Marist Auckland Waterpolo

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26.07.2009 Marist Senior Update July 2009  ... From Kurt

 

National league

The 2009 National League has concluded. The Men where placed fourth. The Women after winning the Minor Premiership lost in a Penalty Shootout (12-11) in the Final after both normal and extra time where tied. It was an extremely exciting game and missed opportunities during both normal and extra time in the front court unfortunately cost the girls. Captain Anna Sieprath top scored with 5 goals in the match.

 

Auckland Senior league

The Marist Red mens and Senior Womens sides both won the Auckland water Polo Championship. The girls won the Ralph Challenge Shield (first presented in 1918) in emphatic style 9-7. They girls lead throughout over North Sport opening up a 5-1 margin by the conclusion of the first period and never really looked in doubt. They have now won this historic title for the last 8 years-an outstanding achievement. The Red Mens side avenged there fourth placing at Nationals and overcame the National League Champions, North Sport in a tighter game. The men played very well during all four periods, something they had failed to do in the National League. Club Captain, Olaf Adam, was outstanding in the final two matches of the competition.

 

Pelorus Trust NZ Open

Both Marist Red and Blue Senior Mens sides competed in this tournament. The Blue side unfortunately failed to register a win but were competitive in every game. The Red side won the final beating, the NZ Junior Mens side 6-5. The guys came from 0-3 down in the first and really shored up there defence for the remainder of the game. Mark Baker in the goal played his best game for the season and again Olaf Adam and Phil Howat where instrumental in the victory. Olaf Adam was rewarded with his first ever individual award when he won an Outstanding Player Award.


10.03.2009. MARIST MAGIC UNLUCKY.

The Men-s side was unlucky Sunday, going down 11-10 in the final quarter to the Hutt Heat - last years silver medalists. Marist led into the final quarter but Hutt scored the last 2 goals to clinch the nail biter.

 

Support is needed again this weekend (last weekends crowd was not big enough!!) Marist Magic takes on the Maranui sides from Wellington. The women play 12 noon and the Men at 1.30pm - both games are on Sunday March 15th at the Sacred Heart Pool... Supporters tee shirts on sale again for $20 and there will be the Marist Magic Candy there as well.– Chris Hayward

01.03.2009. MARIST MAGIC IN CONVINCING WIN

The Marist Men had an easy 18 - 5 winning match getting on top of the Christchurch team in the opening quarter to open up a 5-1 lead. From there the men eased into a goal scoring spree to extend their lead to 11-2 before QE11 clawed their way back slightly to win the 3rd quarter but again regain their rhythm in the last quarter which they took 5-0. The Magic men meet the Hutt Heat next Sunday March 8th at 1.30pm and hope a large crowd will be along to support. There will be Marist Magic Supporters tee shirts on sale for $20 in both male and female fits, and a new feature will be Marist Magic Candy for sale and for giveaways for the kids...Brings your supporters colours for both matches. - Chris Hayward

26.02.2009. MARIST MAGIC VENTURE SOUTH

The Marist Magic ventures south this weekend to take on the QE11 Crushers in Christchurch during the 3rd weekend of games in the National Men’s and Women’s Water Polo League. QE11 had a mixed opening set of games with their women’s team losing to North Harbour and then turning around and beating Hutt. The QE11 Men were not so fortunate losing to both North Harbour and the Hutt Heat. The games will be played during the South Island Secondary Schools Championships opening up the possibilities of many younger players in the South Island who rarely see a senior men’s and women’s game to come poolside to watch. - Chris Hayward

22.02.2009. MARIST MAGIC HAVE MIXED OPENING SESSION

The Marist Magic had a mixed set of opening games to their 2009 National League season at Sacred Heart yesterday. The Magic Women had a shock loss to League newcomers Waitakere going down 6-5. The Magic women drew within one goal of the Waitakere team in the third quarter after being down 1-5 at one stage, but couldn’t find the back if the net to equalise. All credit to the Waitakere women as they played a smart game. The Marist Magic Men had a convincing opening win against the Waitakere Blue Devils winning 20-12 in a high scoring encounter which was played at a frenetic pace. Cameron Lowther scored 9 goals whilst Marist recruit Ben Pye netted 3 in his first appearance.

