BIG THREE DAYS FOR WAIKATO RUGBY
23rd July 2009 04:02PM
Waikato Rugby has three significant events occurring in the next three days at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
Friday 24 July - Waikato's Final Preseason
The Waikato v Taranaki preseason match kicks off at 3.00pm at Waikato Stadium.
The two teams will be playing for the Ryan Wheeler Memorial Trophy on Friday. The trophy, in memory of former Waikato and Taranaki rugby player Ryan Wheeler, is contested every time Waikato and Taranaki meet in a first class match. Waikato currently holds the trophy.
Gates open at 2.30pm and entry is only through gates 3 and 4.
General admission applies. Tickets are $10 for adults, children get free entry and Season Members receive complimentary entry upon display of their card.
This is the final match before the Waikato team competes in the Air New Zealand Cup competition next week.
Saturday 25 July - Club Finals Day
Club rugby is alive and well in the Waikato. This Saturday Morrinsville Sports Premier A rugby team will take on Fraser Tech's Premier A team in the 2009 Breweries Shield Club Final at Waikato Stadium.
It is the first time in Morrinsville Sports' history that they have made the final, meanwhile Fraser Tech are reigning champions.
At Club Finals Day the Lion Cup final, between University and Te Rapa will kick off at 3.00pm followed by the Breweries Shield challenge at 5.00pm.
Entry is $5 through Gates 3 and 4 of the Waikato Stadium and gates open at 2:30pm.
Season Members, get complimentary entry to the Club Finals, so do people in the rugby community who have club or player passes.
Sunday 26 July - Mooloo Open Day
One of the highlights of the Waikato preseason is the popular Mooloo Open Day - being held this Sunday between 11.00am and 1.00pm on the number one field at Waikato Stadium.
Mooloo Open Day is the perfect family outing and it is free. It promises to again be an action-packed, fun day for both young and old Waikato supporters.
Players from the 2009 Waikato Air New Zealand Cup squad will be out and about this day to sign the latest Waikato posters and to help out at the many activities. This is the official day the new Waikato Team poster gets released.
Activities on the day include the Agility Run, Take the High Ball, face painting, cheer with the cheerleaders and games of Rippa Rugby. The More FM Sausage Sizzle will be supplying supporters with complimentary sausages on the day.
New this year is the loudest Mooloo Bell in the world contest which kicks off at 12.30pm.
Of course no Mooloo Open Day is complete without the presence of Mooloo and the Mooloo Kids. They will be mixing with the masses on the day and Mooloo will always be happy to stop for a high five and a photo.
Entry and all activities are free.
