This company is auditioned. The requirement of the choreography means only those students with experience and technical ability will be invited to be a part of the Rimu Company. They will perform at the Arts Showcase, Dance Showcase, and Prize Giving. All auditioned dance companies will participate in Dance NZ Made.

This company also can work with top contemporary choreographers.

Sign up Rangi Ruru Theatre Arts co-curricular groups Sign Up Form 2026 – Fill out form

OR contact Ms Bell via ‘Teams chat’ to audition.

Leader: Ms. Bell

Rehearsal times: Monday’s 3-4pm and Wednesday 7.45 – 8.35am

This company is auditioned for year 9 and 10 students. The requirement of the choreography means only those students with experience and technical ability will be invited to be a part of the Karo Company. They will perform at the Arts Showcase and Dance Showcase. All auditioned dance companies will participate in Dance NZ Made.

This company also can work with top contemporary choreographers.

Sign up Rangi Ruru Theatre Arts co-curricular groups Sign Up Form 2026 – Fill out form

OR contact Ms Bell via ‘Teams chat’ to audition.

Leader: Ms. Bell

Rehearsal times: Thursday’s 7.45 – 8.35am

A group audition takes place at the beginning of the year. This is a wonderful opportunity for girls in year 9 and 10 to build their dance skills as part of a dance company that meets once a week to rehearse. This club will dance at Dance NZ Made, Dance Showcase and the school Arts Showcase.

Sign up Rangi Ruru Theatre Arts co-curricular groups Sign Up Form 2026 – Fill out form

OR contact Ms Bell via ‘Teams chat’ to audition.

Leader: Miss Robertson

Rehearsal times: Thursday’s 7.45 – 8.35am

This company is auditioned and is for students in years 11-13. The dancers will be involved in Dance NZ Made, Performing Arts Showcase and Dance Showcase. Students are given the skills to help them further develop as dancers and are developed in an array of genres

Sign up Rangi Ruru Theatre Arts co-curricular groups Sign Up Form 2026 – Fill out form

OR contact Ms Bell via ‘Teams chat’ to audition.

Leader: Ms. Bell

Rehearsal times: Tuesday’s 7.45 – 8.35am

An opportunity is given to students in Years 7 & 8 to be involved in a performance dance group. This is not auditioned and allows students with less experience in dance the chance to experience performance, composition and choreography.

Sign up Rangi Ruru Theatre Arts co-curricular groups Sign Up Form 2026 – Fill out form

OR contact Ms Bell via ‘Teams chat’ to join.

Leader: Miss Robertson

Rehearsal times: Wednesday’s 2.45 – 3.30pm

Open to all students in Years 9–13 — no auditions required!

Join our Hip Hop group and learn fresh choreography, explore street dance styles, and perform in the Arts Showcase and Dance Showcase. This group is all about creativity, teamwork, and having fun while building your dance skills.

Sign up: Rangi Ruru Theatre Arts co-curricular groups Sign Up Form 2026 – Fill out form

OR contact Ms Bell via ‘Teams chat’ to join.

Leader: Miss Robertson

Rehearsal times: Tuesday lunch times

Open to all students in Years 9–13 — no auditions required!

Love Broadway-style dance and storytelling? Join our Musical Theatre group to learn iconic choreography, explore character-driven movement, and perform in the Performing Arts Showcase and Dance Showcase. Perfect for anyone who enjoys combining dance with drama and music!

Sign up: Rangi Ruru Theatre Arts co-curricular groups Sign Up Form 2026 – Fill out form

OR contact Ms Bell via ‘Teams chat’ to join.

Leader: Ms. Bell

Rehearsal times: Thursday lunch times

Available to all students in Years 7 – 13.

Music lessons are mostly individual 30-minute lessons, held during the school day.  Speech and drama lessons are usually in groups of two or three.

Once parents/caregivers have enrolled their daughter the ITM teacher will be in touch to organize the first lesson day and time.

Most lessons start from Monday Feb 9th.  They are held in the Music Department studios.

Costs: Parents/caregivers MUST enroll their daughter for lessons before they can start.

Lessons are $41.00 per individual 30-minute lesson – these are Gold sheeted to parents at the end of each term.

Further information, including other charges, is available HERE in the Rangi Hub, and also in the 2026 January and February editions of In Touch.

When: To be arranged with group members

Where: Music Department

Learn about playing chamber music as a team, prepare for workshops, masterclasses and enter the Chamber Music Contest.  Chamber Music generally goes until mid-June, but for senior groups who make nationals, it continues until early August.  There will be opportunities for junior students (particularly Years 7/8) who may not have entered the chamber music contest to form groups in the later part of the year, dependant on interest.

Check out some performances Rangi Sinfonia, Chamber Music, Rangi Players

You need to be able to play your instrument very well to a high level (generally Grade 6 or above) and be prepared to work really hard to learn to play together with self-discipline and direction.

Costs: Entry to Chamber Music Contest – usually $20pp.

Uniform:  Usually performance black or other by arrangement.

Register interest for 2026 between 8am Monday January 26^th and 3.30pm Thursday February 5th HERE

Being in a chamber music group in some cases will be dependent on a suitable combination of instruments being available.

Teacher in charge: Mrs Kingsbury

When: Thursday 7.30 – 8.30am

Where: P1, in the Music Department

In Jazz Band you learn about playing jazz and improvising. Prepare for lots of gigs – at school, in the community – Christchurch Big Band Festival, cafes/bars/clubs, and prepare for competitions.

Check out some performances  Jazz Band, Percussion, Rock Bands

You must be able to read music and must be learning your instrument for the entire year. Entry is via audition, or invitation. Open to saxophones, trumpets and trombones. There are no vacancies for a drummer, pianist, guitarist or vocalist in 2026.

You must be able to commit to the Jazz Band for the entire year.

Costs:  If there is travel to the Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival in Blenheim during August, the cost is around $750 – $800pp. This trip is not guaranteed every year.

Uniform: Jazz Band shirt hire – $25 per year.  Black trousers, black shoes.

Register interest for 2026 between 8am Monday January 26^th and 3.30pm Thursday February 5th HERE

Teacher in charge: Lana Law

When: Tuesday OR Wednesday 7.50 – 8.35am

Where: P1, in the Music Department

We perform in a range of styles on percussion instruments and have fun.

All you need is to be enthusiastic, playing (or have played) an instrument, and the ability to read music is an advantage, but not required. You do not need to be learning drums or percussion, but individual lessons are available at school if you are keen.

Check out some performances  Jazz Band, Percussion, Rock Bands

Costs: minimal

Uniform: usually performance black

Register interest for 2026 between 8am Monday January 26^th and 3.30pm Thursday February 5th HERE

Teacher in charge: Mr Thin

When: Monday 7.50 – 8.35am

Where: P1, in the Music Department

Rangi Players is a junior instrumental group primarily for students in Years 7 – 10.     All instruments are welcome, music in a range of styles is played.

