From The Fields No 3

Glenfield Rugby Union & Sports Club Inc 1

From The Fields

A Message from Our Chairman

Hi All,

As we come to the end of another very difficult season, I look back and realise that we have achieved a lot.

We are set to start next year withnew playing strips that are ready to go, a couple of dollars in the bank, a large volume of summer sports gearing up to use the facilities over the summerand a new date of the 16th of November for the Glenfield Sevens and Tens.Touch Rugby, Tag Football and Ultimate Frisbee all start after labour weekend so as you see it

doesn't just end with the 15 a-side game.

Most importantly however is the club AGM on the 15th of October. As many will have come to realise we have very limited numbers of people that areprepared to volunteer to keep your club running these days and of late the committees have copped some pretty unfair flack from a number of quarters and people that don't seem prepared to put their hands up to help. If you have time to criticise you may well have time to help. Please come along to the AGM and volunteer. It will help us to continue to build on the great work both Senior and Junior Club

committees have achieved over the past couple of years.

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that we do have a number of our Senior Players in rep teams from ITM Cup right through the grades still playing and achieving great things.

Check out the website and get along and support the Glenfield players when ever you can.

CheersCameron McNabChairmanGlenfield Rugby and Sports Club Inc.

what’s happening in and around the Glenfield Rugby Union & Sports Club Inc

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7s and 10s, Touch, AGM

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Senior Rugby

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Junior Rugby

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Supporters Club

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Functions, Committee

IN THIS ISSUEPage 1

Our Chairman

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Representative Players, Blazer

Recipients, Upcoming Events, Off Season

Page 3 & 4

Senior Annual Awards, Catering

Contract

Issue No - September 2013

WWW.GLENFIELDRUGBY.CO.NZ

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Website & Facebook, Affiliations, Netball

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Tag Football

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Ultimate Frisbee

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Our Sponsors

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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

1st October - Junior Club AGM 6.30pm

5th October - North Harbour v Otago @ NH Stadium 5.35pm

12th October - North Harbour v Canterbury @ NH Stadium 2.35pm

15th October - Senior Club AGM 6.30pm

2nd November - North Harbour Club Sevens @ Kumeu

16th November - Grove Mitre 10 Mega Glenfield Sevens

16th November - Glenfield Grizzlies 10’s Tournament

17th November - Glenfield Santa Parade

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n upcoming events and functions keep an eye on:-

www.glenfieldrugby.co.nz

www.facebook.com/glenfieldrugby

2013 Blazer Recipients

25 April - Dylan Churchward18 May - Ryan Hikuroa

1 June - Joseph Tuitupou

22 June - Jaimie King Ewe

6 July - Michael Little

2013 Representative Players

Congratulations to the following senior players who have gained

representative honours:-

Michael Little – 2012/2013 North Harbour Sevens

Michael Little - North Harbour ITM Cup

Raniera Takarangi - North Harbour B

Puavao Samoa - North Harbour B

Dean McLennan - North Harbour B

David Halaufia - North Harbour U20

Connor Woodman - Northland U20

OFF SEASON TRAINING for Glenfield Rugby Seniors begins on MONDAY 4th November 2013.

Trainings start at 6.30pm and finish at 8pm

What you require

Boots, touch shoes or running shoes, a drink bottle and a keen attitude

What we provide

Boot camp team building activities, skill development, opportunity to improve individual skills, fitness and decision making abilities, friendly environment

Who can participate

ANYONE

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2013 SENIOR ANNUAL AWARDS

A wonderful evening was had by all on Friday 6th September, at our Annual Awards. Great company, great food and a celebratory

occasion. The recipients of the awards for 2013 were:-

CLUB TEAM

ANZ Bank Cup Club Achievement - Premier ReservesJohn Phillis Automotive Cup Top - Premier ReservesMaddren Homes Club Team Of The Year - Grizzlies

