50th JUBILEE BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT

CDISC is proud to announce that our club will be producing a 50th Jubilee Book for our Golden Jubilee in 2032!

The book will feature team lists, stats, photos and stories from across the decades, not just from our players and administrators, but also from our loyal supporters. It will cover CDISC’s history, along with the regional clubs that existed prior to CDISC including Manawatu Indian Sports Club, Wanganui Indians, and Manawatu/Wanganui Combined.

We’re honoured to have Associate Professor Geoff Watson as the Author. Geoff wrote the NZISA publication Sporting Foundations of New Zealand Indians and brings a deep understanding of sport, a strong connection to our region, and ties with many of our club members. We’re thrilled to have Geoff write this book and we look forward to working with him on this project.

A Book Committee has been formed consisting of Sandeep Patel (Project Lead), Mahendra Naran, Kiran Parbhu, Vijay Soma, Sanjay Patel, and Hits Patel. The team will support Geoff by gathering material, contacting club members, and coordinating the overall project. Planning is already under way, with initial meetings held to map out what the book will involve.

To help bring this book to life, we need your help! We’re calling on all past and present members, supporters, and families to dig through your archives for the following:

  • Photographs (digital and hard copies)

  • Past newsletters

  • Newspaper articles

  • Merchandise

  • Trophies and medals

  • Historical and notable stories

  • Contact details of those who will be able to tell us facts and stories about the past, and our previous clubs.

We ask that everyone start digging into the boxes in your garage, your photo albums, cabinets, and archives to look for anything that relates to CDISC and Indian sport in our Central Districts regions of Taranaki, Manawatu, and Hawkes Bay. No matter the size, we would love to see what is out there for inclusion in the book. 

We know how special the above items are. Anything shared with us will be treated respectfully and returned to you promptly. A record of all contributions will be kept and acknowledged in the final book. 

For any items and information you would like share, please contact Sandeep Patel on cd.isc@outlook.com or 021 136 1864.

Please feel free to forward this email, or advise of this project, to anyone outside of the club that may be able to assist in providing information.

As material is being collated, we will begin holding interviews starting with those involved in the early days of the Manawatu and Wanganui Indians, and Manawatu/Wanganui Combined eras, and then moving through the decades as we progress further.

This is a monumental project that will capture the teams, players, stories, legacy, spirit and camaraderie of CDISC for future generations. The process will take time, and we’re counting on your support to help make this book truly special.

Thanks,

CDISC Jubilee Book Committee

2025 NZIHC HOCKEY SQUAD

IT’S ALMOST GAME TIME – CDISC IS COMING FOR THE DC!

Central Districts Indian Sports Club is proud to unleash a squad ready to roar at the New Zealand Indian Hockey Championship this King’s Birthday Weekend in Hamilton.

With Mitesh Patel steering the ship as Captain and Amanjot Singh Kullar as his fierce Vice Captain, this team means business. We’ve got firepower. We’ve got grit. We’ve got unfinished business on that turf.

Debut buzz? Oh yes.

• Joban Sidhu steps in officially after impressing as a last-minute call-up in 2024 – and he’s bringing the heat!

• Rahul Naickar earns his first cap – watch this space, he’s got game.

Return of the fan favourites? You bet!

• Krishan Gajadhar is back in CD colours, ready to weave his magic.

• Sachan Dadrah returns with that signature hustle and hunger – exactly what this team thrives on.

And perhaps the most heartfelt twist – the legendary Rakesh Desai trades his stick for the coach’s board. From player to Head Coach, he’s now the heartbeat on the bench, leading a new generation with wisdom, fire, and pride.

This isn’t just a team.
This is a movement.
This is CDISC 2025.

Hamilton – we’re coming.
Let’s write history.

#cd4life

NOTICE OF 43rd AGM

NOTICE OF 43rd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025.

Time: 11.00am to 12.30pm.

Venue: Central Normal School, Tile Room (off Hall Foyer), Featherston Street, Palmerston North.

