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Goodbye to booze

28/3/2014

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By LAUREN PRIESTLEY
Source: Harbour News

 A century-old club is breaking new ground by going cold turkey this year.
Richmond Rovers Rugby League & Sports Club, based at Grey Lynn Park, has been alcohol-free since March 17.

"We're basically promoting this as a sports club, not a drinking club," chairman Gus Fepuleai says.

"It's about forward thinking and trying to get alcohol right away from our kids. We've got to change that culture of drinking and sports that's been around forever."

The decision was made because of issues with drinking in Grey Lynn Park where antisocial behaviour, noise and litter have been the subject of frequent complaints from neighbours in the past three years, he says.

The club wants to bring the focus back to sport.

"Rugby league has been copping the stick for a long time and it's about time we're doing something positive.

"Someone has to take the lead. It's our performance on the field that is important and looking after the welfare of our players, kids and community."

The club will lose revenue from the bar but will save money by not needing to hire additional staff and extra security at the premises, Mr Fepuleai says.

Grey Lynn Residents Association chairman Dan Salmon says the decision to remove alcohol is a brave one.

The sports club has been working hard to foster relationships with other organisations in the area as well as the park's neighbours, he says.

"I think it's a big and bold step they've made to try and address those issues.

"I really hope they get support from the community and the club for doing it. It's definitely something to watch and hopefully other sports clubs around the country might follow."

Waitemata Local Board deputy chairwoman Pippa Coom says the club has made the decision with its future in mind.

"It's really courageous that they've done it. I know it is a difficult decision for them but I personally think they've really done the right thing."

Mr Fepuleai says the board is also pushing for new facilities at the Grey Lynn Park site and is starting a two to five-year business plan to increase membership with the aim of keeping Richmond going for the next 100 years.

The club wants to take part in the Grey Lynn Park Festival this year and will focus on selling healthy drinks and food at the clubrooms, he says.

"It's about the values and letting the kids know what is right and what is wrong.

"You can access alcohol anywhere. What's the big deal with not having it right in front of our kids' faces?"

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Nominate a Richmond Local Hero

16/4/2013

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Waitemata Good Citizen's Awards 2013
Wanted! Local heroes of all ages who volunteer their time to help make the Waitemata area a great place to live.

The Waitemata Local Board has decided to recognise community volunteers young and old with the Waitemata Good Citizen's Awards 2013, culminating in a presentation evening at the Auckland Town Hall on Thursdau 30 May.

Community Volunteer Awards:
Held once a term, these awards have been established to recognise and reward
1. Individuals who volunteer their time for community benefit.
2. Youth who volunteer their time for community benefit (for nominees 24 years of age and under).
3. Not-for-profit organisations who volunteer their time for community benefit and/or provide a platform for individuals to volunteer their time.

The awards will be accorded to individuals and groups whose contributions have been recognised to benefit the communities within the local board area.

Nominations may be drawn from, but not restricted to, the following sectors:
1. Arts, Culture and Heritage.
2. Education - including adult, tertiary and community.
3. Environment and Beautification.
4. Social and Community, including health and social service.
5. Sport, Fitness and Leisure.
6. Faith based institutions running programmes for benefit of the wider community.

Nominations must be made on the official nomination form or online and to reach the Waitematā Local Board Office by 5pm on 19 April 2013.

See below for more information:
Awards Criteria and Information.
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THROW DOWN UPDATE

25/1/2013

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Richmond Prems  THROWDOWN is all good to go with x12 teams all registered and amping. A BIG  THANK YOU to all those supporting the cause and looking foward to the Richmond  Pride being pushed to its potential on Feb 16th.

We also want to thank those Richmond Junior Teams, and other Sports teams/clubs who were willing to support the cause. Our Priority was first & foremost our RICHMOND SENIORS. Hopefully later down the track prior to the Season commencing we can organise another event.

Below are the teams who will be competing. Team Captains, I would strongly recommend bringing your team every Sat mornings to the Senior Pre Season camp, 7am, Les Mills-CrossFit HPU (Victoria St). This will allow an insight into the types of exercises expected, as the programme and rules will only be given out on the day of Event by Mark Michaels (Prems Head trainer).

