Team training scheme for schools

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This school term has seen the launch of a new wellness programme. Golden Bay Team Training (GBTT) has been working alongside some of the Bay's schools to deliver fun and inclusive fitness classes to students free of charge. The programme has received strong support from NBS Tākaka.

GBTT began the programme in term 1 by delivering some free trial fitness sessions at Motupipi Primary School, Tākaka Primary School, and Golden Bay High School. These sessions were delivered to the primary schools during lunchtimes and were available for any student who wanted to take part. At GBHS the sessions were delivered to Year 9 and 10 students during PE classes. The focus was to provide opportunities for tamariki to engage in non-competitive exercise that requires no prior skillset or a "sporty" background.

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and, thanks to NBS and their offer of financial support, the programme has continued with the three schools this term.

NBS Tākaka branch manager Dean Lund is thrilled to get behind this programme. “NBS is really happy to support this great initiative to get less sporty/recreationally engaged kids moving, knowing the health and wellbeing benefits are huge.”

Each school has one session delivered every week during term 2. Lisa Cassidy, GBTT owner and personal trainer says, “We want to offer youth a non-competitive option for developing their health and wellbeing. Providing easy to attend opportunities to learn basic movement patterns and to feel the benefits of exercise from an early age is very important. The decline in physical activity of youth is worrying, especially when we factor in the positive mental health impacts of exercise. If we can create healthy habits early, we can create a generation that understands the importance of exercise as an important contribution towards health and wellness.”

If all goes well this term and feedback remains positive, NBS and GBTT hope to offer these sessions year-round and include more of the Bay's schools.

After a postponement in the previous round of fixtures, Golden Bay’s Shield Maidens were back in Women's Premiership action on home ground last Saturday.

Taking on Tahuna at the Rec Park, the Maidens got off to a steady start, sounding out their opponents and looking for openings in what was an even first half. Although both sides created chances, the finishing was a bit rusty and, at the end of the first 45 minutes, the match remained scoreless.

Whatever was said at the half-time break by the home side coach Richard Price, it seemed to work; just minutes into the restart, Liz Egan, who was a force to be reckoned with all afternoon, found herself in space just outside the penalty area and unleashed her fierce right boot to send the ball flying past Tahuna’s keeper and into the net.

Confidence surged into the home side, who were now bossing all areas of the pitch, and it only seemed a matter of time before they scored again. In fact it took several opportunities and 20 minutes to add to the tally, but when it came, it was a classic striker’s goal. Latching onto a perfectlyweighted through ball, Jess Currin-Steer took a touch, advanced on the opposition goal, and slotted it past the keeper.

A few minutes later, in a carbon copy move, Currin-Steer appeared almost certain to score but sent the ball just wide of the upright. Never mind; the Maidens were in total control of the game and were cruising to another three points. Football, however, is a game of moments, and in one spectacular moment, out of the blue and against the run of play, a Tahuna forward let fly a screamer from 25 yards which found the top right-hand corner of the goal.

With the score now standing at 2-1, home supporters were shaken out of their complacency. But they needn’t have worried; the Maidens resumed business as usual and the reward came a few minutes from time after the Tahuna defence got in a muddle and Tiana Olney was on the spot to scramble the ball over the line. It was the least spectacular of the afternoon’s goals but, as they say, they all count.

Final score: GB Shield Maidens 3 v Tahuna Breakers 1.

Speaking after the game, Tahuna skipper Anita Stanbridge said her side enjoyed the match despite the result. “It was an awesome game. We’ve had a hard season, but this was one of the more fun games. We always appreciate Golden Bay and the way the supporters turn up.”

Richard was clearly very happy with his squad’s performance. “The defence held well and we were composed and always looking to use the ball. We’ve been working on it for ages.”

Stingrays come back too little, too late

In the men’s Masters competition, Golden Bay’s injury and illness ravaged Stingrays travelled over the Hill to play Richmond.

The Stingrays’ depleted squad meant a re-jigged formation in which regular keeper Phil Smith moved to centre back, while hamstrung striker Chris von Roy donned the goalie gloves.

Following an evenly-matched opening, in which both sides had good opportunities, the home side opened the scoring and then quickly added another to take the half-time score to 2-0.

Inspired by interim coach Paul Rooney’s half-time gee-up, the Stingrays came out and showed some impressive attacking play. They were, however, unable to find the back of the net, while Richmond capitalised on their opponents’ defensive mistakes to double their advantage to 4-0.

