September 2024

Kia ora Touch whānau,

Welcome to the September edition of our digital newsletter! As we head into spring, the excitement is building for the upcoming tournament season.

Whether you're on the field, on the sidelines, or cheering from afar, there's something for everyone as we continue to grow the Touch community together.

During April and July 2024, IPIR held school holiday wānanga for our rangatahi. Each wānanga included a dedicated day for completing tasks in the IPIR program. As a result, the following rangatahi have made significant progress:

• Arleyah Radovanovich: Completed Quadrants 1, 2 & 3 (Personal Development, Sport & Recreation, Event Management)
• Brooklyn Hemara: Completed Quadrant 2 (Sport & Recreation)
• Harviana Parry: Completed Quadrant 2 (Sport & Recreation)
• Kiatoa Simon: Completed Quadrant 2 (Sport & Recreation)
• Maraea Cooper: Completed Quadrant 3 (Event Management)
• True Waikai: Completed Quadrant 2 (Sport & Recreation)
• Komene Marino: Completed all Quadrants (Personal Development, Sport & Recreation, Event Management, Creative Arts)
• Ayla Taringa: Completed Quadrant 4 (Creative Arts)
• Esther Lam Sam: Completed Quadrants 2 & 3 (Sport & Recreation, Event Management)
• Solomone Leha’uli: Completed Quadrants 2, 3 & 4 (Sport & Recreation, Event Management, Creative Arts)
• Sunipa Mafua: Completed Quadrants 2 & 3 (Sport & Recreation, Event Management)
• Mele Katinia Langi: Completed Quadrants 1 & 4 (Personal Development, Creative Arts)
• Kahlyse Taufa-Latu: Completed Quadrant 3 (Event Management)

Special congratulations to Mele Katinia Langi and Komene Marino for completing all 4 Quadrants, making them the first to finish the entire IPIR program. Mele will now advance to the Taiohi/Leadership level and begin work on the new Quadrant X.

JB and Sarah are incredibly proud of all our rangatahi. Despite balancing school, work, sports, and other activities, they stayed committed to the programme, completing 40 tasks over 12-18 months. It’s been amazing to see their dedication, growth, and positive impact on their communities.

Calling All Referees!

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for referees for the 2024/25 National events! If you're ready to take the whistle at this season’s biggest competitions, now’s your chance.

👉 NZSS EOI – Click here
👉 Youth and Nationals EOI – Click here

For more details, including the TNZ Referee Selection Policies and registration cutoff dates, head to our website. Don’t miss out—register your interest today!