Term 4

Welcome to the season of athletics, tennis, touch, swimming, cricket, volleyball, golf, karate and so many more.

Our 2 basketball teams continue to participate in the NCJBA Friday competition thanks to the efforts of Libby, Russell and Megan and the students' parents. This week we have a year 3 team beginning a mini ball competiton at Ohoka.

The senior athletics sports is on next wednesday 30 October starting with sprints followed by the field events and finishing with the middle distance run at 2.15pm. The timetable for athletics as well as the notice, are on the athletics page.

Get involved in summer sport!

There are a raft of mid-week summer sports options in North Canterbury so why not get a group of friends together and form a team. For students there are numerous midweek options that won't impact on the weekend sports or weekends camping, tramping or boating to name a few.

Already entered as Fernside Teams are Friday night basketball and Twilight football.
Are you prepared to manage a team and/or ref?
No practices are necessary but providing a referee is usually part of the entry.

Here are a few options as well as Sports Canterbury opportunities such as the gut buster!
For further information contact Annabel on annabel.wilson@xtra.co.nz

Twilight netball – Monday nights  Please request info from me  www.ncnc.org.nz 

Touch Rugby – Southbrook on Wednesdays melc@hortonsigns.co.nz or Mandeville on Thursdays Lisa Spark has a set of shirts for a team.

Twilight 20/20 cricket Tuesday nights at Mandeville

Twilight Football - Mondays waimakunited@xtra.co.nz by Friday 18th October 2013. Year 6, 7, & 8 – playing 9-a-side, max of 12 players per team – intermediate pitch

Softball is played on Saturdays in Kaiapoi - www.sportsground.co.nz/kaiapoisoftball/16276/

kaiapoisoftballclub@gmail.com        Juniors start Saturday 19th October 2013

Springtime’s Favourite Fun Run

Mark your calendars for Canterbury's favourite springtime event!  The third annual Northern Outlook Pegasus Fun Run/Walk invites you to enjoy a stunning day out in North Canterbury again in 2013. The date has now been set for Sunday, 6 October.

There is a track to suit every age and fitness level, with three different course distances (2.5km, 5.5km and 10km options).

Again in 2013, the event promises a great atmosphere with live music and entertainment, including plenty for the kids.  A bouncy castle, face painting and Cheapskates Skate Skool will be on hand, as well as a range of food and drink vendors.

It's easy to register on-line.  Register Now

Benchmark Homes Festival of Cycling

On  7 and 8 December, the Festival of Cycling is coming to Christchurch and the Waipara Valley, with new options for young people to have a go. The Individual MTB Challenge (10 years +) has 18 and 26km options. There’s a 10.2km Family Off Road Bike (10 years + or with adult 7 years +) as well as a Family Off Road Run and Trail Run (10 years +). Individual Road Cycling Challenges will also appeal (eight years +).www.festivalofcycling.co.nz

Gut Busta

On Sunday 29 September, North Canterbury will host a unique adventure race, designed for teams of primary and intermediate students. The obstacle course involves climbing, crawling, sliding, swinging, and plenty of MUD! The cost is $25 per person; register today.

 

About Sport Canterbury

Sport Canterbury is a charitable trust with offices in Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru and Greymouth.  We create opportunities for participation, development and sporting success by developing partnerships in our communities.  We believe in the value that sport and physical activity provides to people of all ages across the region.  Our team has a depth of experience in leadership, educaiton, health and sport, to deliver funding assistance, resources, programmes and events that reach over 500,000 people each year.

www.sportcanterbury.org.nz

Follow us on facebook @ Keep Sport Alive In Canterbury

It is officially Spring ! Coaches look below

We are off to Porters for our ski trip tomorrow! We went and didn't quite get blown off the mountain. We were the last to leave at 1.45 in whiteout conditions. The students were fantastic - gutsy, optimistic and good natured. What a blast!

Punting in PE today -  what a hoot. As we finish our invasion games unit and move into athletics I introduced the game of force back to the students. Some rugby playing students had played before but for most it was a new game that challenged their skills and strategies. Some students commented on not having a ball to kick at home often because the family pooch punctured it!

We start basketball this Friday - tomorrow. Good luck to the Flames and the Bulls. It is the first of 3 grading games. we are looking forward to having heaps of fun! Go Fernside. Thanks to our coaches and managers.

