News from Ngatapa Sports Club

Big thank you to NZ Safety and Dewes Contractors

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

We'd like to thank NZ Safety and Dewes Contractors Ltd for their support in sponsoring eight first aid kits for our nipper rugby teams.

We all know there are a few nasty bumps and bruises our nippers get every Saturday and sometimes the Daffy Duck plasters just won't do. So a huge thank you to the nippers mum - who wishes to remain anonymous - who sought sponsorship for these bum bags.

Please try and support our sponsors if you're shopping for any product or service they offer. NZ Safety is located on Grey Street in town and Dewes Contractors Ltd are based in Manutuke.

All Black Andrew Hore and former All Black Captain Ian Kirkpatrick to attend prizegiving - AUGUST 14

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Prizegiving featuring All Black Andrew Hore and former All Black Captain Ian Kirkpatrick.

When: 6pm August 14

Where: Patutahi Hall

Buses available

Tickets available from Foster and Tyler BP Service Station

HRV nippers prizegiving - Sunday September 05

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

HRV nippers prizegiving will be held at the clubrooms on Sunday September 05, 10.30am.

Please bring a plate for shared lunch and celebrate a fantastic season of junior sport.

Any enquiries please contact Lou Livingston 862 8669 or livingston@farmside.co.nz

President's Note

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:52:55 -0500

Ngatapa Prizegiving 2010

Presidents Speech:

Welcome to the 2010 Ngatapa Prizegiving. It’s great to have two great All Blacks here tonight to give us an insight into what it’s like to play rugby at the highest level. Thanks to Andrew Hore for making the journey from the deep south Ian Kirkpatrick our club Patron and All Black captain for making this all possible.

It’s a privilege for me to stand here and reflect on how much progress the club has made over the years, from a time when players had to buy their own jerseys to a time where the club is financially stable and is fortunate to have many sponsors and volunteers who all contribute so much.

It’s been another fantastic year for the club both on and off the field. We have further added to the club’s facilities with an upgraded kitchen, a new spectators viewing fence on the no 1 Rugby Field and gas hot Water so all the players can have a hot shower. Thanks to the funding organisations who have enabled us to complete these projects, The Lion foundation, Mangatawa Beale trust, New Zealand community Trust.

The club also hosted The Tairawhiti 15’s and the Tiny White first round of club rugby.

All of our sporting teams have had successes and socially the club appears to be in great shape.

This hasn’t happened by accident, and I would like to pay tribute to all those who have dedicated time to various projects over the years. For example the building of the clubhouse, our home has been largely built by volunteers.

So I would ask that we all take time to consider and appreciate all the work that has taken place by volunteers to this day and consider giving something back to the club at some stage in the future. This includes becoming a committee member or coaching our teams at some stage. Ngatapa is a great club built on solid foundations which will ensure the greatness remains for future generations.

So a few thank you’s in here to the committee thanks for the time and effort you give, your support is much appreciated, I believe we have made good progress in streamlining the administration of the club.

Special mention must go to Lesley who, to me, is the glue that holds the clubs administration together. She continues to provide a fantastic service and often reminds us why things are the way they are. The value of Lesley to our club is priceless, her institutional knowledge and endless toil means she keeps us on the right track we are lucky to have her.

As I mentioned, socially we have had a big year, a huge thanks to Fiona who runs the bar. We appreciate your commitment and patience. Dave and Tim, thanks for running the bar all the numerous jobs you continue to do for the club.

I would like us all to take a moment to acknowledge and remember two of the Ngatapa Family who passed away during the Year. Pete Morice and Ian White made enormous contributions to this club over a long period and their smiling faces are missed at Ngatapa. To their families and friends we acknowledge their support and commitment.

Ian White, was our trusty caretaker and lawnmower when he passed away during the year and thanks to Fred Smith for voluntarily taking over from where Ian left off.

Little something for Les, Fiona, Tim, Dave and Fred

Thanks also to the coaches and managers, you people have such a huge influence, the players look up to you and a sports club cannot successfully field teams without you.

As well as our senior coaches – notably the commitment made by Charlie and Cilla Allan and the entire squadron of Senior B coaches and managers – I want to mention all the nippers coaches across soccer, Rugby and Netball.

