NISS Rowing Champs
Rowing results from last weekend’s North Island Secondary Schools Champs. Phenomenal effort by all our students:
Boys U17 SIngle Sculls – Arthur Crimmins – A final 2nd place
Boys U18 Single Sculls – Arthur Crimmins – A final 4th place
Girls U15 coxed Quad Sculls – Evelyn Hawke, Kaia Burney, Paige v Dijk, Abbey Muspratt, Olivia Shefferd (cox) – B final 1st place
Girls U18 Double Sculls – Asha Reid, Tas Jacka – B final 2nd place
Boys U18 Novice Double – Jayden Pinkerton, Ollie Dixon-Saunders – C final 1st place
Girls U18 Novice Double – Niki Terwey, Katharina Teppner – C final 1st place
Girls U17 Single Sculls – Anahera Hawke – B final 3rd place
Girls U15 coxed Octaple – Evelyn, Kaia, Ruby Dowling, Abbey, Paige v D, Emma Hellberg, Sophie Edhouse, Harlow Stapleton – B final 1st place
Girls U15 Double Sculls – Evelyn Hawke, Kaia Burney – A final 7th place
Girls U18 coxed Quad – Asha, Tas, Anahera, Olivia Woods, Olivia Shefferd (cox) – A final 6th place
Other rowers who did us proud by giving it their all during the regatta: Milla Reid, Hettie Maclean, Hamish Maclean, Annishek Prasad, Fynn Jacka (cox), Silas Scott, Ayla Scott, Carla Boxberger, Annika Kueck
Fynn Jacka and Milla Reid did a wonderful job of being school photographer.
BOPSS Senior Volleyball Champs
After a grueling six days of volleyball at the Bay Champs we finished the tournament with our two A teams making the semi-finals and finishing 4th. Our Girls B team finished 11th and Boys B finished 12th. Strong performances from our four teams heading to Nationals next Sunday. Our other three teams took the opportunity to continue to grow and develop their skills.
BOPSS Ultimate Frisbee Champs
On Monday 10th March we fielded a Girls team and a Boys team at the BOPSS Ultimate Frisbee Champs.
The girls only had 5 players, they played 7 with their only defeat to MMC 3-4. What a fantastic effort with no subs!
The boys had some tough games against teams heading to Ultimate Nationals, and played with a lot of enthusiasm!
The spirit awards went to Grace and Lachlan.
School Athletics Day Results
The results from our school Athletics Day have been calculated and the finalist are listed below. We had an incredible high number of competitors enter this year and the day couldn’t have been a success without the tireless effort of our amazing PE staff.
Congratulations to the Top 3 athletics in each age group and a special congratulations to our record breakers!
JUNIOR GIRLS (U14 on 1st January) POINTS
Eliza Dunn MANUNUI – Yellow 13 1st
Maikaya Stewart KAREWA – Blue 11 2nd =
Mackenzie Hetherington PŪWHENUA – Green 11 2nd=
Saskia Henderson MAUNGANUI – Orange 10 3rd=
Daisy Ruthe MAUNGANUI – Orange 10 3rd=
JUNIOR BOYS (U14 ON 1st January)
Tim Ford PŪWHENUA – Green 16 1st
Asher Putty MAUNGANUI – Orange 13 2nd
Kieran Hutchison MAUNGANUI – Orange 11 3rd
INTERMEDIATE GIRLS (U16 on 1st January)
Maia Basile MAUNGANUI – Orange 18 1st =
Isabelle Duske PŪWHENUA – Green 18 1st=
Georgia Cook KAREWA – Blue 16 2nd
Casey Miller ŌTANEWAINUKU – Purple 15 3rd
INTERMEDIATE BOYS (U16 on 1st January)
Willie Rossouw KAREWA – Blue 15 1st
Ethan Culver ŌTANEWAINUKU – Purple 13 2nd
Hamish King ŌTANEWAINUKU – Purple 12 3rd=
Cooper Chapman-Taylor PŪWHENUA – Green 12 3rd=
SENIOR GIRLS
Miah Smith PŪWHENUA – Green 21 1st
Grace Duncan ŌTANEWAINUKU – Purple 12 2nd
Lyla Botha PŪWHENUA – Green 10 3rd=
Lize Terblanche ŌTANEWAINUKU – Purple 10 3rd=
Jasmine Griffiths MANUNUI – Yellow 10 3rd=
SENIOR BOYS
Luca Henderson ŌTANEWAINUKU – Purple 20 1st
Louis Cairns MAUNGANUI – Orange 19 2nd
Marcus Harman PŪWHENUA – Green 13 3rd
RECORDS Junior Girls 2025
800m D Ruthe – 2m 26.49s
1500m D Ruthe – 5m 01.94s
Hurdles 80m W Te Ake Ake – 17.45s
RECORDS INTERMEDIATE GIRLS 2025
400m I Duske – 1m 02.23s
800m K Faitl – 2m 20.43s
1500m K Faitl – 5m 04.34s
Four Days of Cricket at ŌTC
Last week we had four home games of cricket in a row… that must be a first?!
