Rat Chat Online Archive
Rat Chat June 2008
Gold!
Congratulations to our 16’s who took home the Gold Medal at the Vics Tournament held over the long weekend.
Also bringing home Gold were our Rats Old Boys.
Well Done Guys!
Congratulations to our other Teams who entered the tournament the 12’s and Warriors 16’s who both played and an outstanding tournament. Both Teams just missed out in playing in the final rounds and finished 4th. (Has Bone’s told you yet the 12’s beat the Bulldogs)
Thankyou Suzy and Andrew for bringing Muffins for all the 12’s and their families on Saturday at the Vic’s. Also thankyou Heidi and Peter for bring Muffins for everyone on Monday at the Vic’s.
This lovely, deliciously warm gesture was appreciated by everyone.
APOLOGIES
I’m very sorry for misspelling a name in last month’s newsletter. I’m sorry Kurtis it was brought to my attention after I had emailed the issue out to everyone.
WANTED
We would like to welcome Hailey back to our club. Hailey has kindly agreed to take on our book work for the club. She will be invoicing all our payments for us.
Thankyou very much Hailey.
HOWEVER we still need a volunteer to receipt payments made and to bank them. If you are able to help out here, please let Pauline or Rolf know.
WEBSITE
We had some technical difficulties over the break and our website address has changed.
Please look at our new site: http://lilydalerats.jottit.com/ and save it in your favourites.
Reminder
Just a reminder! If you can’t make your game please ring your Team Manager or Coach to let them Know!!!!!!!
Gear Trade
If you want to sell or buy some gear and would like to put an add in the Newsletter, please let Fiona or a Committee member know the details.
As mentioned in our previous newsletter we wish to set up a second hand gear register. If you have any gear (junior or senior) that you no longer use, please let us know. We may be able to find a home for it and earn yourself a little extra money towards your next purchase!!!!!!
FOR SALE
Size 3D Reebok 4k Skates
Very Good Condition
6 New Wheels other 2 in good condition.
$120 ono.
0402084270 or see Fiona.
FOR SALE
Itech Helmet
Snr Black with face cage
Very Good Condition (like new)
$120 ono
0408620970 Ray
Nationals
Tryouts Week 2
Friday 13th June Dandenong:
13 & Under 7-30pm
Saturday 14th June Dandenong:
11 & Under 7am
15 & Under 8am
Sunday 15th June Dandenong:
Masters & Veterans 6pm
17 & Under 7pm
JNR & SNR Women 8pm
Tryouts Week 3
Saturday 21st June Dandenong:
11 & Under 7am
13 & Under 8am
Sunday 22nd June Dandenong:
15 & Under 4pm
Masters & Veterans 5pm
17 & Under 6pm
JNR & SNR Women 7pm
Venue
Nationals will be played at Distinctive Home Dome, Findon South Australia from: Thursday 25th September to Friday 3rd of October.
Accommodation
11,13,15,17 & 21’S will be staying at Adelaide Beachfront Tourist Park.
349 Military Rd
Semaphore Park 5019
(08) 8449 7726
http://www.bestonparks.com.au/sa/abtp/default.aspx
Senior and Junior Ladies will be staying at:
Adelaide Caravan Park
Richmond St
Hackney 5069
(08)8363 1566
www.adelaidecaravanpark.com.au/adelaide.html
SPEED SKATING
John runs Speed Skating classes on a Tuesday afternoons at 4-45pm to 5-30pm. If you want to increase your speed or refine your skating please come on down and speak to John.
THANKYOU
Just a reminder fees for the Winter Season payable. Second instalments are now due.
Rat Chat May 2008
Hi guys we hope you all had a great break and you are all rested for the new Winter Season.
We have extended our Rat family this season and wish to welcome the Junior Warrior Club into our Rats family.
Welcome Warriors!
- Jaclyn Borg
- Kurtis Borg
- Sam Collins
- Jack Harvey
- Jordan Colley
- Simona Allen
- Tim Sharp
- Jack Brooks
- Brandan Halloran
- Troy Vella
New Rats, New Teams
We also like to welcome Daniel Wulf and Michael Somerville into our 10’s, Dayne Brasher to our 14’s, Mark Samwells and Nick Gallet to our BB’s, Ash Wannet to BA’s and Roisin Dalton, Paul Chatfield, Paul Hickey, John Elswyk and Ryan McHenry to our C’s.
Welcome Rangers!
Our 16’s have had a boost in their numbers with some Rangers players (who are on loan only) for the season as the Rangers do not have a 16’s team.
- Jamie Bourke
- Brendan Oakes
- Cameron Savaine
Vic Championships
The Vic Championships will be held over the Queens Birthday Weekend 7th, 8th & 9th of June. It is compulsory to play this tournament if you wish to try out for State Teams. Further details will be posted on notice board and website when available.
Treasurer's Position Open
On a sad note Andy Teoh has decided to have a season off. This means we need a new treasurer. If anyone wishes to help us out by taking on this position until September, (AGM) please let Pauline or Rolf know.