Agenda:
1.  Welcome.
2.  Apologies.
3.  Minutes Silence.
4.  Confirmation of Previous AGM Minutes.
5.  2024 Presidents Report.
6.  2024 Financial Report.
7.  Election of Officers:
     -  President (current President will be stepping down)
     -  Vice President
     -  Secretary
     -  Treasurer
     -  Committee (4 members minimum)
     -  NZISA Delegates (2 members minimum)
     -  Financial Reviewer.
8.  General Business:
     -  2025 NZ Indian Hockey Championship - Hamilton (31 May to 2 June)
     -  2025 NZ Indian Golf Open - Christchurch (19 October)
     -  2026 NZ Indian Hockey Championship - hosted by CDISC
     -  2026 NZ Indian U23 Hockey Tournament - potentially hosted by CDISC
     -  CDISC 50th Jubilee Book Debrief
     -  Other business.

As mentioned above, Kiran Parbhu will be stepping down from the Presidents role after another successful tenure. A big thank you must be given to Kiran for all his hard work, dedication, and commitment he has provided CDISC. Therefore, CDISC will require a new President to be elected at this AGM. If you are interested in this role, please contact Kiran or any Executive Member to discuss.

Please email us if you have anything to add to the General Business section. All documents will be supplied to attendees on the day.

If you would like to attend the AGM virtually, please email the club in advance so we can connect you on the day and provide you with any associated documents in advance.

We do hope to see as many members as possible attending the AGM this year, but if there are any apologies please email these in advance or advise a CDISC Committee Member.

As usual, we require members to join the executive and committee for 2025. We need both local members to help us promote and engage with those in our region, and members who now reside outside our region to give us a hand with various club items. It is a casual and friendly atmosphere where we carry out our meetings online to organise the events that we attend and host. 

Thanks,
Central Districts Indian Sports Club Inc.

2024 NZIHC HOCKEY SQUAD

The 2024 NZISA New Zealand Indian Hockey Championship is coming up on Saturday 1st to Monday 3rd June in North Harbour!

The return to the summit is over a week away! This year, the 16 blokes tasked with capturing the Dhyan hand Trophy are under the leadership of a new captain, Mitesh Patel. Mitesh will don the armband and lead the men into battle.

Armanjot, his Vice Captain, has been setting the hockey world alight since last year's King's Birthday Tournament and will serve as a strong and influential leader on the turf. The squad has a few new faces this year, with Raj Bhana and Kailesh Leatham adding their experience, and Manwinder Nagra adding his youth and flair in his CD debut.

Nevertheless, the team still carries the strong Central District legacy, and with supporters on the sideline, who are easily the loudest, proudest, and most fun, the journey over the Harbour Bridge to challenge for the DC promises to be a belter.

The draw for the weekend can be downloaded here or viewed below. Livestreaming details to follow shortly…

NZ HERITAGE HOCKEY CHAMPIONS!

CDISC members Connor Narasy, Amanjot Singh, together with the New Zealand Indian Sports Association Inc. Men’s hockey team, get it done against NZ Fiji Men’s in the final of the NZ Heritage Hockey tournament!

It is awesome to see both players representing CDISC over the weekend, and we can’t wait to see them back in CD colours in two months time!

Check out all the action from the New Zealand Heritage Hockey Tournament here: https://www.youtube.com/@NZHeritageHockey

NZ MASTERS WINNERS

It was great to see some of our CDISC partake in the Hockey New Zealand Masters Tournament in Wellington over the past week with Yogesh Hari (for Tauranga), Melesh Patel (North Harbour), Sunil Hira and Vijay Soma (Wellington).

A huge congratulations to Vijay and Sunil for taking out the 35+ Grade for Wellington! All players were supported on the side line by a number of CD support crew turn out over the week.

NOTICE OF 42nd AGM

NOTICE OF 42nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Date: Sunday 25th February 2024.
Time: 11.00am to 12.30pm.
Venue: Central Normal School, Tile Room (off Hall Foyer), Featherston Street, Palmerston North.
Agenda:
1. Welcome
2. Apologies
3. Minutes Silence
4. Confirmation of previous AGM Minutes
5. 2023 President's Report
6. 2023 Financial Report
7. Election of Officers:
    - President
    - Vice President
    - Secretary
    - Treasurer
    - Committee (4 members minimum)
    - NZISA Delegates (2 members minimum, 3 maximum)
    - Financial Reviewer
7. General Business:
    - Other business

Please get in touch if you have anything to add to the General Business section. 

As usual, we require members to join the executive and committee for 2024. We need both local members to help us promote and engage with those in our region, and members who now reside outside our region to give us a hand with various club items. It is a casual and friendly atmosphere where we carry out our meetings online to organise the events that we attend and host. Further documents in relation to the AGM will be circulated shortly. 

We do hope to see as many members as possible attending the AGM this year, but if there are any apologies please email these in advance. Any queries you may have leading up to the AGM please do not hesitate to contact us.

2023 NZISA GOLF OPEN

Golf is all go! North Harbour Indian Sports Club is proud to be hosting the 2023 NZISA Golf Open on Friday 24 November 2023 at the Huapai Golf Club in Riverhead, Auckland.

North Harbour aim to host a great weekend away for both competitive and social golfers. More detailed information will be sent out in the upcoming weeks.

For all queries in the meantime please contact info.nhisc@gmail.com

The NZISA Golf Open has grown in popularity over recent years, so round up the troops and mark this date on the calendar!

This will be a good lead into the weekend, with the NZISA 60th Anniversary Celebration being held on the evening of Saturday 25 November in Auckland. Tickets on sale now!

 
 

NZISA 60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The NZISA 60th Anniversary Celebration is to be held at Alexandra Park, Auckland on Saturday 25th November 2023. The evening will celebrate 60 years of NZISA and include the presentation of awards, speeches, and dinner including canapés and complimentary beverage on arrival.

Tickets are $89.00 per person, and are limited so first in, first served. There will be no door sales on the night. Please download and complete the Ticket Sales Form, and email to nzisa@outlook.co.nz with confirmation of payment. Sales close on 31st October 2023.

For all details and to download the Ticket Sales Form, visit: https://www.nzisa.org.nz/latest-news/2023/8/18/nzisa60th

CDISC WIN T&G SHIELD!

CD WIN T&G SHIELD!

More history was created over the 2023 King’s Birthday Tournament, with CDISC winning the Turners & Growers (T&G) Hockey Challenge Shield for the first time!

CD has played a number of challenges over the years, but have not managed to uplift the T&G Shield until this year. The Men’s B Section Final against Wellington B became a Shield Challenge as Wellington were the current holders at that game, with CD’s fine 2-0 win in the final allowing us to lift the shield for the first time.

The Turners & Growers Hockey Challenge Shield, commonly known as the ‘T&G’, came about in 1973 where NZISA decided to introduce a Hockey Challenge to be played like the famous Ranfurly Shield. Donated by Turners and Growers, a fruit auction business, rules governing the shield was implemented, and have changed over the years.

The shield was officially introduced in 1975 with Christchurch being the inaugural winners. Clubs had a three-year maximum tenure.

In 1994 only B teams from Auckland, Pukekohe, Wellington, and North Harbour could challenge against Christchurch, Waikato, Central Districts and Bay of Plenty teams. Clubs no longer had to relinquish the shield if regular challenges were held.

In 2008 it was decided that clubs now had to play two games per year or accept a challenge at QBT. In recent years, with challenges not being able to be formed, the T&G has been taken straight to QBT (now KBT) and played throughout the weekend.

CDISC has contested the T&G Shield in:

  • 1993 against Wellington: WISC 1, CDISC 0

  • 1997 against Pukekohe: PISC 6, CDISC 3

  • 2019 against Christchurch: CISC 3 (4), CDISC 3 (2)

  • 2023 against Wellington: CDISC 2, WISC 0.

2023 KBT MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

KBT is done and dusted, but CD has one more achievement to celebrate. Our prestigious KBT Most Valuable Player is a special award, where only the highest calibre of players have had their names etched on the trophy, consisting of the match winning ball that took CD to win the Dhyan Chand Trophy in 2008.

