The wonderful thing about school gymsports is that everyone, no matter their skill level, can take part in the school festival competitions. So, no trials are required – just come and participate.
The only exception is for the AIMS Games. We must have enough students to make up a team to enter this competition. AIMS Games is open to Year 7 and 8 students.

ABOUT THE SPORT:

Aerobics combines strength, flexibility, fitness, dance, tricks and acrobatics. We offer this activity for Year 7-13 students. We rely on the support and contribution from parents to help guide our students. Please contact Janet if you would like to manage this group.

PRACTICES/TRAINING:

We try to arrange onsite training at Aquinas College before school or after school. Training is dependent on the availability of coaches and student numbers. The days and times are to be confirmed by the coach/manager.

There are also offsite training options at a selected provider.

COMPETITION:

• Local Gymsports Group Performance Festivals for Years 7/8.
• New Zealand Secondary Schools Gymsports Competitions for Years 7-13.
• Year 7/8 students have the possibility to compete as a team at AIMS Games. This is solely dependent on student numbers. This selection will be done by the Coach / Manager.

UNIFORM:

• Practice: T-shirt, Shorts, and Aerobic Shoes
• Competition: To Be Advised, and an Aquinas College Tracksuit

COST:

All costs will be the responsibility of the students involved such as the:

• Aquinas Gymsports Club yearly membership fee – $25.00
• Training Session Fees: At school TBC. Off- site – up to the provider
• Competition entry fees: hopefully will be covered by fundraising about $10 per code per intermediate competition, about $25 for secondary school competition
• All transport/meals and accommodation expenses
• Any other additional fees that maybe incurred.

Costs related to AIMS Games are charged separately.

To offset fees students/parents will be required to participate in fundraising activities.

The wonderful thing about school gymsports is that everyone, no matter their skill level, can attend the school festival competitions. So, no trials are required – just come and participate. Open to all year 7 – 13 students. Tumbling will be offered as part of AIMS Games in 2018 for Yr 7 and 8 students.

ABOUT THE SPORT:

Tumbling is a series of connected acrobatic moves, completed on an air-filled track. Contact Janet (ph. 0223 883 963) for more information.

SELECTION:

Students will be selected to compete at appropriate levels matching their skill sets. This selection will be done by the Coach.

PRACTICES/ TRAINING:

Those training offsite at other providers will be responsible for practicing their school competition routines. The Aquinas Club will endeavor to have all members train at local gym facilities a few times before their competitions.

COMPETITION:

• 4-6 local and regional Intermediate School Gymsport Festivals for the Year 7/8.
• 2 New Zealand Secondary Schools Gymsports Competitions for Year 7-13.
• Year 7/8 students have the possibility to compete at AIMS.

UNIFORM:

• Practice: T-shirt and shorts
• Competition: Leotard (supplied), and an Aquinas College Tracksuit

COST:

All costs will be the responsibility of the students involved:

• Aquinas Gymsports Club yearly membership fee – $25.00
• Training Session Fees
• Off- site fees – set by the provider
• Competition entry fees: partially covered by fundraising activities, approximately $10 per code for intermediate competitions and $25 for secondary school competitions.
• All transport/meals and accommodation expenses.
• Any other additional fees that maybe incurred.

Costs related to AIMS Games are charged separately.

To offset fees students/parents will be required to participate in fundraising activities.

ABOUT THE SPORT:

Cheer leading combines dance and aerobic moves, with chants or cheers. Cheer leading is offered for Year 7-13 students. We rely on the  support and contribution from parents to help guide our students. Please contact Janet if you would like to manage one of these groups.

PRACTICES/TRAINING:

We try to arrange onsite training at Aquinas College before school or after school. Training is dependent on the availability of coaches and student numbers. The days and times are to be confirmed by the coach/manager.

There is also an offsite training option at a selected provider.

COMPETITION:

• Local Gymsports Group Performance Festivals for Years 7/8.
• New Zealand Secondary Schools Gymsports Competitions for Years 7-13.
• Year 7/8 students have the possibility to compete as a team at AIMS Games. This is dependent on student numbers. This selection will be done by the Coach / Manager.

