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Rip, Grip and Whip 2023
An awesome day for all who attended and participated in the Rip, Grip & Whip Mountain Bike event held at the Waipa MTB Park, Rotorua on Tuesday 19th September 2023. Approximately 350 Primary and Intermediate riders, from 18 schools.
A huge mihi to Sarah Painter and her team for a job well done with all the organizing and ensuring the event was enjoyable for all involved. Thank you also to CBOP and the Rotorua Principals Association, Toi Ohomai, Sport Bay of Plenty, Motion Entertainment and Peak Safety for their support and mahi prior and during the event. To all our volunteers – marshals, student support, teachers, and sports coordinators as well for helping where needed.
Congratulations to all our placegetters.
Legend Status Course 3 - 8km (Grade 3-4) Intermediate Girls
1st - Keira Burborough-Murphy – John Paul College
2nd - Cate Phipps - Mokoia Intermediate
3rd - Georgia Davies - Mokoia Intermediate
Legend Status Course 3 - 8km (Grade 3-4) Intermediate Boys
1st - Matthew Wallace – Mokoia Intermediate
2nd - Noah Croucher – Mokoia Intermediate
3rd - Callum Moore – Mokoia Intermediate
Legend Status Course 3 - 8km (Grade 3-4) Primary Girls
1st - Millie Coull-Roberts - Rotokawa
2nd - Laksmi Leuchs – Lynmore School
3rd - Brianna Thomasen - HmSchld
Legend Status Course 3 - 8km (Grade 3-4) Primary Boys
1st - Arlo Gray – Lynmore School
2nd - Archie Hill – Lynmore School
3rd - Sebastian Bollard – Lynmore School
Mixed Relay
Year 4 - Waikite Valley School
Year 5 – Lynmore School
Year 6 – Lynmore School
Year 7 – Mokoia School
Year 8 – Mokoia School
Manaakitanga Award
For showing great sportsmanship towards others.
Jack - Lynmore School
