No. 8, 29 November 2021

Dear

While it has been less than a week since our last newsletter, we want to share with our club community a number of the positive initiatives and activity underway at Marist St Pats that were shared at our Annual General Meeting last Thursday.

The meeting was attended by about 40 club members and held in great spirit. We acknowledge Wellington Rugby Chairperson Russell Poole and Community Liaison Officer Michael Langley for their attendance and support of the activity the club is undertaking.

Positive direction set for Marist St Pats

Our Management Committee has committed to doubling down on their efforts to move our club forward, learn from mistakes, live our values, and embrace our diverse club community. In this detailed article we share updates on initiatives and activity underway, including:

• Marist St Pats Strategic Plan
• Change in rugby operations roles
• Embracing our diverse community
• The 2022 Management Committee

Off-season training and BBQ on 8 December

There is a one off off-season training on Wednesday 8 December at 6pm at Evans Bay Park, followed by a BBQ. This is a great opportunity for new and returning players from all teams to connect and meet with coaches and management. Club members are welcome to join us... >>>

Around the traps

Wellington Rugby released the Swindale Shield draw last week, with Marist St Pats to host Tawa in the opening round on 2 April. The full Marist St Pats draw can be found here... Congratulations to former Jubilee Cup and Swindale Shield winner Aviata Silago who was selected for the Manu Samoa side to play the Barbarians at Twickenham last weekend; unfortunately the match was abandoned due to Covid-19 cases in the Barbarians squad. A Silverstream Old Boy, Aviata played for Marist St Pats from 2012-2014 and has been plying his trade in France since then...