| Sporting Codes Available
Baradene offers many sporting codes. The main sporting codes are outlined below with the relevant information. We also provide the opportunity for girls to compete in minor codes should they be interested and need to come and visit us in the sport department should they be interested. These codes include:
- Spring Board Diving
- Tae Kwon Do
- Mountain Biking
- Softball
- Sailing
- Table Tennis
- Snow Boarding
- Curling
- Orienteering
- Golf
Major Sporting Codes
ATHLETICS
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Season:
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Feb, March, April, December
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School Athletics:
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Years 7-13 – 18th February 2010.
Held at the Towers Track, Mt Smart. The whole school has the opportunity to enter.
Year 7/8 will have a second Athletics day closer to their Eastern Zone competition date in December if time does not permit all events to be run in February.
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AKSS Girls Qualifying
Meet:
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An athletics team is selected from the school athletics day to compete on Monday 1st March, 9.00 am – 3.00 pm at Towers Track, Mt Smart.
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AKSS Athletics
Championship:
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Successful athletes then go on to the Champions of Champions twilight meeting on Monday 8th March, 4.00pm – 6.30pm at Towers Track, Mt Smart.
Separate 3000m walk, 3000m run, 300m hurdles, pole vaulting are also held Wednesday 10th March.
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NISS Champs:
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The North Island Championship will be held on the Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st April, in Wellington
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NZSS Track and Field Championship:
Year 7/8:
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Held at the end of Term 4 – for elite athletes.
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th December, Hastings
Will be selected to go the Eastern Zone competition based on their respective performances at the school athletics day.
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Estimated Cost
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TBC – pay per event
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Uniform:
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Baradene singlet & Baradene shorts. / Black Bike Pants
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BADMINTON
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Playing Season
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Term 2 and /or Term 3
1st Game in Term Two is week of Monday 26th April – Friday 2nd July
1st Game in term Three is week of Monday 26th July – Friday 24th September
Games are played from 3.30 – 5.00pm
Girls must be collected from the venue by 5.00pm.
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Playing nights vary according to team:
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Premier
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TBC – dependent on number of Teams
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A grade
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TBC – dependent on number of Teams
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B grade
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Monday
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C grade
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Tuesday / Wednesday /Thursday
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D grade
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Thursday
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Year 7/8:
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Grading system and days of play is subject to change from term to term.
Are free to compete in the secondary school competition, those that do also have the opportunity to go to the one day Eastern Zone Tournament.
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Venue:
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Auckland Badminton Hall, Gillies Ave, Newmarket
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Estimated cost:
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$50.00 per term
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School Trials and Team Selection:
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Wednesday 17th March – Thursday 18th March
12.50pm – 1.35pm in the gym (lunchtime)
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Uniform:
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Baradene sleeveless shirt/or polo shirt, Baradene shorts/or skirt, White soled shoes.
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BASKETBALL
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Opening Date:
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Season Commences – Tuesday 4th May – 6th August.
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Venues:
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Open / U19’s
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TBC
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YMCA (Auckland)
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U17’s
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A Grade – Tuesday 4.00 – 6.00 pm
B Grade - Tuesday 4.00pm – 6 .00om
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Unitec Stadium
YMCA (Auckland)
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U15’s
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Thurs 4.00 – 6.00 pm
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Unitec Stadium / YMCA
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Greater Auckland Tournament
Open: Tuesday 17th August 2010
U17: Wednesday 18th August 2010
U15: Thursday 19th August 2010
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Estimated cost:
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$100.00
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School Trials:
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U17’s
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Tuesday 30th March 7.00am – 8.15am, Gym
Wednesday 31st March 3.30pm – 5.00pm, Gym
Thursday 1st April 7.00am – 8.15am, Gym (TBC)
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U15
Year 7/8
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Tuesday 30th March 3.30pm – 5.00pm, Gym
Thursday 1st April 3.30pm – 5.00pm, Gym (TBC)
TBC
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Uniform:
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All players hire a Baradene singlet on payment of fees. This must be returned at the end of the season. Baradene shorts can be purchased from uniform shop.
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Year 7/8:
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Weekly competition is run during the season at Diocesan School, players will then be selected to attend the Easter Zone Competition.
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CRICKET
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Season:
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Term 1: Wednesday 17th February – 24th March (TBC);
Term 4: Wednesday 14th October – December.
1st X1 games are Wednesdays 4.00pm – 6.00pm
All students must be able to commit to the games in both Term One and Term Four as they continue on as one season.
