Sport at Churchill Park
Sport is an integral part of the school curriculum and all students are expected to participate in organised programmes to develop physical skills, co-ordination, and to learn co-operation and determination.
Students engage in daily fitness activities and have weekly syndicate sports covering a wide variety of sports and games. In addition to this, they receive two terms of specialist Physical Education lessons and coaching to further their skills development.
If your child cannot participate for any medical reason, we request a notice from the parent or caregiver outlining the reasons.
Inter School Sport Competitions
From Years 5-8, students have the opportunity to attend Zone tournaments, competing against other local schools. Zone organisers, at their discretion, sometimes allow Year 4s to enter in certain sports such as Cross Country.
After School Sport
Students have the opportunity to play a sport outside of school time. These sports are coordinated by the school, and coached and managed by parents. We offer Touch Rugby, Netball, Basketball, and Flippa Ball/ Mini-polo and Waterpolo.
Highlights of our Sports Year Include:
Bay Suburbs Sports
Eastern Zone Sports
CPS Cross Country
Hosting of Bay Suburbs and Eastern Zone Cross Country
Years 1-3 Fun Athletics Day
Years 4-8 Athletics Day
Years 4-8 Swimming Sports
The AIMS Games for selected individual/team events
Sports Code of Conduct
Churchill Park School aims to provide a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for all students involved in sporting activities, where everyone is treated with respect and courtesy.
Code of Conduct for Coaches and Team Manager
Lead by example and be a positive role model
Follow the principles of fair play
Respect the rights and values of others
Be considerate and treat everyone fairly and equally
Support players to reach their full potential keeping in mind their individual talents
Be committed to providing a quality service and sporting environment
Display courtesy, respect, honesty, and professionalism to everyone involved
Give every player your equal attention and time
Be appreciative of officials, respect their decisions, and encourage your team to do the same
Always be positive. Never shout or put down players (or anyone else)
Respect players’ efforts regardless of the end result
Keep winning and losing in perspective with personal challenge and enjoyment
Code of Conduct for Whānau
If children are interested, encourage them to play sport. However, if a child is not willing to play, do not force them
Remember children are involved in sport for their enjoyment, not yours
Encourage players to always abide by the rules of the sport. We do not accept the use of violence or unsportsmanlike play in any form
Show respect for our opponents. Without them, there would be no games
Teach yor child that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment. There is not to be an emphasis on winning
Our priority is helping your child towards skills improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a game
Remember that children learn best by example. Comments from the sideline need to be unbiased and positive. Applaud good play by both teams. Always act in a positive manner and demonstrate self-discipline and even temperament on the sideline
Always remember coaches are volunteers. They give their time and efforts for the benefit of your child. Support the coach and referees/umpires
The referee is always right. Never argue with the referee. In the event of a disputed call with an opposition team, the referee's call is right. In the event of no referee's call, we will allow the opposition to make the call
Encourage your children to uphold the Churchill Park School Values at all times: Responsibility, Respect and Resilience
Code of Conduct for Players
Good sportsmanship is about having a positive attitude.
Play your part - play fair. To the best of your ability, you will:
We are here to play sport for enjoyment. Representing Churchill Park School for sport is a privilege. Respect this privilege
Remember a sports tournament is a school day. Your parents may be spectating however your priority is to follow the directions of your teachers, coaches and managers
Always follow the rules of the sport. We do not accept the use of violence or unsportsmanlike play in any form
Show respect for our opponents. Without them, there would be no games
Our priority is honest effort and sportsmanship above winning. Accept the result of each game without undue disappointment
Focus on your own skills improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at a teammate for making a mistake or losing a game
Applaud good play by both teams. Always act in a positive manner and demonstrate self-discipline and even temperament
Remember your coaches are volunteers. They give up many lunchtimes and put in effort for your benefit. Always support the coach, referee and umpire
The referee is always right. Never argue with the referee. In the event of a disputed call with an opposition team, the referee's call is always right. In the event of no referee's call, we will allow the opposition to make the call
Remember to always uphold our school values of Responsibility, Respect and Resilience
Churchill Park School Processes
Interschool Sports Tournaments (Year 5-8)
Year 5-8 students have the opportunity to compete in a number of sporting codes against other Primary and Intermediate schools. It is an achievement and privilege to represent Churchill Park School at a sports event.
