Today’s featured student is a top rower from Takapuna Grammar School – Evan Williams. Evan won the under 18 single sculls at both the College Sport Auckland Head of Harbour Regatta and the North Island Secondary School Championships earlier this year, and although school rowing season was cut short with the cancellation of MAADI Cup, he’s kept up his rigorous training schedule at home. We caught up with Evan to find out how he’s staying motivated, who he looks up to, and who has helped him along the way. …
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Student Spotlight: Gabriella de Latour
Next up in our Student Spotlight feature is year 13 student Gabriella de Latour. She is code captain for netball, cricket and lifesaving at Diocesan School for Girls. She has been nominated by her school for the significant contribution she has made to her chosen sports and her inspiring leadership for the whole school community. Gabriella started playing netball and cricket at a young age. She also started surf lifesaving with nippers at Pauanui Surf Lifesaving Club, then began IRB racing once she became a qualified lifeguard. She loves the…
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This is the first feature in our new ‘Student Spotlight’ series, aiming to highlight a range of inspiring students across Auckland for their involvement and love of sport. First up is year 12 Rosehill College student, Taryn Richmond. Taryn is stalwart of the Rosehill rowing team, and during the winter season she plays netball at premier level for both school and club. We caught up with her to find out about the role sport plays in her life, and how she’s staying motivated during lockdown. How did you get into netball…
Read MoreResources for keeping active in isolation
During the COVID-19 lockdown, you may find it harder to stay motivated and keep active so we’ve put together a list of resources that you may find helpful. For everyone: Sport New Zealand – COVID-19 Public Advice Balance is Better – COVID-19 and youth sport in New Zealand For students: Sky Sport Next Home Advantage Les Mills At Home Workouts PE with Joe Mental Fitness During Uncertainty Capital Football Individual Home Programme – Youth U13-18 New Zealand Football Home Training Programme Indoor Rowing Challenge – Eric Murray Invitational Can’t…
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