Trial games

Thanks to Liverpool Olympic for organising and hosting trial games between our 2 clubs on Sunday 15th March at Hoxton Park. All of the games were played in the right spirit and the day went really well.

Holroyd Rangers have trial games organised for Sat 21st and Sun 22nd at various grounds including Bonnyrigg Sports Club, Powhatan Reserve at Greenfield Park, and at King Park Wakeley. Check with your coach or manager for details.

Trial games

A big thank you to Freeman Sports for organising and hosting trial games between our 2 clubs on Sat 7th March. All our teams enjoyed the opportunity for much-needed match practice and thought that the day went really well.

Our next trial games are organised for Sunday 15th March at Hoxton Park Reserve, Wilson Rd, Hoxton Park, v Liverpool Olympic. Most Holroyd Rangers teams have games for this day - check with your coaches for times.

Many clubs have been in contact with us about trial games. Any coaches wanting more trial games should contact John Nash on 0422 006 939.

Coaches and Managers Meeting

March General Meeting with all Coaches and Managers will be on Monday 2nd March at 7:00pm in the clubhouse. John Nash 0422 006 939

Players and Coaches needed

Some of our teams do not yet have coaches for this year. Volunteers welcome. These teams include:

U6's, U7's, U8's, and All Age Ladies div 4.

Some of our teams are still short of players. These include:

U8's - need 2-3 players

U9's - need 2-3 players

U14's - need 3-4 players

Over 35's - need 4-5 players

Over 45's - need 1-2 players

U12 Girls - need 8-9 players

U14 Girls - need 2-3 players

All Age Ladies div 2 - need 3-4 players

All enquiries to John on 0422 006 939

Victorian bushfires fundraiser - Holroyd Rangers connection

The Wyatt family, who have contributed a lot of their life to to the continuation and growth of Holroyd Rangers, are now living in Victoria - a short distance from the terrible bushfires that have destroyed villages and towns across the State.

Fortunately they were not directly hit by the fires. But the Wyatt boys are undertaking a swim-a-thon this Sunday 22nd February to raise money for the bushfire victims.

If you would like to sponsor the boys in the swim-a-thon or donate some money to their swim-a-thon please contact Vicki on 0419 608 311. Vicki is the contact person collecting donations from our area which will be sent to the swim-a-thon fundraiser, and all donations need to be arranged with Vicki before the end of the week.

Football scholarship for girls 7-9

Football NSW are seeking interested girls in the 7-9 age categories to participate in an intensive
development program aimed in developing the next generation of elite representative girls.

FNSW will grant sixteen (16) female scholarship to players aged 7-9 years (born 2000/2001/2002).

The squad of 16 players will train twice a week between April-October 2009 at Valentine Sports Park.

We are requesting that players wishing to be involved fill out an expression of interest form and
return it to FNSW before 13th March 2009. Contact Lisa Nash on 0425 285 735 for a form.

Rangers players flag bearers at Matildas game

Eleven Holroyd Rangers players were flag bearers at the Matilda v Italy match on Saturday 31st January at Parramatta Stadium.

The game, a 2 all draw was very exciting with an seemingly impossible shot from Lisa De Vanna off her left foot curling into the top of the goals.

Fittingly, Cheryl Salisbury, in her last game added to the score with a penalty shot. With nearly 3000 people at the stadium the atmosphere was fantastic and no one minded the heat. After the game the players were generous with their time in signing balls, posters and shirts for the kids.

ID Cards for Coaches and Managers

GDSFA have advised all clubs that ID cards for coaches and managers will not be issued until Working With Children declarations have been completed and signed. These forms will be available from our clubhouse.

Pre-season trial games

Holroyd Rangers has no Competition Secretary as yet for the 2009 season. Therefore arranging pre-season trial games for March 2009 will be somewhat problematic. I urge all interested parties (coaches, managers, players and parents) to organise any trial games for their own teams as much as possible, and to keep me informed by email or text. I will be making enquiries and attempting to arrange what trials that I can.

Trials have been tentatively arranged for our U12 Girls, U14 Girls and U16 Girls teams for Sunday 29th March (thanks Rodney). Confirmation and further details to be advised at a later date.

John Nash, Club Secretary, mob: 0422 006 939, email: holroydrangers@hotmail.com

2009 Rego fees

For the 2009 season players rego fees must be paid in full before players ID cards will be released. Part payment of rego fees will be accepted, on the understanding that ID cards will not be released until full payment is received. This is a new procedure put in place by the HRSC Committee to avoid having to chase outstanding rego fees at the end of each season.

Matildas playing at Parramatta Stadium

Match: International Womens Soccer match - Australia Westfield Matildas v Italy

Date: Saturday, 31 January 2009

Kick off: 4:00pm

Venue: Parramatta Stadium, Sydney

Vacant Committee positions

The following Committee positions are currently vacant for 2009:

• President
• Vice President
• Competition Secretary
• Canteen Coordinator
• Equipment Officer

We are also seeking an assistant registrar to help our Registrar during the busy pre-season registration period, which is mainly in February and March. Computer skills would be useful.

If anyone is interested in any of these positions please contact John Nash on 0422 006 939.

Unfinancial players

Any players with outstanding fees from the 2008 season are asked to finalise their payments immediately. Anyone who still owes registration money at the end of 2008 will be listed as unfinancial with the Association, making them ineligible to register for the 2009 season with Holroyd Rangers or with any other club in the District.

Free fun skills clinic

Holroyd Rangers Soccer Club.
2008 Club of the Year.
Join us for a free fun skills clinic on Sat 14th Feb from 11am - 12.
Register your interest by email at holroydrangers@hotmail.com or contact Lisa on 0425 285 735.
All welcome - tell your friends.

Training

Teams are welcome to start pre-season training. Please contact the Club Secretary, John Nash, on 0422 006 939 to reserve a time slot. Currently our O35's and O45's are training on Wednesdays from 6:30pm and our Senior 5's are training on Thursdays from 7:30pm.

Referees course

GDSRA are running a Referees course at Merrylands Bowling Club, Oxford St, Merrylands on Monday nights in March 2009. For more information or to register contact John Kemp on 0412 200 541.

2009 Registration days

Holroyd Rangers Soccer Club
Granville District 2008 "Club of the Year"

Registrations will be taken for all new and returning players on the following days:

• Sat 7th Feb 10:00am - 2:00pm

• Sat 14th Feb 10:00am - 2:00pm

• Wed 18th Feb 7:00pm - 8:00pm

All at our clubhouse at Guildford West Sportsground, Foray St (off Fairfield Rd), Guildford West.

For more details contact John Nash on 0422 006 939.

Registration fees for 2009

All components of our registration fees have increased for 2009 - FFA component, insurance levy, and referees fees. Therefore we have no option but to pass on a small increase to all players for 2009.
Registration fees for 2009 are as follows:
Rooball U6 to U8 - $80
Junior U9 to U17 - $135
Senior U18 and over, student - $160
Senior U18 and over, non-student - $250
Full payment is required before ID cards will be issued.

Soccer-a-thon 2008

The Soccer-a-thon held on Saturday 26th July was a great success. The players who took part had lots of fun and just over $1000 has been raised. Prizes from the Soccer-a-thon will be awarded on presentation day - Sunday 21st September. Thanks to all the players, parents and coaches who supported the soccer-a-thon.

Please support the sponsors adjacent who so generously donated.

September General Meeting

The General Monthly Meeting scheduled for Monday 1st September has been postponed until Wednesday 3rd September at 7:00pm at the clubhouse. Apologies for the late notice and for any inconvenience caused.