🌊🚣 FOURTH IN THE WORLD!
Huge congratulations to Arthur Crimmins on an outstanding fourth-place finish in the U19 Men’s Solo at the World Beach Sprint Championships in Qingdao, China! 👏
Arthur made a strong start, clocking 3:00.39 for seventh-fastest in the opening time trial and qualifying directly for the knockouts. He completed the round of 16 in 3:08.23, progressing after his Tunisian opponent did not make the start line.
A powerful finish against France in the quarter-final saw Arthur take the win in 2:59.94 and secure his spot in the final four! 🔥
Challenging surf tested Arthur in his semifinal against Greece, before he faced China in the bronze-medal race and finished fourth overall.
From a field of 24 hopefuls to fourth in the world — an incredible achievement! Although Arthur had his sights set on a medal, he leaves with valuable experience and plenty to be proud of.
Well done, Arthur — you’ve made the ŌTC whānau proud! 💚🖤
🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON ŌTC SPORTING ALUMNI 🌟
Continuing our sporting alumni series we’re excited to share former ŌTC student-athlete Caitlin Wain’s journey 👏
Now studying and competing at Dartmouth College, a member of the Ivy League in Hanover, New Hampshire, Caitlin is experiencing life as a US College athlete — balancing sport and study.
Caitlin has shared some fabulous insights into her journey since leaving ŌTC, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at life as a student-athlete in America.
🏆 Three Big Wins for ŌTC Hockey!
From five outstanding finalists to three award winners — ŌTC had plenty to celebrate at the Hockey Tauranga Volunteers & Awards Evening!
A huge congratulations to:
🏑 Pauline Beetz — Junior Women’s Player of the Year
An outstanding achievement recognising Pauline’s brilliant season on the turf!
🏑 Mark Aldcroft — Secondary Male Coach of the Year
Fantastic recognition for the expertise, commitment and passion Mark brings to coaching our players.
🏑 Mel Aitken — Female Coach of the Year
A well-deserved honour celebrating Mel’s dedication, leadership and contribution to hockey.
We are incredibly proud of all five of our finalists. To our winners, thank you for inspiring our student-athletes and representing our kura with pride. The whole ŌTC whānau celebrates with you!
Thank you to our Waterpolo Sponsors
New season, new warm-up tops, plenty of ŌTC pride! 
A huge thank you to Holland Beckett, our new ŌTC Water Polo sponsor, for getting behind our student-athletes as the season kicks off.
The team absolutely love their new warm-up tops and are proud to represent our school, both in and out of the pool!
We are extremely grateful for your support and delighted to welcome you to our ŌTC sporting whānau.
ŌTC Sports Awards: Shaped by Student Voice
Our Sports Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, commitment and contributions of our student-athletes and the people who support them. This year, we are making some changes to how we recognise these successes.
Following consultation with students, Teachers in Charge, coaches and managers, a select number of awards will now be presented at year level assemblies. This provides an opportunity for students to be celebrated in front of their peers, while allowing for a shorter, more focused Sports Awards evening.
With close to 200 awards previously being presented, feedback highlighted the length of the evening and the importance of protecting the prestige and mana of our sporting awards. These changes aim to ensure that recognition remains meaningful and that the evening feels special for students, whānau and everyone involved.
Receiving an award at an assembly remains an achievement to be proud of. Each award recognises a valued contribution or accomplishment within ŌTC Sport.
Changes to our awards are considered carefully, with student voice central to the process. As with everything we do in sport at ŌTC, our students are at the heart of it.
Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and helped shape this year’s celebrations. We look forward to recognising another fantastic year of ŌTC Sport together.
🏆 2026 ŌTC WINTER SPORTS – UNIFORM RETURN 🏆
What a winter season it’s been! From the courts and turfs to the fields and gyms, our ŌTC student-athletes have represented the school with pride throughout 2026. 🖤💚
Now that the winter season has wrapped up, it’s time to get those uniforms back home!
👕 Please return your ŌTC winter sports uniform to SHED ONE as soon as possible.
Have a quick look in the wardrobe, sports bag, car, laundry basket… or wherever else it may have ended up! 😄
A massive thank you to all our players, coaches, managers, whānau and supporters for another fantastic winter of ŌTC Sport.
