Summer Blues 2024

By Andrew King | Posted: Thursday May 9, 2024

Congratulations to all the Hostel boys who received a Summer Blue yesterday. Thanks to all the families who braved the weather to support their sons.

Blues were awarded to:

Cricket

• Alfie Omelvena-Flame

• Charlie Ottrey

• Ashton Hansen

• Toby McClean

Mountain Biking

• Jack James

Rowing

• Seth Affleck

• Angus Perkins

• Harvey Brown 

• Hunter Ruxton

• Eddie Burgess

• Jack Scott

• Ollie Scott

• Liko Edwards

• Jackson Templeton

• Hoani Kiwara

• Toby McClean

• Jack West

Touch

• Charlie Nichol

• Te-Ava-A-Katu Nicholas

• Taiki Tanaka

• George Tisdall

• Rahui Valli

• Tom Wilson

Waterpolo

• Jack Dixon

• Jonathon King

• Shamus Young

Volleyball

• Gunha Park

A special mention must go the Gold Blues recipients for National Representation

Shamus Young - NZ U21 Clay Target Team

Shamus was selected for the NZ U21 team (which equates to the top 5 shooters in NZ) after being named the top shooter for the South Island team.Shamus regularly finished in the top 3, across the different shooting disciplines.In Shamus's first shoot for NZ U21, he scored 99/100, missing just the one target, helping his team score 496/500 targets.Shamus is hoping to travel around the world later this year with the NZ Shooting team.

William Tisdall - NZ Youth Rodeo Team

William was selected in the NZ Youth Rodeo team that took part in a recent Trans-Tasman challenge against Australia.William has just been promoted up to the NZ Open Division competing against the best adults in NZ.In March, William won the NZ National Rookie Bull riding title.William is back over to Aussie later this year to compete for NZ.