Annual Report 2020

Annual Report 2019 – 2020

HUTT OLD BOYS MARIST RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB (INC)

Twenty Seventh Annual Report & Financial Statement For the year ended 30 September 2020

Annual General Meeting Twenty Seventh Annual Report and Statement of Accounts as at 30th September 2020

Business

1. Roll Call of Members

2. Apologies

3. Obituaries

4. Confirmation of Minutes of the AGM held Thursday 24th October 2019

5. Presentation and adoption of the Annual Report, Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts as at 30th September 2020

6. Election of Committee and Other Officers

i) President ii) Secretary iii) Treasurer iv) Committee v) Honorary Auditor vi) Honorary Solicitor vii) Patrons

7. Close of Annual General Meeting

8. General Business

TO BE PRESENTED AT THE 27th AGM OF THE HUTT OLD BOYS MARIST RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB INC.

HELD 29th OCTOBER 2020, COMMENCING AT 7.00pm

AT THE CLUBROOMS MYRTLE STREET, LOWER HUTT

Office Bearers 2020

PATRONS Mr Simon Stack, Principal, St Bernard’s College Mr Ross Sinclair, Principal, Hutt Valley High School, Mr Grahame Duffy, Rector, Saint Patrick’s College, Silverstream

PRESIDENT Mr Greg Hooper

CHAIRMAN Mr Phil Saxton

TREASURER Mr Mike Upton

SECRETARY and WRFU DELEGATE Mr Dave Rose

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Mr Pat Braid Ms Mo Laumatia Mr Kevin Melville Mr Santell Pickett Mr Nick Risdon Mr Loma Soloa Mr Stu Tutt Mr Dave Merritt Mrs Anka Browne

SUB-COMMITTEE PARTICIPANTS Mr Jim Longstaff Mr Peter McGuinness Mr Sean McGuinness Mr Tony O’Connell Mr John Sheehan

GAME DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Mr Nick Risdon

HONORARY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Mr Brian Hall

HONORARY SOLICITORS Gibson Sheat Law Link - Mr Nigel Stirling

LIFE MEMBERS

Hutt Hutt Valley Marist

W Judd (1924) J J Gonley (1958) A McBain (1928) N J McGurk (1960) W Patterson (1929) J G Towhill (1961) C H Slater (1944) R A Williams (1962) J E La Roche (1947) W G Barry (1962) M Welch (1944) P D Eilers (1965) C W Dudding (1947) J B Quin (1967) L Grant (1949) P J Wells (1973) Sir A Roberts (1955) G Flett (1973) R J Feeney (1955) J S Fulton (1974) J W McHolm (1956) S T Mahony (1975) F Treseder (1959) J B Gresham (1976) F J Feeney (1959) M J Reedy (1977) R H McKay (1960) M Ryan (1978) J C Saulbrey (1961) B S Gibson (1982) S J Hobbs (1962) L W Ives (1984) G Roberts (1968) B G Fraser (1988) H McPherson (1968) K A Leach (1988) E Dalton (1968) W H Cruickshank (1993)

Woburn/HSOB Hutt Old Boys Marist

M Elsom (1968) R Poole (1999) D Bruce (1999) Hutt Old Boys J Persico (2003) R B Ferguson (1972) R Keown (2003) F S Ransom (1973) C R Bailey (2009) M Payne (1978) P Ballinger (2010) K Barker (1979) P McGuinness (2012) H Greathead (1980) N Heffernan (2012) M A Perrett (1984) J R Sheehan (2014) B N Burt (1988) G Hooper (2014) C Carter (2014) G Coley (1993) L D Smith (1993)

Hutt Old Boys Marist Rugby Football Club Minutes from 26th Annual General Meeting HOBM Clubrooms, Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt Thursday 24th October 2019, 7:00pm

Present: Scott Ashton, Pat Braid, Karen Braid, Anka Browne, Mike Hally, Greg Hooper, Moana (Mo) Laumatia, Jim Longstaff, Max Parsonage, Russell Poole, Nick Risdon, Ben Ross, Phil Saxton, Loma Sola, Warwick Stoupe, Mike Upton

Apologies: Dave Rose, Will Caccia-Birch, Kevin Melville, Rys Parsonage, Neville Heffernan, Graham Harding, Barry Hayes Moved by Jim Longstaff, seconded by Max Parsonage, carried.

Obituaries: Joy Patchet, Ron Crilly, Peter Eiliers

Confirmation of Minutes from 25th AGM held on 18th November 2018:

The minutes were available for reading. Mike Upton moved the minutes be accepted as being true and correct, seconded by Phil Saxton. Motion was carried. There were no matters arising.

Annual Report:

Copies were made available at the meeting.

Chairman’s Report:

Phil Saxton spoke to the report.

The regulations for the bar licensing are becoming more difficult but due to a lot of hard work from the house committee and other volunteers we have been successful in securing a license.

We have been blessed to be able to make appointments this year of Nick Risdon to the Game Development Officer role and Anka Browne to the Club Administrator role.

The Game Development Officer role is changing and becoming more focused on working in and with the community.

The report was moved by Phil Saxton, seconded by Jim Longstaff, carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

Mike Upton spoke to the report.

Player subscriptions are still low, and the incoming committee will need to put some work into this area. We received a grant that enabled us to upgrade the security system in the clubrooms. The Golf day fundraiser was a big success and congratulations to those that worked to make this happen. Paul O’Reilly ran another event raising nearly $1,000 for the players fund. Additional staff required for the bar impacted on the profits however this was required to meeting our licensing agreement.

Greg Hooper commented that since Mike started there has been several improvements and thanked him for his good work, professionalism, and transparency.

The report was moved by Mike Upton, seconded by Phil Saxton, carried.

Game Development Officer

Nick spoke to the report.

