There are three regional Secondary Schools and the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship events for our top athletes to enter each year. Year 11 student Karmen Maritz was our standout performer at the NZSS Champs winning Gold in the Junior Girls Discus and Junior Girls Shot Put. She was selected for the NZSSAA Championship Team and awarded NZSSA Junior Girls Athlete of the 2023 Championship. Congratulations Karmen.

The Westlake Athletics team is selected from the Athletics Day results ( Friday 1 March – see below) as well as independent club results. The Junior, Intermediate and Senior Westlake Girls Champions are determined by performances at the School Athletics Day so register for at least 3 Athletics Day events found at “SCHOOL EVENTS.

2024 ATHLETICS CALENDAR

North Harbour Zone & Hammer/Pole Vault – Wednesday 6th – AUT Millennium Stadium – Mairangi Bay
Auckland Secondary Schools Championships – Tuesday 26th March (only qualifiers from Zone events) – Mount Smart Stadium (TBC)
North Island Secondary Schools – Saturday 6 – 7 April
New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship – Wednesday 6 – 8 December

FEE (event dependent)

REGISTRATION

For more information, or to register for this activity, please go to “CLIPBOARD”. It is a NEW platform to view All Westlake Girls Sports and it is located on the Student and Parent Portals or just contact the Athletics Manager.

2024 ATHLETICS DAY – Friday 1 March

The Westlake Girls Athletics Day is an annual all school event and a major undertaking where everyone relocates to AUT Millennium Athletics Track, the home of North Harbour Athletics, for a day of fun. Students compete, participate, officiate or cheerlead to help their one to become the top HOUSE overall . There are two types of competitions on Athletics Day which are run separately, CHAMPIONSHIP or HOUSE. The CHAMPIONSHIP competition is for competitive athletes and helps to determine the school champions as well as the qualifiers for the regional championships. It will be held at the NORTH end of the track by the ENTRY GATE. The HOUSE events are focused on participation and having a go and will be run at the opposite end.

ALL STUDENTS must attend and enter at least 3 Championship or House events on the day. Every event earns 1 point but the CHAMPIONSHIP podium finishers will earn more. ALL YEAR 9 AND CYGNET STUDENTS MUST ENTER THE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS . Other students can opt for either Championship or House events. The Competitive and House competitions are separate events. Parents are welcome to support on the day but we ask that they watch from the South bank, opposite the HOUSE TENTS and students.

ENTRIES:

Registrations are only needed for CHAMPIONSHIP events. Students who wish to represent the school at the regional championships, the North Harbour and Auckland Secondary School Athletics Champs, must enter the CHAMPIONSHIP events to qualify. ENTRIES CLOSE ON MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2024.

HOUSE events are entered on the day by going to the event when your Year group is called.

FEE:

$5 will be added to each student’s account to assist with transport and hire of the venue.

UNIFORM:

Year 9 – 12: P.E uniform
Year 13: House Colours

WHAT TO BRING:

Students are to arrive at school or the venue ready for action:
PE uniform
Athletic apparel
Warm clothing
Packed Lunch & Snacks
Filled water bottle
Sun hat
Sun block
Towel, rug or chair – to sit on in case ground it damp
Secure bag to hold all belongings
And there may be fundraising stalls selling food and drinks to assist our premier

TRANSPORT:

Athletics Day is a major undertaking so please indicate if your daughter needs transport to the venue, AUT Millennium, 17 Antares Place, Mairangi Bay.
Students can make their way to and from the venue independently if they live closer to the venue than school but must be there by 9am. When they arrive, go directly to their HOUSE and find a spot to sit for the day.
Buses will be provided for students but you must indicate if your daughter needs a ride below before – FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2024. The buses will leave and return to school and students are to meet for the buses by the Payments Office at 8.15am. Buses leave at 8.30am. For more information, register below or contact the Athletics Manager.

REGISTRATION

For more information, or to register for this activity, please go to “CLIPBOARD” which is located on the Student and Parent Portals, or contact the Adventure Racing Manager.

Athletics Contact:
Will Lacey – Sports Manager
P: 09 489 4169 Ext 717
E: wlacey@westlakegirls.school.nz