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Hey guys as we all get ready to move out of Level 3 and head towards level 2 to get some more space back and hopefully get closer to Rugby getting played. At Level 2 it looks like we may be able to open the bar at Tukapa on Friday and Saturday as long as we are seated and under 100 people, So we look forward to this and I will put an email out when this happens. 
As for Rugby being played, we need to get to Level 1 to allow this to happen. At this stage, we will look at getting the boys back to Non-contact training at Level 2 so we are ready to take on the possible start to club rugby. 
There is a TRFU meeting on the 12th of May for all Chairs to try and nut out a plan going forward. I will report back as soon as we know anything. 
We have started reaching out to our Tukapa sponsors and will carry this process on in the coming days, So far the ones we have spoken with are still happy to stay with us and help us recover from the Covid 19 issues, we thank you very much for this, without you we would not be able to run our great club. To the members, I ask you to take a look at the list of logos below and anywhere we can please buy from these guys to also help them through this time.   
 We would love to see some photos of you and your bubble supporting our Sponsors where you can, lets see who can be the most creative, we will even reward the best with a $50 bar voucher to enjoy when we are back up and running. Post your photos to our Facebook page, (or send to me) info@tukapa.co.nz have a bit of fun and show our sponsors how much they mean to us.

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Tukapa faithful we need you to support our Sponsors

Hey Guys, I hope everyone is finding enough things to do without Sport and not much else on TV. Personally, I have got back into my home butchery making Sausages and Salami, and dinners in our household have got a lot better due to having all day to prepare. But all in all, my isolation is not going too bad with the highlight being the Zoom beer with the Tukapa crew on a Friday night at 4pm.
This brings me to my 1st topic - ways we can support the people that help Tukapa. Let’s ensure we support our sponsors as they have supported us. They need us right now, and we can do our bit for them in these unprecedented times.
Last Friday while having a beer on Zoom with the crew the topic of helping our sponsors during this challenging was discussed, and a concerted effort from the Tukapa faithful will enhance our ability to retain the support from our sponsors into the future. One of our biggest and longest standing Sponsors is Lion Breweries, and we can all support them when you, or your designated shopper, go to the Supermarket make sure you are buying Lion Product. I know some of our younger generation get confused about what is a Lion product………. As a guide if we sell it at Tukapa it is all good, Lion Brown is Lion - Double Brown is NOT. 

Check out all our sponsors below and help us support them. 

To mention just a few that we can support during the Lock down:
Lion Nathan        -        Buy their product from the Supermarket 
Egmont Seeds      -       Shop online for all your seeds 
NP Physiotherapy   -     Are still doing Zoom consults and helping you through recovery 
Riddlez Interactive   -   Get that Web site updated or adverts out on Social media 
Baker Tilly Staples   -    These guys are still helping a number of Businesses though this time 
Liquorland, Fitzroy  -    Amy is now doing home deliveries, Check out Liquorland on Facebook 

We would love to see some photos of you and your bubble supporting our Sponsors where you can, lets see who can be the most creative, we will even reward the best with a $50 bar voucher to enjoy when we are back up and running. Post your photos to our Facebook page, (or send to me) info@tukapa.co.nz have a bit of fun, and show our sponsors how much they mean to us.

TRFU Chairmans Meeting 

Last Wednesday we had our 1st Zoom Chairmans meeting with all clubs attending online. the main points of this meeting was all clubs still want to see rugby this year and we all agreed that more than likey we are looking at a one round Comp with semi and finals to follow. As to when this will start we would hope to know this in the next couple of weeks. With alot of the other clubs being rural there is concern with rugby clashing with the calving season. 
NZR are in talks with the government and are hoping to update all unions on Friday with more information. Then TRFU and chairman are looking at another Zoom meeting on Wednesday. 

For a full report go to https://www.trfu.co.nz/newsarticle/89092?fbclid=IwAR3TlaE2oxkn9nlPfYUZfagpQGNZcRviiso-mGXKXNwTU-4XO-h1fOjr990

Today we head into Day 8 of the lockdown And as Grant pointed out that I 'Scott Siffleet' have taken over as Chairman going froward of our great club, I thank Grant for his great service over the past two years, he has brought a lot of Professionalism to the club, with his passion for Tukapa has made a positive impact and left us in a good place going forward.
I remember a few years back when a round of club rugby was postponed just before we were about to get on a Bus and head to Stratford for ruff weather, I thought at the time this will be a once in a lifetime thing. Now we are in the middle of Covid-19 and we are not sure if we will even get Club rugby this year, We are again hopefully a once in a lifetime event. I am sure we all agree that even though we love Club rugby our Health has to come 1st in this trying time.

