🏆 ŌTC SPORTS AWARDS 2026 — STUDENT NOMINATIONS 📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🏆
We’ve extended the nomination deadline for our 2026 ŌTC Sports Awards to give our student-athletes a little more time to put themselves forward.
Nominations now close Monday 21st September.
Student nominations are open for six of our premier awards:
🏆 Junior Sportsperson of the Year – Boy & Girl
🏆 Senior Sportsperson of the Year – Boy & Girl
🏆 Excellence in a Single Sport – Boy & Girl
If you’ve had an outstanding sporting year — representing ŌTC, your region, nationally or beyond — we want to hear about it.
This is your opportunity to tell us about your results, representative selections and achievements so our Sports Awards Committee has the best possible picture of your sporting year.
📅 Achievements from 1st October 2025
⏰ NEW DEADLINE: Monday 21st September
🔗 Nomination form — Link CLICK HERE
Don’t leave it too late. Be proud of your mahi. Put yourself forward. Celebrate what you’ve achieved.💪🏆
Pictured are four of our 2025 award recipients:
🏆 Grace Duncan — Senior Sports Girl & Excellence in a Single Sport
🏆 Erin Wylie — Excellence in a Single Sport
🏆 Arthur Crimmins — Excellence in a Single Sport
🏆 Luca Henderson — Senior Sports Boy & Excellence in a Single Sport
Who will we be celebrating in 2026? 👀🏆
🏆 YEAR 13 vs STAFF — IT’S GAME TIME! 🏆
The annual ŌTC Year 13 v Staff Games are back, and there are some serious bragging rights on the line! 👀🔥
6 SPORTS | 2 TEAMS | UNLIMITED LAUGHS
🏐 VOLLEYBALL
📅 Monday 21 September
📍 Action Centre | ⏰ 1.40pm
🏀 BASKETBALL
📅 Tuesday 22 September
📍 Action Centre | ⏰ 1.40pm
🏐 NETBALL
📅 Wednesday 23 September
📍 Action Centre | ⏰ 1.40pm
⚽ FOOTBALL
📅 Monday 19 October
📍 Field | ⏰ 1.40pm
🏉 TOUCH
📅 Wednesday 21 October
📍 Field | ⏰ 1.40pm
🏑 HOCKEY
📅 Friday 23 October
📍 Field | ⏰ 1.40pm
Students — get along at lunchtime, bring the noise and back your side! 📣
Will Year 13 prove that youth, speed and skill rule the school… or will the Staff show there’s no substitute for experience? 😏
Staff vs Y13. Pride. Bragging rights. A bit of friendly competition. And plenty of laughs! 💚🤍
💚 THANK YOU TO OUR WINTER SPORTS SPONSORS 💚
As our winter sports season comes to a close, we want to recognise and say a huge thank you to the businesses and organisations who have stood alongside ŌTC Sport this year.
Your support goes far beyond a logo on a uniform or sign. You invest in our rangatahi. You create opportunities. You help our teams compete, grow and succeed.
Whether helping with uniforms, equipment, travel, tournaments or the wider costs of delivering our programmes, your contribution makes a genuine difference to what we can provide our student-athletes.
We are incredibly grateful to Barfoot & Thompson, Marshall Innovations, PAK’nSAVE Cameron Road, Ray White Greg Bopf Tauranga, Seeka, Watts & Hughes Construction Group, Port of Tauranga and Ray White Mark Francis for backing our winter sports programmes in 2026.
You are part of ŌTC Sport and part of our whakapapa.
Thank you for helping us create a stronger tomorrow, together. 💚
💚🏐 TERM 4 JUNIOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL TEAM SELECTIONS🏐
Ready to hit the sand? 🌴☀️
Team selections for Term 4 Junior Beach Volleyball are coming up!
📅 Year 9 Girls: Monday 21 September
📅 Year 10 Girls: Wednesday 23 September
Please meet at the ŌTC Beach Court during your allocated age group time.
Come along and get involved! 💚🏐
Any questions? Contact sport@otc.sport.nz
🏀 BAY BALLERS ŌTC 3×3 SPRING LEAGUE 2026
Ōtūmoetai College is excited to offer the Bay Ballers ŌTC 3×3 Spring League 2026 — an opportunity for young ballers to learn, develop, compete and have fun in a high-energy 3×3 environment.
The 3×3 Spring League is designed to give players/parents the opportunity to stay local and play on Saturday mornings to take pressure off busy weekdays. Players will develop individual skills, basketball IQ, decision-making and game awareness, while giving players regular opportunities to put their skills into action through 3×3 competitive games.
