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Junior Club Registration 2010

Junior Registrations are still being accepted, but will be closing on the 22nd March - call Kelly on 299 1849.

Junior Teams will be announced on the 26th March.

Registration Venue

Team Sports Complex (Clubrooms), Bruce Pulman Park,
Walters Road, Papakura.
(Entrance opposite Grove Road)

Fees

$60.00 per player or $100.00 per family (Brothers and Sisters only)


All new players to the club must bring along their birth certificate or passport.

Club jersey & shorts will be provided for the season (once you are in a team your team manager will get them to you). Please keep them clean and tidy and do not wear them to training. All grades play in boots. If you have any gear from last season that has not yet been returned please assist us by bringing it to registration night.

When you have paid your fees in full you will be issued with a club card, this will get you club prices at the bar.

The first game of the season will be our Gold Coin Day – all teams will participate in the collections. Games & teams will be advised closer to the time.

Gear

Socks $10.00 and mouth guards $5.00 will be available for purchase on registration days. They will also be available on Thursday’s (Training nights) and Saturday morning’s.

Coaches and Managers

Coaches and managers will be required in all grades this season. Please remember that all the coaches and managers, committee members and referees are Mums and Dads just like you. They give up many hours of their free time for your children, often at a cost to themselves. Support them, assist them and thank them for the great effort they put in for the children. In fact become one of them and be part of a great team of people.

Referees

No game can be held without a referee. There is a wonderful programme available to train you as a referee. If you are interested please contact Ian Gill at ian.gill@uwi.co.nz or on mobile 029 200 8442.

Saturday Mornings

We will be selling Hot coffees and Hot chocolate along with some Ardmore Marist gear (bags beanies etc) so make sure you check out what we have available.

Kitchen

Food will be available from the kitchen at the clubrooms - open every Thursday for trainings and Saturdays for games.

Raffle

This year we will be running 2 raffles the first one will be on sale from the 1st registration.

1st Prize – Dell Studio 17 laptop

2nd Prize – PSP Go! Console

3rd Prize – Ipod Touch

So support the junior club by purchasing a ticket or ten.

Contacts

For any queries please feel free to contact the following people:

Junior Club President – Tim Seabrook (09) 356 5570 (work) / 0275 766 624

Club Administrator – Kelly Flavell 021 211 8107 / admin@ardmoremarist.co.nz

Great Prizes in the latest raffle - get your tickets!

The Junior Rugby Club is running another raffle with great prizes. You can get your tickets at the Junior registration sessions. $5 per ticket for some fantastic prizes:

Dell Laptop - Studio 17

PSP Go! Console

Ipod Touch

Check out these fantastic prizes at the links above!

You can buy your tickets at registration or any time after that.

The raffle will be drawn on the 30 May 2010 and winners will be notified by phone.

Junior Prize Giving

The Junior Prize Giving will be held on Saturday the 12th September.

The Junior Teams will start their prize giving at 9:00 am and this will go through to 10:30 am. After their prize giving there will be games organised betweeen the teams and these are listed below.

The Junior Teams for this session are:

  • Small Blacks 1 - Black, Blue, Green, Red & White
  • Small Blacks 2 - Black, Blue, Green, Red & White
  • Under 8 - Blue, Green, Red, White
  • Under 9 Restricted - Blue & Red
  • Under 9 Open

The Senior Teams will start their prize giving at 11:00 am and this will go through to 12:00 pm. Before their prize giving there will be games organised betweeen the Under 10 and Under 11 teams and these are listed below. These players can use the changing rooms to shower before their prize giving. After their prize giving there will be a feast on the main forecourt of the clubrooms or all teams in the club.

The Senior Teams for this session are:

  • Under 10 Restricted - Blue & Red
  • Under 10 Open
  • Under 11 Restricted - Blue & Red
  • Under 11 Open - Green & White
  • Under 12 Restricted
  • Under 12 Open
  • Under 13 Restricted
  • Under 13 Open

Can everyone please bring a plate for the feast!! This will be held after the prize giving has finished at around 12:00pm.

Boys and girls need to be there 15 mins prior to the start time

They need to sit in their correct team line in alphabetical order (by Surname) to match the certificates being handed out.

Team photos will be handed out to each team by the managers after the prize giving ceremony. Club Members who have paid their club fees are able to purchase a team photo.

