Vodafone Wellington Lions Community Engagement 2010 - "Getting Behind Wellington"

The Vodafone Wellington Lions have a long history of commitment and dedication to aiding the Greater Wellington community.  Through player appearances around the city, school and charity visits, unwavering support of junior and club rugby as well as autographed materials for donations and charity auctions, the Vodafone Wellington Lions play a vital role throughout our province.

In 2010, the Vodafone Wellington Lions will continue their fantastic tradition of community engagement.  Players, coaches and team management alike will aid grassroots projects, working alongside local schools, clubs, charities, community groups and councils to initiate positive and meaningful change throughout the region.

School Engagement

Amongst other activities, the Vodafone Wellington Lions will be visiting local schools throughout the season, delivering important messages to the young community.

If you would like for your school to be considered as a potential venue for the Vodafone Wellington Lions to appear, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and let us know what community programmes exist at your school, as well as how we can help.  We can also arrange for Leo the Lion or some of the Vodafone Wellington Lions players to visit your school.

Charity Engagement

• Vodafone Foundation
• Ronald McDonald House
• Wellington Free Ambulance
• Wellington Children's Hospital

Community Engagement

• Volunteer Wellington

This year, the Vodafone Wellington Lions will be working closely with Volunteer Wellington as they continue to be active members of the Wellington community.  Players, coaches and team management will spend time during the season identifying, and completing, a number of different community projects, effectively working towards making a difference to their province.

• Wellington City Council
• Greater Wellington Regional Council
• Player Ambassadors
• Player Appearances

Junior and Club Rugby

The Vodafone Wellington Lions will be attending a number of important Junior Rugby tournaments in Wellington this year including:

• Williment Week
• Wellington Junior Rugby Interzone Tournament
• Schools Ambassadors programme
• Watermans Intermediate Tournament

Find out where the Vodafone Wellington Lions will be next in the calendar below: