Go The Goat!

5th Grade had a big win v old rivals UWA. The other teams were not as lucky. Read all the match reports here. Remember - If you know any colts-aged players, get them down to the club! The Curtin University Rugby Scholarships have been awarded for 2008. Congratulations to all the recipients and thanks to the wonderful sponsors!
Saturday 5th July is Round 14. 5th Grade kick off at 2:00pm v Southern Lions @ Murdoch. 3rd Grade have an early game at 12:20pm v Palmyra @ Tompkins Park followed at the same place by the Colts at 1:40pm v Joondalup.

Party Time

Corporate Package - Curtin Fitness Centre

The club has negotiated a fantastic corporate package with the Curtin Fitness Centre which will allow registered club members casual gym sessions at the discounted rate of $6.00 per session. To be eligible you must have signed a 2008 registration form – see Jeremy Camplin after training.
In addition to the corporate package, the Curtin Fitness Centre has also got on board to assist in the Club’s 2008 fitness testing program, which will involve strength and agility testing. Get into the gym ASAP for your first free workout/strength test! Wear regular shoes and bring a towel + water bottle.

For Further information contact Michael Parker on 0417955251 or parkerm@iinet.net.au

Membership

The season has started so it is time to pay your fees! This year the fees remain at the same price of $210 for seniors and $120 for Students. There is also a social membership available for $30. All fully paid members receive a membership pack of Shorts and Socks. See Jeremy or Steve Bowins to pay your fees now! Or for those people wishing to use the internet you can transfer the money directly to bank account 306-065 4158988. Make sure you include your name in the description or we won't know it's you!

$$ Rugby Scholarships Presented $$

As an initiative to attract players intending to study at Curtin University, the club, in conjunction with the University’s Scholarships and Financial Aid Office, has developed an endowment type scholarship program for Colt aged players and/or club members. Thanks to generous sponsorship from our Sponsors, as well as a financial contribution from the club, $15,000 in scholarships have been awarded  so far to Colt Aged players and members in 2008!

Mark Arkell, Henry Asgill-Tucker, Tyron Benfell, Craig Best, Reagan Carpenter, Ed Johnson, Liam Pickering, Nathan Pollin, Colin Thompson, Brendan Tritton plus physios Tarryn Jackson and Anita McCrystal, and administrator Laura Rodriguez were all well-deserving recipients this season, so be sure to hit them up for a beer. Read the full story here. None of this would have been possible without the help from our sponsors so a special thanks to:

Ausco Modular Pty Ltd

BCA Building Services Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd

McMullen Nolan and Partners Surveyors Pty Ltd

Mine and Port Developments Joint Venture (MPD JV)

Mr Roger Garnett

STAR International

The Irish Expats Golden Oldies Rugby Club Inc

Tricon Drilling Solutions Pty Ltd

Velocious Rapid Technology