Skyline Bike Ride “Magic”

“A stunning ride! Just magic!” – Matt Mills of Masterton. “An awesome ride; but tough!” – Tobias Maugg from Karori. “Harder than I thought, some of the hills were steep.” “Really enjoyed the course. Great views.” “Congratulations on a great day!” Ineke Kershaw, Martinborough.

These are just some of the large number of unsolicited positive comments that have been received by the organisers of the Martinborough Skyline Challenge mountain bike ride and walking event held on the Saturday of ANZAC weekend last month. … Continue Reading

MARTINBOROUGH GOLF

Back from a break down South where I met some interesting people along the way. I spent a night with Freeman Jackson an ex club captain and his wife Hazel which was very enjoyable and one of the highlights of my trip.

I also went to Ashburton and caught up with some of my old mates, the “lefties” who had just finished their week of Nationals. The poor chaps played in some terrible weather conditions.
But on the club scene it has been a steady month. The St John Wairarapa Charity tournament proved again to be successful thanks to Terry Blacktop and his band of willing workers together with the sponsors who make this event possible and of course the club’s support. … Continue Reading

Welcome to the 2014 JAB Rugby season!

Firstly on behalf of us all at JAB a big shout out to Josh Hawkins, James Bruce , Rob Marshall, Dusty & Lulu and team. We all enjoyed the magnificent show at the Bull Riding event the kids are still buzzing about it.

This season has started with great enthusiasm. It’s great to see the number of young children of our senior players coming through the ranks! We have been very fortunate to have Dave Kingi our Wellington Rugby Development Co-ordinator giving a helping hand to our coaches’. Dave has worked with the Hurricanes, Under 21, and Secondary Schools. We thank him very much. … Continue Reading

Junior Tennis Champs

Five Martinborough players took part in the Wairarapa Junior Tennis Championships held in Masterton which attracted a total of fifty nine competitors. Jack Lovell, Shane Colton, Flynn Nicholson, Patrick Nicholson in the ten and under grade and Samuel Draper in the twelve and under all certainly made their mark. … Continue Reading