News 2013
Christmas Drinks
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 6:30pm to 10:30 pm
Come up to the club for our Christmas Drinks for 2013.
As per usual there will be nibbles provided, carols sung, and father christmas for the kiddies.
Hope to see you all there!
ADVANCED WARNING: PRESEASON TRAINING
Starting Thursday, 23 Jan 2014
Thursday, 23 Jan 2014 - light training session (e.g. Touch Footy), optional
Thursday, 30 Jan 2014 - Light training session, optional
Thursday, 6 Feb 2014 - Info session, BBQ, light training session, compulsory
Tuesday, 11 February - Full pre-season training commences, compulsory
ANNUAL REPORT
If you'd like a copy of the Annual Report, email kim@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au
OC finished 2013 in a strong position on and off the field.
The 2013 Committee was returned with only a few exceptions.
Richard Czeglik retires as Vice President (but remains on the Committee). Daniella Di Girolamo and Paull Francis both retire from the Committee. Thanks to all for their hard work in 2013, and we look forward to another great year.
President: Kim Evans
Vice-President: Lenny Eilers
Registrar: Rob Paprzycki
Secretary: Sue Thewlis
Treasurer: Amanda Porteous
Committee Members: Stewart Douglas, Simon Allport, Jack Campion
Director of Rugby: Danny McCartan
Director of Junior Rugby: Stew Frew
Selectors: Doug Mein and Ian Walker
Last but not least, Mike McCrea is retiring as Head Coach due to work commitments. We thank him warmly for his contribution; he has had a big hand in OC's resurgence over the last 4 years and the techniques and disciplines that he has instilled into the playing group has set the platform for our current and future successes across all grades. Thankfully Michael will still be around and supporting the club particularly through the OC Player Trust. It was originally Michael's vision to establish the Trust and he has been instrumental since then in its setup and fundraising activities.
OZTAG @ TREGENZA
Oztag is on Tregenza Oval this Spring/Summer so come out on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm to support the teams full of OC men, women and juniors and enjoy a cleansing ale and a snag! Wednesdays at 7pm is the social comp including lots of OC mums, dads and our juniors.
ADELAIDE TO HOST U20s CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014
In 2014, the Australian Rugby Union will run a comprehensive Under 20s Representative program.
This tournament will be run between Friday 21 February and Thursday 27 February in Adelaide.
This program will ensure the competitiveness of the Australian Under 20s Team that will participate in the IRB Under 20s World Cup, which is due to be held in New Zealand in July/August (2014).
The Under 20 Junior Falcons have been invited to participate in a Southern States Under 20s Tournament featuring QLD Country, NSW Country, ACT, Victoria and WA.
NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2014
New domestic Rugby competition in 2014!
"This new competition will be a tremendous opportunity for Rugby fans to support teams from across the country in a local competition"
ARU CEO Bill Pulver The ARU announced it will launch a new domestic Rugby competition in 2014, the National Rugby Championship (NRC), to excite fans and further enhance the pathway to develop elite players, coaches and match officials.
Read more here: ausrug.by/1feALRz
SA is bidding to enter a team. Keep your fingers crossed!
SOUTHERN WARRIORS HEAD COACH 2014
SA Rugby has announced the appointment of Kathryn Cherry as Head Coach of the Southern Warriors Sevens Team for 2014.
Kim Evans will continue in the role of Team Manager for the team.
The Southern Warriors will begin preparations shortly in the lead up to the 2014 National Women's Sevens Championships which will be held at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 March.
A selection program including open trial sessions and a training schedule will be communicated in coming weeks.
2014 COACHING & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
We are happy to announce the following appointments. Further appointments are still being considered.
1st XV: Head Coach, Peet Arnold
2nd XV: Stewart Douglas and James Irving
3rd XV: Graham Raymond (TBC)
4th XV: Lenny Eilers and Nick Porter
GYM SESSIONS
The club gym is open for business! If you want to come on down and work on your strength and conditioning over the off-season head down to OCs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm, and Saturdays at 10am. All welcome!
Summer Development Junior Academy
SA Rugby is running a Summer Development Junior Academy throughout the 2013/2014 summer, commencing on Sunday 24 November. Get your team mates and friends together and enjoy a summer Rugby experience! More details at http://www.SARUgby.com.au/news/summer-development-junior-academy/
7s Twilight Series
Starting at Dry creek. Series running 15th, 22nd and 29th November
Draw here
Dot Rogers
With sadness we farewell Dot Rogers, Bert Rogers' widow, who passed away last week after a long illness at the age of 91.
Our condolences and love go to Dot's friends and family. Bert and Dot were great club people; Bert was a revered President but he and Dot were an even greater partnership. Bert and Dot were like parents to the players of the time, many of whom were from interstate or overseas. They would open their home to club members, and were generous with their time and affection. In the pre-clubrooms era, they would bring out a tent to Tregenza to provide shelter for the players as they came in from from the weather, and there they would find Mother Dot waiting with hot cups of tea and scones for them.
The money raised from Dot's High Tea in the tent was the start of the club's deposit for the construction of the clubrooms.
Next time you find yourself leaning on the bar, say a thanks and goodbye to our Dot.
Mackenzie Sadler
Massive congratulations to OC's Mackenzie Sadler who has been selected in the Australian Schoolgirls Sevens Training Squad in preparation for the 2014 Youth Olympics to be held in China!
Mackenzie, d'Arcy and the other fab SA girls making a splash on the national rugby stage are being feted at SA Rugby's Spring Tour lunch on 22 Nov. Let us know if you'd like to come along and show them that you love them! ($32 at the Alehouse).
Bocce
ROUND 2: Saturday, 14 Dec 2013 More Bocce at the club this Saturday night from 7pm. Come along for a throw of the balls, prizes for the winners, a few friendly ales, and cricket on the TV.
We'll be playing a little social bocce (a little like bowls or petanque) on Saturday nights over the summer.
Details are still being ironed out but if you are interested, register your interest here.