There are many opportunities to be involved in sport, both in the School and in local clubs. (Try golf of softball this year)
If you need to communicate with others to make up a team, send me an email annabel.wilson@xtra.co.nz and I will post it on the blog.

Beginning in September we have:
The Fernside Tennis Club Opening Day

Sunday 8 September 1pm  - 3pm (afternoon tea and hit at 3)
At Fernside Tennis Courts
- the club offers beginner tennis, junior and senior competition, Monday night social tennis as well as some other options.

The School has 2 teams entered in the NCJBA Friday Night Competition and that begins in a few weeks.

Rachele George has 10 Fernside football teams entered in a Monday night 5-aside competition.

KIDS & ADULTS LEARNERS GOLF COACHING

STARTS THURSDAYS OCT 17^TH

^{at Kaiapoi Golf Club}

REGISTER NOW.

1.30-2.30pm       Men and Womens coaching

3.30-4pm    Kids age 6 and under

4pm-4.30pm Kids aged 7-9

4.30pm-5pm Kids aged 9+ or with more golf experience.

6pm-7pm     Adults coaching

All gear is supplied. 

Kids Golf is only $2 per session,

kindly funded by the N.Z. Communities trust.

CONTACT: Toni Batey Golf Pro 0274382678 or text and I’ll phone you.

Cricket -

Sport Canterbury's Fundamental Skills Advisor Sally Small is running a free coaching workshop for coaches on Monday the 9th of September from 6pm-7:30pm at Mainpower Oval Rangiora.

This is an excellent opportunity for all coaches to come along and get some expert information on best practices when it comes to teaching athletes new skills. The target audience is Coaches of cricketers in the section 1-4 age groups (So basically Primary/ intermediate school cricketers)

It would be great to see a good turnout from coaches from junior coaches from around the district.

To register please reply via email to michael@canterburycountrycricket.co.nz

Registrations close this Friday 6th of September at 3pm

Touch Rugby
I have just received a registration pack from Mandeville Sports Ground for Touch Rugby on Thursdays and Southbrook runs a touch competition on Wednesdays. (see after School activities page)
If your child would like to Play touch then they may like to make up a Fernside Team.

Winter Sports, Gut Busting and Basketball and Tennis

Free Outdoors Family Adventure Expo: A mix of challenges and activities on a ‘Man vs Wild’ theme Blue Skies Camp site, 12 Williams Street, Kaiapoi,11am - 3pm. If you enjoy the outdoors, you'll love the expo. There'll be heaps of fun things to do for you and your children. Learn survival skills, build a bridge, have a go at archery or fencing, visit the kitchen fire house, try out Gladiator Duel and much more.

Cancelled if wet

 

For more info look up    http://www.nht.org.nz/parentingweek

What a fantastic day at the Rakahuri Winter Sports Tournament!
The students and adults had a great time running about with their teams. Thanks to our wonderful helpers and supporters - Kirstie, Sarah and Ben, Anthea, Tracey and Adrienne, Gail, Jodeen, Sam, Kennedy and Lou.

 Fernside Team results -

 Yr 5/6 rugby team came 2nd

Yr 5/6 hockey team came 1^st

Yr 7/8 hockey team came 1^st

Yr 5/6 netball team came 2^nd

yr 7/8 netball team came 2^nd

I have just learned that 4 of our 8 teams have qualified for the Canterbury Tournament on 29 August - Congratulations to the yrs 7/8 Hockey and Netball A teams and the yrs 5/6 Hockey and Netball A teams.

Photos are on Shuttlerock!

The NC Friday night Basketball competition registration notices go home tomorrow and are due in next Tuesday. We are always appreciate our adult supporters and our coaches so if you are keen and able to assist let Annabel know.

WE are so excited to watch the Breakers train and play on September 10.

Notices went home today about a Kids' Gut Buster Race at Mandeville on 29 September. For more information, registrations etc write to: gutbustachristchurch@gmail.com

Tennis in Schools (3 introductory lessons for all year 3, 4, 5, 6 students ) with Ian Also, begins at Fernside tomorrow. Watch out for Fernside Tennis Club's opening Day soon!

