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Hamilton Girls' High School Sports Awards Criteria Update 2025

By refining the awards structure, Hamilton Girls' High School aims to maintain a high-performance culture while making the recognition process more sustainable and aligned with school-related achievements.

As of 2025, Hamilton Girls' High School has revised the Sports Awards criteria to emphasize the highest levels of achievement, aligning with national and elite performance benchmarks. These changes focus on recognizing students who attain the highest levels of school-related sports representation while ensuring a sustainable and equitable awards process. Any awards presented for achievements in 2024 will adhere to the existing criteria, while the new criteria will be implemented from 2025 onwards.

Updated Sports Awards Criteria for 2025

Sports Blues (Badge Awarded - Blue)

Presented to students who meet the following criteria:

• Selected as a New Zealand Representative in a Championship Sport at U18 Level or higher

• Named as a New Zealand Secondary Schools National Champion at U18 Level or higher

Sports Honours (Badge Awarded - Maroon)

Presented to students who meet the following criteria:

• Selected as a New Zealand Representative in a Championship Sport at U17 Level or below

• Named as a New Zealand Secondary Schools National Champion at U17 Level or below

Sports Colours (Certificate Only)

Presented to students who meet the following criteria:

• Named as a Waikato Secondary Schools Champion (>U18) in a Championship Sport

• Named as a North Island Secondary Schools Champion in a Championship Sport

• Placed 2nd or 3rd at a Division 1 New Zealand Secondary School National Tournament

Sports Distinction (Certificate Only)

Presented to students who meet the following criteria:

• 1st placing at a National Competition for representative sports teams in a Championship Sport (e.g. U16 Waikato Touch NZ Champions)

• 1st placing at a National Competition for representative individual athletes in a Championship Sport (e.g. 1st Place, Long Jump, Junior Girls, New Zealand Club Champs)

Rationale for Changes:

1. Elevating Elite Achievement

   • The revised criteria prioritize the highest levels of achievement, focusing on national champions and New Zealand representatives

   • Encourages students to strive for the highest standards of school-related sports representation

1. Distinction Between School and Club Representation

   • Awards will be granted for achievements that are directly linked to school representation

   • While we are incredibly proud of students representing their clubs, and they receive recognition through their club and respective events, our school awards will focus on school-related representation. These students will still be acknowledged but not in the form of a Blues award

1. Recognition for National-Level Club Achievements

   • We acknowledge that some students achieve outstanding success at a national level through club pathways. While these accomplishments do not qualify for a Blues or Honours award, students achieving at this level may still be eligible for a Sports Distinction or Sports Colours award, which will be recognized with a certificate rather than a badge

   • Additionally, these students will be celebrated through school newsletters, assemblies, and social media recognition to ensure their achievements are valued

1. Sustainability and Cost Considerations

   • Badges have proven to be a costly expense for the sports department

   • The transition to certificates for Sports Colours and Sports Distinction allows for cost-effective recognition while maintaining the prestige of Blues and Honours badges

1. Alignment with Best Practices

   • Ensures consistency with other top-performing schools in recognizing elite sports achievements