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12/2015 14 May 15

ERUFC gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following Club Sponsors for Season 2015.

Principal Sponsors 2015

DOVAGATE

Melton 5 vs 64 Eltham

News: A double victory for Eltham Seniors! The 9th of May was

marked by wins away at Melton and Ballarat despite the number of senior players not available to play.

A big E’Town welcome to new sponsors Fletchers. We greatly appreciate your support for Season 2015 and beyond!

The Ladies’ Day organisers are looking for donations of:

* Lace tablecloths/throws

*Old teapots (of no sentimental value just in case!!)

*Jam Jars - the more sizes the better If you can help please bring items to the clubhouse

Touch Judge Course: win competition points for your favourite team by becoming an assistant referee.

6:30pm Tues 19 May at the clubhouse All members are welcome and course fee refunds are available for approved team volunteers. To participate email: rugbydirector@elthamrugby.com.au

Foundation Course: (the minimum requirement if you wish to coach or referee older junior or senior players).

17 May 2015 8:30am –4:30pm Box Hill Rugby Club http://melbournerebels.com.au/community/access/foundation-level-one.

This Saturday, 16 May we have 5 teams at home:

9:00 U8 Team vs Harlequins 9:45 U12 Team vs Moorabbin 10:40 U16 Team vs. Harlequins 12:00 U18 Team vs. Shepparton 13:30 Sen B Grade vs. Melbourne 15: 10 Sen A Grade vs. Wyndham Away: 9:00 U6 Team at Northerns 9:00 U10 Team at Maroondah 9:45 U14 at Harlequins

U10 Photographs courtesy of Andy Brown Under 6s playing Powerhouse at home 9 May 2015

The Under 6 Team took on Power House on the refurbished Bridge Street ground. Their dynamic game was very entertaining and enhanced by both teams scoring lots of tries and watching Russell and Bennie getting lots of exercise trying to keep up with the youngsters! Well played everybody!

Don’t forget the “Mercy Rule” “Junior Competition Rules”

5.8.1 Competition Age groups – Under 11 to Under 14.

If the difference in score between two sides competing in the Under 11s to Under 14s Age group competitions reaches 50 points then the Referee shall stop the game and declare the match completed, irrespective of normal time remaining.

5.8.2 For recording purposes the match shall be declared a victory to the winning team with the appropriate competition and scoring points awarded to both teams based on the completed score.

5.8.3 If sufficient time remains before the commencement of scheduled following fixtures, both team coaches shall liaise with the Referee to arrange to play another friendly game of Rugby or ‘Ruck Touch’ or similarly suitable games pursuant to 10.1.4 below.

5.8.4 The “friendly” game of Rugby or Ruck Touch shall be conducted with both teams merging their players, with teams selected equal in numbers and ability, in order to achieve a fair balance.

Last orders for personalised hoodies..

The order book closes this Saturday 16 May

Juniors sizes - $40; Men's/Ladies $45 Please pay and place orders at the clubhouse

bar A small number of non personalised hoodies

will be available for general purchase

U10 Photographs courtesy of Andy Brown The Under 8 Team at Footscray, 9 May 2015 -

Photos Izolde Bensch

The Under 8 Team had fun at

Footscray even though the home team failed to show up with numbers. Northerns, Footscray and Eltham just made the most of their opportunity to play some rugby, and made a few friends in the process.

Eltham squad:

Coach: Simon Weightman

Manager: Paul Sabiston

Kelly, Kyle Peter

Fitzgibbon, Finnbar J

Flint, Charlie B

Patterson, Asher

Easthope, Luke Joseph

Gore, Samuel V

Spinley, Rocco

Kleynhans, Beckley B

Pretorius, Jadon Gian

Weightman, Cameron

Gilbert, Charles L

Jones, Patrick O'Dwyer

Navuni, Ezekiel J

Warrington, William

Sabiston, Matthew David

Johnstone-Malone, Kadence

U10 Photographs courtesy of Andy Brown Melton 5 vs .Eltham 64, 9 May 2015

U10 Photographs courtesy of Andy Brown Melton 5 vs .Eltham 64, 9 May 2015

U10 Photographs courtesy of Andy Brown Tickets for the RWC

In 2014 the RaboDirect Melbourne Rebels partnered with Sportsnet Holidays to offer Rugby World Cup 2015 (RWC 2015) travel packages to our members, resulting in a small financial return to the Club. Sportsnet Holidays are an Official Travel Agent of RWC 2015.

