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 will begin on March 26. The AGM will be held on April 9 at 7.30pm. Only $3 per night until the AGM.
Junior netball
Congratulations to Melissa Watts who runs our junior netball club. Melissa was surprised recently by an on-air phone call from More FM telling her she had won a 50-inch plasma TV! Melissa was nominated for the competition because of the great job she does run- ning the club – thanks for all your work Melissa!
Squash
The community is invited to our squash club’s official opening on Sunday, April 7 at the courts from 11am (we can show off our new glass balustrades!) Come along for a hit and bring the kids. Racquets and balls are provided, you just need to bring non-marking shoes.
Tennis
Junior tennis is on Saturday mornings 9–10am at the Kaiwaka courts and Grant van Dalsum will coach the players on Mondays from 4.30 to 5.30pm. Any pri- mary or high school children are welcome.
Senior rugby
Northland’s drought was evident at the Hawks pre-season match against Glenfield, as the very hard ground meant several injuries for the players. Ex-All Black Walter Little was at the game supporting his Glenfield side. He must have gone away happy – not only did his side win both matches, but he also won the meat raffle! If you were involved in the Otamatea Rugby Club in the last 25 years, but have not received a registra- tion 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 tele- vised by Grass Roots Rugby.
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. We will field an U7's, U9's and U11's team and (depending on numbers) an U13's team. Trainings are Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Kaiwaka grounds and matches are either Friday evenings or Saturday mornings. Under 7's play Rippa Rugby while the older grades play tackle, with Small Blacks rules applied. The emphasis is on children having fun, learning ball-handling skills and enjoying being part of a team.
Martial Arts
Our martial arts instructor Craig Bennetts has begun a new class on Sundays at 8.30am in the KSA gymnasium. Learn Tai Chi for harmony, wellbeing, balance and relaxation. This is in addition to his Kem- po classes held on Wednesday afternoons. For enquir- ies please email Craig on otamatea.kempo@sling- shot.co.nz.
Kaiwaka Sports Awards
Our affiliated sports clubs are in the process of nominating members for our annual sports awards. This year the awards dinner will be held on Monday April 29 and will feature guest speaker Charles Dono- ghue. Tickets on sale shortly.
Quiz night
A great crowd turned up for our Quiz night, a fundraiser for the KSA. Fifteen teams nutted their way through questions on music, sport, general knowledge and more. Congratulations to the top teams who had their choice from the prize table: First equal, Market Forces & Causeway Crew; Third, Coswecan, Fourth equal, The Northerners & Mrs Browns Family.
Special spot prizes went to Debbie Hastie, Katie Shaw and Emma Butler. The remaining prizes were given out by a draw. Thank you to emcee Tony Hargreaves and scorers Corina Ross and Lindsey Hargreaves. Many thanks also to Melissa Watts for working the bar, to Pam & Mark Ottaway for putting on supper and to Holly Anderson for being the runner.
Contacts for Sports Clubs
With winter codes starting up shortly, you or your child may be interested in trying out a new sport. Each of our sports clubs has a page on our website www. kaiwakasports.co.nz where you can check out subs, trainings and match days, uniform requirements and all other relevant information. Alternatively you can ring the club representatives: Badminton, Kaye Fleming 4312 345; Athletics, Eileen Parsons 4318 055; Rugby (Junior) Jennie Reynolds 9450 502, (Senior) Jean McLeish 4312 520, Gymnastics, Stephanie Brown 4312 022; Soccer, May Seager 4318 494; Squash, Bar- bara Thomas 4315 905; Netball (Primary) Melissa Watts 4312 239, (High School) Mel Coates 4318 720, (Senior) Mirna Manuell 4237 767; Fitness Centre, Ju- lie Harris 4321 755; Tennis (Lindell Ferguson) 4312 542; Hockey, Robyn Bruce 4318 145; Martial Arts, Craig Bennetts 4315 170.
„Cheryl Anderson, Kaiwaka Sports
Assoc. manager, 431 2051
