Homeschool Auckland Sport and Cultural Association

2011 in review

greatkidsnz — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:37:37 +0000

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,400 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 4 trips to carry that many people.

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HASCA HOCKEY – Summer Hockey Opportunity

greatkidsnz — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:41:23 +0000

HASCA HOCKEY UPDATE

This year HASCA has been proud to support a BOYS HOCKEY TEAM under its umbrella. The 6 aside boys hockey team is compiled of year 5/6 boys, coached and managed by Dean Haythornthwaite.

Players: Ben Colquhoun, Craig Evans, Ryan Evans, Luke Edwards, Asher Haythornthwaite, Matthew Copeland and Sam Hornblow.

As with our netball teams this year, our hockey players are making a name for themselves (in their competition) and really showing that we homeschoolers are a bit of a talented bunch. Here’s an update from (coach) Dean … We were coming second on the table until last week when we played the table leaders. Previously we had played them (Hauraki) twice resulting in a draw and a loss. This time the boys pulled out their best performance of the season to win 4-0. This puts us first equal with 2 championship games left in round three. We play Oteha Valley next Monday who are currently second, only 1 point behind us. Last time we played Oteha Valley they won 4-2 (we have lost two games all season Hauraki and Oteha Valley) so this is a must win game!

We’ll be sure to let you know how the season ends for our hockey players …and wish them all the very best!

Meantime, we’d like to say a huge thanks to Dean and Rachel Haythornthwaite for their vision and commitment to the HASCA Hockey team. Sincere thanks!

Dean would like to enter a team in the Summer Hockey (non competitive) Competition …so if any yr 5/6 boys or girls are interested in playing summer hockey please contact Dean Haythornthwaite via email dean@viadesign.co.nz

The Summer Hockey runs from 31st October, to 12th December. Monday nights around 5.30pm.

Rustic Sculpture (wood) Workshops

greatkidsnz — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:45:14 +0000

Rustic Sculpture Workshops – ENROL NOW

see – for more information

http://www.stephenmackay.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=33

When:

Monday 20th June 1:30-4:30pm
Monday 4th July 1:30 – 4:30pm

Cost:
$10 HASCA members
$15 non members

Where:
Takanini Church Hall 160 Great South Road Takanini, South Auckland
(the workshops will be held outside if weather permits)

More workshop dates to come…

You are welcome to book your child into one or both or let me know if
you are interested in future workshops.

To Enrol:
Please email Tarnya Burge tarnya@slingshot.co.nz.

Pumphouse Prodcution – Apr 13th

greatkidsnz — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:46:39 +0000

PRODUCTION @THE PUMPHOUSE

THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS LUNCH

Limited seating – reserve your seats today!

Justine Jorgensen has coordinated homeschool groups to attend the Tim Bray Productions at The Pumphouse for several years and will not be continuing to do so in 2011. HASCA will coordinate in the interim and offer these events to our community to enable us to get the heavily reduced ‘school group’ rates. A big thank you to Justine (on behalf of everyone who has attended these productions) for her years of commitment to coordinating and for her kindness.

Date/Show: Wednesday, 13th April 2011, 10.30am show (approx. one hour)

Cost: Groups 50+ – $9.00 per seat, Groups of 20-49 – $10.50 per seat. Hopefully we can get 50 people so we can get the cheaper rate. I will need to confirm this after the close off date. (Children under 1 are free sitting on a parents lap).

Please get your numbers (adults and children) to me no later than Tuesday, March 1st. (next week!)

Payment will be required no later than Friday, March 11th and will be non refundable if your reserved seats are cancelled after this date.

Email HASCA hasca.nz@gmail.com or Sandra sandy.andy@xtra.co.nz

About the show:

The Lighthouse Keepers Lunch

by Ronda and David Armitage
adapted by Tim Bray
songs by Christine White

Children love Mr Grinling, the lighthouse keeper. Join in the fun with Mr and Mrs Grinling, Hamish the cat and the greedy seagulls in a tale that cleverly blends all the favourite Lighthouse Keeper stories into one entertaining and funny show.

For more info: www.timbrayproductions.co.nz

HASCA NETBALL (Terms 2&3) Enrol NOW

greatkidsnz — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:44:54 +0000

Calling all keen NETBALLERS!!

Netball is a great way for your children to meet other homeschoolers, share interests, get some exercise, learn “team play” and pick up some new skills along the way. It’s a lot of fun too …for the players and the parents!

HASCA has been coordinating netball for home educated students for over 10 years. Last year, we entered four teams into the Netball North Harbour (NNH) Winter Comp (and Twilight Comp); Primary Yr-4 and Yr-5, and two Intermediate Yr-7/8 teams. All four teams did extremely well in their respective comps – with two of them winning their grades!

WINTER COMP 2011 – INFORMATION

HASCA will be entering teams into the Netball North Harbour ‘Schools’ Comp again this year.The Winter Competition runs for 14-weeks throughout Terms 2 and 3. Usually with 7-weeks of grading games followed by 7-weeks of competition games. Games are played on various weekdays and Saturday mornings at the Netball North Harbour Courts (or AMI Netball Centre), Onewa Road, Northcote. Players do not need to have played netball before, some ball skills would obviously be advantageous. Lower grades are open to boys & girls.