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Venue:
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Baradene College and other secondary schools.
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School Trials:
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Wednesday 10th February, 3.30pm – 5.00pm, School Field
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Training:
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Monday’s 3.30pm – 5.00pm - TBC
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Estimated cost:
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$45.00 per student – Paid prior to Term One games
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Uniform:
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To be issued
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NZSS Qualifying Tournament
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Thursday 11th March, Auckland
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NZSS Tournament
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December 9th – 12th Taupo (TBC)
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Year 7/8:
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The girls have the opportunity to trial for and attend the Eastern Zone Tournament
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CROSS COUNTRY / ROAD RACE
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Season:
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May to December
As cross country is an individual sport, it is the responsibility of the student to come to the sport department to enter the event two weeks prior to the race.
Students will also be selected for the Championship teams based on their school cross country results.
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School:
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School Junior, Intermediate, & Senior Championships at Baradene.
Date to be confirmed.
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AKSS Zone Cross Country Champs:
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Wednesday 12th May. Lloyd Elsmore Park
- Junior and Intermediate 3km
- Senior 4 km
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AKSS Cross Country Championships:
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Tuesday 1st June, St Kents College.
- Junior and Intermediate 3km
- Senior 4 km
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NZSS Cross Country Champs
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Saturday 19th June, Waikanae park, Waikanae
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AKSS Road Race
NZSS Cross Country
Relays
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Thursday 12th August, Bruce Pulman Park, Papakura
Monday 30th August, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton
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NZSS Road Race Champs:
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Saturday 11th – 12th December, Hastings
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Uniform:
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Baradene singlet/ or sleeveless shirt/ or polo shirt and Baradene shorts
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Estimated Cost:
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Pay per event - TBC
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Year 7/8:
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Will be selected to go the Eastern Zone competition based on their respective performances in the school Cross-Country.
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CYCLING
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Registration:
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1st Week of Term One 2010
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Season:
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Winter Months
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Venue:
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Tamaki Drive for majority if Time Trials, other Auckland locations for races
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Estimated cost:
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$80.00 + gear/uniform costs
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Training:
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Tuesday & Thursday after school (to be confirmed) and any additional morning trainings dependent on training group
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Uniform:
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Black bike shorts. Baradene Cycling top or Baradene skin suits for racing,
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Year 7/8 Competitions
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Dates for the Intermediate Event is yet to be confirmed. The girls will also compete in many of the secondary school events.
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AK Time Trials:
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7 team time trials on Waterfront on Sunday mornings.
ENTRIES CLOSE – 28th April.
Begins Sunday 9th May. AKSS Finals Day time trial event Sunday 12th September.
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NI Cycling Champs:
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North Island time trial and individual road race in Gordonton, Ngaruawhaia, Sat 3rd July & Sun 4th July
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NZSS Individual Championships:
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NZ individual hill climb, time trial and criterium championships at Mt Wellington.
Friday 3rd – 5th September
ENTRIES CLOSE – 18th August
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NZSS TTT Champs:
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NZ individual road race in Manawatu on Saturday 25th September – Monday 27th September,
NZ individual points race at Fielding on Monday 27th September.
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DRAGON BOAT RACING
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Entries
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Only available to year 13 students, entries taken on a “First in, first served” basis.
You must be able to swim 150m
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Preseason Meeting: Wednesday 3rd February 2010 – Lunchtime in the Gym
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Competition Date:
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Sunday 14th March
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Venue:
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Westhaven
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Training:
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Monday & Wednesdays from 5.00pm – 6.00pm commencing on Wednesday 10th Feb – 10th March.
Transport to and from training is the responsibility of the students.
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Uniform:
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Dragon boat Singlet /school shorts.
Dragon Boat Singlet is to be designed/funded by the team each year (design must be submitted for approval to the Sport Department)
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Estimated cost.
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$45.00
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EQUESTRIAN
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Your own horse is essential
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Opening Date:
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Early February
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AKSS Intercollegiate Event:
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Sunday 7th – 8th March, Clevedon Show Grounds
ENTRIES CLOSE: 28th February
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NISS Dressage Championships:
NZSS Horse Trials Teams Championship:
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Friday 26th March. St Peter’s School, Cambridge.
Friday 8th April – Sunday 10th April, Hawera Showgrounds
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NZSS Intercollegiate One day Event:
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Friday 16th – Saturday 17th April, Waikato Equestrian Centre, Hamilton
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Uniform:
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School tracksuit for travelling.
