Football's popularity continues to grow at King's. King's was the first South Island School to run a football academy and continues to produce quality players.
In 2024 the King's 1st X1 captain Year 13 Hugh Jack won the schools prestigious Sports Award for the best overall athlete, The Salter Trophy.
Competitions
OSSSA Wednesday Competition for both competitive and social teams
Interschool games V Waitaki Boys, OBHS, Shirley Boys & Southland Boys
1st XI Qualification games for National Tournament
1st XI & Junior 1st XI Tournaments
History
Recent representatives include;
Ben Kiore – NZ Under 17 team
Josh Dijkstra – NZ Under 20 Squad
Tom Poole – NZ Under 17 Squad
Jed Collings – Southern United Senior Men’s Squad Member
Sam Cosgrove- Southern United Senior Men’s Team
For more information contact:
Click here for more information on our Year 9 and 10 Football - Sports Performance Programme.