3rd New Zealand & 14th Australian Jass Tournament NZ 2025
Where: Hamilton Working Men’s Club, The Conservatory, 45 Commerce Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3240.
When: Saturday 15th February 2025
Time: Club opens at 8.00am, Play starts at 9.00am
Email: team@swisscraft.co.nz
All mail correspondence: 8 Stirling Place, Dinsdale, Hamilton, 3204.
Mobile: Willetta 027 249 0003 or Herbert 021 962 708
Registrations open 1st October 2024 and close 5th February 2025. Booking ASAP will be much appreciated.
Hopefully the weather will be fine and warm – so bring your folding chairs, tables, sun umbrellas and picnic rugs to enjoy the shade under the large trees on the school field. Also bring along your extended family and friends for a great day out – everyone is welcome!!
For lunch, grilled Swiss sausages (Bratwurst and Cervelas) with bread, mustard or tomato sauce; as well as a selection of cold drinks; will be sold throughout the day. And from about 1.00 pm, a variety of delicious homemade baking, together with tea or coffee (and Schnapps), will also be available for sale.
Swiss Society and Hamilton Club Sports’ Events
We encourage you to take part in the variety of sports’ events on offer.
At the Picnic, any Swiss Society members can compete in the Society prize bowling; and Hamilton Club members can participate in the Hamilton Club Trophy bowling competitions (adult’s cup, ladies’ teapot, and junior prizes). The same rules apply to the Swiss Society and Hamilton Club Shot-Put competitions (men, women, and junior girls and boys) which will take place on the field during the afternoon.
Note: The Club will subsidise Society Competition participation (Shooting, Bowling and Shot-Put) for all junior Hamilton Club members (aged 15 years and under) by 50%. To participate in Society and Club Trophy Competitions, you must be a current Society and/or Club member. If bringing visitors to the picnic, please make them aware of this. They may still pay and compete for fun, but will not be eligible for any prizes or trophies. It is not necessary to bring current trophies to the picnic – these will be collected later in the year for engraving and presenting.
Other Activities
A variety of childrens’ games, races, and activities – including a lolly scramble – will take place on the field during the afternoon; and the adventure playground is open all day for the children to play on! However, children are not permitted to access any roped off areas around classrooms and other school facilities. The school’s swimming pool will be available for use, but children must be strictly supervised by an adult at all times. Please bring your own “water toys“ (any school equipment is not for our use).
Parents please note: you are fully responsible for the safety of your own child/children, both in and around the swimming pool (refer to the notice by the pool), as well as around the adventure playground.
Roster
As usual, we expect it will be a busy day and we require volunteers to help during three shifts: 11.00am -12.30; 12.30 – 2.00; and 2.00 – 3.30pm. No cash handling is required for sausages – just serving food.
If you can help during any of these shifts (either writing bowling scores or selling food), please contact Anita Zuber (anita.zuber@swiss.org.nz). Shifts can then be checked at the bowling or food table.
Sausages
A limited quantity of vacuum packed sausages can be purchased after 2.00pm at the refrigerated trailer by the food stand. To ensure availability, preordering would be appreciated, and is required by Monday, 3rd February. Please contact Beatrice (bea.leun@xtra.co.nz).
This will be held at Bruno and Manuela Epp’s farm – 1101 Taotaoroa Road, Karapiro, Cambridge, from 9.00am – 12noon. Please arrive early before it gets too hot – and bring your own drinks, snacks, sun protection etc.
The event is open to all Hamilton Club and/or Swiss Society financial members (non-members can take part, but will not be eligible for any trophies or prizes.)
We look forward to seeing all the ‘regulars’ again, as well as any new shooters. For Club members, besides the men’s shooting cup, women can compete for the Fluhler-Cooper Women’s Trophy; and there are also prizes for junior shooters – another good reason to join in! There is plenty of help and guidance for newcomers to ensure a safe and accurate shooting experience.
Important note: despite all efforts made to ensure everyone’s safety, all junior members (under 16 years), and other minors, at the shooting venue are the sole responsibility of their parents or guardians, who must be present for the full duration of the event. All children (minors) must be strictly supervised. Shooting regulations are now very strict – any adverse incidents could have major consequences for the Club.
For further information about the day, please call our Riflemaster, George Russenberger (phone 027 944 5552).
The plan is to walk to the Horopito Track, with accommodation at the Tokoroa Alpine Club Hut.
For anyone interested, further information and details to book, please contact Herbert or Willetta Staheli.
Drinks will be available prior to the meeting, which will be followed by a light supper.
A plate would be appreciated.
Player’s four top scores will count towards the overall prize.
For supper, we will be serving baking, together with coffee or tea.
Cost per person – $15 per evening
To avoid delays, Sub notices will be issued at first card evening for payment at subsequent evenings.
We look forward to seeing you all again.
Friday, 9th May – First Card Evening
Friday, 23rd May – Second Card Evening
Friday, 6th June – Third Card Evening
Friday, 20th June – Fourth Card Evening
Friday, 4th July – Fifth and Final Card Evening, with Overall Prize and Trophy Presentation
Player’s four top scores will count towards the overall prize.
For supper, we will be serving baking, together with coffee or tea.
Cost per person – $15 per evening
To avoid delays, Sub notices will be issued at first card evening for payment at subsequent evenings.
We look forward to seeing you all again.
Friday, 9th May – First Card Evening
Friday, 23rd May – Second Card Evening
Friday, 6th June – Third Card Evening
Friday, 20th June – Fourth Card Evening
Friday, 4th July – Fifth and Final Card Evening, with Overall Prize and Trophy Presentation
This weekend is specifically for Hamilton Members to shoot at the Auckland Swiss Club Farm Clubhouse. For further information, or to book, call George Russenberger (027 944 5552).
Closer to the weekend George will liaise with all who have booked regarding food and transport, and to answer any questions.
