SPORTS AT BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome from the SPORTS Department
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The Sports Department along with Teachers in Charge, coaches, managers and parents all devote time, energy and expertise to ensure that BHS students have many exciting sport codes to choose from. There are currently 40 sports on offer across a range of different grades.
Regardless of whether the goal is to win, learn new skills, make friends or just have fun, there is definitely something for everyone. Our students compete with distinction locally and nationally. We encourage and support both participation- orientated athletes and elite athletes.
We hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities that the Burnside High School Sports Programme provides and we look forward to helping you achieve your sporting goals.
CHOOSE YOUR SPORT
Each sport has different costs, venues and equipment. Pick a sport and register online. Registration dates for summer and winter sports codes will be advertised on the Student Daily notices, students are encouraged to check these regularly. Once registered trials and/or teams will be communicated to you.
GET PERMISSION / PAY
Being a member of a Burnside High School sports team carries with it a number of responsibilities. Players will be required to sign code of conduct, and player agreements and are expected to follow through on their commitments and communicate clearly and early if there are any changes of plans for legitimate reasons. Payment is required on registration unless prior arrangements have been made. The school operate a 'no pay no play' policy.
PLAY
Get out there and have fun. If you are not sure what sport is for you email the sports department and we can help.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
BHS Swimming Sports, Tuesday 18 Feb, BHS Pool
Entry is on the day.
Entry for relays can be made in the foyer of the Hunter Gym.
All details including a timetable are available on Schoology.
BHS Athletics Day, Thursday 20 and Friday 21 February, Bottom Field
Entry to the field events is through the link below.
To compete in the running events, please check the timetables and muster on the bottom field 10 minutes before your start time.
PLEASE NOTE - All events take place in AGE groups, NOT year levels, please check the details and note your age group.
AGE GRADES
Over 16 (O16) - Born 2008 or 2007;
Under 16 (U16) - Born 2009
Under 15 (U15) - Born in 2010
Under 14 (U14) - Born 2011, or 2012
All entries must be completed by Friday 14 February.
CONTACT US
Sports Director
Theresa Stevens: smt@burnside.school.nz
Sport Coordinators
Tracy Taylor: tat@burnside.school.nz
Rozz Guillemot: glr@burnside.school.nz
Address
151 Greers Road, PO Box 29 677
Christchurch 8440, New Zealand