Icebreaker VIP Night

Join Icebreaker for a special VIP showing of our stunning merino clothing collection for Winter 2010.

We’ll give you 30% off any winter garments, and show you around Auckland’s cool new Icebreaker Touch_Lab_.

RSVP (extended): By Saturday, August 7, 2010, to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 25 July 2010 at 10:14 PM
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Proposed Changes to Constitution

The Rangatira Committee has proposed a number of changes to the club constitution will be presented at the next AGM (March 29) and voted upon in accordance with rule 16 of the current constitution.

Members are invited to review the documents and leave their comments on the website.

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Posted by Rob Yallop on 21 February 2010 at 08:13 PM
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Bruce Chambers made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit

The 2010 New Year Honours list announced today includes Bruce Chambers who has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sport, in particular triathlon.

Rangatira Alpine Sports Club owes its existence to the forward thinking and planning of Bruce Chambers as one of the two people who conceived the club in 1958. The Rangatira committee wrote in support of Bruce’s nomination earlier this year.

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Posted by Rob Yallop on 31 December 2009 at 07:15 PM
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Lodge Custodians 2010 Season

Applications are open for custodian positions at both Iwikau and Turoa; the committee would prefer to appoint a club member if possible for the 2010 season.

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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 30 December 2009 at 12:11 PM
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Iwikau Closing - Turoa Still Open

Great news, Turoa ski field is open until November 8.  At this stage we have no bookings beyond the 16th of October.  Therefore, Ohakune lodge custodians are finishing on this date.  However, members and their guests are still able to stay for the rest of the season.  Contact the booking officer (09 948 9992) for details.

Iwikau lodge (Whakapapa) is closing for the season on October 11th. If you need to retrieve gear from the Iwikau lodge, contact the Lodge Captain, Roger Wimsett (021 993 200).

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Posted by Rob Yallop on 10 October 2009 at 11:22 AM
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Special Rates for Rest of Season

Continuing with our 50th year celebration we are reducing our rates to “Member mid-week rates” for both members and guests. For the rest of the season, up to and including Labour weekend, effective immediately, there will be no restrictions on the number of guests you take, and this is applicable at both lodges.

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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 10 October 2009 at 11:14 AM
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Fresh Snow, October 4, 2009

Photos taken on Sunday, October 4th, by Ohakune custodian, Martin Buchanan.

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Posted by Rob Yallop on 05 October 2009 at 08:45 PM
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Scholarship Report 2009

Nine Scholars were selected this year to attend our annual programme during the July school holidays at Whakapapa.  All scholars and their families were in house on Friday night; Saturday morning greeted us with weather suitable for skiing, good snow cover and a group of scholars ever so keen to hit the slopes.

The Saturday afternoon session (with Roger, Paul and Penny), designed to get our scholars skiing as a formal group, was going well until a snow boarder cleaned out Erin on the “Nose Dive”. The sled ride to first-aid to see if her arm was fractured wasn’t part of our plan! Luckily, arm not broken, the determined Erin was able to rejoin the group for skiing on Tuesday.

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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 14 August 2009 at 09:50 PM
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18-25 years ‘Young Presidents Weekend’

Luke Elrick and Josh Hyams are organising a party weekend for 18- to 25-year-olds on October 10th and 11th.

Bunks filling fast – so get yours booked today!  For more info contact Luke Elrick 027 236 3831 or Josh Hyams 027 567 0606.

Guest booking will open up one week prior – get your guest on waiting list now.

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Posted by Rob Yallop on 02 August 2009 at 10:56 AM
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Round 2 - Continued Snow Planet Race Training

Due to the success of the first round of Snowplanet race training, we’re offering it all over again.

The initial first four weeks where enjoyable and the noticeable improvements by skiers were astonishing. By far the best possible gate training venue available. If you are interested in improving your racing technique or just your overall ski technique, this is a for you.

The training is suitable for anyone of intermediate level and above.

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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 08 July 2009 at 11:58 AM
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Season Opening Weekend - Iwikau

Unfortunately the Mid-winter Christmas weekend has been canceled due to insufficient numbers. However, all is not lost, you are invited to bring yourself and your friends (including children) to Iwikau lodge for the weekend; guests at members rates. 

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Posted by Rob Yallop on 19 June 2009 at 11:29 PM
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Snowplanet Ski Race Training

Season 2009 and we have a new training venue “Snowplanet”. No more hassles with unruly weather, or of lack of snow.

These sessions are highly recommended for improving race skills and general ski technique; just in time for the beginning of our season. This training is aimed at anybody wanting to improve their racing, giving most skiers a rare chance of training gates without being involved in a real race.

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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 28 May 2009 at 11:56 PM
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Follow Rangatira on Twitter

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Posted by Rob Yallop on 22 May 2009 at 10:55 PM
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Water Tank Update

Over the weekend the under floor tank was repaired thanks to the efforts of Mark Fairley and Roger Wimsett.  The tank is now refilling and will be fully functional for the winter season. Damage caused by the breach is relatively minor and will be the subject of further work parties.

It would be great if a few more people would volunteer to help out at the Club.  The next work party is on the weekend of the 16th and 17th of May).

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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 06 May 2009 at 07:43 PM
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Catastrophic Water Tank failure - Iwikau

At the last work party on 24 April, it was discovered that the interior water tank at the Iwikau Lodge, had burst, discharging over 35,000 L of water into the locker and front foyer area. It is believed the breach occurred over the Christmas/New year period.

At this stage the damage appears to be relatively minor, and we are assessing the remedial works required to get the tank operational for this season. The large outside tank is now feeding the Lodge and it alone holds sufficient capacity to provide the Clubs needs.

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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 27 April 2009 at 10:41 PM
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