Waikato Diocesan School has a fine reputation for its excellence in sports. 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 70% participation rate in team sports across all codes, based on the census in 2024.
We have 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.
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 for participating in and giving their best in sports at WDSG.
In striving for excellence in the sporting arena, we will aim to produce athletes of the highest quality and develop other qualities in our sportswomen, such as courage, empathy, integrity, tolerance and respect.
To strategically develop a sporting plan to compete successfully and 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.
Sports Recognition Form
Please complete the form below to share your sporting news with the Dio Sports Department. We rely on our community to share their news so that we can appropriately celebrate all our remarkable past and present students. We thank you for taking the time to ensure we have all the relevant information.
Contacts (Sports)
DIRECTOR OF EXTRA- CURRICULAR
Darlene Karena Email: sports@wdsg.school.nz
Phone: 07 981 5562
Mobile: 021 521 503
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Anna White
Email: sports@wdsg.school.nz
Phone: 07 855 2038 (select option 3)
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Georgina Hewitt
Email: sports@wdsg.school.nz
Phone: 07 855 2038 (select option 3)
HOCKEY / TOUCH & SEVENS COORDINATOR
Katie Blunsdon |
Email: sports@wdsg.school.nz |
Phone: 07 855 2038 (select option 3) |
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Jacqui Sutton
Email: sports@wdsg.school.nz
Phone: 07 855 2038 (select option 3)
Sport Code Captains 2025
Athletics | Tamarah Connolly | |
Badminton | Ellen Liu | |
Basketball | Shania Bhatia | |
Cheerleading | Ruby Labuschagne | |
Cricket | Gemma Spice | |
Cross Country | Brooke Deveny | |
Cycling | Gabriella Schuitemaker | |
Equestrian | Isla Sarty | |
Football | Rachel Bryant | |
Futsal | Zoe Duggan | |
Get2Go | Sophie Carmichael | |
Hockey | Zoe Ter Beek | |
Inline Hockey | Olivia Wang | |
Lacrosse | Kate Marshall | |
Netball | Safia McLeod | |
Rowing | Maclaine Staurt | |
Rugby Sevens | Sienna Meinung | |
Snowsports | Ella Blennerhassett | |
Squash | Charlee Gubb | |
Sports Climbing | Renna Park | |
Swimming | Hayley McIntrye | |
Tennis | Joy Liao | |
Touch | Sienna Meinung | |
Volleyball | Freya Beere | |
Water Polo | Kate Sinclair |
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 students or staff wanting to use the Fitness Centre as an individual during opening hours will need to become a DioFit member. Becoming a member involves completing the Enrolmy application form, the cost of the DioFit membership being charged to your account and the completion of an induction session.
How much does a Dio Fit Membership cost?
Full Year: $180.00
Price Per Term: $70.00
Dio Fit Rules
All members need to sign in and out.
All members must have a sweat towel to enter the gym (DioFit towel free with membership).
All new members are required to attend an induction session with the DioFit Instructor.
All members must wear appropriate footwear at all times.
Opening Hours
Monday: 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Tuesday:3.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Wednesday: 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Thursday: 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Friday: CLOSED
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 | 2021: not awarded |
2022: Alex Endres | 2023: Kate Findlay | 2024: Isabel Melville |
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 |
2021: Sophie Holten & Hannah Morgan | 2022: Amelia de Lautour | 2023: Alexandra Peoples |
2024: Sophie Hay |
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 |
2020: not awarded | 2021: U18 4 Coxed Rowing Crew | 2022: U16 Coxed 4 Rowing Crew |
2023: U18 Coxed 4 Rowing Crew | 2024: U18 Coxed 4 Rowing Crew |
