Coach of the Month

The purpose of this award is to recognise the valuable work provided by coaches at all levels in our sporting community.  The award is open to all coaches.
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July's Winner
Gary Warren - Rugby - Rathkeale College 1st XV
Gary is an extremely passionate coach who is able to motivate the Rathkeale 1st XV to the point they have reached quarter finals of the Manawatu Premier 1 grade.   Gary gives up a huge amount of his personal time to coach and to improve his coaching skills.   He relates fantastically to all the boys in the team and they just love him.   Gary over the last 10 years has not only coached but has been Chairman of both the Wairarapa Bush and Red Star Rugby JABs.   His service to Rugby over this period has been outstanding.

Volunteer of the Month

The purpose of this award is to recognise the valuable work provided by officials, administrators and managers at all levels in our sporting community.
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July's Winner
Rowan Skinner - President - Greytown Junior Football Club
In the role of President, Rowan has done a great job over the last 2 seasons in co-coordinating operations, running meetings, filing match results and providing assistance to volunteers.  Under her leadership, the club is thriving and boasts the largest membership of all Greytown junior clubs.   In 2010 the club initiated a football academy which markedly improved players skills, fitness and agility levels.   Rowan also manages a Kuranui College football team and prior to her involvement with football, was a hockey volunteer for several years.