ATHLETICS

Intermediate School Champion

Blackwood Cup

William Kilpatrick

Junior Champion

Cook Cup

Cruz Albert

Intermediate Champion

Lindisfarne Cup

Jay Ladette-Pinfold

Senior Champion

Blackmore Cup

Ziggy West-Hill

Best Performance of the Year

Murray Smith Cup (Lindisfarne Cup)

Flynn Dobson 3000m (Record: 11 minutes 9 seconds)

BADMINTON

Junior Champion

August Cup

Jianzhi Zhu

Senior Champion

McKee Cup

Ben Tian

BASKETBALL

Most Valuable Intermediate Player

Rennie Family Shield

Matteo Cournane

Most Valuable Junior Player

Lindisfarne Cup

Arthur Woodward

Most Valuable Senior Player

Lindisfarne Cup

Taurere Whiunui

Senior A Players Player

H.J. Lockie Memorial Trophy

Micah Arnold

CANOE POLO

Best Intermediate Canoe Polo player

Lindisfarne Cup

William Kilpatrick

Best Junior Canoe Polo player

Lindisfarne Cup

Luke Dodd

Best Senior Canoe Polo Player

Lindisfarne Cup

Ollie Fritchley

Contribution to Canoe Polo

Griffiths Family Cup

Thomas Griffiths

CANOE SLALOM

Best Intermediate Paddler

Lindisfarne Cup

William Kilpatrick

Best Junior Paddler

Lindisfarne Cup

Oscar Fitness

Best Senior Paddler

Lindisfarne Cup

Ollie Fritchley

CRICKET

Most Promising Int. School Player

Rick Ellis Cup

Monty Spriggens

Best Junior Cricketer

Dorward Cup

Sam Cranswick

Best Bowling Performance in any team

Lindisfarne Cup Stuart Duff

Andrew Wakefield taking 7/16

Most Successful 1^st XI Bowler

D H McKenzie Trophy

Andrew Wakefield 45 wickets in the season

Best 1^st XI Batsman

Macknight Cup

Andrew Wakefield 865 runs in the season

Best Batting Performance in any team

Matt Kidd Cup

Leo Dixon 127 runs

Best Fieldsman

Lindisfarne Cup Rob Hay

Andrew Wakefield 17 catches

Team of the Year

Schaw Family Trophy

Colts A (Freddie Fleming)

Outstanding Cricketer

Henderson Cup

Andrew Wakefield

Long-Service Award

Rob Hay (1^st XI Cricket)

CROSS COUNTRY

Intermediate School Champion

Mills Cup

Flynn Dobson

Junior Champion

Lindisfarne Cup

Ben Nelson

Intermediate Champion

Lindisfarne Cup

Titus Dunnett

Senior Champion

F H Robertson Trophy

Noah Hemmingson

Outstanding Athletics & Cross Country

A R Blackwood Trophy

Noah Hemmingson

FOOTBALL

Intermediate School Best & Fairest

Lindisfarne Cup

Hamish Anderson

Best Junior Player

Maycenvale Cup

Gabriel Miranda

Most Improved Junior Player

Park/McMillan Cup

Freddie O’Connor

Most Appearances

1^st XI Parents Cup

Andrew Wakefield

1^st XI MVP

Thistle Cup

Josh Vossen-Chong

Rookie of the Year (Most Improved)

Petersen Family Cup

James Ogborn

Players Player

J B Memorial Trophy

Josh Vossen-Chong

Football Team of the Year

Lindisfarne Cup

Xavier Labat

Braith Carew

Outstanding Football Player

Lindisfarne Cup

Ziggy West-Hill

FUTSAL

Best Junior futsal player

Lindisfarne Cup

Lachlan Smith

Best Senior Futsal Player

Lindisfarne Cup

Ziggy West-Hill

GOLF

Best Junior golfer

Lindisfarne Cup

Luke Jarvis

George Pogson

Best Senior golfer

Lindisfarne Cup

Cordell Henare

HOCKEY

Most Promising Int. School Player

Simon Wickett Cup

Flynn Webber

Most Improved Junior

K Sanders Trophy

Angus Gardiner

Leo Fowler

Outstanding Junior Player

Fortune Family Trophy

Kaval Munjal

Most Improved Senior

M J Brooker Memorial Cup

Patrick Hoyt-Swinburn

1^st XI MVP

Lindisfarne Cup 

Max Allen

Best 1^st XI Contribution

McPherson Lowe Cup

Cooper Witheford

Best Hockey Team

Ross Barry Cup

1^st XI (Hamish Butler)

