GTECSTRONG RUGBY VALUES Our values permeate right throughout the club and affect all behaviours and decisions.
THE HEART OF A LION HONESTY We are compliant and fair. EXCELLENCE We strive to be excellent in everything we do. We are constantly searching for best practice methods in all endeavours ACCOUNTABILITY GTEC is me. We take responsibility for our decisions, actions, behaviours, training and performances. RESPECT We recognise the contribution people make to rugby. We treat them with dignity and consideration. As well as the facilities and equipment we use. TEAM We put our hand up. We collaborate and work together to achieve greater club goals.
Ofa Tu'ungafasi
About us The history of GTEC Rugby dates back to 1873 as a foundation member of the Auckland Rugby Football Union (1883) and has been engineering lifelong friendships ever since. There are generations of Auckland representation and over 40 All Blacks who have proudly worn our colours including some of the greats; Sir Wilson Whineary, Kel Tremain, the Whetton brothers Gary and Alan, and most recently George Moala and Ofa Tu’ungafasi. While we are proud of our historic roots we are not anchored to them. We are constantly looking to progress our offering to align with the changing needs of our membership. Today we boast being the most progressive Rugby Club in the country! In 2017 we’ll have 10 teams playing in senior ARU competitions Premiers, Premier Development, u20, u20 (restricted grade), First grade, u85kg restricted grade & Presidents.
George Moala
What do we offer? Player development is the cornerstone of GTEC Rugby philosophy and fostering positive coaching environments is the foundation upon which this development takes place. We believe that Rugby has a much broader role to play than just teaching the traditional technical and tactical requirements, we believe these areas are inextricably linked to social and personal development. Aligned with club values we encourage our players to be aware of their commitment to become respectful, resilient and selfreliant rugby players who will become positive contributors to the community.
GTEC Premier Captain Scott Scrafton
We offer environments based on best practice and continuous improvement. It is the key to our success. These environments are supported by framework of: Medical Support: Each team is provided with a person adept in first aid, strapping and prehab/rehab. Head of our medical staff, Simon Noton oversees a reporting system which ensures players are reentered back into playing status only after the rehab protocols have been satisfied Educational Support: GTEC players who are studying at any bonafide tertiary institution including apprenticeships are given an opportunity to apply to its scholarship program. Fun social environment: GTEC provides an annual calendar of social opportunities to increase networks and include integration into GTEC is rapid and longlasting. This includes Thursday night meals after training. Our Values: Provide consistency in our decision making and alignment of our resources to ensure a successful and sustainable future.
Governance GTEC is governed by a committed group of volunteers who bring their diverse range of professional skills to ensure a thriving and sustainable future.
Simon Hickey Gallaher Shield Final
Best practice management and administration GTEC employs the services of: Director of Rugby Darryl Menzies Club Rugby Development Officer Jono Hickey Administration Manager: Melanie Grace Off season training Starting midNovember the club offers a periodised conditioning program. This is facilitated by the clubs strength and conditioning coach who ensures the club program aligns directly with the ARU High Performance program. Players who wish to enter this program will be tested for speed, endurance, strength and power. They will be educated and monitored in all aspects of high performance training including Olympic lifting, nutrition and prehab/rehab protocols. This program requires commitment and sacrifice and is intended for those who want to train like the pro’s to see where it leads them. Contact Darryl for more information.
u85 Old Boys
GTEC Sevens GTEC offers a Premier, u85kg and u20 7s program. It is designed to develop players who have the ambition to play 7’s at a higher level and has proven efficient way of introducing school leavers into Senior Rugby. GTEC’s All Black 7’s Bryce Heem (20102015) Ben Lam (20122016)
Jono Hickey ARU Premier semifinal
Scoring in the ARU u21 championship final
GTEC u20s ARU Championship winners
Strong Coaching Structure The development of our players and the success of our teams are dependent on the critical input of our coaches. Great demands are places on our volunteer coaching team each season and we recognise that they need to be supported and continually upskilled to meet the demands of our players. Our coaches are encouraged to extend their knowledge base gained externally through formal qualifications with informal modules facilitated by our network of internal coach educators:
Old Boys u85 Championship semifinal
Director of Rugby: Darryl Menzies IRB/Blues Level 3 IRANZ Advanced Coaching certificate B.Sport (Mgmt) Richie Harris Northland Mitre 10 Cup coach Blues u18’s coach 2009/11 IRB/Blues Level 3 NZRU National Coach Academy
Premier player Michigan Lam
Joe Snee Grammar TEC Premier Coach ARU u19 Backs coach NZRU Level 3 IRANZ Advanced Coaching certificate B.Phys.Ed 2014 ARU Coach of the Year Craig Hall Auckland Development Head Coach 2011/13 Grammar Carlton Premier Coach 2010/2011 IRANZ Advanced Coaching graduate ARU Coach of the year 2010 Craig was awarded a Scholarship to attend a three week coaching course at IRANZ as recognition for his outstanding coaching ability in Auckland Club Rugby in 2009 and 2010. Brandon Jackson ARU u20 Head coach 2010/11/12 Head Coach Kurita (Japan) 2006 Head Coach Ricoh (Japan) 2004/05 NZRU Level 4 Coach
Facilities GTEC is one of Auckland’s largest Rugby Club’s and is spread over three stunning sites in Auckland City. You will find club facilities very amenable, well maintained and easy to access. Absolutely no parking issues at any one of our sites!
Cornwall Park The facilities is set in the picturesque Cornwall Park in Epsom and are handily placed to the city and all major transport routes. Here you will find excellent training and playing facilities with one lit sand carpeted filled and two lit turf fields. It is the training base of the Grammar TEC u20 and u21 teams and also is home of the Carlton Juniors.
Orakei Domain The club is situated in Orakei Domain and is the headquarters of the Grammar TEC Rugby. Here you will find a multilevel clubhouse with our office, changing rooms, functional players gym, function centre, kitchen, bars and three fields for training. Two fields are sand carpeted and fully lit, providing one of the best playing surfaces in the Auckland Union. The clubhouse offers members and guests with stunning views out over the three playing fields and across to the stunning Okahu Bay. Orakei Domain is also the home for Grammar TEC Junior Rugby.
Thomas Bloodworth Park Grammar TEC retains the rights of the former Grammar Old Boys playing facilities based at Shore Road, Parnell. Here you will find two lit sand carpeted fields and modern changing rooms. It is also the home base for the Grammar Juniors
ARU Premier Championship Final
For more information contact Daryl Menzies Phone: 521 0538 Mobile: 027 444 0164 Email darryl@grammartec.co.nz
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