Sports Academy (explanation)

(taken from http://www.otuinter.school.nz) 

Sport at Otumoetai Intermediate has developed and evolved over the years to a point where the school now offers over 27 different sports for the students to participate in at either a participatory or elite level.
The school has fostered a strong climate of student self belief and a play hard, play fair attitude to all competitive events.
 
Otumoetai Intermediate sports teams and individuals have forged a formidable reputation as sportspeople culminating in the school finishing in the top ranks of most sports during inter school and national tournaments. The school has consistently had winning teams in the NZAIM’s National Sports Tournament, the premier sporting tournament for New Zealand Year 7 and 8 students.
The academy provides a programme of seminars and practical training sessions for those identified through individual learning pathways. Seminar and workshop topics may include:

• Fitness and training 
• Goal setting 
• Nutrition 
• Professional sports career pathways 
• Sport BOP 
• Guest speakers 
• Skills workshops

Events will include:

• An annual sports camp at Totara Springs in Matamata where the students will meet and join other elite students from the upper North island in vigorous sporting activities and mentoring. 
• Winter Tournament
• NZCT AIMS Tournament
• Athletics
• Volleyball

Students selected for these tournaments would be involved in intensive training blocks utilising Otumoetai Intermediate staff and outside coaches.

The school has also developed strong partnerships with local community groups and businesses.
A significant partnership has been developed with EVES Realty who have provided sponsorship for the new representative tracksuits our sports people wear and sound equipment.

As a school we are committed to ensuring all students receive a large variety of sporting opportunities and to develop each student as an active participant in sport and exercise.  

For all students, coaches and managers there is an expectation of excellence in everything we do. This includes presentation, sportsmanship, team work and a high standard of skill development. It is our goal to maintain the school’s reputation as one of New Zealand’s premier sporting intermediate schools and to provide our year 7 and 8 students with the best opportunities for sport in the country.