Baradene College Saddle Blankets, Baradene Riding Jackets
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Estimated cost:
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Cost approximately $30.00 per event.
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FOOTBALL
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Season Starts :
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Week of 28th April
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Venue:
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Various secondary school fields
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Playing nights:
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Wednesdays 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm.
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Estimated cost:
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TBC – dependent on team
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School Trials:
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1st X1 & 2nd XI
(Year 11- 13 Only)
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Monday 8th March 12.50 – 1.30pm,
Wednesday 10th March 12.50 – 1.30pm
Monday 22nd March 3.30pm – 5.00pm
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Junior A
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Monday 15th March 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Tuesday 16th March 12.50pm – 1.30pm
Wednesday 17th March 3.30pm – 5.00pm
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Tournaments
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Tournament Week – Monday 30th August – Friday 3rd September
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Uniform:
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Baradene issued football shirt and shorts, Baradene socks, Shin pads and boots are compulsory, the 1st XI must also travel in their school tracksuit.
Teams will be allocated a team strip that they must return at the end of the season.
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Year 7/8:
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Form a Baradene Team, but the competition is organised through the Central United Football Club; the team play on Saturdays over the winter season. The top year 7/8 team will be selected to compete in the Eastern Zone Tournament.
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GYMSPORTS
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Rhythmic:
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AKSS Champs – Sunday 22nd August, Birkenhead College (TBC)
ENTRIES CLOSE: 4th August
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Artistic:
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AKSS Artistic Champs – Thursday 29rd July, Gymsport and Recreation Centre, Papakura
ENTRIES CLOSE: 29th June
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Tumbling:
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AKSS Tumbling Champs – Thursday 29th July, Gymsport & Recreation Centre, Papakura
ENTRIES CLOSE: 29th June
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Trampoline:
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AKSS Trampolining Champs – Thursday 29th July, Gymsport & Recreation Centre, Papakura
ENTRIES CLOSE: 29th June
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Aerobics:
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AKSS Aerobic Champs Saturday 19th June, Ray Freeman Centre, Epsom Girls Grammar
ENTRIES CLOSE: 11th June
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NZSS Gymsport Championships:
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Artistic, Rhythmic, Aerobic, Trampolining) Saturday 4th – 5th September. TRISTAR Gym, Mt Roskill.
www.gymsportsnz.com
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Estimated costs:
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Vary depending on the event. Girls will be invoiced for their entries.
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Year 7/8:
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Have the opportunity to participate in the one day Eastern Zone Competition.
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KILIKITI
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Dates:
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Senior A Tournament 30th March,
Senior B Tournament 31st March
Junior Tournament (year 9 – 10) 1st December
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Estimated cost:
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$30.00 per player for tournament entry plus any additional uniform costs. Payment must be received with registration.
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Uniform:
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School lava-lava and shirt.
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Venue:
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Auckland Domain - These are one day tournaments
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HOCKEY
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Season:
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All competitions commence in May
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Venue:
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- Lloyd Elsmore Park
- Mt Roskill Grammar
- Auckland Grammar School
- Avondale College
- Macleans College
- Kings College
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Estimated Costs:
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$130.00 (TBC)
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School Trials:
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1st X1 /2nd X1/ U15 (Y9 – Y13)
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TBA
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Year 7 & 8
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TBA
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Uniform:
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Baradene sleeveless shirt, skirt, and Baradene socks.
Own tracksuit – available from uniform shop.
1st XI and 2nd XI will be issued with dresses where possible
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Year 7/8:
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Form a Baradene Team, but the competition is organised through Auckland Hockey. The top year 7/8 team will be selected to compete in the Eastern Zone Tournament.
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NETBALL
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Grading days
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Saturday 1st , 8th and 15th May
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Opening date:
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Saturday 22nd May
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Last playing Sat:
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Saturday 21st August
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Venue:
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Auckland Netball Centre, Morrin Road, Mount Wellington
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Time:
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Saturdays 8.30am – 12.00 noon.
