Hundreds of legs will be taking to the fields at Blake Park as keen rugby players prepare to take part in day 3 of the Tai Mitchell Shield.

The Tai Mitchell tournament began in 1938, and is one of the most important events in the Bay of Plenty Junior Rugby calendar, run by the Bay of Plenty Primary Schools Rugby Council.

This year two pre-season qualifying tournaments have been held, splitting the 10 teams into two divisions: one playing for the Tai Mitchell Shield, and the other playing the Bill Murray Trophy.

The six teams that will compete for the Tai Mitchell Shield will be Te Puke, Tauranga West, Tauranga North, Tauranga East, Opotiki and Whakatane. The Bill Murray Trophy will be contested for by Galatea, Rangitaiki, Rotorua Maroon and Rotorua Gold.

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To see what else is happening in and around Tauranga today, check out SunLive's What's On listings below:

Saturday 8 July

Bay Network Singles Social Club

55+ who wish to make new friends & enjoy club activities, dining, shows, trips, bbq's etc. Mary-Anne 027 207 1690 or 576 9988

CarBoot Sale

And Car Wash 8-11am. Real Coffee, muffins and hot dog sausages with the works! Saturday 15th July, Community Church, 30 Evans Rd, Papamoa. $5.00 a site. Arthur 021 163 7691

Come Dancing Te Puke

Te Puke Scottish Society monthly dance, Saturday, 15th July, Te Puke War Memorial Hall, 7.30pm. Enjoy the company of like minded people with a love of dancing. Live band, great company, lovely supper. Door charge $7. Subs now due. Valerie 573 7093

Come Dancing Tonight

Come join us tonight for Sequence & Old time Dancing. Great music, supper. Entry $7.00 All welcome. Run by Tauranga Scottish Society. Greerton Hall 7-30 to 10-30pm Ph Nola 576 5076

Computer Lessons

Learn in your own time, at your own pace. Tauranga Library has a free course online to meet your needs. Visit one of our libraries to register.

Fan Zone Free public screening of All Blacks v The British & Irish Lions on large outdoor screen, 6.30pm Tauranga CBD waterfront. Bring the family, a blanket and be part of the action.

Fermentation Workshop

Nourishing gut-friendly foods such as kombucha, kefir, and fermented veggies at Kaimai HQ. 9am-1pm Fermented Drinks, 1.30pm- 4.00pm Fermented Veggies info http://bit.ly/2tFJKLg

Friendship Force International

Friendship & Home Hosting exchanges with other clubs worldwide. Barbara 574 5711 or email: regclothier@gmail.com www.thefriendshipforce.org

Genealogy Informal Group

Help given to assist you in your family research. Visitors welcome. $2 per head to cover afternoon tea costs. 1.30pm at 849 State Highway 29, Tauriko. Cathy 541 3335 a/h

Ian's Tai Chi Class

Saturday mornings at QE Park. Cancelled for the month of June.

Leisure Marching

Fun, fitness & friendship. Teams made up of adult members practice this non-competitive activity on various days & times throughout the week. Frances 544 1318 or 021 297 3407

LOL Laughter Wellness

Come & laugh away your winter blues. Arataki Community Centre 11-11.45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Meditation Workshop

Free workshop introducing meditation techniques and personal growth skills. Guest presenter Vera Svestanova will offer a half day workshop. 10am-2pm, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuck Way, Mt Maunganui. Ph/Text 021 121 5783

Messianic Meetings

Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515

Narcotics Anonymous Open Meetings

Sat 7.30-8.30pm & every Sun 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Mon 7-8pm & Fri 7.30-8.30pm, Hillier Centre. 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. Women's Meeting every Tues 10.30-11.30am Downstairs Hall, Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. 0800 NA TODAY

NZ Pug Rescue Fundraiser

Help those looking after Pugs who have lost their home, medical treatments, feeding and rehoming. Gold coin donation. Elizabeth St Community Centre Opp side of Elizabeth St from Tyremaster. 10am-2pm.

Petanque @ Club Mt Maunganui

Sat 1pm. Equip available, all levels welcome. Arnold 544 5598

Sunshine Dance Group

Come and enjoy an evening of Sequence Dancing & Socialising. Tea Dance Sat 29 July, Baptist Church Hall cnr Cameron & 13th Ave, 5-9pm. $5pp, tea 6.45pm, BYO food/drink.

Tauranga Meditation Group

Intro to meditation classes 1st Tues of month 7-8.30pm. General classes every 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month. $5 koha. Blind Foundation, 160 17th Ave, Tauranga. (Vehicular access opposite Historic Village)

Taoist Tai Chi

Intensive 4 hour Course. This is an opportunity to try out Taoist Tai Chi in an accelerated half day learning environment. $30 - no booking required 9.00am - 1.00pm 15 Koromiko Street, Judea. For information contact: John 576 9836

Tauranga Indoor Radio Control Car

Club race day. Mt Maunganui Sports Centre track set up from 8.00am. Practice starting asap. Come on down, have a look and maybe pick up a new hobby. www.tirccc.co.nz or our Facebook page.

Te Puke Branch NZ Soc Genealogists

Meets 10am - 12.00noon 2nd Saturday each month Te Puke Library Mark 542 0204

The Incubator

Jim Jones & The People's Temple live at 7pm, doors open 6.30pm, entry by donation. Historic Village http://bit.ly/2tCloBT

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940's - 90's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Well-being For Women

A wealth of insight, inspiration and practical take-home tools for you to embrace in your own life. Saturday 8th July from 1 pm -3 pm at The Atrium, Waipuna Hospice, 43 Waipuna Station Rd, Tauranga. $10. Bookings essential. Ph: Jeanette Macdonald 07 579 2373 or Ingrid Ward 021 952 690

ZEE Market

Come along & Support BOP PUG CLUB fundraiser at Zee Market Elizabeth St Hall 10am - 2pm