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Welcome to our latest newsletter! We’re excited to team up with the South Island Food Truck Collective to host our first CFC Food Truck Night tomorrow evening. Come enjoy great food from Bangkok Wok, Empire Chicken, Mussel Madness, Rollicious Vietnamese, Kung Fu Dumplings, and our own CFC Smash Burgers. Food trucks will be set up on the grass by the playground, or behind the squash courts in the carpark if it’s wet. Next Monday we host the Crusaders as part of their Crusaders in Clubs campaign. This event is open all junior players and will give them the opportunity to train, learn and connect with their rugby heroes in a fun, high-energy environment!  |
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A busy week ahead, Board Meeting & James Jowsey Coaching session on Monday the 23rd, Axemen Meeting Tuesday the 24th, Preseason training in full swing for everyone every Tuesday & Thursday, our first Food Truck Night on Thursday the 26th & Crusaders In Clubs on Monday the 2nd!! Great to see so many activities at the club and I want to thank everyone for their help & support 😊 Last week we hosted the team from Sporty on Thursday (open community session), and this was followed on Friday where we had a great one on one session with Jo about what we can do to update and enhance our very own website As previously mentioned I want to recognise sponsors who contribute at all levels and this week I want to recognise Adam from Hollands Tree Services who is working with us to ensure the entrance way to the club will look to neat & tidy for the upcoming season so please reach out to Adam if you need any work done around your property with regards to trees etc. Please contact Adam on 0800220990 or www.hollandstreeservice.co.nz & see what they do Another new sponsor but very well known to the club is William Mills from GJ Gardner Homes. As we know William has given a huge amount to the club both on the playing and coaching front as well as now being a Board Member so if you are thinking about building your new family home please contact William and the team at GJ Gardner Christchurch North (Cranford Street) at christchurchnth@gjgardner.co.nz. Keeping things in the family we want to thank & recognise Niki Mills (brother of William) from European Cars who again is assisting us when players need a vehicle when first coming to the club – on behalf of the players, thanks Niki! MJB “Jock” Hobbs Rugby Programme We want to acknowledge that the MJB “Jock” Hobbs Rugby Programme is now officially up and running and we want to acknowledge the players who have been selected (see below) for this awesome programme as we know they will be outstanding humans in representing our club both on & off the field. Please know we are awaiting for four female players to be nominated to join this incredible programme. To Budgie for establishing the programme & hosting a great night, to the Axemen & OCP for their financial support and especially to Joe Leota for speaking to us on behalf of the Hobbs family about Jock and what an incredible person he was in so many aspects of his life – Joe your remembrance of Jock was inspirational my friend as well as challenging the next generation to be the best they can be (who is the next “GOAT”?) was awesome, so on behalf of all members we thank you so very much! |
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Inaugural Jock Hobbs Rugby Programme Members Left to right: Kamaioha Penera-O’Connell, Rewa Simmons, Will Edwards,Logan Williams, Tyson Witana, Jayden Aldworth, Apo Bolotaku. Absent: Riley Thompson, Finn O’Kane, Jack Ruske, Xavier Reweti, Sam Samuella Lastly, we are looking for people to join Jimmy’s Bar team who have either Barista experience and/or a Managers certificate & bar experience. If this is you or you know of someone please get in touch & have your/their CV to me at gm@christchurchpark.co.nz” Regards Shu |
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As the year gets closer to starting, we will have a large group of people who want to help us do our jobs at the club and as coaches will volunteer. Volunteers are the life blood of every club. Thousands of Volunteer hours make up the backbone of this proud club. Volunteer burnout is a problem across all clubs in New Zealand, this is all managers, coaches and helpers. We rely too heavily on the few! Those people who are always on committees, at events, coaches and managers. We need to spread the love across all our club. We are all busy, if we work together, we have a greater level of harmony. I have chased up a plan for coaches to look at to help ease the strain. Use the 4-Bucket Time Model 1. High Impact / Low Time (Do First) These are gold.
These move the needle without draining you. 2. High Impact / High Time (Schedule Carefully)
Limit how often and how long these happen. For example: 3. Low Impact / High Time (Delegate Immediately)
Appoint:
Volunteers burn out trying to do everything. 4. Low Impact / Low Time (Ignore)
Protect your energy Regards Craig |
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1. Constitution Update Approval of an updated Christchurch Football Club Constitution to ensure compliance with the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022. The revised document remains largely the same in substance, with changes focused on meeting the new legislative requirements. 2. Clubhouse Insurance Discussion of a proposal to adjust the Clubhouse replacement‑cost insurance to a depreciated‑cost indemnity policy. This proposal is subject to further review by the club’s insurance broker (TBC). Proposal to be distributed prior to meeting date. Meeting Details Date: Tuesday, 17 March If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may confirm your support for the proposed changes by emailing the Board Chairman at: chairman@christchurchpark.co.nz |
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Great News! The Crusaders are coming to CFC! This exciting event is open to ALL junior rugby players. Please RSVP here to train, learn and connect with your rugby heroes in a fun, high-energy environment! |
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