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2024 Sports Captains
Haedyn Reeve Ruiterman
Premier 1 Netball & Volleyball Captain
Haedyn-Reeve Ruiterman feels privileged to have been named captain for the Trident Premier Netball team & Senior A Girls Volleyball 2024. She was born and bred in Opouriao - the gateway to our beautiful Ruatoki Valley. Haedyn started playing netball at 6 years old for Poroporo as a defender. As a year 13 student she plays Goal attack and Goal shooter. This year Haedyn was selected to trial for the Aotearoa Māori secondary school team. Coming from a small town, this meant a lot to her getting opportunities to trial for a New Zealand team. She attributes this to the support & learnings from her coaches and whānau. The opportunities & experiences that sport has offered me have helped build me ā wairua, ā tinana, ā hingangaro. The social connections and belonging to a whānau outside the class is why I have enjoyed sports so much at Trident. A highlight for me includes, competing at the national secondary schools volleyball, I have taken away lots of new friendships and learnt heaps of life lessons and skills, but most importantly sports has taught me to be resilient, organised, determined and a good person.
Haedyn-Reeve Ruiterman feels privileged to have been named captain for the Trident Premier Netball team & Senior A Girls Volleyball 2024. She was born and bred in Opouriao - the gateway to our beautiful Ruatoki Valley. Haedyn started playing netball at 6 years old for Poroporo as a defender. As a year 13 student she plays Goal attack and Goal shooter. This year Haedyn was selected to trial for the Aotearoa Māori secondary school team. Coming from a small town, this meant a lot to her getting opportunities to trial for a New Zealand team. She attributes this to the support & learnings from her coaches and whānau. The opportunities & experiences that sport has offered me have helped build me ā wairua, ā tinana, ā hingangaro. The social connections and belonging to a whānau outside the class is why I have enjoyed sports so much at Trident. A highlight for me includes, competing at the national secondary schools volleyball, I have taken away lots of new friendships and learnt heaps of life lessons and skills, but most importantly sports has taught me to be resilient, organised, determined and a good person.
Jacob Hillman
Senior A Boys Basketball Captain
Jacob Hillman is a Year 12 Whakapiki student of Tuhoe descent. He has played basketball for 6 years and enjoys various aspects of the game, including the athletic and physical requirements needed to compete. Additionally, Jacob enjoys making friends with new people and creating strong friendships through sport. Jacob made the Senior A team as a Year 9 and captained the Junior team in Year 10. He has reach the major milestone of playing 100 games for the Senior A team. His advice to Year 9s is “to stay committed in whatever you love doing and make sure to do whatever it is with confidence.”
Jacob Hillman is a Year 12 Whakapiki student of Tuhoe descent. He has played basketball for 6 years and enjoys various aspects of the game, including the athletic and physical requirements needed to compete. Additionally, Jacob enjoys making friends with new people and creating strong friendships through sport. Jacob made the Senior A team as a Year 9 and captained the Junior team in Year 10. He has reach the major milestone of playing 100 games for the Senior A team. His advice to Year 9s is “to stay committed in whatever you love doing and make sure to do whatever it is with confidence.”
Taiwhakaea Osborne
1st XV Rugby Boys Captain
Taiwhakaea Osborne is a Year 13 student and Deputy Head Prefect at Trident. He is of Ngāti Awa descent but was born and raised in Gisborne for 13 years before moving to Whakatāne. Taiwhakaea has played rugby for 7 years in the positions of open side/blind side flanker. He enjoys playing rugby as he likes being a part of a team and believes it teaches him about team bonding and leadership skills. He also enjoys playing alongside Rihari and Ngatiki, as they are good rugby role models. Taiwhakaea also plays softball and was selected for the NZ U15 team. Taiwhakaea’s dad is his inspiration. “When I was growing up, he was my mentor and my coach at the same time.” The advice Taiwhakaea would give to year 9s is to "listen to your teachers, go to class, and take advantage of the opportunities here."
Taiwhakaea Osborne is a Year 13 student and Deputy Head Prefect at Trident. He is of Ngāti Awa descent but was born and raised in Gisborne for 13 years before moving to Whakatāne. Taiwhakaea has played rugby for 7 years in the positions of open side/blind side flanker. He enjoys playing rugby as he likes being a part of a team and believes it teaches him about team bonding and leadership skills. He also enjoys playing alongside Rihari and Ngatiki, as they are good rugby role models. Taiwhakaea also plays softball and was selected for the NZ U15 team. Taiwhakaea’s dad is his inspiration. “When I was growing up, he was my mentor and my coach at the same time.” The advice Taiwhakaea would give to year 9s is to "listen to your teachers, go to class, and take advantage of the opportunities here."
