A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our first recipient
for the OVERALL WINNER of the
"ANDREW TIMOTI (ROWDY)" MEMORIAL TROPHY for 2024
FULL CIRCLE from Whakatane
Criteria included:
the kaupapa surrounding this tournament was one true to Andrews heart ... bring back a tournament for our kids which in turn brings everyone together "he aha te mea nui o tenei ao? HE TANGATA, HE TANGATA, HE TANGATA"
... if you were to ask me what is the most important thing in the world ... I would say, it is people, it is people, it is people ...
Referees supplied for every team - no matter what
Registration fees all paid in a timely manner
Always acknowledged email updates in a timely manner
Andrew walked & talked "time management" and "communication" in a big way
FAQ:
1. What is the minimum number of teams per grade? .... no minimum ... our tumeke drawmaster will make it work for all
2. Would the drawmaster consider mixing 2 grades if a grade does not have enough teams? ..... YES
3. When is $300 team payment due? ... 2 weeks prior to the tournament please
4. What is the age criteria? ... here is an example: to play in the Under 10 grade, you can be 10 years old BUT you must NOT turn 11 on the 2 days that
this tournament will be playing
5. Is there any representative teams being chosen? .... as this is the first year for our Chief (Rowdy), we just wanted to get the tournament started. It
could be looked at in the future years to come. But for 2024 .... no
6. What happens if we dont have a referee? .... we are urging every team to register a referee to help with the games. Touch Rotorua will try and also
supply these and we are hoping that some of Rowdy's friends will also make themselves available
7. Who looks after the referees? ... Touch Rotorua will look after the referees at the fields only. They will be supplied with lunch and snacks and will also
be housed within the Rotorua international Stadium (top room as usual)
8. Are refs supplied with a tournament shirt? .... at this stage please have your referee wear your module, provincial or nz uniform for all games
9. Will refs do their team games? .... UPDATED: Under 10 teams will ref their own games. Under 12 & Under 14 team refs - tba.
10. ALL REFS MUST REPORT TO THE REFEREE HEADQUARTERS AT THE START OF THE DAY (INTERNATIONAL STADIUM) SO THAT YOUR SCORECARDS CAN
BE ALLOCATED TO YOU
UNDER 10 GIRLS: UNDER 10 BOYS:
1. PAID Full Circle (ref: Jesse Clay) 1. PAID TTT Rebels (ref: tba)
2. PAID Whaka Mawhero (ref: Berkie Kapa) 2. PAID TTT Tuatara (ref: tba)
3. PAID Tornado Tigers (ref: Berkie Kapa) 3. PAID Rotorua (ref: Ricoh Tuakana)
4. PAID TTT U10 Girls (ref: Macca Silvester)
UNDER 12 GIRLS: UNDER 12 BOYS: UNDER 12 MIXED:
1. PAID Full Circle (ref: Rahera Stainton) 1. PAID Full Circle (ref: Kiri Martin) 1. PAID Lake City (ref: tba)
2. PAID Waikato Taimana (ref: DJ Vakatini) 2. PAID Rotorua Gold (ref: Berkie) 2. PAID TVT Turbos (ref: For Saturday only at this stage: Alex Tukerangi // Sunday tbc)
3. PAID Rotorua (ref: Berkie Kapa) 3. PAID Rotorua Maroon (ref: Berkie)
4. Central Pride (ref: Taylor Beazley) 4. PAID Waikato Tuna (ref: Tangaroa Whitiora)
5. PAID TTT Blue (ref: TBA) 5. PAID Taniwha (ref: Dane Randall)
6. PAID Hinekeira (ref: Berkie) 6. PAID Tangaroa (ref: Coach or parents)
7. PAID Hine Maaia (ref: Kuku Williams) 7. PAID TTT Boys (ref: Peter Pofavia)
8. PAID Tawhiowhio (ref: tba)
UNDER 14 GIRLS: UNDER 14 BOYS: UNDER 14 MIXED:
1. PAID Full Circle (ref: Willie Ehu) 1. PAID Full Circle (ref: Kylie Hahipene) 1. PAID Waioranga (ref: Te Aroha Mani Brown)
2. PAID TTT Mana (ref: Berkie) 2. PAID Waikato Tigers (ref: Christian Prime) 2. PAIDThames Valley (ref: Sonia Wirihana)
3. PAID Kohine (ref: Katana Williams) 3. PAID NH Brothers (ref: Berkie) 3. PAID Turanga-nui-a-kiwa (re: Berkie)
4. PAID Mataatua (ref: Berkie) 4. PAID Waikato Boys Chiefs (ref: Berkie)
5. PAID Bluez (ref: Hare Ngaheu) 5. PAID Lake City Taupo (ref: Tamamutu Mitchell)
6. PAID Rotorua (ref: Te Meinga) 6. PAID TTT Taniwha (ref TBA)
7. PAID Mareikura (ref: Phil Nock) 7. PAID TTT Maui (ref TBA)
8. PAID North Harbour Black (ref: Taua Rewi) 8. PAID Turanga-nui-a-kiwa (ref: Berkie)
9. PAID Rotorua (ref: Berkie)