A component of the job is WRFU tasks. Focusing from March to August on the club. The work with our secondary schools, Sacred Heart, HVHS and St Bernards will provide benefits to club. Most recent work has been focused on the Eagles Academy game, sevens training for the tournament and communicating with ex junior players. Nick is also looking forward to working with the junior club next year.

Eagles Supporter Club (ESC):

Mike Hally spoke to the report.

The ESC has 54 members who donate around $14,000 per annum to the fund. The ESC is well set up and running well and have had a good year of signing up new members. The brochure has been updated and new jackets were purchased for members.

Given the lightness of the new jackets, Warwick Stoupe questioned if there are any thoughts about getting something a bit warmer to wear? Phil spoke about new partnership with NZ Uniforms and advised that supporters gear will become more accessible through the NZ Uniforms shop on High Street. Jackets may be something that could be considered in adding to the supporter’s range.

Junior Club:

Ben Ross, Junior Club Convenor, introduced himself. The junior club has a strong base of volunteers on the committee and good number of coaches. The junior playing numbers are up.

Election of President:

Phil Saxton nominated Greg Hooper to the office of President, which was seconded by Mike Upton. There being no other nominations the motion was carried.

Election of Honorary Auditor:

Mike Upton moved that Brian Hall be re-appointed as Honorary Auditor, which was Seconded by Jim Longstaff. The motion was carried.

Election of Honorary Solicitor:

Max Parsonage moved that Nigel Stirling, Gibson Sheat be re-appointed as Honorary Solicitor, which was Seconded by Mike Hally. The motion was carried.

Election of Treasurer:

Phil Saxton moved that Mike Upton be re-appointed as Treasurer, which was Seconded by Jim Longstaff. There being no other nominations the motion was carried.

Election of Secretary:

Phil Saxton moved that Dave Rose be re-appointed as Secretary, which was Seconded by Mike Hally. There being no other nominations the motion was carried.

Election of Committee:

Nominee: Nominated by: Seconded by: Santell Pickett Phil Saxton Mike Upton Kevin Melville Phil Saxton Mike Upton Pat Braid Jim Longstaff Phil Saxton Stu Tutt Jim Longstaff Mike Upton Loma Soloa Moana (Mo) Laumatia Phil Saxton Moana (Mo) Laumatia Phil Saxton Mike Upton Phil Saxton Mike Upton Jim Longstaff

It was noted that others can be seconded onto sub-committees by the committee.

Mike Upton moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Max Parsonage.

Those nominated onto the committee were carried by the members present.

Patrons:

Greg moved that the Principals of St Bernard’s College and Hutt Valley High School along with the Director of St Patricks College, Silverstream be elected as patrons of the club. This was seconded by Mike Upton. The motion was carried.

Nick Risdon asked if there was a reason for these patrons. This is historical but Sacred Heart College should be considered. The committee will contact the Principal of Sacred Heart College.

General Business:

None

There being no further business the meeting closed at 7:45pm.

Accepted as true and correct at the AGM held on Thursday 29 October 2020

Greg Hooper, President:

Chairman’s Report I am pleased to report that despite the disruptions caused by COVID-19 during the 2020 season, the season finished with another successful year on and off the field.

Starting the period, the committee negotiated a new partnership with NZ Uniforms. This has given our club more transparency, a better working relationship and a shop in Lower Hutt that can display and promote our club attire. We look forward to working with NZ Uniforms as we work to build on this relationship.

The house committee have continued to look at ways to improve operations. Regarding our facilities, we have been fortunate to receive funding to carry on with the much-needed repairs and maintenance in the green room. This work will take place in the offseason and includes replacement of the artificial flooring etc. Other R&M in the pipeline approved by committee include replacing front and rear doors, painting of the clubrooms, gym floor and some other minor repairs etc.

Regulations are tightening up when it comes to the serving of alcohol and food and I am pleased to report we have added another two licensed bar personnel, food and hygiene licenses are in place and we have processes to monitor as required. I would like to thank Anka and Stu for their efforts in getting these measures in place.

The Rugby committee, with Nick Risdon as GDO who has been reappointed until December 2020, have worked tirelessly on presenting our player base with the best possible outcomes given the climate this year. I am happy to report the season ran with precision and would like to thank all involved in what made the season, the season it was!

Dave Merritt has joined the Rugby subcommittee and has also taken on the role of Club Captain. We look forward to working with Dave as we look to continually improve and strengthen our Rugby community.

With six teams taking the field this year, I would like to congratulate all teams on their season. It was great to see two of our teams at Petone Rec on finals day. Congratulations must go out to our Colts who won their final. Also, to note our Premier reserves for making their semifinal, our Premiers for making the Hardham cup final and of course let us not forget our woman’s team who finished 4th overall in an improved performance on last year. Our under 85’s again had great numbers and a good season. Well done to Santell and our Presidents who were unbeaten this year and took out their championship.

This year the sponsorship committee acquired new sponsors, and this has been an area of the club that continues to grow. We had to postpone our corporate golf day due to Covid and a date will be set for early 2021 for another successful and enjoyable day I am sure. We thank all those involved in working this area of our club.

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank our committee for your time, governance, and management over the last 12 months. Thanks also goes out to the many volunteers, coaches, managers that make our club what it is today. Our plan is quite simple, and the four pillars are to show respect, have inclusiveness, to strive for excellence and to make sure we are all having fun. The cement that holds this together is our SOAR AS ONE purpose.

The best is yet to come.

Phil Saxton Chairman HOBM 8

Treasurer’s Report I am pleased to report that despite the disruptions caused by COVID-19 during the 2020 season that the committee has worked diligently to maintain its strong income streams whilst controlling expenditure, resulting in the reported increase in income before depreciation and amortisation of $23.7k on last year.

On behalf of the members I would like to express our thanks to the Sponsorship subcommittee for the work they do each year to ensure that the club remains viable, as can be seen from the income received from our generous sponsors and from the community trusts. It should be noted that there is an additional $32k of trust funding income being held in the Balance Sheet for the upgrade of the Green Room artificial turf, which is planned to be undertaken during the off season.

