Old Iggies Rugby

AGM Report

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:29:00 +0000

Old Ignatians Rugby Football Club
AGM for season 2011
23rd February 2012
Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel

Present:
Greg Easy, Matt Wright, Xavier Craven, Mark Richards, Greg Quinn, Chris Galvin, Dominic Pasco
Apologies:
Paul Timmins, Gerard Hogan, Lucas Baker, Adam Rixon, Warwick Mann

Meeting:
Start time: 7 pm
Finish time: 8.30pm

Football Operations - Mark (Baz) Richards
· Final positioning of all teams for season 2011
· (1st – 9th, 2nds – 5th, 3rds – 6th, 4ths – 6th, 5ths – 5th, Colts – 3rd)
· Overall 7th of Club Championships
· Over solid performances considering the lack of numbers and the amount of injured players. With some extra commitment to the 3rds and 4ths pushing higher grades the results could have been a lot better. Numbers at training were a real issues and something the club needs to consider moving forward.
· Season 2012 under way
· Baz to organise with Michael Palmer to fix the physio tent – parts available
· Building Durability to sponsor with 25 match balls with club logo on balls
· Jersey numbers look ok Adam Rixon to chase up Harlequin Hotel for a 5th grade set
· Laing O’Rourke to pay for clothing kit as sponsorship
· Club to organise 5th grade refs to ensure games go ahead at home games
· Coaches and some managers locked away for season 2012

Financial Comments to support P&L
· Lost of NLG ( National Leisure and Gaming sponsorship (Royal Hotel at Ryde)
· Gala Day – lost a large amount of money setting up and day didn’t go ahead. Need to review how we did it and try again when club numbers increase.
· New sponsors onboard for 2012 (Woolloomooloo Hotel, Crows Nest Hotel, Good Guys Artarmon, Mates for Life with Corporate box sponsorship from Waratahs, Equitimax for Ladies day)
· Subs for 2012 need to improve – season 2001 was poor. Needs suns early – incentive in place to ensure early payment and discount can be achieved
· There are other sponsors in which Adam Rixon is still working on.
· The club would also like to thank all the sponsors for season 2011 and we hope you are all back onboard for another season.

Administration
· Insurance costs have been received and need to paid
· Registration forms need to be handed out and followed up
· 2 trails booked for preseason
· Debit from Presidents lunch 2011 – payment plan in place to eliminate
· Requested to Subbies to play colts at a different time at all home games
· Have to increase subs but have incentive in place if paid early
· Robert Ward and Gerard Hogan to work hard on ensure supports club is up to speed and that there money is collected and that season 2012 supporters club day is a massive turn out.

Recruitment
· Need the young players to recruit there mates playing elsewhere
· Ryde Oval, for training oval, still being used as an excuse not to play OIRFC
· Front rowers needed
· Not paying any players to play OIRFC
· Major focus on recruitment as there are still quality players that are yet to make up there mind about grade or subbies.
· Chris Galvin, James and Dave Parmentier working extremely hard on securing some new young blood to the club.
· GE has also presented a play to recruit locally via local signs even if it is to strengthen the lower grades.

Committee Nomination Process

Position	Current	Season 2012
President	Greg Easy	Greg Easy
Secretary	Lucas Baker	Lucas Baker
Assistant Secretary	New Role	Warwick Mann
Treasurer	Greg Quinn	Greg Quinn
Sponsorship Manager	Adam Rixon	Adam Rixon
Football Manager	Mark Richards	Mark Richards
Club Captain	Dave Parmentier	Dominic Pasco & Dave Parmentier
Vice Club Captain
Catering Manager	Greg and Gabrielle Easy	Catering team – Xavier Craven
Supports Club Manager	Gerald Hogan	Gerard Hogan & Robert Ward
Media Manager	Lucas Baker / Robert Ward	Warwick Mann / Chris Galvin/ Robert Ward
Recruitment Team	Chris Galvan	Chris Galvin / James Parmentier & Dave Parmentier
Social Manager		Open
General Committee		Xavier Craven, Matt Wright,

Note:
The addition of the assistant secretary role is to assist Lucas with communication to the club, and support other roles as required. The club has locked away several social functions but still requires a person to drive these events.

