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Welcome! Welcome to the latest update from Christchurch Football Club, keeping you connected with everything happening in and around the club.  |
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As mentioned in the previous newsletter a very busy week last week was had. Most things went to plan however unfortunately the weather turned late on Thursday afternoon and this affected our Food Truck Night. To everyone who supported the event we thank you as the vendors appreciated the opportunity to be part of a very good initiative. I want to thank Nic from Bangkok Wok, Mike for Mussel Madness, Edward from Rollicious, Nick from Mini Donuts, Jayden from Empire Chicken (unfortunately couldn’t make it at the last moment) and David from Namets & their teams for providing a wonderful array of delicious food!! We look forward to seeing you all again on the 26th of March here at Christchurch Park 😊 To everyone please note the next Food Truck Night date in your diaries now, bring family and friends down for a great feed and a wonderful evening!!! To all of those that went to Electric Avenue over the weekend, trust you had an awesome time and have recovered!! |
Crusaders in Clubs 2026 Earlier this week we were privileged to host the Crusaders in Clubs event. (Check out our Facebook page for posts). Despite the atrocious weather earlier in the day over 60 children attended this event that was high energy and a heap of fun. The visiting players included CFC All Black Dallas McLeod and popular 106 test cap hooker Cody Taylor. We wish to thank the Crusaders and Matatū players, and the Canterbury Rugby Union for putting on this marvelous event. Go the Crusaders! |
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Thanks I want to acknowledge the great support given by Rebecca at the Quest Breakfast Creek in Brisbane who has been very supportive of the club even though the tour to Australia didn’t proceed. If you are looking for a place to stay in Brisbane please consider the Quest Breakfast Creek and contact Rebecca at sales.breakfastcreek@questapartments.com.au and mention you are for the Christchurch Football Club Club Captain Announcements Lastly I want to acknowledge two great announcements, firstly the appointment of Sam Milne as our Senior Club Captain in 2026. We are looking forward to Sam bringing his love of the club and the game into this role & we are very excited to see him in action on the 11th of April and secondly seeing Tim Brocket and Lana Johnston sharing the duties of the Junior Club Captain role, we appreciate what you do (as well as all Junior Committee members) for all our Junior players, coaches, managers, supporters & the club as a whole😊” |
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Bar Staff Wanted – Join Our Team! We’re on the lookout for awesome people to join our friendly Bar Team! If you have Barista experience, a Manager’s Certificate, and/or solid bar experience, we’d love to hear from you. We’re a welcoming, community‑focused club with a great atmosphere. The ideal place to work while being part of our rugby whanau. If this sounds like you (or someone you know!) and you're friendly, reliable and can work under pressure, please get in touch and send me your CV to: gm@christchurchpark.co.nz at gm@christchurchpark.co.nz NB: Must be able to work Saturday afternoon/evenings… |
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Rugby is Officially Back! You know things are tracking in the right direction when a coaching comment earns a thumbs-up from a Brad Mooar — cheers Brad! And congratulations to the team on a great win last Saturday. This week, our Premier Squad and Colts head north to take on Ashley RFC at Loburn Domain — yes, north of the Waimakariri River for those yet to venture outside the metro limits! That means one thing… the 2026 rugby season has officially begun. Kick-off times: • Colts: 12:30pm • Premiers: 2:00pm If you make the trip to Loburn, you’ll experience classic North Canterbury hospitality — good rugby, a great feed, and a well-earned cold refreshments. |
Coaches Corner – Setting Your Season Up As we move into March, it’s a great time for coaches to pause and think about the season ahead. Ask yourself: • What do you want to be remembered for as a coach this year? • What is the biggest goal for your team this season? One of the most important early tasks is your first communication with parents and families. Parents can become your greatest supporters and advocates — or your biggest challenge — depending on how well expectations are communicated early. Set clear standards from the beginning: • Team values • Behaviour expectations • Communication channels • Commitment levels Once established, return to these standards regularly throughout the season. Creating Team Identity With older age groups, consider theming your season. Talk with players about what inspires them and build a team identity around it — whether that’s a TV series, movie, sporting team, or shared interest. When players help create the theme, ownership naturally follows. Past themes have included: • Formula 1 teams • Basketball franchises • Movies such as Avengers: Endgame You can have real fun linking plays, movements, or lineout calls to characters or concepts connected to the theme. It builds connection, creativity, and shared language within the squad. |
Get involved with a club that has a strong future built on an incredible past! The season is fast approaching, so now is the time to register yourself or your junior player/s. The Christchurch Junior Section is a fantastic environment to begin or continue your rugby journey; whether as a player, coach or manager. Players, coaches, and managers can register by creating or updating their profile through Rugby Xplorer and selecting Christchurch You’ll be exceptionally well supported by Lana, Tim, and our outstanding volunteer committee. Let’s catch this wave — and surf it all the way to the beach |
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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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