Caitlin Bridge
Girls 1st XI Hockey Captain
Caitlin Bridge is a Year 13 student. She has played hockey since she was 4 years old. Her attacking and defensive skills make her an ideal center half. Caitlin has represented Bay of Plenty Hockey at the U16 and U18 levels, as well as playing for the Whakatāne women's team for 2 years. She enjoys playing hockey because she gets to meet a lot of new people, especially while attending her course and working. Playing hockey also allows her to stay connected with her schoolmates, and it helps keep her fit.
Caitlin Bridge is a Year 13 student. She has played hockey since she was 4 years old. Her attacking and defensive skills make her an ideal center half. Caitlin has represented Bay of Plenty Hockey at the U16 and U18 levels, as well as playing for the Whakatāne women's team for 2 years. She enjoys playing hockey because she gets to meet a lot of new people, especially while attending her course and working. Playing hockey also allows her to stay connected with her schoolmates, and it helps keep her fit.
Ollie Fredericksen
Boys 1st XI Hockey Captain
Ollie Fredericksen is a Prefect and Year 13 student. He has played hockey on and off for about 10 years and can play any position but prefers to be in the midfield. Ollie enjoys playing high-level hockey alongside the trips and people he gets to meet. He has been in the Trident 1st XI team for 5 years and the captain for 2 years. Ollie has represented Bay of Plenty hockey in 4 teams over the last 2 and a half years. The advice Ollie would give to Year 9s at Trident is "to just give things a go and do as much as they can."
Ollie Fredericksen is a Prefect and Year 13 student. He has played hockey on and off for about 10 years and can play any position but prefers to be in the midfield. Ollie enjoys playing high-level hockey alongside the trips and people he gets to meet. He has been in the Trident 1st XI team for 5 years and the captain for 2 years. Ollie has represented Bay of Plenty hockey in 4 teams over the last 2 and a half years. The advice Ollie would give to Year 9s at Trident is "to just give things a go and do as much as they can."
Ollie Fort
Boys 1st XI Football Captain
Ollie Fort is a Year 13 student and moved to New Zealand from the UK when he was seven. He has been playing football for 8 years and plays as a Centre back. Ollie enjoys playing football for the fitness aspect and meeting people. Ollie's achievements in football include scoring 30 goals in one season, being named the Most Improved Player in 2021, Player of the Year in 2023, and this season being named captain of the 1st XI. His advice to Year 9's thinking about playing a sport is to “give it a go and to try your best in anything you do.”
Ollie Fort is a Year 13 student and moved to New Zealand from the UK when he was seven. He has been playing football for 8 years and plays as a Centre back. Ollie enjoys playing football for the fitness aspect and meeting people. Ollie's achievements in football include scoring 30 goals in one season, being named the Most Improved Player in 2021, Player of the Year in 2023, and this season being named captain of the 1st XI. His advice to Year 9's thinking about playing a sport is to “give it a go and to try your best in anything you do.”
Leah Rowe
Girls 1st XI Football Captain
Leah Rowe is a Year 13 Prefect. She started playing football in Year 8 for Trident when the 2nd XI team needed some extra players. Leah started off as a winger and slowly shifted into the role of defense, which led her to the position she plays today as a center-back. Leah enjoys the intensity and fitness that football brings. "Constantly making you play to your absolute best all the time. Not only does it challenge you every game, but you also make such great friends from playing football, whether that be from your own team or other teams. It helps to have such a great coach that makes you want to show up to training and give 100%, which is what we have had for the past two years and hopefully more to come." Leah encourages junior students to try football. "We are always eager for young girls to give football a go."
Leah Rowe is a Year 13 Prefect. She started playing football in Year 8 for Trident when the 2nd XI team needed some extra players. Leah started off as a winger and slowly shifted into the role of defense, which led her to the position she plays today as a center-back. Leah enjoys the intensity and fitness that football brings. "Constantly making you play to your absolute best all the time. Not only does it challenge you every game, but you also make such great friends from playing football, whether that be from your own team or other teams. It helps to have such a great coach that makes you want to show up to training and give 100%, which is what we have had for the past two years and hopefully more to come." Leah encourages junior students to try football. "We are always eager for young girls to give football a go."