Closing Notes

Season 2012 will be another challenging year for the OIRFC for various reasons. One of the most obvious reasons is that of the payment of cash to players within selected clubs. In my opinion this has split the competition into 2 categories and will continue to destroy suburban rugby in the years ahead.

Other key elements for our club in 2012 will be the lack of players in key positions, which for us is the front row. It’s a very important message that the club needs to distribute to our greater community, so that we can encourage players to return to play with OIRFC.

Players that have finished playing grade and still have that 2 or 3 years left in them, whereby they can come back and play with school mates and make new friends / contacts and finish their playing days in suburban rugby. Suburban Rugby was build upon players being able to play good rugby without the major commitment of grade and higher level rugby.

Play because you love the game and the mates you make.

Yours in Rugby
Greg Easy
President OIRFC

AGM - this Thursday now at Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:02:00 +0000

Wolloomooloo Bay Hotel

Notice is hereby given of the OIRFC Annual General Meeting

Date:      Thursday 23rd February
Time:      6.30 pm
Where:   Wolloomoollo Bay Hotel

Please note we have changed the location to the
Wolloomooloo Bay Hotel

http://www.woolloomooloobayhotel.com.au/

2 Bourke St
Woolloomooloo, NSW, 2011
Click here to view map

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Vale - Deborah Halligan

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:33:00 +0000

Old Iggies Rugby is mourning the loss of Deborah Halligan. A great rugby wife, mother and supporter. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, namely her husband Brent, son Angus (current 1st grade coach) and daughter Anthea.

AGM Thursday 23rd February - The Rugby Club

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:15:00 +0000

Wolloomooloo Bay Hotel

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Woodlands Plumbing - The Redmen's Plumber

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:36:00 +0000

Dear Fellow Red Men

Just a quick note to say happy new year and to let everyone know I have taken the plunge and started my own plumbing business – Woodlands Plumbing (the property name us Parmentier boys grew up on in Tottenham) a short note about our services and contact details are below:

Woodlands Plumbing specialises in maintenance plumbing servicing residential, commercial, industrial and strata residents. Available for 24/7 emergency plumbing in the Sydney Metro area, Woodlands Plumbing provide up-front fixed price quotes for all jobs including:

Hot Water repairs and replacements
Gas fitting
Blocked drain specialist
Kitchen and Bathroom renovations
Water leaks
Leaking taps and toilets
Sewer pipe repairs, cleaning and replacement
Eco-friendly water saving options

Woodlands Plumbing offer an on time service and price guarantee to all clients and as a an Old Iggies member receive a $50 cash back on your next plumbing service when you mention the 'Red Men'.
Phone Michael on 0457 396 501 Look forward to a good season ahead.

Michael Parmentier
Licensed Plumber
M. 0457 396 501
E. michael@woodlandsplumbing.com.au
A. PO Box 433, Waverley NSW

Rugby Training - Rushcutters Bay 6 pm Wednesdays

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:34:00 +0000

Ruscutters Bay Park

Rugby 2012 is fast approaching and with Christmas excess still on your tongue and firmly strapped to six-packs, it’s time to waddle down to Rushcutters and sweat off your man-boobs.

Your committee has been working hard to ensure 2012 returns you and your beloved club to the top of NSW suburban rugby food-chain…..and now its over to you.

Training started on Wed (18th Jan) 6pm at Rushcutters Bay Park.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Rushcutters+Bay+Park,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&ll=-33.874656,151.229897&spn=0.008854,0.015793&sll=-33.874669,151.229916&sspn=0.035417,0.063171&oq=Rushcutters+Bay+Park,+New+South+Wales&vpsrc=6&hq=Rushcutters+Bay+Park,+New+South+Wales&t=m&z=16

We have external trainers coming to run preseason and an injection of new coaches to run skills based sessions, so BE THERE!!!! (and bring a mate).