A pleasant surprise this season has been the high level of player subscriptions received, even after they were reduced from $150 to $120 per player as a result of the WRFU waiving their affiliation fees and being a team down (the Baba’s) on last year. Thanks to Mo, Nick and the team managers for this sterling result.

Unfortunately, due to the lock down restrictions of COVID-19 we were unable to generate any income from the golf day and movie night. Also, with the bar being closed, except for when we were in level one, the net income from trading is well down on last year. For those days when we were able to open, the members certainly showed their appreciation to get along to the games and then onto post-match discussions in the clubrooms, with average trading be higher than in previous years. This along with a price increase for the first time in the last four years has resulted in nett income being in line with last year.

Overall expenditure is down by $25k on last year as a result of the controls put in place for COVID-19 and it being a shortened season. Included in the expenditure are the costs associated with the prizegiving that was held in October, along with the associated bar revenue.

Congratulations to the Under 21’s for winning their final, as well as to all our teams for fronting week in week out during a disruptive season.

I am sure that we are all hoping for a less disruptive season in 2021, but I will be planning for the worst case scenario, ensuring that the costs savings made in 2020 are carried through into 2021 where it is practical to do so.

Mike Upton Treasurer

Profit & Loss Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC Senior club For the year ended 30 September 2020 2020 movement 2019 Note Senior HOBMRFC Senior HOBMRFC

Income Players Subscriptions 15,778 33,101 -9.4% 17,411 41,100 less Affiliation Fees plus Distributions 0 0 -100.0% -4,087 -4,935 Net 15,778 33,101 18.4% 13,324 36,165

Honorary Members, Life & VP's 991 991 -26.7% 1,352 1,352

Total Subscriptions 16,770 34,092 14.3% 14,676 37,518

Bar Trading 1 12,932 12,932 10.3% 11,724 11,724 Donations Received 17,204 18,204 412.0% 3,360 3,360 Fundraising Activities 2 0 0 -100.0% 13,618 13,618 Hire of Club Facilities 2,460 2,460 865.5% 255 255 Interest from Bank 2 20 -15.4% 2 32 Community Trusts 19,902 26,402 -49.9% 39,756 56,052 Gear & Photo Sales 994 1,912 -60.1% 2,493 8,453 Sponsorship 119,043 123,043 3.3% 115,239 115,239 Less Sponsorship Costs -19,426 -19,426 -31.2% -28,243 -28,243 WRFU - RDO 25,000 25,000 -16.7% 30,000 30,000 178,111 190,547 -5.4% 188,205 210,490 Oher Income ESC Donations 15,712 15,712 117.2% 7,234 7,234 Junior Club' Levies to Senior Club 2,139 0 2,301 0

Total Income 212,731 240,351 0.1% 212,416 255,241

Playing Expenditure Laundry 1,459 1,459 -33.1% 2,179 2,179 Spillane 9,547 9,547 2.5% 9,311 9,311 Purchases - Equipment 1,799 5,745 -45.0% 3,270 6,337 Purchases - Clothing 24,003 46,693 8.4% 22,134 34,655 Prems Expenditure 6,292 6,292 -41.7% 10,792 10,792 Bus/Van Hire 1,061 1,061 -52.2% 2,217 2,217 Tape/Strapping/Physiotherapy 11,335 11,335 36.7% 8,290 8,290 Eagles Academy Expenses 286 286 100.0% 0 0 Other Playing Expense 4,274 4,274 -12.3% 4,873 4,873 Manly 2020 0 0 0 355 Presentation Blazers 776 776 -29.0% 1,093 1,093 Pre-Season 1,995 1,995 152.8% 789 789 7's Expenses 2,779 2,779 202.1% 920 920 RDO/GDO Wages & Expenses 53,500 53,500 14.5% 46,733 46,733 RDO/GDO Mobile Expenses 557 557 -27.0% 763 763 Vehicle Expenses 2,933 2,933 -62.2% 7,757 7,757 Catering 2,881 2,881 -9.4% 3,181 3,181

Total Playing Expenses 125,475 152,112 0.9% 124,301 140,244

Building Expenses Cleaning 3,447 3,447 -34.9% 5,295 5,295 Insurance & Valuation Fees 8,963 8,963 -12.3% 10,217 10,217 Power 5,674 5,674 -4.1% 5,918 5,918 Rent & Rates 4,572 4,572 -22.5% 5,901 5,901 Repairs & Maintenance 2,154 2,154 -59.9% 5,367 5,367 Rubbish Removal 1,579 1,579 1.5% 1,557 1,557 Security 515 515 -95.3% 10,905 10,905

Total Building Expenses 26,904 26,904 -40.4% 45,158 45,158

Profit & Loss Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC 0 Senior club For the year ended 30 September 2020 2020 movement 2019

Note Senior HOBMRFC Senior HOBMRFC

Administration Expenses Accountancy Fees 540 540 0.3% 538 538 Advertising & Publicity 0 0 -100.0% 245 245 Bank/Eftpos fees 1,668 1,830 -20.6% 2,101 2,276 Club Manager 4,755 4,755 -26.6% 6,480 6,480 College Support 671 671 -54.1% 1,463 1,463 Functions (McBain etc) 1,281 1,281 -25.6% 1,721 1,721 General Expenses 0 545 -100.0% 1,296 17,283 NZ Marist Levies 500 500 -70.1% 1,674 1,674 Interest 1,391 1,391 -21.3% 1,769 1,769 Subscriptions 97 97 -55.4% 217 217 Postage/Telephone/Tolls 2,943 2,943 1.5% 2,898 2,898 Prizegiving 1,839 4,849 -6.7% 1,971 3,566 Signwriting 39 39 -90.3% 402 402 Stationery/Printing 1,362 1,362 -22.9% 1,767 1,767 Website 525 525 -7.9% 570 570

