Lacrosse

Lacrosse is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing sports! The game is a fast, energetic, contact sport commonly played in North America. Originating in the 12th century, it was modernised by colonists in the 1700 to reflect the game we see today. The aerial ball and stick game has gained popularity at Westlake Girls since its introduction. The school has one team and currently trains weekly on Tuesdays then competes against other schools that also enjoy the physically demanding sport on Thursdays after school in Term 2 & 3.

2024 Lacrosse Calendar:

Premier Trial – Term 1 – TBC
Auckland Secondary Schools Competition – Various Auckland Schools – 9 May to 8 August
Auckland Secondary Schools Championships – Avondale Show Grounds – Thursday 22 August
NZSS Lacrosse Girls Nationals – Auckland – Friday 6 – 8 September

FEE:

Season Fee – $150
Equipment: Students will need to purchase their own stick, mouth guard and protective eyewear.

JUST PLAY – LACROSSE

Lacrosse is not a familiar sport therefore we offer Lacrosse as a JUST PLAY sport which teaches students how to play it prior to trials in March. The “Have a Go” module is 4 weeks long and led by the Premier Team players. To register for Just Play, go to ALL YEAR SPORTS.

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 Lacrosse Manager.

For more information or to register, please complete the form below or contact the Lacrosse Manager.

Lacrosse Contact:
Liz O’Leary – Sports Manager
P: +64 9 489 4196 Ext 713
E: [email protected]

REFUND POLICY:

In the unlikely event a school trip is cancelled either by the school, a third party, or through extenuating circumstances, WGHS will endeavour to seek a refund of any deposit or full payment paid to an external party (such as flights or accommodation) on behalf of our students. Please note there may be situations where external parties are legally entitled to retain partial or full payment – in the case of a late cancellation, or binding agreement terms, for instance. In these situations, WGHS agrees to recover as much of the cost as practicable, however the school is not liable if a full refund is unattainable.

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.