WILLETTON BLUES NEWS    

 

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

 

It was probably with some relief to coaches, managers, parents and players that the the first games of the season were completed over the weekend.  It has been a long build up to the commencement and I am sure that all players enjoyed their games and look forward to a successful season.

 

As many of you are aware Mark Reid, the President of the Club during 2004, has in recent weeks relinquished this position due to work and family commitments.  On behalf of the Committee I would like to thank Mark for his efforts over many years in a variety of roles.  He has agreed to remain a general committee person and this will make the transition to this position easier for myself and the Club.  Thanks Mark!

 

It was encouraging to attend the first day of the Auskick program on Sunday and to see many of the 51 registered players and their parents in attendance.  Rob Pennington and his helpers are extremely well prepared and I am sure this introductory year will be fun for the children and will result in a long term connection with the Club for many of them.  The club is also fielding teams in 9’s, 11’s, 12’s, 13’s (two teams) and 15’s.  Unfortunately the numbers were too small to field a team in the 10’s and 14’s and I feel disappointed for those boys who have been forced to move to other clubs.  I wish them good luck with their football for the coming season.

 

The running and fielding of teams is becoming more complex and involved as each season passes and as many of you will know new regulations regarding grounds and safety have been introduced.  Interchange stewards are also required in 13’s and up.  I would encourage all parents to become involved with their teams and to provide as much assistance as possible to coaches and managers, so that they can concentrate on their important roles.  Remember these people are only volunteers and have families, careers and other responsibilities apart from football.  Please help where you can. There are many tasks to be done before, during and after the game to prepare the ground etc. for your children’s enjoyment.

 

Lets make this a great season for the Willetton Blues.  Lots of fun and enjoyment, lots of encouragement and barracking, fair play and good football.  Finally I also remind all involved of the AFL’s latest “Kids First” programme which includes the slogan “We’re not playing for sheep stations”.  Good luck for the season.

 

Ross Burvill - President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE FOR 2005

 

President:         Ross Burvill – Telephone 94579226  Work 92620606

Secretary:         Jeff Smith – Telephone (H) 93135219

Treasurer:         John Nicholas – Telephone mobile 0427772348

Registrar:         Eric Forte – Telephone (H) 93543093

Property:          Ross Burvill – Telephone 94579226  Work 92620606

General Committee: Trish Toovey, Lindsay Holland, Toni Brown. Con Regan, Andy Mullins, Ben Boatwright, Neil Holloway, Frank Ward, Rob Bunce

 

COACHES FOR 2005

 

Auskick                                    Rob Pennington          Phone 93126501

9’s                                Craig Bennett              Phone 94575252

11’s                              Steve Schleicher          Phone 94577605

12’s                              Gavin Brown               Phone 93547824

13’s Blue                       Neal Lester-Smith         Phone 93328256

13’s Navy                     Andy Mullins                 Phone 93121147

15’s                              Con Regan                  Phone 93328476

 

JUMPER SPONSERS

 

12’s Jumpers    Protocol Property Group – Property Developers Contact Gavin Brown. Phone 9354 7824

www.protocolpropertygroup.com

 

15’s Jumpers                CCGM Commercial and Contract Management Services.  Contact Ken Savige on telephone 93103726

 

Please support these generous sponsors and recognize their importance to the Club.

 

 

GENERAL SPONSORS

 

Sports Power Armadale and Fremantle  Contact Max Warburton    Phone93995600

 

Totally Sports and Surf Willetton          Southlands Boulevard Shopping Centre         Phone 93329622.

 

Rob Bunce is currently negotiating with a number of prospective sponsors and we would hope to announce these in the next newsletter.

 

FUND RAISING

 

Chocolates      Each family will most likely again be asked to sell one box of chocolates during the season.  This has in the past been a successful fundraiser for the Club.

 

Quiz Night       To be held at the Willetton Sports Club on Saturday July 30.  Prize donations and help would greatly be appreciated. Contact Frank Ward on telephone 0408942308  if you can assist.  Lets mark that date in your calendar now and make this a great fun night and fundraiser for the Club.

 

Canteen          Without 10’s and 14’s teams for this year and the season fixturing (quite often only one game at home on both Saturday and Sunday), it will make it difficult, nor viable to operate the canteen on each weekend.  However, it is proposed to run the canteen on selected days (about 9 days in total) throughout the season when more than one team is playing at home.  On these days teams will be rostered on to assist with sales, barbeque etc.  Please support the canteen with your patronage and time when rostered on by your team manager.

 

End of season 12’s lightning carnival.            It is proposed that the Club offer to host this end of season carnival on a Sunday at Burrendah Reserve.  This will require significant assistance from parents in all grades to make it a success, however is an opportunity to make up for the loss of income from the closure of the canteen on some days during the season.

 

HELP NEEDED

 

Electrician required to wire up a new siren on the light tower near the change rooms.

 

Canteen Co-ordinator required to organize stock for canteen and to supervise as necessary on selected days.

 

If you can help please contact a Committee member.

 

GAME TIMES

 

The first gamewere played on the weekend of April 30 and May 1.

 

Auskick                                    Sunday 8.45 am for training and game

9’s                                Sunday 9.00 am                       4 x 12 minute quarters

11’s                              Sunday 11.30 am                     4 x 12 minute quarters

12’s                              Saturday 8.45 am                    4 x 15 minute quarters

13’s                              Saturday 8.45 or 10.10 am       4 x 15 minute quarters

15’s                              Sunday 1.00 pm                       4 x 20 minute quarters

 

Full fixtures will be available from team managers or are displayed on the East Fremantle Junior Football Council website at       http://www.efjfc.org.au/fixtures.htm

 

CLUB TEE SHIRTS

 

The Club has a limited supply of adult sized collared tee shirts available for sale at $30 each.  Support your team by wearing one of these shirts.

 

USED FOOTBALLS AND OLD JUMPERS.

 

A number of old balls and a range of older style (WSC) team football jumpers will be available for purchase in the next week.  Nothing above $5.00 so get in early. Contact Ross Burvill.

 

 

 

THANK YOU’s

 

15’s Manager Murray Booth for reconditioning a line marker obtained by Con Regan over the summer break.

Retiring Committee member Mike McGinty for his work over the last 5 years as both coach and committee person.

Retiring coach Neil Holloway for his efforts over the last seven years or more.  Also a Committee person in recent years.

Rob Bunce for taking on sponsorship and this newsletter production.

 

Trivia

 

Look what we found

 

Con Regan EFFC