The Hampton Rovers has five teams who’ve made it into the finals and they commence this Sunday. Congratulations and good luck to all teams! If you are around over the weekend please go out and support our teams in the finals.
FINALS THIS SUNDAY – 14 AUGUST
U11 Div. 1 v East Sandringham – 12.00 pm at Chisholm Reserve.
U12 Div. 2 v Dingley – 1.30 pm at Murphy Reserve.
U12 Div. 5 v Mordi Brae – 9.00 am at Koornang Park.
U15 Div. 1 v Highett/Chelt – 3.00 pm at Walter Galt Reserve.
U17 Div. 2 v St.Peters Bentleigh – 1.00 pm at Wellington Reserve.
Well done to all our junior teams in the Lightning Premiership’s over the past two weeks. The opposition teams may have been thankful there was no scoring! The future looks promising for our younger age groups. We have already registered enough players for one team in Under 8 for next year with big numbers coming through from Auskick. There is a potential coaching panel forming for this group also. Well done!
Our Under 11 Div. 6 side fought really hard during the year and we hope to see all these players back next year. The Under 13 Div. 3 side left their run a little late. With a win over the 4th side a couple of weeks ago and losing by a small margin to the second side two weeks ago it is clear they were good enough to be in the finals but were too inconsistent during the year. Big things ahead for next year. The mail is a junior coaching legend is soon to return. The Under 14 Div. 3 side battled away during the year. With a couple of sides in the comp that maybe should have been in Div. 2 it was a hard year to get wins on the board. A good group of kids that if they stick together should be better for the run and go well next year.
A big thank you to all coaches, team managers, runners, trainers, umpires, water boys and girls, umpire escorts and most importantly the Mums for assisting during the year.
FROM THE PRESIDENT: STEVE WIGLEY
This will be my final year as President. Thank you to all the current Committee for making the task of running the junior club so enjoyable. We have a great group of parents and players. The Committee for next year is taking shape and will hit the ground running for next year. The planning is already taking place. There are some exciting times ahead with the inclusion of girls’ teams at Rovers. Don’t forget the PRESENTATION DAY ON THE 28th OF AUGUST. See you all over the finals and next year.
Go Rovers!!
2016 JUNIOR PRESENTATION DAY
Don’t forget Presentation Day at Boss James Reserve on Sunday 28 August from 11am onwards. Presentation times have changed slightly so please note these new times below. The canteen and BBQ will be open.
| 11am | U 10’s |
| 12am | U 14’s |
| 12:30am | U 13’s |
| 1:00pm | U 11’s |
| 2pm | U 12’s |
| 3:00pm | U 15’s |
| 4:00pm | U 8’s |
PLAYER INTENTIONS FOR 2017
Team Managers will email current parents soon to see if your child is keen to play next year so please let them know. The club is keen to finalise numbers early to assist with planning for what will be an exciting 2017 at the club.
ROVERS GIRLS FOOTY – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
The Hampton Rovers Junior Committee is very pleased to welcome applications and interest from all those keen on being part of the exciting re-launch of Junior Girls Football at the club for the 2017 season and beyond. We are open to all support interest and offers from coaches, team co-ordinators, through to general assistants please. We also welcome expressions of interest for potential players for the season. Please send such applications to Kyle Pinto (Head of Football) at pinto.kyle.k@edumail.vic.gov.
Don’t forget the #RoversLocal Friday night at the Boss. Bar open from 5pm. Everyone welcome!