Summer 7s series
Twilight Fixtures
8th November, 22nd November, 13th December
TREGENZA OVAL
You may have heard that the cricket pitch on Tregenza is being removed.
For those who have not already wandered past this week, the view looks something like this.
2013 NOTICE OF MEETINGS JUNIORS ANNUAL MEETING
6.30pm, Tuesday 29 October 2013 in the clubrooms
We'll be having a debrief of 2013, go through some official business, and plan for the 2014 season. ALL WELCOME! If you would like to get more involved with your club, please let us know. We are always looking for more volunteers to be on the Juniors subcommittee. Contact Jane Richards for more information at jane.richards@gmail.com
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Where: Clubrooms When: 7.00pm, Thursday 5 December 2013
For the purposes of presentations of the officers' reports, annual accounts and balance sheet, for the election of new Life Members and for the election of officers and selectors. Financial social members with voting rights, financial playing members and life members are entitled to attend and vote at the meeting, or may appoint a proxy in writing. Formal notices of AGM will be mailed to all financial members.
NOMINATIONS ARE INVITED FOR:
Life Membership for at least ten years of conspicuous service
Quindecim for fifteen years of senior rugby
Committee Positions: President, Vice President, Registrar, Secretary, Treasurer, Selectors (2) Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Committee Members Enquiries to Sue Thewlis at sthewlis1@bigpond.com or on 0431 566 116
RUGBY CLINIC FOR GIRLS!
SUNDAY, 3 NOVEMBER 2013 Tregenza Oval @ 11.00am to 2.00pm
Old Collegians is hosting a fun day of rugby for girls aged 12 to 18.
We are sure there are a lot of future Aussie reps in our midst and we want to flush them out! Younger girls are also welcome and we will have age appropriate activities for them too. There will be coaching, games, fun activities and prizes. A flyer is attached.
RSVP to kim@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au
HONG KONG SEVENS 2014
If anyone out there in OC-land thinks they might be interested in coming to Hong Kong in March 2014 for the HK7s, either just as a tourist or to play in the Kowloon 10s, shout out! We're trying to firm up some details now and will organise a tour if there's enough interest...
OZTAG @ TREGENZA
The Glenunga Oztag Comp is moving to Tregenza this Spring/Summer so sort out your team ASAP and email Oztag here to register your interest!
Come 'n' Try Sessions, 6pm at Tregenza Monday 28 Oct 2013, Wednesday 30 Oct 2013, Monday 4 Nov 2013, Wednesday 6 Nov 2013
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays for Open, Mixed & Junior Teams
ENTER YOUR TEAMS NOW!!
Black Falcons Fundraiser
TEXAS HOLD 'EM!
SA Rugby are having a no-limit Texas hold'em poker tournament on 8th Nov to raise funds for the Adelaide Black Falcons tour of NZ next year.
The tournament should be a great night with over $2000 in prizes to be won!
Please support the team and pass the word around.
Check out the event on www.facebook.com/events/227342737431685/ or contact kim@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au and we'll pass on your details.
CLUB BAR OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
Just a reminder that the club bar is open over the off-season, every Thursday and Saturday night from 6pm.
We also expect to be opening for Oztag on Mondays and Wednesdays when it starts up in a couple of weeks.
Pop by for a cleansing ale.
BARTERCARD SPRING TOUR LUNCH
SA Rugby's annual Spring Tour lunch will be at the Coopers Alehouse on Friday 22 November. Stick it in your diaries. More details to follow soon...
CHRISTMAS DRINKS
At the clubrooms, Thursday 19 December
Eliz 7 Winners 2013
Back L-R: Blake Giarola, Chris Steel, Mitch Sallis, Chingy Mpala, Liam McDonough, Peter Cross, Ben Suttell, Chips Bartlett
Front L-R (kneeling): George Bretag-Norris, Nat Linder-Patton, Jim Hopkinson, Timmy Chew
Club Awards
HJ "Bert" Rogers Memorial Trophy for Administrative Services - Amanda Porteous
Warren Bully Memorial Trophy for Best Club Supporter - Jill and Peter Allen
Alan Spry Memorial 'spirit of Rugby" Trophy - Stewart Frew
Canterbury Award for Special Achievement - Lenny Eilers
Stewart Wood Memorial Trophy for the best Clubman - Todd Graham
Bernie McQueen Tackling Trophy for Best Tackler - Chris Steel
Owen Clarke Points Kicking Trophy - Stuart Roberston
Mike von Berg Trophy for Consistency, Courage and Commitment - James Denley
Willie Wilson Memorial Trophy for Best First Season Player - Brett Patterson
Stewart Douglas Award for Best Graduate from Junior Rugby - Stewart Nutt
Bob George Memorial Trophy for Best and Fairest Player - Gary Mann
PLAYERS' PLAYERS:
1st XV - Gary Mann
Angus Crawford Memorial Trophy, 2nd XV - Fraser Murison
3rd XV - Robert Porteous
4th XV - Sam Walwyn
Sandi Jenni Medal, Women's XV - El Casciano
MOST IMPROVED PLAYERS:
1st XV - Tim Dawes
2nd XV - Oliver Cole
3rd XV - Nick Howlett
4th XV - Peter Cowen
Women's XV - Geraldine Yam
BEST BACKS:
G Bainbridge Memorial Trophy, 1st XV - Chris Bartlett
McQualter Memorial Trophy, 2nd XV - James Denley
C Holdich Memorial Trophy, 3rd XV - Jono Gill
4th XV - Harley Simmonds
Women's XV - Nadia Di Girolamo
BEST FORWARDS:
E Yule Memorial Trophy, 1st XV - Gary Mann
J Forwood Memorial Trophy, 2nd XV - Diego Caldarola
W Templeton Memorial Trophy, 3rd XV - Ryan Nielsen
4th XV - Paul Cleary
Women's XV - Daniella Di Girolamo
ELIZABETH SEVENS
The 2013 Elizabeth Rugby Sevens Tournament will take place on Saturday 19 October at Elizabeth RUFC, Womma Reserve, Elizabeth West.
In its 56th year, the Elizabeth Sevens is the longest running Rugby Sevens tournament in the southern hemisphere.
This year is set to be bigger and better than ever before!
The tournament is open to Under 18, Over 35, Open Men and Open Women's teams.
Let us know ASAP if you're interested in playing so we can submit teams
OZTAG @ TREGENZA
Yes, the rumours are true! The Glenunga Oztag Comp is moving to Tregenza this Spring/Summer so start sorting out your teams! Oztag expects to have comps on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Graham Raymond
Graham was elected a Life Member of Old Collegians. Presentation Night of 4th October 2013
Cricket
Cricket at Tregenza in the Summer months has finally come to a close leaving Tregenza to Old Collegians for full use of the oval during the Summer. The pitch has now been dug up.
This leaves the club open for juniors' training, Oztag and more for full year-round use of the club
2nds & 3rds Premiers
A fantastic end to what has been a wonderful season at Old Collegians!
Match reports of 1sts, 2nds & 3rds
2nds Premiers
3rds Premiers
JUNIOR AWARDS 2013
Junior Presentation Night this year was amazing.
We don't think there has ever been quite as many people in the clubrooms!
It was a great way to finish our year, and to recognise the hard work and talent of our youngsters, their coaches and managers.
Thanks again to all of them, and congratulations to our award winners!
Maxine & Ian Walker Trophy, Coach's Award Under 16s: Sebastian Thompson
Trish Abbott Trophy for Best Girl, Under 7s and 8s: Alexandra Humble
John & Judy Brady Trophy for Most Improved: Colin Tilson
John & Judy Brady Trophy for Best Junior Clubman: Rhys Frew
Joyce Spry Scholarship: Luke Howes
Howard Clay Scholarship : Nickolas Litchfield
Jack Steel Trophy for Commitment to Rugby: Carl Arnold
Luke Callaghan Trophy, Junior Club Captain: Charlie Pickford & Rhys Frew
Players' Player, Under 7s: Lana Hollway
Players' Player, Under 8s: James List
Players' Player, Under 10s: Ethan Hickman
Players' Player, Under 12s: Edwin Dodd
Players' Player, Under 14s: Ollie Horne
Players' Player, Under 16s: Luke Howes
Achievement Trophy, Under 7s: Daniel Howes
Achievement Trophy, Under 8s: Ethan Frew
Achievement Trophy, Under 10s: Slade Hollway
Achievement Trophy, Under 12s: Max Linton
Achievement Trophy, Under 14s: Ben Hower
Achievement Trophy, Under 16s: Isaac Hayes
Trophy for Best Tagger, Under 7s: Ivan Arnold
Alex Rokobaro Trophy for Best Tackler, Under 8s: Ryan Barlow
Rod Hauser Trophy for Best Tackler, Under 10s: Carl Arnold
Bob Burgess Trophy for Best Tackler, Under 12s: Abigail Howes
Denis Hayden Trophy for Best Tackler, Under 14s: Charlie Dubois
Michael Raymond Trophy for Best Tackler, Under 16s: James Francis
Coach's Award Under 7s: Jackson Denley
Coach's Award Under 8s: Sam Brady
Meryl & Hugh Kerr-Grant Trophy, Coach's Award Under 10s: Harry List
Peter "Doc" Douglas Trophy, Coach's Award Under 12s: Edwin Dodd
Julie & David Turner Trophy, Coach's Award Under 14s: Rory Illman
One other award was presented on the night: the Alan Spry Memorial Trophy for Portraying the True Spirit of Rugby was presented to our Director of Junior Rugby, Stewart Frew.
It would normally be awarded at Senior Presentation Night, but we wanted to present it in front of the people Stew has worked so hard for all year. There can be no doubt that Stewart portrays the 'true spirit of rugby'. That spirit can be hard to define, but it is something like a blend of mateship, contribution, fairness, encouragement and plain old fun.
We are very lucky at OCs; so many of our people glow with 'rugby spirit', but Stewart takes it to the next level. Not only is he filled with his own spirit of rugby, but his enthusiasm and love of the game spills out and infects everyone around him. A rugby Johnny Appleseed, he plants the love of rugby where-ever he goes in the hearts of the people he meets. The wonderful vibe in the Juniors this year has delighted everyone and has made us a much stronger club, and is due in no small part to Stew's simple, contagious 'sprit of rugby'.
The force is strong in this one. We thank and congratulate him.
2013 Grand Finals - Victoria Park - 21 September
Be there. Be loud & proud. Be in red & blue.
9:00am 4th XV: Adelaide University v Onkaparinga 10:20am Women's XV: Onkaparinga v Southern Suburbs 11:40am 3rd XV: Old Collegians v Brighton 1:00pm U18: Burnside v Onkaparinga 2:20pm 2nd XV: Old Collegians v Brighton 3:40pm 1st XV: Brighton v Old Collegians
Entry: Adults $15, concession $12 (both include free drink and program) and children under 18 are free.
Food & Beverages: Gourmet BBQ and other foods, Coopers bars Kids' Activities: Bouncy castle!!
Parking: No parking available for the public at venue itself, however there will be a drop off zone available adjacent to the venue off of Fullarton Rd. Reserved parking (for invited guests and selected club officials) and disabled parking is available adjacent to the venue off of Fullarton Rd. Wakefield St, adjacent to the ground has 415 on-street parking places, plus multiple parking areas on East Terrace and adjacent streets.
Club Tents in front of the Grand Stand, 1200 seats in the Grand Stand
Licensed area in which alcohol may be consumed. No alcohol may be brought into or taken out of these areas.
GRAND FINAL AFTER PARTY
Sunday, 22nd September
As all players know, the tradition after GF night is to get yourself up to the club for the horrific experience that is Kangaroo Court.
This year the clubrooms and bar will be open, BBQ going, music cranking and an "ANYTHING GOES" dress up.
All senior grades are encouraged to come along and celebrate their 'silly Sunday" together.
Don Smith Medal night
At tonight's Don Smith Medal Presentation we were delighted to be able bring home some silverware to Tregenza, and to have some of our wonderful people recognised.
Coopers Trophy for Champion Club
Bob Hogarth Trophy for Team with Most Tries (Our 2nd XV with 137 tries, narrowly beating our 1st XV with 131!)
Gary Mann, Physio Direct Adelaide Black Falcons Best Team Player
Nadia Di Girolamo, Edna Reilly Memorial Trophy for Best & Fairest Women's Player
Geoff Holdich, SA Rugby Life Member
JUNIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT
Wednesday, 18 September, 6pm at the Clubrooms
Come along and applaud our juniors, their award winners and the great season we've all enjoyed! Free BBQ and Salads. The bar will be open as well as the canteen. Family and friends very welcome.
Semi-finals
1st XV OC 16 v Brighton 20
Bad luck fellas. Played well and led until the last 5 mins. Second chance next week
2nd XV OC 17 v Brighton 13
Another Grand Finalist team!!
3rd XV victorious against Uni, 22-27 and go straight into GF! Wooo!
Bad luck to the 4s who went down 22 to 5 and were knocked out of the Finals. A valiant effort though with plenty of chances we could have taken but didn't, nonetheless a great year.
U14s defeated by Burnside and knocked out of finals. Bad luck boys - congrats on a great year!
Women defeated by Onkas but have a second chance next week in an elimination final against Souths.
State Finalists
1st XV
2nd XV
3rd XV
4th XV
Women's XV
Under 14s
A fantastic minor round sees all our senior teams plus the U14s through to finals!
Congratulations!
Let's get out in numbers and colours to the various venues to cheer on our teams.
REMINDER!! Players who want to play finals:
- MUST be fully financial. The few players who have not made full payment must do so this week.
- MUST be wearing club shorts (blue) and socks (red).
Any player who does not have club shorts/socks can get them from Powerhouse on the Parade.
If that will be a problem, contact us ASAP.
Old Collegians SA Rugby Trophy Nominees
The following OC players have been nominated for a SA Rugby award.
Congratulations to them all!
Gary Mann
Stuart Robertson
Nadia Di Girolamo
Martine Mooij
OC is also in the running for other awards like Most Team Tries, and of course the Club Championship Trophy.
If you'd like to come along and support, let us know ASAP and we can book for you.
$40/ticket for food and drinks 6:30pm, Wed 11 Sept Piccadilly Cinema, 181 O'Connell Street
Junior Rugby Carnival
Sunday 8th September, 8:00 to 11:30, Riverside Oval, Port Adelaide
Bus to Onkas
BUS TO ONKAS? We'll be getting a bus down to Onkas this weekend, leaving OC at 11am and coming back after presentations. $20 buys you a berth - book ASAP and pay by Thursday night. Limited seats: first come, first served.
YUPPIE DERBY DAY!
SATURDAY, 24 AUGUST
Get ready for the annual Eastern Suburbs Cup between OC and Burnside, at Parkinson Oval.
Come along and support your lads!
Burnside RFC are running a charity day to support Beyond Blue, so bring along some extra change and help both clubs do some good.
SA JUNIOR GOLD CUP COACHING & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
The Junior Gold Cup is a national long term talent development and competition program at U15 and U17 age levels coordinated by the Australian Rugby Union, including a centre here in SA.
The Junior Gold Cup program will commence with selections in September/October 2013, off season training in November 2013 and culminate in a national competition in February/March 2014.
The ARU is looking for suitable people to fill the following voluntary positions in each age group here in SA:
Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager, Strength and Conditioning Coach/Trainer.
Interested?
More details here: http://www.SARUgby.com.au/news/sa-junior-gold-cup-coaching-management-positions/
OC SENIOR PRESENTATION DINNER
Friday, 4 October at 6:30pm, Feathers Hotel
Three course meal, $55/person. You can book and pay over the bar now!
Argentinean Grill
Saturday 14th September
Come back to Tregenza after the semi-finals for Australia v Argentina on the big screen, and the return of our favourite Argentinean chef to fill us full of grilled meat and green sauce (and, thus, happiness).
For those of you coming to Argie night, please note the following: - Club Rooms open at 6pm - Collect your tickets and pay (if you haven't already) at the door between 6pm and 7pm. We have had around 100 RSVPs which will mean the club rooms are at capacity. Please pay this Thursday night if you can. If you havent paid up by 7pm Saturday we may give away your spot to someone else. For more info including drink specials and food details, please head to the event page.
SA RUGBY GRAND FINAL LUNCH
Enjoy a two course lunch with Kilikanoon wines, Coopers beers and Schweppes soft drinks, and a Special Guest Speaker. Hear all the latest in the world of rugby in the lead up to Grand Final Day! Tickets $85 - contact sue@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au to book a seat on the OC table.
DON SMITH MEDAL PRESENTATION
Piccadilly Cinema, tickets only $40. Includes cocktail food buffet, beer, wine & soft drinks Dress: Jacket & Tie Let Sue know if you'd like to come along! sue@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au
State Reps
Big congrats to the following Collegians who have been selected to play in SA's state rep teams. Great work! - Women: Daniella di Girolamo, Anja Halstead - U16s: George Campbell - U12s: George Hewitt, Edwin Dodd, Max Monfries
Old Collegians Luncheon
Ensuring the future
From 12pm, Friday 23 August 2013
13 Gouger Street, Adelaide 5000
$75, includes drinks on arrival
Old Collegians Players Trust invites you to a fundraising event at The Marquis.
Guest speaker: Roger Wills
RSVP: 20 August 2013 to oporter@olstar.com.au
Ms College
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Mates, Rugby, Beers, men in drag, what more could you want from a Saturday night? Stay back after the home games, have a feed, watch the Bledisloe on the big screen and then be floored by how good our guys look in dresses. Taking entrants now: if you're interested in "competing" hop on facebook and let us know.
https://www.facebook.com/events/371896692912201/
Bob Burgess
Last Saturday, 20th July, we farewelled Bob Burgess. Thank you to all for the minute's silence before the 1st XV's game, and particularly to the U7s and U8s who ran out with our Firsts (and their parents for bringing them along). Bob would have been moved.