Many of our teams played hard and fair and reached finals in their grades. Some of our young soccer players made their age group rep sides and a large number of Ngatapa junior rugby players will represent Poverty Bay this year. This would not happen without all those dedicated parents and supporters or without the support of HRV who sponsor the nippers codes. I must mention Simon and Erica McNeil who are the Nippers sponsors. They have seen us kit out all our teams with new gear and the children grew another foot taller when the last of the teams donned their new jerseys and soccer shirts this year.

Finally we are very fortunate to have such a committed membership. I refer to the wider Ngatapa Family which takes in supporters from all corners of our rural catchment and all those who contribute to growing our maize crop. I also include our sponsors, their contributions are significant and vital for the clubs ongoing success. Thanks to the Gold sponsors Pioneer seeds, Coxco, Ballance Agri-nutrients, Rod Chrisp from Bayleys Rural Real Estate, Merial Ancare, Eastland Vets, Farmlands, Keith Allen Appliances and HRV. Please support these sponsors whenever possible.

CoxCo has decided to relinquish its naming rights for the premier team for next year although Coxy has said he is keen to remain as a gold sponsor. This opened up the door for a new sponsor to come on board and I am happy to announce that John Larsen is putting his money where his ads go – you will all have seen them in the paper.

In 2011 the premier team will be Larsen Sawmilling Ngatapa. Welcome on board John.

Finally – thank you to all the players across all codes. Without you there would be no Ngatapa year on year. We acknowledge your efforts in fundraising, your attendance, training and good honest toil on the court and field and the results you have achieved. We also acknowledge the support of the husbands, wives and partners who make it possible for all players, coaches and committee members to give their time to the club.

Thank you.

Winners of the Night

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:55:10 -0500

Ngatapa Prize Giving Awards 2010

Team Awards:

NETBALL:

Team 3

Most Improved Player Jo Turton

Most Dedicated Player Susanna Moore

Player of the Year Sheridan Peckett

Team 2

Most Improved Player Andrea (Arnie) McHardy

Most Dedicated Player Ana Shaw

Most Valued Player Shannon Looney

Player of the Year Cindy Popata

Rod Chrisp Bayleys

Most Improved Player Lanai Henry

Most Dedicated Player Sonia Wiersma

Player of the Year Kate Petro

HOCKEY:

Most Improved Player (Durston Plate) Steph Hall

Most Dedicated Player Katie Dyer

Player of the Year Sarah Lynch

SOCCER:

Most Improved Player Jarred Moroney

Golden Boot Andrew Hansen

Club Man of the Year Ken Shaw

Player of the Year Andrew Hansen

RUGBY:

Senior 1

Most Improved Player Ross Langlands

Most Dedicated Player Jack Castle

Player of the Year Gordon McPhail

Premier

Most Improved Player Grant Kissling

Most Dedicated Player Tim Gardner

Player of the Year Ryan Sayer

Club Awards - Netball:

Silver Ferns Trophy - Services to Netball Lyn Bright

Club Awards U21 Rugby:

Blake Henry Cup - Best Team Man Grant Kissling

Chris Teutenberg Memorial Trophy

- Top Try Scorer Ryan Sayer (4)

Andrew Burgess Memorial Cup

- Best Defensive U19 Player Jeremy Lawson

Club Awards - Rugby:

Yeon Jones Memorial Trophy

- Most Promising Player Jason Coffey

Caughey Cup - Best Defensive Player Sione Ngatu

Buster Taylor Challenge Cup

- Best and Fairest Player George Williams

Andrew Hansen Cup - Top Try Scorer

(Premier Team) Andrew Cribb

BP Dods Cup - Player of the Year Ryan Sayer

Committee Awards:

Rees Allan Cup - Best Club Sports Person Sarah Lynch

Old Crow - Services to the Club Grant Allen Snr

Bronc Hawea Memorial Trophy

- Supporter of the Year Chris & Kay Williams

Ngatapa Committee Cup

- Services to Junior Sport Lou Livingston

Rugby World Cup 2011 Volunteer Programme

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:40:28 -0500