Rakahuri Tourn Term 3 - Basketball, Tennis, Winter Sports Interchange

Fernside Tennis Club AGM

Tuesday, 6th August at 7.30pm. FTC clubrooms - Fernside Hall Pavilion

Please consider attending the AGM. New committee members are always welcome so think about putting your hand up and having a say in the running of the club. It is not an arduous role and the committee consists of an relaxed and efficient group of people so don't feel intimidated. We would like as many people as possible to have an input into our club.

Look forward to seeing you there.Any queries, feel free to contact me on 3131161

Lyn Crosson President

RAKAHURI PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ WINTER TOURNAMENT 2013

 DATE:             Tuesday 6^h August , pp 8^th

VENUES:                    Rugby                A&P Show grounds -  Anthea Beecroft, Tracey Casey, Robbie Salton

Players require mouthguards and boots if possible

                                    Football         Maria Andrews Park  - Nadja Zeitheim, Ben/Sarah Davidson           Players require shin guards and boots if possible, mouthguards optional but recommended, hair tied

                                    Hockey           Dudley Park – David Taylor, Annabel Wilson, Kirstie Carpinter   Players require mouthguards, Shin pads  and boots if possible, hair tied

Netball           Dudley Netball Courts  - Gail Power, Jodeen Marshall, Kennedy Proctor, Lou Kerr.   Nails must be cut short and hair tied up.

TRANSPORT            Bus

START and Finish TIMEs:  9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start , finish approximately 1:30 p.m

Thank you to our parent helpers who are able to assist us this week.

Thank you for returning the notices so promptly. They were permission slips as well as checking that you had received the notices. There are still some outstanding and they must be in for the student to participate.

All players will be required to wear the Fernside Sports Uniform, have their lunch, 2 named bottles of water and warn clothing.

Ashgrove School will be running a Sausage Sizzle as well as selling snacks. 

Please note that we will be at Maria Andrews and Dudley Park ONLY. Sausages $2.00

Unfortunately we will not be at the Showgrounds to cater to the Rugby Competition, as we just didn’t have enough volunteers to man all 3 locations.  However if parents/caregivers want to pop down to Maria Andrews and purchase a Saussie or 2 they are most welcome to!

 Fernside Tennis Club AGM

Tuesday, 6th August at 7.30pm. FTC clubrooms - Fernside Hall Pavilion

Please consider attending the AGM. New committee members are always welcome so think about putting your hand up and having a say in the running of the club. It is not an arduous role and the committee consists of an relaxed and efficient group of people so don't feel intimidated. We would like as many people as possible to have an input into our club.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Any queries, feel free to contact me on 3131161

Lyn Crosson

President

Monday Night Soccer Term 4

This is held throughout Term Four every Monday night. A great way to maintain what has been learnt over the winter season or a fantastic introduction into soccer.

Teams are Year 0,1,2 and Year 3,4,5, and Year 6,7,8, there is also probably going to be a girls comp Year 1-4 (if there is enough interest).

Times will be confirmed but start at 4.00pm onwards.

So that we are prepared for term four soccer early. Could you please see Rachele George Room 1 or 2 or email rachele.george@fernside.school.nz.

If

You have a child who wants to play

Are willing to take a team (manage)

Are planning on organising/putting together a team and what level it will be.

Once confirmed team names need to be chosen.

Please refer to the winter sports page for details of term 3's sports.

Want to make the U13 Canterbury Country basketball team that attends Nationals? Or just play in a local tournament?

Come down to the Mega Centre on August 4th to trial for the U13 North Canterbury Boys and Girls team. These teams will compete in Christchurch against other associations on August 24th/25th.
From here you may be selected to attend Nationals in the Canterbury Country team or go to Mainland Champs in the North Canterbury Mainland team.

Trials are at the Mega Centre on August 4th:
Boys 10am-12pm
Girls 12pm-2pm

Fernside Tennis Club AGM

Tuesday, 6th August at 7.30pm. FTC clubrooms - Fernside Hall Pavilion

Please consider attending the AGM. New committee members are always welcome so think about putting your hand up and having a say in the running of the club. It is not an arduous role and the committee consists of an relaxed and efficient group of people so don't feel intimidated. We would like as many people as possible to have an input into our club.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Any queries, feel free to contact me on 3131161

Lyn Crosson

President