G’day Convicts
A few dusty heads around Monday after our drinks I’m sure. It was a great turnout, a cracking afternoon for a beer garden and quite a scene. Thanks for coming down.
Before we break for Chrissy I want to give you a quick run through of what’s in store for summer. We’ve got a busy Mardi Gras and pre-season lined up to keep you spreading the Convicts love all summer long and get you set for a big Convicts Season 2011.
Convicts Touch
To kick it all off, I’m pleased to announce the launch of Convicts Touch Footy every Sunday arvo in Centennial Park beginning 9 January. This will be a great opportunity for us to improve fitness and skills over the summer and introduce new people to our game in a fun and relaxed non-contact environment, followed by a beer.
We all know a few guys who would love a run of touch but may not be ready for a full game of rugby. Bring them down, see if they like it and who knows we might end up with the next Matty V, Lukey or Deano - these legends all came from touch footy. It is without doubt the best way to hone your rugby skills over the summer. See bottom of this message for details or talk to Brett.
Mardi Gras Madness
The Committee wants to make the most of off-season recruitment during the Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival. A strong presence at Fair Day (20 February 2011) and in the Parade (5 March) has paid very good dividends in the past by lifting our profile and bringing new players and supporters. We will be going hard to make the Convicts Open Day (27 February) a real winner.
It looks very much like our good mates from down south, the Melbourne Chargers, will be joining us in the Parade in a large scale display of visibility for Australian Gay Rugby. This is shaping up to be a big weekend with plenty to celebrate and we might even manage to squeeze in a cheeky pre-season game of rugger.
A Chargers Christmas
While we are on the Chargers, if you are wondering about Chrissy gifts, the boys have just released an awesome 2011 calendar. We are proud to offer our promotional support so get some beefy blokes hanging around your place all year round. Go to the Chargers website to order http://www.melbournechargers.org - They’re selling like hotcakes.
Hong Kong here we come
If you think you might miss being on a rugby tour in an off-Bingham year, don’t worry, because just a few weeks after Mardi Gras we plan to head to the famous Hong Kong Rugby 7s, play a few games of social 10s rugby and enjoy a brilliant football tournament in one of the world’s great cities.
In 2009, a bunch of us had a lot of fun playing in the Kowloon 10s and getting amongst it with the very colourful crowd at the Hong Kong 7s. A top notch rugby experience, more details can be found below. We need to get an idea of the level of interest in this tour ASAP so if you’re interested in coming, please email Dunc at duncan.mcgregor@minterellison.com
Have a superb New Year
I hope you can see there’s a lot for you to get involved in at your Club this summer. Remember if you have any questions, comments or want to volunteer your help, give me a yell. Thanks for a great year Convicts, have a fantastic festive season and see you for a run of touch and a beer on 9 January.
Go Convicts!
Dave
President
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Convicts Touch Footy
When: Every Sunday at 5pm from 9 January
Where: On top of the reservoir Centennial Park – up the stairs opposite the Centennial Hotel on Oxford St where we have trained for the Bingham Cup
Who: Anyone can play – bring your family, friends, whoever
Beers: At the Centennial at about 6.30pm for refreshments
Contact: Brett 0434 231 551 Brett.Barakat@macquarie.com
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Hong Kong 7s
When: Kowloon 10s Rugby Tournament – Wednesday 23 March 2011
Hong Kong 7s Rugby Tournament – Friday 25 - Sunday 27 March 2011
http://www.hksevens.com
Where: Hong Kong and Kowloon Islands, China
Who: All welcome
How much: Airfare around $1,000, Accom $100-150pp per night twin share, expenses. Food and transport are relatively cheap in HK, so once you are there it’s pretty good value.
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