Please stop by his brass plaque over the bar sometime, and have a drink and a yarn with him.
SUPPORTERS' DAY!!
Saturday, 3rd August
Come along to support our lads and lasses against Port, NEDs and the Vikings.
Sponsors, Life Members and Volunteers are invited to join us on the balcony during the 1st XV home-game as a thanks for their support.
BEER PONG CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday Night, 3rd August
Come to the club for home games and Supporters Day and stay on for dinner and some friendly competition. Post your team names on Facebook to register: www.facebook.com/events/366221533505937/
The comp is capped at 16 TEAMS and there are only a few spots left so be quick!
To add to the fun of the evening it will also be...
Semi-Formal night that means we dress fancy up top, but with rugby shorts/socks down below. Refer to the epic old school photo on the wall to the left of the bar if you need some inspiration.
QUIZ NIGHT
Saturday, 10th August, 7:30pm
$15 per table, 8 major rounds plus bonus rounds Major Prize will be a large basket full of goodies and wine Maximum of 6 people per table. Bring your own table nibbles. NO BYO.
Withdrawing teams
Division 2 - withdrawing teams Souths and NEDs have withdrawn their Division 2 teams.
The SARU are working on changes to the balance of the draw - keep an eye on the club emails, this website & facebook, and assume the version of the draw you have is probably wrong!
WorldSport Carnival Report
Congratulations to the U13s State Team who won the Spirit Award in their age group in the Gold Coast Carnival. This is an outstanding achievement and comes
in part from Graham Copson's work to keep the U12s together during the offseason playing Oztag, giving them the chance to catch up, and to develop their core passing and positional skills on a weekly basis during that period.
State Reps
Peet Arnold, Assistant Coach of the Black Falcons
Graham Copson, Coach of the State U13s
Mike Lowe, Physiotherapist for the Black Falcons (and Bridget Sugden and the rest of the Physio Direct Team who supporting the state programs)
Tim Dawes, who played the entire state carnival with the Tasmanian side to complete their front row
GOLDEN OLDIES AT TREGENZA
SUNDAY 28 July 2013
Kick off will be 12:00 noon sharp, changerooms open from 11.00am
Golden Oldies players, be there by 11:30 am to register and warm up.
The matches will be followed by a meal and drinks at the club bar. As usual for the Old Collegians game, there will be curries produced by the Crippled Crows ladies and a band for dancing and singing.
Family and friends welcome!
Any past or present OC players over the age of 35 are welcome to play, but must complete a registration form and pay the fee of $50 before the game as other rugby policies do not cover injuries to players in these games.
LIONS v WALLABIES?!
After the State fixtures on Saturday 13 July at Gleneagles Reserve, representatives of the six women's teams in South Australia will be playing a Barbarians game as a fundraiser for the women's state team, and they'll be playing in Onesies.
It will be Lions v Wallabies, naturally, including several Collegians lasses who would love to see you there to support them & have a laugh.
JUNIORS MOVIE NIGHT
From 5pm Saturday 27 July, inside the Clubrooms
"INVICTUS" will be shown for Junior players & siblings Free Hotdogs & Popcorn!
Movie starts at 7pm
Players please bring along your bean bag
Meanwhile... Oyster & Wine Evening on the balcony - $10 per Adult, for wine tasting and finger food
WorldSport Rugby Carnival
Old Collegians players currently at the WorldSport Rugby Carnival in the Gold Coast (from 7th to 13th July):
Congratulations to:
U15s: George Campbell, Charlie Pickford, Sebastian Thompson
Under 14s: Eamonn Lambert, Oliver Horne, Rory Illman, Liam Westerik, Charlie Dubois
U13s: Tom Copson, George Hewitt, Magnus Illman
Falcons
SA Rugby has selected the squads to represent the Adelaide Black Falcons and Junior Falcons at the 2013 State Representative Challenge, which will take place this weekend (Friday to Sunday) at Gleneagles Reserve.
Representing SA are Collegians George Bretag-Norris, Gary Mann, Tim Wonders, Chris Bartlett, Will Saddler, Stewart Nutt, Chris Steel and Paddy Macklin. Well done lads!
... 10th July 2013
SO LONG ROBERT CLARKE BURGESS, DIED 3RD July 2013
Friends of Rob - Bob - Bobby - Burgess are invited to share their memories of him at the Old Collegian Rugby Clubroom, Tregenza Oval , Laurel Avenue Linden Park on Tuesday 9th July at 5pm.
There will be Finger Food, Drinks, Music to enjoy . If you have an anecdote bring it along.
Vale Bob Burgess
Bob Burgess 1971
Bob Burgess joined Old Collegians Rugby in 1954 when it fielded a single team and the whole of the State boasted only 6 clubs. Five times he was in an Old Collegians' premiership 1st XV, and over the years he played more than 700 games of rugby for Old Collegians. He also served 3 years as SA's hooker, including against the Lions in 1966.
Bob was made a life member in 1971, and was inducted into the SA Rugby Hall of Fame in 2007.
In addition to his amazing feats on the field, Bob was a staunch & hard working club member; he was at different times Club President, Club Captain, a general Committee Member, a Selector, First Grade Captain and Coach. In recent years he has been n ever present passionate supporter of our lads; the balcony at Tregenza will seem strange without Bob and wee Charlie.
Bob was a tough player, a great clubman and a true gentleman. Moreover, he was our very good friend, and we will miss him and remember him forever.
Vale, Bobby.
Kim Evans - Vale
Nicole Lynch - RIP Bob
Sarah Clay - So many memories, RIP Bob.
Dez Angove - Very sad to hear, RIP Bob
John Sullivan - RIP Bob great memories
Roger McDaniel - RIP Bob. As a man to play with (on and off the field) you had few peers. An OC stalwart and a fine friend. We will miss you. Roger and Leonie.