Outstanding Hockey Player

Malthus Family Cup

Hamish Butler

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Best Junior all-round Team & Individual Rider

Lindisfarne Cup

Thomas Birkett

Best Senior all-round Team & Individual Rider

Lindisfarne Cup

Noah Hemmingson

Tennyson Wiffin

ROWING

Most Promising Junior rower

Lindisfarne Cup

Henry Cato

Best Senior rower

Lindisfarne Cup

Noah Layton

RUGBY

Yr. 7&8 Best & Fairest Rugby Player

McCormack Trophy (JNR PR)

Magnus Jones

Most Improved Team

HHSOB Cup

U15 White (Julius Raihania)

Junior Sportsmanship

D A Pollard Cup

Julius Raihania

Best Rugby Team

Jenkinson Trophy

2^nd XV

Will Worthington-Thin

Outstanding Junior Rugby Player

John McCutcheon Cup

Robbie Lewis

Senior Sportsmanship

G D Thomson Cup

Te Awarangi Puketapu-Pene

Most Valuable Player 1^st XV

Philishave/Grant Gilbert Cup

Reid Palmer

Outstanding Rugby Player

Kirby Brothers Cup

Charlie East

1^st XV Highest Honours

Andre Bell Trophy

Reid Palmer

SAILING

Best Intermediate School Sailor

BM Cup

Greyson Pentreath

Best Junior Sailor

Lindisfarne Cup

Liam Pentreath

Best Senior Sailor

Lindisfarne Cup

Jake Dickey

Lindisfarne Coaches Cup for contribution to sailing

Jake Dickey

TOUCH 

Best Junior Player

Lindisfarne Cup

Owen Booker

Best Senior Player

Lindisfarne Cup

Ardie J Smith

Te Awarangi Puketapu-Pene

VOLLEYBALL

Best Junior Volleyball player

Lindisfarne Cup

Henry Gilbert

Best Senior Volleyball player

Coaches’ Cup (Lindisfarne Cup)

Kunwar Puri

WAKA AMA

Best Junior paddler

Lindisfarne Cup

Bobby-John Heta

Best Senior paddler

Lindisfarne Cup

Davey Simutoga

WATER POLO

Best Intermediate Water polo player

Lindisfarne Cup

Flynn Webber

Best Junior Water polo player

Lindisfarne Cup

Archie Cole

Best Senior Water polo player

Lindisfarne Cup

Oisin Rabbitte

Year 7 & 8

Best All-round Sportsman of the Year

Lindisfarne Cup

William Kilpatrick

Year 9

Best All-round Sportsman of the Year

Lindisfarne Cup

Will Best

Year 10

Best All-round Sportsman of the Year

Lindisfarne Cup

George Pogson

Year 11

Best All-round Sportsman of the Year

Lindisfarne Cup

Cooper Witheford

Year 12

Best All-round Sportsman of the Year

Lindisfarne Cup

Fergus Benefield

Year 13

Best All-round Sportsman of the Year       Lindisfarne Cup               Andrew Wakefield

Effort & Attitude in Sport (Service to Sport)

Clarke Sweet Cup (RP)     

Charlie East

The Best Games Player

Todd Stembridge Cup (RP)

           Te Awarangi     

           Puketapu-

           Pene

The Best Athlete Award

MacGregor Cup (RP)

           Andrew     

           Wakefield

The Best Sports Team of the Year

The Graham Avery Shield (RP)

          Shooting

Boat Racing

Angus Hodson

Citation:

Angus Hodson is recognised for an outstanding season in powerboat racing, having been crowned New Zealand Junior National Champion and New Zealand Junior Series Champion. These achievements place Angus among the country's leading junior boat racers and reflect his skill, commitment, and consistency throughout the season.

