Active & Outdoors

This is a fun and active way to stay engaged this winter.  Join Active and Outdoors and experience a variety of exciting outdoor activities while learning new skills, increasing fitness, and building teamwork. This option is about participation, enjoyment, and skill development, giving students the chance to try new sports, challenge themselves, and stay active in a supportive and energetic environment. Whether you're looking to improve your abilities or simply enjoy being sporty with friends, this is the perfect opportunity to have fun while staying fit!
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Basketball

The College basketball season runs during Terms Two and Three. All teams compete in the local Hawke's Bay Secondary Schools league.

Uniform:  Red College basketball top and shorts.

Badminton

The Badminton season runs in Term Two and Term Three. Some of our teams play in the Hawke's Bay Secondary Schools competition and others will play socially in a inhouse competition.

Uniform:  Red College polo shirt, red shorts, white socks.

Equipment:  Own squash racket and shoes

​​​​​​Cross Country
Cross-country running is open to all potential runners from Year 7 to Year 13, with no prior experience necessary. Weekly training sessions for the entire team are held after school on Wednesdays and alternate between flat track and hill courses across Napier and Hastings.

Competition races include both individual and team events held across Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, and Rotorua. Distances vary, ranging from short 2km sprint courses to longer endurance events such as the Triple Peaks and Tough Guy & Gal challenges.

There are opportunities for novice runners to begin their cross-country journey, as well as for more experienced runners seeking to improve their performance.

​​​​​​​Canoe Polo

Canoe polo is a sport available for all year levels. Boys new to the sport will be involved in trainings at school for them to gain confidence in paddling a kayak and to gain an understanding of the game. After being involved in trainings at school for approximately a term, the boys will then be able to play in the interschool competition locally.

Training will take place in either the school pool or at the HB sports park.

HB Canoe Polo run an Autumn, Winter and Spring league available for our intermediate (term 2 & 4) and secondary (term 3 & 4) boys. The leagues run at either the HB sports park or the Flaxmere pool.

Uniform: Red school rash top and red PE shorts (rash tops are available for purchase from the school uniform shop).

Equipment: All necessary equipment is provided

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Football

The College football season runs during Terms Two and Three. The teams compete in the local Hawke's Bay Secondary Schools leagues.

Uniform:  (other than 1st XI) red College football top, red shorts, red socks.

Equipment:  boots, shin pads, gloves.
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​​​​​​​Golf Development Program

This program is designed for boys looking to enhance their skills, technique, and overall understanding of the game. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced golfer, this program focuses on skill development, course strategy, and game improvement in a supportive and encouraging environment. With a mix of coaching, practice sessions, and on-course play, players will refine their swing, short game, and overall performance while also building confidence and sportsmanship.

Uniform:

Equipment: Own clubs

Hockey

Hockey is actively played in terms 2 and 3 (April – August) within the HB Secondary Schools league, with matches scheduled mid-week at either the Napier or Hastings turfs. The 1st XI team also participates in the CNI Tournament in July and the National Tournament in August/September.

Uniform:  Other than the 1^st XI Team, all hockey players wear Red College hockey top, red shorts, red socks.

Equipment:  Hockey stick, mouthguard, turf shoes.

​​​​​​​Rugby

The College rugby season runs from the end of Term One through to the end of Term Three. The 1st XV takes part in the CNI Schools competition.  All other teams take part in the local Hawke's Bay Schools competitions.

Uniform:  Other than 1st XV, everyone else in red College rugby jersey, black shorts, red ribbed rugby socks.

Equipment:  boots, headgear, mouthguard (mandatory) and other protective equipment as needed.

Squash

The squash season runs in Terms Two and Three  with an in-school competition and coaching.

Uniform:  Red College polo shirt, red shorts, white socks.

Equipment:  Squash shoes and racket. Please note that shoes MUST have non-marking soles.

​​​​​​​Shooting
The shooting season runs during Terms Two and Three.  The squad is entered in the CLNISS, SISS, NISS and NZSS events.

Uniform:  College shooting polo, shooting jacket, wet-weather gear.
Equipment:  Must have your own equipment.