Check out some performances Rangi Sinfonia, Chamber Music, Rangi Players
You need to have your own instrument and have been learning your instrument for at least two terms to join.  If you’re unsure whether you are at a high enough level talk to Mrs Kingsbury or your instrumental teacher about it.

You must be able to commit to Rangi Players for a full year.

Costs: minimal

Uniform: School uniform

Register interest for 2026 between 8am Monday January 26^th and 3.30pm Thursday February 5th HERE

Teacher in charge: Mrs Kingsbury

When: Tuesday 3.45-5.30pm

Where: P1, in the Music Department

Rangi Sinfonia is for more advanced instrumentalists. The group enjoys rehearsing music together and preparing for performances, including prizegiving.

Check out some performances Rangi Sinfonia, Chamber Music, Rangi Players

Rangi Sinfonia is for all year groups – you must be able to read music and play your orchestral instrument to a minimum of Grade 4/5 level. An audition is required.

Advanced string players will be invited to play in a string orchestra, which will rehearse during the Sinfonia Tuesday after school rehearsal time, by arrangement.

You must be able to commit to Rangi Sinfonia for a full year.

Costs: Rangi Sinfonia Intensive Saturday March 7^th 8.45am-5.30pm approx. $15-$20pp for lunch at the Boarding House. Other costs will be minimal – around $20–$40pp for entry to Aurora Festival and bus transport there and back.

Uniform: usually Performance blacks, or school uniform

Register interest for 2026 between 8am Monday January 26^th and 3.30pm Thursday February 5th HERE

Audition times and place to be arranged on Monday Feb 9^th/Tuesday Feb 10^th.

Teacher in charge: Mrs Kingsbury

When: Friday 7.50 – 8.35am

Where: P1, Music Department

Rangi Voices is for students in Years 7-10.  The choir performs a wide variety of music, including contemporary and musical theatre songs, at school and community events, as well as in the annual national Big Sing Competition.

Check out some performances Resolutions and Rangi Voices

Students need to enjoy singing together and learn about what it means to be a positive and contributing member of a choir. It is not necessary to have singing lessons or to be able to read music.

An audition is required – you will be asked to sing a verse of the National Anthem, Mrs Charlton will also check your vocal range.

You must be able to commit to Rangi Voices for a full year.

Costs: Big Sing entry and transport – approx. $20pp, Encore Choral Festival – approx. $10pp

Uniform: School uniform

Auditions are in P1 (downstairs in the music department) at the following times:

• Before school (7.50–8.35am) Wednesday February 4^th
• Before school and lunchtime Thursday February 5^th
• Before school and lunchtime Tuesday February 10^th

You may audition in pairs – one person completes the audition application on behalf of two people. 

Register interest for 2026 between 8am Monday January 26^th and 3.30pm Thursday February 5th HERE

Teacher in charge: Mrs Charlton

When: Monday 4.30-6.30pm, Thursday 3.45-5.30pm

Where: P1, in the Music Department

Resolutions is generally for students in Years 11-13 only.  There may be younger students invited to audition, at the discretion of Mrs Charlton. Resolutions sings a wide variety of music and performs to a very high standard.

Check out some performances Resolutions and Rangi Voices

You need to love to sing, be willing to work hard with a fantastic group of like-minded young wahine. An ability to read music and singing lessons are useful, but not essential. You do not need to have been in Rangi Voices.

The group size limited to a maximum of 30. An audition is required –the requirements for the audition will be sent to you once you register your interest.  Mrs Charlton will also check your vocal range.

You must be able to commit to Resolutions for an entire year.

Costs: Big Sing Regionals entry and transport – approx $20pp.  National Finale for 2026 is in Christchurch, if selected there will be an entry and student event fee – approx. $50-$80pp.

If not selected for Finale there may be a possibility of travel to Timaru for Cadenza, costs at this stage unknown but will involve travel by bus, overnight accommodation for two nights, meals and registration fees – est $400-$500 pp.

Uniform: School uniform

Register interest for 2026 between 8am Monday January 26^th and 3.30pm Thursday February 5th HERE

Teacher in charge: Mrs Charlton

When: Monday after school until 4.30pm. Other times for established bands may be possible by arrangement with Ms Howat.

Where: Music Department

Rock Bands are for students in Years 9 – 13 who have been learning their instrument/voice for at least a year.

In rock bands you learn how to play live music using some of your favourite songs for a performance during the year.  More advanced bands are encouraged to write their own songs so they can enter Rockquest.  Be prepared to work hard and have a lot of fun whilst doing so.

Check out some performances  Jazz Band, Percussion, Rock Bands

Costs: minimal – to be advised

Uniform: to be arranged

Register interest for 2026 between 8am Monday January 26^th and 3.30pm Thursday February 5th HERE

Teacher in charge: Ms Howat

Drama Club is for all students and generally run once a week led by a senior student. Drama Club is a casual and fun club where anyone can come along and experience drama and improve their skills in a fun and friendly environment. Activities include script work, character creation, games and improvisation. Drama Club is open to everyone years 7-13 and weekly attendance is not required but is recommended so you don’t miss anything.

Sign up: Rangi Ruru Theatre Arts co-curricular groups Sign Up Form 2026 – Fill out form

OR contact Ms Bell via ‘Teams chat’ to join.

Leader: Ms. Bell

Rehearsal times: Monday’s 3 – 3.45pm

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School produce a senior production (for years 11, 12 and 13 students) and a junior production (for years 9 and 10 students) each year. During your 5 years at Rangi, you will get to experience a variety of different production experiences from plays to musicals as well as on our own and joint with Christ’s College.

In 2026 our Senior Production is the musical ‘Once upon a one more time’. We will do a Junior Production which will be combined with Christ’s College. Information, with an overview of rehearsal times, will be given out at the first meeting of any production and parental consent is required. This is to ensure that parents are aware of the commitment needed. Information sent home regarding productions and events will include the relevant contact details.

Sign up’s for Senior production – please teams message Ms. Bell.

Junior production information will be out at the end of term 2.

Leader: Ms. Bell

Rehearsal times: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday’s

Stage Angels focus on theatre technologies, such as lighting, sound and stage management, throughout the year one afternoon after school per week. You will get to learn how to rig, focus and operate lights for theatre. We will also look at sound technology for theatre including creating soundscapes, sound effects and using microphones for theatre. Being a part of Stage Angels can lead to opportunities to work as crew for productions and to gain service hours working on school events outside of class time. Former Stage Angels work as technicians in the entertainment industry.

Sign up here OR contact Ms Cope via ‘Teams chat’ to join.

