Tauranga Sport
Explore sport in Tauranga! Join drop-in games, social leagues, tournaments, or student clubs. Free gear, parking, and fun at Haumaru Sport and Recreation Centre.
Drop in Sport
Our drop-in sport sessions are open to any students and staff who want to come and play in the Campus Clubhouse. During trimester study periods only.
Basketball - Monday 4-6pm
Pickleball and corn-hole - Wednesday 12-2pm (compete for the Annual Corn-hole Championship Trophy)
Badminton and table tennis - Friday 2-4pm
Plus, Students can play free sport at Haumaru Sport and Recreation Centre, 483 Cameron Road, ph 07 557 6319 for availability. Student ID is required. Equipment provided.
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Sport |
Cost |
Day |
Date/Time |
Location |
Web Link |
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Netball |
$30 per person |
Wednesday |
18 March - 29 April | Haumaru | |
|
Netball |
$30 per person |
Tuesday |
5 May to 7 July (miss last 3 weeks recess) | Mercury Arena | |
|
Netball |
$30 per person |
Tuesday |
14 July - 22 September | Mercury Arena | |
|
Volleyball |
$25 per person |
Monday |
April - June (TBC) |
Otumoetai Action Centre |
|
|
Volleyball |
$25 per person |
Monday |
July - September (TBC) |
Otumoetai Action Centre |
|
| Basketball | $45 per person | TBC | May - July (TBC) | TBC | Tauranga City Basketball |
| Basketball | $45 per person | TBC | July - August (TBC) | TBC | Tauranga City Basketball |
Events
25 Feb Clash of the Bay
27 Feb Beach Day
18 March Surfing - Give it a Go!
26 March Waka Ama - Give it a Go!
27 March 3x3 student tournament
Sports Clubs
Student clubs include:
- Esports, register your interest at Clubs Day or email esports@waikato.ac.nz.
- Waikato Uni Tramping Club, view details on the Waikato Uni Tramping Club (facebook) page.
- Snow and Ski Club, view details on the Waikato University Snow Sports Club (facebook) page.
Tauranga also has a wealth of community clubs that welcome students to join them. Find recommended Tauranga clubs under your chosen sport.
If you are interested in setting up a sports club in Tauranga, or would like to register a full student team with a club then please email uowsport@waikato.ac.nz
University Tournaments (UTSNZ)
Represent the University of Waikato and compete against other New Zealand Universities and Tertiary Institutions in the UTSNZ National Tertiary Sport Championships (refer to the full calendar of events).
All teams will be selected at trials. We are looking for the best athletes to represent the University of Waikato. Team training is held in Hamilton, so we will discuss the logistics of your inclusion if based in Tauranga and help to try and make it work.
Follow us @SPORTWAIKATOUNI
Campus Clubhouse
Campus Clubhouse available for sport and play daily. Find out more about the Campus Clubhouse.
High Performance
Find out how Waikato supports high performance student-athletes with academic advice, training services, scholarships, and recognition through the Blues Awards.
Find out more about High Performance.
Social Sport
Enter a student team into social netball, volleyball or basketball. Teams receive a subsidised entry fee rate.
Contact uowsport@waikato.ac.nz if you have a team that you would like to enter or if you want to join a team.