The 2008 National Senior Squad has been selected, including the High Performance Group. Congratulations to the squad members.

Men (13)
Bruce Arthur
Troy de Haas
Julian Dent (HPG)
Adrian Jackson
Matt Parton
Rob Preston
Ben Rattray
Kerrin Rattray
Dave Shepherd
Reuben Smith
Ryan Smyth
Rob Walter
Simon Uppill

Women (12)
Jo Allison (HPG)
Hanny Allston (HPG)
Tracy Bluett
Susanne Casanova
Grace Elson (HPG)
Kathryn Ewels
Kirsten Fairfax
Tash Key
Jasmine Neve
Vanessa Round
Anna Sheldon
Cassie Trewin

Bushrangers 2008

Recent changes to the Bushrangers format for 2008 means Australia will be sending a full strength team to New Zealand for the Waitangi Carnival in February. I request an indication/nomination from anyone in the National Squad who is intending to race in NZ, to contact me via email to oa_headcoach@netspeed.com.au by next Monday 10th December. Details on available funding will be finalised soon.

NZ Training Camp prior to Waitangi

I would also like to request indications from any senior or junior elite who is interested in a 4 day training camp prior to the Waitangi carnival. This would start on Tuesday 29th January, and finish at Taupo for the start of the carnival. I will make a decision on Monday as to whether there is enough interest to hold the camp.