🏀 PROGRAMME DETAILS
📍 Venue:
Ōtūmoetai College Action Centre
📅 Dates:
Saturday 17 October – Saturday 5 December 2026
There will be no session on Saturday 24 October (Labour Day weekend). Saturday 5 December will be an end of season tournament day.
7 Saturdays in total
⏰ Session Times:
8:00am – 10:00am: Year 8 OIS boys enrolled at ŌTC for 2027 & ŌTC Year 9
10:00am – 12:00pm: Years 10, 11 & 12
💰 Cost:
$75 for the season
Includes 7 x 2-hour sessions
🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT
Each session includes:
⛹️ 1 hour of skills development
Develop your skills, decision-making and basketball IQ.
🏀 2 x 3×3 games
Put your skills into action in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
💪 Learn • Develop • Compete • Have Fun
This is a great opportunity for players to get more 3×3 experience locally, challenge themselves and continue developing their game.
🏆 COACHING & DELIVERY
The programme will be facilitated by:
Dennis Playford – ŌTC Sports Coordinator, TiC Basketball & Head Coach, Senior A Boys
Corey Jurgens – Assistant Coach, Senior A Boys
This provides players with the opportunity to learn from experienced coaches in a positive, challenging and supportive environment.
Any questions email. dplayford@otc.school.nz
⚽ FUTSAL IS BACK FOR TERM 4! 🟢⚪
Keen to hit the court and represent ŌTC this term? We’re looking for students interested in putting together teams for the Term 4 Western Bay of Plenty School Futsal League at Mercury Baypark! 🔥
Got enough players to form a team? Get your crew together and register your interest! Each team will also need to provide details of a supervising adult.
📅 Entries close Friday 25 September 2026 — or earlier if leagues fill up.
📋 Complete the registration form HERE to get your team in the mix.
📧 Questions? Email dplayford@otc.school.nz
Fast. Skillful. Competitive. Futsal is back — who’s ready? ⚽🔥
SUPPORT HANNAH’S JOURNEY TO THE WORLD STAGE! 🛼🌏
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate ŌTC student-athlete Hannah Lines, who has been selected to represent New Zealand at the World Skate Games in Paraguay this October!
Hannah has been artistic roller skating for eight years, building an outstanding record that includes six national titles, a Pacific Cup title and a silver medal at the Asian Games in Korea. Now, in her final year at Ōtūmoetai College, she has earned the opportunity to take on the very best in the world.
Competing internationally comes with significant costs, and Hannah is working hard to help make this opportunity possible — including working at FreshChoice Ōmokoroa alongside her training and studies.
Our ŌTC community can get behind Hannah in three ways:
❤️ Donate via Givealittle — link available through our Linktree in bio
🏦 Direct bank deposit — Hannah Lines | 38-9025-0462077-09
🎟️ FreshChoice Ōmokoroa Hamper — 2 tickets for $5
Every contribution, big or small, helps Hannah get one step closer to Paraguay.
Congratulations, Hannah. We’re incredibly proud to see you representing New Zealand on the world stage — ŌTC is right behind you! 🇳🇿🛼
FREE LIVE Football Development Series for young athletes | 28–30 September
FYA FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
SESSION 1 | RESET & GO AGAINAnna Veale | Mental Performance Coach | Fresh Coaching & Untapped
Monday 28 September
7:00–8:00pm NZST
LIVE ONLINE
FREE SESSION 2 | BECOMING THE BEST PLAYER YOU CAN BENew Zealand International Footballer | Founder of Head Start Coaching
Tuesday 29 September 7:00–8:00pm NZST LIVE ONLINE FREE
SESSION 3 | FUEL. RECOVER. REPEAT.Dr Katie Schofield (PhD) | Registered Nutritionist
Wednesday 30 September 7:00pm NZST LIVE ONLINE FREE ALL THREE SESSIONS ARE FREEfuelingyouthathletes.com/live
🏏 CRICKET IS BACK AT ŌTC FOR 2026/27!
We’re excited to announce that ŌTC Cricket is back for the 2026/27 season, with Sam Owen taking the helm and leading cricket here at ŌTC.
Sam has been at the heart of ŌTC Cricket for a number of years and brings a genuine passion for growing the game at our kura. His focus is on creating more opportunities for our student-athletes to train, compete and represent ŌTC, while building a cricket programme that can continue to grow in the years ahead.