Leader: Ms Cope

Illuminate focuses on theatre technologies, such as lighting, sound and stage management, throughout the year one session per week. You will get to learn how to rig, focus and operate lights for theatre. We will also look at sound technology for theatre including creating soundscapes, sound effects and using microphones for theatre. Being a part of Illuminate can lead to opportunities to work as crew for productions and to gain service hours working on school events outside of class time. Former participants have gone on to work as technicians in the entertainment industry.

Sign up: Rangi Ruru Theatre Arts co-curricular groups Sign Up Form 2026 – Fill out form

OR contact Ms Bell via ‘Teams chat’ to join.

Leader: Ms. Bell Term 1 and 2/Ms. Cope Terms 3 and 4

Rehearsal times: Friday’s 7.45 – 8.35am

There are many benefits to doing theatre sports – it’s a great way to improve performance and confidence as well as speech and quick thinking there are lots of performance opportunities. Theatre Sports Club it is an opportunity to learn play improvisation games by playing them. Theatre sports in schools is an annual competition for improvised theatre held by the Court Theatre where school teams of up to six perform scenes in games based on audience suggestions scored by judging panel of the Court Jesters. Teams who progress through the heats are invited to participate in the grand final at the Court Theatre.

Sign up: Rangi Ruru Theatre Arts co-curricular groups Sign Up Form 2026 – Fill out form

OR contact Ms Bell via ‘Teams chat’ to join.

Leader: Ms. Bell Term 1 and 2/Ms. Cope Terms 3 and 4

Junior rehearsal times: Tuesday lunch times

Seniors: Term 2 will be after school Wednesdays at Christ’s College

Adventure Racing is an exciting team sport experience involving navigation over a course and includes the following activities: running, mountain biking, rogaine/orienteering, kayaking and rock climbing/abseiling.

No prior experience is needed to participate in Adventure Racing. All you need is a strong commitment, the ability to run and ride a bike, an appreciation for teamwork, and a passion for adventure and fitness challenges.

When: Adventure Racing is an event-based sport, predominately occurring in Terms 1, 2 & 3.

Training: Pre-event training sessions are scheduled throughout the year. It is also highly recommended you participate in the Wicked Rogaine Series throughout the year; to help with navigation skills and fitness, these are held on Wednesdays from 5.00pm – 8.00pm.

Uniform: Competitors are required to wear the Rangi Ruru P.E top and P.E shorts during competitions. An optional Rangi Ruru spandex is available for purchase from the Sports Office, and those participating in events must wear the Rangi Ruru Tracksuit, obtainable from the uniform shop.

You will need your own mountain bike and helmet for some events.

Transport: Unless the Sports Office organizes transport for an event or team training, students are responsible for their transportation to/from events/trainings.

Cost: $40 per student, plus transport costs and event/rogaine series fees.

Championship Events:

• 15-16 March: NZSS Adventure Racing Champs GO-4-12 Challenge (Year 10-13), Hawkes Bay.
• 11-12 April: SISS Adventure Race Champs (Year 9-13), Kaikoura
• 25-26 April: SISS Orienteering (Year 9-13), Dunedin
• 4 May: NZSS Rogaine Champs (Year 9-13), Karamu
• 5 May: Hillary Challenge Regionals (Year 11-13), Canterbury
• 11-13 July: NZSS Orienteering Champs (Year 9-13), Auckland
• 16 August: Canterbury Schools’ Adventure Race Champs (Year 7-13), Christchurch
• 8 September: Get-2-Go Challenge (Year 7-10), Christchurch
• 29 September – 2 October: Hillary Challenge final (if qualify)

Sign Up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’ or ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader:  Mrs Harrop

Aerobics is a high intensity sport combining elements of fitness, gymnastics and dance. We use the NZCAF programme and training runs through all terms. Although not a requirement, participants have several opportunities to represent Rangi Ruru and compete NZCAF routines in terms 2 & 3. Sessions are coached by Cara Thomson; an experienced aerobics coach, judge and athlete.

When: Terms 1-4. Aerobics Squad runs on Tuesdays 7:30-8:30am. The Fitness Team, a selected competition group of more experienced participants, trains on Mondays 7:00-8:30am

Where: Kerrs Gym / Elizabeth Reid Gym / Helen Kitson.

Events: Kickstart Advanced May 9/10 (Div 3+/FISAF), Kickstart Novice – a beginner competition June 20/21, CAIMS aerobics (Year 7-8 only) dates tbc, NZCAF Regionals 25/26 July (here at Rangi Ruru) and NZCAF Nationals 19/20 September in Dunedin.

Where: Kerrs Gym

Sign Up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’ or ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Mrs Harrop

When: Inter-secondary School Championships events during Term 1 and 4.

Events: Students will be selected after the Rangi Ruru Athletics Champs to compete in the CSS, SISS and NZSS Champs.

Where: CSS – Nga Puna Wai 17 & 20 March, SISS – Nga Puna Wai 28-29 March, NZSS – Whanganui 11-13 December.

Year 7&8 will be selected for CAIMS Athletics in Term 4.

Costs: Costs associated with events are a Rangi athletics singlet, spikes (if required) entry fees and events costs.

Leader: Mrs Lloyd

Available for Year 9-13 Students

When: Wednesday 3:15-4:15pm, Terms 2 & 3

Where: Rangi Ruru and different school gyms in and around Christchurch

Events: School, Canterbury and South Island events

Cost: Senior A $150, competitive $90, non-competitive $40, additional cost for tournaments and exchanges.

Uniform: is the school PE uniform but you need your own racquet.

Transport:

• Students can either make their own way to/from games or there will be taxis/school van offered to students who need transport.
• Students are to indicate via their TEAMS chat pages if they require transport each week.
• Taxis will depart/return to Rhodes Street (outside the front of the boarding house) and the school van will depart/return from Rossall Street entrance (opposite hockey turf).

Trials are required for this sport and will be held in Term 1.

Sign Up: Please sign up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Winter Sport Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson (Georgia)

Available for Year 7-13 Students

Year 9- 13 Basketball

Students have the option to engage in either social or competitive Basketball here at Rangi Ruru. Dive into the action by participating in Basketball trials for our competitive teams at the end of Term 1 (register for trials below).

When: Terms 2 & 3.

Competitions: The Senior A Basketball will compete in the Whelan Trophy competition which takes place on Tuesday evenings. ALL other Basketball teams (years 9-13) will compete in the School Sport Canterbury competition on Friday evenings. Additionally, both the Senior A and Junior A teams will attend a tournament during Winter Tournament Week.

Where: Home games are played at the Rangi Ruru Atawhai gym and away games are played at various school gyms in and around Christchurch.

Time: Games are played between 4pm-9.00pm and are 40 minutes in duration (20-minute halves).

Uniform:

• Senior A and Junior A: Issued a Basketball top and shorts at the start of the season.
• Senior B, Junior B & Social Teams: Need to purchase a Basketball singlet from the sports office at the start of the season and will wear Rangi Ruru P.E shorts.
• All players: Required to purchase a mouthguard before the first game. No mouth guard = No Play!

