Sport at EOHS
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Sport at East Otago High School is well recognised as providing students with the opportunity to reach for their goals and interact with friends outside of the classroom. Participation in sport throughout high school years helps in producing well rounded young adults and we encourage all students to sign up for a sport. At East Otago High School, we aim to establish a positive sporting culture within the school. We have high expectations for commitment, behaviour and sportsmanship, whether it be during a school house sport or a competitive competition; students should always respect the referee, their competitors, the coach and supporters.
We are lucky at East Otago High School to have experienced coaches amongst our staff, parents and community who along with some senior students, volunteer their time to provide coaching and support for all our various teams. The school has a wide range of sporting equipment along with considerable sports grounds, outdoor courts for netball, tennis and basketball and a gymnasium.
Sporting success is always acknowledged, from those who achieve at a regional level all the way up to national representatives. Inter-House sporting competitions are held throughout the year and we also hold School Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country events. Inter-School Sports Exchanges are also held with Maniototo Area School and Tokomairiro High School each year.
Intermediate – Year 7 & 8
- Futsal is played on a Wednesday afternoon at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin.
- Touch Rugby is very strong at EOHS, we generally have two mixed teams playing at the Kensington Oval in Dunedin on a Thursday afternoon.
- Intermediate Volleyball is played on a Friday evening at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin.
Secondary – Year 9-13
- Year 11-13 volleyball teams play on a Monday evening at the Edgar Centre. Year 9/10 volleyball teams play on Friday afternoons at the Edgar Centre.
- Senior touch rugby is popular and played in Dunedin on a Tuesday afternoon.
- Handball is rising in popularity and we have a team play in Dunedin on a Wednesday afternoon.
- Futsal is played at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin on a Thursday afternoon.
Several sports are offered through local clubs including equestrian, golf, squash, shooting, swimming and bowls.
Students attend North Otago Primary Schools Swimming, Otago Primary Schools Swimming and Otago Secondary Schools Swimming Champs each year. We have an Equestrian team that competes at local events.
Intermediate – Year 7 & 8
- Intermediate Netball is played at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin on a Thursday afternoon.
- Intermediate Basketball is called Kiwihoops and is played at the Edgar Centre on a Monday evening.
- Our intermediate six a side hockey teams play on a Friday evening at the Turf at Logan Park in Dunedin.
- Rugby for this age group is played through the Eastern Rugby Club on a Saturday morning.
Secondary – Year 9-13
- Basketball for boys and girls at secondary school level is played in Dunedin on a Friday night at various school gyms.
- We have a Senior Hockey 1st XI team that travels to either the McMillan Turf or Kings HS Turf in Dunedin on a Monday evening to play. There is also a 6 a side competition on Tuesday evenings if we have enough players for two teams. The 1st XI has the opportunity to attend the SISS Hockey Tournament in September each year.
- Netball is played for all Year 9-13 students on a Saturday at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin. We normally have a Year 9/10 team and a Senior team each year. These teams have the opportunity to attend SISS tournaments in July and September each year.
- If we are unable to field a team of our own we are able to provide opportunities for girls and boys to play rugby with Dunedin schools.
Sport Code of Conduct
EOHS has a Sport Code of Conduct (see attached), students are expected to demonstrate the school value of Motivation by attending all practices, meetings and games. Practices will be in the daily notices and mostly happen at lunchtime. If you are unable to make a training session or game you MUST let your coach know in person or by email.
To read or download a copy of the Sports Code of Conduct followed at EOHS, click here: