15 May 2017
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #1
Welcome to the 2017 Junior Season!
Welcome to the new rugby season! What a great start with some
fantastic results and some beautiful weather last Saturday.
Our Waitemata Juniors are STRONG! With 20 teams ranging from
Under 6 to Under 13 we have over 300 junior’s registered.
These juniors are the future of our club! The future of rugby! We
are so lucky to have wonderful volunteers from all walks of life being a part of our club and supporting our kids.
WAITEMATA PRIDE!!!
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Waitemata Rugby Club - Juniors
Our Junior Newsletter will be sent out regularly to keep you up todate with all the latest info. If you have anything you’d like to see in
here, please email [email protected].
Enjoy the season!
Thanks from the Junior Committee.
LINK to WEEKLY
DRAWS
draws.nzrugby.co.nz
In This Issue
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Results - Saturday 6th May
Word from our Junior Delegate
Important Dates
Coach Profiles
Merchandise
General Housekeeping
Win! Enter our Competition!
If you have a story or something to add
to this newsletter please email Sheena
on [email protected]
Baby Buffaloes
Word from our Junior Delegate
Joshua Hyde
Hi all! The season has started and its off to a flyer, two rounds into the season and everyone is loving rugby again. In my first season as the Junior Delegate for Waitemata I am receiving amazing support from all of our coaches
and managers as we worked through team selections and training's. Without
our coaches and managers we wouldn't have the ability to play rugby on
the Saturday, so make sure to thank them at every opportunity.
Joshua Hyde
Our senior sides are in full swing with Round 5 coming up this Saturday at
home versus Eden. Try and come down and support them. Also this Saturday we have members of the Club Woman's team (which I coach) that are
going to be joining teams to run the water and be supporting superstars for
our young players, Lets hope the rain holds off again so we can enjoy the sun.
Remember, our coaches are all volunteers, from Under 6 right up to Premier level, so show them the positive support
that they deserve. Your kids see these people as their heroes and role models. Keep enjoying rugby and don’t be shy
to come up and say hi around the club. Happy Rugby Season.
Merchandise/Branding
It is encouraged that teams get jackets however it is important that everything is approved
by the management committee due to our contract with Samurai (Score Sportswear). If you
wish to get Samurai gear for your team, feel free to email Hannah in the office –
[email protected].
Events
Joce Fausett is in charge of all events & fundraising. If you are promoting Waitemata and
fundraising please give her a heads up. Contact Joce on [email protected]
Results - Saturday 6th May
Waitemata Dynamite
MEET
OUR
AMAZING
JUNIOR
COACHES
Each Newsletter
we will feature
profiles of some
of our Waitemata
Junior coaches!
WILLIE AIAVAO
WAITEMATA SHARKS U10-U60 KGS
WHY DO YOU COACH: This is my first season as head coach.
I've been assistant coach over the last 10 years for teams involving my 3 sons, who have all played for Waitemata. I do it
because it gets me involved and it's my way of showing my
sons that I'm taking an interest in their sport.
FAVOURITE ALL BLACK: Doug Howlett
BEST RUGBY MOMENT: When my youngest son played his very first game of ripper
rugby for Waitemata. He was only 4 at the time. He never got his hands on the ball
and he didn't do much running around the field either, but the fact that he was wearing the same rugby jersey as his 2 older brothers gave him a huge buzz. He's been
playing rugby ever since.
HOW MANY WEETBIX CAN YOU EAT: I've done 14 weetbix in two sittings. I don't
have a breakfast bowl big enough to do it all at once and it's not a good look to use a
punch bowl!
BEST RUGBY TIP: Show your lighter side from time to time. It does wonders to the
boys' morale when the coach can have a laugh with his team, even if its at your own
expense.
RICHARD INGLIS
WAITEMATA BLACK U13 RESTRICTED
WHY DO YOU COACH: I enjoy seeing the progression
of the players over the season.
FAVOURITE ALL BLACK: Carlos Spencer
BEST RUGBY MOMENT: When I was the coach, our
team went to the Punjabi Youth Games in Pakistan and
we won!
HOW MANY WEETBIX CAN YOU EAT: 6
BEST RUGBY TIP: Work Hard, Train Hard, Play Hard.
SEVA NABORISI
WAITEMATA BLACK U13 RESTRICTED
WHY DO YOU COACH: Too see the development.
