Tukapa Rugby & Sports Club – Christmas Newsletter 2025

“One Club, One Family, One Future”

As we wrap up another big year at Tukapa, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on how far we’ve come.

Over the past few years, Tukapa has continued to grow in both size and ambition. We’ve built something special — a true “One Club” environment that connects rugby, netball, darts, and our wider community.

From big wins on the field to packed clubrooms, new events, new faces, and old mates coming back — it’s been another year that proves what makes the Chooks different: our people.

Building the Future – Our 2026 Board

With that growth comes responsibility, and we’re taking steps to make sure our club continues to lead the way in community sport.
This new board structure for the 2026 season is designed to share the load, reduce burnout, and make sure every area of the club runs smoothly.

Role	Name
Chairperson	Scott Siffleet
Membership & Recruitment	Jack DeLuca
Social Committee Lead	Liam Bernet
Players’ Needs & Recruitment Lead	Leighton Price
Junior Players & Family Lead	Kendra Holdt
Old Timers & “Year of the Chicken” Lead	Lindsay Thomson
Field Setup, Pack Down & Golf Day Lead	Reece Hannam
Changing Room & Match Day Lead	Daniel Green
Club Captain	Tom Fastier
Club Administrator	Jan Holdt
Treasurer	Tom O’Connor

A massive thanks to everyone who has put their hand up to lead. Your time and effort make this club what it is.

Highlights of 2025

• Our Toa Women’s team continued to shine, with young stars like Rosie Moffitt showing what the future of Tukapa looks like.
• The Premiers and Colts fought hard all season — proud to wear the blue and white every weekend.
• Our social and community events—from Club of Origin to Ladies Day—were bigger than ever, proving that Tukapa is as strong off the field as it is on it.
• The darts and netball crews kept the Tukapa spirit alive year-round, showing the power of our “One Club” vision.
• And of course, none of it happens without our incredible volunteers, sponsors, and supporters. You’re the heartbeat of Tukapa.

The Chooks’ Way Forward

2026 is shaping up to be another huge year — and we’re ready for it.
With clear roles, fresh energy, and the same Tukapa attitude, we’ll keep growing the club we’re all proud to call home.

We’re also excited to announce our 2026 Coaching Lineup:

• Premier Men – Matt Stone (Head Coach), with Hayden Chamberlain and Josh Angell as Assistant Coaches.
• Tukapa Toa – led by Alisha Brider, with additional coaching support to be confirmed.
• Division 1 – Karl Hutchings at the helm, and we’re looking for someone to work alongside him.
• Colts – Daniel Sinclair, Jarrod Werder, and Anthony Day returning to guide our young Chooks.
• Senior Thirds – we’re on the hunt for a skills coach for Thursday nights, and if you’re available on Saturdays too, even better!

We’ve got strong management teams backing these coaches, but as always, we’re keen to bring more people into the fold.
If you’d like to jump in and help your club out — whether on the field, behind the bar, or around the grounds — get in touch with me directly. Every bit of help makes a difference.

2026 Pre-Season Dates

Date	Event
Monday 12th Jan	Start of Tukapa Spartan Challenge
Sunday 25th Jan	Rugby vs Netball at Netball Courts
Friday 6th Feb	1st Annual Backyard Cricket Comp at Tukapa
Monday / Thursday 9th / 12th Feb	Pre-Season Training Begins
Saturday 14th Feb	Komene Cup Bowls Day
Friday 6th March	Tukapa Golf Day
Monday 9th March	Taranaki Anniversary Day
Saturday 14th March	Pre-Season Away Game
Saturday 21st March	Pre-Season vs Poneke (Home)
Saturday 28th March	Round 1 – Home to Clifton

So from all of us on the Board — thank you for being part of the journey. Whether you’ve played, coached, pulled a pint, or just cheered from the sidelines, you’re part of what makes Tukapa great.

Have a safe and happy Christmas, enjoy the break, and we’ll see you all back mid-January — recharged and ready to go again.

Up the Chooks
Chairperson - Scott Siffleet
Tukapa Rugby & Sports Club