Standout Ardmore Marist player Sherwin Stowers, has re-signed with the Counties Manukau RFU for 3 years ... more ...

Standout Ardmore Marist player Sherwin Stowers, playing in the IRB World Sevens Series in George last weekend, was the leading try scorer in the tournament. Sherwin had a great tournament in Dubai the week before and has continued to show his amazing speed and skill to help New Zealand win the second round of Sevens in George, South Africa.

Check out some coverage of Sherwin's form at the following link.

The winners of the Ardmore Marist Junior Rugby Raffle drawn on the 27th September were:

1st Prize - 40" TV - Chris Pallister, Ticket No. 0984

2nd Prize - iPod Nano - Ken Flatz, Ticket No. 2252

3rd Prize - iPod - Brian McNeil, Ticket No. 2430

The draw was supervised by Police Constable Gareth Hastings and Father Matthew of St Marys Papakura.

The latest comments from Clive covering the senior games, the award listing from the Prize Giving .. more ..

The latest Prize Giving information, Match Reports and News from the Junior Club teams .. more ..

Click here to view the New Zealand Marist August 2009 newsletter.

Check out the new Rugby Club Locator. If you are unsure of where your game is this weekend you can find out exactly where it is using the Locator .. more ..

The Ardmore Marist Junior Rugby Club supports fair play and we adhere strictly to the general Code of Conduct Rules which are observed by all rugby clubs throughout New Zealand. The rules are listed below and apply equally to Players, Parents, Spectators, Coaches and Managers involved with Junior Rugby.

Please take time to read through these as this behaviour is expected of all members of the Ardmore Marist Rugby Club.

Spectator / Parent Code of Conduct

1. Applaud the performance of both teams.
2. Be positive with the referee.
3. Acknowledge the efforts of the referee.
4. Let the players play their game, not your game.
5. Praise efforts, not results.
6. Set an example for the players.

Player Code of Conduct

1. Play for enjoyment.
2. Play hard but fair.
3. Play by the laws of the game.
4. Be committed to your team. Attend all practices and matches.
5. Never argue with the referee. Control your temper at all times.
6. Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
7. Be a good sport. Applaud all good play whether by your own team or your opponent.
8. The goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.

Coach / Manager Code of Conduct

1. Positively reinforce the actions of the players.
2. Lead by example.
3. Be honest with yourself and your players.
4. Create an enjoyable environment in which to play the game.
5. Develop team respect for referees.
6. Give all players the opportunity to participate in the game.
7. Insist on fair play and discipline.
8. Be reasonable on the demand of the player's time, energy and enthusiasm.
9. Encourage sportsmanship.