Sport Sport plays an important part in the life of Christchurch Boys’ High
Boys select one sport for each season from the following list:
School. The School believes that all pupils derive benefit from
Year 9 Boys In Winter
exposure to both team and individual sports. The School has a
Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Hockey, Road
proud record of sporting excellence with a large number of teams
Cycling, Rugby, Football, Squash, Table Tennis.
and individuals gaining both regional and national prominence.
Year 9 Boys In Summer
Staff make a large commitment in both coaching and administration
Archery, Athletics, Cricket, Golf, Kayaking, Lifesaving, Rowing,
and are proud of the standards reached. The facilities are outstanding
Softball, Squash, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Yachting.
and include large playing fields, all-weather cricket wickets, an allweather athletic training track and tennis courts, a heated filtered
Boys select one sport for each season from the following list:
swimming pool, two excellent gymnasia and a fitness centre.
Year 10 Boys In Winter Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Hockey, Road
Boys are normally encouraged to take part in one winter and one
Cycling, Rugby, Shooting, Football, Squash, Table Tennis.
summer sport and are expected to play for the School.
Year 10 Boys In Summer
In most sports some form of inter-school competition is available.
Archery, Athletics, Cricket, Golf, Lifesaving, Rowing, Softball,
Practices are usually held after school with most competition being
Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Tramping, Volleyball, Water Polo,
on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Yachting.
In addition to the sports listed opposite, teams are formed to
Years 11, 12 and 13 Boys may take one sport in each season
compete in Swimming, Triathlon, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Bowls
if they wish.
and Skiing. The School has also been represented in Equestrian and Shooting events.
“The School has a proud record of sporting excellence with a large number of teams and individuals gaining both regional and national prominence.”
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