The packages are identical to those sold on Sportsnet's website (www.sportsnetholidays.com) and the price is the same; the difference is that for every booking, a small portion is contributed back to the Club. Therefore, if you purchased one of these packages you would be supporting your Club, as well securing your place at one of the world's most spectacular sporting events. Bookings will also receive a unique RaboDirect Melbourne Rebels match ball signed by some of the Rebels' biggest stars.

Tickets are becomingly increasingly hard to find and some matches have completely sold out! Currently Sportsnet has the following tickets available to key matches of the RWC 2015: The Final - 89 Bronze Final - 5 Semi-Final 2 - 65 Semi-Final 1 - 72 Quarter Final 4 - 106 Quarter Final 1 - 115 France v Ireland - 2 Australia v Wales - 104 Australia v England - 206 Australia v Uruguay - 34 Australia v Fiji - 34

England v Wales - 130

New Zealand v Argentina - 21 Sportsnet also have access to tickets to a range of matches not listed above, so if there are other matches you're interested in attending, please don't hesitate in letting them know! Sportsnet have agreed to do one-on-one presentations with anyone in Melbourne seriously interested in going to the World Cup. To take advantage of this offer, please email Sportsnet's RWC 2015 concierge, Kelly Stock at: kstock@sportsnetcorp.com. Kelly would also be happy for you to call direct on 1300 888 858 ext. 2.

Time is short and tickets are going fast; if you're interested please drop an email to Kelly sooner rather than later. This is a wonderful opportunity to get all your questions answered about RWC 2015 by professional sporting event travel experts and to help support the RaboDirect Melbourne Rebels.

With our best wishes,

RaboDirect Rebels CEO | Peter Leahy

U10 Photographs courtesy of Andy Brown

Women's’ Rugby

Yes, there is interest in running Women’s Rugby at ERUFC. We have the players, possibly for a senior and junior 7s team but as yet have no volunteers to coach or manage the team(s).

Can you help?

If so please email Bully at:

rugbydirector @elthamrugby.com.au

If you don’t want to coach or manage a team, but would simply like to help get the girls started. Please consider being the club’s representative at the:

Viva 7’s Youth Girls Information session

Ikon Park – Meet outside Gate 3 (Royal Parade, Carlton North)

When – Sunday May 17 10:30am

U10 Photographs courtesy of Andy Brown Women’s Viva 7s

VIVA 7’s is the new, non-contact version of rugby 7’s that can be

played by male and female of all ages, no matter the sporting back-ground or experiences. Viva 7’s gives participants a safe and fun environment to have a high intensity workout. It’s the best way to get fit and have fun with your family and friends.

VIVA7s has been introduced to bring new participants to rugby as well as give current players a social brand of game involvement. Viva 7’s allows juniors to learn the nuances of the sport, while practicing the basics, in a fun and safe environment. It allows for people of all abilities to explore their creative side.

There are a maximum of 7 players on the field in each team. Teams have 7 “touches” to score a try. There’s two 7 minute halves and, at typical VIVA7s Centre’s, teams play up to two matches each ses-sion.

There’s action on and off the field - Fresh, funky vibes pumping around the grounds, will get you grooving and stepping on and off the pitch. Once your game is finished, there are a number of social opportunities to partake in to mix it up with your mates or family.

The important next step for the first ever Youth Girls Viva 7’s competition is upon us. The COACHES INFORMATION DAY is set for 10:30 am this Sunday, 17th May.

It is vital that all coaches/delegates/team managers/ junior co-ordinators try and attend this information day so that we all know what is happening, and importantly all your questions can be answered !!

Volunteer urgently needed to represent ERUFC

U10 Photographs courtesy of Andy Brown Volunteers needed:

NOMINATE NOW

Watch Sharpie's volunteering experience

ERUFC Concussion Policy:( http://files.pitchero.com/clubs/4536/handbook2015_130628.pdf)

Please remember that If concussion is diagnosed a player may not resume a game or attend training until a doctor certifies that the individual is well enough to participate in a contact sport. All head injuries are serious and NO player with this diagnosis can return to training or rugby matches without a medical clearance certificate. Please read the ARU Concussion Guidelines and website links below:

U10 Photographs courtesy of Andy Brown Concussion Guidance

http://www.rugby.com.au/Portals/18/Files/Administration/Policies/Occupational%20Health%

20and%20Safety/ARU%20Concussion%20Guidance%202014.pdf

ARU Concussion Guidance (Rugby Public) 2014

The Australian Rugby Union provides guidance regarding concussion which applies to everyone involved in Rugby across Australia.