The teams uniforms will be collected by the Team Manager. Managers to hand in team uniforms (Playing Jersey, Shorts) to Kelly.

Game Schedule for Teams

 Field 4AField 4DGame Format
Small Blacks 1Game 110:40-10:55Black v BlueRed v White15 minute games.
No half time
Game 211:00-11:15Black v RedBlue v White
Game 311:20-11:35Black v WhiteBlue v Red

 Field 4BField 4CByeGame Format
Small Blacks 2Game 110:40-10:55Black v BlueGreen v WhiteRed15 minute games.
No half time
Game 211:00-11:15Black v GreenRed v WhiteBlue
Game 311:20-11:35Black v RedBlue v GreenWhite
Game 411:40-11:55Black v WhiteBlue v RedGreen
Game 512:00-12:15Blue v WhiteGreen v RedBlack

 Field 2AField 2BByeGame Format
Under 8Game 110:40-11:10Blue v GreenRed v WhiteRed30 minute games.
No half time
Game 211:15-11:45Blue v RedGreen v WhiteBlue
Game 311:50-12:20Blue v WhiteGreen v RedWhite

 Field 2CGame Format
Under 9Game 110:40-11:45Restricted Blue / Open
v
Restricted Red / Open
2 x 30 minute halves.
5 minute half time.
Open players in each team

 Field 7AGame Format
Under 10Game 19:30-10:35Restricted Blue / Open
v
Restricted Red / Open
2 x 30 minute halves.
5 minute half time.
Open players in each team

 Field 5Field 6Game Format
Under 11Game 19:30-10:35Open Green
v
Open White
Restricted Blue
v
Restricted Red
2 x 30 minute halves.
5 minute half time.

Under 13 Development Squad 2009

Under 13 / Under 45kg Development Squad

The following boys have been selected for the Counties Under 45kg Development Squad 2009:

  • Hunter Curran (Under 12 Restricted)
  • Dean Gleadell (Under 13 Restricted)
  • Daniel Green (Under 13 Restricted)
  • Blair Holmes (Under 13 Restricted)
  • Devlyn Lambert (Under 13 Restricted)
  • Clayton Reuben (Under 13 Restricted)

The Under 45 kg Development team will play 3 rounds of games against Auckland and North Harbour teams over 3 consecutive weekends in September. Each province will host all teams with Counties Manukau scheduled to host the other provinces on the 26th September. You can get more information from the Counties Manukau RFU web site

Match Reports

We will be putting match reports up here on the web site every week so please ask your coach or manager to submit a match report (with photos). These reports can be emailed to Tim Seabrook at tjseabrook@gmail.com.

You can go directly to the last match reports by clicking on one of the following teams:

Under 13 Restricted

Ardmore Marist U13 Restricted Match Report

Date: 30th May, Venue: Bruce Pulman Park, Team: Pukekohe U13 Restricted

POD: Josh Earl-Peacock

Merit: Jamie Sherning

This week was our first competition game for the season and conditions for playing rugby again perfect (the calm before the storm with torrential rain predicted). Please note we need to ensure we all arrive on time, 10.00am means 10.00am as there are competition points on the line each week.

Right from the kick off it was apparent Puke had come to play, also equally apparent was the size of their outside backs. The Puke coach was adamant all his lads had made the weight, however we would beg to differ. We adopted the bigger they are the harder they fall approach. Unfortunately due to work commitments Bill (potential manager of the year) was absent and any dispensation issues were not raised. These may become critical as the competition progresses.

Ardmore were camped in Pukes half for the first 20 minutes through good old fashioned driving forward play. Josh, Tim and Alexander taking up the pill with the other forwards right behind. Puke then tried to break out but there big men seemed disorganized and were effectively cut down with good tackles made by our backs. Jamie on the wing put in a top front on tackle on his opposing winger which had the potential to open up.

At last we are getting our backs up flat and close (last mans feet in broken play) on defense and shutting down the opposition before they get a head of speed up. Top work from Baxter, Curtis and Devlin in this regard. At the end of the first half both teams defense had been tight but Ardmore were starting to dominant the possession and the score remained lock up at nil all.