Anton Evans
Senior Open Underwater Hockey Captain
Anton Evans is the captain of the Trident Boys' Underwater Hockey Team for 2024. He was born and raised in Whakatāne and has been playing underwater hockey for 4 years. Anton’s position is goalie, and he enjoys playing, commenting that 'it's fun and breathing is overrated.' During his time at Trident, Anton has been involved in school cross country, swimming, and orienteering. Anton's advice to year 9s is “to give a new sport a try.'"
Anton Evans is the captain of the Trident Boys' Underwater Hockey Team for 2024. He was born and raised in Whakatāne and has been playing underwater hockey for 4 years. Anton’s position is goalie, and he enjoys playing, commenting that 'it's fun and breathing is overrated.' During his time at Trident, Anton has been involved in school cross country, swimming, and orienteering. Anton's advice to year 9s is “to give a new sport a try.'"
Maria Stoove
Senior Girls Underwater Hockey Captain
Maria Stoove is in Year 13 and serves as a prefect. She began playing underwater hockey in Year 9 and holds the position of wing. Maria enjoys underwater hockey because it’s a team sport and a great water activity that she loves. It helps her stay fit in the water and also demands a unique set of skills specific to the sport. The team camaraderie makes it fun and exciting to play.
Maria’s advice to Year 9s is to “take as many opportunities as you can. Try everything because you won’t know if you like something until you give it a shot.”
Maria Stoove is in Year 13 and serves as a prefect. She began playing underwater hockey in Year 9 and holds the position of wing. Maria enjoys underwater hockey because it’s a team sport and a great water activity that she loves. It helps her stay fit in the water and also demands a unique set of skills specific to the sport. The team camaraderie makes it fun and exciting to play.
Maria’s advice to Year 9s is to “take as many opportunities as you can. Try everything because you won’t know if you like something until you give it a shot.”
Traize Jobe
Senior Boys Volleyball Captain
Traize Jobe is of Ngāti Awa descent and is the captain of the senior A boys' volleyball team. “I am a year 12 and the opportunities Trident has to offer are endless.” Some of Traize's achievements include representing the Bay of Plenty 4 times for volleyball, and the biggest by far is with the Nz Maori volleyball team, playing overseas in Thailand and Canada. Traize stated that these experiences have substantially helped my growth as a player, not only to get my name out there but also to experience different playing styles in different countries to level up my game. Being born and raised in this small town Whakatane, I would have never thought I would even be considered for these teams, but playing for Trident had gotten me there with the many national titles our school has won for Volleyball throughout the years. I encourage everyone to play a sport, even if no one they know plays. I have created so many different friends outside of school because of Volleyball. I’ve been lucky enough to have created many memories with them.”
Traize Jobe is of Ngāti Awa descent and is the captain of the senior A boys' volleyball team. “I am a year 12 and the opportunities Trident has to offer are endless.” Some of Traize's achievements include representing the Bay of Plenty 4 times for volleyball, and the biggest by far is with the Nz Maori volleyball team, playing overseas in Thailand and Canada. Traize stated that these experiences have substantially helped my growth as a player, not only to get my name out there but also to experience different playing styles in different countries to level up my game. Being born and raised in this small town Whakatane, I would have never thought I would even be considered for these teams, but playing for Trident had gotten me there with the many national titles our school has won for Volleyball throughout the years. I encourage everyone to play a sport, even if no one they know plays. I have created so many different friends outside of school because of Volleyball. I’ve been lucky enough to have created many memories with them.”
Arliyah Matchitt
Senior Girls Touch Captain
Arliyah Matchitt is a year 11 student and the Senior girls' touch captain. She has played touch for 9 years and has played for a number of club and representative teams during that time. Her most recent accomplishments include winning the BOPSS touch championships with Trident, claiming silver at the Youth Touch Nationals with BOP, and being selected to trial for the NZ u18 team. Arliyah is also a successful netball player representing both Trident and EBOP, winning a number of competitions and tournaments along the way. Arliyah plays middles for touch and enjoys the game “because it’s a fast-paced sport”. Her advice to Year 9s would be to “listen to their coaches, go to your trainings, stay healthy, and support your team”.
Arliyah Matchitt is a year 11 student and the Senior girls' touch captain. She has played touch for 9 years and has played for a number of club and representative teams during that time. Her most recent accomplishments include winning the BOPSS touch championships with Trident, claiming silver at the Youth Touch Nationals with BOP, and being selected to trial for the NZ u18 team. Arliyah is also a successful netball player representing both Trident and EBOP, winning a number of competitions and tournaments along the way. Arliyah plays middles for touch and enjoys the game “because it’s a fast-paced sport”. Her advice to Year 9s would be to “listen to their coaches, go to your trainings, stay healthy, and support your team”.
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