SPORT AT SBHS
For many of our boys, the same passion and dedication they show in the classroom extends to the sports field.
Sport is an integral part of the Southland Boys’ experience, with traditional interschool competitions in both summer and winter offering opportunities to test skills, embrace regional rivalries, and contribute to our school’s proud sporting heritage.
Our SBHS Sporting 'Developing Athletes Programme' supports elite athletes across a wide range of disciplines, providing high-performance coaching, guidance, and pathways to reach their full potential. We celebrate the outstanding national and international achievements of our students, reflecting the commitment and talent nurtured here.
We also encourage every student to explore sports beyond school, with a wide variety of opportunities available to suit all interests and abilities.
MEET THE TEAM
Our dedicated Sports Team is here to support student-athletes every step of the way. We help balance sporting commitments with academic success, while also assisting with career pathways in sport, further study opportunities, and scholarship applications.
We also manage and process club registrations, organise uniforms, trips, and ensure students have everything they need to participate confidently in their chosen sport.
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Chris McIwrick
Director of Sport
Peter Skelt
Head of Sport
Nicola Mills
Sports Coordinator
Sheena Smith
Sports Activator