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SPORSAFE AHEAD OF THE GAME
Sportsafe are the proud sponsors of the ARL Nines and Now, he's anticipating the return of the Sportsafe ARL
are ahead of the game when it comes to sports Nines.
maintenance. "Last years' Nines tournament was great," says Mark.
Sportsafe emerged from the need to develop a "It was awesome to see clubs interact with each other on
preventative approach to equipment maintenance. and off the field. There was a huge amount of respect at
Owner Mark Miller says they aim to help comply with the tournament in 2015 and the Sportsafe team are really
health and safety requirements and, in turn, prolong the looking forward to returning to Whitianga again."
life of equipment. Sportsafe administration manager Nicole (Nic) Sorensen
"At the end of the day, your equipment needs to be in is also heavily involved in the rugby league community.
good order to prevent any health or safety issues, Nic has managed her sons' team through the ages where
especially injuries to players," says Mark. he played for Manurewa, Papakura, Howick and more
"Rugby league clubs will benefit in the long run." recently Otahuhu. Her daughter also plays for the Howick
Sportsafe and Gymleader as a whole is filled with rugby Hornets U9 open weight.
league enthusiasts. "The Sportsafe ARL Nines are good fun," says Nic.
Miller's first encounter with rugby league ties to the "Bring it on!"
Vodafone New Zealand Warriors.
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