Half time - nil all

Only a couple of changes (and no Oranges – Blair), Cam to prop for a hard charging Antman, Chester for Sean and Floris at fullback for Connor.

It was clear that a classic Puke / Ardmore arm wrestle was brewing and the team that wanted the win the most would get it. Ardmore “guts" was requested by the coach. A more up the guts game plan was to be adopted, stuff the opposition hard and holes should appear latter in the second half.

5 minutes in a Ardmore penalty on the attacking 22. Toyota called, Tim made good yards a number of pick and goes followed. Ardmore now 2m out, Cam took it up again, Bulldozer then held up over the line. Ardmore scrum, Baxter cuts blind held up just short. Daniel and Blair blow over and present the ball for Josh who drives over for a try in the corner. 5 - nil.

5 minutes latter Puke hit back. Ardmore scrum on defensive 22, ball bounces back out the channel, picked up by Puke winger who must have been within a whisker of the chalk line goes over in the corner. Locked again at 5 - all.

Ardmore kick off (nice and high) forwards again rumble ball up. Penalty awarded on 22. Jaguar called, dummy runners open holes and Josh swats off Puke defenders like Aussies swat off flys and crashes over for a great try in the corner in front of the Roller Mills coach and selectors. 10-5

Ardmore starting to dominate possession, Luke barking instructions at his forwards who in turn provide good ball for the backs. Play breaks down, Puke turnover ball traveling along there back line (aiming for large wingers), Devlin pulls off yet another stunning intercept and sprints 50m to dot down under the sticks. Blair converts 17-5.

With only 5 minutes remaining on the clock Puke come back hard. It was only sheer guts and determination by our guys that prevented Puke crossing the line. The top 2 inch’s is now working well. Ref then signals one minute to go Baxter (watching to much super 14) kicks the ball dead over our dead ball line.

Full time 17-5

A very pleasing result, good to see the blowing of rucks & the pick and go by the forwards. The backs starting to make the advantage line regularly on attack and coming up in a line in defense to shut the opposition down.

The Roller Mills coach was impressed with the “teams” performance and has his eye on a number of our players.

Under 12 Open

25th July 2009 v Puni

Played Puni at the Puni fields. Closest of games with a half time score of 10 all. Ardmore displayed stamina and determination to claw back a win in the final moments of the game.

Final score Ardmore Marist 24 Puni 17

Player of Day: Kalem Baker
Merit Award: Caleb Reed

Under 10 Restricted Blue

A very good game well played by all. Congratulations!

Our try scorers this week were Jacob Olsen scoring the first for this match, Jacob Harford scoring the 2nd try of the match (still in the first 5 minutes of the game). Jacob Eyre scoring the 3rd try followed shortly after by Curtis Bell. Good tackling by Tony, Curtis, and Jacob E.

Sio Leuo scored the next 2 tries followed by Devon scoring the 7th try of the match. Sio scoring the 8th followed by Jacob Eyre 9th. Great tackles were done by Frano, Leroy and Jacob V. Devon scoring the last try of the 1st half bringing the half time score to Ardmore Marist 50 - Manurewa 0

The second half started with Ardmore kicking off and Manurewa scoring the first two tries. Bringing the score to A.M 50 – Manurewa 10

Max scored the 13th try followed by Manurewa scoring their 3rd for the day. Devon claiming the 15th and Manurewa playing had to grab the 16th & 17th. Curtis had a great run down the sideline scoring the 18th with Manurewa scoring the 19th. Jacob Olsen scoring the 20th bring the score to A.M 70 – Manurewa 30

Manurewa scored the final try of the match bring the score to AM 70 – Manurewa 35

Player of the day this week was Jacob Olsen

Merit award went to Curtis Bell

A great team effort by Ardmore Marist especially as we had only one sub, well done to you all . Keep training hard as the season is going to get tougher!

Thanks to all players, coaches, support staff, parents and families and a special thanks to our coach and Referee Bruce Eyre.