Transport:

• Students can either make their own way to/from Basketball games or there will be taxis/school van offered to students who need transport.
• Students are to indicate via their Basketball TEAMS chat pages if they require transport each week.
• Taxis will depart/return to Rhodes Street (outside the front of the boarding house) and the school van will depart/return from Rossall Street entrance (opposite hockey turf).

Cost: Senior A $180, Junior A $150, competitive $100, social $80.00. A basketball singlet can be purchased for $87 from the Sport Office. Additional costs for tournaments and exchanges.

Sign up to play Social Basketball: Year 9-13 social basketball players can individually sign up here and we will add you to a team once entries close OR send your team list through to Miss Thomson via a TEAMS chat. Forming a team requires a minimum of 8 players, with a maximum of 10 players per team. Furthermore, social teams MUST appoint/find a team manager, which can be two year 13 students, a teacher, or parents/caregivers.  Your team manager(s) MUST attend all game

Competitive Basketball Trials: Trials for competitive teams (Year 9-13) will be held in Term 1.

Sign Up: Sign Up: Please sign up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Winter Sport Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson

Year 7/8 Basketball

When: Friday afternoons in Terms 2 and 3.

Where: Wharenui Recreation Centre, Riccarton.

Time: Games are played between 4:00pm – 7:00pm and are 30 minutes in duration (15 minutes per half).

Uniform: A Rangi Ruru basketball singlet will be issued to the players at the start of the season and players are to wear their Rangi Ruru P.E shorts. Players will also need to purchase a mouth guard. No mouthguard = No play!

Cost: Approximately $40 per person.

Students who want to play basketball on a Friday night in the Winter (Term 2 and Term 3) will register through Miss Laws at the end of Term 1.

Leader: Miss Laws

Available for Year 9-13 students

When: Willows Secondary schools weekly cricket competition on a Thursday and 1x training per week (day and time TBC)

Where: Polo Grounds, South Hagley Park

1st XI Events: Gilette Venus Cup – Regional Qualifier and QUAD exchange.

Cost: $80 per term, additional costs for tournaments and exchanges.

Uniform: Some cricket gear will be supplied.

Transport:

• Students can either walk or bike/make their own way to/from games or there will be taxis/school van offered to students who need transport.
• Students are to indicate via their TEAMS chat pages if they require transport each week.
• Taxis will depart/return to Rhodes Street (outside the front of the boarding house) and the school van will depart/return from Rossall Street entrance (opposite hockey turf).

Trial: Tuesday 3rd February from 3:30pm-5:00pm at Rangi Ruru on the Hockey Turf/School Field

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson

Available to year 7-13 students

When: Inter-secondary School Championships events during Term 2.

Events: Students will be selected after the Rangi Ruru Cross Country event to compete in the CSS, SISS, CAIMS and NZSS Champs.

Where: North Hagley Park (Rangi Ruru Cross Country & CSS Road Race) Nga Puna Wai (CAIMS) Ascot Park (CSS Cross Country) and the 2026 NZSS Cross Country Champs venue is Wellington.

Costs: Costs associated with events are a Rangi athletics singlet (for NZSS), spikes (if required), entry fees and events costs.

Leader: Mrs Lloyd

Available for Year 7-13 students

When: Term 1 – Friday wind-training sessions 7.00am (starting mid-March). Terms 2 and 3 – Wednesday afternoon racing, Tuesday and Friday wind-training sessions, weekend rides.

Note: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are core team sessions, where attendance is expected. Tuesday is an optional session targeted at those cyclists who want more opportunities to develop and do not have any clashes with other programmes/commitments. On occasion throughout the season, Sunday morning may be used for specific team trainings, especially in preparation for key events. Cyclists will be advised of the placement of these sessions well in advance.

Where: Rides leave from Rangi Ruru in Terms 2 & 3 and cycle to Tai Tapu for racing; weekend rides – venue and time TBC.

The School Cycling Competition involves three races:

• Individual Time Trials where you race as fast as you can against the clock.
• Team Time Trials where you race in a group of 3-4 riders (5 for nationals), against other teams.
• Graded Scratch where you race in a group of people at a similar level, with first over the finish line the winner

For training you train as a team to learn how to do team time trials.

You will need your own road bike, helmet and vest that MUST be worn for riding to and from Tai Tapu.

Costs: Term 1 Wind training $40, Terms 2&3 $120 plus additional costs for attending events and purchasing Rangi Ruru cycling gear.

No experience is needed, and all levels will be catered for. Events include SKODA Southern Tour (Blenheim), SISS Road Cycling Champs and NZ Road Cycling Champs.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’ or ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Mr Van Rossen

Available for year 7-13 students

We have something for everyone, with or without your own horse.

You need your own mount for events, however not required for learn to ride sessions or polo. The cost will depend on the level of involvement. No experience is needed; newcomers are welcome.

Please sign up if you are keen to be involved. Sally Goldsmith (Equestrian Manager) will contact you after registrations close.

Learn to Ride: Mondays and Wednesdays after school, all terms

Learn to ride sessions help teach students how to ride a horse, and how to care for them. Trained horses are provided, transport to and from school included.

Cost: Approximately $75 per week. Includes: coaching, horse hire, and transport. Must commit to a whole term.

Polo: Thursday after school, Term 1 & Term 4

If you can ride competently then you can sign up for polo lessons. These run for six weeks followed by an interschool tournament. Trained polo ponies and gear included and transport to and from school provided.

Cost: Approximately $95 per week, including transport. Must commit to a full term of 6 weeks. All can be selected for teams

Private and Group Coaching: afterschool, weekends and holidays

With a range of instructors for dressage and jumping, at various locations

Interschool Competitions: Dressage, Show Jumping, Show Hunter, Polo, Eventing, Mounted Games. These are held throughout the year with minimum criteria and team selection required.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’ or ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

OR contact Mrs Goldsmith via ‘Teams chat’ to join.

Leader: Mrs Goldsmith

Fencing is a modern sport that evolved from historical sword fighting. It’s often described as “physical chess” because it combines speed, strategy, and precision. The Rangi Ruru fencing programme will run with the support of Fencing Mid-South.

When: Terms 1-3. Training/Game days and times awaiting confirmation.

Where: Helen Kitson / Kerrs Gym. Games – venue tbc but local to school.

Regionals and Nationals: a team of fencers is selected to represent Rangi Ruru at regionals in term 3 and if they qualify, nationals. Selection is based on attitude to training, attendance and performance at games.

Cost: approximately $100 per term. This is inclusive of hire of all equipment and entries to games. If a fencer has their own equipment the cost is reduced.

