With Round 1 less than 7 weeks away Waverley Rugby Club are continuing hard with preparations for the season ahead.

Pre-Season Training Underway

Preseason training is continuing to take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.15pm, on Waverley Oval No.2/3. Deon, Chalky and the rest of the coaches have been impressed with the effort and commitment shown so far.

Numbers have been slightly down on previous seasons but with the touch footy comps due to finish in the next few weeks, Super Rugby starting and a few fresher evenings we’re sure people will start to feel the rugby bug again and head down for training. If your one of those then please make the effort now and get down to training as we look towards a competitive and successful season in Division 3.

Open Night – 4pm February 26th

Only a few weeks away now is the clubs Open Night, to be held at the Bowlo on 26th February at 4pm.

This is a great opportunity for all new and returning members to catch up over a few beers and stand the chance of winning their subscription fees back, 100%.

Win Back your Subs

All members that are fully paid up by Saturday 26th February will be entered into the draw and one lucky person stands the chance to win everything back, this includes all playing, social and student/colt members.

To register Register Online Now.

We will have a few computers at the Bowlo on the day for the last chancers.

Conveniently the Waratahs vs Reds game will be kicking off at 7.30pm too so a good reason to hang around at the Bowlo and support one of our 2011 Sponsors.

Trials & Taki Toa

Moving into March and things start to get a bit more serious on the rugby front. Preseason training will have been underway for over 5 weeks and the coaches will have a good idea of individual players fitness and ability and will start to consider gradings ahead of the preseason trials and the Taki Toa competition, both due to commence on Saturday 12th March.

The Taki Toa competition is a Maori tournament that Waverley has had a great success in over the years, having won the competition 14 times in its 28 year history. On the same day the rest of the club will be trialling away at Briars in the morning and possibly with bus trip down to Rockdale to cheer the guys on in the Taki Toa.

Details of our other trials will be published nearer the time but we currently have healthy competition against our 2010 Division 2 opponents Hornsby and Oatley.

So if your mates, or even yourself are thinking of coming down to play this year, or just holding out for a few more weeks please make the effort now and support the club.

Colts

Are you under 21 and wanna play rugby? Know any under 21’s wanting to play this year? Too old to play Grade Colts?

Waverley Rugby Club are again recruiting for our Colts team, so if your interested or know someone that is then please get in contact with our Colts Co-ordinator, Rennie Mihaka (colts@waverleyrugby.com.au, 0404 330 772).

2011 Preseason dates

Make a mental note, or even put them in you diary but either way please make sure you are aware of the following dates in the lead up to Round 1.

Open & Registration Night Saturday 26th February 2011 4pm Waverley Bowling Club
Taki Toa – Saturday 12th March 2011 – Rockdale
1st Trial vs Briars – Saturday 12th March 2011, AM, Away – TBC
2nd Trial vs Hornsby – Saturday 19th March 2011, PM (TBC) – Waverley Oval, TBC
3rd Trial vs Oatley – Saturday 26th March 2011, PM (TBC) – Waverley Oval, TBC
Round 1, Saturday 2nd April 2011, All day – TBC

Registration

With March being trials month and if you are intending to play, then it is imperative that you register with the Club before hand. As previously mentioned this is easily done on online and by registering before Saturday 26th February you stand the chance to play the 2011 season for free.

More importantly your registration with Waverley Rugby Club also covers your ARU player registration and thus insurance.

Also remember that with 2011 being Waverley Rugby Clubs 40th Anniversary all fully paid up members will be receiving a complimentary 40th Anniversary Polo shirt, Shorts and Socks.

To register online, simply head to our Online Registration Site.

Social Memberships

Did you know that we offer a Social Membership? All of those that have either hung up their boots or just enjoying coming to watch on a Saturday we have a social membership package, again available by registering online. All social members will also receive a 40th Anniversary Polo shirt and assist in the running costs of the club.

Registration can also be completed at or Online Registration Site. Click on “Events” to complete your registration and payment.

Call for Sponsors

With over 300 direct members and supporters, access to over 7,000 players, and not even including family and friends; Waverley has numerous sponsorship packages that can be tailored to your organisation.

If you would like to Sponsor the Club, or knows someone who might, please contact our sponsorship co-ordinators Nik Buchanan (seniorvp1@waverleyrugby.com.au) & Simon Payne (committee2@waverleyrugby.com.au).

With the cost of putting each player on the park, at over $400, sponsorship is crucial in keeping playing fees down and contributing to a successful season both on and off the field.