Welcome from the Manager

It is with a deep sense of pride and joy, that we as team Wellington warmly extend our hands in welcoming all Zimbabweans from around New Zealand, to celebrate a sporting extravaganza, that is indeed true to our social and cultural ethos. Wellington is a truly cosmopolitan city and its ambience, second to none. I urge our community to open up their homes to the multitude of visitors that will descend on our city, share accommodation, food, drink and all the rich cultural heritage and languages in a truly Zimbabwean fashion. As we may all know, the main objectives of this Tournament and others before it, is basically to foster better relationship as a people, break the physical geographic barriers that separate many a Zimbabwean between the two Islands, to share our settling in experiences in New Zealand and provide a reason to holiday and indulge in the lovely splendour of various precincts of this country, hence the tournament's rotation policy. I therefore call upon our community to rally behind this vision and help promote our objectives. The teams will need all your support and I’m confident we can deliver a top class tournament. Thus I say let the games begin and be played in the spirit of friendship and fair play, after all we are all winners. Hope to see you all. Terry

Wednesday, 7 March 2007

TOURNAMENT FIXTURES


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Tuesday, 20 February 2007

IN THE BEGINNING


In the beginning we had the "skipas". Reminder that we have come a long a way. Mr Mbira was in charge, Mujuru could still run, makiwa featured in the line-up, Jedza looked after the books & Mr Foto was the technical adviser!

Thursday, 15 February 2007

Wednesday, 14 February 2007

WELLINGTON'S MAJOR ATTRACTIONS


Welcome to Wellington. Affectionately known as windy Wellington. From pop culture to politics. From sport to arts. Wellington has something for everyone. Spend an afternoon at TePapa, take a train ride to the Wairarapa for wine tasting, let your hair down in the Courtney Place precint, enjoy the best cheese and ice cream in the Kapiti coast. Whatever your age and taste there is something for you in Windy Wellington. Here is our top attactions:
2) The Botanical Gardens & Cable Car http://www.wellingtonnz.com/cablecar/
3) Wilton Reserve http://www.otari100.org.nz/
10)Oriental Bay & the Waterfront http://www.wellingtonwaterfront.co.nz/

OUR SPONSORS

Thanks to our Sponsors

Gold Sponsors


Telecom NZ
Card Sevices




NZ Aids Foundation http://www.nzaf.org.nz/


Rider Hunt Limited


Platinum Sponsors


Funders
Wellington Soccer team

TRANSPORT

PRESENTATION CEREMONY

KIDS PEFORM - SEKURU MAJOR

IN THE KITCHEN WITH MKWHALA



Our very own Richie Mkhwala is in charge of the gastronomic department. Forget Jammie Oliver, The Naked chef or even Gordon Ramsey - Mkhwala has assured me that you all will be well fed.

The final menu will go to print soon but here is whats in store:

  1. Mazondo with a dash of kachasu
  2. Masausage
  3. Matumbu
  4. Guru
  5. African Salad
  6. Madora
  7. Roller meal
  8. Mugaiwa
  9. Huku ne mupunga
  10. Lacto

SOCIAL EVENTS




HOW TO GET THERE



From Wellington

Take State Highway 2 to Upper Hutt

Turnoff (left) at the last set of lights -Totara Park Rd (approx 30 minutes
Drive 500m and turn right into Awa Kairanga Park



From Auckland

From State Highway 1 take the Paremata - Haywards road (Sate Highway 58) just before Porirua City and just after Mana

Turn Left into Sate Highway 2 (approx 15 minutes)

Turnoff (left) at the last set of lights -Totara Park Rd
Drive 500m and turn right into Awa Kairanga Park


From the Wirarapa

Take State Highway 2 to Upper Hutt

Turn right into Totara Park Rd

Drive 500m and turn in Awa Kairanga Park


PRESENTATION CEREMONY

@ HUTT INTERNATIONAL




ACCOMODATION

There is a wide variety of Accomodation to choose from. We recommend:
http://www.top10.co.nz/locations/wellington.html


Please book in advance as this place is very popular during holidays.

TOURNAMENT RULES & REGULATIONS


Tournament Rules

The Rules and Regulations that are going to apply during this tournament are those used by mainland soccer around New Zealand and can be viewed on the link below.
http://www.mainlandfootball.co.nz/publications/nzs_code_of_conduct.pdf


FIFA Fair Play Rules also apply...

http://www.fifa.com/en/PrinterFriendly/0,3875,FAIR49-Fairplay-2004,00.html

TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME


FUND RAISING

This is what the organisers are planning to raise funds. Please make any contribution in cash or kind - we need your time to succeed. Volunteer to help in any of these activities:

DANCE PARTY AT TUPELO


Listen to the best Dj's Wellington has to offer smashing da riddims at Tupelo. Invite your friends and share good music, booze and great company! (Click poster to enlarge)
Venue: 6 Edward Street
Date: 03 March 2007
Kick off: 10pm till late
Please apply for your Visa well in advance!

RAFFLE
Raised $272 with 300 tickets sold @ $2.00 each



COMMUNITY TRUST FUNDS
Submitted an application for a community grant. Thanks to ZIMDARE for their support.

WELLINGTON STARS MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS
We have agreed that for those with automatic payments (AP) set up, we will deduct $100 from your contributions. Those not currently contributing must pay $100 before the end of March. Please give the cash to either myself or Terry. Alternatively you can deposit direcftly into the account: 06-0507-0111535-00

AUCTION - RUGBY BALL SIGNED BY THE KENYAN SEVENS TEAM
Be the proud owner of this precious memorabilia. A ball signed by the Kenyan Rugby Sevens Team. You can bid on line by submitting a comment with the price you are willing to pay, your name & phone number. All proceeds to the Easter tournament fund. Many thanks to Josh who thought of this ingenious idea!





ZIM CUP 2007 SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Wellington Stars: Labour Weekend 2006
Standing: Kudzi, TK, Fedza,Ozzie(c), Prosper, Jedza, Kp, Tony, Pambi, Josh
Kneeling: Mathetha, Euro, Fatso, Tinashe, Richie

The 2007 ZIM Cup soccer tournament is in windy Wellington. We are happy to present what we think will be an enjoyable event both on and off the field . Please follow the tournament programme link on the BLOG archives for the detailed programme.

KEY DATES
5 - 6 April - Teams arrive in Wellington
6 April (Day) - Day 1 Round Robin games (kickoff - 12pm)
6 April(Evening) - Social events & H2O Xtreme
7 April (Day) - Semis & Final (kickoff - 10am)
7 April (Evening) - Presentation ceremony & party
8 April - Socialising and site seeing

FIXTURES
Check the fixtures tables under March Archives

VENUE
Games - Totara Park Upper Hutt (see "how to get there" section)
Presentation Ceremony - Hutt Internantional - Trentham

KEY CONTACTS
Manager: Terry Mweta
0274660571
Blogmaster: Richard Kudakwashe Bururu
bururu80@yahoo.com