Leader: Mrs Harrop

Available for year 9-13 students

When: Games in Terms 2 & 3 on a Wednesdays from 3:30pm onwards at various turfs/fields in and around Christchurch.

Where: Rangi Ruru for trainings and games are at various turfs/fields in and around Christchurch.

A Uniform will be provided for 1st XI players and 2^nd XI player – all other team will be required to wear PE uniform. Players need their own boots, shin guards & socks.

Cost: 1st XI $180 plus tournament and exchange costs. All other subs are $40 plus transport costs.
Trials: Trials are required for this sport and will be held in Term 1.
Year 9-10 trial/Just Play: Monday 30 March 3:40-5:00pm and Thursday 2 April 3:30-5pm on the Rangi Ruru field.

Open Trial for 1st XI (11-13): Tuesday 31 March 3:30-5:30pm and Thursday 2 April 4:30-5pm on the Rangi Ruru field.

Sign up: Sign Up: Please sign up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Winter Sport Years 9-13’.

Leader: Mrs Sinclair

Available for year 9-13 students

When: Games are Wednesdays between 3:00-6:00pm in Terms 1 & 4

Where: Trainings at Rangi Ruru and games are played at various venues in Christchurch.

Uniform: Futsal kit supplied but you will require shin pads and indoor sports shoes.

Cost: Term 1 $80, Term 4 $50, social $40 plus tournament costs. Minimum of 8 students required per team.

Events: Canterbury Champs (Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 March) and Nationals (Wellington – Sunday 22-Wednesday 25 March)

Trials: Thursday, 5 February 3.30pm-5pm in Atawhai Gym and Tuesday, 10 February 7.15am -8.30am.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Mrs Sinclair

Available for year 7-13 students

The Rangi Ruru Golf Program caters to all skill levels, accommodating both beginners and advanced golfers. We have two main groups operating within the golf program which students can choose to participate in:

Option One: Golf lessons for beginners (Year 7-13) with Matt McDowell (Hagley Park Golf pro)

Option Two:  Round of Golf for Experienced Golfers (Year 7-13) – Ideal for students with golf experience, potentially holding a handicap, who enjoy a round of golf. No coaching involved.

Yr 9-13 students can enter the Canterbury Secondary School, South Island Secondary School, and National Secondary School events during the year.

When: Wednesday afternoons, Terms 1 and 4.

Where: Hagley Golf Course.

Time: Golf Lessons (3:00-4:30pm), Round of Golf (3:00pm-4:30pm).

Uniform: Rangi Ruru P.E gear (top and navy shorts), appropriate footwear (gym shoes), sunhat and wet weather gear should the weather deteriorate.

Equipment: Golf clubs are provided for students participating in the lessons. Students participating in a round of gold MUST provide their own Golf clubs and carry bag.

Cost: Approximately $110 per student for 6 golf lessons OR $90 per student for 6 x 9-hole rounds of golf. Cost will depend on numbers.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’ or ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson

Available for students in years 7-13

When: Events only.

Year 9-13 – Canterbury (CSS) and New Zealand Secondary schools (NZSS):  Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline and CSS Rhythmic Gymnastics.

Year 7/8 – opportunity to compete at CAIMS.

Where: Various venues around Canterbury and New Zealand

Cost: Entry fees. Gymnasts need to organise self-transport.

Sign-up when events are promoted to students via TEAMS.

Leader: Mrs Harrop

Available for year 7-13 students

When: Hockey is played throughout Terms 2 and 3. The 1^st XI play Friday evenings, all other teams play Wednesday afternoons/evenings.

Where: Trainings are held throughout the week on the Rangi turf either before or after school. Games are played at Ngā Puna Wai, Nunweek Park, Rangiora, Rolleston or Marist Club (St Bede’s College).

Players need their own hockey stick, shin guards, navy socks, and a mouth guard. Where possible, all teams are provided with a playing uniform, but the Year 9 teams may be required to wear Rangi Ruru PE uniform.

Trials (Year 9-13) – Trials are required for this sport and will be held in Term 1.

11 February: 3.15 – 5.15pm, 2025 1st XI, 2nd XI & Ma teams (including rowers). Nga Puna Wai.

17 March: Hockey Hit Outs (not a trial, just a chance to get stick on ball): 3.30 – 4.45pm Year 9&10, 5.00 – 6.15pm Year 11-13. RR Turf

19 March: Anyone new to RR (No Rowers), 3.30 – 5.00pm. RR Turf

24 March: 2025 Kahurangi & Kowhai Teams and Year 9’s, 4.00 – 6.00pm (No Rowers) – Nunweek Park

30 March: 2025 1st XI, 2nd XI, Ma teams plus those invited from 24 March trial (No Rowers), 4.00 – 6.00pm Nunweek Park.

1 April: Final Trial – Invitees and Rowers, 4.00 – 6.00pm Nunweek Park

Important dates: ANZAC Hockey Festival 12-15 April, Winter Tournament Week 31 August – 5 September.

Cost: Registration and match fees are dependent on the team (between $200 – $280). Players are expected to play every match (even during holidays when required). Tournament fees (1^st and 2^nd XI teams) and exchanges are additional.

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Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Winter Sport Years 9-13’.

Year 7/8 students – information will be available in Term 2. Teams will play in the Tuesday CAIMS competition.

Leader: Mrs Lloyd

Available for year 9-13 students

When: Games from 3:15pm on Wednesdays, Term 1 and Term 4

Where: Various indoor sports centres in Christchurch

Games from 3.15pm at various indoor sports centres in Christchurch and you must wear the Rangi Ruru PE uniform. Cost is $50 per term plus transport. Minimum of 8 students per team. Teams are put together, or you can create your own team. No trainings involved.

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Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson

Available for year 7-13 students

When: Day and time TBC. Terms 1 and 4

Where: Rangi Ruru pool

The benefits of gaining a foundation in life-saving skills are significant and considered extremely worthwhile at Rangi Ruru, so we offer several awards.

ROOKIE AWARD (Rookie, Super and Ultra) – An introduction to safety and survival skills for years 7 and 8. Includes clothed survival swimming, improving swimming skills and personal fitness for swimming. Cost – certificate only

BRONZE STAR – All girls complete their Bronze Star Award as part of the Year 9 curriculum. It serves as an introduction to Lifesaving to develop skills and knowledge of safe water rescue and survival. All sessions will be in the Rangi swimming pool & the day/time TBC. Cost – badges only.

BRONZE MEDALLION – Minimum age is 14 years or in the year in which you turn 14. Pre-requisites – the Bronze Star award is an advantage but not essential. All sessions will be in the Rangi swimming pool & the day/time TBC. Cost – badges only.

BRONZE CROSS, AWARD OF MERIT & DISTINCTION AWARDS – Pre-requisites apply. Please contact Ms Joyce for more information. All sessions will be in the Rangi swimming pool & the day/time TBC. Cost – badges only.

