SGHS will be entering teams into the Southland Senior Adventure Race on Thursday 26 March 2026. The race includes disciplines of MTB, trekking, kayaking & navigation – in teams of four. This is a one day event running from 9.00am – 3.00pm with the focus on team work amongst the students without parent help. During the kayaking section every team member will wear a life jacket and in a enclosed pond.

Southland Tri Club will be sending health and safety briefing in a detailed email and forwarded to you. Please ensure both you and your child are familiar with that email. For safety reasons, it is important that students follow instructions given to them by the Southland Tri & Multisport Club on the day and follow SGHS student code of conduct. Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and put themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in caregivers being contacts to collect their child.

Please read through the following information below and complete the permission form due by Thursday 19 March 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the Adventure Race, please contact our Sports Co-ordinator;Caitlin Kingsland at [email protected]

• Venue: Omaui
• Date: Thursday 26 March 2026
• Arrival: all competitors arrive at 8.50am and meet by the SGHS flag. Once all your team have arrived the team must have their names checked off with the Sports Office staff who will also check that every team have the compulsory items listed below. The team member who is carrying the phone will then collect their teams race bibs form the registration tent and exchange cell phones numbers with the organiser for safety reasons.
• Start: Meet for Health and Safety briefing at 9:00am race starts at 9:30am Approx Finish: 2:30pm-3:00pm
• Who: Students in Years 11-13.
• Cost: $20 per student – ($40 per team of four).  The sports office will do their best to complete full teams where needed. Any race bib that is not returned will be invoiced $40 per bib. Registrations and payment close 10 March 2026
  • Please Note: Board financial procedure requires payment in full, by the due date for your child to purchase resources, participate in sports or attend trips/events. Payments received will be allocated to the oldest unpaid fees and charges owing on your child’s account first. Extra-curricular activities operate on a “pay before you play” policy.
• Uniform requirements: Full SGHS PE Uniform, suitable footwear for running in e.g. sneakers
• Other requirements: Each student will need:
  * Waterproof Jacket* Small backpack to take with them while racing
  * Clothing sufficient for the weather, eg sunhat or thermals
  * Food and water sufficient for 5 hours * Personal Medication * Towel, Sunscreen
  * Bike (not a road bike) and helmet (can be borrowed)
  * Change of clothes for afterwards, as its highly likely that students will get wet during the race
• Each team will need: one survival blanket, one whistle, one cellphone that is turned on and in a plastic bag (phone number to be given at sign in for emergency)
• Transport: Parents to arrange necessary transport  for your child or carpool is encouraged to and from the venue. Students must check out with SGHS staff before leaving with parents.

This event is managed by the Southland Tri and Multisport Club in support with Adventure Southland and contains risks, including common injuries like strains, bruises, dislocations, and though drowning is uncommon with this event it could occur. SGHS will help to manage risk and hazards according to the school’s and event organisers safety management plan. Southland Tri Club will be sending health and safety briefing in a detailed email and forwarded to you. Please ensure both you and your child are familiar with that email. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be completed eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experienced value. If you wish to come into school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Ashleigh Rabel at [email protected] or 2116030.

It is important for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by the Southland Tri & multisport on the day as well as adult supervision and follow all appropriate school rules, Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and put themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in parents/caregivers being called to collect their child and not being able to participate further.

Please pay and complete the permission form below by 10 March 2026.

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Student Information:

Please complete the following information for your child.

Student's Full Name*

First Last

Student's Year Level*

111213

Students Medical Information:*

I give permission for this information to be shared with the teacher in charge/team manager/coach if required.

Yes

Team Name

Please enter a team name in the box below

Team Member Names

Please list team members below

Adventure Race Entry Fee

Entry fee for this event is $20.00 per student (teams of 4). The sports office will do their best to complete full teams where needed

Price:

Parent/Caregiver Consent

Please tick all the boxes below to complete the Parent/Caregiver Consent.

Parent/Caregiver Consent*

I give permission for my child to participate/play in the Y11-13 Southland Senior Adventure Race

My child has read and understands the Student Code of Conduct.

My child's medical information is up to date with Student Services.

I acknowledge the school policy that states you must 'pay before play' sport.

I acknowledge that full payment is required by the due date specified for my child to be eligible to participate.

I acknowledge that any payments made to my child's account will be allocated to the oldest unpaid fees/charges if any and that my child is not able to participate until all these charges are paid in full.

I acknowledge and accept the Risks Disclosure.

Parent/Caregiver Signature*

Payer Details

Payer Name*

First Last

Payer Email*

Please enter a valid email address to receive a emailed version of this form once completed.

Payer Mobile*

Payment

Any payments received for your child will be allocated to the oldest unpaid amounts sitting on your child's account first. Your child is not able to participate until all these amounts are paid in full.

Payment Options*

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