Year 4 & 5 age *8 & 9yrs …play on Monday afternoons from 4pm

ear 6 age *10yrs …play on Wednesday afternoons from 4pm

Year 7 & 8 age *11 & 12yrs …play on Thursday afternoons from 4pm

Year 9 & up age *13yrs+ …play on Saturday mornings

*approximate ages only

Most of our teams have a policy of holding weekly training sessions an hour or so before each game (to avoid extra trips for busy families) generally meeting at around 2:30pm at the NNH courts. Obviously this is largely dependent on what time slot we are given for our games by NNH, and also the individual coaches and what suits them best (and what suits the team).

COACH, MANAGER OR UMPIRE – WHICH ARE YOU?

Each team needs a coach, a manager and an umpire (provided for each game played). We have been fortunate to already have several coaches lined up (the wonderful people who coached last year are returning …thank you!!!) but would love to hear from any teens or parents who maybe interested in umpiring, or any of the above. Our umpires to receive ‘pocket money’ for their time. Note: Training & support is given to parent coaches and managers (and there are various umpiring courses available) through NNH.

NETBALL FEES – WINTER COMP

(Runs throughout terms 2& 3)

Fees have risen slightly this year as Netball North Harbour has introduced a compulsory ‘building levy’ to help fund their new building which will house an indoor court. HASCA’s fees have not changed. *$72-$82 per player plus uniform fee – Primary

*$76-$86 per player plus uniform fee – Intermediate

$84-$94 per player plus uniform fee – College

*approx fee based on 8-9 players per team, these may alter slightly

HASCA uniform [use] fee $20 per individual or $30 per family This fee assists HASCA to upgrade equipment each year and to replace uniforms as needed. After ten years some are tired- general wear and tear. In 2010, we purchased new netball skirts, tops, and bibs, for our two intermediate teams & will continue to upgrade our teams’ uniforms. HASCA membership fee (Jan-Dec) $15 per family per year All players will need to be HASCA members please. Please note: The HASCA uniform fee is payable just once (per sport) in a calendar year. This means, if your child plays in both the competitive Winter Netball Comp (terms 2 & 3) and the social Twilight Netball Comp (term 4), the fees will only be collected once. NNH do have a separate fee structure for each of their competitions. All fees will be payable to HASCA at least three weeks prior to the commencement of the competition.

A ‘Training Day’ will be held mid term 1 for all children who register their interest in playing for HASCA this year!

PLEASE EMAIL ME NOW…if you are a keen netballer OR a parent keen to assist with coaching/management OR a parent or teen willing to umpire a team for the season. Sandra at hasca.nz@gmail.com or sandy.andy@xtra.co.nz Email your child’s full name, age, DOB, & your child’s previous netball experience (if any).

POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR YR1/YR2/YR3 NETBALLERS We may be in a position to offer netball to younger boys and girls this year (years 1- 3) playing in the Kidzplay Netball Competition. Games in this ‘schools’ competition are played at Pinehurst School, Albany, on Saturday mornings during terms 2 & 3. Obviously this is very much dependant on interest (how many keen kiddies we get) and volunteers! Expressions of interest to me asap please. Thanks. Lastly, it is important to note that teams (in any of the grades mentioned above) will only ‘happen’ if we get enough age-specific players …and of course, a coach/manager/umpire for each team. We need commitment from all the right people to make things happen! Regards, Sandra Dawson Secretary / Netball Coordinator Homeschool Auckland Sport & Cultural Assoc. www.hasca.wordpress.com 09-4438250 PS: If you have already registered your interest with me (for 2011) there is no need to do so again. If you played last year and wish to play again this year – please do let me know asap. Thanks.

Youth Leadership and Sail Training Voyage

greatkidsnz — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:38:35 +0000

Youth Leadership and Sail Training Voyage

(sailing on the R Tucker Thompson sailing ship)

Bay of Islands, 25th April 2011 – 1st May 2011

The R.Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust runs life changing adventures (similar to the Spirit of Adventure) for young people aged between 13 and 18. The programmes are designed to develop confidence and leadership and can be life changing experiences. Not only that, the programme is a suitable activity for those who are undergoing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award …and is heaps of fun!

We have booked a VOYAGE – dates are: 25th April through to 1st May 2011.
We are aiming to have a full CREW enrolled – 12 students.
We welcome students aged 13-18 years to enrol.
We currently have 10 students confirmed so have JUST TWO SPOTS LEFT! (Students are a schooled / homeschooled mix)

Cost is $1,000 per student.

If you have a teen who may be interested, or want to know more information about the programme, please contact:

PAULA CROSSWELL on 09 236-3220

or email crosswell-hedges@clear.net.nz

or via HASCA hasca.nz@gmail.com

HASCA [AGM] Annual General Meeting – Mar 23rd

greatkidsnz — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:02:53 +0000

HASCA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

& COMMITTEE MEETING

** ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND **
WEDNESDAY, 23rd MARCH, 7.30PM
At Andy & Lynn Rolston’s home:
11 Anakiwa Place, Milford (park on the road please)

Enquiries to: hasca.nz@gmail.com