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Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’ or ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Ms Joyce

Available for students in years 9-13

When: Wednesday afternoons, Terms 1 and 4

Time: 3:15pm-5:30pm

Venue: Can alternate between the Christchurch Adventure Park (CAP) and Halswell Quarry. The primary goal of the Rangi Ruru MTB program is to enhance rider’s skills, build their confidence, encourage them to ride according to their capabilities, and foster a genuine enjoyment of the sport.

Uniform: Students are to wear the Rangi Ruru PE top and appropriate biking clothing/protective gear. Rangi Ruru Mountain Bike tops are also available to purchase from the Sports Office for $86.25 (optional).

Equipment: Riders MUST have their own Mountain Bike which is in sound mechanical condition and Helmet. Protective bike gear is recommended but optional (i.e. elbow pads, gloves, neck brace and back protection).

Please note: Riders will also have the option to enter the Canterbury Secondary School, South Island Secondary School, and National Secondary School events during the year.

Cost: $40 per term plus CAP lift pass, plus transport. Events costs are additional.

Transport:

• Students make their own way to/from the MTB venue on Wednesdays.
• Students are to indicate via their individual TEAMS chat pages if they are riding each week.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson

Available for students in years 7-13

When: Events only – Year 9-13 – CSS Triathlon, CSS Duathlon, South Island and National events; Year 7/8 – CAIMS.

Where: Various venues around Canterbury and New Zealand

You will need your own bike, helmet, wet suit/togs and Rangi Ruru sports uniform.

Cost: Entry fees plus any transport organised through school.

Sign-up when events are promoted to students via TEAMS.

Leader: Mrs Lloyd

When: Saturdays and/or Wednesday afternoons terms 2 and 3.

Where: Nga Puna Wai Indoor Centre and Hagley Courts on Saturdays and various venues on Wednesdays

You will need a Rangi Ruru netball dress, available from the uniform shop, and navy/black shorts to wear underneath. Saturday (including Supernet/Wednesday netball).

Cost: Between $210-$300 dependant on the team, Wednesday only $40. There are additional costs for teams who attend tournaments/exchanges.

Trials: are held in term 1 – see below, socials teams do not need to trial. Saturday competition starts end of April and there will be games during the holidays.

Seniors (11-13):

• Wednesday 11^th February 2:45pm-4:45pm (Snr A/B/C & those going on the Europe trip)
• Wednesday 1^st April 4:15pm-6:30pm
• Thursday 2^nd April 1:00pm-2:30pm

Year 10:

• Wednesday 11^th February 2:45pm-4:45pm
• Wednesday 1^st April 2:45pm-4:45pm
• Thursday 2^nd April 2:30pm-4:00pm

Year 9:

• Thursday 19^th March 3:30pm-5:00pm – Just Play
• Tuesday 24^th March 3:30pm-5:00pm
• Thursday 26^th March 3:30pm-5:00pm

Social netball – students can create their own teams or be placed in a social team and submit these to Miss Laws

For your information –

2026 Netball Exchange

If selected for the 2026 Senior A/B team there an exchange to Wellington from 22^nd-24^th April (during the school holidays).

Important dates:

• Netball parent evening: 16^th March
• Playing dates:
  • Saturday games: TBC
  • Wednesday games: 6^th May-1^st July 29^th July – 19^th August
• RRGS Netball Prize giving 7^th September 4.00pm

Senior A

• Senior A/B exchange: 22^nd-24^th April, Wellington
• Super Net Qualifying: Wednesday 29^th, Sunday 3^rd May, Wednesday 6^th
• Winter Quad: 2^nd-4^th August, Dunedin
• South Islands: 31st – August- 3rd September, Nelson

Senior B

• Senior A/B exchange: 22^nd-24^th April, Wellington
• SSC Development tournament: Sunday 9^th August, Christchurch

10A/9A

• Junior SISS: 6^th-9^th July, Christchurch
• Craighead Exchange: 4^th June, Timaru

10B/9B

• Craighead Exchange: 4^th June, Timaru

More information for tournaments/exchanges will be provided when necessary, including prices.

Sign up: Sign Up: Please sign up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Winter Sport Years 9-13’.

Leader: Savannah Laws (Senior) and Anna Kennedy (Junior)

Available for year 9-13

When: Wednesday after school from 3:15pm

Where: In Atawhai Gym. This is an opportunity to play pickleball against other schools around Christchurch through the Secondary School Canterbury Wednesday Competition.

Cost: $40

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Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson

Available for Year 9-13 students

When: October-March, trainings in the morning and after school 5 times per week in terms 1 & 4

Where: Trainings at Kerrs Reach, Rangi Ruru and Regattas at Twizel. The Maadi Regatta alternates between Twizel and Cambridge each year. Selection is required for the Maadi team.

Rowing is a sport which requires a large amount of commitment, Year 9’s are unable to row in term 1 but can join in term 4.

Students will have the opportunity to row competitively or in a development squad.

Cost: $5500 – $6000 per season gold sheeted over 6 months plus additional costs if selected into the New Zealand National Secondary Schools Championships team (Maadi Regatta). $800 – $1000 for development squad students, plus any additional costs.

Uniform: You will need the Rangi Rowing compulsory uniform and your own bike and helmet. For learn to row, Rangi PE gear is sufficient.

Sign-ups for Learn to Row open at the end of Term 3.

Leader: Ms Paterson

Available for year 9-13 students

When: Rugby 1^st XV (combined team with other schools) and is played on a Wednesday afternoon from 3.30pm-5.00pm in Terms 2 and 3.

Where: Rugby 1^st XV trainings are held on the Rangi Ruru school field and games are played at Burnside Park each week on a Wednesday.  Commitment to all trainings is vital, particularly for new players to the sport so they can learn safe contact techniques.

Cost: $80 plus tournament fees. Players must have their own boots, shorts, socks and mouth guard. Rugby jerseys are provided. There is a rugby tournament during Winter Tournament week in Term 3.

Sign up: Sign Up: Please sign up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Winter Sport Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson

Available for year 9-13 students

When: Rugby 7’s has day tournaments in Term 4.

Where: Rugby 7’s trainings are held on the Rangi Ruru school field with tournaments played at various venues in Christchurch and Nationals in early December – qualification required to attend.

Commitment to all trainings is vital, particularly for new players to the sport so they can learn safe contact techniques.

Cost: $40.00 plus tournament fees. Players must have their own boots, shorts, socks and mouth guard. Tops are provided.

Sign-ups open for Rugby 7’s at the end of Term 3.

Leader: Miss Thomson

Available for year 7-13 students of all running levels.

