The AIMS Games (Association of Intermediate and Middle Schools) is an annual sporting event held in
Tauranga,
New Zealand. The tournament attracted 166 schools in 2012,
[Starting gun fires on AIMS games]
/ref> making it the biggest sporting event for 11 to 13 years old in New Zealand.
In 2016 the event generated $3 million for the local economy. In 2019, the event returned $6.5m.
History
The event began in 2004.[BMX added to NZCT AIMS games]
/ref> The first game included 14 sports and 17 schools. Since then indoor bowls were added in 2011 followed by Rugby league in 2012.[
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Sports
The event includes:
* Badminton
* Basketball
*BMX
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Football
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* Futsal
* Golf
* Gymnastics
* Hockey
*Indoor bowls
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* Netball
*Rock climbing
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* Rugby league
* Rugby sevens
* Squash
References
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External links
NZCT Aims Games
Sports competitions in New Zealand
Sport in Tauranga