AIMS GAMES 2023
September 2-8 2023
In September our Year 8 Netball team and individual event athletes will be representing Ross Intermediate at the AIMS Games - hosted out of Mt Maunganui Tauranga. More than 10,000 competitors from 23 schools will participate across 23 sports supported by 1800 Volunteers.
SPONSORS
A huge thank you goes out to our sponsors - without whom our team wouldn't be able to attend the AIMS Games. Ngā mihi nui!
TEAM PHOTOS
Zespri are offering our school a chance to win $1000 worth of sports gear - these photos are be linked through to the official AIMS Games Facebook album. The Photo with the most likes wins!
PLAYER PROFILES
Dedication. Drive. Determination.
Tayla Catley
Team Co-Captain - Ross Y8A1
Position: GS / GA
Favourite Netball Player:
Jane Watson
Favourite Netball Moment:
Finding out we were allowed to go to AIMS (When we were year 7) and now we finally get to go.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
I’m mostly looking forward to playing new teams from different places around the North Island as well as bonding with the team and strengthening connections.
Mila Retemeyer
Team Co-Captain - Ross Y8A1
Position: GA / C / WA
Favourite Netball Player:
Maria Folau/Tutaia
Favourite Netball Moment:
Winning SuperSport two years in a row. Also winning the Monday night netball competition one year.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
Playing and growing with my team.
Peyton Hutton
Team - Ross Y8A1
Position: WA
Favourite Netball Player:
Ameliaranne Ekenasio
Favourite Netball Moment:
Coming 1st in SuperSport netball two years in a row and winning the Monday night netball competition one year. We worked very nicely as a team and I am very proud.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
I am excited for the games we are going to play - tough and easy ones. Also working together as a team to do the best we can do as a group all together.
Peyton Hodge
Team - Ross Y8A1
Position: GS / GA
Favourite Netball Player:
Ameliaranne Ekenasio
Favourite Netball Moment:
Going to our school SuperSport and winning two years in a row. In our Monday night games we have developed really well as a team.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
Growing closer with my team and seeing all new teams across the North Island when we come up against them.
Madison Parsons
Team - Ross Y8A1
Position: C / WD / WA
Favourite Netball Player:
Maddy Gordan
Favourite Netball Moment:
When we won SuperSport Netball two years in a row because we worked really well as a team and communicated lots.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
Being able to develop skills with myself and my teammates and learning more about each other's abilities.
Cozmo Blackley
Team - Ross Y8A1
Position: C / WA / WD
Favourite Netball Player:
Madison Parsons
Favourite Netball Moment:
When we won Division 1 against PNINS.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
To make better connections with my teammates and hopefully coming top 10.
Kiana Hutton
Team - Ross Y8A1
Position: WD
Favourite Netball Player:
Ameliaranne Ekenasio
Favourite Netball Moment:
Coming 1st for SuperSport Netball and working as a really good team on the day as well as communicating throughout the whole day - and in the end coming to school with the win two years in a row.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
Meeting new people, seeing how other teams play, being able to spend more time with my netball team and playing together.
Alicia Samuela
Team - Ross Y8A1
Position: GD / WD
Favourite Netball Player:
Grace Nweke
Favourite Netball Moment:
Winning SuperSport Netball two years in a row. The day was filled with excitement as we worked as a team to come out on top.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
Having a fun time with my team with great competition. I’m also excited for getting to experience what it's like to be in the big league as we have all been looking forward to competing.
Maci Bailey
Team - Ross Y8A1
Position: GK
Favourite Netball Player:
Maddy Gordon
Favourite Netball Moment:
When we won the Manawatū Junior Netball competition, winning SuperSport Netball, we ended up winning Division 4.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
I am excited to meet new people, and learn about how the other teams play and their strategies/tactics and maybe learn a few skills from them. And lastly playing against them.
Sophie Clince
Team - Ross Y8A1
Position: GK / GD
Favourite Netball Player:
Kelly Jury
Favourite Netball Moment:
The most memorable moments in my netball life was winning SuperSport netball two years in a row and winning a Manawatū Junior netball competition.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
I am looking forward to versing new people with new skills and improving on my own. I am also looking forward to spending time with my team and making new connections.
Ella Singleton
Sport: Swimming and cross country
Events: 3k Run
Favourite Sportsperson:
Hayden Wilde
Favourite Sporting Moment:
When I made it to the finals for 400m at a national event.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
Having fun and seeing how I can perform.
Deacon Kaiuha
Sport: Swimming
Events: Swimming
Favourite Sportsperson:
Jonah Lomu and Michael Phelps
Favourite Sporting Moment:
I fell over in a running race at my old school but still came third.
What I am looking forward to most
about the AIMs Games:
I want to have fun and enjoy my first time with my mum and friends. Also try and get some medals.
NEWS & UPDATES
Updates about the journey to AIMS will be posted here. Check back as we close in on the date!
RESULTS SO FAR
Ella Singleton - New Personal Best Times in:
Girls 12 Year Olds 100 SC Meter Backstroke
Girls 12 Year Olds 200 SC Meter Freestyle
Ella Singleton - New Personal Best Times in:
Boys 12 Year Olds 50 SC Meter Butterfly
Boys 12 Year Olds 100 SC Meter IM
Boys 12 Year Olds 200 SC Meter Freestyle
AIMS GAMES PHOTOS!
Day 2 Warm Up
Game 1 @ 9am vs Newlands (also on 2 wins)
Player Profiles - Up Now
Netball Manawatu 2023
Division 1 Winners - Ross Y8A1 Netball Team
Congratulations to our Y8A1 Netball team who gave a dominating performance on Monday night - winning the Division 1 competition!
Also congratulations to all our Ross teams for having a great season.
Results
Ross Y7A1 - Division 3 Section B Runners up
Ross Stars - Division 5 Winners
Ross Pulse - Division 6 Winners
Ross Magic - Division 6 Runners Up
Y8A2 - 5th Division 3
Ross Y7A2 - 6th Division 6