You guys properly already clicked that a Tradesman has been writing this Newsletter for a while now due to the poor English but my Main goal is to keep all you informed on anything going on at the club or Rugby in general. If you have anything you would like to include please email me.
To start with on a non-rugby related topic I have had offers from members of Tukapa that can help get Groceries to any members that may not be able to get to the supermarket or any other place they need Essential items from.
Also making sure that all our players still have jobs, I have a few contacts coming back to me with some short term work leads. if any of the above interests you please email me at info@tukapa.co.nz 
At this stage, we are no closer to working out if and or when we may get a shot at the CMK Club rugby title for 2020. The TRFU has called a meeting next Wednesday through Zoom for all club Chairs and key members of club rugby to see if we can come up with some ideas of how it could work for 2020. If anyone has any ideas on this please feel free to flick me an email at info@tukapa.co.nz.

The Tukapa Executive will Zoom Meet on this as well before Wednesday but these are the topics for Conversation 
Please discuss within your clubs:
1. How much time is required before a start is possible
2. Who is positioned to host restricted games (some venues will not allow for this)
3. Is there a point of time that a season (in a traditional sense) becomes not viable
4. Any ideas or suggestions around modified tournament formats 
5. Any other concerns or ideas 

News From NZ Rugby 

To help secure the future of the sport, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Provincial Unions have today cancelled all provincial representative rugby tournaments below the Mitre 10 Cup and Farah Palmer Cup. The cancellations include the 2020 Mitre 10 Heartland Championship, Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament, TECT National Sevens Tournament and all Provincial Union representative rugby tournaments, excluding the Mitre 10 Cup and Farah Palmer Cup.NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson said rugby had worked together to make these difficult decisions for the best interests of the game. 

New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby Clubs working together to sustain the game

1 APRIL 2020

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced an emergency grant will be made available to New Zealand’s five Super Rugby clubs to ensure the clubs and competition are in the best position possible for when the Investec Super Rugby competition resumes.NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson said: “An emergency NZR grant of $250,000 each is to be made available to all Super Rugby clubs for the next three months which is seen as a critical supplement to other financing options or levers being considered by the Clubs.Super Rugby is a vital part of our rugby eco-system and has a solid 25-year track record as a strong and admired rugby competition that has valuable intellectual property and a legacy of world class rugby.“These decisions are about protecting the core capability of the Super Rugby clubs so that they are ready to hit the ground running if Super Rugby resumes later this year, and also be in a position to revive and participate in Super Rugby in whatever shape it takes in 2021 and beyond.Robinson also added that funding for New Zealand’s Provincial Unions would also continue.“Provincial Unions receive approximately $30 million in funding per annum, and all will receive their funding payment in full for quarter 2. However given the challenging circumstances with Covid-19, beyond this time we will keep a watching brief as things develop.“Super Rugby clubs normally earn all their revenue through commercial and gate activities. All Clubs are doing a range of things to keep their organisations viable through this challenging time.“In addition, just like NZR, Super Rugby Clubs have also made necessary changes because of the Covid-19 crisis, including budget cuts and staffing changes. The emergency grant is necessary so that Super Rugby Clubs can survive and be ready to grow their revenue once we are through the pandemic.Mark Robinson added: “The Super Rugby clubs and NZR have also agreed to pause the negotiation of Super Rugby franchise licenses and use this time to review the business principles and governance of the competition so that the future of the clubs is sustainable, and they are match ready.Robinson also announced that NZR was forming a working group made up of representatives from Provincial Unions, Super Rugby clubs, the New Zealand Rugby Players Association, commercial partners, NZR and other key stakeholders to look at the structure of all domestic competitions in 2020 across all levels for when rugby starts again.“The working group will be looking at developing the best possible rugby for players, fans and stakeholders for 2020 and it is a hugely positive signal for the game that stakeholders are coming together to do what is in the best interests for rugby.”