Summer Tournament Week – NZSS Canoe Slalom National Championships
Three students attended the NZSS Canoe and Kayak Championships at Kawerau over Summer Tournament Week. Congratulations to Paige Martley (1st in Senior women Downriver and recipient of the ‘Anne Cairns Cup’, 2nd in c2 Senior Mixed with Kadin Nogaj from TBC, 3rd in k1 Senior women, 3rd in c1 Senior women) Marley Sykes (1st in k1 Junior men’s and recipient of the NZSSCA Trophy, 1st in Junior men Downriver and recipient of the Cup), Ella Wilce had some fantastic days of racing too with some close results just outside of medal placings.
Paige Martley
Marley Sykes
Summer Tournament Week – Rowing, Maadi Cup
Maadi Cup Regatta Triumph: A Week of Success for Ōtūmoetai College
Twizel, New Zealand – Ōtūmoetai College rowers left their mark on the Maadi Regatta, carving a path to success over a week of phenomenal weather and fierce competition.
The Aon Maadi Regatta is the National Championships for school rowing in New Zealand. It is the largest rowing regatta in New Zealand, with 140 schools and 2147 rowers participating at Lake Ruantaniwha from 18-23 March 2024.
With a strong team of 13 ŌTC athletes, 8 of whom powered their way into an A or B final, the regatta was a testament to dedication, teamwork, and exceptional sportsmanship.
Weather conditions in Twizel proved to be nothing short of phenomenal. The calm waters and sunny skies provided the ideal backdrop for our rowers to push their limits and deliver their best performances. The team spirit was high, with all 13 athletes supporting each other throughout the heats, repechages, and culminating final races.
ŌTC’s commitment to sportsmanship shone brightly, earning us the coveted title of “School of the Day” on Monday for exemplary conduct, sportsmanship and camaraderie.
One thing is certain: Ōtūmoetai College rowers, parents and staff left Twizel with hearts full of pride and a regatta experience never to be forgotten.
A and B Final Results:
A finals:
Arthur Crimmins – Boys u16 single scull: 5th place
Peer Czorny – Boys u17 single scull: 6th place
Peer Czorny & Matt Ryder – Boys u18 double scull: 6th place
B Finals:
Caitlin Wain – Girls u18 single scull: 3rd place
Anahera Hawke – Girls u16 single sculls: 4th place
Caitlin Wain & Elsa Alexander – Girls u18 double scull: 5th place
Tasmin Jacka & Olivia Woods – Girls u18 Novice double scull: 6th place
Arthur Crimmins & Taylan Skill – Boys u16 double sculls: 8th place
Summer Tournament Week – NZSS Volleyball Nationals
We had four teams (Girls Senior A & B, and Boys Senior A & B) competing at the NZSS Volleyball Nationals in Palmerston North.
Girls Senior A Volleyball (debrief by their coach Stu Henderson) Results from NZSS Volleyball, Top 32 competition from over 100 teams.
In section play, beat Orewa 3-0, beat Papamoa 3-0, beat Long Bay 3-0 to make top 16.
In post section, beat Howick 3-1, then beat Nayland 3-1 to make the top 8
Then we lost to St Andrew’s 0-3 to get a tougher quarter final. In the quarter final we played our best game to beat St Margaret’s College 3-1 to make the semi finals and the top 4.
In the semi we lost to Christchurch Girls 0-3 and the 3/4 playoff lost to St Andrew’s again 0-3
We punched above our weight in this competition and I was very pleased with how the girls stuck with it. Top 4 in NZ was amazing!
Congratulations to Tiani Rae who made the NZ SS Tournament team!
Summer Tournament Week – Futsal Northern Regional Cup
These amazing students played hard and both our Junior Boys and Junior Girls won tight finals.
Junior Girls 4 – 2 over Sacred Heart.
Junior Boys 4 – 3 over Long Bay College
This qualifies them for Nationals in 2025.
The Senior Boys had a few injuries but ended up coming third after pool play.
They faced TBC in 3rd/4th playoff with no subs.
They played with grit and determination to win – claiming 3rd.
Summer Tournament Week – Cricket Venus Cup
Our Girls First XI Cricket team won the Northern Districts Venus Cup Final! This is a significant achievement and will be recognised nationally.
Summer Tournament Week – NISS Mountain Biking
We had 17 students compete at the NISS Mountain Biking Championship in Rotorua.
Summer Tournament Week – NZSS Triathlon
We had 7 students compete at NZSS Triathlon.
Ella Acton, Ava Bryant, Louis Cairns, Kate Faitl, Sophie Garrett, Ari Harrop, Amelia Henderson
Tony O’Hagan Memorial – Fair Play Award
We are delighted to announce that Sophie Garrett of Otumoetai College and Aylish Underwood of Palmerston North Girls High were the deserving recipients of this esteemed recognition. Their exemplary demonstration of Fair Play during the event left an indelible mark on both spectators and officials alike.
Flying Nationals NZ
Dominik Bennett (Y12) participated in the Flying Nationals NZ in Ashburton last week. He represented the Bay of Plenty region on behalf of Tauranga Aeroclub.
Ōtūmoetai College & Baa Baa’s rugby presents: Clayton McMillan – Coach of the Chiefs
Ōtūmoetai College & Baa Baa’s rugby presents: Clayton McMillan – Coach of the Chiefs
A night to enjoy with mates and work colleagues, with all funds going towards sports development programmes.
Individual seats available $150 and Tables of 10 for $1500 – includes seated dinner.
Friday 5th April – from 6pm
Mount Golf Club
Happy hour followed by meal, guest speaker and auction
Information & Booking
sport@otc.school.nz
Ōtūmoetai College Alumni
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Ōtūmoetai College 2024 Winter Sports Coaches & Managers – Expressions of interest
We are currently building our Winter Sports programmes, and are seeking expressions of interest for coaches and managers for the 2024 Basketball, Football, Hockey and Netball season.
Our volunteers are highly valued, and we welcome new members to the volunteer coaches and managers team.
If you are passionate about sport, enjoy sharing your skills and knowledge with student athletes and want to make a difference and enable students to participate in sport, we would love to hear from you.
Ōtūmoetai College will support you every step of the way with a dedicated sports department and staff contact. A code of conduct for all involved, regular communication and opportunities to feedback.
To register your availability as a volunteer coach or manager, please complete the expression of interest form below.
Ōtūmoetai College 2024 Winter Sports Coaches and Managers – Expressions of Interest
USA Sports Scholarship
Gaining a USA Sports Scholarship is becoming a popular pathway for our students here at Ōtūmoetai College, however, the process can be daunting.
If you would be interested in finding out more on everything involved in the scholarship process including the necessary form completion, video analysis, specific fitness testing, and more, please complete the FORM HERE.