UNIFORM:

• Practice: T-shirt and Shorts
• Competition: To Be Advised, and an Aquinas College Tracksuit

COST:

All costs will be the responsibility of the students involved:

• Aquinas Gymsports Club yearly membership fee – $25.00
• Training Session Fees:
• At school TBC
• Off- site – up to the provider
• Competition entry fees: hopefully will be covered by fundraising about $10 per code per intermediate competition, about $25 for secondary school competition
• All transport/meals and accommodation expenses.
• Any other additional fees that maybe incurred.

Costs related to AIMS Games are charged separately.

To offset fees students/parents will be required to participate in fundraising activities.

The wonderful thing about school gymsports is that everyone, no matter their skill level, can attend  school festival competitions. So, no trials are required – just come and participate. The only exception is for the AIMS Games. Only those students who are in the Twisters division or above can participate at AIMS Games. AIMS Game is open to all year 7 and 8 students.

ABOUT THE SPORT:

Trampoline is currently only offered offsite at local Gym cubs and Trampoline parks. Contact Janet for more information.

SELECTION:

Students will be selected to compete at appropriate levels matching their skill sets. This selection will be done by the Coach.

PRACTICES/ TRAINING:

Those training offsite at other providers will be responsible for practicing their school competition routines. The Aquinas Club will endeavor to have all members train at local gym facilities a few times before their competitions.

COMPETITION:

• 4-6 local and regional Intermediate School Gymsport Festivals for the Year 7/8.
• 2 New Zealand Secondary Schools Gymsports Competitions for Year 7-13.
• Year 7/8 students have the possibility to compete at AIMS.

UNIFORM:

• Practice: T-shirt and shorts
• Competition: Leotard (supplied), and an Aquinas College Tracksuit

COST:

All costs will be the responsibility of the students involved:

• Aquinas Gymsports Club yearly membership fee – $25.00
• Training Session Fees:
• Off- site – up to the provider
• Competition entry fees: hopefully will be covered by fundraising about $10 per code per intermediate competition, about $25 for secondary school competition
• All transport/meals and accommodation expenses.
• Any other additional fees that maybe incurred.

Costs related to AIMS Games are charged separately.

To offset fees students/parents will be required to participate in fundraising activities

All costs will be the responsibility of the students involved such as the:

• Aquinas Gymsports Club yearly membership fee – $25.00
• Training Session Fees: At school TBC. Off- site – up to the provider
• Competition entry fees: hopefully will be covered by fundraising about $10 per code per intermediate competition, about $25 for secondary school competition
• All transport/meals and accommodation expenses
• Any other additional fees that maybe incurred.

Costs related to AIMS Games are charged separately.

To offset fees students/parents will be required to participate in fundraising activities.

All costs will be the responsibility of the students involved such as the:

• Aquinas Gymsports Club yearly membership fee – $25.00
• Training Session Fees: At school TBC. Off- site – up to the provider
• Competition entry fees: hopefully will be covered by fundraising about $10 per code per intermediate competition, about $25 for secondary school competition
• All transport/meals and accommodation expenses
• Any other additional fees that maybe incurred.

Costs related to AIMS Games are charged separately.

To offset fees students/parents will be required to participate in fundraising activities.

ABOUT THE SPORT:

We offer these movement/dance activities for Year 7-13 students where there is a demand or interest from the students. We rely on the support and contribution from parents to help guide our students. Please contact Janet if you would like to manage one of these groups.

PRACTICES/TRAINING:

We try to arrange onsite training at Aquinas College before school or after school. Training is dependent on the availability of coaches and student numbers. The days and times are to be confirmed by the coach/manager.

There is also an offsite training option at a selected Provider.

COMPETITION:

• Local Gymsports Group Performance Festivals for Years 7/8.
• New Zealand Secondary Schools Gymsports Competitions for Years 7-13.
• Year 7/8 students have the possibility to compete as a team at AIMS Games. This is dependent on student numbers. This selection will be done by the Coach / Manager.

UNIFORM:

• Practice: T-shirt and Shorts
• Competition: To Be Advised, and an Aquinas College Tracksuit

COST:

All costs will be the responsibility of the students involved:

• Aquinas Gymsports Club yearly membership fee – $25.00
• Training Session Fees:
• At school TBC
• Off- site – up to the provider
• Competition entry fees: hopefully will be covered by fundraising about $10 per code per intermediate competition, about $25 for secondary school competition
• All transport/meals and accommodation expenses.
• Any other additional fees that maybe incurred.

Costs related to AIMS Games are charged separately.

To offset fees students/parents will be required to participate in fundraising activities