Waikato Marching Association

11/10/2026

Competition Season has begun!

Marching Auckland is hosting a Competition on the 21st of November at Manurewa Rugby Club. We are excited to have a panel of such accomplished judges at this event, including:
Sherryn Wells on Tech A,
Joanna Inwood on Tech B,
Erina Mayo on Tech C.
Penny Birchall and June Smith on Compliance,
And Samantha Morey on Display.

Come join us for a celebration of Marching and community!
OFC and Leisure teams are welcome!
21st November,
10:30am report (11am start)
Manurewa Rugby Club, 25 Pickering Avenue, Manurewa
Team Entry Fees: $40 Competitive, $30 Non-Competitive

Interested in entering your team?
Entry forms can be sent to [email protected]
Competitive entries are due 2 weeks prior (by the 7th of November), and the draw will be announced 1 week prior.

We can’t wait to see you there!

11/10/2026

📣❤️ THE 2026–2027 MARCHING WAIKATO SEASON IS HERE! ❤️📣

The countdown is ON! 🎉✨ We’re excited to share our competition dates for the upcoming season, and we can’t wait to see our amazing teams back on the floor, showing off their hard work, dedication, and marching magic! ❤️🖤🤍

📅 SAVE THESE DATES!
🥁 31 October – Field Day | Hamilton
❤️ 7 November – Competition | Tokoroa or Putāruru
🎉 14 November – Competition & Leisure | Hamilton
🥁 28 November – Competition | Rotorua
❤️ 13 February – Competition | Hamilton
🥁 20 February – Competition | Hamilton
🏆 6 March – WAIKATO CHAMPS | Hamilton

Whether you're marching, coaching, supporting, or cheering from the sidelines, we look forward to another fantastic season filled with teamwork, friendships, and plenty of marching spirit! ❤️✨

📣 Share this post, save the dates, and get ready for an incredible season!

Let's make the 2026–2027 season one to remember! ❤️🖤🤍
🥁❤️

29/09/2026

🥁✨ **MARCHING WAIKATO COMBINED DAY** ✨🥁

We’re excited to be joining together with **Leisure Marching** for a fantastic **Combined Marching Day!** ❤️💙💛🖤

📅 **Saturday 14 November 2026**
📍 **Gallagher Hockey Centre**

Come along and enjoy a great day of marching, friendship and fun as we bring together our competitive marchers and Leisure Marching teams for one special event.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our sport, catch up with familiar faces and enjoy performances from across the marching community.

👀 **Spectators are welcome — come along and support our marchers!**

📝 **To enter, click here:**
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More information, including times and the programme, will be shared closer to the day.

❤️💙💛🖤 **We can’t wait to see you there!**

17/09/2026

🎃🪩 GET READY TO BOO-GIE! 🪩🎃

Marching Waikato Association is bringing you a HALLOWEEN DISCO, and you’re invited!

Grab your friends, get your costumes ready and join us for a spook-tacular evening filled with music, dancing, games, prizes and plenty of Halloween fun! 👻💃

📅 Saturday 31 October 2026

⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm

📍 1 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton

🎟️ Entry: Just $5 per person!

Tickets are available by contacting Marching Waikato Association or at the door on the night!

🍟 Food and drinks available to purchase at the venue.

🏆 Prizes, games and activities!

🧙‍♀️ Halloween costumes are encouraged, so dress to impress!

🚫 This is an alcohol-free event.

Bring the whole family, have some fun and help support Marching Waikato! 💜🧡

We can’t wait to see you there for a frightfully fun night! 👻🎃

12/09/2026

11/09/2026

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! ❤️💛💙

Marching Waikato is pleased to announce that applications for our Participant Scholarship are now open!

The scholarship is available to all registered marchers who may need a little extra support to continue participating in the sport they love.

Support may be available towards fees, travel and other marching-related expenses.

📅 Applications close 26th September
📧 For an application or more information, contact [email protected]

Please share with your teams, marchers and families and help us make sure everyone has the opportunity to keep doing what they love. ❤️💛💙

Together in Precision – Proudly Waikato

23/08/2026

21/08/2026

Let's go Waikato.
Come on down to the Hamilton Women's Lifestyle Expo.
We can't wait to meet you.

18/08/2026

📣 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🙌

We’re looking for volunteers to help make this NZ Marching Champs 2027 a huge success! There are lots of roles to fill.

📅 Registrations close: 30 September 2026

Volunteer roles will be allocated at the November Board Meeting, so we need expressions of interest early to assist with planning and budgeting.

If you can help in any way put your hand up!
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Many hands make light work!

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