Triathlon/Aquathon/Duathlon

Flynn Dobson

Citation:

Flynn Dobson is recognised for an exceptional year of achievement in triathlon, aquathon and duathlon, establishing himself as one of the country’s leading young endurance athletes. His outstanding performances saw him awarded the National Schools Triathlon Year 7 Boys Champion Cup and crowned Triathlon New Zealand National Champion in his age group. In recognition of his consistent excellence across the season, Flynn was also named the Overall Intermediate Champion, a remarkable accomplishment that reflects both his talent and dedication.

Representing Lindisfarne College at the New Zealand Secondary School Duathlon Championships in Mangere Bridge, Auckland, Flynn continued his outstanding form by winning the U12 Boys division and claiming the New Zealand Secondary Schools Duathlon Championship national title.

Indoor Cricket

Andrew Wakefield / Freddy Absolom / Oliver Cranswick

Citation:

Andrew Wakefield, Freddy Absolom and Oliver Cranswick are recognised for their outstanding contribution to indoor cricket as a member of the Central Districts Under-18 Team that won the New Zealand Under-18 Indoor Cricket National Championship. This victory marked an exceptional achievement for the team, securing their third consecutive national title. All three boys’ performance throughout the tournament played an important role in maintaining Central Districts' dominance at the highest level of junior indoor cricket.

Basketball

Ardie J Smith

 Citation:

Ardie J Smith is recognised for an outstanding achievement in basketball, representing Ngāti Kahungunu at the National Māori Basketball Tournament, the largest Māori basketball competition in New Zealand. Competing against the best Māori players from regions throughout the country, Ardie played a significant role in helping his team secure the Under-18 Boys Championship Gold Medal.

Shooting

Jacob Mathers

Citation:

Jacob Mathers placed 1st in the New Zealand Fish & Game Single Rise Trophy Match, confirming his position among the country's premier school-age shooters.

He was also part of the team that won the prestigious Killwell Postal Trophy, alongside Josh Snijders, Gus Denton, Oscar Hunter, and Duncan Logan to secure the national title.

Shooting

Fergus Denton

Citation:

Fergus Denton was part of the team that won the prestigious Killwell Postal Trophy, alongside Josh Snijders, Jacob Mathers, Oscar Hunter, and Duncan Logan to secure the national title.

Shooting

Duncan Logan

Citation:

Duncan Logan was part of the team that won the prestigious Killwell Postal Trophy, alongside Josh Snijders, Jacob Mathers, Oscar Hunter, and Fergus Denton to secure the national title.

Shooting

Josh Snijders

 Citation:

Josh Snijders was part of the team that won the prestigious Killwell Postal Trophy, alongside Fergus Denton, Jacob Mathers, Oscar Hunter, and Duncan Logan to secure the national title.

Shooting

Robbie Logan

Citation:

Robbie Logan is recognised for an exceptional year of clay target shooting, achieving outstanding success at the New Zealand Clay Target Nationals and establishing himself among the country’s leading junior shooters. Competing against the best young marksmen in New Zealand, Robbie delivered a series of exceptional performances.

In the New Zealand Junior Points Score Championship, he claimed 1st place, demonstrating remarkable consistency, concentration, and skill throughout the competition. Robbie further showcased his excellence by winning the New Zealand DTL High Gun Junior Title, finishing 1st overall and confirming his status as one of the top junior clay target shooters in the country.

Indoor Cricket

Andrew Wakefield

 Citation:

Andrew Wakefield is recognised for an exceptional season in Indoor Cricket. Following outstanding performances representing Central Districts at the National Championships, Andrew earned selection in the New Zealand Under-18 Indoor Cricket Team to compete at the World Championships in South Africa. Th team finished second at the World Cup held in South Africa. His ability was further acknowledged in his selection to the New Zealand Under-22 team as well. This prestigious honour reflects Andrew's skill, commitment, and ability to perform at the highest level, and places him among the country's top young indoor cricketers.

Indoor Cricket

Cameron Kruger

 Citation:

Cameron Kruger is recognised for an exceptional season in Indoor Cricket. Following outstanding performances representing Central Districts at the National Championships, Cameron earned selection in the New Zealand Under-16 Indoor Cricket Team to compete at the World Championships in South Africa. This prestigious honour reflects Cameron's skill, commitment, and ability to perform at the highest level, and places him among the country's top young indoor cricketers.

