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also something of a record. The coaching staff believe Canterbury and managed the senior team For further details please contact; notice of thanks to st albans we have unearthed a group of champion young men who for 25 years (1925-1950). residents www.ihpu.canterburyrugby.co.nz The CRFU would like to express their thanks to the St are capable of achieving even more for not only “Red and The Alf Hunnibell memorial Trophy has been presented [email protected] Albans Community and how much we have appreciated Black” rugby but also for the Black jersey in the future. in North Canterbury since 1960. their patience during the ITM Cup Campaign. The Canterbury factory continues to produce New Zealand’s best rugby talent! APPOINTMENT OF BUSINESS We know, at times it has been challenging for some. International High Performance DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS Overall the ITM Cup Campaign has been very success- As always it was fantastic to see and hear the support Unit Players Make the RWC The CRFU are pleased to announce the appointments of ful and the feedback we have had, has been nothing but from the teams fans and supporters, we hope the efforts Earlier this year 3 Fijian players attended the Canterbury both Steve O’Brien and Amelia Kininmonth as our new positive. and success of ‘your’ rugby men has gone some way in Rugby Unions High Performance Unit. These 3 players Business Development Managers. helping all of you through these challenging times. Rest Nemia Ranuuku, Sete Somoca and Waisea Daveta were Steve comes to the CRFU from Hawker Richardson (Hi- assured the future looks very bright for our province with all selected in the Fijian RWC side. not even earthquakes can dampen tech Capital Equipment) where he is currently a Sales quality people doing quality work! the red and black spirit! The players spent time Executive. He has over 10 years sales experience and Every season is unique but 2011 has had more playing club Rugby and is extremely excited about moving to Canterbury and unexpected twists and turns than any other in the history GLENMARK WIN THE LUISETTI SEEDS training at the IHPU Crusaders Rugby. of New Zealand rugby. NORTH CANTERBURY GRAND FINAL and were all placed on Amelia is currently a Marketing and Communications The upheaval in our community (no pun intended) Glenmark notched up it’s 30th North Canterbury rugby Individual training plans. Consultant for The Agency Communications (Advertising faced by all of us over the last 12 months has impacted title when it came from behind to beat Oxford in the Some of the highlights of Agency) and previously worked in a marketing role for hugely on our lives. Even our two “Red and Black” Luisetti Seeds North Canterbury Grand Final on Saturday their stay included expert one of our sponsors - Christchurch Casino. Amelia has teams, Canterbury and the Crusaders were not immune 6 August. tuition from All Black over seven years’ experience in marketing, sponsorship to the earthquakes effects, so for them to get into their Scrum coach Mike Cron After Oxford and account management. respective finals and for Canterbury to win the 2011 ITM exploded to a and for Nemia a training up was a truly inspirational effort by everyone involved. 7-0 lead in the session with All Black Amelia and Steve will be starting with us on the 3rd of halfback Andy Ellis. October. Canterbury went into this year’s ITM Cup having won the opening moments previous three competitions with a chance of equalling the momentum The IHPU Manager John the Auckland effort of the late 80’s / early 90’s. To appeared to Haggart also believed one of the worlds biggest step up to achieve a ”4 peat” this year of all years, has made the swing their way. the players had a really support canterbury rugby achievement all the more remarkable. We are so very Glenmark did Nemia Ranuuku positive impact on local You may have seen the INFOR and EMDA banners appearing at either end of Rugby Park this season and on proud of these young men that wear our provincial Brad Hazeldeane grapples with Oxford’s Tevita Pongi enough to keep club Rugby. “Nemia was during the grand final game, which Glenmark won 18-7 colours with so much dignity and passion. Oxford scoreless the top try score for Belfast and was instrumental in a lot the back of our try scoring machine Patrick Osborne. So for the remainder of the half. of their success this year. Both Waisea and Sete played who are they and what are they about? Glenmark began the second half with a new focus and for Lincoln University and Linwood respectively and as INFOR is a business software executed moves with more precision and confidence. props were immense value in supporting their clubs in giant, the 3rd largest business The final score was 18-7 earning them the Alf Hunnibell this area of the game” software company in the Memorial Trophy. Another recent graduate from the programme is Grant world, and is supported locally here by the team at Alf Hunnibell, Richard and Max Luisetti’s grandfather, Gilchrist who has made it into the starting line up 11 EMDA led by EMDA’s founder was a boot maker and operated from a shop in High for Edinburgh in the newly named RaboDirect Pro 12 and Managing Director, Keith Street, competition. Jessop. INFORs primary Rangiora As the 2011 season finishes the IHPU begins to recruit products ERP SyteLine and (now players from overseas wanting to experience the ERP LN (Baan) are designed Capones Canterbury and Crusader Rugby environment. for the manufacturing Restaurant). In addition to this the IHPU is going to offer an and distribution industries providing integration and Alf was The 2011 ITM Cup Champions, Canterbury opportunity for domestic players who don’t make their therefore better visibility between manufacturing Secretary and local Academy on merit but wish to gain further expertise and financial data. It’s this visibility that allows the It was noted by the media that this year’s Canterbury Treasurer of in all aspects of the game. This programme will operate manufacturer to make better business decisions team have an average age of just over 21 years, and the North for a full club season. resulting in greater productivity both in the office and on we’ve also handed out 14 ties to new players which is

