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Newsletter of Canterbury Rugby Referees - Issue No 15

20 Dec 2011

Newsletter of Canterbury Rugby Referees Association Issue 15 – 2011 20 December 2011

Referee Recruitment 2012

There is to be a major recruitment drive in 2012 which will see a number of different avenues used to attract new members to join; these include advertising in newspapers and Radio, information evenings and Members Incentive Scheme.  Under the Members Incentive Scheme every current CRRA member who brings along a new member in 2012 will receive a $50 Westfield Voucher per new member, conditions apply.  So how about spending the summer checking out your friends and family about joining us in 2012?

Canterbury Selectors 2012

The 2012 Canterbury Selectors have been finalised and the four selectors will be:

Rod Whale (Convenor )

Allan Stead

Grant James

Allan Bateman (subject to availability)

In a new initiative by the Canterbury Selectors to offer development opportunities to people within the CRRA, Mike Tongue will spend the 2012 season observing and shadowing the Canterbury Selectors.  Mike will continue in his role as Metro Open Grade Selector.

Zoti On Line Shop – Opening time extended

Make sure you check out the ZOTI online shop if you are interested in purchasing any extra CRRA clothing.  The link to the shop is on our Referee page at www.crfu.co.nz  .  The shop’s opening time has been extended until 1^st January 2012, so have a look now there are new items of clothing available for purchase. Goods purchased should be available in late March. Contact Lyndon McKendry if you have forgotten the password for the shop.

Pete Manson also has the following clothing in stock and available for purchase:

CRRA T-Shirt                       Sizes:44,48,50

CRRA Polo                           Sizes:44,48,50

CRRA Warm-up Top           Sizes:48

Contact Pete direct either at sales@blindsidesports.co.nz or cell 021 067 8314.

Christmas Wishes from Management Committee

As 2011 comes to an end, we take time to reflect on a year unlike any other. Many of us have suffered loss, displacement from our homes, job insecurity and a future not as clear as perhaps it was 18 months ago.

Xmas is a joyous and happy time of the year, this year will be a bit different as we contemplate our priorities and  the important things in life as we gather with family and friends to celebrate.

Canterbury’s people have a huge amount of pride in it’s province and very much a get stuck in attitude which will no doubt come to the fore in 2012 as we start to rebuild our city and lives. You as members of the CRRA will be a very important part of this as people look for some normality in their lives and look for a positive outlet. All your efforts in 2011 were outstanding and I extend our sincere thanks to you all for those efforts.

It is also important at this time to recognise that there are many people out there with due to loss and circumstances beyond their control will find this time of the year difficult to celebrate in the traditional way. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you at this time and also for a more prosperous 2012.

Whether you are heading to Golden Bay to lie on a beach, camping in Central Otago, heading overseas or just having some quiet time at home we extend our very best wishes to you and your families for a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

Grant James

Chairman