Tennis

Bruno Reed

 Citation:

Bruno Reed is recognised for an outstanding year in tennis. Representing the Waikato Eastern Bays region at the Junior Teams Nationals, his performances earned selection to the New Zealand Under-11 Team, which travelled to Australia to compete against leading Australian state and Pacific nations' teams. Bruno completed the tournament undefeated, helping New Zealand reach the semi-finals before securing third place overall.

Swimming

Sam Skidmore

 Citation:

Sam Skidmore is recognised for an exceptional year in swimming, achieving success at regional, national, and international levels. At the New Zealand Age Group Championships, Sam won four silver medals in the 50m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly, 100m Freestyle, and 200m Freestyle events, while also placing fourth in the 100m Butterfly. In recognition of his outstanding performances and potential, Sam was selected as one of only 25 swimmers nationwide for the Swimming New Zealand National Youth Programme Development Squad (Silver).

Sam's success continued on the international stage when he represented New Zealand at the Oceania Championships in Fiji, competing in the Open Age category. He returned with one silver medal and three bronze medals as a member of New Zealand relay teams and qualified for A Finals in the 50m, 100m, and 200m Freestyle events. His best individual performance was a 5th-place finish in the 100m Freestyle A Final. Further recognition followed with selection for the New Zealand Swim Team to compete at the Tri Series in Perth.

BMX

Riley Burley

Citation:

Riley Burley is recognised for an outstanding achievement in BMX racing, earning selection to represent New Zealand at the UCI BMX World Championships in Australia. Qualifying for a world championship is a testament to Riley's dedication, perseverance, and high level of performance, and reflects his standing among the country's leading young BMX athletes. He has represented both himself and Lindisfarne College with distinction, and we congratulate him on this significant accomplishment.

Hockey

Cooper Witheford

Citation:

Cooper Witheford is recognised for his outstanding achievement in hockey, earning selection to a New Zealand Under-16 Invitational Team following an elite national development camp. Selection to a New Zealand representative team is a significant honour and reflects Cooper's talent, dedication, and consistent high-level performances throughout the season.

TAG / Basketball

Ardie J Smith

Citation:

Ardie J Smith is recognised for an outstanding achievement in TAG football, earning selection to represent New Zealand as a member of the New Zealand TAG Blacks at the ITF TAG World Cup in Australia where the team finished third, thereby securing the bronze medal. In further recognition of his leadership, character, and ability, Ardie was also appointed Co-Captain of the national team. Selection to represent one's country is a significant honour; to be entrusted with the captaincy makes this achievement even more exceptional.

Ardie J Smith is recognised for outstanding achievements in both basketball and leadership. Ardie earned selection for the New Zealand Under-18 Māori Basketball Team, a significant honour that acknowledges his talent, dedication, and performances on the court. In further recognition of his leadership qualities and cultural pride, Ardie was chosen to lead the New Zealand team haka, a privilege reserved for those who demonstrate strong character, mana, and leadership. Ardie's achievements reflect excellence in sport, commitment to his culture, and his ability to inspire and lead others.

Skiing

Oliver Wilkins

Citation:

Olly Wilkens is recognised for exceptional achievement in alpine skiing at both national and international level. A two-time consecutive New Zealand U16 Overall Champion, Olly earned selection to the New Zealand Youth Alpine Ski Team for the 2025/26 European season. Competing against some of the world's best young skiers, he won the prestigious Austrian Nations Cup U16 Championship, recording podium finishes across Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Super-G events. Representing New Zealand internationally, Olly secured a bronze medal in the Children's International FIS World Cup Series in Croatia and went on to claim the British U16 Giant Slalom Championship in Italy. In recognition of his performances, he was invited to represent Great Britain but chose to continue competing for New Zealand. Now racing in the open men's division at just 16 years of age, Olly has already finished runner-up in the New Zealand Under-21 Slalom Championship, highlighting his immense potential as he targets the 2027 Junior Olympics and Junior World Championships.