Under 10 Restricted Red

22nd August 2009 - Ardmore Marist Under 10 Restricted Red v Pukekohe Gold

Halftime score: 15 - 30

Fulltime score: 35 - 75 (Loss)

Player of the Day: Jaiden Nash
Tackler of the Day: Ethan Wensor
Most Improved: Devon Collins

Tries: Fraser Middelbeek-Harrison (3), Sam Rex (4)

Our last game of the season was better than the score. Yes, Puke Gold were a bit classier - but our boys showed patches where they really played well as a team. They had the parents yelling their heads off. Jaiden made a number of exciting back-line breaks, where he ran like the wind and looked for his support. Getting stuck-in was Ethan's role, and he made a big contribution. Devon showed how he can pick up the ball and get his head down and run. There has been a huge amount of learning and improvement by our players new to rugby and also by those who have played previously. A big thank you to parents and everyone involved for such an enjoyable season. We have appreciated Morgan's family sponsoring bread and Frazer's family sponsoring sausages for the after-match food. Special thanks also go to Lee (coaching assistance) and Woody (coaching assistance & ref-ing). Finally, thanks to the RED team for being such a cool bunch of junior rugby players!

Under 9 Open

13th June 2009 vs Papakura

Another rip roaring game this week against Papakura, by our Open 9yr olds. Thanks Pap, our boys had a ripper of a game!!

As the season progresses, it just gets better. Our special little heroes are gaining a reputation amongst the fraternity of the well oiled rugby scholars, as the team to keep an eye on. Then there are our Dads quietly analysing the game plan, while mothers cheering their sons on, networking, and multi-tasking on the sideline. Welcome to grassroots rugby.

There were a few anxious moments in the first three minutes of the game, with Papakura, steaming towards the try line twice. However, our boys maneuvered their defensive skills quickly, and applied pressure right from the onset. WHY? Because they did what all rugby players should do: Played good basic rugby. A big thank you to Mike Casey, for sharing his expertise with the boys last Thursday night at training.

There were numerous times the Papakura boys thought they could outrun Ardmore, however, our forwards continued to apply pressure where it counted, by driving the ball forward, pushing through the Papakura boys, and exhausting their upper body in the scrums. Ardmore's breakdowns, and the rucks demonstrated the level of skill our boys possess. Because of this, our Ardmore backs were able to secure the ball for over 80% of match time. They fast tracked the game well, with speed, and pace.

There was some standout play both in the forward pack, and in the backline, Mark and Matthew will definitely acknowledge this at Tuesday's training session.

This week's match report acknowledges the whole team through their commitment and dedication against Papakura.

YOU ROCK ARDMORE OPEN 9YR OLDS!!!!

Tries: Joshua – 3, Toby – 2, Sonny – 2, Zion – 1, Darrel – 3, Charlie – 1.

Under 9 Restricted Red

22nd August 2009 vs Te Kauwhata

Full Time Score: Ardmore Marist Red 35 Te Kauwhata 5

Player of the Day: Cody Sinclair
Merit Award: Clark Murray

Try Scorers: Sean McKinstry, Sam McKee (2), William Sager (2), Bradley McAuley, Ben Pallister.

A fantastic game to end the season on a high with another win, making 11 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses for the season. The boys worked fabulously as a team this week, utilizing all the skills they have learnt over the season, passing the ball out wide for try opportunities, coming over the top to secure the ball and unbreakable defence wearing Te Kauwhata down time and time again. Well done boys, a great season, one to be proud of.

Small Blacks 2 Blue

6th June v Karaka Red

Karaka Red won 110 to 60

Player of the day – Aiden Muraahi
Merit – Raphael Soo Choon

I must say last weekend's game has to be the best so far, the shear amount of tries reflects that.

Karaka Red was a great team to play with some very fast and nippy players, a couple of which scored full field tries, well done guys!!!

But we had Cooper who dived over the line for a couple of our awesome tries. James was brilliant in straightening up the play and keeping the team going forward.

Our defence was much improved from previous games with the boys doing well to get back on side. Noah and Xavier were making tackles from everywhere.

Well done to our player of the day and merit boys, Aiden scored his first try for the season and Raphael was right in there running the ball up.

To the rest of the boys also, Blake, Brody, Lucas and Mitchell well done.

Small Blacks 2 Green

22nd August 2009 v Papakura Wasps

Final score: Draw 30-30

Well what a last encounter under lights at Massey Park when we took on the rivals of Papakura RFC SB2s it was a real highlight for our boys to accept an invitation from Leah and the people of Papakura to play our final game for the season at night.

