SPORTING SUCCESS
Shane Dobson: Congratulations to Shane Dobson for his Bowhunting achievements to date. Shane took out the New Zealand Bowhunting Record – Fellow Stag with a 211 3/4’s Douglas Score, beating the previous recond of 205. This was judged in Whangarei at the Annual Bowhunting Tournament Queen’s Birthday Weekend. Shane also won the Bowhunting Section at the Wanganui Hunting & Fishing Tournament held over Labour Weekend. Shane as been involved in hunting for many years but 3 years ago took up bowhunting and has done extremely well in this growing sport. Bowhunting is become more and more popular due to the added difficulty in the hunt.
Raymond Dobson: A big congratulations to Raymond for being selected in the New Zealand Under 20s Training Squad. Raymond will be attending special training sessions at the Rugby Institute in Palmerston North. He is one of 45 players selected throughout New Zealand. The New Zealand team will be annouced early next year, so good luck to Raymond on making the team.
Ray has also gained selection into the Taranaki Rugby Accademy. This is the 1st step on the ladder to becoming a professional rugby player. Thanks to Taranaki Rugby, Raymond will be under the guidance of a professional trainer for weights, fitness and mental training, in hope that he will become an Air New Zealand Cup player.
Thoughout his rugby career Raymond has played seasonal rugby for the local Border team and has been a Taranaki Representive for many years. His selection has been a result of his game play in the Taranaki Under 20’s Representitive Team.
Raymond believes that none of these opportunities would have been possible without the support of his parents, Keith, Hirangi Dobson. They feel that Raymond’s achievements to date have been a combination of hard work, committment and determin-ation from their whole family.
Kia Kaha Ray. Wishing you every success.
Posted by Cath Sheard 
