Athletics

Terms: 1 and 4

About the Sport: Athletics is organised and run as a School-wide event early at the start of Term 1. All students are expected to compete for their Houses in as many track and field events as they are capable of. The School Athletics Day is held at the Tauranga Domain using the facilities of the Tauranga Athletics Club.

The first 3 placegetters in each event are then selected to represent Aquinas College at the BOP Secondary Schools Athletics Championships held at the Tauranga Domain. The first 3 placegetters in each event are then selected to compete at the Waikato Athletics Championships in Hamilton.

Based on performance at school and regional events, students can then choose to compete at the North Island Secondary Schools Championships at the end of Term 1, and the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships held in December.

Practice/ Training: Training and practice for Athletics is primarily undertaken during PE lessons at school.  Athletes wanting to compete at a high level are encouraged to join local Athletics clubs

Competition:

• Aquinas College Athletics Day (Yr 7-13) - Monday 20th February 2012 (details above). Postponement Date - Tuesday 21st February
• BOP SS Athletics Championships - Tauranga Domain - Saturday 17th March
• North Island Secondary School Athletics Championships - Saturday 31st March & Sunday 1st April 2012
• BOP Year 7 & 8 Zone Championships - Wednesday 82th November 2012
• NZ Secondary Schools Championships - Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December 2012

Uniform:

PE uniform for the College Athletics Day - School singlet and shorts when representing the College

Cost:

Costs will only be incurred if students compete at Regional, North Island, or National events