 

Both teams venture south next Saturday to play the QE11 Crushers in Christchurch, then its back to a home game on Sunday March 8th when Marist hosts the Hutt Heat from Lower Hutt. Thanks to the many supporters who turned up for the Waitakere game - we want to see the stands packed again for the Hutt games where we will have special Marist Magic Rock Candy for all the children and adults to buy, as well as Marist Magic Tee Shirts - The candy will be $2 a bag and the Tee Shirts $20 each. – Chris Hayward

10.02.2009  Marist Trainings are changing slightly so please inform both A & B squads (we nearly have a senior C team!!!).

Men

Monday Feb 9 Swimming o/door SHC 6.30-7.30pm (for  whole term)
Tuesday Feb 10 A & B squads 8-9.30pm
Wednesday Feb 11 A squad only 8-9.30pm
Thursday Feb 12th practice game at West Wave with Waitak 7.30-9.30pm
Friday Feb 13 6am-7.30am at SHC A only AND 6.30-8pm at Parnell A & B squads

From then on training is as follows:
Monday Feb 16 Swimming o/door SHC 6.30-7.30pm (for term)
Tuesday Feb 17 Swimming o/door SHC 6.30-7.30pm (for term)
Wednesday Feb 18 SHC A & B squads 8-9.30pm
Thursday Feb 19th SHC A squad only 6pm to 7.30
Friday Feb 20 6am-7.30am at SHC A only AND 6.30-8pm at Parnell A & B squads (tbc)

03.02.2009 Marist Men Swim Training from Kurt posted
30.01.2009 2009 National Men's League Draw

03.07.2008 The Marist Senior men have repeated last year's bronze effort by defeating North Harbour 12-8.

After loosing all their round games the Men faced favorites Harbour City in the semi and despite putting up a big fight had to settle for 3rd play off.

Marist Magic	Hutt	Men	8-9
Marist Magic	Harbour City	Men	4-6
Marist Magic	North Harbour	Men	8-12
Marist Magic	Harbour City	Men	7-8
Marist Magic	North Harbour	Men	Bronze PlayOff 12-8

Click here for full draw.

21.06.2008 Marist Magic men managed to beat their local counterparts from the shore in a close encounter but had to accept defeat against Harbour City, who now lead the competition. The men have now entered into the final preparations for next week's finals in Christchurch where the best four teams will compete for the national championship.

MARIST MAGIC MEN
vs North Harbour	7-6
vs Harbour City	8-15
vs Waitakere	18-9
vs Tauranga (default)	10-0

More information on National Finals in Christchurch will follow.

Marist will again feature strongly in New Zealands premier water polo competition - The National League. Whilst the Women will seek to defend the National Title for the 4th time in the row the Men are aiming for their first title in 8 years. One thing is for sure - the MARIST MAGIC will again be a force to reckon with...

For more detailed information (full draw, results, table and teams) visit NZWPA website.

11.06.2008 Both Marist Magic teams had no trouble scoring comprehensive wins last Sunday in front of a large home crowd. The women left nothing to chance against North Harbour winning 14 - 7 while the men dominated Hutt Heat in their 9 - 5 win. This Friday will see both teams in action on the North Shore (Millennium Institute) taking on the local rivals in the rematch. The women swim off at 6.30 and the men at 8.00 pm respectively.

20.05.2008 North Harbour inflicted a painful defeat on Marist last Friday night punishing the Magic for poor execution. After score being locked for most of the game it was North Harbour who scored the winning goal from 6 on 5 with only 3 seconds left on the clock. Marist displayed similarly poor execution in Saturday’s clash against Maranui but managed to secure a win over the visitor. On Sunday the Magic got their shots on target beating QE II from Christchurch convincingly. The team is now in 2^nd place behind unbeaten North Harbour.

