School Athletics Report 2010
This years School Athletics Sports were a real success. The standard of performance’s were really high, with three Junior records broken and several other records threatened (see below). The level of participation was excellent with more boys than ever trying to qualify in field events. The spirit of competition was fantastic, and the behaviour and attitude of all the boys made for a really enjoyable day for staff and students. To cap it off the weather was perfect (not too hot or windy), and the Rectory field was in fantastic condition thanks to the hard work of Groundsman Marty Ryan.
Three Junior (U14) records broken:
1) Tom Smith ran 100m in 11.56 (breaking record of 11.71 held by Charlie Ngatai since 2004)
2) Tom Smith ran 200m in 23.59 (breaking record of 24.47 held by James Kerr since 1990)
3) Korey Love jumped 1.70m in the High Jump (breaking record of 1.64m held by Hosea Gear since 1998)
Also a number of outstanding performances by Toby Harris who dominated the Senior (16+) Championship winning the 100m (11.15s), 200m, 400m, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, and Javelin.
Tu Tawhai was the standout performer in the Intermediate(14-15) age group, winning the 100m, 200m, 400, and Long Jump.
Baxter Mackay was another Junior (U14) who stood out, winning the 400m, 800m and 1500m with determined efforts.