Pt Chevalier Pirates

Recovery is more than what you do after the game. It’s how you learn to look after yourself along the way.

Wishing the Pt Chev U16s all the best as they head into their Grand Final today.

It was a privilege to have 24 of these young men through Wai Ora recently for a recovery and wellbeing workshop.

We opened our time together with karakia, followed by a short wānanga around recovery, self-care and something we believe should be non-negotiable for our rangatahi — learning to value and look after yourself.

For us, self-love isn’t just a phrase.

It’s understanding when your tinana needs rest.
It’s fuelling yourself properly.
It’s getting enough sleep.
It’s looking after your hinengaro.
It’s asking for help when you need it.
It’s creating habits away from the field that allow you to perform when it matters.

Recovery isn’t a sign that you’re doing less. It’s part of doing things well.

From there, the boys rotated through different recovery stations and got to experience some of the tools and methods we use with our wider Wai Ora whānau:

• Contrast therapy through our hot mineral and cold pools
• Normatec compression therapy
• Guided resistance and mobility work
• Percussion massage and foam rolling

Plenty of learning, plenty of laughs, and a little bit of competition along the way too.

What stood out most was the way these young men carried themselves. Respectful, polite, engaged and willing to learn. A credit to their whānau, coaches and the wider Pt Chev club.

For Wai Ora, opportunities like this mean a lot.

If we can share mātauranga with our rangatahi early — teaching them that recovery, hauora and caring for themselves are just as important as training hard — hopefully those lessons stay with them well beyond one season or one sport.

Performance matters. But so does the person underneath the jersey.

Go well today, boys. Trust the mahi, look after one another and enjoy the opportunity you’ve earned.

Pt Chev U16s — Grand Final day. Kia kaha.

Mō te Tinana. Mō te Wairua. Mōu.

1 more!! 🪎

Come support the Reserves tomorrow as they go head to head with Otahuhu in a Playoff for a spot in next weeks Grand Final 🏴‍☠️

It’s been a long season but the boys are charged up and ready to rip in 🔋

Oi Pirate

Yes you 🫵

It’s Old Boys Day this Saturday.

Put your colours on 💚 and get to Walker Park for our last game of the season.

Once a Pirate, Always a Pirate.

1 game or 100 games, your invited.

See you there with a full chilly bin from 12pm onwards.

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Calling out to all Pirates Sponsors 🫵

Join us this Saturday at Walker Park from 12pm for the last round of the season v Ponsonby United.

Bring your family and chilly bin.

Food on the house at The Ship to show our appreciation.

If the days not too long for you then you’re welcome to join us for a Beer & Kai back at the club from 5pm.

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Better late then never 🪎

Everything you see is available for purchase on our website.

Comment “Pirates” and we’ll send you the link 🔋

Aaron Holmes and New Zealand Sothebys International Realty are proud to team up with the Pt Chevalier Pirates. Any property referral that mentions the Pirates Partnership Program (PPP) and then lists and sells their property with Aaron Holmes triggers a $2,500 donation to the club on unconditional sale. This is open to all those who want to support the club, please DM Aaron Holmes | Auckland Real Estate or comment PPP and we will contact you with more info.

It is with heavy and broken hearts that your Pirate Family farewell you 💔

Truly a wonderful mate at the Ship.

We will never forget your Strength as a Player, Passion as a Coach and Loyalty as a Friend/Brother/Uso.

Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with our Sis Ursula, your beautiful children and extended Aiga during this difficult time.

Manuia lou malaga Uso.
We will never forget you.


Pirate for Life ☠️💚

To the Turner family, sending our love and deepest condolences. Rest easy to a true pirate Brent “Tosser” Turner. May you sail peacefully into the horizon.
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Update

- Tuesday Viewing with Brent has been moved to 6pm-8pm at Haven Falls
- Wednesday Service 1pm at Waikumete with cremation at 2pm
- Clubrooms will be open from 2.30pm for refreshments