This season we are looking to field 1st XI Boys, 1st XI Girls, Junior Boys and Junior Girls teams, with a programme designed to provide considerably more cricket for our players.
What are we working towards?
🏏 Regular school-based cricket training
🤝 Four or more school exchanges, including opportunities against schools such as St Peter’s Cambridge, Rotorua Boys’ High School and Waikato Diocesan
💪 Cricket-specific Strength & Conditioning, beginning in Week 7
🏆 BOP Secondary Schools Cricket Championships
🏏 1st XI Cup competition
Whether you have represented ŌTC previously or are keen to get involved in cricket for the first time, we want to hear from you.
If you would like to play cricket for ŌTC this season, please complete the short registration form below. If you have already registered, thank you — you’re all sorted!
Cricket is back. Pull on the jersey and be part of what we’re building at ŌTC. 🏏
ATHLETICS TAURANGA
🚣 Give It a Go Rowing! @ Bay of Plenty Rowing Club 🚣
Ever wanted to glide across the water, build incredible fitness, and be part of an awesome team? Here’s your chance!
The Bay of Plenty Rowing Club is hosting Give It a Go sessions for Ōtūmoetai College Students interested in trying their hand at rowing. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, comfortable sports gear, sock, warm top and a drink bottle!
WE NEED COXSWAINS TOO! 📢 Do you love strategy, leadership, and being the mastermind of the boat? We are actively looking for coxswains! As the “brain” of the crew, you’ll steer the boat, execute race plans, and motivate your rowers to victory. It’s one of the most rewarding leadership roles in sport!
Where: Bay of Plenty Rowing Club, 369 Wairoa Road, Minden, Tauranga
Who: ŌTC new rowers & potential coxswains of all fitness levels
When: Monday 21 Sep & 28 September – 5pm to 6.30pm
Come down, meet the coaches, and see if rowing is your next big passion.
See you on the water! 🌟
🏋️ ŌTC STRENGTH & CONDITIONING | TERM 3
With winter sport wrapping up and summer sport approaching, now is the perfect time to keep training, build your athletic base and prepare for what’s next.
Our updated ŌTC Strength & Conditioning timetable for Weeks 7–10 is now underway, with opportunities available before school, at lunchtime and after school.
Whether you’re currently competing, preparing for summer sport, or simply want to become stronger, faster and more confident in the gym, there is a session for you:
🏃 Game Ready – Speed & Agility
Develop your speed, movement and athleticism. Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 4:15–5:00pm.
🏋️ Sports Academy
Our off-season development programme, open to students who cannot attend their usual timetabled session.
💪 Barbell Club / Open Gym
Available every lunchtime, 1:35–2:05pm. Learn the fundamentals of training and develop habits for a strong and healthy lifestyle.
🏐🚣🏏 Sport-Specific Training
Dedicated sessions are available for Volleyball, Rowing/Waka Ama, Canoe/Kayak and Cricket, focusing on the movement demands and injury prevention needs of each sport.
Cost: Just $20 per term for Strength & Conditioning, which includes access to all available sessions, including Game Ready and Barbell Club. Barbell Club lunchtime-only access is $10 per term.
The work you put in between seasons can make a huge difference when your next season begins.
Don’t wait until the season starts to get ready. Build your strength. Develop your speed. Be Game Ready. 💪⚡
Kia Kaha | Kia Rangatira
🥏 Ready to Run, Throw, and Dive? Ultimate Frisbee for Year 9 & 10!
Looking for a fast-paced, high-energy sport on Term 3 and Term 4? Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never thrown a disc in your life, Ultimate Frisbee is the place to be! It’s non-contact, beginner-friendly, and all about awesome teamwork.
• Training Starts: Wednesday, 12th August (after school on the school field) for 10 weeks
• Competition: Term 4 – BOPSS Junior Champs
• Who Can Join: Open to all Year 9 and Year 10 students
Grab your friends and come along to see what it’s all about.
👉 Got what it takes? Complete the Expression of Interest form today to secure your spot!
https://forms.gle/3p6EJJzHmb5QS8366
Got a question – chat to Mr McMahon, English Dept.
Cadets Cricket Club – Fundraiser
Bureta Physio
BOOK NOW FOR 2026 TERM 3 – with our Bureta Physiotherapy.
NO CHARGE WITH ACC – Available for students and staff
Head to Bureta Physiotherapy website, select ŌTC and pick your time.
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
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.
