Cricket is still going (but we won't talk about the results). Most summer sports are winding up and some winter ones have already started (sweltering in the continuing summer heat).
Mahurangi Rugby Club are starting their season off with a bang this weekend with an Open Day tomorrow Saturday 13th March. The highlight of the day is not, as some probably think, The Battle of the Dome with both Mahurangi Senior Firsts and Premier teams playing Wellsford in the afternoon. It is the coup managed by McMahon Builders who are bringing the Bledisloe Cup to Warkworth for the day.
The Bledisloe Cup is named after Lord Bledisloe, a former Governor General of New Zealand. He donated the cup in 1931 to be played for by New Zealand and Australia. The trophy was designed in New Zealand by Nelson Isaac, and crafted by Walker and Hall in London. It has the distinction of being the largest trophy in world rugby.
You can find out more about the Governor General and the match history of the Bledisloe Cup matches by looking at the books on this Rodney Libraries link. If you want to see the Cup up close and have your photo taken with it, head along to the Mahurangi Rugby Club between 12noon and 5pm. The day starts with Junior registration at 10am and continues right through to the evening when you can watch the Crusaders play the Highlanders on the big screen at 7.30pm. There is entertainment all day as well.
Players are still being sought in all grades (from 5 years to 55+ says Sam). That probably means that coaches are required too. You can get help with that at Rodney Libraries as well by looking at the resources we have on this catalogue link. First stops would be the coaching and training books, but there is a wide range to keep you entertained.
Check out your local sports club if you are interested in playing any winter sports, or helping to manage or coach. They will welcome you with open arms.
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