Patrons Cup Best Team Spirit - Women'sLobb Family Cup Most Sporting Team - Premier Reserves

Pizza Delivery Company Most Improved Team - Premier ReservesGRU & SC Most Supportive - Women's

COACHES & MANAGERS

Greg Iverson Memorial Cup Coach Achievement - Jeremy HikuroaJack Cooksley Cup Coach Of The Year - Jeremy Hikuroa

GRU & SC Manager Of The Year - Louise Anderton

CLUB AWARDS

Ted Wilson Club Man Of The Year - Shane BlackwellMitre 10 Mega Willing Hands - Shane Blackwell

Ces Jack Club Spirit - Brenda McPhersonLinstrom Family Club Personality - Donna Kahaki

CLUB PLAYERS

Senior Player Of The Year - Michael LittleMaurice Dick Cup Emerging Player of the Year - David Halaufia

Norton Trophy U17 - U21 Player Of The Year - Connor WoodmanUnder 80 kg Player Of The Year - Daniel LittleGRU & SC Tackler Of The Year - Shea Turner

Blaine Nankeruis 1st Year Achievement - David HalaufiaM & A Rodgers Cup Most Points - Alan Linstrom

SEVENS

Wishnowski 7's Player Of The Year - Puavao Samoa

Grove Mitre 10 Mega’s Patrick Britton presenting Shane Blackwell with the Mitre

10 Mega Willing Hands

Club Chairman Cameron McNab presenting Club Treasurer Brenda

McPherson with Ces Jack Club Spirit

Club President Alan Linstrom with Club Manager Donna Kahaki with the Linstrom

Family Club Personality.

Premiers’ Head Coach Daniel Takarangi presenting Women's Team Manager Louise

Anderton with Manager of The Year.





PREMIERS

GRU & SC Most Committed Premier - Brydon MaiavaGRU & SC Most Improved Back - Luke Wakefield

GRU & SC Most Improved Forward - Dean McLennanGRU & SC Most Dedicated Player - Puavao Samoa

GRU & SC Senior Achievement - Michael LittleGRU & SC Team Sportsman Of The Year - Luke Wakefield

GRU & SC Premier Player Of The Year - Shea Turner

PREMIER RESERVES

GRU & SC Most Committed - Joey McIntoshGRU & SC Team Sportsman Of The Year - Kairo McLean

GRU & SC Player Of The Year - Willy UngaGRU & SC Most Improved - Charles Waa

WOMENS

Dulux Powder Coating most Improved Player - Helena Waldron

GRU & SC Most Committed Women's Player - Sarah RoulstonGRU & SC Sports Woman of The Year - Cindy WongDulux Women's Player Of The Year - Inga Timani

Outstanding Support - Tahlee Suaniu

GRIZZLIES

Outstanding Support - Henare KahakiGRU & SC Most Committed - Cameron McNabGRU & SC Most Improved - Shane Blackwell

C & E Wines & Spirits Social Player Of The Year - Paul HansenGRU & SC Sportsman Of The Year - Jeff Nichols

Barry Malins Cup Player Of The Year - Paul McPherson

Bryce Hilton presenting Paul McPherson Grizzlies Player Of The Year

Women’s Team Coach Willie Louie presenting Inga Timani Women’s Player Of The Year

CATERING CONTRACT

Expressions of interest are welcomed for the 2013/2014 Club catering contract to cover the following requirements:

THE TUCK SHOP: the expectation is to have available a variation of: Hot & Cold fresh food - Hot & Cold beverages - Snack foods - Sweets

THE MAIN CLUB KITCHEN: the expectation is to have available a variation of: Hot & Cold Fast food - Meal options - Catering options for team meals (either training night or Saturday home games) -

Catering options for Club functions - Catering options for External Hirers functionsAdditional information will be discussed with successful applications.

Please send a front letter outlining relevant expertise, menu options and costings to:- [email protected]

The closing date will be Monday 30th September 2013.