Monday, 1st XI Boys vs Aquinas (Win) Luca Mockford, final over – first 2 balls, 2 wickets, hat trick ball, off the pads, Aquinas try a cheeky run but the keeper is on to it and runs them out… team hat trick!
Tuesday, 1st XI Boys & Girls vs Hillcrest High School (Double Win)
Wednesday, 1st XI Girls vs TGC (Loss)
Thursday, 1st XI Girls vs Aquinas. (Win) Grace Duncan retiring Not Out 100, and Mackenzie Grant 43, 2/191 off 20 overs. And holding Aquinas to 1/63 with Mackenzie’s balling figures of, 2 overs, 1 wicket, 0 runs!
Have a Go Day – Tuesday
Have a Go Day – Speedball – Juniors vs Seniors
30 participants = 30 Maunga points up for grabs.
Heaps of fun played in ŌTC spirit!
Next Tuesday, Crossbar Challenge – Rugby vs Football
Upcoming Coaching Hubs & Physio Workshop at ŌTC — Thursday 3rd April
We’re excited to announce the upcoming Coaching Hubs at Ōtūmoetai College, designed for entry-level coaches stepping into high school sport. More experienced coaches are also encouraged to attend, your knowledge and insights will be invaluable in supporting others and strengthening our coaching community.
Following the Coaching Hubs, we’ll be hosting a Concussion and Strapping Workshop led by Bureta Physiotherapy, known for delivering world-class physiotherapy services across the Bay of Plenty.
Both the Coaching Hubs and physio workshop are open to all coaches and managers within the BOP.
Details: Thursday 3rd April
Coaching Hubs (4:30pm – 6:00pm):
- Rugby — ŌTC Rugby Field 1 (led by Bay Union)
- Football — ŌTC Football Pitch 1 (led by WaiBOP)
- Basketball — ŌTC Action Centre (led by TCBA)
- Hockey — ŌTC Turf (led by Tauranga Hockey) — please use the separate registration for hockey. See below.
Kai and refreshments: 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Strapping & Concussion Workshop: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (ŌTC Main Staffroom) — $10 per person to provide a koha for Bureta Physiotherapy.
To secure your spot, please use the links below to register:
- Coaching Hub and/or Strapping & Concussion Workshop: Registration Link
- Hockey: Hockey registration link
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at sport@otc.school.nz.
We look forward to seeing you there, a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow as a coaching community.
Join the ŌTC Coaching Hub for the BWF Shuttle Time Teacher/Coach Course
Looking to develop your coaching skills or try your hand at badminton? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!
Date: 5th April 2025
Time: 1 pm – 5 pm
Venue: Ōtūmoetai College Gym – Action Centre
Badminton equipment will be provided, and it’s a great chance to get hands-on experience while learning how to coach. Whether you’re a teacher, coach, or just keen to grow your skills, this course is for you!
Scan the QR code to register — we look forward to seeing you there!
#ŌTCCoachingHub #BadmintonForLife #ShuttleTime
ŌTC NETBALL 2025 Learn to Umpire
Ōtūmoetai College Sports Office is offering students a Learn to Umpire (LTU) workshop run by Tauranga Netball Umpire Coaches. This will take place at Tauranga Netball Centre, Blake Park on Tuesday 1st April. The workshop is FREE – usual cost $70, and includes membership of the Umpire Group for this season.