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School Trials:
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Open A / Senior A
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Tues 9th March, Weds 10th March, Thurs 11th March
7.00am – 8.15am
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Senior
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Tues 9th March to Thurs 11th March, 12.50- 1.30pm
Tues 9th March to Thurs 11th March, 3.30pm- 5.00pm
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Year 10
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Monday 15th March to Friday 19th March, 12.50pm – 1.35pm
Monday 15th March to Friday 19th March, 3.30pm – 5.00pm
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Year 9
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Monday 22nd March to Friday 26th March, 12.50pm – 1.30pm
Monday 22nd March to Friday 26th March, 3.30pm-5.00pm
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Estimated cost:
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$110.00 + any additional specialised coaching costs
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Uniform:
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Baradene sleeveless shirt and skirt (plus school Tracksuit)
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NISS Netball
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August 30th – 3rd September - Hamilton
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Year 7/8:
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TRIALS:
Year 7 Netball Trials – 15th – 19th March
Year 8 Netball Trials – 22nd – 26th March
Weekly netball competition is organised by Auckland Netball Centre; which is the venue where all games are played throughout the winter season on a Tuesday afternoon. The top year 7 and year 8 teams will be selected to participate in the Eastern Zone competition, and any exchanges between Baradene and other schools.
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ROWING
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Season:
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May to March. Novice rowers very welcome.
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Training Commitment:
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Fitness training - May to December - Mon and Weds 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Rowing training - Begins in October - 4 times a week - increases to 5 to 6 times a week from January.
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Training Camp:
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A compulsory 7 day training camp is held in early January.
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Events:
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Students are required to compete in various regattas from October to March
Main Events:
AKSS Head of Harbour - Saturday 13th February at Lake Pupuke
NISS Championships - Fri 12th March to Sun 14th March at Lake Karapiro
NZSS Championships (Maadi Cup) - Mon 22nd March to 27th March, lake Ruataniwha, Twizel
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Estimated Cost:
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Total is between $2400 and $2800 depending on the Mardi Cup Location. Location alternates between the North and South Island. (2010 – Twizel)
Cost is paid in instalments and is reduced by fundraising.
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Uniform:
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School Rowing Strip and Baradene socks.
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SKIING
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Entry:
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See the Sports Coordinator in the sports office to register interest for these events. Notices will be advertised to the girls prior to these events.
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Events:
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The North Island Secondary Schools Ski Championships held at Ohakune,
Sunday 12th – 15th September
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Divisions:
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Junior women – Under 16 years old
Senior women – 16 years and older
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Skiing Ability:
Trials:
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The competition consists of a timed slalom and a dual slalom
The courses will be set for competent skiers who may have had no previous experience with gates.
May be held at Snow Planet, Silverdale
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Estimated cost:
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There will also be additional accommodation costs
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Uniform:
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Black ski pants
School skiing polar fleece (brought by each skier)
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**A training / trial weekend will be held prior to the competition if there is a need, user pays.
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SQUASH
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Opening date:
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Premier Girls: Friday 30th April – 25th June. (ENTRIES CLOSE – 30th March)
Senior B/ C Girls & Junior Girls: Monday 3rd May – 29th June (ENTRIES CLOSE – 30th March)
All grade playoffs – 23rd July – 9th August
Semi Finals – Friday 23rd July or Monday 2nd August
Finals – Friday 30th July or Monday 9th August
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Venue:
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School, club courts and public courts – girls are expected to organise their own transport for these games.
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Playing nights
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Premier / Senior A
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Friday 4.00pm – 5.00pm
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Senior A & B / Junior A
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Monday 4.00pm – 5.00pm
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Estimated cost:
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$60.00
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School Trials
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TBA
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Uniform:
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Baradene sleeveless shirt and Baradene shorts/ or skirt.
Non-marking sports shoes
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SWIMMING
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Season:
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Feb, March, June.
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School Swimming Sports:
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Held in the school pool.
Year 7/8 Heats – Thursday 4th February
Year 9 – 13 Heats – Friday 5th February
Finals Day – Friday 12th February
The whole school has the opportunity to enter. There are Championship, and Non- championship competitions, and girls will select which events they wish to compete in on the first day of school.
Swimmers are then selected, on times, to take part in the AKSS Qualifying Meeting.
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Central Zone Girls Qualifying
meeting:
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Individual and relay events.
Tuesday 23rd Feb at the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre.
ENTRIES CLOSE: 17th February
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AKSS Individual Championship:
AKSS Champ of Champs:
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Saturday 14th August. West Wave Aquatic Centre
ENTRIES CLOSE – 5th August
Qualifiers Only – Monday 29th March, West Wave Aquatic Centre
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NISS Championships
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Saturday May 15th – 16th May, Freyberg Pool, Palmerston North
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Estimated Cost:
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Pay Per Event - TBC
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Uniform:
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Baradene swimsuit and red bathing cap. Students may wear own swimsuit on request..
