News 2012

Dawn Wilson

Dawn Wilson, stalwart of the club, died last night the 20th January 2012 after a long fight with cancer.  
The funeral is on Wednesday 25th January 2pm at Woodside Uniting Church.

Dawn & Don Wilson have presented the Paul (Willy) Wilson Award for Best First Year Player, in honour of their son, since 1994.  Paul Wilson was also the brother of ex-Frocs player, Michelle.

The Paul Wilson Award ... history of & recipients

Golf Day 12th February

Golf Day on Sunday 12th February.  Barossa Rams v Old Colls

A charity event for the 'Make-a-wish' foundation, Barossa chapter

8am Reg, 8.30am t-off
Player cost $60, Non-player $20
includes Breakfast & Lunch followed by Awards
Contact Ray Butler 0438 152 353, raybutts@adam.com.au

Senior Pre-Season Training

SENIOR TRAINING starts next week, Thurs 9 Feb 2012 from 6.30pm. Attendance is compulsory: there will be short session, a chat about the season & then a free BBQ.

There will also be an election for CLUB CAPTAIN. Please forward any nomination you have to kim@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au before 9 Feb. 
The Club Captain is the voice of the players; his/her duties include welcoming new players, acting as an advocate for players and representing the club.

The Club Captain is the voice of the players; his/her duties include:

· welcoming new players

· ensuring club morale and spirit is maintained

· maintaining discipline amongst the players

· attending OC matches, across all ages and grades

· helping coaches/selectors provide players with the opportunity to excel

· leading by example in training, conduct on the field and support of club activities

· acting as a representative/advocate for players to the coaches/selectors

· representing the club at functions, including speeches at home games and formal events

· representing the interests of the players to the coaches, selectors and the committee

Australia Day

26th January 11am until late

That’s right, it’s happening again. OCs is hosting the best Australia day party of the year. Here are some reasons as to why you might want to come to the club for Australia Day...

   We will have a massive slip‘n’slide 

   Triple J's Hottest 100 will be playing 

   $4 Beers and Spirits 

  Beer Pong, Beersbee and backyard cricket 

Don't forget there is a dress code -  Australian heroes!

See you on 26 Jan, from 11am till late

Alex Rokobaro

Alex played last month in Cambridge in the Steele-Bodger XV team who took on Cambridge.
His name was given a French flavour due to a typo!! He appears as Rokabarc !! 

Another success for him was a Man of the Match performance against an Italian team in the Challenge Cup.

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Ben Hamer

Ben & Cat are back in Adelaide from the 28th December until the 3rd or 4th of January

Death of Bruce Anthony McDougall

The South Australian rugby community will be saddened to learn of the death of Bruce Anthony McDougall, who passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2011.

Bruce McDougall was the beloved husband of Susan; the father of Andrew, Sally and Tom; and the father-in-law of Neroli.

He was a rugby enthusiast. He played rugby in the Reserve Grade of the University of Queensland Club in what has been described as a golden age of rugby at Qld Uni.
In Adelaide, he could often be seen, with friends, watching various club matches.

He was a graduate in accountancy of the University of Queensland and, in 1971, he was awarded a Churchill Fellowship for his work, as an accountant, in the wine industry.

The relatives and friends of Bruce McDougall are invited to attend a service in his honour, to be held at St John's Anglican Church, Halifax Street, Adelaide on Wednesday, December, 14th, 2011 at 11.30am.

It is requested that, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Reply Paid 1332, Lane Cove, NSW 1596. Envelopes will be provided at the church.

Trevor and Janice Knight,
AURUFC e-News Editors.
11th December, 2011.

Christmas Drinks

Thursday, 15 December 2011 Time 18:30 until 21:30, at the Clubrooms

Launch of Season 2012, to introduce our coaching and management panel for next season, to talk about pre-season training, to let you know our plans and expectations in 2012

Announcements about the 75th Anniversary Celebrations!

... and afterwards, Christmas drinks, nibbles and carols

Cairns Old Crocs