1.    Richmond Roses,
2.    Richmond Uso.s,
3.    Richmond Ali'is,
4.    Richmond  Tokes,
5.    Richmond U/20's,
6.    Tag Samoa Open Mens
7.    Tag Samoa  Mixed,
8.    Richmond Prems/Resvs,
9.    Richmond Prems/Resvs,
10.   Ricmond Prems/Resvs,
11.  Richmond Prems/Resvs,
12.   Richmond  Prems/Resvs

*REMINDERS*
- Competing Teams Need to be  @ Les Mills Car Park 0630am for De-Brief
- Please have Team Rego Fee to Molly  (team manager) before Feb 9th. $40 per team.
- Richmond Throwdown Games will  commence @ 7am sharp.
- We strongly encourage to bring your families and  teams for support. Any children, Please DO NOT let them run around Venue for  safety reason's.
- Each team to provide their own Water,
- Bring Work Out  Towel & Runners,

* VERY IMPORTANT*
- Team Captains, this will be a WORK OUT session, so please make sure your Players have no serious medical conditions or injuries. Its a team building event, lets have some serious fun with out any issues.

"Richmond THROWDOWN Programme"
0630am - Team(s) debrief
0700am - Games commence
0800am - Games finish (Prize giving)
0830am - Sausage Sizzle & Light Refreshments @ Victoria Park (playground area)

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RICHMOND WEIGHT RESTRICTED GRADES NOW AVAILABLE

14/1/2013

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In 2013, the Richmond Rovers rugby league club hope to cater to all our junior and senior members. Auckland Rugby League have confirmed the following grades and weight. For more information please contact us. Click here to read here.

Grade Weight Allowance (Up to)
U/6 Restricted 25 Kgs
U/7 Restricted 30 Kgs
U/8 Restricted 35 Kgs
U/9 Restricted 40 Kgs
U/10-11 Restricted 47 Kgs
U/12-13 Restricted 60 Kgs
U/14-15 Restricted 70 Kgs
U/16-17 Restricted 80 Kgs
Colts Restricted (18-20) 85 Kgs
Open Age Restricted 85 Kgs
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Upcoming Richmond Club events

19/11/2012

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RICHMOND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Richmond Rovers Rugby league club warmly invites all paid social and club members to the end of 2012 Annual General Meeting.
When: Monday 17th December 2012, 6pm
Where: Richmond Rovers Rugby league club
Who: Richmond paid social and club members, and supporters
Why: Full presentation of audit results including financial reports. Have your say on the Richmond club for 2013. Paid social and club members will have the ability to nominate and elect the 2013 Richmond committee.
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ROSES SELECTED FOR REPRESENTATIVE TEAM

24/9/2012

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Congratulations to the following Richmond Roses who have been announced in the 2012 Kiwi Ferns Squad:
* Annabelle Hohepa, Akarana falcons
* Charlotte Arnopp-Scanlan, Akarana Falcons
* Lisa Campbell, Akarana Falcons
* Amber Hall, Akarana Falcons
* Tasha Tapu, Akaran Falcons
* Charmaine McMenamin, Akarana Falcons 

Congratulations also to the Richmond Roses who representated Akarana Falcons finishing up as Tounament Runners  Up.
Congratulations lastly to coach of the Tournament former Richmond Premier coach Sefo Fuimaono.
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RICHMOND COACHES, AUCKLAND AWARD WINNERS & REPRESENTATIVES

3/9/2012

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RICHMOND ROVERS RUGBY LEAGUE COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT

Congratulations to the following coaches who have completed Course requirements.
Beginner Min Mod Course
Michael CHAN TING, Patrick MAUGATUTIA, Kurt ENSOR, Patrick TAMATI, Willie UALIKA, Joe LUNDON, Sali WATCH, Chloe KAISER, Kyla KAISER-DAY, Henry NICHOLAS, Junior FIU, Peter AH KUOI
Beginner Youth Course
Junior FIU, Peter AH KUOI, Faavae KALOLO, Darren OKESENE, Luisa AVAIKI, Russell McKINNON
Beginner Senior Club Coach
Junior FIU, Faavae KALOLO, Luisa AVAIKI
ARL Referees Course
Micahel CHAN-TING, Faavae KALOLO, Ricky WILLIAMS, Sali WATCH, Peter AH KUOI

AUCKLAND RUGBY LEAGUE AWARDS
 A great accomplishment and well deserved achievements for all involved and to the recipients.
* Congratulations to Mose Newton who was awarded Auckland Rugby League Under 18s Best and Fairest Player of the Year.
* Congratulations to Liz Ah Kuoi-Atmore who was awarded Auckland Rugby League International Grade Under 18s Manager of the Year.
* Congratulations to Fue Lomi who was awarded Auckland Rugby League Premier 2nd Best and Fairest Player of the Year.