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Year 7/8:
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Will be selected to go the Eastern Zone competition based on their respective performances in the school Swimming Sports
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TENNIS
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Competition Dates:
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AKSS Term 1 (1st Round) Competition Begins – Saturday 20th February - 27th March
ENTRIES CLOSE – 10th March
AKSS Term 4 (2nd Round) Competition Begins – Saturday 16th October – 6th November
Girls compete in the same team for both terms.
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AKSS Champ of Champs
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Day 1 - Monday 8th March
Semi-finals – Tuesday 9th March
Finals – Thursday 11th March
Played at various locations around Auckland
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Age groups:
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Junior
Intermediate
Senior
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Under 14 at 1st January
Under 16 at 1st January
Under 19 at 1st January
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Venue:
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Secondary School and community club courts in Auckland / Saturday
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Estimated cost:
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$50.00 exclusive of coaching
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School Trials:
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Junior – Thursday 4th February 3.30 – 5.30pm, School Courts
Intermediates & Seniors – Friday 5th February, 3.30pm – 5.30pm, School Courts
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Uniform:
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Baradene sleeveless shirt, skirt (tbc), white socks and sports shoes.
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Year 7/8:
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Are able to play in the junior division competition run through Auckland Tennis, and the top players will be selected to compete at the one day Eastern Zone tournament.
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TOUCH RUGBY
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Opening Date:
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Seniors – Tuesday 9th February - 16th March
Juniors – Tuesday 12th October – 16th November
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Playing Nights:
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Tuesday’s 4.00- 6.00pm
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Venue:
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Various Venues
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Estimated cost:
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$50.00 per player
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School trials:
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TBC – Dependant on numbers
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Uniform:
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Baradene Numbered Singlet (provided) and black shorts (no printing, stripes or logos on shorts).
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Year 7/8:
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Played during Term 4 through various local competition providers – details TBC
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TRIATHLON / DUATHLON
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Season:
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All Year
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AKSS Team Tag Triathlon Relay
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Friday 19th February – Saint Kentigern College, Pakuranga, (Swim, Cycle, Run)
ENTRIES CLOSE – 12th February
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AKSS Aquathon:
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Monday 15th March, Long Bay beach
ENTRIES CLOSE – 8th March
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AKSS Triathlon Championships:
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Friday 19th March, Saint Kentigern College, Pakuranga (Swim Cycle, Run)
ENTRIES CLOSE – 11th March
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AKSS Duathlon Championships:
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Thursday 6th May, Saint Kentigern College, Pakuranga (Run, Bike, Run)
ENTRIES CLOSE – 30th April
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NZSS Triathlon Championships:
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Thursday 25th March, Lake Karapiro, Cambridge
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Entry Estimated costs:
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Pay Per event. Cost varies for each event.
Confirmation on event and cost will be confirmed closer to the event date.
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Uniform:
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Baradene singlet and shorts. Baradene swimsuit. Baradene swim cap.
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VOLLEYBALL
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Opening Date:
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Seniors – Week of Monday 8th February – 18th March
Juniors – Week of Wednesday 13th October – 24th November
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Playing Nights:
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Thursday’s 4.00pm- 5.30pm
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Venue:
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Home and Away Games
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Estimated cost:
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$50.00 per student
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School trials:
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TBC – Dependent on numbers
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Uniform:
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Baradene singlet (provided) and Baradene shorts.
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Year 7/8:
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Are able to trial in T3 in order to attend the Eastern Zone tournament.
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WATER POLO
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Games:
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Senior B Season Begins – Friday 12th February – 16th May
Junior Season Begins – Friday 15th October – 5th December
NISS Junior Champs – Thursday 25th – 28th November, Auckland
ENTRIES CLOSE – 16th September
Further information on National events go to www.waterpolo.org.nz
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Training Venue:
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Sacred Heart Pool (SHC)
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Training Times:
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Monday Afternoons - TBC
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Estimated Costs:
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Approximately $150.00 / per term – dependent on tournament entry fees, training hours, coaching. Girls are invoiced at the completion of each term.
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Competition Venues
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Various Aquatic Centres in Auckland
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Uniform:
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Baradene swimsuit. Student may wear own (dark) swimsuit upon request.
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Year 7/8:
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The competition is run through Waterpolo New Zealand. Games are played during terms 3 and 4 on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Trainings will start pre-season, and are held at the Sacred Heart Aquatic Centre. There are also a number of tournaments and one day events that the teams are able to enter.
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