Sport Hawke's Bay

Alexander Wilson

Which sport do you play?
Hockey, Badminton, Cross Country and Athletics.

Why would you encourage others to play?
Sport can provide a goal, and something that students can put their efforts into that doesn't make them bored of school. It also builds team skills and a student's resilience to a cause.

What is your favourite sport memory?
Winning the Founders Cup Hockey Tournament in 2020. It was the crowning achievement for all the boys in our school team and was a display of how hard we worked for each other as a group.

Thomas Potts

Which sport do you play?
Orienteering, Hockey, Adventure Racing, Athletics and Cross Country.

Why would you encourage others to play?Because it's fun and also because of the people you meet. I have made great friends joining and playing sports.

What is your favourite sport memory?
I was doing the 3-hour national secondary schools rogaine championship with Nathan Rue. While doing the rogaine, I saw one of the best views I have ever seen.

Inaiya Puna

Which sport do you play?
Ki o Rahi, Volleyball, Netball and Waka Ama.

Why would you encourage others to play?
I would encourage others because it's fun, and you get to make friends and bonds with teammates. It also keeps you fit.

What is your favourite sport memory?
I didn't participate in the actual paddling at Waka Ama, but I enjoyed managing a team, going with them to Nationals, and being a part of it all.

Khanh Nguyen Vo Tran

Which sport do you play?
Badminton and Volleyball.

Why would you encourage others to play?
Engaging in sports is an activity that offers many benefits, such as improving physical health and staying fit, especially enhancing social interaction and reducing stress.

What is your favourite sport memory?
My favourite memory in sport so far is when I helped others with how to play badminton, and we won the games. It's just the best feeling of helping people and when our volleyball team won our first games.

Zoe Duncan

Which sport do you play?
Hockey and Adventure racing.

Why would you encourage others to play?
It helps develop teamwork, leadership, and nauora/well-being. These three traits are helpful later in life, such as getting a job. It also is a fun activity to do with friends and family.

What is your favourite sport memory?
Being able to go to Tongariro for adventure racing nationals. In our school team of 8, we did running, kayaking, brain puzzles and physical activities. After five days of racing, our team placed 3^rd out of New Zealand.

Cody Lee

Which sport do you play?
Hockey and Adventure racing.

Why would you encourage others to play?
It's a fun time and can help you feel virtuous. It is great for well-being and fitness. Lastly, it's good to explore because you might love it.

What is your favourite sport memory?
In 2020 (my year 6), I was playing hockey for Spooner Shield. We had lost all our games, and we had one more. My friend crossed the ball to me and I scored the one and only goal, I felt very proud.

Olivia Munialo

Which sport do you play?
Hockey, Running and Adventure Racing.

Why would you encourage others to play?
Sport is a way to have fun, meet new people, make friends, develop skills and be active. You can also learn things about yourself through sport.

What is your favourite sport memory?
Winning the local comp last year in shootouts against Napier Girls. Winning the Get2Go National title in 2020 and getting in the top 16 at the Fed Cup last year.

Matariki Eden

Which sport do you play?
Kua kuhu au ki ngā kapa poitūkohu, poitarawhiti me te ki-o-rahi o te kura, ā, kua whai wāhi au ki ngā kapa poitūkohu o Te Matau-a-Maui, arā, HB U13, U15, 16.

I have joined the school’s basketball, netball and ki-o-rahi teams, and I have participated in Hawke’s Bay Basketball teams i.e. HBU13, U15, 16.

Why would you encourage others to play?
Ka akiaki au i aku hoa ki te whai wāhi atu ki te hākina hei painga mō tō hinengaro, tō tīnana, tō wairua me tō whānau. I tua atu i ngā pūkenga hākina kei te whakapakari koe, tō kaha ki te mahi tahi, ki te whakawhiti kōrero, ki te ako auē hoki.

I encourage my friends to get involved in sport for the benefit of your mind, body, spirit and family.
In addition, you are strengthening your ability to work together, communicate and learn.

What is your favourite sport memory?
I te tau 2022, i toa whakaihuwaka mātou i Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kahungunu i te whakataetae Poitūkohu, HB Junior Girls Division 1 winners.

In 2022 we won (champions) Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori of Kahungunu in the basketball competition, Hawke’s Bay Junior Girls Division 1 winners.

Te Waihanea Tupe-Crichton

Which sport do you play?
Kua tū au hei kaiwawao poitūkohu mō BOA (Basketball Officials Association) Hawke’s Bay. Ka tākaro hoki au i te poitarawhiti, te pīrori pōro, me te Ki-o-rahi. Waihoki, kua hoea au mō te karapu Te Rau Oranga o Ngāti Kahungungu Waka Ama Club.

I have become a basketball referee for the Basketball Officials Association (BOA) Hawke’s Bay. I also play netball, soccer and ki-o-rahi.
I have also rowed for the Te Rau Oranga o Ngāti Kahungungu Waka Ama Club.

Why would you encourage others to play?
Ko tētahi o aku whāinga, kia tipu te ao hākinakina ki roto i tō mātou kura, kia whakawhanake āno i ngā pūkenga o ngā tauira.

One of my goals is to grow the world of sports in my school and to develop/improve the skills of the students.

What is your favourite sport memory?
Ko tētahi o aku tino maharatanga e hāngai mo ki te hākinakina, ko te wā i toa taku tīma i te whakataetae-ā-rohe mō te poitarawhiti nō tō tātou reanga tau 9-10.

One of my fondest sports-related memories is when my team won the regional netball tournament for our 9-10 grade.

Asher MacGillivray

Which sport do you play?
Rugby, Touch, Waka Ama, Rugby League and Netball.

Why would you encourage others to play?
I would encourage others to play sports because it keeps kids out of trouble. It keeps kids healthy and shows them a career path they can pursue. I am also a part of the active as initiative.

What is your favourite sport memory?
My personal favourite memory in sports would either be going to Palmerston North to ref the under 12-14 touch nationals or playing and captaining the 2022 Napier East team in the Wakely Shield tournament.

Sophie Webber

Which sport do you play?
Triathlon and Football.

Why would you encourage others to play?
I see sport as a way to not only challenge and set goals for yourself. But as a way to stay grounded, clear your head, and spend time with like-minded people. It presents a social opportunity as well as a way to balance the pressure of life.

What is your favourite sport memory?
Racing for New Zealand at Oceania tri champs in Napier - being on the blue carpet, meeting the Australian athletes and experiencing racing at such a high level was so awesome, especially with a home crowd.