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The Waratahs Rugby Club was formed on 2 March 1959 and is characterised by a strong sense of tradition and camaraderie, a desire to play competitive rugby and a desire to provide members with the opportunity to forge life-long friendships and enjoy a great social life. The Club has a strong Old Boy’s Association and supporter base as well as the support of many local businesses, including over 30 years association with Romano’s Hotel. The Club also conducts an annual golf day to provide support to injured player, Chris Cameron.The Club fields teams in U17s, 3rd Grade, 2nd Grade and 1st Grade teams.
The Waratahs, once again, had a very successful year in 2011 both on and off the paddock. On the paddock our 1st Grade were 2011 Premiers and Minor Premiers and our 2nd Grade Premiers. Our Under 17s and 3rds were finalists. Many players in the Under 17s and Seniors represented the Zone throughout the season.
Off the paddock the Club once again conducted a very successful Golf Day to raise funds to assist Chris Cameron who suffered serious injuries in 2003 whilst playing for the Waratahs. Chris is a ventilated assisted quadriplegic. Our Ladies Day conducted in May raised monies for the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
Our Club is proud to be associated with the following
Major and Minor Sponsors
MAJOR SPONSOR ~ ROMANO'S HOTEL
In addition to being our Major Sponsor for many years, Rom's sponsored the Club's participation in the 2011 Bondi 10s competition earlier this year and are once again a major sponsor of the Chris Cameron Charity Golf Day.
Roms also supported our Ladies Day & Auction to raise funds to purchase equipment for the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
Minor Sponsors
Local suppliers The Big Steel Steel Merchants have come on board as a significant sponsor of the Club for the 2011 season. Suppliers of Flat Plate Sheet, Pipes, RHS and Sheet metal.
Phone 1300 003 841 for a quote. Address: 35 Moorong St, Wagga Wagga
Denniston & Day Lawyers ♦ Tyres & More ♦ Landmark ♦ Knight Frank PL ♦ Claas Harvest Centre ♦ Tarcoola Turf ♦ Garraway Bros. ♦ Kitchens of Wagga Wagga ♦ AusFarm Nutrition ♦ Holmes Sackett PL, Microtech, Ray White Rural, Hunters Newsagency, Cignall
UPCOMING EVENTS
PRE-SEASON TRAINING
1st & 2nds
3rd & U17s
COMMENCES TUESDAY 17 JANUARY
CONOLLY RUGBY PARK, JUBILEE PARK SPORTING COMPLEX
Bourke Street (Mangoplah Road)
6:00PM Ground 3 (Behind the grand stand)
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Contacts:
Mick Barrett - 1st Grade Coach 0417 482 432
Jon Meggison - Club Captain 0412 048 055
Nathan Tilden - Under 17s Coach 0269713274
Mick Burns - Junior Rep (Committee) 0488 216 564
Rugby in 2012!
Want to play some great rugby, meet some great people and have a great social life? Then look no further ........... join the
Wagga Wagga Waratahs Rugby Club!
Since 1959 the Waratahs Rugby Club have, in the combined Southern Inland Rugby and former Riverina Zones, been Club Champions more than any other Club and have been First Grade Premiers on 19 occasions. Our 2nd Grade and U17s can also boast their successes.
In the past 10 years our 1st Grade have been Premiers on 5 occasions - 2001,2004, 2008, 2010 and 2011.
What do we offer?
Strong administration
4 Grades - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Under 17s
Qualified Coaches and Strappers
Generous Player Subscription Fees:
Under 17s No Charge and includes membership, shorts, socks, shirt
Seniors 1st and 2nds -includes membership, shorts, socks, shirt
Discounted rates for students and apprentices
Special rates for 3rds
Free bus travel to all 'Away' games across the Riverina
Proven player representation at Zone level in Under 17s and Seniors
Participation in Zone and Inter-Zone Knockouts and other competitions
Weekly Newsletters to keep your informed
SMS advice about urgent matters
Free BBQs and discounted entry to social events
Access to on-line ordering of Club apparel
Contact Judy Grant - Publicity Officer for more information
M: 0421 362 991
UPCOMING EVENTS 2012
BONDI 10S TOURNAMENT ~ 10-11 FEBRUARY
24 March 2012 – Leeton 10s @ Murrumbidgee College, Yanco
31 March 2012 – 15 A-side pre-season tournament at Kapooka
12 April Player Auction @ Roms
22 APRIL ~ CHRIS CAMERON GOLF DAY
This event will be 3 Person Medley 9 hole event played on a Sunday. All monies raised go to the
Waratahs Injured Players Fund ~ Chris Cameron Charity Golf Day
Organise the date and you team
Compete for the inter-rugby Club Award
7 April 2012 - Easter Sunday
14 April – CSU v Waratahs
21 April – Waratahs v City
28 April – Waratahs v Temora
archive 2011
1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade and U17s
Join the Riverina's Premier Club
Back to Back
1st XV 2011 ~ Premiers and Minor Premiers
2nd XV Premiers
2011 AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the following 2011 award recipients:
Under 17s:
Coaches Award Jackson McAuliffe
Best Forward Angus Howard
Best Back Luke Selmes
Best & Fairest Edward Garraway
Dud Taylor Memorial Award Steven Tracey
Best & Fairest James Blanchard
3rd Grade
Best Forward Clayton Thomas
Best Back Mitch Hulm
Best & Fairest Andrew Stevens
2nd Grade
Coaches Award Matt Clark
Best Forward Charlie Mitchell
Best Backs (equal points) Sam Burns and Huw Perkin (Backs)
1st Grade
Best Forward Mick Millard Perpetual Award James Daley
Best Back Jayden Stanton
Best & Fairest Peter Bolton Memorial Award Daniel Francis (Forward) and Jack Meagher (Back)
Simon Horsley Memorial Player’s Player Award Michael Roche
Most Improved Dom Alexander
Trainer’s Award Jon Meggison
The Lyndon Taylor Best Club Man Michael Roche
Best Club Lady Abby Kellett
Pig of the Year John Andrews
