KSA Sports Briefs

Give gymnastics a go

Gymnastics Otamatea are again putting on the successful Give-It-A-Go class  in the month of March for families to try out gymnastics together. This is a low cost class with minimal commitment so busy families can have a taste of gymnastics with no further obligation. Classes are held at the KSA gymnasium on Mondays in March from 4–5pm, $5 for four classes. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult and pre-enrolment is essential.

 

Junior tennis coaching

Junior tennis is on Saturday mornings 9–10am at the Kaiwaka courts. Grant van Dalsum will coach the players on Mondays from 4.30–5.30pm. All primary or high school children are welcome. For information on tennis please phone Lindell Ferguson (evenings) on 431 2542. 

 

Hawks pre-season

The Otamatea Hawks will play a pre-season match against Glenfield on Saturday March 9 at the Kaiwaka grounds, kickoff 1.30pm. Why not come along to support our boys! 

A Rugby Smart course for coaches of grades U14 and above will be held at the Complex on Monday March 4 at 6.30pm. 

If you were involved in the Otamatea Rugby Club, but have not received a registration form for April’s reunion, you can download one from www.kaiwakasports.co.nz or phone me on 431 2542. 

 

Junior Rugby AGM and registration

Our junior rugby club, Eastern United, will hold their AGM at the Complex on Monday February 25, 5.30pm. All parents of JMB children are encouraged to attend. 

The JMB Registration Day will be held at the Complex on Sunday March 17, 9.30am. All boys and girls interested in playing rugby are invited to attend. For JMB enquiries phone Rebecca Blissett on 431 2085.

 

New martial arts class

Our martial arts instructor Craig Bennetts has begun a new class on Sundays at 8.30am in our gymnasium. Learn Tai Chi for harmony, wellbeing, balance and relaxation. For enquiries please phone Craig on 431 5170 or email otamatea.kempo@slingshot.co.nz.

 

Top of the Rock is tops!

With nearly 300 participants, our Top of the Rock multi-sport event was very successful! There will be a Top of the Rock debrief meeting on Thursday February 28, 7pm at the Sports Complex. Please come along with your thoughts on how the day went and your ideas on how we can improve things for next year. Just before the event, our water pump died and we also had problems with our chiller and ice machine – not what you need when hundreds of people are about to arrive. Many thanks to Bruce Ferguson who calmly sorted out these problems for us – thanks Bruce!

 

Quiz Night fundraiser

As a fundraiser for the Sports Association, we will hold a Quiz Night at the Complex on Friday March 15. Register your team of 4–6, supper provided and bar open. Prizes for the top three teams plus lots of spot prizes! $10 per head. Pre-registered teams only – ring me on 431 2051.

 

Bulbs fundraiser

Bulb planting time is just around the corner, so we are holding a Bulbs Fundraiser. Bulbs are easy to plant, fun to grow and will reward you with lovely flowers year after year! The bulbs on offer are tulips, daffodils, bluebells, freesias and wildflower seed mix. Bulbs are supplied by GardenPost who source the bulbs from New Zealand’s best growers and prices offered are less than normal retail price. You can pick up an order form from Jaques Four Square or the Sports Complex or download one from our website www.kaiwakasports.co.nz. Further details are on the form. For any enquiries on the bulbs fundraiser, please phone me on 431 2051.

 

Cheryl Anderson, Kaiwaka Sports Assoc. manager, 431 2051