Ōtūmoetai College Rowers Shine at February 2025 Regattas
Ōtūmoetai College rowers delivered exceptional performances at the recent New Zealand Club National Championship in Twizel and College Sport regatta last weekend at Karapiro. Our athletes showcased their dedication and skill under clear blue skies and favorable weather conditions. The week was testament to the countless hours of training invested by the athletes, resulting in a series of impressive achievements.
The ŌTC team’s success was highlighted by several standout performances at Karapiro. Arthur Crimmins delivered a masterclass in rowing, securing a well-deserved 1st place in the A final of the Boys U17 single sculls. His dominance continued into the higher age group, where he also earned a commendable 2nd place in the A final of the Boys U18 single sculls. These results underscore Arthur’s exceptional talent and commitment to the sport.
Adding to the weekend’s excitement was a truly remarkable achievement by four ŌTC international students from Germany and Switzerland. Having only taken up rowing four months ago, their rapid progress was nothing short of astonishing. They defied expectations by winning 1st place in the A final U18 Novice quad sculls. Their victory serves as an inspiring example of the power of dedication and teamwork, demonstrating that passion and perseverance can overcome experience. Well done Niki, Katharina, Annika and Carla!
The entire ŌTC rowing team demonstrated remarkable effort throughout the regatta, with numerous crews achieving personal best times and qualifying for finals. The atmosphere was one of camaraderie and support, with rowers cheering each other on from the banks.
Meanwhile in the South Island, Kaia Burney did our kura proud when she continued her impressive form at the NZ Club Championships in Twizel with Tauranga Rowing Club. Kaia achieved a silver medal in the Women’s Intermediate Coxed Eight composite crew with Oamaru and a commendable 7th place in the Women’s Intermediate Double Sculls A final with her TRC partner. Her dedication to the sport and her ability to perform at a high level were evident throughout this national level competition.
Both the NZ Club Champs and College Sport regatta were resounding successes for Ōtūmoetai College rowing. The team’s outstanding performances, coupled with the perfect weather conditions, made for unforgettable events. The results are a testament to the hard work of the athletes, coaches, and support staff, and serve as a promising indicator for the season ahead.
Senior Volleyball Bay Champs Day 1 and 2
Last weekend we had seven senior volleyball teams begin their journey to be crowned Bay Champs – Below are results from Day 1 and 2.
Day 3 & 4 are on Friday 28th Feb and Saturday 1st Mar.
You can follow the live draw and results by clicking on the link below.
Volleyball Bay Champs Live draw and results
School Athletics Day
We had our school Athletics Day on Wednesday and there were multiple records broken. Next week’s newsletter will have all of the official times and placings but for now please enjoy some photos from an amazing day. You can also check out some more photos on our school sports instagram – link below
BOPSS Tennis Champs
10 students having a great hit out in Papamoa on Wednesday at the BOPSS Tennis Championships – doing Ōtūmoetai proud!
Upcoming Guest Speaker – Dr Craig Harrison at ŌTC
Our first guest speaker of 2025 is fast approaching! We’re excited to welcome back Dr Craig Harrison, a global leader in youth development, who will be sharing insights from decades of experience in working with young athletes.
Craig’s expertise covers:
* Understanding what makes youth athletes tick
* How to get the best out of our student-athletes
* The lifelong benefits of sport & physical activity
…and much more!
Evening Presentation (Highly Recommended)
Monday 10th March
PAC
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Coaches Workshop
Morning Workshop (For TiCs, Coaches & Managers)
Tuesday 11th March
Trophy Room
7:00am – 8:15am (Breakfast Provided)
The workshop will dive into key topics, including:
* Building resilience in youth athletes
* The impact of training intensity on big-game moments
* Understanding ‘Blue Head / Red Head’ decision-making
Sporty Parents with Wayne Goldsmith
Sporting Parent? Chances are at some time in your life, you’ll be one.
Learn how to be the best sporting parent you can with professional leadership, coach, mentor and sports commentator Wayne Goldsmith.
During the workshop, some of the things we’ll discuss are Waves and Rocks, Identity and Sport and …
How can you help your child to learn to love sport?
How can you encourage them to enjoy the experience of sport?
How do you help them realise their complete sporting potential?
And walk away with tips and tools you can implement.
To confirm register you’re interested and lock in a ticket follow the link below.
https://events.humanitix.com/sporty-parents-with-wayne-goldsmith
Football Skills Development Sessions
Football Skills Development Sessions
Wednesdays 5th March and 12th March from 3:30pm on the college football fields.
All welcome, seniors/juniors, boys/girls.
Any questions contact Teacher in Charge;
Mark Williams – mwilliams@otc.school.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)
2025 NZSS Open Water Swimming Champs
The 2025 New Zealand Open Water Swimming Championships are on at the Blue Lake on Saturday 29th March 2025. If you’re interested in entering for Ōtūmoetai College, please let us know in the below form. This form is to inform us that you will be attending so that we can complete the school paperwork.
https://forms.gle/wuRBpR8gRctJ35AF7
https://www.swimmingnz.org/nz-ssow-champs
2025 BOPSS Swimming Champs (not school swimming) – Registration of Interest
BOP are running the 2025 Swimming Championships at Baywave Pools on Friday 14th March 2025.
If you’re interested in entering the BOPSS Swimming Championships for Ōtūmoetai College, please fill in the below registration form.
https://forms.gle/xAjk4n1Sknc2YiUh7
You DO NOT HAVE TO QUALIFY from school swimming sports to compete.
2025 Waikato BOP MTB Cross Country Champs
The XC course is approx. 3km long. It is predominantly a Grade 2 track with approx. 60 meters of vertical climbing. It is suitable for most inexperienced riders. The relay course is a short, fast and relatively flat course.
U15 girls and boys will complete 3 laps
U17 and U20 boys will complete 5 laps
U17 and U20 girls will complete 4 laps
Please fill in the below registration form: https://forms.gle/arzyYVb5RVFrR41e7
Registrations close: 7 March 2025
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
YEAR 9 and YEAR 10
Mon 3rd March 3.30-4.45pm
Thurs 6th March 3.30-4.45pm
Mon 10th March 3.30-4.45pm
Thurs 13th March 3.30-4.45pm
PREMIER & SENIOR Skills Sessions (Year 11-13)
Weds 5th March 7am – 8.10am
Weds 12th March 7am- 8.10am
Weds 19th March 7am -8.10am
Weds 26th 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.