2025 Learn to Umpire Interest Form
Basketball Selection Process
Do you want to play Basketball for Ōtūmoetai College this season?
We will be hosting a Selection Process for the Junior Boys (Years 9 & 10), Senior Boys (Years 11, 12 &13) and Girls. We will be entering teams into the competitive leagues on Wednesday nights and social leagues on Friday nights.
Please register via the following Google Form below
Selection process dates and times below:
Junior Boys
Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 March, 5pm to 7pm (Action Centre)
Senior Boys
Tuesday 1st April – 3.30pm to 5pm (Old Gym)
Wednesday 2nd April – 5pm to 7pm (Action Centre)
Girls
Tuesday 25th March, 3.30pm to 5pm (Old Gym)
Bring appropriate clothing, footwear and a drink bottle.
Any questions, please email dplayford@otc.school.nz (Teacher in Charge of Basketball)
League details: https://taurangacitybasketball.co.nz/
Tennis
Tennis has started at Ōtūmoetai College, Competitive Players only, Thursday morning – 7.45am to 8.30am
2025 Rugby Skill Development
Rugby Skill Development Sessions
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Where: ŌTC Fields
Open to ALL students — no need to register, just turn up!
Keen to sharpen your skills and have some fun? Don’t miss out!
For more info, see the Sports Department or email sport@otc.school.nz
Strength & Conditioning (S&C)
Ōtūmoetai College Athletes: Unleash Your Potential with Strength & Conditioning (S&C)!
Here at Ōtūmoetai College, we’re dedicated to helping you become the best athlete you can be. While honing skills and training hard are essential, a strong foundation is crucial for success. That’s where S&C comes in!
S&C isn’t just about lifting weights. It’s a tailored program designed to build your strength, power, endurance, and agility – all the physical tools you need to dominate your sport. It can help you:
* Reduce injury risk: By strengthening your muscles and improving your movement mechanics, S&C helps you avoid setbacks.
* Boost performance: Increased strength and power translates to an increase in performance regardless of the sports or position; Stronger, Faster, more Powerful.
* Enhance recovery: S&C improves your body’s ability to bounce back from intense training sessions, keeping you at peak performance.
Ready to take your game to the next level? Make sure you attend our S&C program here at Ōtūmoetai College!
See the Term 1 timetable
Basketball Skills Development
Basketball Skills Development is starting up… this is a great opportunity to get your skills ready for when the Selection Process starts in late March.
Girls will have the Old Gym to themselves straight afterschool on Tuesday with new staff member and current Tauranga City Basketball Association (TCBA) Representative Coach (and ex- Development TCBA Coach) Luke Appeal running our girls programme. We are super excited to have Luke’s basketball IQ and energy helping our girls.
Boys we have split your skills development sessions – Juniors and Seniors. If you are a Junior playing Representative for TCBA, you are welcome to attend the Senior session on Wednesday night to avoid a double up on Friday.
If you are new to the sport, come along and shoot some hoops… Everyone and anyone is welcome.
Any questions please contact Dennis Playford (Teacher in Charge of Basketball)
Hockey Skills Development
Hockey Skills Development Sessions start on Monday 3 March and runs for 4 Mondays at Tauranga Boys College.
5-6pm Girls
6-7pm Boys
Any questions contact: Teacher in Charge Monique Geraghty
mgeraghty@otc.school.nz
Netball Skills Development Skills
Please go to the attached link to register….
https://forms.gle/n6pA5dBMAd8AhYki9
You can book as many relevant sessions as you choose. HOWEVER, please commit to these days and if unable to attend please advise our Teacher in Charge of Netball, Lara Richardson. lrichardson@otc.school.nz
PREMIER & SENIOR Skills Sessions (Year 11-13)
Thurs 20th March 7am -8.10am
Thurs 27th March 7am -8.10am
Ōtūmoetai College Alumni
We are looking to start an alumni of any previous students of Ōtūmoetai College – if you would like to be included, please click on the link below.
