Save the Date – 2001 'Year of the Chicken' 25-Year Reunion
In 2001, Tukapa made history with three championship-winning teams: Senior A’s, Senior 3rds, and Colts. We’re marking 25 years since that incredible season with a special reunion:
King’s Birthday Weekend – Saturday 30 May 2026
Tukapa Clubrooms
Tentative Schedule:
Friday 29 May (from 4:00pm):
Clubrooms open – catch-ups, drinks, and meals
Saturday 30 May:
12:00pm: Pre-game function upstairs (light lunch)
1:00pm – 4:15pm: All Tukapa teams playing at home
4:15pm – late: Aftermatch function
6:00pm: Auction – one-off ‘Year of the Chicken’ playing jerseys worn by the Premiers that day
Let’s get the word out—especially to those living outside Taranaki—so we can pack the Chook House and relive a great year in our club’s history.
2001 Recap:
Senior A: Captain – Mark Grenside | Coach – Dale Atkins
Senior 3rds: Captain – Bruce Capper | Coach – Wayne Penn (RIP)
Colts: Captain – Josh Robinson | Coach – Bryan Boulton
We’d appreciate help tracking down players—if you’ve got any contact info, let us know.
For comments, questions, or if you want to help organise:
📞 Lindsay Thomson – Reunion Coordinator
📱 027 226 3699
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