(comprises nine schools in the Bay Suburbs area)
Year 7 and 8 Eastern Zone
(comprises over 15 schools in the Eastern Zone)
Year 7 and 8 Inter Zone / Auckland Champs
(comprises all winners from the various zones across Tāmaki Makaurau - Northern, Eastern, Central, South and West)
Process
Sports Coordinator attends Bay Suburbs and Eastern Zone meetings once a term
Tournaments advised and agreed on with Team Leader
Tournament dates confirmed on Churchill Park School website
Teachers determine number of interested students
If student interest exceeds available spaces, trials are held by teachers and occasionally, volunteer parents and caregivers
Trials are held either before school, during P.E., lunch, or after school
Teams selected
Students, parents, caregivers and teachers advised of selection and tournament information
Tournament attended
Selection criteria communicated to students prior to signing up
Students may trial for any Bay Suburbs or Eastern Zone sport offered
Students who miss trials for any reason, including illness, injury, family holidays and events, will not be considered for a team, unless in exceptional circumstances
Students must be able to commit to training times and the tournament date
All students must trial regardless of whether they compete in an existing team
Students will be selected based on effort, teamwork, skill, fitness and upholding the Churchill Park School values
The teacher’s selection is final
Notes
Tournaments are coordinated and managed by Churchill Park School, together with parent and caregiver support
Tournament Organisers advise entry numbers, criteria and rules
Where only one team per gender can be entered (Year 5 and 6 / Year 7 and 8) the makeup of the team is at the teachers’ discretion
Churchill Park School is reliant on the generous support of parents, caregivers, wider family and the community for assisting with coaching, supervision and management of students, and transport
Student numbers dictate teacher attendance at events - typically one or two teachers will attend
For smaller events, or where numbers are lower, Churchill Park School may be wholly reliant on parents or caregivers to provide supervision and team management
If insufficient help is available, to meet Health and Safety commitments, it may be necessary to remove a team from an event
Churchill Park School Sports Code of Conduct is signed at the beginning of each year, by Years 5-8 students
Students who do not follow the Code of Conduct may be removed from the team and / or selection process
Students are responsible for informing parents and caregivers of training times
Students are responsible for advising the Teacher in Charge and Coach (if practical) if they are unable to fulfill their commitments
Students who miss training sessions due to illness or injury may be withdrawn from the team at the teacher's discretion (this would occur if a student’s absence is detrimental to the team’s ability to play)
Training before school will go ahead in all weather conditions unless otherwise notified. Students are expected to arrive at the agreed time and if the weather is unfavourable, sometimes they will have whiteboard sessions indoors with the teacher
Teachers may select and announce reserve players in the team. Reserves will train with the team and only attend the tournament if additional players are required due to illness or injury
Bay Suburbs Cross Country is an exception, where Year 4 students compete alongside Years 5 and 6 students
Auckland Champs - top Year 7 and 8 teams and individuals from each zone are selected to compete at these events
Teams or individuals wishing to compete in a sports tournament not offered as a code within Bay Suburbs or Eastern Zone sports may do so at the discretion of the Principal. These events would be organised and managed by parents and caregivers and must be communicated to teachers and team leaders
The Auckland Association of Intermediate and Middle Schools (AAIMS) is the governing body for all Years 7 and 8 sports in the Auckland region
AIMS Games (Year 7-8)
AIMS Games is one of Australasia’s largest junior sporting events held annually in Tauranga, and gives 11, 12 and 13 year olds an opportunity to compete as individuals or part of a team against their peers in NZ and other invited countries across a number of sporting codes.
Process
Notice sent by Years 7 and 8 Whānau Leader/EZ Sports Organiser to parents and caregivers to determine interest in managing teams
Trials held (if numbers interested exceed spaces available)
Teams selected
Notes
AIMS is coordinated by Churchill Park School, and managed by parents and caregivers
Students may trial for any offered sport
Students may compete in one team sport only
Students selected for teams from the previous year must retrial along with any other interested students, as it is not an automatic entry
Students may compete in individual and team events, however, team events take priority - students must be available to attend all team activities and games
If students trial for more than one team sport and are subsequently selected for two teams, they will confirm their preference to the Sports Coordinator prior to teams being announced
Churchill Park School Sports Code of Conduct is signed at the beginning of each year by Year 7-8 students
Students who do not follow the Code of Conduct may be removed from the team and/or selection process by the Senior Leadership Team in consultation with the Coach
Students are responsible for advising the Coach if they are unable to fulfill their commitments
Students who miss training sessions due to illness or injury may be withdrawn from the team following discussion between parents and the Coach
Churchill Park School is responsible for:
General games communications
Selection of teams in conjunction with Team Manager(s)