Yours in rugby,

OIRFC Committee and Coaches 2012

VIP Membership Pricing - The Good Guys Artarmon

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:24:00 +0000

Old Iggies Rugby welcomes

The Good Guys Artarmon

OIRFC Sponsor for 2012

The Good Guys Artarmon are offering OIRFC family (and extended family and friends) VIP Membership Pricing.

To become a VIP Member - download this Brochure and The Good Guys Artarmon will then issue you with a membership card that you can utilise going forward to continue to access this special pricing.

So do yourself a favour and get down to The Good Guys Artarmon for a great deal for you and Old Iggies Rugby.

Note that this is only with The Good Guys Artarmon and not any other store.

Dr Horgan Update - In good spirits

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:40:00 +0000

Last month we advised Dr Horgan fell over whilst on a boat and dislocated both shoulders. We can now report that the Dr is back in good spirits.

The Doc was seen at the Riverview Gold Cup on the weekend and while I dont think he will be tossing people around like he use to, he was giving his elbow a pretty good workout.

Good to have you back Doc !!

Paul Sheridan with Dr & Mrs Horgan

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Congrats to Greg Quinn - Proud Father

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:07:00 +0000

A Big Congratulations to Greg Quinn (Old Iggies Stalwart) who is a new and proud father of Amelia Elizabeth Quinn 8.5 pounds and 53cm long.

Good to see all those years of Touch . . . Pause . . . Engage . . . . have paid off.
Well done Quinny!

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Old Iggies Xmas Drinks - Friday 9th

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:07:00 +0000

Xmas drinks

As silly season rapidly approaches and everyones calendar starts to fill up with Christmas Parties and general looseness with thought it appropriate to give you a heads up on Decembers most important function.

It’s back, the Old Iggies Christmas Drinks.

WHEN:    Friday Evening the 9th of December
TIME:       6.30pm to 7pm kick off.
WHERE:   Bar Luca (Phillip Street, CBD)

Come on down, catch up with the lads and if youve got any mates keen for a run in 2012 bring them along to see what a truly brilliant Club we are!

Spread the word ... the more the merrier and it is the season to be merry!

Hope to see you all then.

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The Vicarian - Gusessing Competition

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:48:00 +0000

Which Wallaby sent Boggy this little note?


"To Boggy, Up the Wallabies and the old bastards at Riverview Old Boys"

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Presentation Awards 2011 - 1st Grade

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:58:00 +0000

Best & Fairest - O.I.U. TROPHY

ADAM PARBERY

Runners Up: PAT CARUSO ; GRAYDEN KENNEY

Guzzler (Players Player) - ANDREW ROWE MEMORIAL TROPHY

GRAYDEN KENNEY

Runners Up: ADAM PARBERY ; MATT SHORTIS

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Presentation Awards 2011 - 2nd Grade

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:56:00 +0000

Best & Fairest - COMMITTEE CUP

MICHAEL VILLELLA and PAT DUFFY

Runners Up: JAMES SHEEHAN ; MAT CONLON

Guzzler (Players Player)

MICHAEL VILLELLA

Runners Up: JAMES SHEEHAN ; ADAM FITZGERALD

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Presentation Awards 2011 - 3rd Grade

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:52:00 +0000

Best & Fairest - O.I.R.F.C. TROPHY

SIMON ASFOUR

Runners Up: CHRIS HINGSTON ; LLOYD DOHERTY

Runners Up: NICK WISE ; NICK GILLESPIE

Guzzler (Players Player)

LINCOLN AURISCH

Runners Up: LEE LEVSEN ; SIMON ASFOUR

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Presentation Awards 2011 - 4th Grade

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:50:00 +0000

Best & Fairest - KEN RICHARDS MEMORIAL TROPHY

GAVIN AKERS

Runners Up: MATT MCPHIE ; TOM DROULERS

Runners Up: NICK WISE ; NICK GILLESPIE

Guzzler (Players Player)

HAYDEN McHUGH

Runners Up: ANDREW ADORINI ; GAVIN AKERS

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Presentation Awards 2011 - 5th Grade

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:46:00 +0000

Best & Fairest - DAVID BURKE MEMORIAL TROPHY

MATT SMITH

Runners Up: LUKE HANNAN ; TYM RICHARDSON

Runners Up: NICK WISE ; NICK GILLESPIE

Guzzler (Players Player)

