aoraki, SI and National Secondary Schools Competitions as individuals and in teams.

Volleyball

Terms 1 & 4

Weekly training at lunchtime and/or afterschool. Junior and senior teams play at interschools and compete in Aoraki Secondary School Championships.