RICHMOND ROVERS RUGBY LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVES
Congratulations to the following on their appointments to Auckland representative teams:
Regional Representative Challenge Staff Appointments
Northern Region

Under 13 Grade - Coach - Darren OKESENE
Under 18 Grade - Coach - Luisa AVAIKI /Assistant Coach - Liz AH KUOI
Under 13 Northern Regional Trialists
Arthur FRASER, Carlos HENRY, Dylan TAVITA, Mikey WILLIAMS, Harris ROPATI-JONES, Nathan NGAROPO, Sam TOFA-TIMOTEO
Northern Regional Under 13 Representatives
Hayes OKESENE, Carlos HENRY, Dylan TAVITA, Mikey WILLIAMS
Akarana Falcons Under 17
Manager - Anita SIMTH-McKINNON
Akarana Falcons ZONE Under 17 Trialist
Toafofoa SIPELY, Kenneth LAFAELE, Michael McKINNON, Timothy SMITH, Joshua IOANE, Tom LEOTA, Aaron BIDDLE, Taniela LEKA, Sitiveni AIPOLO, Mitchell SMITH, Isaac WALKER, Eruera KEREOPA, Eddy PAOTAMA, Jake ROPATI, Fred MULLER (Playing U18's)
Akarana Falcons Zone U15 Hearts Camp Trialist
Isaac AH KUOI-ATMORE
NZ Womens Rugby League Kiwi Train On Squad
Annabelle HOHEPA, Charlotte ARNOPP-SCANLAN, Lisa CAMPBELL
Amber HALL, Tasha TAPU, Charmaine McMENAMIN

Congratulations for Representative Selection
Akarana Flacons Zone Under 15's
Isaac AH KUOI-ATMORE
Akarana Falcons Zone Under 17's
Joshua IOANE. Kenneth LAFAELE, Michael McKINNON, Toafofoa SIPLEY
Auckland North V Auckland South Under 16 Trialist
Scott TOFA-TIMOTEA, Otineru LIO, Jamon PEAU, Casey LAFAELE, Nathaniel ROACHE, Kuramate TE IRIRANGI-HENRY, Mataio TIMALOA
Mathew MOKOROA, Bradley ABBEY, Bhailee DEAN, Tyrone KANUTA, Hikairoa WETERE
Auckland North V Auckland South Under 18 Trialist
Keneti AH KUOI-ATMORE, Mathew FEPULEAI, Edwin TAFEAMALI'I, Samisoni VAIOLETI, Tamuta MATAORA, Jordan WALL, Julius VAETARU
Mose NEWTON, Eddy POTAMA, Fahren FRUEAN, Julian CLUBB, Jaedyn TAIMALIETANE, Louis CLUBB, Robert LIAI
Auckland North Prem 2 Regional Challenge Trialist
Lomia LOMI, Debarres NEEMIA, Roni TUKIUHA, Steve VAIHU, Elia FUE, Justin LAKATANI, Leon LATOA, Fili LIVA, Gau LOMI, Fue LOMI, Losua LOMI, John MANA, Charlie NOO, Tar PEILUU, Semese SOMONA, Cornelius TALAGI, Marcus TANIUA, Derek TIMINIS, Luaer VAIHU
Auckland North U16 Regional Representative
Casey LAFAELE
Auckland North U18 Regional Representative
Keneti ATMORE-AH KUOI, Louis CLUBB, Julian CLUBB, Matthew BRUCE-FEPULEAI, Tamuta MATAORA, Mose NEWTON, Edwin TAFEAMALII, Jaedyn TAIMALIETANE, Julius VAETARU, Samisoni VAIOLETI, Ley VANO, Serevasio VETENIBUA
Auckland North Prem 2nd Regional Representative
Justin LAKATANI

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RICHMOND JUNIOR CLUB NEWS UPDATE

20/6/2012

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Richmond Roses Ladies team will be playing on Friday at Grey Lynn park. Please Note our Richmond Roses have this Friday a night game (22.06.12) at home vs Otara. Please show your support and go along and watch the ladies.
Please note also the Bar & Tuckshop will also open to support the ladies at home. Kick off 6:30pm

Congratulations:  To the following Richmond players on their representative selections
Akarana Falcons Zone Under 15s - Isaac Ah Kuoi-Atmore
Akarana Falcons Zone Under 17s – Joshua Ioane, Kenneth Lafaele, Michael McKinnon, Toafofoa Sipley.

BBQ Duties:  Please ensure someone from your grade can help out with support and selling of yummy  sausages!!

Changing Rooms: Please note Managers and Coaches, (international and senior grades) as we have no groundsman at present it is  the teams responsibility to tidy up after themselves and also your visiting  team.

