No. 1, 17 March 2022
Dear Happy St Patrick's Day! We're three weeks away from the start of the rugby season, with our Senior teams starting their preseason games this Saturday after some Covid related disruptions. The Premier season is scheduled to kick off on Saturday 2 April, with confirmation to be made by Wellington Rugby on 25 March based on the Covid-19 situation. There is a lot of great work happening at Marist St Pats and we want to share with you the latest news and upcoming events...
News and information
Our own Monica Tagoai and Ana Afuie made history on Tuesday when they took the field for the Hurricanes Poua in their first ever Super Rugby Aupiki match. We've caught up with Monica and Ana after this momentous occasion... >>>
In November last year we shared that Norm Broughton had commissioned a unique club haka to unify our club in celebration of achievements of our club family. Former Premier player Ngarino Te Waati (Brendon Watt) has composed this haka, 'Māriu Whakamautai', and joined our players in Wellington last month to support Norm in teaching our players and club members his composition. Watch the video here... >>>
We are proud to share an enhancement to our jersey, with a design which binds us together and reflects a sense of belonging. The Marist St Pats Hieke will feature on our playing jerseys in 2022... >>>
In our November update we shared the appointment of Li'i Alaimoana as our new Game Development Officer. This is a part-time role focused on making a contribution to college, schools, junior and wider community rugby programmes. While Li'i is a familiar face to many around the club, we wanted to better introduce him to all of our club community... >>>
Financially, Marist St Pats relies on sponsorship, grant funding and members subscriptions in order to provide our community with the facilities to train, play and congregate as a club. If you are in a position to support Marist St Pats as a financial member or with a donation, this will help ensure we can provide the same facilities and support to our community in years to come. Check out the membership options for 2022... >>>
Upcoming events
Note: all events will be held in accordance with Covid-19 Protection Framework requirements.
The new season is approaching and we've got a day of events planned including a beach clean up and junior registration to bring our community together this Saturday, culminating in a preseason match against Wainuiomata. Please RSVP to Ken Ah Kuoi... >>>
With the Premier season kicking off on 2 April, we want to ensure our clubrooms are in great shape. Lend a hand and join us for a working bee from 9am on Saturday 27 March... >>>
The Marist St Pats Golf Tournament will tee off on 22 April at Shandon Golf Course. While teams have been filled, we're still looking for sponsors and prizes. Proceeds go towards our rugby programmes... >>>
Around the traps
Marist St Pats to host Tawa in the opening round of the Swindale Shield on 2 April. The full Marist St Pats draw can be found here... Our Netball, Under 85s, Internationals and Presidents grades are starting their preparations for the club season. If you know anyone that would like to play rugby or netball in 2022, there is a team for them at Marist St Pats!... Our Junior Club is looking for a sponsor for their Player of the Day ribbons, please get in touch if you would like to support Junior rugby with this sponsorship... Catch up with the latest at St Patrick's College, and our President's column in their newsletter discussing the value of participation in sport as part of the education process of young people Wellington by... 2022 marks ten years since the Clayton McMillan coached Premiers won the Jubilee Cup. The club plans to mark this occasion at Old Timers Day, watch out for more information...
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