Sport forms an integral part of students’ personal development. Not only does it promote a healthy school-life balance, but it fosters teamwork, builds school spirit, and encourages persistence and commitment.

All students are encouraged to participate in sport. At primary level, they develop fundamental skills in a fun, yet challenging environment, before moving onto lower secondary and senior school where they may have the opportunity to represent the school in their chosen field. Swimming is an integral part of our Physical Education and Health programme. Our students attend the nearby Liz Van Welie Swim School from Years 1-8. 

Our modern three-level sports complex takes pride of place at the heart of the campus overlooking the sports fields, and is equipped for a wide range of sports and includes a fitness centre and basketball court with viewing areas for up to 500 spectators.

ACG Physical Education students are expected to display teamwork, respect and a positive attitude towards PE and sport. They learn to win and lose gracefully, and are given the tools to reflect upon and evaluate their own and others’ performances.

Leadership capabilities are enhanced across all levels, as students are given the chance to take on positions of responsibility such as coach, official, leader, organiser, reporter and photographer.

Sporting opportunities offered at ACG Tauranga include:

• Archery
• Basketball
• Netball
• Futsal
• Badminton
• Table Tennis
• Swimming
• Running Club
• Dance
• Rowing
• Rock Climbing
• Football
• Hockey

ACG Tauranga facilitates additional opportunities in the following sports:

• Rugby
• Skiing/Snowboarding
• Multisport
• Cricket
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Water Polo
• Gymnastics
• Athletics

Although we have a high success rate of finding teams and coaching experiences for our students, we rely on external schools and providers and cannot guarantee placements for students.

Sporting events offered include:

• Athlete Development Programme
• Tough Guy & Gal Challenge (Y7 & 8) 
• Swimming at Liz van Welie Swim School (Y3 - Y8) 
• Athletics day
• Cross-country
• Swimming sports