🏆 ŌTC SPORTS AWARDS 2026 — STUDENT NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
It’s time to recognise and celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of our ŌTC student-athletes.
Nominations are now open for six of our premier individual awards at the 2026 Ōtūmoetai College Sports Awards:
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year – Boy
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year – Girl
- Senior Sportsperson of the Year – Boy
- Senior Sportsperson of the Year – Girl
- Excellence in a Single Sport – Boy
- Excellence in a Single Sport – Girl
These awards recognise our student-athletes who have achieved at an outstanding level during the award period, whether representing ŌTC, the Bay of Plenty/Waikato, New Zealand, or competing at other recognised levels within their sport.
If you believe your sporting achievements deserve consideration, we encourage you to complete the nomination form and tell us about your sporting year.
You do not have to nominate yourself to be considered for an award; however, completing the form gives the Sports Awards Committee the best possible picture of your achievements.
⏰ Nominations Close: Wednesday 16th September
🏆 ŌTC Sports Awards: Wednesday 28th October 2026
👉 Complete your nomination here: ŌTC Premier Sporting Awards 2026
Be proud of what you have achieved. Tell us your story. Your achievements deserve to be recognised.
🏏 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. 🏏
📢 ŌTC SPORT UNIFORM ORDER WINDOW IS OPEN! 🟢⚫
Represent ŌTC Sport with pride! Our ŌTC Sport uniform range is now available to order, including:
Warm-Up Tee – Short Sleeve
Warm-Up Tee – Long Sleeve
ŌTC Sport Crew Neck
These are a great option for training, travelling, supporting our teams, or simply representing ŌTC Sport beyond the sideline at school.
⏳ Orders Close: 13th September
📦 Estimated Delivery: 19th October
HOW TO ORDER
1️⃣ Click HERE
2️⃣ Click “SHOP MY CLUB”
3️⃣ Select the letter ‘O’
4️⃣ Find and double-click Ōtūmoetai College
5️⃣ Browse the available products and complete your order
⚠️ Don’t miss the order window — orders close 13th September.
🏋️ 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.
🏐 TERM 4 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 🏐
We’re looking for girls interested in playing Volleyball during Term 4! Whether you’re an experienced player or new to the sport, we’d love to hear from you. 💪🏐
📅 Term 4
🏐 Girls Volleyball
🔥 Get involved, represent ŌTC & have some fun!
Expressions of Interest are now open, form below!
Team Selections for Term 4 Girls Volleyball are starting next week!
📅 Trials: Week 7, 8 & 9
📍 Location: Action Center
🚵 NZSS Mountain Bike Championships 2026 🚵
We’re now taking registrations for the 2026 New Zealand Secondary Schools Mountain Bike Championships.
📍 Locations
• Summerhill MTB Park, Tauranga
• Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua
📅 4th–9th October 2026
🏁 Events:
• XCC (Cross Country Short Course)
• XCO (Cross Country)
• XCR (Cross Country Relay)
• EDR (Enduro)
• DHI (Downhill)
Whether you’re chasing a national title, looking to test yourself against the country’s best riders, or simply wanting to experience an unforgettable week of racing, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
👉 To register https://forms.gle/YD6yASg17YKud4V38
Cadets Cricket Club – Fundraiser
🏂 2026 NORTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL SKIING & SNOWBOARD COMPETITION ⛷️
Registrations are NOW OPEN for the NISS Skiing & Snowboard Competition at Tūroa, Mt Ruapehu!
Whether you’re tearing up the Giant Slalom or bringing the heat to Slopestyle, entry is open to all secondary students.
📍 Venue: Tūroa Ski Field, Mt Ruapehu
📅 Dates: Mon 21st – Wed 23rd Sept 2026
💰 ENTRY & LIFT PASS FEES
• Individual (GS or Slopestyle): $78 per entrant
• Individual (Both GS & Slopestyle): $108 per entrant
• 4-Day Anytime Lift Pass: $210
🔗 READY TO RIDE?
https://forms.gle/tEMUZScEpzkab72Y9
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
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.
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.
