UTS Gridiron

As promised the club has planned a BBQ for this Saturday (17 November), with details as follows:

Location - Centennial Park, Randwick (Enter the park via the Darley Rd Entrance which is off Allison Rd near the Randwick racecourse) Refer to google maps for details.

Food - The club has $100 which was won at the recent UTS Clubs trivia night to put towards some food & drinks. (I’m thinking a combination of meats/salads/bread and drinks) for all to share.

Plan - Some of us are aiming to get down there nice and early (around 10am) to secure a BBQ. So feel free to rock up from anytime after 10am. Food should be on about 12/12:30. This should be a good opportunity to sit back and relax in the park, throw round the footy, have a good feed, discuss issues such as the impending election, or simply bask in the sun.

All are welcome, including friends and family of UTS Gridiron.

If you could try and give some indication as to your attendance so we can plan estimated food requirements, apart from that - hope to see you there.

You can contact Simon at simon.irrgang.

Manhattan Superbowl and Newmarket Hotel
549 Gardeners Road (cnr Botany Road) Mascot

7.30pm dinner followed by bowling at 9pm.

We’ve organised bowling for this Friday (16 November). It would be good for everyone to make an effort as this is a team bonding exercise - and fun!

We are taking the “pub and bowl package”. This consists of dinner at the Newmarket Hotel, and then bowling next door at Manhattan Bowl.

We have two Menu options:

Menu A

• Choice of beef/chicken or Vege burger with a side of chips
• $37 pp

OR

Menu B

• Choice of rump steak + salad and chips
• Chicken snitzel + salad and chips
• Basil & ricotta gnocchi smothered in a roasted tomato sauce with toasted pine nuts & shaved parmesan
• $42pp

The menus are NOT for individual choice - we have to make a group choice for either Menu A or B - as this is the package for pub and bowl.

The lane has been booked so please get back to me by TUESDAY with which Menu we want to go with.

Please respond by return of email to jebelle.

The 2007 draw and roster have been added to the site. Refer to the pages under the Division One section.

A search box has been added to all pages. Just type in what you’re looking for and click search. Please note though Google search is not enabled within the MyTeam area, only pages from the public site.

The previous MyTeam password has now expired and only the current season’s password is now valid. Players who do not have access please get the details at training, or email webmaster.

Congratulations to James Kerr, the lucky winner of the trip to State of Origin 1 held in Queensland.

A big thankyou for all who purchased raffle tickets. The money raised went towards 3 of our colts players (Danny Noonan, Beau Payne & Dane Ferrara) who had been selected on the NSW Wolverines State squad heading to the Gold Coast for the Junior Nationals.

UTS Gridiron has been fortunate enough to have a fantastic trip (valued at $2,000) donated to the club from Phil Noonan who is the father of Danny Noonan (Colts QB).

The trip is for one (1) lucky person to travel to QLD with share accommodation (with Phil Noonan) and includes return air fares, transfers, 2 nights accommodation, golf (including club hire - optional), lunch and dinner Tuesday 22nd, breakfast and pre and post game meals/functions and game ticket to the State of Origin Wednesday 23rd May & breakfast Thursday 24th.

Please refer to the attached Itinerary for all the details.

As a club we have decided to raffle this great trip off with all money raised going towards three (3) of our colts players (Danny Noonan, Beau Payne & Dane Ferrara) who have been selected on the NSW Wolverines State squad heading to the Gold Coast for the Junior Nationals.

The raffle will be drawn COB (5pm) Monday 14th May 2007 to give the lucky person who wins it time a week to get the time off work.

Tickets will be $20 each, available from Jason Whitaker email secretary.

For those unable to purchase tickets in person, Matt Steel can receive bank transfers or credit card details, then email (scan) you your ticket numbers. Email email president or phone 0418 600 326.

There isn’t much time for this so you will have to move quickly. Remember, all money raised is going to a good cause, the 3 UTS colt’s players representing NSW!

On Saturday 5 May Fred & Paula will be hosting the UTS Pacific Island Experience day.

Cost will be $5 and drinks are BYO. The day kicks off at 11am with footie in the park and hanging out by the pool, followed by the Pacific Island feast at around 3-4pm. Friends and relatives are welcome to attend.

RSVP John “Porridge” Kritikos via email treasurer or by phone 0422 586 833 ASAP as we really need to know how much food to organize.

Everyone from UTS Gridiron wishes you a bright and happy 2007!

It’s been decided that we will combine the Club’s AGM and Presentation into one event.

Venue: - TBC
Date: Saturday, 20th January 2007
Time: - AGM 12 noon / Presentation 1pm
Cost: - TBC (we are still waiting to finalize a venue and also the menu)
RSVP: - email president

The AGM is an important part of the club and every member has a right to vote who they want sitting in executive positions running the club for the year. Also if there is anyone interested in nominating themselves for any of the positions please feel free to send me an email and I will then pass onto you the job description available.

Monday 5th February 2007 – Superbowl (XLI) Party
This is the day we all take a sick day off work to watch it on the big screen.
Venue: - UTS Broadway (Glasshouse Bar)
Time: - Kick Off Time yet TBC (It’s generally 10:00am)
Cost: - Free of Charge so bring your mates, family and partners.

Sunday 18th February 2007 – UTS Lawn Bowls Day
Venue: - Coogee Bowling Club (Dolphin St, Coogee) This is right next to Coogee Beach, and the Coogee Palace, We have booked for 20 people, but can adjust if there is more demand, if last year was any indication, should be an awesome afternoon.
Time: - 12:30pm
Cost: - $10 (which includes bowls hire and green fees for 2 hours)
RSVP: - Simon Irrgang, email ulo or call: 0419 614 157

Late March 2007 – UTS Golf Day
This event has turned out to be real good annual event and its great event to invite mates to the fold to enjoy a great afternoon of Golf. Prizes usually consist of the longest drive and a couple of the closest to the pins as well has the winning group. So start to organize you team (4 people) and details will follow to confirm all the dates and times.

Both the League and UTS have a couple of functions booked that require you to RSVP please see below dates. If UTS makes the Grand Final, we are also looking at holding a function to celebrate the achievement.

1) NSWGFL Presentation – The league presentation will be held on Sunday, 26th November at Kyeemagh RSL, 12 noon. The cost is $30 per person for a buffet lunch. Please RSVP with Matt Steel asap if you wish to attend. Email president.

2) NSWGFL 2006 Waratah Bowl – The 2006 Grand Final will be held on Saturday, 2nd December. Venue & Time is TBA.

3) End of Season Trip - Will take place on Friday 15th Dec - Saturday 16th Dec at Burrill Lake Tourist Park, Ulladulla. Cost is $35 a night or $60 for both nights. Please RSVP with Jason Whitaker asap if you would like to come. Contact Jason email secretary.