Thank you for the recent financial assistance given to Jacob Jackson and Dominic Marjoribanks in order to participate at the New Zealand vs Australia Oceania inline hockey championships held in Moe, Australia over the April school holidays. Both were recipients of the Ngāi Tahu Sporting Achievement Award.
The boys, who are cousins were fortunate to be selected in their age grades after intensive trials held in New Plymouth over one weekend. A large number of players from throughout the country attended with approximately 30-40 players in each selection pool.
We travelled to Moe, where the boys stayed with their respective teams. Dominic with the under 12s and Jacob with the under 14s. The experience has made them even more determined to continue with their sport and to carry on representing their country. The 12’s played their hearts out and ended up second to the Australians’ in close fought games. The 14’s returned home with the gold medal withJacob being a significant player in that team, assisting and scoring many goals.
Please pass on our gratitude to all at Ngāi Tahu. Without their support it would have been difficult for them to attend. Nā Maria and Janine Marjoribanks.
Jacob Jackson and Dominic Marjoribanks.