Club Notices

Published: Mon, 11/20/23

Club Notices

Hi ,

TRFC AGM President Report 2023

Another year gone by, Covid almost forgotten and the revival of a complete season without breaks and uncertainties from the aforementioned.

Once again we had the numbers for our main teams, due to the work of Steve So’oialo and our dedicated coaches and management. A number of Clubs have had difficulty fielding the teams required for various competitions, with some having to no doubt reassess their futures 2024 and beyond.

There were a number of highlights this year with the return of our Under 85s being a welcome return. The infamous ‘Tawa Ducks’ put their name out there along with great camaraderie and the Quackers! The boys played the U85 Leaders, OBU twice in two weeks – once as last game in competition and then in U85 National Playoff. In my role as Vice President, WRFU, I had to weigh them in for the national game – lot of fun and laughs.

Our Premiers came in 7th in the competition. Some very good rugby with a lot of young men playing their first games at this level. The most Premier players I can recall being called up for Lions duties.

I was honoured once again in my VP role to be asked to present the Ed Chaney Cup and winner medals to our boys at the completion of their final. Although with seconds to go it looked like I may be presenting to Poneke, but our boys play 80 minute rugby.

Our Colts looked to be on target to win the John Kelly Trophy, but for a bit of a mistake in personnel. Prior to this, our Colts were 4th on the table. A very good season.

Our Reserve Team had a very good season, culminating with winning the Allan Seerup Trophy. Another good finish with Saga at the helm again.

The Presidents continue to do what they do best, support the Club and have fun.

Overall I believe our Club, both Senior and Junior, is very strong both financially and people-wise. An immense thanks to our volunteers – committee, coaches, managers, helpers and of course the players. I attended the Junior Club prizegiving with the Ranfurly Shield this year and was very impressed with the turnout. Excellent evening, well run. If you have wondered where some of our players of yesteryear have got to, then drop down to junior rugby. Giving back is what this Club and game is about.

At the recent WRFU Awards Evening, I was very proud to receive the following trophies on behalf of the winners:

Sir William Perry Trophy – Highest average aggregate points per Team – Tawa RFC

Ken Comber Memorial Cup – Men’s best philosophy – Tofuka Paongo

U19 Player of the Year – Matolu Petaia

 
Also were included our flags for our Club achievements. 
 
A number of you will know of my involvement and putting together a sub-committee for WRFU wellbeing. This is progressing slowly but surely and sure has not been a ‘cake walk”. The sub-committee continues on with the vision of taking to all Clubs in the WRFU a system or series of steps to be taken, when/if a situation presents itself.

Part of our vision is that each Club has “Champions” who will receive some form of basic training to put our Club people in touch with the right services for them at that time. We are hoping to start with a “Walk for Life” with Youthline as a preferred charity.

Here's to a Christmas with sunshine and

good times for you and your whānau/family

in 2024.

Alan G Davidson

President

Thank you,

Tawa Rugby Football Club

23A Lyndhurst Road, Tawa 5028, NEW ZEALAND

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