Sport at Murrays Bay 2011

Sport at M.B.I.S. is an important part of school life. Opportunities offered include; Interclass games, Zone Sport Competitions for year 7 and 8, School Sports Events such as Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country and of course the After School Sports Teams; Badminton, Basketball, Brazilian Futsal Soccer, Hockey, Netball, Table Tennis, Touch and Water Polo. Most importantly our after School Sports Teams cater for all levels of ability. We encourage all to give it a go. M.B.I.S. is a leading school in offering a High Performance Sports Programme that challenges our students and helps establish routines and disciplines for sport.

Our school is a member of the Auckland Association of Intermediate and Middle School Sports Organisation. This enables our school teams and individual representatives who win Zone Day events to compete at a higher level in Auckland Champion of Champions Sports days.

M.B.I.S. and all affiliated schools in the Harbour Year7 and 8 Sports Organisation follow a Fair Play Code that outlines to players, coaches and officials what is expected of them to ensure a quality sporting experience for all. In summary we expect our students when representing our school to show fine Sportsmanship and exhibit Fair Play attitudes. Players must play within the rules and follow codes of conduct expected. The Code also promotes the 'Play to Win' attitude which is an integral part of sport at this level.

M.B.I.S. keenly promotes sports opportunities. Each year 34 students are selected to participate at the Totara Springs Sports Camp. At this event teams compete in 27 different sports and games. It’s a very demanding but enjoyable week. A team of 10 skiers will be able to represent us at the North Island Ski Champs. The biggest week of our Sporting year is the NZAIMS National Sports Champs. Our Teams who have achieved success during the year or have shown potential to compete at the national level are chosen to represent our school at this event. Each year we take about 80 students with staff coaches and parents to act as team managers and assistants.

A proud sporting tradition has been built up over the years and this has seen many successes and large numbers of students participating.

Many factors contribute to our school’s sporting success; The attitude, commitment and preparation of students, excellent support from parents, and the valued efforts from staff and parents who have coached, managed and organized teams and events.

Our aim is for all involved in Sport to have a very satisfying, valuable and enjoyable experience during their time at M.B.I.S.

Kevin Anderson
Director of Sport.

email: Kevin Anderson