This term we are excited to launch a brand-new initiative right here on school grounds: the WAIBOP Sport Speed Development Program. Waikato Dio is the very first secondary school in the region to host this, bringing in certified Athletics Waikato Bay of Plenty coaches to help you level up your athleticism. Whether you are a track-and-field athlete preparing for competition or a winter sports player in your off-season, speed is your biggest asset.

 

This program runs twice a week right here at school on Mondays at 3:45 PM and Wednesdays at 2:45 PM, costing $95 for the term. No matter what sport you play, this will give you a genuine edge on the field, court, or track. Sign-ups are open now! 

 

 

The sport speed program, which includes athletics is an initiative WAIBOP is doing to build an athletics program in secondary schools, with Dio being the first. It is split into Track & field/Team sport, where students can develop athletic qualities for their sport.WAIBOP coaches will deliver the sessions, starting with Barrie Jennings.

 

It is a group training type program and will run at the school on a Monday (3.45) and Wednesday (2.45) afternoon.

If students then want to go to the Hawks night at Porritt on a Wednesday, Barrie is there from 4pm, and on the Hawks night (they would eventually need to register with Hawks) they get to do individual events.

 

If students want more specific event training with a dedicated athletics event coach (high jump, throws or 100m/800m), then that is separate from the 'Sport Speed' program - please contact Barrie Jennings directly for this 

Phone: 027 2634578

Email: barriej@athleticswbop.org.nz