CANTERBURY RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION, PO BOX 755, CHRISTCHURCH, PHONE 03 379 8300, FAX 03 365 3565 THE INSIDE WORD the shop floor. Local companies as diverse as Versatile, Primary School and Burnside Primary School and put well as winner in the Trade Equipment Supplier of the the canterbury rugby earthquake Steelbro, General Cables, Tait Electronics, Kovacs through their paces by Canterbury coach Tabai Matson, Year category at a gala event in Sydney last Thursday relief charitable trust Furniture and Yike Bike have invested in and are enjoying with players Andrew Olorenshaw, Ash Parker, Nasi Manu, evening. You may have seen a recent promotion with Richie the benefits that Infor’s ERP software offers. Robbie Fruean and Tyler Bleyendaal. At the end of the SKOPE Managing Director Guy Stewart says it is an McCaw supporting the Canterbury Rugby Earthquake An innovative product offered by INFOR is an application session, the boys had time for photos and autographs, as honour and a privilege for the company to be recognised Relief Charitable Trust. well as some goodie bags from MORE FM. called ION connecting business applications, whether by such a key customer in this way and particularly This promotion is being played they be INFOR or not, allowing organisation of Fendalton Primary School principal Paul Sibson says he pleasing his father (and company founder), Robert across all the Rugby World Cup business processes and assisting in the achievement of Stewart was present at the occasion. games. operational excellence. Infor’s ION makes it attractive “The public recognition by CCA through these awards is for companies such as Salesforce.com and Single Source The primary objectives and extremely significant for SKOPE. CCA’s leadership during purposes for which the Trust Software to partner with Infor and offer complementary our long-standing relationship - almost 40 years - has integrated solutions. is established are to benefit supported our innovation with refrigeration design and the Canterbury community EMDA and INFOR has been involved as a lesser sponsor energy reduction,” he says. and to provide relief from of Canterbury and Crusaders Rugby for quite some time “Historically SKOPE has been an early adopter of poverty in the Canterbury but this year decided to step up and support our team to technology and responsive to our customers demand region by providing grants, a grander level in our region’s time of need. for innovation - not only in the corporate beverage distributions and financial Contact Cam Spear at EMDA on 341 2376 or by email offered the session to boys who had shown leadership market, but also in food service refrigeration and heating assistance to; [email protected] , or on our main office number at the school. “We saw the session as a great way to markets. After recent work by the SKOPE design team, we (a) Provide relief from damage and loss suffered 379 9530 for further details. thank the boys for their hard work in replacing our rugby now have the lowest energy glass two-door merchandiser by rugby clubs, administrators and players as a posts, which were broken in a storm earlier in the year. in the Coca-Cola system, globally.” consequence of the Canterbury Earthquake; NATIONAL AND REGIONAL 2011 The boys put in several hours of their own time to source SKOPE is CCA’s largest supplier of commercial COMPETITION RESULTS new posts, so all the schools’ rugby teams could carry on refrigeration products in Australia, New Zealand and the The week ending 4 September 2011, Canterbury Rugby playing.” Pacific Islands. had achieved some outstanding results in national and Christchurch Airport Chief Operating Officer Andy regional competition. Lester says the company was delighted to get behind 1. ITM Cup - Canterbury local and international rugby this season. Through its 2. SI Invitational Tournament – 1st Canterbury Colts “Back Of Jersey” sponsorship with CRFU, Christchurch Airport’s name was 3. SI U20 Tournament – 1st Canterbury Metro U20 displayed on the back 4. SI U18 Tournament – 1st Canterbury Metro U18 of the Number 9 jersey through the ITM Cup. 5. SI U16 Tournament – 1st Canterbury Metro U16 “This is a great way 6. Canterbury Metro won against Otago Colts for the airport to 7. SI Primary Schools Tournament U65Kg give back to the 1st Canterbury Country community and L>R: Warwick White (Managing Director CCA Australasia), Guy Stewart (Managing Director support the team SKOPE), Robert Stewart (Chairman SKOPE), Terry Davis (Group Managing Director CCA) Not a bad effort for a city that has had so many Paul Ngauamo signs autographs for the boys interruptions and disruptions! during a difficult year,” says Mr Lester. “It was a bonus to be able to invite the SKOPE has previously been recognised by CCA, boys to meet their Canterbury rugby heroes and impress being runner up for innovation