Skiing

Introduction

Auckland Grammar School offers skiers the opportunity to join a competitive team that trains and races in the third term of the year. The ski team trains over several weekends and competes at the North Island Secondary School Skiing Championships on Mt. Ruapehu.

In 2013, Auckland Grammar became the first public school to win the championship since 1990.

General Information

Terms played: Term 3

Game days: Sunday-Wednesday

Practice times: 1-2 weekends plus trials

Costs:

• Lift pass, coaching fee
• School pays competition fees
• Accommodation costs for Championships

Equipment: Skis, boots, poles, goggles (full alpine gear)

Registration: Term 1 and late Term 2

Master in Charge: I. Rowe. Students are able to speak to him in the Mathematics department during the School day or contact him via email.