Nigel Peters - RIP Bob
Hugh Kerr-Grant - Thanks for the memories Bob RIP
David Quodling - A truly GREAT mate, Vale Bob
Emma Collins - So sad ... The club is richer for having your unending support. You will always be in our hearts and minds. Condolences to the family. News 2013
Dean Bradley - Very sad news, RIP Bob
Tony Nugent - Sad loss for the OC family.
Brian Marshall - I started out playing rugby with Bob in the OC 4Bs in 1991. Fond memories. Vale Bob.
Peter Forde - So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was one of those rare gentleman that we are all the better for having him in our life. Deepest regards to Jill and the family.
Lions Match Melbourne - Liam Gill
Liam Gill, Kim Evans, Stu Douglas
Etihad Stadium Lions Tour 29th June 2013
BRITISH & IRISH LIONS v AUSTRALIA
Melbourne was awash with Collegians of every age and grade last weekend, in town to see the 2nd Lions test. Whichever team they were supporting, they were all pleased to see "our Liam Gill" run on in the green & gold, and steal a ball from a Lions' lineout in the 77th minute. Go Liam!
JUNIOR CLUB CAPTAINCY
We are pleased to announce that Rhys Frew and Charlie Pickford have been named as Junior Club Captains for 2013.
The Club Captaincy, whether Junior or Senior, is a great honour and a great responsibility, and we look forward to these two fine young men leading our "lads and lasses" for the balance of the year. We also took the opportunity to rename the Junior Club Captain Trophy in memory of Luke Callaghan.
Luke was our first Junior Club Captain and was taken from us too early; he will be always loved, always missed.
LIONS MATCHES ON AT THE CLUB
15 June: Lions v Waratahs 22 June: Lions v Wallabies
27 June: Lions v Wallabies 6 July: Lions v Wallabies
CURRY COOK-OFF
Saturday, 20 July
We're in the market for Chefs to enter our annual Curry Challenge. Interested? Get in contact with us! The rest of you can just look forward to sharing in the feast!
PLAYERS COMMITTEE
The Players Committee meets Thursday night (6 June). If there's anything you want to be raised, tell one of the reps: Peter Cross, Richard Czeglik, Jack Darby, Jack Campion, Tim Dawes, Will Sadler, Simon Allport, Robby Porteous, Oli Cole, Nadia Di Girolamo and Beck Derbyshire-Lloyd.
INDIAN COOKING CLASSES
Sunday 16 June 2013, 2pm - 5pm @ the Club
We have space for two more people, get in touch (kim@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au)
ASAP if you are interested! $60 for the lesson.
Lions Lunch
SA RUGBY LIONS LUNCH
Friday, 5 July 2013 from 12:30 PM
Adelaide Entertainment Centre - Tickets $139
Enjoy an afternoon packed with rugby entertainment!
Entrée & main course, Kilikanoon wines, Coopers beers & Schweppes soft drinks.
Live & silent auctions & special guest speaker
Email Sue@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au to book a place on OC's table
BAROSSA TOUR!
Our 1s, 2s and women's teams are playing in the Barossa next weekend (1 June). Afterwards the 1st XV the Rams are having a hangi and we're invited!
We will be getting a bus to Lyndoch that leaves Adelaide at about 10:30am and leaves Lyndoch at about 10:30pm. Reserve your seat on Thursday night for $10 (which is about half the cost - the club will cover the rest). Limited seats available.
HIGHLAND FLING!
Saturday 8 June
~ Highland Games ~
~ Haggis, neeps and tatties ~
~ Guinness and Whiskey ~
~ Games and Prizes ~
~ Lions v Reds ~
During the day there will be events for the wee lads and lassies,including a Sack Race, Egg and Spoon Race and Gumboot Toss. At night we let the big lads fight it out with Clan McCrea and Clan Douglas goin' heid-ta-heid in a rope pull, boat-race, and Gumboot Toss. Dress up encouraged (nay, required)!
Free bus to the city after the festivities.
TRAINING NIGHT DINNERS
Every Wednesday night there are hot meals after junior training. Next week is $3 lasagne, $3 burgers or $2 sausages. Every Thursday night is $10 steak night.
JUNIORS FUN RUN
Wednesday 12 June, 6:30pm to 8.30pm
Everyone come along to Tregenza, and enjoy a drink and some refreshments while you support our kids as they run laps to raise funds for new jerseys in 2014. Parents, please bring a savoury platter. Pizza will be provided for the kids, for free.
Senior players and social members very very welcome!
If you are interested in sponsoring a junior team in 2014, get in contact with us!
Merchandise
OC shorts and socks are stocked by: Powerhouse Sports, 169 The Parade, Norwood. Head down to the Parade for your gear.
SA RUGBY LIFE MEMBERS
Warm congratulations to our own Geoff Holdich, past President of SA Rugby, who has been elected to the roll of Life Members of SA Rugby this week! Our congratulations also to Peter Brown and Peter 'snoopy" Jackson who were also elected as Life Members.
SA RUGBY BOARD MEMBERS
Congratulations to Mark Pickard & John Easling who've been reappointed to the SA Rugby Board
UNDER 13/14/15 STATE TEAM SELECTIONS
Congratulations to the following OC players who have been selected in the South Australian Under 13s, Under 14s and Under 15s teams for 2013. They will tour to the World Sport Rugby Carnival on the Gold Coast from Sunday 7 to Saturday 13 July.
Under 13s: Tom Copson, George Hewitt
Under 14s: Eamonn Lambert, Oliver Horne, Rory Illman, Liam Westerik, Charlie Dubois
Under 15s: George Campbell, Charlie Pickford
Well done, lads!
JUNIOR RUGBY
Oztag Challenge
The pre season fun and games started with two weekends of OzTag, organised by Stewart Frew in conjunction with the SARU. The competition was held in good spirit and all of the Old Collegians teams looked fit and keen to take line honours throughout.
However fine performances from Brighton and Burnside denied them.
A wonderful weekend culminated in a 3rd place for the U12s, 2nd place for U14s and 2nd place for the U16s.
