SPORTS LIST
Every effort is made to keep this information up to date but on occasion information and dates may change suddenly. If you have any questions, please email the TIC listed with the Sport or contact the Sports Coordinators.
Students compete at the school athletic championships (Week 3 Term 1) and are then invited to join the school athletics team to attend future secondary schools events.
Entry for the School Athletics is through a google form available in Schoology or below.
Teacher in Charge:
Mrs S. Pooch
Subs (est):
$40
Transport:
Bus and own
Venues:
Ngā Puna Wai
Uniform:
Issued singlet and trackpants - Own PE uniform
Tournaments:
CSS, SSISS, NZSS
Tournament Costs (est):
$30 (CSS)
The costs for the SISS and NZSS tournaments will vary depending on location.
Teacher in Charge
Mrs R Guillemot
Registration
Registrations for the 2025 COMPETITIVE Basketball season are now open.
Please read the information letter before registering.
The first U17; U20/Senior Boys Trial will take place on Wednesday 05 March, 7-9pm in the Hunter Gym. You MUST register to trial.
The first Girls Trial will take place on Friday 07 March, 5-7pm in the Cross Gym.
The first trial for the U15 group will be take place on Wednesday 19 March, 7-9pm in the Hunter Gym. Students will be advised of the second trial date if they get a call back.
Registrations are now closed.
Registrations will close at 2.40pm on Monday 03 March.
Teacher in Charge
Mrs R Guillemot
Registration
Registrations will open later in Term 1 2025. As soon as these open it will be advertised in the school notices.
Season Fees
Approximately $90 - $75 Entry fee + $15 Admin Fee
Mouthguards
Mouthguards are compulsory and must be worn in all games. No mouthguard = no play.
Uniforms
Issued top + own black shorts
Teacher in Charge:
Sports Office
Subs:
$75 (Term 1) $45 (Term 4)
Playing Day/s: Wed After-School
Venues: Lake Roto Kohatu
Equipment: BHS provides team kayaks
Uniform: Own
Teacher in Charge:
Mrs R Guillemot
Burnside High School works alongside the North West Youth Cricket Club to provide cricketing opportunities for our students.
Our cricketers play their Saturday cricket with the club and are entered into Secondary Schools competitions as appropriate.
Each year the school will enter teams into the Gillette 1st XI Cup (mid February) and the Year 9 NZCT Cup (late October/early November). Where necessary trials will be held in consultation with the North West Youth Club coaches.
The school will issue a uniform for these competitions and there will be a small cost (approx $30) associated with the purchase of new balls and administration costs.
Teacher in Charge:
Mr C Green
Playing Day/s:
Venus Cup (2 day tournament)
Uniform:
Issued top - Own white pants
Venues:
Hagley's Polo Grounds / Hospital Corner
Tournaments:
Venus Cup
Tournament costs (est):
$15-$20
North West Women's Cricket provides a quality cricket for all secondary school females who wish to play Saturday. All experience levels welcome.
Teacher in Charge:
Mrs S. Pooch
Subs (est):
$30 per event
Transport:
Bus and own
Venues:
Cross Country - Ascot Park (CSS) / Christchurch (NZSS)
Road Race - Hagley Park (CSS)
Uniform:
Issued singlet and track pants - Own shorts
Tournaments:
CSS, NZSS
Tournament Costs (est):
These cost are dependant on location. Travel and accommodation costs can vary greatly.
Students compete at the school cross country (early Term 2) and are then invited to join the school cross country and road race teams for future secondary schools events.
Teacher in Charge:
Mrs R Guillemot
Subs (est):
$40
Trials held:
N/A - all abilities welcome, incl beginners. You must have your own road bike to take part.
Transport:
Own
Playing Day/s:
Wed After-School
Venues:
Old Tai Tapu Road
Uniform:
Issued jacket /top - Own bike shorts
Tournaments:
SISS, NZSS
Tournament costs (est):
Students are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements to attend competitions outside of Christchurch.
Teacher in Charge:
Sports Office
Disc golf is played on Wednesday afternoons during Term 1 and 4 at a variety of courses within Christchurch.
Disc Golf is broadly similar to traditional ball golf, however, instead of a ball and clubs, players throw a plastic disc (or “Frisbee”) into a standing metal basket. It is relatively easy to learn which makes it a fun and accessible recreation option for all ages and abilities.