At all times, players, parents, coaches and officials need to act in the best interest of player safety and welfare by taking responsibility for the recognition, removal and referral of players to a medical doctor and then ensuring concussion is appropriately managed according to the guidelines.

Under the guidelines:

Recognise and Remove – Any player suspected or recognised with concussion must be removed from training and playing and not return to Rugby or other sport or physical activity on the same day.

Refer – Any player suspected or recognised with concussion must see a medical doctor as soon as possible.

Rest – Players diagnosed with concussion must rest completely until all signs and symptoms of concussion have disappeared.

Recover – The concussed player must first recover

from all signs and symptoms of concussion at rest and return to activities of normal daily living before starting exercise.

Return – Players return to contact training and games following the ‘Graduated Return to Play’ protocol.

People involved in Rugby should familiarise themselves with the full guidelines outlined in:

Australian Rugby Union Concussion Guidance (Rugby Public) (pdf - 131kb) – This

document provides guidance on concussion to those involved in Rugby Union in Australia, and incorporates recent changes to the IRB document entitled ‘IRB Concussion Guidance for the General Public’, which was published on the IRB website on 22 May 2014. This summary is prepared specifically for the Rugby public and is not a medical document.

Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool (pdf - 526kb) – The PocketCRT can be utilised on-field or on the sideline to aid in recognising the visible clues, and signs and symptoms of concussion. Players suspected of having concussion must be removed from play or training and should be referred to Medical Practitioner or Emergency Department for further assessment and diagnosis.

U10 Photographs courtesy of Andy Brown Concussion Guidance

Date Day Time Description Location Comment

15-May

Fri 19:40 Reds vs. Rebels Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

16-May

Seniors Competition Round 5

Sat

13:30 B Grade home vs. Melbourne

ERUFC

15:10 A Grade home vs. Wyndham City

Junior & Pathway Round 3

9:00 U6 away vs. Northern Northern RUC., C H Sullivan Reserve, Blake Street, Reservoir. (Melways 19 D()

9:00 U8 home vs. Harlequins ERUFC—Susan Street

9:00 U10 away vs. Maroondah

Maroondah RUC, Griff Hunt Reserve, Lyons Road, North Croydon (Melways 37 B7)

9:45 U12 home vs. Moorabbin

ERUFC

9:45 U14 away at Harlequins Harlequins RUC, Ashwood Reserve, Power Ave., Ashwood 60 H12

10:40 U16 home vs Harlequins

ERUFC

12:00 U18s home vs. Shepparton

17-May

Sun

8:30 Green Shirt Ref Course Box Hill RUC, RHL Sparks Reserve, Cnr Middlesborough and Canterbury Roads, Box Hill. (melways 47 F12)

8:30 Foundation Coaching Course

10:30 Information Session Viva7s Junior Women's Competition

Ikon Park – Meet outside Gate 3 (Royal Parade, Carlton North

Volunteer needed to represent ERUFC

18-May

Mon 18:30 Junior Training ERUFC U10, U12 , U14, U16 & U18 training

Lions Club ERUFC Clubhouse

19-May

Tue 18:30 Senior Training ERUFC Colts and Seniors contact seniorteam@elthamrugby.com.au

20-May

Wed 18:30 Junior Training ERUFC U12 , U14, U16 & U18 training

21-May

Thu 18:30 Training ERUFC U6, U8 & Senior training

Social Evening ERUFC Clubhouse

23-May

Sat

Seniors Competition Round 6

13:30 B Grade away vs. Puckapunyal

PMA Rugby Oval, Malaya Rd., Puckapunyl (Melways M621 H10)

15:10 A Grade away vs. Shepparton

Vibert Reserve, 290-300 Archer St., Shepparton. (Melways 60 H12)

Bus organised for players $20 pp . See Rob M

Juniors Round 4

9:00 U6 home vs Box Hill ERUFC

9:00 U8 home vs BH & Rednecks

ERUFC

9:00 U10 home vs Box Hill ERUFC

9:45 U12 away Footscray* Footscray, Henry Turner South Reserve, Cnr of Farnsworth Ave and Myers Road, Footscray. (Melways 42 C2)

* redraw anticipated

9:45 U14 away Northern Northern RUC., C H Sullivan Reserve, Blake Street, Reservoir. (Melways 19 D()

10:40 U16 away at Footscray Footscray, Henry Turner South Reserve, Cnr of Farnsworth Ave and Myers Road, Footscray. (Melways 42 C2)

* redraw anticipated

10:40 U18 away vs Power House

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Stormers vs Rebels DHL Newlands, Cape Town

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