Fundraising
Our Mother’s Day Raffle raised $99.
- 1st prize Jack Hayes
- 2nd prize Suzy Connard
Congratulations!!
Thank you Konig Family for donating the Hampers.
Thank you Leanne and Ross for donating the sausages for our Mother’s Day BBQ. Our profit for the day was $75.
Our next fundraiser will be a Cadbury’s chocolate drive. Details will be advised soon.
Thank you for you continued support. If you have any ideas for a fundraiser please speak to Deb Parkinson.
Injury Report
Sorry to hear Jaclyn broke her arm in round 1. We hope you have a speedy recovery Jaclyn and we hope to see you back on the rink really soon.
Call Your Team Manager
Just a reminder! If you can’t make your game please ring your Team Manager or Coach to let them know!
Gear Trade
If you want to sell or buy some gear and would like to put an add in the Newsletter, please let Fiona or a Committee member know the details.
As mentioned in our previous newsletter we wish to set up a second hand gear register. If you have any gear (junior or senior) that you no longer use, please let us know. We may be able to find a home for it and earn yourself a little extra money towards your next purchase!
For Sale
- Size 3D Reebok 4k Skates
- Very Good Condition
- 6 New Wheels other 2 in good condition.
- $120 ono.
- Call 0402084270 or see Fiona.
For Sale
- Size 8E CCM PF8 Skates
- Brand new (worn twice)
- $350
- 0408620970 Ray
For Sale
- Itech Helmet
- Snr Black with face cage
- Very Good Condition (like new)
- $120 ono
- 0408620970 Ray
Speed Skating
John runs Speed Skating classes on a Tuesday afternoons at 4-45pm to 5-30pm. If you want to increase your speed or refine your skating please come on down and speak to John.
Fees Due
Just a reminder fees for the Winter Season are now due.
Rat Chat February 2008
WELCOME BACK!!!
Well the finals are here!
Best of LUCK to the 11s, 15s, Cs Green and Cs Black in their upcoming finals. Well Done!
TRAINING:
Training will continue until the new season commences with:
11s & 13s: 6.30 to 7.30pm
15s, As & Bs: 7.30 to 8.30pm
CONDOLENCES:
On a sad note we lost a member during the last game in 2007. Bret Connolly sadly passed away playing a sport he loved. Our condolences go out to Bret’s family and our Rats Old Boys team.
2008 WINTER SEASON
The 2008 Winter Season will commence in early April. It looks like the teams will be changing back to even age groups this means there will be changes to the Junior Teams, Coaches and Team Managers. If you are interested in any of these positions, please let Pauline or Rolf know.
A Registration form for the winter season has been sent to all players. Please complete and return to the club as soon as possible with the team or teams you wish to play in for this season. (We need to know who will be playing so teams can be submitted to ILHV prior to the start of the season. A deposit of $100 is now due.
GOOD LUCK
We wish Ellis Connard Good Luck with his upcoming move to China as an exchange student. You are going to be missed Ellis and we hope China is everything that you want it to be.
Have a safe trip and we hope to see you back on the rink next year when you return.
PS email your mum heaps she is already missing you!!!!!!
REFEREES
Phil Lloyd will be coming to Lilydale on March 18 to talk to all Referees. He will be going over rules and offering a general brush up. He hopes to see 6-8 referees there. Please let Pauline know if you can make it.
FUNDRAISING
If you have any ideas for fundraising please let Deb Parkinson know she is open for any suggestions.
Christmas raffles raised $322. Congratulations to the Oakes Family who won the major prize.
REMINDER
If you can’t make your game please ring your Team Manager or Coach to let them know!!!!!!!
EQUIPMENT TRADING
If you want to sell or buy some gear and would like to put an add in the Newsletter, please let Fiona or a Committee member know the details.
We would like to set up a second hand gear register. We have a lot of development players (junior and senior) who are wanting to start playing but do not have the gear.
We are asking everyone to check their garages/cupboards etc for any unwanted gear.(Sticks, gloves, pads, helmets, skates etc in any condition). Put a price on it and bring it down to training. Who knows you may have a little extra money towards your next purchase!!! FOR SALE
Size 3D Reebok 4k Skates
Very Good Condition
6 New Wheels other 2 in good condition.
$120 ono.
0402084270 or see Fiona.
LUCKY NUMBER WINNERS:
3rd Siang Teoh
2nd Travis Parkinson
1st Lara Chatfield
SILENT AUCTION
We have been given a Tour Helmet and some elbow pads that are in excellent condition.
You may put a bid on these items at the rink. Highest bid as at the 4th April will take home this gear. What a Bargain!!!
SENIORS PRESENTATION
Presentation for 2007 Season will now take place on Friday 4th of April. It will be held at the rink. More details soon!!!
SPEED SKATING
John runs Speed Skating classes on a Tuesday afternoons at 4.45pm to 5.30pm.
If you want to increase your speed or refine your skating please come on down and speak to John.