Please ensure all rubbish to taken to the bins and floors swept, all cleaning equipment is available from the BBQ area.

Richmond concert
Richmond Under 12s would like to extend an invitation to all  grades of the Richmond Rovers Rugby League Club.  Richmond under 12s are hosting  a fundraiser concert on Friday 13th July. We have a great entertainment line up  for the WHOLE FAMILY.  Awesome spot prizes, snacks available for purchase. Dress  in your Island Nations colours / traditional dress attire – prize for BEST  DRESS. Would love to see you there.
DOOR SALES: $10 adult $5  child.  Show starts 7pm SHARP – finish 9ish.   

Richmond Club Junior & Senior - Match Reports!!
Thanks from the Richmond under 9s who were well supported  with their cake stall, your support is hugely appreciated

Under 6s
Fun filled weekend  full of league. Saturday we were up against Marist and came away with a win  Richmond 20 Marist 12. Congratulations to our Player of the Day Nukutawhiti Gray  and our Runner Up Zephan Pita Lafaele. Sunday we had our gala
day and played a  total of 5 games against the following teams Papakura, Mangere East, Papatoetoe,  Pakuranga and Manurewa. Well done to our future little stars and a special Thank  You to our Parents for their support.

Under 7s
The pirates fielded a good, quick team that forced our boys to work  hard on defence. With a few good tries out wide and the pick-up of some loose  passes the pirates took the win by three tries Richmond 28 – Pt Chev 40. Good  effort however by the doggies and really good to see some keen players out there  rearing to go on the day. 

Under 12s:  Richmond 16 vs Marist 10.
A real error -riddled effort from  Richmond saw Marist team take a 10 nil lead within five minutes. Poor handling  and mis-drected kick saw Marist score long-range tries. The Rovers finally woke  up and their pack of Denzel, JJ, Darius, Terekia, Rona & Zion ran with  greater intent making huge amounts of yards. By half-time the scores were level  through a typical Denzel bullocking run. The second try was a gem and a great  reward for Jordan who backed up Simi's big break and received the inside pass to  dot under the posts. The second half saw Richmond gain the ascendancy with Simi  scoring from halfway after some quick passing by the backs. The game was called  off seven minutes early due to a serious (not life-threatening-thankfully) to a  Marist player and the game being halted for over 5 minutes.
Player of the Day: Rona
Awards: Zion Epiha, Darius,  Jordan

Under 13s 
Richmond under 13’s played  Northcote and won 54-0. The focus this week was on the marker chasing out and  putting heat on the 1st receiver. The Bulldogs did that very well and the Tigers  struggled against a determined defensive line. On the back of that, we had a lot  of possession and ran in 10 tries. One, a 98m intercept by Dylan Tavita and  Hayes Okesene getting a hat-trick. In all, a very pleasing team performance.  Half way through the season and everyone is putting in strong performances and  contributing to the team effort.
Player of the Day: Dylan Tavita
Best  Forward: Legacy Talagi-Tautuki & Hayes Okesene    
Best Back:   Immanuel Ualika, Carlos Henry & Sam Tofa-Timoteo          
Coaches  Award:   Fa’alolo
Selemaia & Ezael Tautuki

Under 15s: Richmond  90 v Bay Roskill Vikings  0.
After losing by 70 points to Otahuhu last week, this  was a 160 point turnaround- surely a Club record.  Best Forward Malrick  Lavea. Best back Elijah Ngamu, who was looking like a mini Jonah Lomu.  Big Ups  to Isaac Ah Kuoi-Atmore, Elijah and Conrad Collins who stayed on the field for  the next game to help out the u18s, who only had 11 players.  With no one  from the u16s and u17s offering to play, these three boys took up the challenge  and all stood their ground against boys 3 years older. A great show of Richmond  spirit.

Richmond under 16s, 58 vs Otara  16 

Richmond Roses, 78 vs Papatoetoe  0.
Richmond Premiers, 34 vs Otara Scorpions 32 
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SIX RICHMOND ROSES MAKE 2013 KIWI SQUAD

18/6/2012

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Congratulating the following ladies from the “Richmond Roses” on making the 2013 World Cup train on Kiwi Ferns squad:
1. Annabelle Hohepa 
2. Charlette Arnopp-Scanlan 
3. Lisa Campbell 
4. Amber Hall 
5. Tasha Tapu 
6. Charmaine McMenamin
 
Click here for a full list of the 2013 World Cup train on Kiwi Ferns squad.

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