The Stingrays may have been down, but they weren’t yet out – thanks to a quick brace scored by ex-professional Paul McClean. With only 10 minutes to play, however, it proved to be a case of too little, too late. Final score: Richmond 4 v GB

2nd Barnett Cup (Net): B Miller 72. Putts: J Rutherford 29. Closest to pin: Stableford: R Heuvel 36, J Solly 35, D Win 33. Closest to pin: 3/12 J Solly, 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 M Dixon, 9/18 R Heuvel. Twos: D Win, G Allen, J Solly. Best gross: W Collie. 17 June. 1st Tui Cup - Match Play Singles: G Allen bt W Collie 1up, J Riordan bt R Young 2 up, R Dyce bt M Dixon 4 and 3, J Garner bt D Hoogduin 5 and 4, G Bradley bt R Heuvel 1 up, R Miller bt G Rowe 3 and 1, J Thomason bt C Hadler 3 and 2, N Gardiner bt G Little 2 and 1. Closest to pin: 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 M Dixon, 9/18 R Dyce. Twos: G Bradley, J Riordan, R Dyce.

BRIDGE

14 June. Patons Rock Individual Session 6: L Roberts/P Smith 63.89%; E Bradshaw/C Webster 59.03%; H Curtis/J Harper 55.56%. H/cap: L Roberts/P Smith 63.89%; E Bradshaw/C Webster 58.28%; P O'Connor/R Berry 56.28%.

16 June. Individual Session 6: C Mead/K Van Der Struys 65%; A Foreman/J Massey 58%; E Bradshaw/L Field 48%. H/cap: C Mead/K Van Der Struys 63%; A Foreman/J Massey 59.75%; E Bradshaw/L Field 51.25%.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Week 5: Bricklayers 50 v Laser 39. MVP, Mike. Legends 48 v GB Scaffold 21. MVP, Tommy. Week 6: Bricklayers 64 v Legends 29. MVP,

Apologies for the lack of reports recently, I wish I could say it was because we were crime free!

9 May: A 28-year-old local male was issued a non-operation order in relation to his unregistered/unwarranted utility.

11 May: Police assisted council staff impound two vehicles in Collingwood township.

20 May: Police assisted council staff enforcing the freedom camping bylaw at Rototai Reserve after the male they were dealing with became unpleasant.

20 May: A 60-year-old local male was summonsed to court for driving whilst disqualified. He was also issued a $200 infringement for driving with excess breath alcohol and his car was impounded for 28 days.

19-21 May: Over the weekend attempts were made to break into a storage shed in Tākaka township.

21 May: A 19-year-old local male and his two passengers were lucky to survive a crash on Glenview Road. The male has been summonsed for driving with excess blood alcohol and dangerous driving.

26 May: A broken-down red vehicle on the Tākaka Hill was set alight. Police are keen to hear from anybody who saw anything suspicious.

27 May: A 39-year-old local male has been referred to a community iwi panel after admitting to assault and wilful damage of an associate's motor vehicle.

A house in Glenview Road was the subject of a burglary during the month of May. Police are investigating.

2 June: A stolen vehicle from Southland was recovered in Collingwood.

5 June: A 25-year-old Nelson male was arrested and referred to a community iwi panel for shoplifting in Tākaka township.

8 June: A 23-year-old local male was charged with driving with excess breath alcohol and careless driving after crashing into a power pole on SH60 near the hospital. He appears in the Nelson District Court 10 August 2023.

11 June: A 20-year-old tourist received a $200 fine and 50 demerit points for driving with excess breath alcohol.

Police and DOC are investigating the wilful damage of gates in the Cobb area. A gate at Trilobite Hut and another at Sylvester Track road end were damaged.

17 June: A 29-year-old local male was charged with driving with excess breath alcohol and resisting Police after being stopped for speeding near Tākaka township. He appears in court 28 July 2023. His licence was suspended for 28 days and he received a fine for his speed.

Found: a heart shaped pendant and a small distinctive Marvel suitcase full of clothing have been handed in.

We seem to be suffering a real spike in drink driving. Expect to see us out and about more than usual targeting impaired drivers. We all need to do our bit to lessen the risk on our roads. Parents, please ensure your kids have a safe ride home following any organised parties. Police are hearing more instances of intoxicated youths wandering the streets following these events.