Athletics Sports Day

AQUINAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Date: Friday 23rd February 2018
Time: 8.45 am – 3.15 pm
Venue: Aquinas College, Tauranga 

Check out the programme for the day here: Athletics Programme 2018

Welcome to the 2018 Aquinas College Athletics!  The event will be run during the usual school time frame with the expectation that all students attend this event. Please be aware of the organisation for the day.

1. Bus Students (morning): Go Bus will provide normal service and normal pick up times and points for students. Bus Students (afternoon): Normal service.
2. Non Bus Students: Arrive at school as normal by 8.25 am
3. All students must have their own lunch, water bottle, sunblock, sun hat, shoes/socks for track events and arrive at school in their PE Uniform (Years 7-10) and House Colours (Y11-13). A warm outer layer should the weather be inclement is advised. There will be some hot food and cold drinks available during the break with cold items for purchase, so please bring money if you wish to purchase anything. Be aware that the lunch break is short and limited time is available to purchase.
4. Programme: A copy of the programme is included on the website. If you are able to attend please do! For students please note that this is regarded as a normal school day and that a roll check will be taken. (students not parents!!!)
5. Events: Athletes wishing to compete in the 1500m races will need to make their own way to the school for an 8.15 am start time.  Please ensure your child has pre-registered before Wednesday 21st Feb for this event through the Sports Office in the gym foyer.

We are holding these other events during school time: 200m, 300/400m, 800m, 3000m and Triple Jump. A programme of when these events are being held is already on this website and is displayed in the gym foyer. Students will also be reminded through the Daily Notices at school.

6. Format for the Day: All students will rotate around a series of Field Events (Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put and Discus) as well as the 100m sprint. They will compete in their Houses across their respective Age Groups (Y7, Y8, U14, U16 and U19).  Students in the various age groups are competing to become their respective Age Group Athletics Champion.
7. Cancellation: If Friday’s weather looks inclement and a postponement is necessary this will be put on the college website from 6.30am Friday 23^rd. If the day is postponed then buses will run as per normal and students will be expected in school uniform to attend class for a normal Friday Timetable (Week B).