The boys were all on fire and put on a real display of fine rugby for the parents and supporters. The boys got our own dressing room and we also were able to run out of the tunnel just like the "All Blacks" do. Last time we played Papakura it was a draw of 50-50 and the final score at Massay Park on Friday night was also a draw. 30-30. It couldn't have been closer and there was some real talent in both teams on display. The "Steelers" will have some fine players in 2025? That's for sure.

Special thanks to the parents and supporters and a very special thanks to Leah and all the beautiful people of the Papakura RFC, and cheers also for the "feed" that they put on afterwards, it was just like a seniors aftermatch. COOL.

Tries: Payton(2), Ezra(4)

Player of the Day: Ezra
Merit Awards: Connor, Payton, Joseph.

Small Blacks 1 Black

1st August 2009. Ardmore Marist Black vs Karaka Red

It was great to be back playing after a few months of interuptions with holidays and a nasty touch of the flu going round causing teams to default (including us).

Still with a couple of boys short the team played really good and showed alot of confidence although going down to Karaka 80-50. Once they got settled into the game they were great to watch and scoring some of our best tries, especially with two of our teams top tryscorers away this weekend. Outstanding games from Nathan Hendrix, Shay Curtis, Gabriel Pique and Jack Bennett.

AWESOME GAME TEAM!!!

Player of the Day: Caleb Taraare

Small Blacks 1 Red

4th July 2009. Ardmore Marist SB1 Red v Manurewa

Fulltime score: 80-80

Player of the Day: Corban Glendinning
Merit Award: Breyton Taare

What a fantastic game against a strong Manurewa side! The game was well controlled by Jerry, the Manurewa coach, and the boys all had a great time with lots of tries scored all over the park.

The game started with a blinding run down the field from Joejoe who showed that his step and deceptive pace are still stong after a week off. Drake was always in support as usual and he showed some great determination and strength to score a number of tries heading in the only direction he knows - straight down the paddock.

We missed Todd today as he is away in Holland, but the team stepped up in his absence with Corban showing great enthusiasm and pace to take the ball up from halfway and the with a quick off-load get the speedster Levi (our Captain for the day) off to score one of his tries.

Breyton also picked up the pace with some great runs and also some very determined defence, making it hard for Manurewa to break our line. Sam showed us his quick thinking and great passing to quickly offload the ball to Joejoe who again continued up the field splitting the Manurewa team left, right and centre.

A couple of strong runs from Orlando coupled with his good support play also kept the Ardmore team progressing up the field toward the try line.

Small Blacks 1 White

8th August 2009. Ardmore Marist SB1 White v Ardmore Marist Red

Fulltime score: 95-85

A tremendous game played in excellent spirit with great sideline support and the result being decided on the final play of the game. Hatepe was player of the day. Jackson received best try after a great swerving run mid way through the first half. Jayden received a merit award for some snappy ripping and forceful tap off runs.

Ardmore Marist Junior Club Lift the Pompallier Shield

The junior teams of Ardmore Marist retained the coveted Pompallier Shield at the annual tournament held at North Harbour Stadium last Sunday (21st June).

Ardmore Marist fielded 9 teams and all the boys who attended had a great time competing in the rugby, goal kicking, sprints and relays.

Ardmore Marist came out winners at the end of the day and we will keep the Pompallier Shield in our clubrooms for another year.

You can check out more action photos by clicking here

Well Done boys!

Junior Club Rugby Code of Conduct

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.

Junior Weight Restrictions / Grading Table for 2010

The weights listed below are the official weights from the Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union Inc. Junior Management Board.

All ages are prior to 1st January 2010.

Small Blacks

Birth YearGradeAgeOpen / RestrictedWeight Limit
2004Under 6Under 6 yearsOpen-
2003Under 7Under 7 yearsOpen-

Non Competition

Birth YearGradeAgeOpen / RestrictedWeight Limit
2002U8Under 8 yearsOpen-
2001U9Under 9 yearsRestricted34 kg
Open-
2000U10Under 10 yearsRestricted38 kg
Open-
1999U11Under 11 yearsRestricted42 kg
Open-

Competition - Intermediate

Birth YearGradeAgeOpen / RestrictedWeight Limit
1998U12Under 12 yearsRestricted48 kg
Open-
1997U13Under 13 yearsRestricted54 kg
Open-