When: Term 1, Wednesday 19th February – Wednesday 19th March
Where: Warren Park & Jellie Park Disc Golf Courses
Subs (est):
$7.50 admin fee
Transport:
Own
Teacher in Charge:
Ms K. Ogilvie
Subs (est):
Pay per event
Dates (by Term, Firm dates TBC):
Term 1 - Dressage, Show Jumping
Term 2 - Eventing
Term 3 (Winter Tournament Week) - Show Jumping, Dressage, Arena Eventing, and Endurance
Term 1 or 4 - Mounted Games
Venues:
Dunstan Fiber Fresh NEC Mcleans Island and Canterbury Agricultural Showgrounds
Uniform:
Riding jackets, yellow tagged helmets, school tie and shirt.
Tournaments:
CSS - Show Jumping, Dressage, Trials, Mounted Games and Endurance
Tournament costs (est):
Minimum $80 per event
Please note - you must have your own horse and be competing at Level 1 or 2 Dressage; Showjumping 80cm plus; Eventing 80cm plus.
Runs all year
2025 Start Date:
Tuesday 11 February
Teacher in Charge:
Mrs R. Guillemot
Subs (est):
$110 per term (includes all fencing equipment for use in class & Fencing New Zealand annual club fencer membership)
Information & Sign Up:
Beginning of each term
Playing Days:
Tuesday after School
Venues:
BHS Dance Hall
Uniform:
Own
Tournaments:
Mid South SS, NZSS, Mid South U15 & U17 , NZ U15 & U17
Teacher in Charge:
TBC
Subs (est):
$50 - Juniors
$185 - 1st XI
Trials held:
February
Transport:
Own
Playing Day/s:
Wed After-School
Venues:
Juniors - Canterbury Schools
Seniors - United Sports Centre and English Park
Uniform:
Issued
1st XI Tournaments:
NZSS
1st XI Tournament costs (est):
$600 - $900 (locations and costs vary)
Teacher in Charge:
TBC
Subs (est):
$180
Trials held:
February
Playing Day/s:
Wed After-School
Venues:
Turf fields - Christchurch Football Academy, Foster Park (Rolleston), Kendal Park (Kaiapoi) and English Park.
Uniform:
Issued
1st XI Tournaments:
NZSS
1st XI Tournament costs (est):
$600 -$900 (locations and costs vary)
Teacher in Charge:
Mrs T. Taylor
Subs (est):
Pay per event
Uniform:
Issued top and hat - Own pants
Tournaments:
CSS (open entry), NZSS (must be qualified for)
Tournament costs (est):
Entry fees - $20 (CSS), $200 (NZSS)
Tournament arrangements such as travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the entrant.
Teacher in Charge:
Sports Office
Students train with their club of choice and are able to represent Burnside High School at various Gymnastics Championships throughout the year.
Subs (est):
Pay per event
Uniform:
Own
Tournaments:
CSS, NZSS,
Tournament arrangements such as travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the entrant.
Teacher in Charge:
Mrs T. Taylor
Subs (est):
$200-$400
Trials held:
March
Playing Day/s:
Wednesday/Friday
Venues:
Nunweek Park, Marist Park or Nga Puna Wai
Uniform:
Issued
1st XI Tournaments:
NZSS
1st XI Tournament costs (est):
$800 - $1,200 (costs and location vary)
All players are required to have their own mouth-guard, shin guards, stick and socks.
A female orientated
workout programme on offer for
Burnside High School students!
All abilities, skills and fitness levels
welcome.
Let us help you reach your
health and wellbeing goals this year.
Each week a new focus including:
Yoga, Boxfit, Strength Training, Spin,
HIIT and much more.
Registrations for Term 1 are closed.
Further registrations will be taken in Term 2 if space allows.
Teacher in Charge:
Mrs H Townsend
Subs:
Free
Playing Day/s:
Wednesday, 3.00 - 4.00pm
Venues:
Burnside High School Hunter Gym
Uniform:
Comfortable Sports Clothing
Teacher in Charge:
Sports Office
Subs (est):
$60 per term
Trials held:
Feb, Sept, Oct (numbers dependent)
Playing Day/s:
Friday 4-8.30pm & 1 x 2 Day Comp in Term 3
Term 1 - 14 Feb - 04 Apr (excluding 28 Feb)
Venues:
Nga Puna Wai
Uniform:
Issued top - Own PE uniform or black shorts
Tournaments:
SISS
Tournament Costs (est):
$25-35
Teacher in Charge:
Mrs R. Guillemot
Term 1 XC Competition
Unfortunately this competition is no longer being run by the Singletracks Club. They will be running evening events for keen riders.