 

Marist - North Harbour	10-11	article
Marist - Maranui	10-8	article
Marist - QE II	18-4	article

14.05.2008 The game starts at 8pm and is preceded by a live band who will pump out the teams catch song - Queens "Its Kind of Magic" New Supporters tee shirts will be on sale at the venue and throughout the weekend. These will sell for $25.00 and make a perfect suporters item. Complete with the new Magic logo on a navy background the new shirts were on display at the Under 14 Boys trials during the week and the response was great.

 

The Magic Men have a tough weekend ahead of them as they front to play 2 other games. Due to the availability of pool sapce , the Magic will take on Maranui at 1.30pm on Saturday and then back up again Sunday to play the Cantabrians, QE11 Crushers from Christchurch also at 1.30pm

11.05.2008 Marist Senior men took full control in their encounter with QE II scoring a convincing 14 - 5 win.

04.05.2008 Marist remain unbeaten returning from a gruelling roadtrip to the capital with 4 wins and one draw. After having to work hard to fend off the newly formed Hutt side by one goal last night the women had no trouble with Harbour City earlier today. The men beat Maranui and Harbour City convincingly and shared points with Hutt Heat last night in a real nail-biter.

Maranui	Marist (Men)	6 - 18	article
Hutt	Marist (Women)	13 - 14	article
Hutt	Marist (Men)	9 - 9	article
Harbour City	Marist (Women)	4 - 19	article
Harbour City	Marist (Men)	11 - 19	article

07.04.2008 Both Marist Senior teams cruised to convincing wins over Tauranga last Saturday. The women left nothing to chance in their first match of the season beating the newly formed home side 24 – 2. The men faced more resistance but managed to gain control over the young Tauranga team finishing 25 – 9.  Both teams will now have 3 weekends off before heading to Wellington on May 2^nd.

02.04.2008 Marist’s Senior Men side kicked off their 2008 National League season in style last weekend beating Waitakere Blue Devils 19 – 7. Click here for details.

06.02.2008 The holiday season is over and Marist’s Senior team start preparations for the National League starting late March. Both teams have new coaches with former senior womens coach Paul Monney taking over the Men’s side while Paul Swindell will head the women’s team. The guys will commence training on 12 February while the first session for the girls should get on the way early next month.

In last year’s competition Marist claimed Bronze after loosing the semi finals to Maranui. A reshaped and younger team under new coach Aaron Stockdale will challenge the title again in 2007.

 

NEWS   TEAM    DRAW    RESULTS/TABLE

With the first Senior National Championships around the corner both the senior women and senior men teams take shape as coaches announce their squads. Click here for the current senior men and women's squads.

 

Marist’s senior players are slowly getting in shape for this year’s competitions. 2006 will see some changes, especially in the National Championships that are now merged with the National League. After a double round robin commencing from February till May the top two teams will automatically qualify for the National Championships Semi Finals while the teams ranking 3^rd till 6^th will play a play off. Those games will be played at the Final Championship tournament replacing the National Championship tournament, until now run as separate competition. For detailed information on the new shape of the Senior National Championship click here.

 

The first official team training will be on Tuesday, 24th of January at 7.30 pm. Click here for more information.

 

 

The Marist Senior Men had another successful season in 2005 capturing the National League title ahead of local rivals Northsport. Relying completely on the experienced National League squad the team won the bronze medal at Senior Nationals.

 

 

National League Squad

Back (from left): Kurt Goldsworthy (Coach), Nick Snell, Jaques Venter, Olaf Adam, Jonathan Ware, Kevin Schluter, Shaun Venter

Front (from left):Andrew Sieprath,Paul Swindell, Aaron Stockdale, Charles Lane, Zane McAlpine, Phillip Howat,

Missing: Micheal Parr, Mark Collins,  Todd Lambourne, Ben Simperingham

  

Manager

Brian Ware