Welcome to 2104, looming as a great year with planning well and truly underway.
Training
Training for the season has commenced in earnest. All mens teams and Under 19's train at Greygums Oval, Greygums Road, Cranebrook starting at 6:30 sharp. Please try and be at the ground by 6:15 PM. All teams will train together prior to the start of the season with all players expected to aim for the top grades. Training will finish by 8 PM. Personal fitness sessions are encouraged as the training sessions will revolve around skill drills.
Tha Ramettes train on Monday and Wednesday nights.
New player enquiries should be directed to Football Operations Manager, Greg Corless on 0412 579 061.
Current and returning players are encouraged to bring friends along for a "no obligation" run on training nights.
Registration Day
Registration day will be held on Saturday February 1 at Greygums Oval. Commencing at 10:30 AM with a light training run for 60 minutes. Registrations will then be taken along with a free BBQ. All players, support staff and supporters are encouraged to attend.
Trial Matches
Trial matches are currently being organised prior to the commencement of the competition.
At present, on Saturday Feb 22, a team will travel to Orange to play 2013 Central West premiers, Orange Tigers. Players can either make it a one day trip or stay over on Saturday night for a function TBA by Orange Tigers. Interested players are advised to state their expressions of interest at training during the week.
On the weekend of March 8/9, all five teams will be playing a trial match against Moorbank Magpies at Kelso Park, Panania. Detail TBA
On the weekend of March 15/16 another trial will be held with details pending.
2014 Draw
The 2014 draw will be finalised and released by the end of January. It is presently in draft form but it is expected that Men's Div 1, 3 and 5 will be playing away in round 1 on the weekend of March 29/30, with firsts and reserves playing Pennant Hills and thirds will play Blacktown.
The following week April 5, the Under 19's will open their campaign against Balmain at home, whilst the Ramettes play their season opener against Auburn at Mona Park on a Ladies Community day.
The draw will be shown on the website when it is released.
Sponsors
O'Donoghues Irish Pub at Emu Plains have again agreed to be the Rams main sponsor in 2014. It's a great venue for a get together and after match celebratory drink to relive to 60 metre goals you kicked that day. Great food with many special deals during the week, both lunch and dinner. Everyone is encouraged to make OD's their home away from home.
Social Events
The club will hold various event throughout the year both on a fundraising level and social level. Board member Jen Brown heads the social committee with Kirsty Burcher assisting. They are both keen to hear any ideas to add to their own schedule that will be finalised in conjunction with the draw.
Club Attire
All players and officials are reminded that teams are required to wear club polos, black trousers and black shoes when attending/playing games.
Code of Conduct
The club strictly enforces the leagues Code of Conduct for Players, Officials, Umpires and Supporters. The COC is on this website. The Rams have built up a good reputation and respect in recent years and breaches will not be tolerated. Feel free to use the Facebook pages with friendly, positive banter and not use it to air any grievances.
Registration Costs.
Registration fees remain unchanged from 2013.
New Players (Seniors and Ramettes) cost is $300 which includes affiliation, insurance, polo, training singlet, shorts, socks and use of jersey.
Returning playesrs are $250 which includes affiliation, insurance and socks.
For just $50, players can also purchase a pack including Polo, training singlet, shorts and socks.
For Under 19's, the fee is (New) $250 and returning players $220.
Other apparel will be available during the season to purchase for players and supporters..
In certain circumstances, players may pay off registration. See Greg Corless for information.
The club will gain be enforcing a "No Pay-No Play" policy in 2014
Who's Keen in 14 !! (Thanks Prowsey)
Last Modified on 12/09/2014 19:40