For this year, CDISC is proud to announce our 2023 CDISC KBT MVP is... AMANJOT SINGH! At only 15 years of age, Amanjot was the talk of KBT for his fine skills on the turf ALL weekend, which also saw him named in the KBT Tournament Team.

We're proud to have both Amanjot and his brother Jeevanjot represent our club, and have their family now part of the CD Family. We look forward to both of them being key players for CDISC in the A-Section next year, which Aman has confirmed as "I'll definitely be back for years and years!".

Amanjot Singh presented with the MVP trophy by CDISC Life Member Paul Patel QSM.

CD WIN KING’S BIRTHDAY TOURNAMENT B SECTION!

CDISC back in the A Section!

The 2023 NZISA King’s Birthday Tournament was a HUGE success for CDISC with our club winning the Men’s B Section! The squad won all four games and played some outstanding hockey all weekend. To top off a fantastic weekend, the final was also a T&G (Turners and Growers) Shield Challenge, which CD took home for the first time with its fantastic 2-0 win over Wellington B! More on the T&G Shield here. 

The squad saw three debutants this year with Connor Narasy, Amanjot Singh, and Jeevanjot Singh joining the CD Family, who all contributed to our success on field with Connor being top goal scorer of the B Section and scoring 4 in the first game, and Amanjot taking out the prestigious CDISC MVP award!

CDISC could not be prouder of the group of players, coaches, and managers who banded together to make this weekend such a huge success, and of course, to the loyal CD supporters who travelled to Wellington to support our club. CD was the talk of the turf with the stunning performance by our team, and of the very vocal supporters CD had on the side line.

Moving to the A Section is a boost to our club, as we strive to attain the coveted Dhyan Chand Trophy and taste the sweet success that achievement will provide. It has been sometime between drinks with CDISC last winning the A Section in 2008.

A big thank you to NZISA for hosting KBT, and for arranging games to be livestreamed via Local Gecko Productions. All CDISC games were livestreamed and can be found below, along with our own player medal and MVP presentation that occured straight after NZISA prizegiving. All other KBT livestreamed games are on the NZISA website.

We also thank our hosts, Wellington Indian Sports Club, who we have great ties with due to many of our members now living in the Wellington region and being members of WISC by way of playing hockey for their club and by being on their committee. Thank you WISC!

2024 will be an exciting year for CDISC, and we look forward to seeing more success on the field. Stats for the 2023 weekend are below, and photos below.

RESULTS

  • GAME 1 Round Robin: Central Districts 5 - Wellington B 0

    Player of the Match – Connor Narasy.

  • GAME 2 Round Robin: Central Districts 6 - Waikato 1

    Player of the Match – Amanjot Singh.

  • GAME 3 Semi-Final: Central Districts 2 - Bay of Plenty 1

    Player of the Match – Yogesh Hari.

  • GAME 4 Final: Central Districts 2 - WISC B 0

    Player of the Match - Hitesh Patel.

MEN’S B TOURNAMENT TEAM

Amanjot Singh, Connor Narasy, Hitesh Patel, Krishan Gajadhar, Mitesh Patel, and Yogesh Hari.

MEN’S B HIGHEST GOAL SCORER

Connor Narasy – 6 (4 scored in Game 1).

PHOTOS

Photos courtesy of CDISC members, Local Gecko Productions, and NZISA. More photos to come!

CDISC PLAYERS & MVP PRESENTATION

CDISC LIVESTREAMED GAMES

Game 1 - Central Districts v. Wellington B

Game 2 - Central Districts v. Waikato

Game 3 (Semi Final) - Central Districts v. Bay of Plenty

Game 4 (Final) - Central Districts v. Wellington B (T&G Shield Challenge)

2023 KBT INFORMATION

KBT is now just one week away! Information relating to KBT is as follows:

CDISC KBT TEAM

Congratulations to the players named in the team to compete at KBT. It is an exciting looking team with a mixture of experience and youth giving us good depth across the field. We welcome three new players who will play in their first tournament  - Connor Narasy, Amanjot Singh & Jeevanjot Singh. We look forward to seeing you in action in the club colours over the weekend! Alongside a capable playing squad we have an equally capable management team of Dylan (Pete) Patel, Milan Ranchhod, Rohin Pate,l and Jit Patel, all of who will be taking on management roles with the team for the first time. 

