More reps from the NC More reps from the NC April 8, 2021 By Pam Fraser Sport North Canterbury athletes are again shining, with a number selected in high performance squads, or getting top results in national competitions. Waterskiing Another Rangiora High School athlete, Diaz McKay has finished second in the U17 girls' slalom at the New Zealand Waterski Nationals at Lake Wiritoa in Wanganui. Rugby James Mullin, ex Rangiora High School 1st XV player, has been selected in the Crusaders U20 squad. Fletcher Newell and Angus Fletcher, also ex Rangiora High School are in ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Swimmers making a splash Swimmers making a splash April 8, 2021 By Pam Fraser Sport North Canterbury secondary school swimmers were making a splash in the pool at the Canterbury Secondary Schools 2021 Swimming Championships. Cassie Taylor topped the podium in the 16-18 girls 50m butterfly, representing Rangiora High School. Also on the podium were Seth Green, Kaiapoi High School, who finished second in the 12-13 boys 50m freestyle, Jorja Stott, Rangiora High School, second in the 14girls 50m freestyle, and Mason Jenkins, Rangiora High School, second in the 16-18 ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Waimak keep the ball rolling Waimak keep the ball rolling April 7, 2021 By Pam Fraser Sport The Waimak CCL men’s team have kept the ball rolling on their early season form with 3 wins from 3 outings. This weekend they defeated Mid Canterbury who had made the trip north to Kendall Park. The home side had a different look with a number of players away over the Easter weekend, and a few injuries. This gave young Zac Winter an opportunity for his first senior start, having debuted last season off ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Easter run – Pegasus parkrun #238 Easter run – Pegasus parkrun #238 April 6, 2021 By Pam Fraser Sport From our foreign correspondent: Mark Williamson, Forest of Dean parkrun (UK). We were promised a sunny Saturday for Easter and as we all know, the sun always shines on parkrun. In amongst the 89 Easter Bunnies and Chicks we welcomed at least three first timers, there may have been more but three parkmates turned up without a barcode and we all know the rules. #DFYB So it’s welcome to our Global Family - Benjamin BRADY, Rimu ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Polo success Polo success April 2, 2021 By Pam Fraser Sport The Rangiora High School polo team have been competing in the South Island Interschools Polo tournaments, culminating in the last tournament of the season over the weekend. They were competing in the D grade alongside Rangi Ruru B, St Margarets College and Christs College C. The team of Rebecca Barnett, Ella O’Conner, Maggie McDermott, and Jessica Orr won the D grade, and Rebecca Barnett was named grade MVP. A great finish to the school polo ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>