"This year we have 28 schools involved. One of the largest participation rates is from Otonga Primary School which has 471 students here today. Rotorua Intermediate has almost 300 kids. So many schools get behind it.
"We even have some schools from Tauranga, who have brought children along as well which is just great."
It's the largest event in the Central Bay of Plenty school sports calendar, with hundreds of parents turning out to support their children.