NORTHCROSS RUGBY 2022

Kia ora and welcome to the start of another exciting rugby season for 2022!

A big NX greeting to all the new Y7 players and their parents to NX-we have high hopes for another successful season with NX entering several tournaments and grades (dependent on numbers.) Below are the dates for this season's school rugby so kids, please make sure you timetable these dates into your HW Diary so you are mega organised and are showing excellent time management skills! Please stay on top of your schoolwork and make sure your behaviour is of the highest standard. Northcross expects all players and parents to represent themselves, your family, the school and the community in an exceptional manner. This season is going to be a very busy one with plenty of new and exciting tournaments on. 

Finally, a reminder to all players and parents that the selection of players is very difficult given the quality of players and numbers here at Northcross. If you miss training/meetings without letting us know then that is one way we cut down the squads. Please always listen to and read the This Day Notices and constantly read them each day! 

A player's position in any team will be determined by the coach of that team and where he/she feels the player best serves the TEAM. It is very important that players and parents are aware of this before making the decision to play. Please refer to and read our Sports Selection Policies on the School Website and Code of Conduct Form.

Terms 1 and  2 we will start trialing/selecting our squads for the season. The teams you can trial for are as follows:

• NH Champs Zone Day U45kg Boys (15 aside)

• NH Champs Zone Day U55kg (15 aside)

• Open Weight Boys (15 aside) 

• NH Girls 7’s Zone Day (Open Weight and U57kg)

• Auckland Champs (if we qualify.)

• Pre AIMS 7’s Tournaments (x2) Boys (and Girls if we have an AIMS Open Weight Team)

• Boys AIMS Open Weight 7’s Team (and Girls if numbers and interest are strong)

In 2022 we will again be sending a Boys Open Weight 7’s Teams to the NZCT AIMS Sporting Championships in Tauranga. Interest and numbers will determine whether or not we send a Girls Rugby 7’s Team to AIMS. 

Communication

Team Reach App and This Day Notices

Team Reach Group Name = NX Rugby 2022

Team Reach Group Code = LegacyNX22

Registrations and Weigh-Ins

Registrations via Google Form will begin between now and the end of Week 7, Term 1 (Friday 25th March.) Only students will be able to register using their NX Google account. Here's the link:  https://forms.gle/PPQjdBrJM3uzRsSa7

Trials will begin in Week 8 of Term 1 or when the coach of the team decides to get underway. Please keep an eye on the notices and the Team Reach App for trials/training days and times from your coach as these plans may change due to weather and other circumstances, such as restrictions due to COVID.

Tournament Dates

Term 2

• NH Girls 7’s Zone Day (U57kg/Open Weight)-Thursday 2nd June. Venue-Northcross Int.

• NH Boys U45kg and U55kg or Open Weight Rugby Zone Day (15 aside)-Tuesday 14th June. Saver Day-Friday 17th June.

• Boys Auckland Champs Interzone Day-Tuesday 21st June. Save Day is Tuesday 5th July.

• Pre AIMS Tournament. TBC. Term 2.

Term 3

• Pre AIMS Tournament. TBC. Term 3.

• NZCT AIMS Sporting Championships (Tauranga): Saturday 3rd September-Friday 9th September. Open Weight 7’s. Venue: Blake Park Park, Mt. Maunganui.

Training Days/Times/Coaches

• U45kg Boys 15 aside Team. Coach-TBC. (If any Dad-or Mum-is interested in coaching this team, please contact me. At the moment no staff member has put up their hand to coach.) Training TBC. Training Day; TBC. Start date; TBC via the Daily Notices.

• U55kg Boys 15 aside Team. Coach. Kaleb McNeil. Training Day; TBC. Start date; TBC via the Daily Notices.

• Open Weight Boys 15 aside Team. Coach-Scott Washer. Training in the mornings 7:15am. Mondays. Start date-TBC via the Daily Notices.  

• AIMS 7’s Open Weight Boys Team. Coach-Scott Washer. Training in the mornings 7:15am-8:30am. Day; Wednesdays. Start date; TBC via the Daily Notices. 

• Girls Open Weight/U57kg  7’s. Coach-Scott Washer. Training in the mornings 7:15am-8:30am. Training Day; Fridays. Start date; via the Daily Notices. 

PLEASE NOTE: If a training does not go ahead, you will be notified on the Team Reach App (Scott Washer’s Teams) or by the communication system each coach has set up. We will try to have all team notifications on the Team Reach App to make it easier for everyone.

Here’s to another exciting season and I really look forward to catching up with you all on the sidelines at some stage throughout Terms 2-3 for 2022! Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need any clarification of anything!

Cheers!

Scott Washer-TIC Northcross Rugby

scottw(at)northcross.school.nz

Kaleb McNeil

kalebm(at)northcross.school.nz

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