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ONE DAY - TWO GREAT TOURNAMENTS

*** NEW DATE *** Saturday 16th November 2013

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Glenfield Rugby Union & Sports Club Inc

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

JUNIOR CLUB 1st October 2013 6.30pm

signed nominations & police vetting form required by 24th September 2013.

SENIOR AGM 15th October 2013 6.30pm

signed nomination form required by 1st October 2013.

contact: [email protected] for more information.







Senior RugbyPREMIERS

Under a new and exciting coaching team pre-season looked really promising. Commitment, determination and building trust in each other saw the team come together as a group. The hard working coaches instilled beliefs and values that we would like all our teams to have at Glenfield Rugby. There were 12 Premier debutants. It was a disappointing season but we look forward to next season with most of the team expected to return.

PREMIER RESERVES

A mix of youth and experience saw this team go from bottom of the heap last year to scaring the pants off the top sides. Promoting many players to the Premiers throughout the season. This team had a fantastic team spirit & their commitment saw them do well. Thirteen wins this season and a finals day game at North Harbour Stadium.

SEVENS

New faces to join the club often come via 7’s and this year was no different. A large group of keen young men with plenty of speed and plenty to learn under their experienced coach. Expecting big things from this group this summer





GRIZZLIES

Another year older with what seems to be more players - some times too many. Whether playing or not always a supportive group of the club. Results always a 4 all draw but more often than not they were on the winning side of that draw.

WOMENSWith 8 new players and promotion to the top grade of the Auckland Women’s Rugby Competition, our Glenfield Women's team struggled on the field. There were occasional wins but you cannot fault the efforts and team spirit of Willie's team.

The women are currently training for the Byron Bay 7's Tournament. They depart on the Thursday 17th October for the Gold Coast where they will be based, updates will be on our club Facebook page.





Junior RugbyFROM OUR JUNIOR CLUB CHAIRMAN

2013 has been a solid year for the junior players at Glenfield.

With 85 registered players playing in J2, J4, J6, J7 and J8 the season can be remembered for some very exciting games played against their North Harbour competitors. Our J7 team played in the Snow White Invitational tournament and performed very well. Our J4 team reached the second round of the J4 Representative competition. Congratulations to the players, coaches, managers and parents involved.

The Junior prize-giving was held on Saturday 21st September 2013.

Congratulations to all of the players, in particular the award recipients. A special mention to the J4 team who were awarded the ‘Team of the Year’ trophy and Doug Hadfield for his selection as Junior Coach of theYear.

5 Year Badges were awarded to Albie Fisher, Braeden Fisher, Sam Linstrom, Philemon Tuitahi and Jonathon Thornton .

The Junior Club has secured the support of some key sponsors for the 2013/2014 period. A

special thanks to the teams at Westfield Glenfield, Z Energy (North Shore) and Wardrobe

Works. This support has enabled all junior players to

receive a ‘Glenfield Club’ Hoodie and all teams will play in our completely new playing

uniform in 2014.

Looking forward, the Junior Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for 1st October at 6.30pm at the clubrooms. I encourage people who are interested in joining the committee or assisting as a volunteer to attend the meeting.

Finally, with the assistance of Mitre 10 Mega Glenfield we are participating with a float in the Glenfield Community Xmas Parade on 17th November and would appreciate any assistance and identification of anyone who would like to be involved – either behind the scenes or in the parade itself.

Please contact Shane Blackwell [email protected] or Donna Kahaki [email protected]

Thank you to all involved, who played or supported the junior club in 2013. We look forward to seeing you next season.

Shane BlackwellJunior Club ChairmanGlenfield Rugby Union & Sports Club Inc











SOME JUNIOR ACTIONS SHOTS FROM THE 2013 SEASON ...

