MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow back for a third year
See the All Blacks as you’ve never seen them before… in Waipu
Waipu, 6 July 2010, The All Blacks probably weren’t expecting the Caber Toss to be a part of their training schedule
this year, but that’s exactly what some of the current All Black squad will be competing in when they take on the local
residents of Waipu at the MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow.
Now in its third year, the MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow hosts a series of community events where local fans can get up
close and personal with some of the current All Blacks and Rugby Legend, Buck Shelford, by competing in rugby challenges
including; catching, try-scoring, kicking, passing and lineout skills.
Past Roadshows have seen members of the All Blacks squad and Buck visit 24 of New Zealand’s cities and towns competing
against the fans in the rugby challenges. However, in 2010 the Roadshow will visit six New Zealand towns famous in their
own right for some rather unique activities.
In Waipu this unique activity is the Caber Toss, and on Sunday July 11 at Caledonian Park, local residents will be
showcasing their Caber Tossing skills when they challenge the All Blacks.
All Black Legend, Buck Shelford, says he’s once again delighted to be a part of the MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow.
“The new challenges bring another dimension to the Roadshow, now it will be even more entertaining for the fans.”
Pat Hellier, who has won the New Zealand Highland Heavyweight Championships the last 14-years in a row, is looking
forward to taking on the All Blacks in the local challenge, caber toss.
“The key to the caber toss is to remain balanced, and focused. The up-most control is needed in order to make an
accurate toss.
“It takes a combination of strength and skill; I hope the All Blacks have been practicing”
Stuart McKinlay, MasterCard New Zealand Country Manager says this is an exciting event for everyone involved.
“The MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow is a great reminder of what the All Blacks mean to our communities
“To be able to bring our national heroes up close and personal with some of their biggest fans is such a pleasure.
“We can’t wait to see the local residents take on the All Blacks and we’re eagerly anticipating the outcome – let’s hope
they go easy on them… and by “they” I mean the residents.”
The All Blacks MasterCard Roadshow will also be visiting Tokoroa, Taihape, Reefton, Akaroa and Naseby where the local
residents will take on the All Blacks in Wood Sawing, Gumboot Throwing, Coal Shovelling, Waiter Racing and Curling. See
details below.
For more information visit www.mastercardroadshow.co.nz or for updates or cancellations on the day, please call 0800
PRICELESS.
Dates and Locations
Date
Event
Venue
Timings
Local Challenge
Sunday 27 June
Tokoroa
Memorial Sports Ground, Mossop Road
11am-3.30pm
Wood Sawing
Sunday 4 July
Taihape
War Memorial Park,
Kokako Street
11am-3.30pm
Gumboot Throwing
Sunday 11 July
Waipu
Caledonian Park,
The Centre, Waipu
11am-3.30pm
Caber Toss
Sunday 25 July
Reefton
Reefton Racecourse, Racecourse Road
11am-3.30pm
Coal Shovelling
Sunday 1 August
Naseby
Naseby Indoor Curling Rink, 1057 Channel Road
11am-3.30pm
Curling
Sunday 8 August
Akaroa
Akaroa Recreational Ground, Rue Lavaud
11am-3.30pm
Waiter Racing
ENDS