BOGGY WARD

Runners Up: MATT SMITH ; LUKE HANNAN

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Presentation Awards 2011 - Colts

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:42:00 +0000

Best & Fairest - JEREMY MORGAN TROPHY

WILL MURRAY

Runners Up: NICK WISE ; NICK GILLESPIE

Guzzler (Players Player)

TOM CLIFTON

Runners Up: WILL MURRAY ; NICK WISE

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Dr Horgan injured after a fall

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:26:00 +0000

Paul Sheridan with Dr & Mrs Horgan

We heard today that Terry Horgan had a bad fall from a ladder while on holidays and badly injured both arms. He had an operation a couple of days ago and is currently in recovery at Lady Davidson Private Hospital. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Doc.

The Vicarian - guessing competition

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:14:00 +0000

From the house of Richards comes this blast from the past. Can you name the people and significance of this photo?

As always JB will be excluded from comments.

OIRFC Presentation Night - 14th October

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:06:00 +0000

OIRFC Presentation Night

WHEN: 14th of October
WHERE: Willougby Hotel
WHO: Everyone will be there

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Don't Worry. It Can Be Fixed....

noreply@blogger.com (Matty T) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:22:00 +0000

I know it all looks bad at the moment but don't unfriend your Kiwi friends just yet (as if they have any right to get cocky).

It's all about the motivation.

THE JERSEY
Ignore for the moment my previous ranting about tight jerseys and the lack of desirability inherent in their design. For some reason the players seem to like them. For that reason they should be taken away until the Team starts playing like they deserve to wear them again. Instead, they should be made to wear something.....less desirable. I was intitially thinking pink and tight but exposure to the French Super Union (or whatever the f**k it's called) indicates todays player quite likes looking like a novelty condom so that's out.

My School Zone jersey was brown and white with 3/4 sleeves (I think it was some kind of povo public school anti-theft inititive). I reckon the boys would ruck enthusiastically into the gates of hell to get out of those horrendous abominations. They should wear them till the Quarters. If they don't make the quarters they get written to the contracts for a year.

TATTS
Normally I would have no time at all for the tuff stickers but if they are going to be stamped all over every spare inch of flesh then their apparent desirablility should be harnessed for good. Every result should be tattooed on the arm of each player. So unless you WANT AUS V USA LOST 34-12
printed on your bicep next to the gothically printed names of your 3.5 children.......LIFT YOUR GAME.

BANDANAS
Get them all pissed and bet the lot of them - Win the Cup or you have to wear a ridiculous red bandana until some other Australian Team does. (It's the only explanation I can think off. Who was it Fitzy? Kearnsey? Grant Fox? The Kafe? Who?)

PUT A KIWI IN CHARGE. AND MAKE ANOTHER ONE OUR CHIEF PLAYMAKER...
No. Wait. We already did that.
Matty T

Where is the Web Ellis? RWC 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:12:00 +0000

Here is a great audio file from across the ditch explaining why New Zealand cannot win the World Cup.

Click here

Sorry if you have heard it before . . . . or are from New Zealand.

World Cup - Can New Zealand Do it

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:42:00 +0000

I have seen some photos around the traps that are questioning New Zealand's chances in the World Cup this year. I thought they were worth sharing:

The Vicarian - Guessing Competition

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:48:00 +0000

Who is this Old Iggies player see recently at the Rock?

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Old Iggies World Cup Golf Day - postponed until 30th Sept

noreply@blogger.com (Robert Ward) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:11:00 +0000

Date Changed to 30th Septmeber

Old Iggies World Cup Golf Day - Moore Park

Friday 30th September -

tba Registration

tba Shotgun start

World Cup 4-ball Ambrose

Included on the day:

- Breakfast

- 18 holes of Golf

- Motorised Cart (additional cost)

- The Easy Drinks Cart - drinks included

- Full Buffet Lunch

- More World Cup Prizes than an All Black cupboard

- Red Bull Girls

- Company of the worlds finest Rugby Club

- all this for $640 per team ($160 each)

Registration Form Click Here