AIMS GAMES CROSS COUNTRY SUMMARY AND RESULTS

Hi all

The 9th NZCT AIMS GAMES Cross Country Championships were held at Waipuna Park, Tauranga today. A huge thank you to all runners, officials and supporters for making the day so spectacular. A large crowd came along to support, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

Congratulations to the Samuel Tanner, competing in the Division 1 Boys race representing Tahatai Coast School Papamoa for setting a new race record today. His time of 10 minutes 35 seconds beat the previous time set by Isiah Priddey (Peachgrove Intermediate Hamilton - 10.46 in 2011).

Huge congratulations to the medal winners. Attached are a full set of results (please click on tabs at the bottom of the spread sheet to bring up each year/gender/event). Individual, Teams Race and Relay place getters were presented with their medals at the cross country venue today, we encourage you to wear your medals with pride and be proud of your amazing achievement.



Congratulations to Tauranga Intermediate for taking out the School Championship 12km Relay.

Check out the action at the AIMS GAMES Cross Country

Check out this video of the AIMS GAMES Cross Country.

NZCT AIMS GAMES - Cross Country

Well done to Mr Arthur and his X Country Team today. Some outstanding results in trying conditions. Results were:

3rd Logan Karauria Division One Boys

3rd Division One Girls Team

2nd Division One Boys Team

3rd Division Two Girls Team

1st 12km Championship Relay

A great days competition and very special to have Dick Quax 1976 Montreal Silver Medallist in the 5,000m. All the best to our competitors who are starting at the various sports tomorrow.

NZCT AIMS GAMES - DRYSDALE at OPENING CEREMONY

Exciting times with only 2 sleeps until the AIMS GAMES kicks off. Great to see Old Boy of Tauranga Intermediate an Olympic Gold Medallist Mahe Drysdale speaking at the opening. Can't wait! Check out the photo and article at SunLive.

NZCT AIMS GAMES PRESS RELEASE

Media Release Snapshot

The NZCT AIMS GAMES has grown to be one of the largest sporting events in New Zealand. This year, with the addition of Rugby League to the games and two visiting schools from Melbourne, numbers have grown from 121 schools and 4600 athletes in 2011 to 166 schools (one more included today) and over 6000 athletes in 2012. With the games continuing to grow each year, interest is growing from media as well. Sam from the TV1 Breakfast show will be filming from the Mt Main Beach from 7am on Monday 10^th September with a variety of challenges in place for him to enjoy. The Erin Simpson Show, a popular television show among young people is broadcasting from the games on Wednesday 12^th September and kiwikidsnews.co.nz, a website which has students covering news, is also getting involved in the tournament.

PETER BURLING - visits TIS

We were extremely lucky for ex-student and olympic silver medallist Peter Burling to visit our school. Peter was welcomed by a rousing haka from Matai House and then addressed the school, fielded questions and showed of his silver medal. Peter an ex Rata House member took great pride in speaking of his feats although extremely humble.

It was great to have Peter back and we are proud of his achievements!

North Island Road Cycling Success

Theo with his two Gold Medals for the Team Time Trial & Individual Road Race

On Thursday 30 August our Road Cycling team and Mrs Hulbert travelled to Taupo for the North Island Road Cycling Championships. The day involved a Team Time Trial and Individual Road Race around the Taupo Car Racing Track. In windy conditions we had some great success.

Thank you to our parents who assisted with transport and also Mrs Hulbert for her efforts with training and organising the team.