REGISTER NOW
The 2026 NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TRACK & FIELD, & ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS are on 11th, 12th, & 13th December 2026 at Cooks Gardens – Whanganui.
If you’re interested in entering for Ōtūmoetai College, please fill in the below registration form.
https://forms.gle/aMwoWDCr1CfY5iVj6
Any questions, please email sport@otc.school.nz
🏀 ŌTC 3×3 Basketball Academy – Term 4 2026!
Calling all young ballers! It’s time to hit the court, sharpen your skills and have some fun!
Ōtūmoetai College is excited to launch the ŌTC 3×3 Basketball Academy this term, giving young basketballers the opportunity to LEARN, DEVELOP, COMPETE and HAVE FUN in a fast-paced, exciting environment!
Designed with busy families in mind, the Academy offers Saturday morning basketball right here at ŌTC, taking the pressure off those already packed weekdays!
Each two-hour session combines one hour of skills development, focusing on individual skills, basketball IQ and decision-making, followed by competitive 3×3 games where players can put their learning into action.
Not sure if 3×3 basketball is for you? Come along on Saturday 17 October for our FREE “Have a Go” session! No fee, just a great opportunity to experience what the Academy is all about!
🏀 Programme Details:
- Where: Ōtūmoetai College Action Centre
- When: Saturdays, 8:00am – 10:00am
- Dates: 17 October – 5 December 2026
- Cost: $75 for the season
- No session: Saturday 24 October (Labour Weekend)
- Grand Finale: End-of-season 3×3 Tournament – Saturday 5 December
Whether you’re looking to improve your game, gain more court time or simply enjoy basketball with others, the ŌTC 3×3 Academy is a fantastic opportunity to get involved!
Stay local. Play 3×3. Grow your game! 🏀💚
Ultimate Frisbee Term 4 League
Are you interested in playing Ultimate Frisbee for Ōtūmoetai College in Term 4?
And the massive bonus… GAMES are here on our fields.
Please contact the Teacher in Charge of Ultimate Frisbee, Mr McMahon
pmcmahon@otc.school.nz
⚽️ 2027 TERM 1 FUTSAL GIRLS – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ⚽️
Keen
Calling all ŌTC girls who are keen to represent Ōtūmoetai College in Futsal in Term 1, 2027! 🙌
We’re getting an early start on preparations, with Lilly Muspratt running three Selection Squad sessions in the Action Centre during Term 4.
📅 Saturday 31 October | 3.00pm–5.00pm
📅 Saturday 7 November | 3.00pm–5.00pm
📅 Saturday 21 November | 3.00pm–5.00pm
Whether you’re an experienced futsal player or keen to put yourself forward for the 2027 squad, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested? Complete the Expression of Interest form.📧 Any questions, please contact dplayford@otc.school.nz
Get involved, get on the court and put your hand up to represent ŌTC Sport in 2027! 💪⚽️
🏏 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. 🏏
🏋️ Term 4 Strength & Conditioning
The Term 4 S&C timetable is ready. Sessions run from Weeks 1–9, with options for athletes competing now and those preparing for next season.
Summer sport athletes can attend their weekly sport-specific session to maintain strength and speed alongside training and games.
Winter sport athletes can use Sports Academy to build strength and movement skills ahead of next season. There are five session times to choose from; attending twice a week is recommended.
Game Ready offers coached speed and agility development on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 4:15–5:00 pm.
View the Term 4 timetable and sign up for S&C or Sports Academy through the Strength & Conditioning page.
🥏 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.
Tauranga Archers – Schools Archery Program – Term 4 2026
Class Times Term 4 2026
Wednesday : 4:00 to 5:30pm
Saturday : 9am to 10:30am
Saturday : 10:30 to 12pm
Tauranga archers is offering lessons for year 7 to 13 students (11yrs+) at Graham Park.
This will be a weekly lesson run over six weeks where students will learn the basic safety and techniques for shooting a recurve bow.
We are Happy to have re-signups for those who have already attended a course.
We would be happy to answer any questions for interested students, or any questions you may have.
Here is a sign up form for those who would like to join
School Physio
Care for your body with our school physiotherapy service…
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.