HARBOUR PHOTO SHOOT

At the 2013 Harbour ITM Cup Team photo shoot, Glenfield J6 player Ethan Kahaki was given the opportunity to model the new 2014 Glenfield Junior Rugby strip. What made it all the more special was he modeled it with Glenfield's only ITM representative Michael Little. The photos are being used to promote North Harbour’s ITM Cup team.





J8 Black

Most Valuable Player: Campbell AndersonMost Improved Player: Sam Fairweather

Sportsmanship Award: Toby MoirLittlest Player Biggest Heart: Nicole Lee

J8 Red

Most Valuable Player: River CoatesMost Improved Player: Lucas LagaaiaSportsmanship Award: Tyler Beehre

Littlest Player Biggest Heart: Ethan Hepper

Team Trophies

Coach of the Year: Doug HadfieldTeam of the Year: J4

Courage Cup: J4All Round Excellence: J7

Best Team Spirit: J6Treasurers Cup: J2

Best Turned out Team: J8 BlackChairmans Cup: J8 Red

Most Dedicated to Junior Rugby: Shane Blackwell

J2

Most Valuable Player: Robert JonesMost Consistent Forward: Simon Filo

Most Consistent Back: Finau PaeaMost Improved Player: Daniel Berg

Heart of Glenfield Rugby: Temuujin Gantulga

J4

Most Valuable Player: Taufui LoloheaMost Consistent Forward: Tristyn CookMost Consistent Back: Ryleigh HadfieldMost Improved Player: Alex BlackwellHeart of Glenfield Rugby: Fisher Boys

J6

Most Valuable Player: Palin DewesMost Consistent Forward: Jordan Visser

Most Consistent Back: Evan HillMost Improved Player: Elissa Heron

Heart of Glenfield Rugby: Lachlan Kendrick

J7

Most Valuable Player: Ruben CookMost Improved Player: Sabastien Latimer

Sportsmanship Award: Isabella DillonLittlest Player Biggest Heart: Hunter Reid

2013 JUNIOR PRIZEGIVINGWas just as exciting as the Senior Prize Giving for the littlest members of Glenfield Rugby and was

held on Saturday 21st September at the clubrooms.





FROM OUR SUPPORTERS CLUBS SECRETARYRUGBY

Although our premier team results this year were not flash, it was disappointing that so few of our

“supporters” were at the senior games and the annual prize giving on 6th September which was

notified on the club website.

The Premier Reserves and the Grizzlies had strong seasons. The Premier Reserves narrowly

missing out on the top four and the Grizzlies after a slow start winning their last 13 games in a row. The Women's team have been fundraising for a trip to a sevens rugby tournament in Byron

Bay, New South Wales and did an excellent job of catering for the annual Grizzlies dinner. As usual

they enjoyed their football and the after match functions.

Unfortunately once again the Under 21 team floundered. With coach and manager in place it was a lack of commitment by players that led to their withdrawal. Keen to turn up on Saturday for something to do but not train during the

week. The resurrection of the Restricted side last year did not last. Lack of numbers forced the

withdrawal of this team also.

GOLF DAYAnother successful day with good weather.

Unfortunately a number of our regulars were not available but 45 players ensured a competitive outcome. The winners this year were the Bay

Maritime (Selwyn Maynard) team comprising of Graham Malins, Robbie Edwards, Phil Martin and David Lester, all ex-club players, with a best net of 51.25. We acknowledge the support of our

sponsors and their generosity:

HOLE SPONSORSInnField Sports Bar - Alan Vaughan

Pats Garage - Kevin WaruTed Wilson

Family of Greg Watt - Mark WattWD Price Vehicle Recovery - Wayne Price

Hollande Line - Danny FrewAmstar Interiors - Steve Lobb

Jeff Young Contractors - Jeff YoungNorthern Forklifts - Ken OsbornBay Maritime - Selwyn MaynardNZ Homeloans - Steve Faulkner

Poolgas & Plumbing - Shane OstermeyerPRIZE SPONSORS

Pats Garage Graham Black

Malthouse/Innfield Trevor FlexmanKevin Bradford Dennis Targett

GRIZZLIES TEAM TRIP

The annual trip this year was to Rotorua. The main activity is not a game of footie like it used to be. Nowadays its golf and this year they played at

Springfield for the GGTTT (Glenfield Grizzlies Touring Team Trophy) donated by Ted Wilson.

