Hockey

Hockey is a growing sport in New Zealand, and one of the top sports at Westlake Girls. Westlake Girls is the 2023 Auckland Secondary Schools Champion and bronze medalist at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Federation Cup Championship. There are currently 5 teams competing in the North Harbour and Auckland competitions, with room as interest continues to grow. All the teams are competitive, with 3 x Senior & 2 x Junior sides but it can fluctuate based on student needs. The hockey competitions begin at the start of Term 2.

2024 TRIALS

Monday 19 February – Premier Trial 1 – 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Tuesday 20 February – Junior (Y9/10) Trial 1 -3:30pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday 21 February – Premier Trial 2 (Call Back) – 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Monday 4 March – Junior Trial 2 – 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Tuesday 5 March – Junior Trial 3 (Call Back) – 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Thursday 7 March – Premier Trial 3 – 3:30pm – 5:30pm

All Hockey trials are held at school and overseen by the Sport Manager for Hockey, Ian Bright, alongside the Premier Coach & multiple other coaches. Students need to register for Hockey on the link below before 16 February. They will then receive an email with the necessary trial details, and which they should attend. Students with Summer Sport clashes must notify Ian Bright as soon as possible via email [email protected]

Please arrive 15 mins prior to your trial starting, sign in to ensure your attendance is registered and to warm up. After the trial, you will be notified about what will happen to your group next. Once all trials are finalised the team lists will then be posted on the noticeboard outside the Sports Department at the end of Term 1.

Cost:

1st XI – $400.00
2nd XI – $300.00
3rd XI – $225.00
Junior A – $300.00
Junior B – $225.00

Dresses & Socks can be purchased from the Sports Department in late Term 1 after payments are made at Accounts:
Dress – $85
Socks – $15

REGISTRATION

For more information, or to register for this activity, please go to “CLIPBOARD”. It is a NEW platform to view All Westlake Girls Sports and it is located on the Student and Parent Portals or just contact the Manager.

Hockey Contact:
Ian Bright – Sports Manager
Ph. +64 9 489 4196 Ext 764
E.[email protected]

Various Important Info

Y9 and 10 Students finish early this Thursday.

On the afternoon of Thursday, 21 November, there will be a PPTA Paid Union Meeting for teachers. As a result, Year 9 and 10 students will finish at 12:30 pm, and no classes will run for them in the afternoon.

Students in Years 11, 12, and 13 sitting NCEA exams will not be affected. Exams will continue as scheduled.

If you wish your child to be supervised at school on that afternoon, please contact the school so that arrangements can be made.

Library : Open from 8:00-5:00. All students on study leave can study in the library including. Y9s. The library is a silent study zone from Tuesday, 5 Nov to Thursday, 29 Nov.

Exams & More: For exam dates and ‘end-of-year’ information, click HERE.