Sports at Dio
Waikato Diocesan School has a fine reputation for its excellence in sport. A wide range of individual and team sports allows every student to find an activity she enjoys and to be physically fit. We cater for all students regardless of age, ability or aptitude. In fact, on most weekends throughout the year, Waikato Diocesan has a 76 percent participation rate in team sport compared with the 2020 national average of 46 percent.
- We have around a range of sports codes available from netball, hockey, football, lacrosse and basketball to rowing, equestrian, cycling, tennis, cricket and water polo.
- Top facilities (including a school fitness centre) and expert teachers and coaches help our students to discover their interests and nurture their talents across all levels.
- Many of our students have gone on to represent their city, region and country in their chosen sporting codes.
What Our Former Students Say
Waikato Diocesan Sports Department
Mission
To achieve excellence in sport and physical activities within a caring and rewarding atmosphere at all levels.
Vision
Preparing confident, resourceful and resilient young women to lead healthier and active lifestyles.
- To identify, develop and support gifted, talented and elite sportswomen at WDSG.
- To develop among all students a passion to participate in and give their best in sport at WDSG.
- In striving for excellence in the sporting arena, we will not only aim to produce athletes of the highest quality, but aim to develop other qualities in our sportswomen such as courage, empathy, integrity, tolerance and respect.
- To strategically develop a sporting plan in order to successfully compete and eventually win Waikato, North Island and NZ titles.
Sports Registration at Waikato Diocesan
We use Enrolmy to help make registrations quick and simple, so registering for a sport is only a few clicks away.
To browse the many sports on offer have a read through our Co-Curricular Guide below or to register for a code, simply click on the link below to our sports sign-up website, select the sport and away you go. If you are registering for multiple sports, please complete one sports registration at a time.
Contacts (Sports)
DIRECTOR OF SPORT
Mark Cornaga
Email: mcornaga@wdsg.school.nz
Phone: 07 8552038 ext 2707
Mobile: 027 654 9944
Responsible for:
Athletics, Cross-country, Cheerleading, Cycling, Cue Sports, Multisports, Rugby Sevens, Snowsports, Sport Climbing
SPORTS MANAGER
Jacqui Sutton
Email: jsutton@wdsg.school.nz
Phone: 07 855 2038 ext 2704
Responsible for:
Hockey, Badminton, Cricket, Futsal, Tennis, Squash, Volleyball
SPORTS MANAGER
Anna White
Email: annawhite@wdsg.school.nz
Phone: 07 855 2038 ext 2704
Responsible for:
Netball, Equestrian, Inline Hockey, Touch Rugby, Water Polo
SPORTS MANAGER
Jane Schilov
Email: jschilov@wdsg.school.nz
Phone: 07 855 2038 ext 2705
Mobile: 021 521 503
Responsible for:
Rowing, Basketball, Football, Get2Go, Lacrosse, Swimming
DioFit
Who can be a member?
Individual membership is open to all current Waikato Diocesan students and staff
How do I become a member?
Any student or staff member wanting to use the Fitness Centre as an individual during opening hours will need to become a member of Dio Fit. Membership involves completing an application form and then the cost of the Dio Fit membership will be charged to your account.
How much does a Dio Fit Membership cost?
- Full Year Pass: $150.00
- Price Per Term: $47.50
Dio Fit Rules
- All members need to be signed in by a Fit Club staff member.
- All members need to have a towel with them to enter the gym. No towel no workout
- All new member will be required to attend an Induction Training session with the fitness supervisor.
- All members must wear appropriate footwear at all times.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 6.30-8.00am & 3.30-6.00pm
- Tuesday: 6.30-8.00am & 3.30-6.00pm
- Wednesday: 6.30-8.00am & 2.30-6.00pm
- Thursday: 6.30-8.00am & 3.30-6.00pm
- Friday: 6.30-8.00am & 3.30-5.00pm
Membership Form
To sign-up to Dio Fit please click on the link to the EnrolMy site
Waikato Diocesan Sportswoman of the Year
| 2000: Kate Mahon and Juliet Matthews | 2001: Katie Mahon | 2002: Tessa Hickson |
| 2004: Ashleigh Stone | 2005: Debbie Bell and Lucy Thompson | 2006: Sian Walker |
| 2007: Maddy Brunton | 2008: Maddy Brunton | 2009: Julia Ratcliffe |
| 2010: Natalie Dodd | 2011: Holly Patterson | 2012: Ellie McCleery |
| 2013: Tarryn Davey | 2014: Isabella Coombes | 2015: Anahera Nin |
| 2016: Hannah Knighton | 2017: Hannah Knighton | 2018: McKenzie Milne |
| 2019: Gina McCarthy | 2020: not awarded |
Waikato Diocesan Leavers Cup
| 2000: Katie Burns | 2001: Kate Mahon | 2002: Victoria Glossop |
| 2003: Rebekah Gee and Amanda Hines | 2004: Larisa Marsh | 2005: Lucy Thompson |
| 2006: Rachel Smith | 2007: Carla Johl | 2008: Sarah McLaughlin |
| 2009: Isobel Dingwall | 2010: Kate McLaughlin | 2011: Holly Patterson |
| 2012: Alia Jaques | 2013: Codie Taute | 2014: Victoria Wilson |
| 2015: Isabella Coombes | 2016: Phoebe Clewlow-Gibson | 2017: Hannah Knighton |
| 2018: Emily Irvine | 2019: Holly Mills | 2020: Lucy Farrell |
Waikato Diocesan Team of the Year
| 2002: U17 Coxed 8 Rowing Crew | 2003: U16 Elite Basketball | 2004: U16 Coxed 4 Rowing Crew |
| 2005: U16 Coxed 8 Rowing Crew | 2006: 1st XI Hockey | 2007: Senior A Squash and 1st XI Hockey |
| 2008: Senior A Squash | 2009: U18 Coxed 8 Rowing Crew | 2010: Senior Time Trial Cycling Team |
| 2011: U18 Coxed 8 Rowing Crew | 2012: U19 Triathlon Team | 2013: 4x400m Relay Team |
| 2014: U18 Coxed 8 Rowing Crew | 2015: Senior Duathlon Team | 2016: U16 Time Trial Cycling Team |
| 2017: Open A Netball | 2018: U17 Coxed 8 Rowing Crew | 2019: U18 Rowing Pair |