The winner this year (surprise, surprise) was old club member Richie Campbell. Richie is now

living in Rotorua.

The non-golfers went “luging”, trying to damage each other. A great weekend enjoyed by a number

of the aging - Grizzlies.

OBITUARIESCondolences to the families of:-

Pete Santo who passed away on the 16th July 2013 at North Shore Hospital. The Santo family

sons & daughter were involved in the club; the eldest Marty played for the Seniors.

Gary Cooksley who passed away on the 31st July 2013 on Pupuke Golf Course. The Cooksley

family have had a long involvement with the club notably with brother Ken & father Jack.

CheersTrevor Flexman

Supporters Club Secretary





FUNCTIONSWhat a great year we have had at the Club! The club has held in excess of 17 private functions since January including a wedding, several 21st’s and other birthday celebrations.

The wedding

We also hire out the clubrooms for other things - North Harbour Netball use our club rooms to hold meetings, North Harbour Touch held their Junior Prize-giving, Glenfield College has run driver training courses using the clubroom as a classroom and the parking area for driving.

Our teams have also used the club to hold team fundraisers. Zumba was at the club on Wednesdays for a number of weeks.

I encourage the local schools to use our club for their school fundraisers and have built relationships with them this year which has resulted in bookings for next year. It’s great to see our club being used in our community. The Glenfield Rugby Club has a history and reputation within the rugby community of being a ‘real family club’. Everyone is welcome and it’s great to see so many children coming along to

watch their older siblings or parents playing rugby every Saturday. These little ones will be the face of our club in years to come.

The table setting for the Grizzlies Dinnercatered for by the Women's’Team

Remember - if you are a registered player at the club you will get cheaper rates when you hire the club. If you are interested, give me a call.

Donna KahakiClub Manager Ph: 029 912 [email protected]

COMMITTEEGlenfield Rugby Union & Sports Club Inc has two committees a Junior Committee and the Senior Committee. Both Committees’ work tirelessly towards building a sustainable community - none of it’s members receive any financial gain, in other words they are not paid to do what they do.

I know personally I have spent hours this past season trying to sort out player registrations, field allocations and gear. I liaise with Auckland Council and North Harbour Rugby Union on a daily basis - ensuring you are kept informed with who is playing when and where, any cancellations, etc.

I keep Facebook and the Website up to date, not to mention photographing games when I can and making those photos available to you. I am also the editor of this newsletter but sadly because I have been concentrating on so many other areas of administration I haven’t managed to get one out this past season.

My job doesn’t finish just because the rugby season has, there is now Sevens Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee and Tag Football kicking off.

What I am trying to get at is we need you to come and help share the load - Committee meetings are held once a month and honestly your help is needed.

The more people involved the easier the task of building a more amazing community would be.

Tracy LittleRugby AdministrationPh: 021 [email protected]









WEBSITE & FACEBOOK

Our club website and Facebook pages are continuously updated. The website homepage now includes the Glenfield Rugby Facebook feed - which means you don’t need a Facebook account to read the latest news and for the “live” scoring of our Premier games.

Statistics have now been added to the Premier team page. You can view player & game statistics over a number of years.

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BUILDING A BIGGER BETTER COMMUNITY

Our committee has spent the last couple of years working towards building the “Sports Club” side of Glenfield Rugby Union & Sports Club Inc.

To do this we have reached out to other sports. Additional sport affiliations are beneficial to Glenfield Rugby Union & Sports Club Inc. They mean more numbers, more use of the clubrooms which creates income that helps towards paying for the upkeep of the facilities. It also means we have the opportunity to apply for a larger chunk of the funding pie - again more income.

