KSA Sports Briefs

Kaiwaka sports awards nominees

Congratulations to this years nominees for the Kaiwaka Sports Awards:

Senior Sportsperson of the Year: Michael Robinson (Otamatea Rugby), Rose O'Connell (Squash), Maree Stewart (Otamatea-Ex Netball).

Junior Sportsperson of the Year: Paige Kenyon (Primary School Netball), Cheyanne De Ardenne (High School Netball), Raymond Taito (Eastern United JMB), Gareth Ferguson (Gymnastics), Jayden Johnson (Hockey).

Service to Sport: Melissa Watts (Primary School Netball), Rebecca Blissett (Eastern United JMB), Barbara Thomas (Squash), Paula Jaques (Gymnastics), Wayne Maclennan (Hockey), Steve Campbell (Badminton), Mark Flannagan (Kaipara Knights Soccer), Madelaine Moulds (High School Netball), Jodie Bennetto (Otamatea-Ex Netball).

Greg McRae Memorial Trophy: Jade Tornquist (Primary School Netball), Patrick Butler (Eastern United JMB), Bayley Coates (High School Netball).

The awards dinner will be held on Monday April 29 and will feature emcee John Markby from MoreFM and guest speaker performance psychology coach Charles Donoghue. Tickets on sale at Jaques Four Square, from KSA members or phone Cheryl Anderson on 4312 051. 

 

Badminton

Have you ever thought about giving badminton a go? We have a small friendly club and players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Badminton is held in the KSA gymnasium on Tuesdays from 7.30pm and the season has just started. The AGM will be held on April 9 at 7.30pm. Only $3 per night until the AGM.

 

Squash opening 

The KSA squash club had its official opening on Sunday, April 7 at the courts. If you couldn’t be there and want to play this season please get in touch at the number below. 

 

Senior rugby

There will be a special meeting at the Sports Complex on Tuesday April 16 to discuss nominating John Keighley for a Life Membership.

If you were involved in the Otamatea Rugby Club in the last 25 years, but have not received a registration form for the reunion to be held on April 19-20, you can download one from www.kaiwakasports.co.nz or phone Cheryl on 431 2051. Old Boys have the opportunity to play in a Golden Oldies match against Manaia on the Saturday morning – this will be televised by Grass Roots Rugby. It will be an action-packed day as there will be JMB, IMB and seniors matches for you to watch as well as the Golden Oldies match. Mark it in your diary!

 

Junior rugby

If you have a boy or girl who is keen to play rugby this season, please register your interest with Jennie Reynolds on 945 0502. Trainings are Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Kaiwaka grounds and matches are either Friday evenings or Saturday mornings. The emphasis is on children having fun, learning ball-handling skills and enjoying being part of a team.

Over 100 children from our local schools will enjoy a Rippa Rugby tournament held at our grounds on Friday April 12, from 9am. Spectators welcome.

Many thanks to the KSA pokies fund for granting the junior rugby club the money to pay for socks and mouthguards for all the players. Much appreciated!

 

Cheryl Anderson, Kaiwaka Sports Assoc. manager, 431 2051