in the inaugural Coca- CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT SUPPORTS Tabai with their skills. Who knows, we may just have Cola Amatil Australia Supplier of the Year Awards, in LOCAL SCHOOLS recognition for the work undertaken for Coca-Cola’s Start your holiday Some Christchurch schoolboys who worked hard to helped one of those boys into a Canterbury team of the merchandising fleet. This year SKOPE also won the Coca- help repair their school’s broken goalposts have been future.” Cola New Zealand Supplier of the Year Award. rewarded with a training session with some of their before you leave Canterbury rugby heroes. SKOPE named Coca Cola Amatil SKOPE’s innovative approach, design excellence and Supplier of the Year modern technology and production lines have earned Great food and retail – Level 1 The boys were among a group of 20 treated to the Christchurch based heating and commercial refrigeration the company an international reputation. As the session by CRFU and one of its sponsors, Christchurch company SKOPE Industries Limited has claimed two commercial refrigeration and heating requirements of its International Airport Ltd. prestigious international awards. The company was clients change and evolve, SKOPE continues to design The boys were selected by their schools, Fendalton announced as the overall winner in the 2011 Coca-Cola and engineer new products. ® Amatil (CCA) Australian Supplier of the Year Award as New Zealand’s Tourism Gateway THE INSIDE WORD (b) Assist with the repair and development of rugby the name of allocated player. To register as a Player Sponsor, complete the application. grounds and facilities that have been damaged by the • Meet your celebrity player (Don’t forget to bring your The first 24 applications received will be drawn for players Canterbury Earthquake; camera!) and “team extras”. The announcement of players and (c) Assist rugby clubs and administrators to restore and their sponsors will be on local radio stations during the • Your business acknowledged during ground breakfast session in November. prepare rugby clubs and facilities for future growth to announcements at the game and in pre-event media overcome damage or loss suffered as a consequence of publicity and advertising. Please return form below promptly to; the Canterbury Earthquake. • Place your branded banners around the pitch (just Caroline Wagteveld McKenzie (d) Provide relief and assistance to rugby clubs, talk to our event organiser about other ways you can Event Co-ordinator administrators and players suffering from financial advertise on the day). CFANZ, P O Box 8241 hardship;. • Four invitations to the exclusive ASB Bank corporate Riccarton, Christchurch 8440 (e) Any other charitable purpose which may seem to be marquee with refreshments including wine, Tui beer tel: (03) 3418 026 capable of being conveniently carried on in connection and a BBQ luncheon provided by the Christchurch fax: (03) 341 8025 with the above charitable purposes or calculated directly Casino. mob: 0274 168 796 or indirectly to advance the above charitable purposes. • YES you can buy additional VIP tickets ... at a discount! email: [email protected] Should you wish to contribute to his cause, please go to Why not make this your end of year social, we’ll do all Crusaders charity cricket http://www.rwcchristchurchappeal.com/ or alternatively the work! txt rugby to 933 for an automatic $3 donation added to sunday 27 november 2011 The Crusaders’ Charity Cricket match is supported your phone account. I agree to the sponsorship fee and conditions and by Mainland Press suburban newspapers and will be also extensively advertised on radio. It is free for the will forward the payment within 14 days of receiving CRUSADERS CHARITY CRICKET WILL BE community to attend with the aim to attract a crowd a tax invoice following the match. PLAYED ON SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER. of thousands. It’s a great family day out and gets your BE THERE! It’s been a tough year, with plenty of challenges, but corporate message seen and heard to many Cantabrians. Business Name the Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand has a This iconic fun day out includes kids activities, cash (as you would like it to appear in the programme) great way to bring Cantabrians together. As spring is and prizes, celebrity autograph signings, and an adding much needed colour to our city, we are excited Postal Address to announce that the auction of celebrity sports memorabilia along with 29th annual Crusaders a wide variety of food and refreshments. We’d like Gary Cockram Charity Cricket Match to thank the North West Christchurch Kiwanis for ® will be played at the their on-going assistance at this event. South Hagley Oval on Street Address Sponsorship Fee Sunday 27th November 2011, and you’re invited! • You will be invoice directly after the match. Just sign and return that sign up form ASAP We need YOUR help to make this iconic event a success. We’re looking for people like you to become “Player • The Base Player Sponsorship fee is $250.00 (+ gst Contact Name sponsors”, which will have a celebrity representing your PLUS... company on the pitch at this entertaining family day out. • $5 per run scored by your player Position Calvert Cleaning Your company will be seen and heard with a variety of Sponsor Benefits: • $50 per wicket, catch or stumping by your player • Your business name in the event programme alongside (The maximum cost to each Player Sponsor is capped at $450.00 + gst) Signature

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