Trainings have commenced on Tuesday and Thursday nights for senior, senior B’s, colts and U18’s. Dave McCrea (0274753002) and Brian McCormick are senior coaches, Pete Gowans (0273683999) for B’s, Paul Summerfield Colts (0274346815) and Don Summerfield U18’s (0274353231). Ring the above if you want to play at one of the top performing clubs in the district.
The Darryl Phillips Motor Company seniors had their final trail game on Sunday against a very good MacKenzie Country side and lost 27/5. It was tough game and Celtic had to battle hard to keep possession. Neil Thompson playing hooker had another strong game and came away with player of the day which he was happy to receive on St Paddy’s day as he being the only Irishman in the team.  So now the seniors are ready to focus on the 1st competition game against Darfield on Tuesday 2 April, with a 7pm kick-off at Celtic to be followed with another tough game against Lincoln the following Saturday at Lincoln.
The South Steel senior b’s also had a game with MacKenzie and came away with a 33/0 win which was good for the boys as pre-season games are a rarity for them. The senior b competition starts on 6 April so it’s time for players to start making an appearance on Thursday nights at 6:30pm.  
 
The JAB “milo breakfast cereal day” was held on Saturday and was a huge turnout with over 100 people. With numerous activities to do it’s fair to say that the water slide and the 2 diggers that the children got a turn to operate were the hits of the day. Thanks to everyone that helped organize and set-up on the day, and also a special mention to Warren McKenzie for spending all day on the diggers with the kids. The Rippa Rugby on Tuesday nights has been going for 3 weeks now and just gets more popular every year. On 31st March we have an U13 game with a touring Napier Marist team. The season kicks off in April with the 7-aside tournament on the 6th at Allenton and the competition starts on 13th April.
For any enquiries about the JAB contact Darion Gray, 0276880647 or 3071446.
 
Our major project of leveling and re-seeding the main field has been a great success with numerous positive comments about how it looks and is under foot now.
We would also like to thank all sponsors that continue to support us, new and old. There are far too many to name so next time you’re at the clubrooms just check out our sponsor’s boards.
 
Remember to check our website, www.ashburtonceltic.co.nz for any updates or news. .