We look forward the Sevens on the weekend of the 20th April and then the first match on Saturday 27th.
Photos can be found here - and remember that any good photos you have of our kids in action would be gratefully received!
Saturday, 4th May, Open Season
Open Season!
Welcome back to rugby and our first home game for 2013. Stay back at the Clubrooms after the games for Force v Reds, a meal, games and drink specials.
Friday 10th May, from 7.00pm
Ladies Night
For all the OC Ladies...
Calling all mums, wives, girlfriends, sisters, daughters, & the Women's XV!
The ladies of Old Colls are invited to the clubrooms on Friday 10 May to enjoy the rugby club in the absence of its gentlemen.
~ champagne ~ oysters ~ nibbles ~ arts & crafts ~
~ psychics ~ your favourite party-plan sales ~ & plenty of opportunity to chat
Working Bee
This Sunday, 21 April 2013
Come help out whenever suits you, we'll be there from 10am - 4pm. We'll be tidying, cleaning, and repairing in time for the 2013 season. All players and supporters are requested to come along and help. No skills necessary, but if there are any tradies out there you'd come in handy!
CLUB DAY
Saturday 18th May
Dust off your best club-colours and join us on our balcony for "refreshments" and the home game against our friends from the Barossa.
If you sign up as a social member ($80) of Old Collegians on the day, in addition to all the benefits of membership, as a special offer you also get a bonus welcome pack!
~ OC hat/scarf ~ old OC playing jersey ~ drinks voucher ~ ~ lunch voucher ~ OC bumper sticker ~
Senior Rugby
BARTERCARD CUP - ROUND TWO, Saturday 13 April
University have forfeited the Div 2 game this weekend, so the only OC game on Saturday will be the Premier Grade v Burnside at 3pm.
OZTAG CHALLENGE DRAW, Sunday 14 April
Amendments have been made to the draw for this week due to the withdrawal of some teams & lack of numbers encountered last week. The changes were received from today, and the draw below is now correct and current!
NEXT MATCHES
BARTERCARD CUP ROUND 2
Saturday 13 April 2013
PREMIER GRADE
Dry Creek, Field 1
12:30pm: Souths v Barossa
1:45pm: Woodville v Port
3:00pm: Burnside v OC
4:15pm: Brighton v Onkas
DIVISION 2
Dry Creek, Field 2
12:30pm: Burnside v Eliz
1:45pm: OC win by forfeit
3:00pm: Brighton v Onkas
4:15pm: Torrens v NEDs
JUNIOR OZTAG CHALLENGE
ROUND 2
Sunday 14 April 2013
Glenunga Reserve
10.10am: U14 OC 1 v Bri 1
10.10am: U16 OC 1 v Bri
10.30am: U12 OC v Onkas
10.30am: U14 OC 2 v Bri 2
10.30am: U16 OC 1 v OC 2
10.50am: U12 OC v Barbs
10.50am: U14 OC 1 v Vikings
10.50am: U16 OC 2 v Bri
11.20am: U16 OC 1 v Bri
11.30am: U12 OC v Onkas
11.30am: U14 OC 2 v NED
11.30am: U16 OC 1 v OC 2
11.50am: U12 OC v Barbs
11.50am: U16 OC 2 v Bri
CROSS FIELD SEVENS & GALA DAY, Sunday 21 April, Parkinson Oval
Under 7s: 8.50am to 10.15am (Junior Gala Day)
Under 8s: 10.00am to 1.30pam (Junior Gala Day)
Under 10s: 8.50am to 11.00am (Junior Gala Day)
Under 12s: 8.50am to 11.00am (Cross Field Sevens)
Under 14s: 11.00am to 1.30pm (Cross Field Sevens)
Under 16s: 11.00am to 1.30pm (Cross Field Sevens)
Under 16s girls games - TBC
The full Draws will be provided next week
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS FOR JUNIORS
Awesome opportunities for our Juniors to get some more rugby practice in before the season starts.
Fri 19 April: Try Kids Camp - U7s to U10s
Tues 16 & Wed 17 April: Junior Gold Development Camp - U12s & U14s
See details on flyers below. All participants receive ARU merchandise. Lunches & food provided. To sign up, return the attached registration forms to SARU.
School Holiday Camp Payment Form
Pre season pub crawl
6th April at 21:00 in UTC+10:30 Robin Hood Hotel Norwood in Adelaide, South Australia
Alex Rokobaro & Liam Gill - Melbourne 8th March 2013
Old Collegians President Kim Evans shares a special moment with past Old Collegians Junior RFC players Alex Rokobaro and Liam Gill following the Rebels vs Reds match at AAMI Park!
... Photo courtesy SARU
PRE-SEASON TRAINING
SENIORS
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm
(6:30pm for the Women's XV)
Stay at the club for $10 steak night every Thursday after training!
If you will be missing any training session you must let us know: 0412 849 004
JUNIORS
Every Monday and Wednesday at 6pm!
Contact your coach for more details.
JUNIORS: PLATTER & PIZZA NIGHT
Clubrooms, 7.00pm, Wednesday 13 March
Parents, guardians and friends are ALL invited to join us!
Meet the Committee, Coaches and Team Managers and hear all about junior rugby at Old Collegians in 2013; the season, the teams, training, meals on training nights, volunteer rosters etc.
~ gold coin contribution for the pizza ~
~ beer, wine & soft drinks available from the canteen ~
~ old playing jerseys available to buy, grab a $$cheap$$ training top!~
Rokobaro and English to debut for the Rebels in Round 1 of Super Rugby
13 Feb 2013
RaboDirect Rebels Round One team announcement
Melbourne Rebels
12 February, 2012
The RaboDirect Rebels have announced their Round One side to take on the Western Force at AAMI Park this Friday, with six debutants named in the team of 22.
The match will open the 2013 Super Rugby Competition (http://www.sydneyunirugby.com.au/_blog/Club_News/post/Rokobaro_and_English_to_debut_for_the_Rebels_in_Round_1_of_Super_Rugby/#) here in the city of Melbourne, in what will be the biggest year in the history of Rugby Union in Victoria.