KBT DRAW

The draw can be found below, or downloaded in PDF here. Also check out www.nzisa.org.nz for all details relating to KBT.

KBT LIVESTREAMING

If you can't make it to KBT, you can cheer us on wherever you may be thanks to NZISA livestreaming. Our two pool matches will be streamed with potential for us to be in a livestreamed semi-final and final. Links to the livestreaming matches can be found on the NZISA website here.

Game One
CDISC vs. Wellington B. - Saturday 11.40am

Game Two
CDISC vs. Waikato - Sunday 10.10am

B-Section Semi-finals 
Sunday - 3.10pm or 3.25pm (TBA) 

B-Section Final
Monday - 9am (TBA)

 
 

FUNDING

A huge thank you to the Pub Charity Limited for providing is funding to attend and partake and KBT this year. Without their support we could not attend, especially in this current financial environment. Pub Charity have been supporters of CDISC for sometime and we greatly appreciate their support to our club.

2023 OFFICE BEARERS

CDISC held their 41st Annual General Meeting last month, where the following office bearers were elected for 2023:

President: Kiran Parbhu

Vice President: Hitesh Patel

Secretary: Rakesh Desai

Treasurer: Kanu Ravji

Committee: Dylan Patel, Mahendra Naran, Milan Ranchhod, Rohin Patel, Sandeep Patel, Sanjay Patel, Vijay Soma

Financial Reviewer: Ray Philips.

A big thank you to those who attended, and to the above members for again being involved in the running of our club. An official welcome to new committee members, Dylan Patel, and to Rakesh Desai for taking on the Secretary’s role.

More details will be announced regarding this years events.

NOTICE OF 41st ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Date: Sunday 12th February 2023.

Time: 12.30pm to 2.00pm.

Venue: Central Normal School, Tile Room (off Hall Foyer), Featherston Street, Palmerston North.

Agenda:

1. Welcome
2. Apologies
3. Minutes Silence
4. Confirmation of previous AGM Minutes
5. 2022 President's Report (download here)
6. 2022 Financial Report
7. Proposed Changes to Rules & Regulations Document (download here)
8. Election of Officers:
    - President
    - Vice President
    - Secretary
    - Treasurer
    - Committee (4 members minimum)
    - NZISA Delegates (2 members minimum, 3 maximum)
    - Financial Reviewer
0. General Business:
    - Review of Subscription Fees 
    - 2023 Club Events
    - Funding options and viability
    - Other business

As usual, we require members to join the executive and committee for 2023. We need both local members to help us promote and engage with those in our region, and members who now reside outside our region to give us a hand with various club items. It is a casual and friendly atmosphere where we carry out our meetings online to organise the events that we attend and host. 

Further documents in relation to the AGM will we circulated shortly. 

We do hope to see as many members as possible attending the AGM this year, but if there are any apologies please email these in advance. Any queries you may have leading up to the AGM please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thanks,
Central Districts Indian Sports Club Inc.

NZISA SHIRES GOLF OPEN - FINAL DETAILS

We’re ONE week away from the 2022 NZISA Shires Golf Open!

Download the final newsletter HERE which outlines all the event information for players and supporters.

We have 82 players registered, and many more supporters attending, so it will be a great weekend.

CDISC players and supporters will have their costs subsidised, so please get in touch with us.

NZISA GOLF OPEN NEWSLETTER & REGISTRATION FORM

CDISC is hosting the 2022 New Zealand Indian Sports Association Inc. Golf Open on Saturday 24th September at the Dannevirke Golf Club.

Please see the attached Newsletter which outlines initial event information, along with the official Registration Form that is to be used for the event.

Newsletter 1

Registration Form (Word) or Registration Form (PDF)

Registrations Forms are to be submitted by Friday 26th August at the latest, and are to be emailed direct to CDISC (cd.isc@outlook.com) with a copy to NZISA (nzisa@outlook.co.nz).

It is shaping up to be a fantastic event with lots of interest shown to date.