Sir Peter Leitch’s NEXT HOME GAME Mad Butcher Club Vodafone Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium v Newsletter NO: 02 Manly Sea Eagles NEWSSir Peter Leitch’s 2012 Eden Park YYOUOU CANCAN CHECKCHECK OUTOUT MYMY BLOGBLOG onon Sunday 4 March, hhttp://play.vodafone.co.nz/vodafonewarriorsttp://play.vodafone.co.nz/vodafonewarriors 2pm Kick Off Warriors pre-season on the horizon Things are heating up as the NRL season approaches. The Vodafone Warriors have their fi rst trial on February 4 at North Harbour Stadium, where they will take on the Gold Coast Titans. Then it is off to New South Wales to Coffs Harbour to front South Sydney in a game that kicks off at 7pm Oz time on February 11. Seven days later the boys will be in Whangarei to play the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles, with the Vodafone Junior Warriors also in action, against the Vulcans in the curtainraiser. Another big day is February 20, when the club hosts its annual golf day at Titirangi. Last year the event raised $22,000 for KidzFirst, and this year the chosen charity is Shine, who do outstanding work in the ASICS SIGNED UP AS NEW FOOTWEAR domestic abuse area. Just in case you think life sounds easy, with trips to NSW and golf days, keep PARTNER in mind that the boys’ training programme has them at work at 7am every day at the moment. Former referee Bill Harrigan is in town for a session with the players this week too. It was great to see and among the 50 NRL players joining the Pacifi c Studies Community Market-leading sports footwear manufacturer ASICS has Leadership Camp. Both are fi ne young men and have lots to offer their communities. joined forces with the Vodafone Warriors in a three-year And Manu has also been selected in the NRL All Stars team to play the Indigenous side shortly sponsorship deal. another great compliment for the big fellah. Renowned for its wide range of football boots, sports Of course there was a lot of excitement around Brian McClennan’s shoes and other accessories, ASICS becomes the club’s appointment to the club as coach, and I know he is looking forward to his new footwear partner through to the end of the 2014 fi rst offi cial NRL outing on March 4. season. That Sunday pits his charges against the reigning champions, Manly, who “Having ASICS on board to outfi t our players with their beat us in the grand fi nal. footwear from next season is a highly signifi cant step The game is at Eden Park and is being billed as “Get Even at Eden”. forward for the club,” said Vodafone Warriors chief The Juniors will get things under way, kicking off at 11.45am, and the fi rst executive Wayne Scurrah. game of our NRL campaign kicks off at 2pm. “ASICS have a fantastic reputation for producing footwear Brian McClennan - Vodafone The club has got together with cricket offi cials and put together a special of the highest quality. We couldn’t be happier to have Warriors Head Coach package that allows you entry to the game, and a ticket to see New them in our family of sponsors.” Zealand in action against the touring Zimbabwe team the day before. That’s quality sporting action on ASICS welcomed the opportunity to join the Vodafone the Saturday and Sunday for as little as $40. Check out the club website for details. Warriors after the hugely successful 2011 season. Brian will have a new football manager alongside him in Dan Floyd, who has risen up through the “ASICS are extremely proud to be the Vodafone Warriors’ Auckland ranks, so congratulations to him. And while there will be some new faces, an old one will be gone. This is the fi rst year in a long while that Puma have not been involved with the footwear partner,” said Chris Brittain, head of Brittain boys, and I have to say I am sad about that because Puma were always outstanding to me in terms Wynyard, ASICS’ long-term distributor in New Zealand. of looking after the Mad Butcher Club. Our new footwear sponsor is Asics and I am looking forward to “ASICS’ technical range of boots are specifi cally working with them too. designed for the intensity of today’s game. They focus on And many thanks to ADT Armourguard Security. They provide security for the museum for me and they injury prevention while providing the players with the are all top people to work with. You can check out their services at www.armourguard.co.nz. comfort and speed they require to perform at their best. And if you are looking for some new Vodafone Warriors gear to start the season with, visit “Not only will the Vodafone Warriors be wearing our boots, www.sirpetersmuseum.co.nz and visit the shop. We have a range of new gear available online at good they will also be training off the fi eld in our running and prices. And of course don’t forget the museum itself is open every Saturday between 10am and 1pm. cross training shoes. Just a few weeks now before I can get my fi x of league. “We see the new partnership between ASICS and But before then the old Butcher is a busy boy. I am off to Napier on Thursday for a function and don’t Vodafone Warriors as a natural fi t. Bring on 2012!” get back until Sunday. My old mate Sir Graham Henry – the former coach of the World Cup winning All Brittain said ASICS boots had a reputation for assisting Blacks – I never get tired of writing that sentence, is staying with me on Sunday night because we are in preventing lower limb injuries which are so prevalent in up fi rst thing for a fl ight to Christchurch. We will be doing a bit of a barbecue and function in the city for today’s game. police, fi re service and ambulance staff. What a fi ne job they all did in the wake of the earthquakes, and for that matter, continue to do, because things are far from settled in Canterbury. Sir Graham did not hesitate when I asked if he was up for a trip down south, and that speaks volumes about what a great bloke he is.

The Mad Butcher and Suburban Newspapers Community Trust is raising money for Surf Lifesaving New Zealand to buy some essential rescue equipment. It’s auctioning off a big range of sporting memorabilia on TradeMe - including beautifully framed jerseys signed by the Rugby World Cup and NRL Grand Final league squads. There are also a number of fantastic lots with no reserve going under the hammer so there’s a chance here for sports fans to get some great collector’s items at equally great prices while doing their bit for a fantastic cause. Check out what’s on offer online at http://trade.me/aucksubs Auctions close on January 28 and every cent goes to Surf Lifesaving New Zealand.

