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Kaipaki Cricket Tours have become famous affairs in the last 4 years and this summer's tour promises to be no different - We are heading to the other 'Nation's Capital' in what will be another controversial, life threatening, exhilarating and educational 4 days of our lives which potentially could be our last...we've only ever lost one bloke on tour and he was a Pom so doesn't really count. I've invited John Key to open the batting for us - I think this will give us an opportunity to take the aftermath function back to the Beehive which in my opinion will add a point of difference to this particular tour.
Please confirm your place on this tour by 5.00pm, next Wednesday, 2nd of November 2016. Places will sell fast - only space for 20 people. WAGS ARE INVITED AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO TOUR WITH US. TOUR ITINERARY Thursday 12th January 2017
Friday 13th January 2017
Saturday 14th January 2017
Sunday 15th January 2017
This trip is very affordable for everyone. The following has been included in the tour rate:
Please note that when directing your Taxi Driver to the Airport he/she may recognise it as Hamilton Airport - we all know that the airport is actually in Kaipaki. Why hasn't John Parker sorted this naming issue out yet? I bet you Donald Trump would of by now. There you have it...The 'Nation' awakes. I can hear you. Look forward to your responses. Hi Kaipaki Nation Members,
Wonderful things happening at Kaipaki, the steel is all in place, the concrete slab floor is solid, roof line able to cope with any snow falls that may befall a Kaipaki winter, the A frame where the clock will be in now obvious. I can see the roller about to come out to roll the pitch after another excellent Kaipaki bowling effort (all LBW from the same end) and the normal array of drop catches that provided the crowd of approximately 80 sitting on the terraces in the front of the stand and another 35 sitting on the strategically located seating around the banks with the expected amount of horror while gaining full advantage of this ever developing Village Green that is fast becoming more English than England. As the above quote from a 2016 English cricket journal (Dec edition) will probably indicate, things are happening at Kaipaki and we must all play our part and do our little back for the ‘Club’. To play our part for a club that does such a lot for us, the following Working Bees have been organised. · This coming Sunday 18th Sept @ 9 am there is a tidy up of the Pavilion site so all with trailers will be welcome. We will also be digging holes and putting in posts for the seats that the journal article refers to. · Then another 2 Working Bees will held on Sunday 2nd Oct and Sunday 16th Oct 9 am start – bring paint brushes to paint the pickets, shovels to trim the nets and dig holes for more seats to be erected around the ground Many thanks for your help, in anticipation – we need about 30 people each day to get the ground prepared for the summer Regards John Parker
In what many people will see as a radical move, Kaipaki have decided to pull their premier cricketing team from top grade competition in order to enhance the clubs popularity and reputation. Kaipaki will become a 'Kindred Club' in 2016/17 similar to what rugby have. The NZ Harlequins and the NZ Barbarians are examples of a Kindred Club. Kaipaki's renewed focus will be solely based around participation, enjoyment and creating a family friendly environment. Kaipaki will continue to enter teams in lower level competitions such as Hamilton Cricket's very popular Senior C 35 over competition. Kaipaki have been able to create a special culture over the last 5 years and believe the only way for this to be maintained and enhanced is by pulling the premier team out of top level club competition. Kent Currie say's " John Parker and myself have had numerous conversations around the direction of the club and we have had many discussions with various members of Kaipaki Cricket. It basically came down to making a decision based on what we wanted the club to look like. We want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to play for Kaipaki, we want an environment where the WAGS can feel comfortable bringing their kids to cricket and we want people to meet and make lifelong friends at of Kaipaki Cricket. We feel that the more successful we got the direction and philosophy of the club got misguided and the enjoyment and culture of the club started to take a turn in the wrong direction - in some quarters. We looked at maybe entering a team into the premier division of Hamilton Cricket but there was going to be a process that we would have to go through, which we couldn't be bothered with, plus turning up to the same ground every Saturday doesn't enthuse too many cricketers either." The players that made up the premier side will have the option of entering a team in a lower division, if that's what they would like to do. If they feel that they want to continue playing high level competitive club cricket they will be encouraged to do so - but for another club. Those players will always have the opportunity to play for Kaipaki when we play the 8-10 marquee games. Basically we don't mind if players play for other clubs but we want them to choose Kaipaki as their Kindred Club - and Kaipaki will embrace anyone who wants to wear the Baggy Green & Gold. Kaipaki have 8-10 marquee games lined up - which basically takes the place of entering a team in the WVCA 1st Division. So far 3 teams from Auckland are interested in coming down, one of which is the St Kent's First XI. Other teams include Clifton CC from Hawkes Bay, NZ Croatia XI, ND Maori, University of Waikato Vice Chancellors XI, a couple of clubs from BOP want to travel over on their bye weekend and a touring team from Australia want to play Kaipaki also. It promises to be a pretty hefty schedule and Kaipaki will make every game an occasion by creating a special and unique atmosphere. We would like to play a local derby against Cambridge each season as there is no love lost between the two clubs! but we haven't approached them yet. A game against St Paul's would also strengthen our schedule. Games will be played either on Saturday, Sunday or even mid week - what ever suits really. I guess that's the advantage of not playing top competition - we can play cricket how we want, when we want and against who we want. That certainly appeals to Kaipaki. Another long term vision for Kaipaki Cricket is to create a foundation where money is raised through fundraising events during the year. Money would sit in the foundation and local clubs would get the opportunity to apply for funding that will help pay for things such as balls, covers and general cricket equipment. This is probably some way down the track but gives you an insight of the direction that Kaipaki wants to take. Kent Currie Kaipaki Cricket Enthusiast [email protected]  End of season dinner proving to be a ‘Big Hit’ amongst patrons
Kaipaki have secured legendary NZ sportspeople both past and present to take part in a debate this Friday night. The theme of the debate is “Sport Was better In My day” which puts Ken Rutherford, Grant Fox and Margaret Forsyth up against Casey Kopua, Peter McGlashan and Steven Bates. With 200 people expected Kaipaki are nearing a sell out and urging people that want to make a last minute decision and buy a seat or table to do so immediately. The night is not all about the debate. A guitarist, actors and singers will be performing in front of the live audience. 14 of the Magic netball squad will be attending the event and they will distribute themselves around the many tables that have been purchased my Kaipaki enthusiasts. The dinner is an opportunity for Kaipaki supporters to give back to the Kaipaki Centre. Kaipaki have a philosophy of not charging subs so there are no restrictions for people wanting to play community sport. It has been a successful model with the Kaipaki Centre being used most days by all types of community people. Proceeds from the dinner will go back into the maintenance of the Kaipaki Centre so people can continue to experience a magnificent atmosphere. Key information about the event is below: • Friday 1st April, 6.00pm • Seats $100 + gst and Tables $1,000 + gst • Meal, beverage, entertainment is all included in the ticket price • Dress code is "cocktail" • Venue is the Hamilton Gardens Pavilion. Carparking off Cobham Drive. • Contact Kent Currie [email protected] if you would like to book a seat or table. Kind regards, Kent Currie Kaipaki Cricket Enthusiast 021 944 710 |
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