News & Results

BOPSS Futsal Championships 2023

Monday, April 3, 2023

For the first time since 2021, Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools and Intermediates competed at the BOPSS Futsal Championships at Trustpower Arena on Friday, March 3rd.

Easter activities for under fives

Monday, April 3, 2023

Three ways to keep toddlers and preschoolers moving this Easter. Learn the benefits for our children and mokopuna, along with what you'll need and instructions. The activities were complied by our Early Childhood Advisor, Lisa Thomson.

Co-design a knockout for Rotorua rangatahi

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Sport Bay of Plenty have recently undergone a co-design project at John Paul College in Rotorua as part of our Active Young People Team’s ongoing work to improve sport and activity options for rangatahi. Sport BOP Central Bay Recreation Connector, Lizzy Gaston, led the mahi, which was driven by data and insights from a ‘Voice of Rangatahi’ secondary school student survey in 2021.

RATS Duathlon 2023

Thursday, March 30, 2023

This year approximately 480 students from 16 schools both Primary and Intermediate participated in this year’s RATS Duathlon, held at the Waipa Mountain Bike Park, Rotorua on Tuesday 21st March.

2023 BOPSS Swimming Championships

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

It was a fantastic day at the Memorial Pools, with 20 Secondary Schools competing in the 2023 BOPSS Swimming Championships on Thursday, 23rd March.

2023 BOPSS Tennis Championships

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

12 Secondary Schools across Bay of Plenty arrived at the Papamoa Tennis Club on Wednesday, 15th March to compete in the 2023 BOPSS Tennis Championships.

2023 BOPSS 3x3 Basketball Championships

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Over 50 teams from 15 Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools competed in the inaugural BOPSS 3x3 Basketball Championships on Friday, 10th March at Trustpower Arena.

Top School - Central Bay of Plenty

Monday, March 20, 2023

Rotorua Intermediate school hosted the CBOP Top School event on Thursday 9th of March 2023.

2023 BOPSS Athletics Championships

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Over 500 students from 20 Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools competed in the 2023 BOPSS Athletics Championships on Wednesday, 8 March at the Tauranga Domain.

2023 BOPSS Golf Championships

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The event took place on a beautiful day at the Lakeview Golf Club in Rotorua, on Monday 6th of March. With almost 100 students from 12 schools across Bay of Plenty, it is great to see the resurgence of school sport.

BayTrust CoachForce celebrates 25th anniversary

Thursday, March 9, 2023

A celebration marking 25 years of Sport Bay of Plenty’s BayTrust CoachForce programme took place over the weekend. CoachForce Officers and code managers, past and present, were in attendance on Saturday, March 4 at the fitting location of Pāpāmoa Sport and Recreation centre to celebrate CoachForce’s impact and legacy in the Bay of Plenty community since its inception in 1997.

Q&A with Tauranga City Basketball's Women's Development Officer, Jeanna Cooney.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

We sat down for a korero with Jeanna to learn how she helps to empower women and girls both on and off the court. Be inspired this International Women’s Day as we discuss the power of values, learning leadership at a young age and the challenges of maintaining consistent women’s leagues. Along with the impacts of social media and the importance of upskilling to give back to whānau and our community.

Primary and Intermediate Schools Waka Ama Event 2023 - Central Bay of Plenty

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) was the venue for the event that run over two days with approximately 250 students taking part.

Rural Cluster Swimming Sports - Central Bay of Plenty

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Six schools and approximately 100 students with loads of enthusiasm were in attendance for the event, held at Kaharoa School, Friday, 3 March.

Children's Day activities for under fives

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Five ways to keep toddlers and preschoolers moving on Children's Day Sunday 5 March. These free learning activities cover the five areas of the Move Laugh Grow Workshop. Learn the benefits for our children and mokopuna, along with what you'll need and instructions.

Tauranga welcomes top international wingfoil athletes

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Top ranked athletes from 15 nations compete against New Zealand qualifiers in the Tip Top GWA 2023 Wingfoil World Cup, at Mount Maunganui starting 4 March. The 10-day Global Wingfoiling Association (GWA) event, which kicks off later this week, is part of a series of world cup competitions held around the globe each year. This will be the first time a Pacific nation has hosted it.

BOPSS Triathlon Championships

Monday, February 27, 2023

The first BOPSS event for 2023 kicked off in Ohope with our annual Triathlon Championships. This year we welcomed several keen schools from Waikato to the event, which enhanced the competition overall.

Sport BOP staff hit the road for the Aotearoa Bike Challenge and Bike Month

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Despite the troublesome weather February has seen people up and down the motu getting out on two wheels as part of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2023. Whether a seasoned cyclist or a lapsed rider, the Bay of Plenty has been no different – including the Sport Bay of Plenty team.

Valentine's Day activities for under fives

Monday, February 13, 2023

Three ways to keep toddlers and preschoolers moving during a rainy Valentine's Day. Learn the benefits for our children and mokopuna, along with what you'll need and instructions.