Check out their website for more information - https://www.singletrack.org.nz/
Term 4 CAP - Downhill Racing
Wednesday - Practice 3.00 - 4.00pm; Racing 4.00 - 5.30pm
Uniform:
Issued top - Own pants
SISS & NZSS Championships
These events must be entered through school.
Entries will be called for through the school notices, please email Mrs Guillemot (glr@burnside.school.nz) to register your interest.
2025 SISS - Methven (Mt Hutt); 26 - 29 March
2025 NZSS - Nelson, 29 September - 02 October
Further information about these events is on the NZ Schools Cycling website - link below.
All students are responsible for their own transport and accommodation at these events.
You must also be able to meet all the safety equipment requirements involved with these events.
Teacher in Charge:
Sports Office
Subs (est):
Pay per event
Uniform:
Issued singlet/cycle top - Own shorts or your own race suit.
Tournaments:
CSS, SISS, NZSS
2025 Regional Secondary Schools (CSS) Triathlon:
Tuesday 18th February, Southbridge Pool
Individual + Mixed Team Relay
More information: https://www.canterburytriclub.co.nz/canterbury-secondary-schools-triathlon2025
Entries close Wednesday 12 February.
2025 South Island Secondary Schools Triathlon
Sunday 03 March, Friendly Bay, Oamaru
Individual + Team Relay
https://www.sporty.co.nz/oamarumultisportclub/South-Island-Sec-Schools-TriDua/Entry-information-1#
2025 NZ Schools Event (NZSS)
March 27-28th, Glendhu Bay, Wanaka
Day 1 Individual Races, Day 2 Regional Mixed Relay
More information here: https://triathlon.kiwi/nz-schools-triathlon/
2025 CTC Junior Programme
Thursdays and Sundays
More information here: https://www.canterburytriclub.co.nz/junior
All students are responsible for their own transport and accommodation at these events.
Teacher in Charge:
Ms T. Stevens
Subs (est):
$60 - Wednesday
$140 - $220: CNC Competition (Saturday Indoor/Outdoor and Monday Nights)
Trials held:
Feb/March
Playing Day/s:
Monday Night Indoors - A team
Saturday Indoors at Nga Puna - U18 & U15
Saturday Hagley - U14
Venues:
Nga Puna Wai (Saturday/Monday Indoor), Hagley Park (Saturday Outdoor), Various (Wednesday)
Uniform:
Issued
Tournaments and costs (est):
SISS ($700) and SISS Junior ($80)
Teacher in Charge:
Sports Office
Subs (est):
$54 per term
Playing Day/s:
Wed (After School)
Term 1 2025 start date - Wednesday 19 March
ALL SESSIONS ARE NOW FULL.
Venues:
CHCH Pistol Club (McLeans Island); you will require your own transport to and from the venue.
Uniform:
Own clothing and eye protection
Tournaments:
NZSS
To register for Pistol Shooting, please pick up a permission slip from the Sports Office at the start of Term 1.
There are limited spots, so please make sure you return your permission slip as quickly as possible.
There are sometimes opportunities to join the group throughout the year, please check with the Sports Office if you are looking to later than the beginning of Term 1.
The Rowing season starts in Term 4 and culminates with Maadi Cup (NZSS) in Term 1 . Students are only able to register for Rowing in Term 3 and the start of Term 4.
There will be a Give Rowing a Go day towards the end of Term 3. Please keep an eye on the schoolnotices for details.
Teacher in Charge:
Ms L McLachlan
Subs (est):
$4,600 season costs
Trials held:
Sept/Oct
Venues:
Kerrs Reach, Lake Hood, Lake Karapiro and Lake Ruataniwha
Uniform:
Purchased row suit, cap, singlet (included in sub estimate)
Tournaments:
SISS, NZSS
Tournament cost (est):
SISS (included in sub estimate)
NZSS (Maadi) - approx $1,500 - $1,600; these costs are seperate to season subs and a deposit will be required if you are selected to attend Maadi.
Teacher in Charge:
Mrs R. Guillemot
Subs (est):
$85
Trials held:
Mar/Apr
Playing Day/s:
Saturday
Venues:
Various
Uniform:
Issued jersey - Own black shorts, school socks, boots and mouthguard
Teacher in Charge:
Mrs R. Guillemot
The girls play in a combined team with Rangi Ruru, Marian College and St Margaret's.
Trainings take place at the Rangi Ruru school grounds on a Monday after school and all games are played at Burnside Park at 3.15pm on Wednesday afternoons.
