Te Awamutu Sports Lacrosse

05/06/2026

Community Highlight from May

Te Awamutu Sports Lacrosse was proud to be part of the Te Awamutu Sports Adaptive Play Festival — a day dedicated to making sure every child gets to experience the joy of being active and included.

Coach Moose ran a lacrosse activity station on behalf of our club, and it was one of the highlights of the day. That feels fitting — because lacrosse has inclusiveness woven into its very origins. The game was gifted by First Nations peoples as the Creator's Game, played across communities of all ages and abilities, bringing people together long before organised sport existed. That spirit belongs on a day like this.

Watching children who don't always find their place in traditional sporting environments pick up a stick, give it a go, and walk away smiling — that's what this game is about at its core.

Thank you to Te Awamutu Sports for organizing such a wonderful event and for including us. This is the kind of community that makes it worth showing up.

05/06/2026

This Saturday, KIHIKIHI RUGBYSPORTS CLUB celebrates 140 years — and what a day their team has put together! 👊🏉🌂

The morning starts with Junior grades followed by the local Presidents vs Bushpigs (12pm), the Senior Women face Morrinsville Sports (1pm), and the Taharoa Steelers go up against Marokopa Maunga Toa (2:45pm) for the League game. A full day of sport for the whole community.

We're proud to be part of the celebrations. While the games run, we'll be set up 10:00am with the opportunity for kids to Try Lacrosse — a chance to try something different, pick up a stick, and have a go while the whānau enjoy the day.

All ages welcome, all gear provided. Come find us between games!

Happy 140th Kihikihi!!!— what a club. 🦗🏉🥍

04/06/2026

We are excited to be supporting local Te Awamutu athletes in their sporting endeavors!

Nathan Honeyfield and Harley Stevens training towards the IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship in Canada 🇨🇦 later this month!

Keep up the effort lads!

The 2026 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship will take place June 28 - July 3 at Centennial Regional Arena in Brooks, AB. Home of the 2025-26 Rogers BCHL Cup champions Brooks Bandits.

04/06/2026

We are excited to be supporting local Te Awamutu athletes in their sporting endeavors!

Quade Raroa recently competed in the Heritage Cup in Boston Massachusetts amongst 112 teams representing 36 different countries

Great work Quade!

03/06/2026

🦁⚡ LACROSSE IS COMING TO TE AWAMUTU — AND WE WANT YOUR TAMARIKI INVOLVED!

We have two incredible opportunities on the way for Tamariki this year, and we don't want your whānau to miss out!

🏠 Term 3 — Indoor Lightning Lacrosse Years 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday, 4pm onwards)
Fast-paced, small-sided, action-packed — and all indoors so no weather excuses! Perfect for Tamariki (years 6-8) trying Lacrosse for the very first time.

🌿 Term 4 — Outdoor Lightning Lacrosse @ Albert Park Years 4, 5, & 6 (Thursday, 4pm onwards)
Taking it outside! More space, bigger games, and a brilliant way to finish the school year strong.

No experience needed for either — just enthusiasm and a willingness to give it a go! Lacrosse is one of the world's oldest team sports and it's growing fast right here in our community. 🥍

📢 Registrations are opening soon.

02/06/2026

⚡ WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT ⚡

Lightning Lacrosse is looking for a community-minded business to become an Official Uniform Sponsor of our Lacrosse Officials Program!

Our Officials Pathway helps local college students take their first step into officiating — a fast and fun way to learn the rules of lacrosse while giving back to younger players and keeping games safe and enjoyable for everyone. Our officials go on to coach and officiate across all levels of Waikato Lacrosse.

🎽 WHAT YOU GET:
✅ Your logo on the sleeve of x10 officials uniforms
✅ Recognition across our social media platforms
✅ Visibility at officials training events
✅ The satisfaction of supporting community sport and developing young leaders

💛 Sponsorship investment: $1,500 – $2,500

⏰ We have a deadline of 12 June to get our uniform order in, so we'd love to hear from interested businesses ASAP!

Contact Tracey: [email protected]
or Will: [email protected]

18/05/2026

Te Awamutu Sports would like to acknowledge and thank our club members who continue to give back to the game through officiating and coaching in the Boys High School Lacrosse season.

A huge thank you to **William Ormsby, Floyd Owen, Max Mills, Ashton Perrett, and Grant Honeyfield** for stepping up as officials, helping create positive playing environments and supporting the growth of our young athletes.

Congratulations also to **Ashton Perrett and Elijah Lee** for coaching **Te Awamutu College Boys Lacrosse**, and **Harley Stevens** for coaching the **Waikato Combined Team** this season.

Your time, leadership, and commitment behind the scenes often go unseen, but they make a massive impact on the development of players and the strength of lacrosse in our region.

We’re incredibly proud to see local members representing our club and giving back to Waikato Lacrosse. Thank you for helping grow the game. 🥍💙💛

18/05/2026

Way to go Brooke!!!

18/05/2026

Congratulations to Brooke Bolstad on her selection to represent New Zealand at the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship Division II in Wroclaw, Poland this July! 🇳🇿🥍

A huge achievement and recognition of the hard work, commitment, and passion Brooke continues to bring to the game. We’re proud to see another New Zealand athlete stepping onto the world stage and competing against the best. New Zealand will compete in Pool A alongside Spain, Netherlands, Korea, South Africa, and Latvia.

Best of luck to Brooke and the New Zealand BLAX squad as they prepare for the 2026 World Championships — your lacrosse community is behind you all the way! 💙

29/04/2026

Sharper Skills. Smarter Play. Stronger Confidence

Te Awamutu Sports – Lacrosse Skills Academy

We're pleased to offer a 4-week Lacrosse Skills Academy for those competing in the Waikato High School Leagues, led by Coach Moose, at the Albert Park Indoor Centre at Te Awamutu Sports

This program is designed for Year 8–13 boys and girls who are looking to develop strong fundamentals, improve confidence, and build better decision-making in game situations.

📍 Venue: Albert Park Indoor Centre (Te Awamutu Sports)
📅 Duration: 4-week program
🕒 Day: Thursday evenings
👥 Group size: Max 5 athletes per group

Each session will focus on:

High-repetition skill development
Passing and catching under pressure
Ground balls and stick protection
Game awareness and confidence building

With a strong emphasis on individual feedback and quality repetition, this program is designed to help athletes develop faster and perform better in game situations.

🔥 Spaces are strictly limited to maintain training quality.

For more information or to register, please contact Coach Moose directly, or message us here :)