We are extremely happy to introduce the first of those sports...

NETBALL

Northcote Netball became officially affiliated with the Glenfield Rugby Union & Sports Club in 2013.

They are a club that has been running for more than 20 years and like Glenfield Rugby Union & Sports Club they pride themselves in being fun and family orientated.

There players range in age from 18 to over 40 years and this past season they had 8 training and non-training teams, playing anywhere from Senior 1 to Senior 10 at Onewa Domain on Saturday afternoons.

Visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northcote-netba l l-official-fan-page

For any enquiries contact Michelle:[email protected]

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TAG FOOTBALL

Tag Football is another of the new sports that will be associated with Glenfield Rugby & Sports Club Inc in 2014. It is a popular alternative outdoor recreational team sport that has competitions running throughout New Zealand. Eight players in each team are on the field at any one time. Players wear shorts with a Velcro patch on each side. A strip of cloth is attached to the Velcro, known as a tag. The object of the game is to score tries. Defenders prevent this by tagging the ball carrier, removing the tag from the shorts. Field dimensions are 70 metres x 50 metres. Two fields will fit on one rugby field. In Tag football the attacking team has six plays or tags to try and score a try or promote the ball down field as close to the line as possible. The game is exciting due to the fact of the tagging situation which can be difficult to remove. The invention of the tag also prevents phantom calls.

All skills are utilized in tag football including kicking. Passing becomes an attacking weapon, and if a player is put into a gap, there is a high probability they will make a clean break. When attacking the line, fancy moves such as around-the-corner passes work well, often making the defender stoop low to remove the tag.

The game is non-contact and the rules are designed to encourage this - you cannot as an attacker run straight at a defender, you must run at the gaps. A defender cannot impede the progress of an attacker, so if you try to get a tag and bump the attacker you may well be penalised. The rule is whoever initiates contact will be penalised.

The rules allow for the ball to go to ground with the advantage rule applying - this results in a lot of broken field play. Teams kick off to commence play and restart play after a try has been scored. Line drop-outs are taken from the centre of the try line. Kicking in general play is allowed but it must be below shoulder height of the referee.

Games are usually played over 40 minutes, two twenty minute halves. Times may be varied to suit age groups and conditions.





ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Ultimate Frisbee is another of the new sports to join us at Glenfield Rugby Union & Sports Club Inc, it is a fast paced and fun sport - a cross between Touch, Netball and American Football. Teams of players try to advance a frisbee up the field by passing to each other (you can't run with the disc - like netball) and score by catching it in an end zone. Like in Touch, an incomplete pass results in a turnover and opposition tries to score at the other end. The sport is non-contact, so very safe and a unique aspect to it is that all games are completely self-refereed - even at the World Championship.

Two leagues will be run over the spring season (Labour Weekend through Christmas).• Competitive League will run on Monday nights from 6.30pm. 7 players on the field

(recommended squad size 12-16), mixed gender (3 girls on at all times), standard Ultimate rules.

• Social League will run on Thursday nights from 6.30pm. 5 players on the field (recommended squad size of 10-12), mixed gender (2 girls on at all times), modified rules with increased substitutions.

Social League is the perfect opportunity to get into the game in a more relaxed atmosphere. So get a club team together, or a work team, or just a group of mates and join in the fun. Experienced players will be on hand to help you learn the rules and skills.

For more information check out www.aucklandultimate.org.nz or email any questions to [email protected].



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2013 Premier & Senior 1st Jersey SponsorsThis initiative was introduced to the club for the 2012 Season. Companies were given the

opportunity to sponsor a Premier player jersey. They were then given the option to extend their sponsorship through the 2013 season. Most took up the offer and the others were quickly picked up

by other sponsors. For more information about these companies check out the sponsors page on our website.

Our 2012 Major Club Sponsor



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