Head Coach Damien Hill has called three debutants into the starting line up, including Wallabies flanker Scott Higginbotham, relatively unknown New Zealand flanker Scott Fuglistaller and former Western Force centre Rory Sidey.
Higginbotham has fully recovered from a shoulder injury, which has kept the dynamic backrow forward out of action since the Wallabies win over Wales at Millennium Stadium in December last year.
Scott's fitness (http://www.sydneyunirugby.com.au/_blog/Club_News/post/Rokobaro_and_English_to_debut_for_the_Rebels_in_Round_1_of_Super_Rugby/#" ) has been under a cloud since his return from the Spring Tour, however the High Performance Staff at the Rebels were quick to escalate Scott once clear of his injury.
Partnering the former Super Rugby Player of the Year runner up will be openside flanker, Scott Fuglistaller, after some impressive trial form during the Club's Hobart and Geelong matches.
The New Zealand born Fuglistaller played two Super Rugby matches in 2012 for the Highlanders - covering for injuries late in the year - but is best known for representing the Wellington Lions in the ITM Cup.
He is touted as the Club's dominate 'fetcher', with the ability to also carry into contact, and he will bring a new dimension to the team with the departure of 2012 openside flankers, Michael Lipman and Tom Chamberlin.
The bench will see three new faces in Rebels colours, with former Stade de France outside back, Alex Rokoboro, Sydney University centre, Tom English, and Japanese international Shota Horie all making their debuts from the reserves bench.
It is a reward for persistence for Rokobaro, who played for the Rebel Rising in 2011, before venturing to the European glamour in a quest to return to Super Rugby.
Reds back Gill
February 12, 2013
Under the radar ... Liam Gill.
All the talk about David Pocock and Michael Hooper combining in the Wallabies back row hasn't enamoured the Queensland Reds who believe their No.7, Liam Gill, should jostle his way into the action.
Hooper's emergence as a world-class openside breakaway, after slipping seamlessly into Pocock's Australian jersey last year, has sparked calls for both to start against the British and Irish Lions in June. But Reds coach Ewen McKenzie tips Gill to further complicate selection matters - starting with Saturday night's Super Rugby opener in Canberra.
The leading ball pilferer of the 2012 Super Rugby competition, Gill played eight Tests but then made way when Pocock returned from knee surgery. "In many ways Liam has been the forgotten guy of the No.7 options in Australian rugby; everyone talks about the other two," McKenzie said.
"These games [against Brumbies and Waratahs] will be great showcases for someone like him."
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/reds-back-gill-20130211-2e8zn.html#ixzz2KrsP15Lb
Reds back Gill,Date February 12, 2013
All the talk about David Pocock and Michael Hooper combining in the Wallabies back row hasn't enamoured the Queensland Reds who believe their No.7, Liam Gill, should jostle his way into the action.
Hooper's emergence as a world-class openside breakaway, after slipping seamlessly into Pocock's Australian jersey last year, has sparked calls for both to start against the British and Irish Lions in June. But Reds coach Ewen McKenzie tips Gill to further complicate selection matters - starting with Saturday night's Super Rugby opener in Canberra.
The leading ball pilferer of the 2012 Super Rugby competition, Gill played eight Tests but then made way when Pocock returned from knee surgery. "In many ways Liam has been the forgotten guy of the No.7 options in Australian rugby; everyone talks about the other two," McKenzie said.
"These games [against Brumbies and Waratahs] will be great showcases for someone like him."
Senior Pre-Season training
SENIOR PRE-SEASON: REMINDER!!
Thurs 7 Feb: Pre-season fitness
Thurs 14 Feb: Pre-season fitness
Thurs 21 Feb: Official Pre-season start - COMPULSORY
Thurs 28 Feb: Steak night and Juniors Rego evening (all 6:30pm at Tregenza)
Thursday 21 Feb 2013 at 6:30pm. We will welcome you back with:
- a short run
- a free BBQ
- take registrations and merchandise orders
- election of Club Captain and Players' Committee
- a discussion about expectations and the 2013 season
Attendance is compulsory for everyone who wants to play senior rugby with us in 2013.
If you are not able to come you must let us know - email rugby@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au.
There will also be earlier fitness sessions at 6:30pm on Thursdays 7 and 14 Feb for those who are keen.
And you might like to hear that every Thursday from 28 Feb onwards will be $10 steak night at the clubrooms!
On Thurs 21 Feb We will welcome you back with:
- a short run
- a free BBQ
- registrations and merchandise orders
- election of Club Captain and Players' Committee
- a discussion about expectations and the 2013 season
Senior Club Captain
We will be electing a new Senior Club Captain at the first training session. The role of Club Captain is an honour and a responsibility. The Club Captain is the voice of the players. His/her duties include:
- welcoming new players
- ensuring club morale and spirit is maintained
- maintaining discipline amongst the players
- attending OC matches, across all ages and grades
- helping coaches/selectors provide players with the opportunity to excel
- leading by example in training, conduct on the field and support of club activities
- acting as a representative/advocate for players to the coaches/selectors
- representing the club at functions, including speeches at home games and formal events
- representing the interests of the players to the coaches, selectors and the committee
In 2013 the Club Captain will be assisted in these duties by a committee of players, with two representatives from each senior grade. One rep from each grade will be by election by the players of that grade, and the other by appointment by the Senior Committee.
Please forward any nominations for Club Captain and/or the Players' Committee to kim@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au before Tuesday 19 Feb.
Junior Registration Night
Advance notice: Junior Registration night will be from 6.30pm on Thursday 28 February. Please bring proof of age.
Darwin Women's Tour
2013
Ins & Outs
Births
To Sandy & Sarah Nina Taylor, William, born early on the 1st January 2013
To Lusia Raikiwasa & Doug, Serevi, January 2013
Marriages & Pre-Marriages
Trish Abbott & Nick Rudzki - impending marriage announced on the 18th January 2013