When: Wednesday’s 7:15am – 8:15am, Terms 1, 2, 3 & 4

Where: Meet outside the Kerrs gym at 7.15am

Coach: Gabi Newman

Cost: $40 per term.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’ or ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Mrs Lloyd

Available for year 9-13 students

When: Events only in Term 3

Where: Mt Hutt Ski Field

Skiing and snowboarding are event-based sport options at Rangi. You will need to be a competent skier/snowboarder to sign up to enter the competitions on offer. Support is provided to attend the Canterbury Secondary School Snowsports events. Students who wish to compete at a South Island or National level for school will need to be entered through school and will need whānau support and supervision to attend.

Cost: Entry fees plus any transport organised through school.

Sign-up when events are promoted to students via TEAMS and on the Sport page on The Hub

Leader: Mrs Stanton

We are fortunate enough to have a world class fitness centre and two wonderful coaches on-hand.

Science has proven time and time again that strength & conditioning (S&C) enhances sporting performance and has a significant impact on reducing injury risk. Motivated to keep our akōnga thriving in their sports, S&C at Rangi Ruru has become a staple part of sport training. We are fortunate enough to have a world class fitness centre and two wonderful and experienced members of staff working in this space: Mrs Joyce & Mr Kennedy.

Below are options open for all students focused on improving their strength and fitness

Feed the Cats:  serves as a great winter preseason workout or anyone interested in improving speed, agility and strength in a fun dynamic way. It runs before school every Tuesday in term 1 and 4.  Caters for all abilities. Lead by Mr Kennedy. Cost $40 per term.

Morning Mahi: serves as a great winter preseason workout or anyone interested in improving strength and aerobic fitness in a varied and engaging way. It runs before school every Thursday in term 1 and 4.  Caters for all abilities. Lead by Mr Kennedy. Cost $40 per term.

StrongHER: a 45-minute workout of bodyweight and light resistance designed to take your fitness and strength to the next level.  The programme caters for all fitness levels, all year groups and a great introduction to Strength and Conditioning training. StrongHER runs all year round. Lead by Mrs Joyce. Cost $40 per term.

Sign Up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Sports Code specific Strength and conditioning sessions: these are run by Mr Kennedy for our Senior A/B, Junior A, Premier and First / 2nd teams as part of their standard weekly training. Sessions are normally run before school and day/time will be confirmed after trials. There is an expectation these teams all attend these. There is no additional cost for these.

Fitness Centre

Available for year 7-13 students

When: Open Monday – Thursday: 7.30am-5.00pm; Friday – 7:30am-4:00pm.

Where: Fitness Centre

Personal Training, Group Exercise, Strength and Conditioning

Wear active gear and sports shoes. Bring a drink bottle and towel.

Introductory sessions essential for Years 7-9.

Please contact Ms Joyce via ‘Teams Chat’ for appointments and further information.

Leader: Ms Joyce

Available for year 7-13 students

When: Tuesday’s afternoons, Terms 1 and 4

Where: Sumner Beach – Corner of Stoke Street and The Esplanade

Time: 4:30-6:30pm

Transport: A bus will transport students to/from Sumner Beach departing Rossall Street Bus stop at 3:40pm and returning back to school at approx. 7:00pm. Students can also choose to make their own way to/from Sumner Beach.

Equipment: Participants will need togs, towel but a wetsuit and board are provided.

Cost: The cost is $165.00 for 6 lessons plus transport costs (bus hire) in Term 1. Term 4 will be a similar cost but won’t be confirmed until the end of Term 3.

Please note: This is designed as a “learn-to-surf” program. If you are interested in competing, please inform the sports office, and we will be happy to guide you.

This is a highly sought after sport and spots are limited so get in quick! Priority will be given to students in Year 9-13 over those in Year 7-8.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’ or ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson

Available for year 7-13 students

When: Trainings available for non-club swimmers on Monday afternoons in Terms 1 and 4. These sessions are for non-club swimmers at any level. They focus on building endurance and improving style by using a variety of drills and skills. A minimum of 40 lengths is swum during the session. You will need your own togs, goggles and cap.

Where: Rangi Ruru school pool

Cost: $40 per term

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’ or ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Ms Joyce

Swimming Events:

Available to year 7-13 students

Events:

Swim Racing:

Y7/8 – CAIMS Swimming Term 1

Y9-13 Canterbury Secondary Schools: 31 March and New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming:  30-July – 4^th August, Auckland.

Artistic Swimming: South Island Secondary Schools Artistic Swimming – May 15-17 (Parakiore) and New Zealand Secondary Schools Artistic Swimming Sept 26-30 (Hamilton).

Costs: Entry fees. Athletes need to organise self-transport unless the school communicates otherwise regarding team travel.

Sign-up when events are promoted to students via TEAMS.

Leader: Mrs Lloyd

Available for year 7-13 students

Year 9-13 Tennis

When: Games are on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30pm in Terms 1 and Term 4
Coaching – Wednesday afternoons for learn to play tennis, Tuesday and Thursday morning for Premier Tennis Team and Monday mornings for competitive

Where: Rangi Ruru tennis courts and various venues in and around Christchurch.

Equipment: All players will need their own tennis racquet, balls are provided.

Rangi Tennis Programme:

Premier Team – This is our top tennis team which trains twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with Daiki (Rangi Ruru tennis coach). Games are from 3.15pm-5pm at Wilding Park on Wednesday afternoons. Cost $110 Term 1, $90 Term 4, plus tournament costs.

Competitive Tennis Teams (Year 9-13, Interclub level players) – Games from 3.15pm on Wednesday afternoons, at various venues in and around Christchurch. Teams will be put together based on try-outs. The top competitive teams will train on a Monday morning 7:15am-8:15am. Must wear Rangi Ruru PE uniform and costs are $90 per player per term.

Note – Players will be selected from the wider Premier Squad to represent Rangi at the various tennis tournaments held in terms 1 and 4.

Social Tennis Teams (Year 9-13) – Games from 3.15pm on Wednesday afternoons, at various venues in and around Christchurch. Students can submit their own team of up to 6 players, or teams will be put together from registrations. Must wear Rangi Ruru PE uniform. Cost $40 per term (no coaching).

Learn to Play – Wednesday afternoon (3:00-4:00pm) coaching lessons on the Rangi Ruru courts with Rhys (Rangi Ruru tennis coach) or one of his coaches. This is open to Year 9-13 students (all abilities) who want a group tennis lesson (no matches/competition). Cost $80 per term.

Tennis Try-Out sessions are as below:

• Premier Squad ONLY (no social players): Tuesday 3^rd February 7:15-8:30am on the Rangi Ruru tennis courts.
• Competitive players (no social players) need to attend the following session so we can confirm team selections: Wednesday, 4 February 2:45-4:00 pm on the Rangi Ruru tennis courts.

Note – Social and learn to play tennis players do not need to attend the try-out sessions.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson

Year 7 & 8 Tennis coaching

When: Tennis Coaching – Wednesdays from 3:15pm-4:30pm in Terms 1 and Term 4

Where: Rangi Ruru tennis courts.

Equipment: All players will need their own tennis racquet, balls are provided.

This is open to all abilities who want a group tennis lesson to develop their tennis skills. Cost is $80 per term.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’.

Leader: Miss Thomson

Available for year 9-13 students

When: Wednesday afternoons in Terms 1 and 4.

Where: Various fields in and around Christchurch.

Time:

• Junior & Senior Social Teams: 3:00–4:00pm
• Super Touch: 4:00–5:30pm
• Junior Prem: 6:10pm at Nunweek (Kōtiro Touch Module)
• Super Touch (Belfast): 4:50pm and 6:45pm in the SuperTouch School Module & Belfast Women’s Prem Module

Training: Training times vary for competitive teams and social teams can request to have team training.

Uniform:

• Super Touch and Junior Premier Touch teams: Will be issued a Touch top at the start of the season. Players will need to purchase Rangi Ruru spandex shorts from the Sports Office at a cost of $45. Super touch players will be required to play games in Touch Boots while it is optional but highly recommended for Junior Premier Touch players.
• Senior B and Social teams: Rangi Ruru PE uniform (P.E top and navy shorts), white socks and sports shoes for all games.

Cost: Super Touch $80 per term player per term, plus tournament fees. All other teams $40 per term.

Sign up to play Social Touch– Year 9-13 Social Touch players can individually sign up, and we will add you to a team once entries close OR send your team list through to Mrs Sinclair via TEAMS chat. Team lists will need to be emailed to Mrs Sinclair by Friday, 6 February. Social teams require a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 16 players. Furthermore, social teams must appoint/find a team manager who will attend ALL games. Team managers can be two year 13 students, a teacher, or a parent/caregiver.

Touch Trials:

Tuesday, 3 February 3:30pm-5.30pm.

Wednesday, 4 February 2:30pm – 5:30pm.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Mrs Sinclair

Competitive & Social teams – Year 9-13

When: Monday afternoons in Terms 1 and Term 4

Where: Games will be played either at home (in Atawhai or Kerrs gym) or in various school gyms/venues around Christchurch.

Time: Between 4pm-9pm. Juniors are usually between 4pm-6pm and seniors are usually between 6pm-9pm.

Training: Training times vary for competitive teams and social teams can request to have team trainings.

Uniform:

• The Senior A and the Junior A teams: Will be issued a volleyball top at the start of the season. Players will need to purchase Rangi Ruru spandex shorts from the Sports Office at a cost of $45 and knee pads are optional to wear for juniors and compulsory for seniors.
• Senior B and Social teams: Rangi Ruru PE uniform (P.E top and navy shorts), white socks and sports shoes for all games. Knee pads are optional for players to wear.

Cost: Senior A $80 per term plus tournament fees. Other teams $40 per term. Teams involved in tournaments will have additional costs for each tournament.

Social teams: Send your team list through to Miss Laws via TEAMS chat. Social teams require a minimum of 8 players. Social teams must appoint/find a team manager who will attend ALL games. Team managers can be two-year 12/13 students, a teacher, or a parent/caregiver.

Competitive trials:

Seniors (11-13):

• Tuesday 3^rd February 3:30pm-5:00pm
• Wednesday 4^th February 5:00pm-6:30pm

Juniors (9-10):

• Wednesday 4^th February 5:00pm-6:30pm
• Tuesday 10^th February 3:30pm-5:00pm

Tournaments:

Senior A:

• Mainland Champs (Christchurch): 20^th-22^nd February
• Summer Quad (Christchurch): 8^th-10^th March
• Canterbury Champs (Christchurch): 13^th-15^th March
• Volleyball Nationals (Palmerston North): 22^nd-28^th March

Junior A:

• Senior Canterbury Champs Christchurch): 13^th-15^th March
• Junior Canterbury Champs (Christchurch): 6^th-8^th November
• South Islands (Christchurch): 17^th-19^th November

All information regarding tournaments will be sent out closer to the time, including costs.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Laws

7/8 KiwiVolleyball

KiwiVolley is a modified game for Year 7-8 children which can be played indoors, on grass or the sand.

Canterbury Volleyball runs leagues in Term 1 and 4. This league combines both skills and games – perfect for those starting out in Volleyball.

When: Wednesday afternoon, Term 1 and 4

Location: Heaton Intermediate, school field

Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm

Cost: Approximately $60 per term.

Sign Up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’.

Leader: Miss Laws

Available for year 7-13 students

Year 9-13 Water Polo

When: Term 1 – open competition, games played on either Tuesday (A Grade) between 7:15-9:30pm or Wednesday (B Grade) between 4pm and 9:30pm. Term 4 – Year 9 and 10 competition only with games played on Tuesday evenings, between 7:17pm and 9:30pm.

Where: Trainings – Rangi Ruru School pool, either before or after school; Games – Jellie Park and/or Taiora QEII

No experience needed but a good swimming ability is a big advantage.

Players will need their own togs and swimming cap.

The Senior A team will attend a SISS and national tournament in Term 1. In Term 4, the junior team may attend a SISS Junior tournament.

Cost: Senior A $175 Term 1, $50 Term 4 plus tournament costs. Junior A $130 Term 1, $175 Term 4 plus tournament costs.

Rangi Ruru Water Polo Togs are available to purchase from the Sports Office for $110 (compulsory for attending tournaments).

All NEW to Rangi and/or Water Polo (year 9-13) can attend a shoot around session: Tuesday, 3^rd February 3:40pm-5:00pm in the Rangi pool.

Year 9-13 Water Polo Trials: Wednesday 4th February 2:45pm-4:30pm at the Rangi pool.

Senior/Junior A&B trials (year 9-13): Wednesday 4^th February 2:45pm-4:30pm & Thursday 5^th February 3:40pm-5:00pm the Rangi Pool.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson

7/8 Water Polo

When: Monday evenings, Terms 1,2,3 and 4

Where: Taiora (QEII)

Trainings: Sunday afternoon. School Pool (Term 1 & 4) and Christ College pool (Term 2 & 3)

Own swimming togs and school swim cap required.

Cost: Approximately $120 per term.

Sign Up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’.

Leader: Miss Laws

Available for year 7-13 students

When: Thursday morning 7.30-8.15am. Terms 1-4.

Where: Room R2 at school (Rossall Street building) or the HKFC (Helen Kitson Function Centre). Our yoga classes will combine movement to increase flexibility and strength, with relaxation and breathwork to foster wellbeing. Your instructor is Tania who is an experienced instructor who is currently teaching in schools and sport organisations in Christchurch.

Cost: $80 per term.

Sign up: Please sign-up via this link –  Sign in to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Once signed into the portal, click on ‘available eForms’ and select ‘Sport Sign Up Years 7&8’ or ‘Sport Sign Up Years 9-13’.

Leader: Miss Thomson`