WaiBOP Cross Country Championships
Fantastic effort from our ŌTC athletes at today’s WaiBOP Cross Country Championships at Souths Farm, Mangatarata! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
A day that demanded grit, determination, and resilience, and our runners rose to the challenge with some outstanding performances across the board. The challenging course was no match for the heart and perseverance shown by our team.
Special congratulations to:
🥇 Daisy Ruthe – 1st Place Junior Girls Champion
🥈 Mackenzie Hetherington – 2nd Place Junior Girls
🥈 Kate Faitl – 2nd Place Senior Girls
These results are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment our athletes put in behind the scenes.
We’re incredibly proud of every ŌTC competitor who represented the college with determination, sportsmanship, and pride today. A great day for ŌTC Cross Country! 💚🖤
🚴♂️🧭 Adventure, grit, and teamwork on display! 🧗♀️🏃♂️
On Thursday 4 June, two of our teams took on the BOPSS Adventure Racing Championships near Whakatāne, and what an incredible day it was! 💪
Our students tackled every challenge with determination, resilience, and outstanding teamwork, pushing themselves to the limit while supporting one another every step of the way. From navigating tough courses to overcoming physical and mental obstacles, they showed true adventure racing spirit.
A huge congratulations to our Junior Boys team, who achieved an outstanding 2nd place finish! 🥈👏
Kieran Hutchison, Corban Tonks, Julian Light, and Jordan Wilce worked brilliantly together and were rewarded with a fantastic result against strong competition.
Not only did both teams perform exceptionally well, but they also represented our school with pride, sportsmanship, and respect throughout the event.
We are incredibly proud of their effort, attitude, and the way they embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and positivity.
🌟 Well done to all competitors — you are fantastic ambassadors for our school! 🌟
Hockey 1st XI Girls
Last week, the girls showed incredible determination, scoring two goals in the final quarter to come from behind and defeat TGC 3–2. It was a never-give-up performance that perfectly reflects the character and resilience of this special team. 💪🔥
On Wednesday, the girls faced another huge challenge as they took on Bethlehem College Girls’ 1st XI. Sitting second on the table, just one point ahead of BC, the stage was set for a classic showdown—and it certainly delivered!
In a hard-fought contest, our girls powered their way to a fantastic 2–1 victory, strengthening their hold on second place on the ladder.
Congratulations to the team on another outstanding week of hockey. We wish them all the best for next week’s match! 👏🏑
⚫️⚪️ BIG WEEK. BIG OPPORTUNITIES. ⚪️⚫️
This week our Barbarians teams take the field across the Bay, with one eye firmly fixed on a massive home final.
🏆 Sam Cane 1st XV (Div 2) Final
🏉 Barbarians 1st XV 🆚 Te Taumata 1st XV
📅 Saturday 13th June
📍 ŌTC
⏰ 12:00PM KO
Hard work has earned our 1st XV the chance to play for a championship in front of our home crowd. We would love to see the sidelines packed with whānau, students, old boys, and supporters.
Also in action this week:
🏉 Barbarians U16 🆚 JPC U14
📅 Friday 12th June
📍 Tauranga Domain
⏰ 4:30PM KO
🏉 Barbarians U14 🆚 Taupo-nui-a-Tia U14 Green
📅 Saturday 13th June
📍 Taupo College
⏰ 10:30AM KO
🏉 Barbarians Junior Girls 🆚 RGHS Maroon
📅 Monday 15th June
📍 ŌTC
⏰ 4:00PM KO
Every team. Every player. Every supporter.
One Club. One Culture. All In.
⚫️⚪️ UP THE BABAS ⚪️⚫️
💙💛 ŌTC Athletes Earn Tournament Team Honours 💙💛
Congratulations to our Ōtūmoetai College athletes who earned selection in the Volleyball New Zealand IPC Tournament Teams. This honour recognises the players who consistently performed at the highest level throughout the championship and made a significant impact for their teams.
👏 Congratulations to:
🏐 Fenella Price
🏐 Cameron Reinsfield
🏐 Te Awa Korohina-Maude
We are incredibly proud of your achievements and the way you represented your province and our school community.
Keep striving, keep growing, and keep raising the bar. 💙💛
Volleyball New Zealand Inter-Provincial Championships (IPC)!
🏐 Congratulations to all ŌTC athletes who represented the Bay of Plenty at the Volleyball New Zealand Inter-Provincial Championships (IPC)! 🏐
We are incredibly proud of every athlete who competed, demonstrating commitment, resilience, and excellence on the national stage while representing both their province and our school with pride.
A special shout-out to our athletes who were part of medal-winning teams:
🥇U17 Girls A
⭐ Fenella Price
⭐ Georgia Bailey
🥈 U17 Boys A
⭐ Lachie Green
⭐ Cameron Reinsfield
⭐ Te Awa Korohina-Maude
🥉 U19 Girls A
⭐ Holly Walpole
⭐ Elissa Stocks
🥈U19 Boys A
⭐ Jonty Smith
⭐ Luca Henderson (2025 graduate)
Your hard work, dedication, and passion for the game continue to inspire our ŌTC sporting community. We look forward to seeing what you achieve next on the court.
