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February 2016 From the Desk of the Chief Executive Officer PO Box 3197, Richmond Nelson 7050 142 Saxton Road East, Stoke, 7011 Telephone (03) 546 3330 Email: ceo@marching.co.

nz In this issue January Board Meeting Kids Corner Out n About Health Tip Technical Corner Coach Magazine Judge Group Advisors New contact details Association Notes Children s Day Calendar of Events

1 February 2016 From the Desk of the Chief Executive Officer PO Box 3197, Richmond Nelson Saxton Road East, Stoke, 7011 Telephone (03) Web-site: In this issue January Board Meeting Kids Corner Out n About Health Tip Technical Corner Coach Magazine Judge Group Advisors New contact details Association Notes Children s Day Calendar of Events Congratulations.. NZ Championships Blast from the Past Bouquets an Brickbats Volunteers Weet-bix Tryathlon Technical Memo s Nil Coming up. Waitangi Day Association Championships N.A.M.E Competition NZ Championships Closing Days Easter JANUARY BOARD MEETING in brief - Board Meeting was a two-day meeting held on 29/30 January at the Brentwood Hotel, Wellington with the TWP in attendance - Membership statistics down on last year, a major concern as funding from Sport NZ is reliant upon an INCREASE in membership - Four Associations have registered no Life Members and only two Associations have registered Volunteer Members. These members are very important to Associations, they do not pay a fee and the stats are vital to meeting our targets. CEO and Board Mentors to follow up with Associations for this data - Board Member, David Miller presented two investigative reports on Membership Growth, Retention and Ages of Grades. He is still to complete research on Retention, seeking information from other National Sporting Organisations and recommendations from his report on Ages of Grades deferred until May Meeting - Blue Sky Thinking notes from the joint Board/TWP brainstorming session topic - Judging to be simpler to engage in, much easier to start judging and better pathways for judges to progress, were discussed and additional notes to be shared with the TWP for feedback/recommendation at the May Meeting - Reports received from the Technical Working Party - A huge thanks and congratulation to Colleen Brooking, Director of Coaching, for the very successful Coaches Road Show that has renewed enthusiasm in Coaches. - Thanks also to Jan Hoad, Director of Judging, for the Judging Toolkit including DVD, feedback has been very positive of this new learning/up-skilling tool for Judges - Judge Accreditation achieved by two Judges at South Island Championships and a further two Judges have achieved Local Qualifying accreditation - Four Judges took the opportunity to up-skill, Shadow Judging at the South Island Championships - Association Chief Judge and Coaching Co-ordinators Workshop confirmed for 16 th October 2016 in Christchurch. - Judges Workshop will also be held in Christchurch in conjunction with a Competition Day on 15 th October The draft Strategic Plan was reviewed and changes made in preparation for presenting to the Annual Meeting In June - Areas of cost savings were addressed and included the need to meet costs of NZ Championships meeting cost by increasing entry, reducing awards, a cost/share arrangement with the Host Association. Annual Meeting savings by holding in Wellington every year and having a one-day meeting every alternate year. Less Board/TWP meetings, less Board Members to be considered.

KIDS CORNER Still no message from Molly, she is coming back from her holiday in Australia on Sunday in time to go straight back to school.

Bay 14 th Feb Napier Southland 14 th Feb Invercargill Otago 21 st Feb Dunedin Auckland 28 th Feb Auckland Wellington 28 th Feb Wellington Marlborough 28 th Feb Blenheim Waikato 5 th March Hamilton

MONTH ANSWER LAST MONTH ABOUTTURN ~~~~~~~~~~~ OUT n ABOUT in.. Has marching been out n about in your region. Beach walks, swimming, backyard cricket, bushwalking, and exploring.

MOVE WITH EASE adding a joint care formula and fish oil into your everyday routine can help you to be active without feeling creaky and stiff RELAX YOUR MUSCLES.

2 KIDS CORNER Still no message from Molly, she is coming back from her holiday in Australia on Sunday in time to go straight back to school. Marching New Zealand is very grateful to SPORT NEW ZEALAND for their continued investment in our sport To everyone having birthdays in January ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CHAMPIONSHIPS Hawke s Bay 14 th Feb Napier Southland 14 th Feb Invercargill Otago 21 st Feb Dunedin Auckland 28 th Feb Auckland Wellington 28 th Feb Wellington Marlborough 28 th Feb Blenheim Waikato 5 th March Hamilton Taranaki 5 th March New Plymouth Canterbury 5 th March Christchurch NZ 11 th March Auckland NZ 12 th March Auckland HEALTH TIP Enjoy the Sunshine MARCHING WORDFIND S R O W M H L C A ANSWER NEXT MONTH ANSWER LAST MONTH ABOUTTURN ~~~~~~~~~~~ OUT n ABOUT in.. Has marching been out n about in your region. Beach walks, swimming, backyard cricket, bushwalking, and exploring. All the best summer activities are so much better when you re fit and healthy. MOVE WITH EASE adding a joint care formula and fish oil into your everyday routine can help you to be active without feeling creaky and stiff RELAX YOUR MUSCLES..magnesium is vital for every cell in the body to reduce tension and give energy to your muscles FOR REPAIR.with the extra activity that summer brings, a good protein powder is a great on-the-go snack to assist with muscle recovery and repair. ENDLESS ENERGY.if you re still recovering from the hype and business of Christmas, the superfood spirulina can help boost your energy supply (Reproduced from January 2016 Issue 48 of Health 2000)

ASSOCIATION NOTES.. TECHNICAL CORNER Email - Nil New Zealand Coach Magazine Read online at www.sportnz.org.

Cornelius Display To be advised, in the meantime all queries to Jan Hoad JUDGES TRAINING KIT a new resource for judges contains DVD s and a folder of judging sheets.

Knowledge is Power Knowing how to take part in meetings and run them skilfully gives people power to make democratic decisions and act on them.

If you don t know the rules or understand the terms, they can be difficult to follow.

Everyone in the organisation should be aware of the underlying vision, purpose and philosophy: these aspects form the framework for planning, and policy decisions and

A common purpose can lead to solidarity and comradeship, which are essential to help members understand the issue and make clearly thought-out decisions.

Regardless of your role, every participant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, content and the effectiveness of the group.

3 ASSOCIATION NOTES.. TECHNICAL CORNER - Nil New Zealand Coach Magazine Read online at Judge Group Advisors Technical A - Sue Stenning Technical B - Sally Costello Technical C - Janine Brandhoj Technical D - Sue Cornelius Display To be advised, in the meantime all queries to Jan Hoad JUDGES TRAINING KIT a new resource for judges contains DVD s and a folder of judging sheets. Both new and experienced judges will benefit and should contact their Chief Judge for more information. Knowledge is Power Knowing how to take part in meetings and run them skilfully gives people power to make democratic decisions and act on them. Understanding meetings and how they are run makes them more productive and enjoyable. Many people feel out of place at meetings and find them boring or frustrating. If you don t know the rules or understand the terms, they can be difficult to follow. The Chairperson s skill and confidence are important, but everybody can help make a meeting a success. Everyone in the organisation should be aware of the underlying vision, purpose and philosophy: these aspects form the framework for planning, and policy decisions and can be utilised to measure achievement, Meetings can be valuable for the unity they build. A common purpose can lead to solidarity and comradeship, which are essential to help members understand the issue and make clearly thought-out decisions. Committees work on behalf of their members. Regardless of your role, every participant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, content and the effectiveness of the group. Committee Members should - attend all meetings, supporting the organisation and its office holders, participate on subcommittees, lead discussions where appropriate, take an active informed part in decision making and present alternative views. Meetings need active members - they do not need people who dominate, talk excessively, know everything, remain silent or don t contribute NEW TECHNICAL MANAGER DETAILS Technical Manager Marching New Zealand Mrs Barbara Newman 31 Monaghan Street Belfast, CHRISTCHURCH 8051 Contact Day Contact Evg (03) technical@marching.co.nz Treasure our Children` CHILDREN S DAY FIRST SUNDAY IN MARCH for information and events:

Calender of Events February 6 March N Go Canterbury 7 Local Competition Wellington 7 1 March Competition Otago 13 Competition 2 marches Waikato 13 Judges Day Taranaki 13 Competition Nelson 13 March &

4 Calender of Events February 6 March N Go Canterbury 7 Local Competition Wellington 7 1 March Competition Otago 13 Competition 2 marches Waikato 13 Judges Day Taranaki 13 Competition Nelson 13 March & Stay Canterbury 14 Fun Day Bay of Plenty 14 Championships Hawke s Bay 14 Local Competition Wellington 14 Competition Marlborough 14 Championships Southland 21 Championships Otago 27 N.A.M.E. Competition Waikato 27 Closing Day Nelson 27 Trophy Day Canterbury 28 Championships Auckland 28 Championships Wellington 28 Championships Marlborough 28 Championships Southland March 2 OFC/Intro Day Marlborough 5 Championships Waikato 5 Championships Taranaki 5 Championships Canterbury 6 Local Competition Wellington 11 NZ Champs Qualifying Auckland 12 NZ Championships Auckland 18 Break Up Disco Waikato 19 Closing Day Taranaki 26 Closing Day Marlborough An expert team is needed around the meeting room table, not a team of experts. There is a critical need to attract committee members who can stand back from the organisation and exercise a degree of detachment and objectivity. Congratulations Kaylene Mokotupu (Canterbury) VALENTINE S Maria Sleeman DAY February (Otago) 14 th who recently Qualified in the Technical B and Technical A judging sections. NZ CHAMPIONSHIPS Hosted by Marching Auckland Thursday/Saturday 10/12 th March 2016 North Shore Events Centre, Takapuna, Auckland NO GALA MARCH As per the decision of the 2015 MNZ Annual Meeting, there will be NO Gala March at the New Zealand Championships OFFICIAL HOTEL 31 Northcote Road, Takapuna, Auckland, 0622 ENTRIES CLOSED on 31 st January Teams entered -12 Senior, 14 U/16, 16 U/12, 5 Masters TIMETABLE OF EVENTS Thursday 10 th March Official Opening Friday 11 th March - Qualifying March Saturday 12 th March Plate/Championship March MARCHING FORMAT Qualifying March is March n Go and Coach/Judge Interviews will be held at the conclusion of the march (MNZ Rule of Participation NZC13-1) At the conclusion of Coach/Judge interviews, a copy of the Contest Draw for the Team Championship, Plate March will be available from the Director of Coaching. Results from Qualifying March will determine allocation into the Championship, Plate March (MNZ Rule of Participation NZC3-4) Judging Panel Technical A Technical B Technical C Technical D Display Kaylene Mokotupu (Canterbury) David Miller (Wellington) Margo Jackson (Bay of Plenty) Gaylene McRae (Southland) Janine Brandhoj (Bay of Plenty) Nikki Rillstone (Nelson) Pauline Ward (Southland) Katherine Simonsen (Otago) Victoria Yates (Otago) Brenda Potter (Bay of Plenty) Grades applicable to Judges will be advised on 24 th February

QUICK STEP #33 May 1981 NZ Championship Results - Midget Champion Team Kensington Guards Wellington 2 nd Team Buckingham Guards Auckland 3 rd Team Glennette Wellington 1 st Display Kensington Guards

Wellington 1 st Uniform Waikato Kilties Waikato & Buckingham Guards Auckland Instructor Mrs S Pahina NZ Championship Results - Junior Champion Team Windsor Guards Auckland 2 nd Team Bandolier

5 QUICK STEP #33 May 1981 NZ Championship Results - Midget Champion Team Kensington Guards Wellington 2 nd Team Buckingham Guards Auckland 3 rd Team Glennette Wellington 1 st Display Kensington Guards Wellington 2 nd Display Buckingham Guards Auckland 3 rd Display Aromoho Wanganui Aggregate Kensington Guards Wellington March Past Aromoho Wanganui & Kensington Guards Wellington & Glennette Wellington 1 st Uniform Waikato Kilties Waikato & Buckingham Guards Auckland Instructor Mrs S Pahina NZ Championship Results - Junior Champion Team Windsor Guards Auckland 2 nd Team Bandolier Wellington & Kilmarnock Auckland 1 st Display Waitemata Guards Auckland 2 nd Display Windsor Guards Auckland 3 rd Display Whitiroa Waikato Aggregate Windsor Guards Auckland March Past Valley Guards Wellington 1 st Uniform Kilmarnock Auckland Instructor Mrs D Hetherington NZ Championship Results - Senior Champion Team Moller Majorettes Taranaki 2 nd Team Continental Guards Auckland 3 rd Team Newmans Acme Pioneers Canterbury 1 st Display Lochaber Wellington 2 nd Display Newmans Acme Pioneers Canterbury 3 rd Display Shamrock Wellington & Valley Guards Wellington & Moller Majorettes Taranaki Aggregate Moller Majorettes Taranaki 1 st Uniform Avonettes Taranaki Instructor Blast from the Past Mrs M Briscoe BOUQUETS an BRICKBATS Vicki Law (Canterbury) Donna Hayes-Cox (Otago) who completed Judging Accreditation at the South Island Championships in December. Vicki accredited National in the Technical C Judging position and Donna accredited Regional in the Display Judging positions. Congratulation Ladies, awesome results. Volunteer for February Association Secretaries Moira Clark (Auckland) Marie Brown (Waikato) Karen Bedingfield (Bay of Plenty) Jennie MacDonald (Hawke s Bay) Paula Marshall (Taranaki) Pauline Gray (Wellington) Nerolie Eyles-Clements (Nelson) Amanda Hansen (Marlborough) Becky Butt (Canterbury) Glenys Cowie (Otago) Robyn Powell (Southland) A big thank you to our Association Secretaires. Good Luck to all the marchers taking timeout to do the Tryathlon Waikato Hamilton Hawke s Bay - Hastings Auckland St Heliers Otago Dunedin 14 th February 18 th February 21 st February 28 th February

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OUT n ABOUT Marching has been out n about in February 2017 From the Desk of the Chief Executive Officer PO Box 3197, Richmond 7050 142 Saxton Rd East, Stoke, 7011 Telephone (03) 546 3330 Email: ceo@marching.co.nz Web-site: www.marching.co.nz In this