Join in
Accessible opportunities help every student find a way to be active.
Sport at Berkley
Find your game. Take up the challenge.
From lunchtime games to national competition, every student can get active, build confidence and feel part of a team.
Sport at Berkley is about participation, progress and pride. Specialist teachers, coaches and whānau help students try something new, strengthen their skills and represent our school with fairness and resilience.
Build skills
Practice, specialist teaching and coaching turn effort into progress.
Belong
Teams and shared challenges create friendships and school pride.
Grow
Competition develops resilience, leadership, teamwork and fair play.
See the challenge in action
Berkley athletes at Sports Camp
Competition, teamwork and plenty of memorable moments at Tōtara Springs.
Follow Berkley students as they take on a full week of sport, support one another and keep moving through every challenge.
Berkley TV Taking It Slow — Berkley Athletes Shine at Tōtara Springs
Something for everyone
Many ways to get moving
Students can take part socially, develop a new skill or work towards representing Berkley.
Sports and teams vary by term and year. Current opportunities, trials and notices are shared through the school’s approved channels.
Play your part
Train and compete alongside others, learning communication, commitment and how to contribute to a shared goal.
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Futsal
- Hockey
- Netball
- Water polo
Challenge yourself
Set personal goals, develop technique and discover the satisfaction that comes from improving your own performance.
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Cross country
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Table tennis
Try something new
Organised lunchtime games make it easy to be active, spend time with friends and explore activities without a season-long commitment.
Go beyond the usual
Depending on interest and availability, students may also encounter activities such as equestrian, ultimate frisbee, Ki-o-Rahi and chess.
Sport in action
Every student. Every challenge.
Participation can mean trying something new, pushing through a personal challenge or moving alongside your mates.
Participation to performance
Choose your challenge
There is no single way to succeed in sport. Students can join in for enjoyment, build their skills or pursue competitive opportunities.
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Everyday activity
Specialist PE, teaming and lunchtime promotions create regular ways to move, play and learn.
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School teams
Seasonal teams offer coaching, practices and local competition in a range of codes.
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Represent Berkley at WIMS
Selected students compete with Waikato intermediate and middle schools across sporting and cultural events.
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AIMS Games and Sports Camp
Year 7 and 8 students may progress to demanding multi-sport experiences that build independence, resilience and lasting memories.
The Berkley way
A positive place to play
The experience matters as much as the result.
Students do their best when players, coaches, officials and supporters help create a safe, inclusive and encouraging sporting environment.
- Value effort, enjoyment and growth—not only winning.
- Use positive, respectful language on and off the field.
- Show fairness, humility and pride when representing Berkley.
- Help every participant feel supported and keen to return.
Keep up to date
Trials, draws and notices
Teams, dates and venues change throughout the year. These school channels are the reliable place for current information.
Daily updates
View notices
Dates
View calendar
Questions
Contact us
Daily Informer
Check the latest trial reminders, meeting notices, cancellations and uniform returns.
School calendar
Find upcoming school dates and events in one place.
Contact Berkley
Ask the school office to connect you with the right teacher or sports coordinator.
For students and whānau
Good to know
Each sport has different timing, costs, selection requirements and family commitments. Confirm current details before making plans.
How does my child find out what is available?
Current opportunities are shared at school and through the Daily Informer. Offerings can change by term depending on facilities, staffing, coaching and student interest.
Does a student need experience to join in?
No. Lunchtime promotions and many school activities welcome beginners. Representative teams may use trials or other selection processes where places are limited.
How do trials and registrations work?
Instructions are provided for each opportunity. Some competitions require the school to complete registration, so families should follow the published process rather than registering independently.
Are there costs or travel requirements?
These vary between sports and events. Families receive confirmed information about fees, uniforms, transport, accommodation and parent support before committing.
How can whānau support sport at Berkley?
Encourage effort and enjoyment, model positive sideline behaviour and respond to requests for coaching, managing, transport or event support when you are able.