FAVOURITE ALL BLACK: Christian Cullen
BEST RUGBY MOMENT: Fiji winning Gold in the
Olympics
HOW MANY WEETBIX CAN YOU EAT: 10
BEST RUGBY TIP: Don’t rely on talent alone, train
hard as well.
MEET
OUR
AMAZING
JUNIOR
COACHES
MATT TOUA
WAITEMATA BLACK U8 CAPPED
WHY DO YOU COACH: I enjoy seeing the progression of the players over the season.
FAVOURITE ALL BLACK: Doug Howlett
BEST RUGBY MOMENT: Making memories as a
junior player for Waitemata (Scoring 7 tries in
one game....ask my teammates)
HOW MANY WEETBIX CAN YOU EAT: 6 with Greek yogurt & sliced peaches
BEST RUGBY TIP: Low body position close to the line will always get you over the
line.......oh and eat Taro to build mass lol
“Play rugby because you want to play rugby. Work hard and listen to your coaches.
After every game win or lose, smile because your parents still love you..”
Each Newsletter
we will feature
profiles of some
of our Waitemata
Junior coaches!
NATHAN CARRUTHERS
WAITEMATA U13 CAPPED
WHY DO YOU COACH: Because our community desperately needs outlets for our
kids where they get a sense of belonging.
FAVOURITE ALL BLACK: Kevin Mealamu
BEST RUGBY MOMENT: 95 World Cup VS
England. Say no more
HOW MANY WEETBIX CAN YOU EAT: 8 easy
BEST RUGBY TIP: Stay on your feet
“Do 30 Push Ups every morning, and 30 Sit Ups every night before bed. ROCKSTAR!..”
SCOTT MURRELL
WAITEMATA GREEN U8 RESTRICTED
WHY DO YOU COACH: My boy is in the team and great
to see them improve year on year.
FAVOURITE ALL BLACK: Hmm I’m an Aussie - hard to
pick..but gotta say Ben Smith!
BEST RUGBY MOMENT: Watching my kids score their
first tries
HOW MANY WEETBIX CAN YOU EAT: Four is enough!
BEST RUGBY TIP: Listen to your coach!
WRFC PITA PIT PLAYER OF THE DAY
Congratulations to our Player’s of the Day!
Thanks PITA PIT for your continued support.
HOUSEKEEPING & GENERAL
WIN A
Trainings—Where to Train
DOUBLE
To ensure no field closures during the season, we must stress please the
importance of not training on the fields. Throughout the season, we ask you
please stay off the fields whilst training, so to preserve them.
Training is permitted outside of the field markings, on the sanded areas and the grass behind no 2 on the train side, and large grass area
behind no1.
Scores/PODs
Each week please send through your scores, PODs and photos to
[email protected]. These will be posted to Facebook & put in our
newsletter.
Both the Club & Pita Pit Sponsored Player of the Day certificates are
available. These can be collected these from the office.
Clubrooms
Please remove boots & mud before entering clubrooms.
Grounds
MOVIE PASS
EMAIL IN YOUR BEST JUNIOR
RUGBY PHOTO.
THINK! A SPECTACULAR KICK,
SUPER MEAN TACKLE, OUT OF
THIS WORLD FEND, WICKED
TRY & SEND IT IN TO BE IN TO
WIN A DOUBLE MOVIE PASS.
EMAIL: [email protected]
DEADLINE: THURSDAY 25TH MAY 2017
T&Cs
SENDING IN YOUR PHOTO MEANS YOU
GIVE PERMISSION FOR PHOTO TO BE
PUBLISHED IN FUTURE NEWSLETTERS &
FACEBOOK PAGE.
CUT OFF TIME IS THURS 25.5.17, AND
WINNER DRAWN & CONTACTED BY SUNDAY 28.5.17. JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL &
NO CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERED INTO.
WINNER ANNOUNCED NEXT ISSUE.
No dogs on field please (except guide dogs).
SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday 17 May 7pm - Referee course (held at Waitakere Rugby Club)
Saturday 3 June—Hypnotist evening - Fundraiser Event for U20 Team
Friday 14 July 6pm - Junior Club Movie Night
Saturday 12 August 7pm - Comedy Night - Fundraiser Event for Junior’s
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