There are no cost associated with girls rugby but you must be able to transport yourself to Rangi Ruru and Burnside Park for practices and games.
Subs:
No cost to play on Wednesday afternoons.
Uniform:
Issued jersey - Own black shorts and socks
Teacher in Charge:
Sports Office
This is not a weekly skiing/snowboarding club, we offer an opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to represent Burnside High School in Secondary Schools' events as appropriate.
These events will be advertised in the school notices during Term 3.
Tournament entry fees (est):
$100 - $180 per event
Entry fees are reduced for students with season passes.
Transport:
Provided
Playing Day/s: TBC
Venues: Mount Hutt / Coronet Peak
Uniform:
Own
Tournaments:
CSS, SISS
Teacher in Charge:
Mr S. Manners
Subs (est):
Payment to the provider ($195 for 6 weeks)
Playing Day/s:
Thur (Term 1), Fri (Term 4)
Lessons starting on Thursday 20th Feb from 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Venues:
Sumner Scarborough Beach (travel via the purple bus no.3 at own cost)
Uniform:
Own togs and towel, all other gear provided
Teacher in Charge:
Mr W. Boyd
Students compete in the BHS School Swimming Championships (held in February) and based on placings are invited to compete at the Canterbury Secondary Schools event held in March at the Jellie Park Sports Pool.
Please use the link on this page to learn how to register for the BHS School Championships.
Entry is on the day - no pre-registration required.
Subs (est):
Pay per event
Uniform:
Issued BHS cap - Own togs
Tournaments:
Students also have the opportunity to compete at the NZSS Championships. Where possible BHS will send a team accompanied by a teacher to these events.
The costs of attending this tournament can vary greatly depending on the location.
This competition is for competitive players and is not suitable for beginners. All players must have their own equipment.
Teacher in Charge:
Sports Office
Subs (est):
$25 per term
Trials held:
February
Playing Day/s:
Wed After-School
Venues:
Various
Transport:
Own
Tournaments:
CSS, SISS, NZSS
Costs (est):
$30 (CSS), $250 (SISS), $750 (NZSS)
Teacher in Charge:
Sports Office
Subs (est):
$70 per term
Trials held:
Seniors - Dec and Juniors - Feb / Sept
Playing Day/s:
Mon After-School
Venues:
Various Gyms around Christchurch
Uniform:
Seniors: Own black shorts
Tournaments:
NZSS, SISS (Sen & Jnr), & CSS (Sen & Jnr)
Tournament costs (est):
$40 (CSS), $60 (SISS), $1100 (NZSS)
JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL TRIALS 2025
Please get changed after school into suitable training clothing, and wait for the trial to start. Please also bring your own water bottle.
Please meet at the Cross Gym once changed.
Boys
Wednesday 05 and Friday 07 February, 3.30 - 5.30pm.
Girls
Wednesday 12 and Friday 14 February, 3.30 - 5.30pm.
You are able to trial even if you have forgotten to register - they will take your name at the trial.
Wall Climbing is currently on hold while we try to find a new teacher to take the group.
Administration:
Mrs R. Guillemot
Subs (est):
$10 per climbing session (includes harness and shoe hire)
Playing Day/s:
Tues after school
Venues:
YMCA Adventure Centre (Waltham)
Transport:
Own
Uniform:
No requirement to wear a uniform while climbing on Tuesdays.
Uniform top will be provided for tournaments.
Tournaments:
South Island Secondary Schools
Tournament cost (est):
$50 (SISS in Christchurch)
Teacher in Charge:
Sports Office
Subs (est):
$75 per term
Trials held:
Feb/Sept
Playing Day/s:
A GRADE
TUESDAY A GRADE GIRLS - 7:15 pm-9:30 pm; Jellie Park Aquatic Centre
WEDNESDAY - A GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS
4-9:30pm; Taiora QEII Aquatic Centre
THURSDAY A GRADE BOYS - 7:15 pm-9:30 pm; Jellie Park Aquatic Centre
B GRADE/Junior Year 9/10 &Mixed
WEDNESDAY 4:30-8:30 pm; CBHS Pool
Venues:
Jellie Park Sports Pool & Taiora QEII Pool Complex
Uniform:
Purchase own BHS cap and togs (optional)
Tournaments:
SISS, NZSS (if qualify)
Costs (est):
$80 (SISS in CHCH), $600 (SISS away), $900 (NZSS)
CONTACT US
sport@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