Athletics and Cross-Country
Primarily a sport for individual competitors requiring mental strength as well as physical fitness. Divided into Track and Field and Cross-Country competitions. The main focus for Track and Field is during Terms 1 and 4 and for Cross-Country in Terms 2 and 3.
Badminton
A growing sport at Kristin with teams spread over various age categories from Years 3 to 13. Badminton is an ideal sport to become involved in over the winter months.
Basketball
A popular sport at Kristin, where we cater for all ages. Junior School (Miniball) and Year 7 and 8 players have the opportunity to play all year, while Years 9 to 13 teams play mainly during the winter months.
Cricket
Both girls and boys can play cricket at Kristin. Teams are selected in age groups as well as a 1st XI Boys team, 1st XI Girls team and Premier Colts team.
Cycling
Students need specialised gear and training takes place in conjunction with the North Harbour Triathlon Club. Restricted to Middle and Senior School students. Travel is required to some competitions against other schools.
Equestrian
To be part of the equestrian team students are required to have their own horse and gear. Traditionally Kristin perform well at equestrian competitions. A dedicated, professional and friendly team.
Football
Football is the biggest participation sport in the school with over 320 players active in our 25 teams. The School's Football Programme provides a seamless pathway from Kindy right the way through to Year 13 with Development and High Performance squads running adjacent to our regular winter season. Our focus is on the development of players of all ages and this is achieved by using both quantity of players as well as the quality of Football as benchmark indicators of our progress. Our Junior Football Programme has recently been included as a pilot club for New Zealand Football's newly implemented National Junior Framework forming part of their Whole of Football Plan
Golf
A fast growing sport at Kristin and is offered to all ages. A Golf Range, computer analysis facility and fitness facility are located on our property in the form of the Institute of Golf. We also have a close association with the North Shore Golf Club.
Hockey
A non contact sport played throughout the year by many of our students. Usually played on an artificial all weather turf at local clubs and stadiums nearby and on Kristin's own home turf.
Mountain Biking
The Kristin mountain biking team offers a range of activities including relay and individual cross country and downhill racing for athletes in Years 7-13. We have had some significant successes in the sport.
Netball
There are over 35 Kristin girls' netball teams catering for all ages and abilities. Teams are selected in Term One with competition starting in Term Two. Year 7 to 13 games are played at the ASB Netball North Harbour Complex.
Rowing (Indoor)
Designed for students who want to row for health, fitness or competition. Students do not need prior experience. Student laptop programmes provide 3D technique coaching and training plans. Run by a New Zealand representative rower and Kristin parent.
Rugby
A good team sport for fitness and skill building. To continually improve, students are also encouraged to play touch or sevens in the summer months.
Sailing
Kristin will help facilitate any students wishing to join this sport. Students require their own boats and parental support is encouraged. Kristin students can enter competitions such as the Intersecondary School Girls Regatta, Year 7 and 8 Optimist Regatta, Junior Year 7-10 Regatta and the Auckland Intersecondary School Regatta.
Snowsports
The snowsports programme caters for all ability levels in skiing and snowboarding. Students can choose from a range of programmes to help them develop their skills. There are no other school snowsports programmes in the country at this level.
Swimming
An exciting individual and team sport as well as a technical and specialised activity. Kristin students currently train at local facilities, however the school is fundraising for an Aquatic Centre.
Table Tennis
Table Tennis is a new sport to Kristin, it can be played competitively as well as socially at North Harbour Table Tennis.
Tennis
While many players are involved with club training and competition, there is the opportunity to play tennis for the school in Term One and Term Four. We have a residential coach and extra training can be arranged.
Touch
A safe non contact sport that can be played competitively as well as socially. Same sex and mixed teams.
Volleyball
A fast an exciting team sport played competitively or socially. A simple and fun sport with no previous experience necessary.
Water Polo
Teams depend on the number of players each season and training takes place locally. Strong swimmers only.
Other Sports
Kristin facilitates student participation in other sports by providing information on events and competitions. Students who participate in these codes are entered into competitions and accompanied to events by their parents.