No. 6, December 2023
Dear
As 2023 comes to a close there is a real buzz around Marist St Pats as we look towards 2024. Last week we hosted a BBQ after our final offseason training for the year, the turnout was phenomenal with a large number of players completing the offseason programme and then enjoying some hospitality with a large group of management and club members. Thank you for your support through the 2023 season, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and relaxing holiday break and look forward to seeing you in the New Year. Before we head off, this is the latest news from around the club...
At last month's Annual General Meeting, Lourdaiz Ah Chong was appointed Chairperson of the Marist St Pats Management Committeee. Lourdaiz reflects on a transformational offseason and how the club is shaping up for 2024... >>>
Director of Rugby, Sean Horan, is pleased to share coaching appointments across the grades. It's encouraging to see development of coaching in the club along with the return of some familiar faces... >>>
At last month's Annual General Meeting, outgoing Chairperson Rob Evans was awarded Life Membership acknowledging the huge service he has given to the club over more than 35 years... >>>
Our Offseason Training programme led by new Strength and Conditioning Coach, Joe Collins, has seen a large number of players across the grades participate. It was encouraging to see so many players involved ahead of Christmas and making gains on their fitness and conditioning... >>>
Marist St Pats will again have three Club Captains in 2024, one of the critical roles to keep good communications between our players, management and rugby sub-committee. Returning are Aaron Bouzaid and Emele-Moa Makisi, they will be joined by Fred Lefaoseu... >>>
Every year players from around the world come to Marist St Pats to build their skills and get an authentic Kiwi rugby experience. Riccardo Crepaldi has recently arrived from Italy and has been involved in the offseason training programme. We caught up with Riccardo to learn more about him and his initial experiences at Marist St Pats... >>>
Around the traps
Are you following us on Instagram? We share a lot of photos and videos on here, make sure you follow us to get the latest from around the club... Preseason training kicks off on 10 January. All players looking to play competitive rugby in 2024 need to get involved early. If you know any friends or family leaving school or moving to Wellington please connect them with us... The 2024 Swindale Shield draw has been released, Marist St Pats travel to Northern United for the season opener on 6 April. Check out our full draw here... The Annual Marist St Pats Golf Tournament returns on 15 March, register your team now... Marist St Pats acknowledges the passing of legendary photographer Peter Bush. The Club is very grateful for Peter's contribution to photography and journalism, which included contributions to 'C'mon Red' our 50th Jubilee publication... As a proud member of the NZ Marist Federation, we acknowledge the winners of national honours: Jack Lam (Hamilton Marist) - Marist Men's Player of the Year; Sosolio Talawaddua (Whanganui) - Marist Women's Player of the Year; Scott Siffleet (Tukapa) - Marist Personality of the Year...
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