ŌTC Performance Mindset
🧠 The strongest athletes don’t just train their bodies — they train their minds.
This week, some of our winter sport athletes took part in the first of four sessions that make up our ŌTC Performance Mindset Programme, designed to support and guide athletes in developing the mental skills needed to thrive in sport and life.
Together, they will explore:
✅ Knowing who you are
✅ Building confidence through preparation and action
✅ Being yourself under pressure
A huge thank you to Anna Veale (Fresh Coaching), Kayne Hammington (Project Ember), and Jordan Simpson-Heft (Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust) for helping our athletes develop the skills needed to thrive both on and off the field.
📅 Our next session is on Tuesday 16th June, 1:30pm–2:20pm in the PAC, and all ŌTC athletes are welcome to attend.
At ŌTC, our goal is not simply to create better athletes, but better people.
Give it a Go Rowing
Ōtūmoetai College students, there is a Give it a Go Rowing session on Sunday 21st June from 1-3pm.
Contact TiC of Rowing if you have any questions – sbircham@otc.school.nz
North Island Cyclocross Champs Registration
Date: 18th July 2025
Individual race = $50 per rider
Team relay = $20 per teamTeam Relay can be teams of 2 or 3 riders.
North Island Road Cycling Champs Registration
Date: 4th and 5th July 2025
Individual Races: U20, U17, U16, U15, U14, U13 boys and girls
Teams Race: Senior (U20), Junior (U16) and Year 7 & 8
The size of team for the Team Time Trial is:
- U20: 5 riders with time taken on the 4th rider (4 to finish)
- U16 and Y7&8: 4 riders with time taken on 3rd rider (3 to finish)
Team time Trial = $120 per team
Criterium = $120 per rider
STRONGER TODAY. PERFORM BETTER TOMORROW. 💪🏽🟢
At Ōtūmoetai College Sport, we believe physical development is not an “extra” — it is an essential part of helping young athletes thrive.
New research reviewing 17 randomised controlled trials across team sports found that structured strength training can:
✅ Reduce injury risk by 30–70%
✅ Improve sprint speed, jump height and power
✅ Enhance movement quality and resilience
✅ Support long-term athletic development and wellbeing
Most importantly, the evidence shows these benefits are especially valuable for youth athletes involved in sports such as football, netball, volleyball, rugby and basketball.
Our ŌTC Strength & Conditioning Programme is designed to do exactly that:
🏋🏽 Build stronger, more resilient athletes
⚡ Improve movement efficiency and athletic performance
🧠 Develop confidence, discipline and physical literacy
🛡 Help reduce preventable injuries and time away from sport
High performance is built over time — not just during a season.
That is why we strongly encourage all ŌTC student-athletes to commit to year-round physical development alongside their sport-specific training. Consistency matters. Quality movement matters. Long-term development matters.
Whether students are aiming for representative honours, premier sport, or simply wanting to enjoy sport for longer and perform at their best, structured S&C training provides the foundation.
- Stronger athletes.
- Healthier athletes.
- Better prepared athletes.
For more information regarding our Strength & Conditioning programme please use the following link – Strength & Conditioning at ŌTC
To read the research paper in full please use the following link – Strength Training : Injury & Performance
Backing Our Teams: Thank You to Our Valued Sports Sponsors
As we head into the winter sports season, we would like to take a moment to sincerely thank the businesses and sponsors who continue to support sport here at Ōtūmoetai College. Their generosity makes a real difference to the opportunities we can provide for our students.
We are incredibly grateful to Barfoot & Thompson for their support of football and volleyball; Ray White – Greg Bopf for basketball; Ray White – Mark Francis and Pak’nSave Cameron Road for rugby; Marshalls Innovation for their support of rugby and hockey; Seeka and Watts & Hughes Construction for football; and Tauranga ITM for hockey.
These partnerships play a vital role in helping our teams thrive, and we greatly appreciate the commitment these businesses show to our students and wider school community.
Strength and Conditioning
Term 2 S&C timetable is locked in. Show up, put in the work, and keep building. Stronger every session.
Bureta Physiotherapy 2026
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news for our school community — ŌTC has a brand-new partnership with Bureta Physiotherapy! 🙌
This means we’ll now have a qualified physio based onsite at school, providing professional support for both students and staff. Whether it’s a sports niggle, injury recovery, or help with keeping your body feeling its best, having a physio right here makes it easier than ever to get the care you need.
How to book an appointment:
Select ŌTC as your location
Choose a time that suits you
Easy, quick, and right here at school — we can’t wait for everyone to benefit from this awesome new service! 💪
Wrestling at ŌTC
Kids Back to Sport: Your go-to resource for child sports injuries
The website link below unlocks a comprehensive support for parents, health professionals, and teachers & coaches, empowering a safe return to play for injured children.
SPORT Noticeboard and Digi Screen
All your current Sport information is on the Action Centre Sports Noticeboard and Digi Screen. Location is opposite the netball court.
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.
