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Newsletter 23 - March 2009
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Welcome to the latest newsletter of Riccarton Korfball Club (RKC).

Annual Membership 2009/10

Register now. Application for Membership Form is available at here or by contacting secretary@rkc.korfball.org.nz.

Annual membership for Riccarton Korfball Club comes up for renewal on 1 April. Membership fee include:

• team entry fee for Korfball Canterbury winter competition
• RKC winter playing shirt (to be returned at the end of the competition)
• training sessions throughout the winter
• KNZ annual registration fee
• use of RKC equipment
• free entry to 2009/10 Summer League

The fees have been remained at the same level as last year and the following discounts are available:

• Student discount (upon sight of valid student ID)
• Family discount (when more than one member from the same family joins – conditions apply)
• Early Bird discount (when full payment received by 5pm on 31 March 2009)

A reimbursement of $60 is available to members who take up an active role in the club. A list of the available positions is attached and includes coaching and committee roles. Be sure to indicate on the back of your Application for Membership Form, how you can help RKC this year. Coaching roles will start in April, when indoor training sessions begin, while committee positions will be formalised at the AGM.

AGM

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for:

When: Thursday, 30 April 2009
At: 7.00pm
Where: Riccarton Cricket Club, Hagley Oval, off Hagley Ave

Social drinks and nibbles at the bar following the meeting. Please be there to support your club.

Bunnings Community Fun Day

On Saturday, 14 March RKC participated in the Bunnings Community Fun Day at Tower Junction. The aim of this event was to promote korfball and our club. Many thanks to the small group of volunteers from the Odds’n’Sods summer league team (Kevin Warlow, Anita Lee Smith, Kate Revell and Boyd Kedzlie) who gave up their time to help out.

RKC Summer League

The final round of the summer league (postponed from 10 March due to adverse weather) will be held on Tuesday, 17 March. All games will be played at 7pm followed by prize giving and social get together in the Riccarton Cricket Club.

Winter Training

Final arrangements are being made for an indoor training venue for the club this season. Training looks like it will be on a Wednesday or Thursday evening. Further details, including a start date and location, will follow.

KC Winter Competition

RKC teams play in Korfball Canterbury's winter competition at Cowles Stadium from May to September each year. This competition is open to A grade and social grade teams and games run from approximately 6.30pm each Tuesday evening.

The 2009 Winter Competition begins on Tuesday, 5 May. Games will run from 6.30pm to 10pm for 12 to 16 weeks.

Have-A-Go Sessions:
Korfball Canterbury will be running two 'Have a Go' sessions:

When: Tuesday, 21 April and Tuesday, 28 April from 7pm-10pm
Where: Cowles Stadium

These free sessions are to introduce and teach Korfball to those who have never played Korfball before or those who want to pick up some skills and coaching. No booking required. Just turn up and have a go.

Referees Course

KC will be running a referees course in the next few weeks. RKC members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the rules of korfball and to support our local competitions.

Loan of RKC Equipment

RKC equipment is available for loan to the following groups.

• RKC members for Club purposes
• RKC members for personal use
• Other korfball clubs/organisations

Conditions apply and a ‘Loan of Equipment Sign-Out Form & Guidelines’ form must be completed before any equipment is loaned.

Please contact secretary@rkc.korfball.org.nz for further information.

What are our Members up to?

RKC members will be representing Canterbury at the following tournaments on both sides of the Tasman in the next few months.

• National Provincial Champs (NPC): Christchurch, 18-19 April 2009
• Oceania Regional Korfball Champs (ORKC): Adelaide, South Australia, 6-7 June 2009

Get along to Cowles Stadium in April to support the Canterbury team as they defend their NPC title. Visit www.korfball.org.nz for more information.

RKC Committee

If you are interested in joining the Committee and helping shape the future of our club, please contact Boyd Kedzlie (tel: 351 2999, email: rkcchair@gmail.com).

Regards
Riccarton Korfball Club Executive Committee

RKC Executive Committee
Chair: Boyd Kedzlie, Secretary (Acting): Sarah Kedzlie, Treasurer/Registrar: Maree Hamilton
Members: John Hamilton, Steve Cooper
Ex-officio Member: Rob Smith