Registration and payment
Health and Safety
Approval
Team Managers are responsible for:
Team communications
Defining the selection process and criteria
Trials
Selections
Training
Financial requirements
Accommodation, transport, food, activities, uniforms, fundraising, parent support and management
Health and Safety
Management of team while at AIMS, including at the event and outside of the event
Following the Team Manager and Coach's Code of Conduct
Churchill Park School Sports Events (Year 4-8)
Held by Churchill Park School
Churchill Park School Swimming Year 4-8 (Term 1)
Churchill Park School Cross Country Year 4-8 (Term 3) - and includes Years 0-3 in the morning session
Churchill Park School Athletics Year 4-8 (Term 4)
Following these events, students may be selected to compete at the next level of competition as follows:
Swimming
Bay Suburbs (Year 5-6 Boys and Girls)
Two entries per school for each age grade: 25m Freestyle, 25m Backstroke, 25m Breaststroke
One entry per school for each age grade: 4x25m Freestyle Relay
Open events (Year 5-6 combined) two entries for boys and girls: 25m Butterfly, 50m Freestyle, Individual Medley
Eastern Zone
(Year 7-8 Boys and Girls)Three entries per school for each age grade: 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke
One entry per school for each age grade: 4x50m Freestyle Relay
Open events (Year 7-8 combined) two entries for boys and girls: 50m Butterfly, 100m Freestyle
Open events (Year 7-8 combined) one entry for boys and girls: Individual Medley
Cross Country
Top 8 Year 4-6 finishers from each age grade represent CPS at Bay Suburbs Cross Country
Top 8 Year 7-8 finishers from each age grade represent CPS at Eastern Zone Cross Country
Top 10 individuals at Eastern Zone from each age grade represent the Eastern Zone at Auckland Champs
Top team at Eastern Zone from each age grade represent the Eastern Zone at Auckland Champs
Athletics
Bay Suburbs (Year 5-6 Boys and Girls)
Three entries per school for each age grade: 100m, 200m, discus, shot put
Two entries per school for each age grade: 400m, 800m, long jump, high jump
One entry per school for each age grade: 4 x 100m relay
Eastern Zone (Year 7-8 Boys and Girls)
Two entries per school for each age grade: 100m, 200m, 800m, 1500m, long jump, discus, shot put
One entry per school for each age grade: 400m, high jump, 4 x 100 relay
Notes
The above criteria is subject to change from Bay Suburbs and Eastern Zone Tournament Organisers
Reserves are not considered for any of the above events.
Notes
Tournaments are coordinated and managed by Churchill Park School School together with parent and caregiver support
Tournament Organisers advise entry numbers, criteria, and rules
Where only one team per gender can be entered (Year 5 and 6 / Year 7 and 8) the makeup of the team is at the teachers’ discretion
Churchill Park School is reliant on the generous support of parents, caregivers, wider family, and the community for assisting with coaching, supervision, and management of students and transport
Student numbers dictate teacher attendance at events - typically one or two teachers will attend
For smaller events, or where numbers are lower, Churchill Park School may be wholly reliant on parents or caregivers to provide supervision and team
If insufficient help is available to meet Health and Safety commitments, it may be necessary to remove a team from an event
Churchill Park School Sports Code of Conduct is signed at the beginning of each year by Years 5-8 students
Students who do not follow the Code of Conduct may be removed from the team and / or selection process
Students are responsible for informing parents and caregivers of training times
Students are responsible for advising the Teacher in Charge and Coach (if practical) if they are unable to fulfill their commitments
Students who miss training sessions due to illness or injury may be withdrawn from the team at the teacher's discretion (this would occur if a student’s absence is detrimental to the team’s ability to play)
Training before school will go ahead unless otherwise notified. Students are expected to arrive at the agreed time
Teachers may select and announce reserve players in the team. Reserves will train with the team and only attend the tournament if additional players are required
Bay Suburbs Cross Country is an exception, where Year 4 students compete alongside Years 5-6
Auckland Champs - top Years 7 and 8 teams and individuals from each zone are selected to compete at these events
Teams or individuals wishing to compete in a sports tournament not offered as a code within Bay Suburbs or Eastern Zone sports may do so at the discretion of the Principal. These events would be organised and managed by parents and caregivers, and must be communicated to teachers and team leaders
The Auckland Association of Intermediate and Middle schools (AAIMS) is the governing body for all Year 7&8 sports in the Auckland region
Sports Outside of Churchill Park School (Year 2-8)
The following are some of the popular sports offered by clubs and sports organisations outside of Churchill Park School:
Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Dance, Flippaball, Football, Futsal, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Netball, Rugby, Sailing, Squash, Tennis, Touch, Waterpolo and Swimming.
Notes
Parents and caregivers are responsible for the organisation and management of sports outside of Churchill Park School
Churchill Park School will register teams if a sports organisation requires a central point of contact
Churchill Park School will advertise sports through the Churchill Park School newsletter at the request of parents, caregivers and sports organisations.
For more information on what sports are available and who to contact refer to:
