Wellington Fortnightly Newsletter Pass It On...... Edition 2 (2013) In this issue 11 May 2013 - Westpac Stadium, Wellington * Warriors V Bulldogs Westpac Stadium * Wellington Orca-New Kiwi Captain * Creekfest Roots Carnival this Saturday * Leonardo Va’a Memorial 9’s Review * WRLZ AGM 5th April * Child Cancer Round * Courses for 2013 * Clubs Conference key notes * Jim Courtney Memorial Pre Season * Player of the day awards for 2013 * Pirtek Shelters for clubs *Leadership Through League Special Ticket offer for League Fans

Adding to the day is the fact that the Vodafone Junior Warriors will take on the Junior Bulldogs as well as the Auckland Vulcans facing up against the Wyong Roos in the NSW Cup. Buy your tickets early and take advantage of some great savings for this historic triple header at Westpac Stadium! How do I buy Tickets? As a member of the New Zealand Rugby League community you have the opportunity to purchase tickets prior to public sales from 9am Monday 4th March until 5pm Friday 8th March prior to the public sales commencing on Thursday 14th March. Adult tickets are priced from only $25, kids from $10, family tickets from $60. To take advantage of this offer, and to get the best seats available, please click on the following link which will take you to the Ticketek website: http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/ppredirect.aspx?pp=QSPEC&sh=WARRBULL13 Once this presale starts the password box will appear on the webpage and your password is:WARRIORSCLUB Please be aware that League fans will need to login/become a My Ticketek member to transact the priority booking. If you have not already done this, please visit: www.ticketek.co.nz

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It all kicks off on Thursday night with what is probably the biggest rivalry in the NRL, Rooster v Rabbitohs. Both teams look to have really strong rosters which should provide for a great first round match. The Roosters have picked up 2 superstars in and Michael Jennings whilst the Rabbitohs have half a team of Burgess brothers and of course an ever improving GI. If you remember back to last year these teams played 2 matches that were both won on the final play of the game after each looked to have unassailable leads. Can’t wait for it. On the local scene it was Randwick who have picked up the first trophy of the year winning the Leonardo Va’a Memorial 9s last weekend at Wise Park. A full wrap including all the scores is inside. The Jim Courtney Memorial Pre-season competition kicks off this weekend with matches at Cannons Creek, Wainuiomata and a double header at Petone. The local derby clash at Cannons Creek between the Dragons and the Vikings for the Creekfest Challenge Trophy will take place after our 2nd Community Carnival for 2013. The clubs will be there taking junior registrations and there is FREE breakfast for all the kids under 12 and FREE activities and giveaways. Kiwis mascot Hemi-Toa will be on hand as well. Wellington Orca - , Finally don’t forget to get your Warriors the new 2013 Kiwi Captain v Bulldogs ticket and the best seats before the general public sale, just , the Kiwis coach, said Mannering brought many assets to the follow the link in the newsletter. position. Have great week. “Simon is well-respected throughout the rugby league community. He’s a vastly experienced player at both club and international level, DINGO he’s heading into his fourth season as captain at the Warriors, and you know he’ll give you 100% every time.” Mannering, who made his debut for the Kiwis as a 20yo in 2006, has been part of the Kiwis senior leadership group of players. “He was the logical choice to step up as captain,” says Kearney, “and we believe he can lead us now and into the future.” NOTICE OF AGM At just 26, Mannering (Kiwi #731) has already played 30 Tests for the Kiwis. He was a key part of the winning 2008 Rugby League World Cup and 2010 Four Zone Nations campaigns and has made 165 NRL appearances for the Vodafone Warriors, 65 of those as captain since taking Friday 5th April 7pm over for the 2010 season. He led the Warriors to the NRL Grand Final the following year. Pelorus Trust Sports House Mannering was understandably pleased when offered the position. “It’s a massive honour to even be considered Hutt Park Road, Seaview for the role,” he said, “let alone to be chosen to lead your country.” Wellington strip for the Capital Clash

Ben Matulino, captain Simon Mannering and Alehana Mara model the Wellington replica strip the Vodafone Warriors will wear in their historic home game against the Bulldogs at Westpac Stadium. The Vodafone Warriors are not only playing in the Capital this season but they’ll also be kitted out in Wellington colours for their historic NRL encounter with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Westpac Stadium on Saturday, May 11 (7.30pm kick-off). The club has unveiled a one-off Canterbury of New Zealand jersey based on the strip Wellington rugby league teams wore in the 1970s. Black and gold and sporting rugby league’s traditional league vee on the jersey, the kit has been modelled by Vodafone Warriors captain Simon Mannering, prop and hooker Alehana Mara for the club’s marketing and advertising campaign for the match dubbed ‘The Capital Clash’. Wellington’s Matulino (24), the club’s 2012 Lion Red Player of the Year, is fizzing about the prospect of wearing the special strip in the first home game outsideAuckland in the Vodafone Warriors’ history. “It’ll be awesome not just playing at home but also wearing the Wellington jersey. Iit’s a really cool design,” said Matulino. “I’ve played at Westpac Stadium for the Kiwis before (against England in the 2010 Four Nations) but it’s always been my dream to play for the Vodafone Warriors in my hometown as well. “I can’t wait for the chance to run out for my club in front of all my family and friends. It’s going to be a massive night for us and for rugby league in Wellington.” Leadership NEW ZEALAND WOMENS RUGBY LEAGUE through League

Support our Kiwi Ferns to make it four World Cup wins! Meet the Kiwi Ferns on the night! Sponsors’ Dinner

Saturday Sponsorship Packages Taita College students are nearing 27th April 2013 Eleven opportunities to get your name on the the end of the Leadership through 6.00pm – 11.00pm Kiwi Ferns World Cup Playing Strip & Apparel League module with Friday March Te Mahurehure Marae 73 Premier Ave Pt Chevalier 15 set down for the Festival to $600 Sponsorship includes: Apparel branding draws • 1 draw in Apparel branding are: back playing jersey, $ pp right sleeve, left sleeve, finish off the program. Taita Central, 100 • 2 tickets to Sponsors’ Dinner front training top, back Pomare, Tawhai and St Micheals includes dinner, refreshments training top, and entertainment $1000 Sponsorship includes: front shorts, gear bag, Primary Schools are all Term 1 tracksuit front and back • 2 draws in Apparel branding and reserve jacket front recipient’s, and 8 teams will contest Fundraising to get our • 2 tickets to Sponsors’ Dinner and back Kiwi Ferns to the and participate in the Festival which Rugby League World For more information and to secure your sponsorship opportunity or attend the evening please contact: will be held at Taita College. Cup, England, July 2013 Christine Panapa 0277330252 [email protected] The students have become more aware of what is involved in coaching and more Orca PoDs importantly leadership and the role it plays in not just rugby league but right across the board including Update everyday life. Organising and hosting the event High Performance Sport New Zealand and Wellington Rugby League are underway again in 2013 as our elite athlete’s prepare themselves will also determine whether the not just for the important club program but also a rigorous students receive their representative season which will include the Performance Camp and accreditations. trials for the NZ 16’s & NZ 18’s who will play against their Australian Counterparts later on this year. The boys that were picked in the Merit Teams last year are apart of the group to participate in the program. Greg Selwyn WRL Kiwisport Development Officer Losi Fillipo Joe Apikotoa Desmond Faafoa Starr Masae Luke Cummings Owen Bauckham Taylor Jayden Treviranus Ezra Togia Aloese Jayden McCarthy Enoch Tautolo 2013 Player of the day awards

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Valid at all 21 Lone Stars nationwide, one free kids meal per table, only valid with when accompanied by a encompassed 13 other sports codes. dining adult and not valid with any other promotions. Offer valid until Dec 31st 2013. www.lonestar.co.nz ” The theme was “ Have a Go”, which is exactly what happened. Kids turned up to try their hand at a variety of sports including Rugby League. A big welcome to 2 new sponsors for 2013. The weather was fantastic, the Dowse in the Hutt Firstly Lonestar have come on board as Player of the Day sponsors for all age grade rugby league teams 12 was completely devoid of traffic so sports codes years and down. could set up different games, drills and skills. Each week every teams player of the day will get a Normally reserved for traffic, the Dowse became Lonestar Player of the Day certificate which entitles a sports hub for the day which included Tennis, them to a free kids meal(*conditions apply). Connex Group, Les Mills, Karate, Gym Sports, We have 2 Lonestar restaurants locally, Petone and Wellington http://www.lonestar.co.nz/ Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Frisbee, Our other new sponsor is Dirty Man Skincare who will Rugby League and many more. be our Premier Player of the Week sponsor. Mike Orange and the team produce a great range of Greg Selwyn-Kiwiport Development Officer skincare products including shave gel and moisturiser and each week the Premier Player of the Week from a selected match will receive a Dirty Man Skincare pack. These great products are available at local New Worlds or direct online at http://www.dirtyman.co.nz/. We hope you will get out and support those who support rugby league.

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* The Club Handbook is available on our website under administration Tab. All Coaches & Managers should have a hard copy or view this on the website. If your club would like extra copies please contact us.

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It was a glorious day at Wise Park, Wainuiomata for the 2013 Leonardo Va’a Pool A results Memorial 9s tournament. Wainui 14 drew Randwick 14 10 teams participated in this year’s event which did not run last year due to bad Wainui 24 def. Kapiti 4 weather. Wainui 14 def. Uni B 8 It was great to see the Kapiti Bears back on the field too and the Hunters had 2 Wainui 24 def. Te Awa Kairangi 10 teams playing. Randwick 42 def. Kapiti 4 Perennial finalists of the 9s the Petone Panthers were notably absent as were Randwick 36 def. Uni B 8 other premier teams Upper Hutt, Porirua and St George. Randwick 20 def. Te Awa Kairangi 14 2 pools of 5 teams played in round robin play with the top 3 from each pool then Kapiti 16 def. Uni B 14 progressing through to the finals Te Awa Kairangi 32 def. Kapiti 8 Pool A - Wainuiomata, Randwick, Kapiti, University B and Te Awa Kairangi. Te Awa Kairangi 38 def. Uni B 16 Pool B- Va’a Family, Hutt Valley , University A, Te Aroha, Marlins. Rankings after pool play Early results in Pool A pointed towards Wainui, Randwick and Te Awa Kairangi 1st- Wainui challenging for the finals and the 14 all draw between Wainui and Randwick was 2nd-Randwick testament to the closeness of these teams. 3rd- Te Awa Kairangi In Pool B the Va’a Family and HVS were looking strong whilst winners of the 4th-Kapiti previous 2 years 9s, Te Aroha looked to be well off the pace. 5th-Uni B So after 20 matches in pool play in very hot conditions Wainui and the Va’a Family earned the right to go through to the preliminary final by finishing top of Pool B results the pools. Vaa Family 24 def. Te Aroha 12 The semi-finals saw Randwick def. Uni A and HVS defeat Te Awa Kairangi in Uni A 26 def. Te Aroha 16 close games that hung in the balance until the final whistle. Hutt Valley Samoa 52 def. Te Aroha 8 Again the preliminary finals were set to be close matches with players starting to Te Aroha 28 def. Marlins 20 tire in the exhaustive heat. Vaa Family 26 def. Uni A 14 Randwick continued along undefeated beating the Va’a Family 24-8 whilst Vaa Family 16 def. Hutt Valley Samoa 12 Wainui came from behind to defeat Hutt Valley Samoa 18-14 to advance to the Vaa Family 22 def. Marlins 10 final. Hutt Valley Samoa 16 def. Uni A 14 The final had everything you would expect and the standard of play from both Uni A 22 def. Marlins 4 teams was exceptional especially considering it was Wainui’s sixth game and Hutt Valley Samoa 34 def. Marlins 0 Randwick’s seventh with the latter backing up for their fourth match in a row with Rankings after pool play only 10 minutes break between each. 1st- Vaa Family Wainui struck early and were soon ahead 12 nil with tries to Patrick Tanoai and 2nd- Hutt Valley Samoa Tyler Grant both converted by EJ Albright. Randwick hit back before the break 3rd- Uni A with Benson Tago crossing. With Wainui leading 12-4 at the break the pressure 4th- Te Aroha was on Randwick to score first in the second half and that they did with Phillip 5th- Marlins Salevao getting over the line and Bronson Marino adding the extras. The conversion left the Kingfishers down 12-10 with time almost up. ainuiW Semi Finals were looking tired and gave away possession and Randwick pounced with Nick Randwick 30 def. Uni A 8 Falaoa scoring to hit the lead for the first time. Try as they might Wainui couldn’t Hutt Valley Samoa 24 def. Te Awa Kairangi 12 score again and it was the Kingfishers that held on to add the 9s trophy to their Preliminary Finals cabinet. Wainui 18 def. Hutt Valley Samoa 14 A big thank you to all the hardworking referees and match managers who ran Randwick 20 def. Vaa Family 8 back to back games all day to ensure all matches were fully staffed. Mark McCaffrey, Carey Clements, Jack Feavers, Marissa Edmonds-Puketapu, Karl Final Vasau, Kelvin Haua, Wi Kapua, Stu Molineux, Kat Vole, Lise Baker , Krsytian Randwick 14 def. Wainui 12 Baker, Tee Tangatatutai.

2013 Course Dates

10th March IGC 17th March First Aid Officer 19th March Managers Level 1 24th March Mini Mod 24th March National Trainers

Please register through your club secretary Visit WWW.WRL.ORG.NZ for more details

As part of Pirtek’s on-going commitment to grassroots rugby league across the country each club will receive a reserve side-line shelter and a 25 litre water container.

These shelters look really good and will help protect the players during the cold winter days.

Thank you Pirtek.