Total Admin Expenses 17,611 21,328 -29.9% 25,112 42,869

Total Expenditure 169,990 200,344 -12.6% 194,571 228,271

Excess Income/Expenditure 42,741 40,007 139.5% 17,845 26,970

Depreciation Expense 6,920 7,013 -6.2% 7,375 7,375 Amortisation - Artificial Turf 3 19,751 19,751 -33.1% 29,528 29,528

Total Profit after Depreciation and Amortisation 16,070 13,243 184.3% -19,058 -9,933 0.00 0.00

CASHFLOW REPORT Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC

For the year ended 30 September 2020 0 2020 2019 Senior HOBMRFC Senior HOBMRFC

Proceeds from Trusts and Sponsorship 138,945 149,445 154,995 171,291 plus from Donations and Fundraising 32,916 33,916 24,212 24,212 - less Net Operating Expenditure -129,120 -143,354 161,362 -168,533

Operating Income prior to Depreciation & Amortisation 42,741 40,007 17,845 26,970 increase / decrease in Current Assets 9,655 9,659 -17,577 -11,294 increase / decrease in Current Liabilities 47,038 47,038 -6,866 -6,866 increase / decrease in Fixed / Intangible Assets 0 0 -4,572 -4,479 increase / decrease in Debts -8,600 -8,600 -8,220 -8,220

Nett movement in Cash 90,834 88,104 -19,389 -3,888

Opening Bank Balances & Cash 37,621 72,164 57,010 76,052 Closing Bank Balances & Cash 128,455 160,268 37,621 72,164

BALANCE SHEET Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC 0.00 0.00

As at 30 September 2020 0 2020 2019 Note Senior HOBMRFC Senior HOBMRFC

Accumulated Funds 346,739 383,464 365,797 393,396 Profit/Loss 16,070 13,243 -19,058 -9,933 Asset Revaluation Reserves 342,927 342,927 342,927 342,927

Total Funds 705,736 739,634 689,666 726,391

These funds were represented by

Current Assets ANZ Current Account 86,040 86,040 37,404 37,404 ANZ ESC Account 13,378 13,378 11,175 11,175 ANZ PWF Account 5,865 5,865 5,926 5,926 ANZ R&M Account 42,007 42,007 0 0 Westpac ESC Account 0 0 3,519 3,519

Westpac Jnr A/C 31,814 0 34,543 Bar Float 408 408 217 217 Debtors 10,817 11,428 7,276 8,275 Prepayments 2,397 2,397 0 0 GST -1,026 191 6,860 7,694 Stock - Bar 2,930 2,930 1,753 1,753 Stock - Clothing & Strapping 0 0 8,884 8,884

Total Current Assets 162,816 196,458 83,013 119,389

Fixed Assets Clubrooms Myrtle Street 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 Furniture & Equipment 20,615 20,871 27,535 27,884

Total Fixed Assets 620,615 620,871 627,535 627,884

Intangible Asset - Artificial Turf 3 0 0 19,751 19,751

Total Assets 783,431 817,329 730,299 767,024

Less Current Liabilities Creditors & Accruals 11,083 11,083 8,320 8,320 Funds received in Advance 4 44,275 44,275 0 0 ESC Balance 13,378 13,378 14,693 14,693 PW Fund Balance 5,865 5,865 5,926 5,926 Loan - Artificial Turf (Current Portion) 5 3,093 3,093 8,220 8,220

Total Current Liabilities 77,695 77,695 37,160 37,160

Less Long Term Liabilities 0 0 Loan - Artificial Turf 5 0 0 3,474 3,474

Total Long Term Liabilities 0 0 3,474 3,474

Total Liabilities 77,695 77,695 40,633 40,633

Total Net Assets 705,736 739,634 689,666 726,391

Notes to the Financial Statements

1) Statement of Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation These accounts have been prepared in accordance with accounting practice generally accepted in New Zealand.

Debtors This amount is based on the Club's assessment of amounts owing to the Club at balance date that will be received in cash subsequent to balance date.

Fixed Assets Buildings are valued at depreciated replacement cost. Furniture & Equipment are valued at cost less accumulated depreciation.

1) Bar Trading Analysis $ $

2020 2019

Sales 32,724 -22.5% 42,224

Opening Stock 1,753 4,930

Plus Purchases 20,970 27,324

Less Closing Stock 2,930 1,753

Costs of Sale 19,792 -35.1% 30,501

Net profit from bar 12,932 10.3% 11,724

39.5% 27.8% 2) Fundraising Analysis

Golf Income 0.00 -100.0% 16,583

Less Costs 0.00 -100.0% 2,964

0 -100.0% 13,618

Movie Nights 986 Proceeds taken directly to PWF account -986

Total 0 -100.0% 13,618

3) Intangible Asset The Intangible Asset represents contributions made by HOBMRFC towards the cost of the artificial turf construction.

The contributions entitle HOBMRFC exclusive use of the artificial turf during the rugby season for the anticipated life of the pitch which is projected to be between 6 and 11 years.

The Intagible Asset is being amortised to the Income & Expenditure statement over a period of 6 years.

4) Funds in Advance

Funding has been received for costs yet to be incurred from:- Trust Funding 32,000

Malcolm Perrett 10,000

Golf Day 2,275

44,275

5) ANZ Term Loan

Unsecured Term Loan of $40,000 repayable over 5 years at 7.9%

For and on behalf of The Committee

Treasurer: Mike Upton

Date: 29th October 2020

Game Development Officer Report Well what a year 2020 was! Very challenging, but very rewarding at the same time.

It was great to be able to field six teams in 2020 and maintain our player base despite the obvious challenges. I would like to think this gives the club a great platform to build off for 2021 and into the future.

The focus of my role is coach/player development and promoting HOBM rugby (both Senior and Junior), as well as supporting rugby in our local community at Premier and Secondary levels.

I was also lucky enough to be involved with the Premier team in a coaching capacity and learnt a great deal working with Bus (Dan Vulu) and Gibbo (Phil Gibbo), as well as from the players.

Some of the personal highlights for me over the past 12 months include:

Working with the Sacred Heart College 7’s team

In 2019, we surprised everyone by making the Cup semi-final, losing in injury time to St Mary’s College.

In 2020, we came back with many from the 2019 team and made the final – thus qualifying for the National Condor 7’s to be hosted in Auckland in early December. With half the team still eligible for Under 15’s, I think this bodes well for the future of SHC rugby, and Hutt Valley Women’s rugby.

HOBM 7’s

The 2019 WRFU American Ambassadors 7’s Series was very successful for HOBM. We were one of two clubs that fielded Men’s, Women’s and Colts teams.

Our Men’s and Colts teams won their respective grades while the Women’s team finished a very creditable 4th overall across the two tournaments.

In winning the 2019 WRFU American Ambassadors 7’s Series, we qualified for the Club 7’s Nationals which was hosted by Norths. Allocated into the pool of death (both Cup finalists were in our pool), the team eventually lost the Bowl final.

We are now preparing for the 2020 WRFU American Ambassadors 7’s Series which is made up of two tournaments to be played 7th and 14th Nov.

Premier Reserves Resurgence

As a club we have struggled in this space for a number of years with numbers and results. However, a top 4 finish and strong playing numbers were a real highlight and helps build depth as a club.

Huge kudos to Hammer, Alexis, Bevan, Sifa and Grunta for your work with this group. Always a challenging position with wanting to support the club and its Premier team while also wanting to establish your own sense of team culture

Leadership, Employment and Mental Fitness workshops

A big focus for me was having opportunities to be a better person, as well as a better player. With this in mind, we delivered three workshops as part of an Eagles Personal Development Programme (EPDP). The workshops covered Leadership, Employment and Mental Fitness.

Mani Malaeulu of Empowerment Training facilitated the Leadership and Employment workshops for us. While we were fortunate to have NZ Rugby and Nehe Milner-Skudder to facilitate the mental fitness workshop.

Hutt Valley Women’s Rugby

I was part of a group that delivered two sessions that were open to ALL Hutt Valley based female college rugby players. The sessions covered four critical rugby skill areas – Catch and Pass, Tackle, Breakdown and Ball into Contact. Over the two sessions we had 40+ college girls attend, with 8 schools represented.

We also organised two games for a combined Hutt Valley Women’s team against Western Bays Women’s (12 September and 19 September). The team was made up of players from HOBM, Petone, Avalon, Wainui and a few from other clubs with links to the Hutt Valley.

The third initiative in this space was an Under 15’s girls development day during the October holidays which involved over 20 girls. The morning comprised of skills with games in the afternoon.

All three initiatives were aimed to help grow the Women’s game and provide development opportunities.

Under 12/13 Player Development Day

We successfully ran a Player Development Day targeted towards our Under 12 and 13 players. Over 40 Under 12/13 players were taken through skills by members of our Premier team. Skills covered were: Catch and Pass, Tackle, Breakdown and Ball into Contact, as well as some positional skill content.

Big thanks to James O’Reilly, Jordan Gillies, Blake McGregor, Dan Vulu, Fred Sunia, Kent Harris, David Filipo, Fereti Soloa, Jordan-Glen Bradbrook, Connor Collins and Salesi Rayasi.

Return to the Nest programme

The 2020 Return to the Nest Programme proved to be hugely popular with over 65 players being a part of the programme, in its first year.

Games were played against Wainui, Petone and Norths at Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 levels over 3 consecutive Saturdays.

The overall purpose of this programme is to reconnect with our Eagles Juniors, and maintain a connection, so once they leave school, they “Return to the Nest”. It is also about providing a positive and supportive environment to help keep kids playing the game.

All feedback received has been very positive with everyone looking forward to next year.

Acknowledgements/Thanks

There are many people to thank for their support, in particular:

• The HOBM Committee, special thanks to Phil Saxton and Anka Browne • The HOBM Junior Committee, especially Scott, Jo and Anka • All the coaches and managers. We would not have teams on the field without you. Your effort and time commitment do not go unnoticed. • The Eagles Supports Club (ESC) for backing my vision and their support of initiatives and the local Colleges.

Nick Risdon HOBM GDO

Premier Report The Capital City Motors Premiers were losing Hardham Cup finalists in a season like no other. The team fought hard but were unable to overcome a tough Wainuiomata side losing 17-15.

Pre Covid The team had an excellent preseason culminating with a young side heading the Spillane tournament in Napier. The team played well both days and led the final only to lose to Napier on the full-time whistle.

COVID Lockdown came right in the middle of the weeks prep for Swindale Shield Round 1. The team stayed connected through lockdown with regular zoom catch ups. As we moved down the levels, we were able to set up small training bubbles for conditioning blocks to occur.

Return to Play We effectively started preseason all over again with a two-week window to ready ourselves for a full Swindale shield round.

The team started the season well with wins over ORIES, Wellington and Johnsonville. Unfortunately, we lost two key forwards to season ending injuries over those games.

We then entered a tough three weeks that would make or break our chances at making the Top 4 for Jubilee Cup. While the effort was there, we lost key moments over consecutive weeks to lose to Norths, Tawa and Petone.

With the season in the balance with a 3 win and 3 loss record, the team recovered well to win the next 3 games including a quality win over MSP.

A disappointing loss to Upper Hutt was followed by team best effort of the season. The eventual Jubilee Cup champs OBU were beaten in the 79th minute.

The regular season was completed with wins over Poneke and Avalon. The team finishing the Swindale Shield in 6th place which in normal seasons would have qualified the team for Jubilee Cup rugby. In 2020, 6th meant a home semi-final in the Hardham Cup.

Post Season A home semi-final against an inform ORIES side was always going to be a tough game. While spending long periods of the game hanging on, the team were able to score crucial points when it mattered to win 27-21.

The finals opponents Wainui were Jubilee Cup finalists in 2019. They are a very experienced and finals hardened side. While we scored 2 trys to 1, Wainui kicked some crucial penalties and ground out a good win.

Representative Players and Milestones Congratulations to following 2020 Premier players who were selected for representative sides: Tomasi Alosio (Samoa 7s Captain) Chase Tiatia (Hurricanes / Bay of Plenty) Salesi Rayasi (Hurricanes / Auckland) Jarred Adams (Hurricanes / Auckland) James O’Reilly (Wellington Lions) Connor Collins (Wellington Lions) 19

Congratulations to the following Premier players who achieved milestone caps during the 2020 season: Brandyn Laursen (100 Games) Rei Manaia (100 Games) David Filipo (100 Games) Matthew Burroughs (100 Games) Pakai Turia (Eagles Premier Debut) Todd Svenson (Eagles Premier Debut) Josh Brown (Eagles Premier Debut) Waylon Tuhoro-Robinson (Eagles Premier Debut) Fritz Rayasi (Eagles Premier Debut) Wataru Furuya (Eagles Premier Debut) Aisea Mafileo (Eagles Premier Debut) Oakli Wilson-Tiotio (Eagles Premier Debut) Junior Tefoto (Eagles Premier Debut) Sean Atoni-Gatu (Eagles Premier Debut) Jarred Adams (Eagles Premier Debut) Jonathan Bailey (Eagles Premier Debut)

Coaching team Thanks to coaches Nick Risdon and Phil Gibb, managers Pat and Karen Braid and Vaka Lemisio, physios Travis and Laura, Personal Assistant Matty Burroughs and videographer Mike Uriaro for your efforts throughout the season.

I also want to acknowledge the efforts of our captain Brandyn Laursen. B wanted to make some changes to the way the team carried itself off the field this season and im very proud of the way he led this.

Last, but not least, thank you to the wider Eagles family. Our sponsors, the Eagles Supporters Club, our old timers, and life members who all add to the Nest. The Premier groups families and friends who all continued to support the team in 2020.

Dan Vulu

The following are the Premier results from the 2020 season.

Swindale Shield Hardham Cup Played 13, Won 9, Lost 4 Played 2, Won 1, Lost 1

Ories Won 11 - 3 Ories Won 27 - 21 Wellington Won 36 - 17 Wainui Lost 17 - 15 Johnsonville Won 59 - 5 Norths Lost 30 - 27 Tawa Lost 17 - 10 Petone Lost 32 - 24 Paremata-Plimmerton Won 76 - 21 Marist St Pats Won 24 – 22 Wainuiomata Won 40 - 10 Upper Hutt Lost 25 - 24 Old Boys University Won 21 - 17 Poneke Won 24 – 22 Avalon Won 48 – 15

Coaches and Managers: Dan Vulu, Phil Gibb, Nick Risdon, Pat Braid, Karen Braid, Vaka Lemisio, Mike Uriaro Placed 6th Overall

Premier Reserve Report

The following are the Premier Reserve results from the 2020 season.

Harper Lock Shield Ed Chaney Cup Played 12, Won 8, Lost 4 Played 1, Lost 1

Ories Lost 19 – 14 Marist St Pats Lost 49 – 20 Petone White Won 67 - 8 Johnsonville Won 34 - 10 Norths Lost 54 – 12 Tawa Won 29 – 24 Petone Blue Won 46 – 22 Paremata-Plimmerton Won 58 - 3 Marist St Pats Lost 19 – 10 Stokes Valley Won 29 – 13 Old Boys University Lost 45 – 41 Poneke Won 27 – 14 Avalon Won 74 – 12

Coaches and Managers: Dan Pavihi, Alexis Time, Bevan Wood, Grant Yarrall, Sifa Tavite Placed 3rd Overall

Presidents Report

2020 has been a up and down season with Covid... we started with a great Spillane in Napier going down in a tight battle to the home team. We were pumped for a big season when Covid put a spanner in the works with a delay to the season. This helped the presidents in making the hunger to play stronger for the boys training in groups and ready to hit the ground running when season finally started.

The boys were strong from the get-go, beating both North’s sides (in the past the hardest teams in the comp) and beating valley rivals Avalon and Wainui, taking the cup put up by Yogi Rogers. We finished the season undefeated, but this was all down to the hunger and hard work the boys put in off the field with culture events, fitness trainings at Avalon park, and having each other’s backs the whole way!

Was great to have some new blood in the team this year and believe most will be in it for the long run! Great season for the Eagles once again, proud to be a part of a great club with great people!!!

PRESIDENTS

Colt’s / Under 21 Report

The following are the Colts results from the 2020 season.

Paris Memorial Trophy Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup Played 9, Won 4, Lost 3, Drew 2 Played 2, Lost 2

Johnsonville Won 51 – 5 Upper Hutt Won 26 - 7 Norths Blue Drew 13 - 13 Old Boys University Won 28 - 24 Tawa Won 22 - 13 Petone Lost 31 - 17 Old Boys University Green Lost 27 – 0 Poneke Won 67 – 7 Upper Hutt Won 39 - 17 Old Boys University Black Lost 25 – 10 Norths White Drew 20 - 20

Coaches and Managers: Logan Ngatuere-Ongley, Phil Rayasi, Cath Faaeteete, Tamika Bosson Placed 5th Overall Winners of Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup

Premier Women’s Report

The following are the Women’s results from the 2020 season.

Rebecca Liua’ana Trophy Played 8, Won 4, Lost 4

Paremata-Plimmerton Lost 30 – 24 Ories Lost 54 - 0 Marist St Pats Won 24 - 19 Norths Lost 71 – 5 Petone Won 27 – 22 Old Boys University Lost 29 – 25 Avalon Won 10 - 0 Poneke Won 41 – 17

Coaches and Managers: Brian Faitele, Lasse Pedersen, Mac Collins, Sala Maulolo, AJ McBride Placed 4th Overall

U85 Grade Report

The following are the U85’s results from the 2020 season.

JC Bowl Played 8, Won 2, Lost 5, Drew 1

Old Boys University Lost 28 – 14 Western Suburbs Lost 16 - 14 Upper Hutt Won 51 - 0 Eastbourne Lost 28 – 17 Avalon Draw Poneke Won 26 – 24 Wellington Lost 17 - 7 Marist St Pats Lost 27 – 10

Coaches and Managers: Luke Archibald Placed 9th

Junior Club Report The 2020 season for the Junior Club was again a success but had its challenges due to the Covid19 Pandemic. We had a nervous couple of months wondering if we were even going to get to play rugby. Original club registration dates were cancelled, and members were encouraged to register online, we were finally able to hold club weigh ins in late May with junior rugby games starting on 19 June. This year we had 329 registered players making up 1 U13, 3 U12, 3 U11, 3 U10, 2 U9, 3 U8, 1 U10/11 Rip, 4 U7, 2 U6 teams and 35 children registered for the nursery grade. Numbers are down on previous years, but we are not sure if this is due to declining numbers in rugby in general or the impact of Covid19. However, we are still one of the larger junior clubs in the Wellington region. The season operated under several restrictions with limited numbers allowed at trainings and games along with having to physically distance and contact trace. We were just grateful that we were able to play rugby. Disappointedly we were unable to have any club exchanges and several tournaments were cancelled including the tour to Manly. However, the Manly tour were able to provide an excellent tour to the Bay of Plenty instead. Prizegiving also had to be cancelled but teams replaced this with their own smaller celebrations and the U12’s and U13’s waited to hold a prizegiving once restrictions eased. The Junior club is supported by an amazing group of volunteers. Thank you to our committee, coaches and managers who work so hard throughout the year to ensure we can provide a positive, inclusive, fun environment for our rugby players. We also need to thank the staff at the WRFU who worked so hard to get the kids playing in such challenging times.

We would also like to thank Nick Risdon who has provided knowledge and support to our coaches and players as well as keeping connected with our Juniors over lock down. And finally, we would like to acknowledge our sponsors NME, Capital City Motors and Saxton Autos who continue to provide ongoing support to our rugby club. Scott Ashton, Jo Thomas, Anka Browne Co-Convenors

2020 Junior Prize Winners

U6 Avengers Most Improved Player Lennox Tavite Most Valueable Player Tiger-Ronnie Smith Castro U6 Raiders Most Valueable Player Callum Inclendon Top Try Scorer Tayzhin Smith U7 Chiefs Most Valueable Player Noah Jordan Most Improved Player Beau Sweeney U7 Falcons Falcon of the Season Thomas Fleisher Most Improved Player Parker Robinson U7 Keas Most Valueable Player Charlie McGruddy Most Improved Player Laken Bevan U7 Tuis Most Improved Player Cleveland Soloa Most Improved Player Hunter Frew U8 Eagles Eagle of the Year Azariah Aston-Baran

Most Improved Eagle Henry Chardet U8 Hurricanes Most Improved Player Lomeo Malaeulu Most valuable player Xavier Martin U8 Red Rockets Most Valueable Player Callum Bullock Best & Fairest Player Alfie Stubbington U9 Eagles Most Valuable Player George Pereira Most Improved Player Tuan Pretorius U9 Kiwis Best Forward Harley Morrison Best Back Carson Gleeson U10 Ekara Team Player Solo Ualesi Most Improved Player Nikora Byrne U10 Panthers Most Improved Player Garrie Coote Team Player Ben Williams U10 Tigers Best Forward Tim Vanrij Best Team Player Matangi Mafileo U10/11 Rip Eagles Most Valueable Player Benjamin Towler Most Improved Player Thomas Gellatly U11 Chargers Player of the Year Troy Waldrom Most Improved Player Katrina Sunia U11 Spartans Emerging Player of the Year Jake Williams Team Player of the year Felix Bradshaw U11 Storm Hunters Best Back Hendrix Kaaho Best Forward Toby Moar U12 Eagles Eagle of the Year Teina Montgomery Eagle of the Year Bailey Ross U12 Lions Up and Coming Forward Desire Va’a Sila Outstanding Back Josh Burns U12 Ninja Warriors Most Consistent Player Lachie Kennedy Most Improved Player Dominic Gray U13 Dragons Most Valueable Player Faimalie Tagoai Best Forward Heath Tuifao Most Improved player Jairus Ngarimu Best Back Carisma Faitala

100 Games

Nico Ashton Payton Gleeson Finlay Bosworth Harry McGruddy James Bowen Bailey Ross Samuel Carter Jesse Smith Benjamin Coubrough Harrison Sneddon Harris Coubrough Perez Sydney James de Beer Mia Ualesi Nicolas Ernst Aaron Wallis FaivaLua Foua Kenyon Wilson Foua Foua

2020 Senior Prizegiving Trophies

Cup/Trophy Recipient Sue Hatton Cup 7's Player of the Year Will Rua Para Wellington U19 Player of the Year Jonathon Bailey Peter Lally Trophy Best 80/80 Player Jordan Armstrong Max Parsonage Cup Best Colts Grade Player Junior Tefoto Neroli Knight Captains Cup Most Dedicated Womens Player Mata Taafua Paddy Wells Plate Best U21 Player (Open Grade) Todd Svenson Sarah Harrison Cup Woman Player of the Year Siaiga Filipo Malcolm Perrett Trophy Most Promising Young Player Fritz Rayasi Tottenham Trophy Most Improved Player Aisea Mafile’o MBOB All Star Trophy Top Premier Player Jordan Gillies Peter Eilers Cup Highest Points Aggregate Brandyn Laursen Quirke Family Cup Top Try Scorer James Kusel Russ Keown HOBM "Clubman" Enoka Fonoti Presidents Award Outstanding Service Mikey Uriaro Graeme Coley Cup Outstanding Team Manager Premier Reserves Players Trophy Club Player of the Year Brandyn Laursen Rex Atkinson Trophy Outstanding Team Colts Lawrie Doolan Memorial Player Contribution to Team Culture Tomasi Alosio Moana Laumatia Cup Womans U20 Player of the Year Sarahcen Oliver Club Merit Award Outstanding Club Person Dan Vulu

Team MVP Presidents Al Tetevano Howlers 85's Michael de Vries Colts Damien Henare Premier Reserves Enoka Fonoti Premiers Brandyn Laursen Womens Tyler Bentley

Eagle’s Supporters Club Report

The Eagles Supporters Club is a vehicle for individual club members to contribute financially to HOBM RFC and is separate from corporate sponsorship of the Club. All Eagles Supporters Club members are automatically honorary members of the Club. There are three membership levels depending on the amount of financial contribution which is set at either of $10 (Silver), or $20 (Gold) or $50 (Platinum) per month.

The Eagles Supporters Club primary objective is to “assist the main club committee maintain a financially secure and sustainable rugby club and maintain the goal of being the leading and most professionally run rugby club within Wellington rugby”. Practically speaking - this is achieved via funding from the Eagles Supporters Club for the likes of player and coaching development, assisting with new or replacement capital assets the Club requires, providing training resources, supporting the Clubs rugby programmes and Colleges. And not least, to assist with building a strong sense of community and belonging to the Club by and for our members. Funding requests are initiated via formal application to the Eagle Supporters Club Trustees and all requests must firstly meet Eagles Supporters Club objectives and secondly Wellington Rugby Union bylaws.

Distributions for the year ended 30 September 2020 numbered 7 and totalled $18,512 (4 distributions were funded in 2019 totalling $7,234). Individual distributions for 2019 are detailed below. Funding recipient & amount Detail of funding HOBM RFC - $1,400 Funding to assist with HOBM 7's programme including HOBM representing WRFU at the National 7's tournament in February 2020 & HOBM Academy. HOBM RFC – HOBM Game Funding to assist with key initiatives driven by the Development Officer - $2,800 Club's GDO to benefit HOBM Club as a whole. More specifically - HOBM Eagles Personal Development Programme (PDEF) $1,200, HOBM Eagles Academy $800, HOBM Coach Development programme $800. St Bernard’s First XV - $590 Jersey sponsorship. HOBM RFC - $2,000 Assist with costs of HOBM RFC attending the annual Spillane Tournament for 2020. HOBM – Premier Team - $1,540 Meet costs of external & professional video analysis of the Premier team games for use by team members and coaches. HOBM RFC – HOBM Game Assist with partial funding for the employment of the Development Officer - $10,000 Game Development Officer role (Nick Risdon) for HOBM RFC Inc. over the 2020 year. St Bernard’s First XV - $182 Hosting costs of providing after match function for St Bernard’s 1st XV post their traditional rugby match verses Hato Paora College played at Hutt Rec.

Total Eagles Supporters Club annual member contributions under its current structure (since 1 January 2015) as at 30 September 2020 total $77,958. Total approved distributions over the same relevant period total $78,815 (excludes any costs).

The Eagles Supporters Club experienced no losses of membership numbers for YE 2020 ending the year with 55 members compared with 54 for YE 2019 an overall a net gain of 1 member. This is an extraordinary outcome in a year where Covid-19 impacted heavily on our day to day lives and indeed on all our activities throughout much of 2020. On behalf of all of the Eagles Supporters Club Trustees & Committee Members and indeed HOBM RFC Committee a sincere thank you for your continued support of our Club over these unprecedented times. Total member contributions plus interest from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020 amounted to $14,849 ($12,771 for the previous year). Well done to each of you. Simply brilliant.

Your committee members on the ESC are Lance Lawson, Dave Rose (and Trustee), Nigel Stirling (and Trustee), Norm Williams and Mike Hally (and Trustee). A big thank you to each of you.

As I have mentioned in previous reports – maintaining and increasing membership of the Eagles Supporters Club is absolutely crucial to our ongoing success. I encourage all HOBM club members to consider financially supporting the Club through the Eagles Supporters Club and if an opportunity arises, encourage others to do so. Your support in assisting the Eagles Supporters Club committee in achieving this goal is greatly appreciated. Word of mouth has been the most productive method of increasing membership to date – please keep this up and spread the word. Please feel free to approach Mike Hally in the first instance or secondly, any of the committee members to discuss how you can make a difference to your Club through the Eagles Supporters Club.

Thank you to all current Eagles Supporters Club members for your ongoing financial commitment and support. Without you, the Eagles Supporters Club would not exist. A full list of members is contained in the annual report. However, a very special thank you is extended to our Platinum supporters who make a significant financial contribution, and these are – Chris Mackay, Russell Poole, Pat Quin, Phil Saxton, John Sheehan and Norm Williams.

Many thanks. Soar as one.

Mike Hally, Eagles Supporters Club

2020 Representative Players

Women

Tyler Bentley Wellington Pride Mata Taafua Wellington Pride Training Squad Ateca Rainforth Wellington Seven’s Siteri Tabua Wellington Seven’s

Men

Tomasi Alosio Samoa 7’s Captain Jarrod Adams Hurricanes/Auckland Salesi Rayasi Hurricanes/Auckland Chase Tiatia Hurricanes/Bay of Plenty Connor Collins Wellington Lions James O’Reilly Wellington Lions Jonathan Bailey U18 Centurions Rakkahn Chalmers-Miller U18 Centurions Training Squad Sheridan Rangihuna Wellington Seven’s Will Rua Wellington Seven’s Fereti Soloa Wellington Seven’s Pakai Turia Wellington Seven’s

2020 Sponsors