KSA Sports Briefs

 

Junior rugby
The first JMB Rally Day of the season was held at the Sports Complex recently. Twenty teams played so it was a very busy night! Many thanks to all the Eastern United parents who helped out. Pictured is a certain runaway try in the Paparoa vs Eastern United Under 7's game.

Senior rugby
Our senior rugby teams, Tranznorth Hawks, will be playing the Western Sharks at our grounds on Saturday May 23. Reserves kick off at 12.30pm and premiers kickoff at 2.15pm. Our Under 14's will also play at home that day, taking on Mid Western at 10am. Supporters are always encouraged to come along to cheer on our teams, refreshments available.

Badminton
Keen for badminton? Turn up to our gymnasium on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm, all ages and abilities welcome. Annual subs are now due: $50 per person or $80 a family, or if you prefer to pay nightly it is $3 per person per night. Badminton is lots of fun and an easy game to pick up. New members welcome, just bring soft soled shoes and a sense of humour. Club racquets are available for you to borrow.

Wanted
Taniwha Shield team coach for 2015. The Taniwha Shield tournament is for rugby players Years 7 - 8 and will be held at the Bay of Islands during the July holidays. Interested? Please contact Jennie Reynolds on 021 027 64171.

Soccer
Our soccer club, Kaipara Knights, is going to field three junior teams this season. If you have a boy or girl who might be interested in playing please ring Lindell Ferguson on 431 2542.

Fitness Centre
Our Fitness Centre is holding an Open Day on Saturday May 16 at 5pm for a meet and greet as well as a wine and cheese evening. Everyone is welcome! And everyone who comes along will go in the draw to win a free membership. For more information on the Fitness Centre, please contact Siobhan Cole on 027 979 1203.

Gymnastics
After the break over the school holidays, our gymnastic classes have restarted. For information on gymnastics, please contact president Stephanie Brown on 431 2022.

Open Mic Night
Calling all musicians, dancers, actors and performers to come share your creative muse. The Kaiwaka Open Mic Nights will be held at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex at 6pm on the last Sunday of each month. It is our hope that the Kaiwaka Open Mic Nights will create a hub for emerging artists, a place to meet, exchange inspiration and perform and to have fun. For more information, please contact David McCarthy at Skylark Studio on 902 2082. ■ Cheryl Anderson, KSA manager, 431 2051, kaiwakasports@gmail.com

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