Please forward this newsletter to all your mates This Warriors Training Schedule gives you an idea of what the squad do during pre-season training

NRL SQUAD – 2012 PRE SEASON TRAINING Week 11: Beginning Monday 23rd January 2012

Monday 23rd Jan Tuesday 24th Jan Wednesday 25th Jan Thursday 26th Jan Friday 27th Jan Sat 28th Jan Sun 29th Jan 7.00am 7.00am 9am 7.30am 7.00am Breakfast 100 Club Team Photo + Sponsor Breakfast Strength photos Group 1 and 2 7.30am (ALL) 7.30am 8.00am Team Meeting 7.30am Team Meeting Breakfast (Dayne) Breakfast (Craig Lewis) Team Room 8am (ALL) 8am (ALL) 11am (ALL) 8.30am (ALL) 8.30am Strength / Skills / Stretch Strength / ATS / Skills Strength group 1 Strength / Skills / ATS in Field session AM in groups In groups Extra Endurance and groups Mt Smart #2 skills REST DAY REST DAY Skill extras will start Skill extras will start Skill extras will start 10min before 10min before Skill extras will start 10min before 10min before ASICS BOOT FIT OUT Gym / Mt Smart #2 Gym / Mt Smart #2 10.30am Leadership Group Meeting Board Room 11.15am Support Group Meeting Board Meeting 12pm 12.30pm 1.30pm 12pm (ALL) Field Session Field Session Field Session Field Session PM (Skills / Speed) Skills / Conditioning Skills / Bill Harrigan (Skills / Speed) Mt Smart #2 Cornwall Park Mt Smart #2 Cornwall Park 3pm 2pm – 5pm Bill Harrigan visit Massage (Staff only) GROUPS 1 Fisiiahi, Godinet, Henry, Mara, Rapira Steve, Tuimavave, Tupou 2 Brown, Friend, Ikahihifo, Johnson, Lillyman, Locke, Mannering, Taylor, Maloney, Rapira Sam, Ropati 3 Hurrell, Inu, Lousi, Lousi , Luck, Mateo, Matulino, Packer, Vatuvei, Ta’ai, Taukeiaho, Penehe, ACTIVITY / DUTY SCHEDULE What: Membership What: Membership Photo shoot Photo shoot Who: Bluey, Shaun, Who: Bluey, Shaun, Manu, Lucky Manu, Lucky Where: Mt Smart Where: Mt Smart

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Keep the newsletters coming mate, love to see and hear how everyone is getting on back home. We have our fi rst trial game tonight so just kicking back for the day. Looking forward to getting out on the fi eld. The fans and the town have been great so far so just need to get out there and give my best now. By the way, we had our 20 week baby scan this week.. Mother and baby are healthy and they confi rmed that its a boy. We are both really looking forward to its arrival. Good to hear from you butch. Talk to you again soon.

Lance

The Ellerslie Eagles Rugby League club are celebrating 100 years of the Club this year and are holding a function to mark the occasion. For more details contact Leonard Jeff’s on 09-5794166 or 021-0371909 email [email protected]

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE TEAM AT ADT ARMOURGUARD WHO LOOK AFTER THE SECURITY AT SIR PETERS MUSEUM AND KEEP EVERYTHING SAFE. CHECK THEM OUT ON www.adtarmourguard.co.nz The Carbine Club of New Zealand presents a “Rugby League Luncheon” to herald the 2012 Vodafone Warriors season. Featuring Sir Peter Leitch, Brian McClennan, and more. In the support of the League For Life Foundation and rugby league in general. Get your tickets now!!!!!!! Contact Anne Clarke on 09 367 0968 or [email protected] The Peoples Museum The museum is open EVERY SATURDAY MORNING From 10am - 1pm We also have a great NRL retail shop check out our website on www.sirpetersmuseum.co.nz

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Jacqui Sutherland is organising a Breast Cancer SPONSORS TO DATE fundraising dinner in Christchurch in March for The Lincoln Events Centre Millennium Hotels and Resorts approximately 300 people. Hellers Ltd Cold Hire Christchurch Placemakers (Cranford St) Lisa’s Dips She is looking for donations of any size from raffl e Wickliffe Ltd Great White Shark Enterprises items through to goods suitable for auction, or Nobanno Moffatts Flowers assistance with the dinner itself. Nicky Foreman (Artist) Rawlinsons Quantity Surveyors Bridgestone Tyres Cool Hire Christchurch All donations on the night will be given to the New the Shot Dunedin Salads Wholesale Addington Zealand Beast Cancer Foundation – Jacqui’s Whittaker’s Chocolate Tomatin Distillery – Scotland Kingsgate Oamaru The Glenmorangie Company reference number 132851 and all sponsors will be Cool Rivers Vineyard – Scotland fully recognised on the evening. KB Bakers Halswell Tanks for Everything Jacqui can be contacted on Foodstuffs 03-322-1779 or 021-221-9000 Halswell New World Makana Confections – Blenheim Hyde Park Catering Hire The Antarctic Centre La Petite Manouche-musicians Fiona Pears Violinist Sunlight The Coaching Staff are once again coming to Christchurch Date: 28th/29th January 2012 Where: Leslie Park, Hornby Panthers Clubrooms, Hornby (Saturday) Denton Park Oval, Hornby (Sunday) Ages: 14 years (as at 1st Jan 2013) - 18 years (as at 1st Jan 2013) Registration: Must be Completed before 09.20 on Saturday the 28th. For earlier Registrations please fi ll out the attached form and email to barb.fl etcher@ hotmail.com All players MUST attend the training to qualify for the Trial. Coaches, Trainers and Managers are welcome to veiw the training session and are welcome to attend a forum at 15.00 Saturday the 28th of Jan 2012. please see Melbourne Storm Registration Form attached to this newsletter

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