OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
2015 May Newsletter No.3
Season 2015!
Season 2015 has started with 2 good wins against Southern Beaches and Singleton and the
next 2 weeks we are away to Lake Macquarie and University. Our next home game is
against Maitland which is also Sponsors Day. Off the field, June is going to be a busy month
with Rugby Day, Cocktail Party and Ladies Day.
Father & Son Rugby Day – Saturday, 6 June
The Diamond Jubilee ‘Rugby Day’ is where all OLD BOYS have the unique opportunity of
taking the field again in Father and Son Teams in games based on Golden Oldies conditions.
It will be a classic event!
Date:
Saturday 6th June 11.30 – 12.30 (Game time)
Venue:
Waratah Oval
Cost:
$30 includes 75th Commemorative Playing Jumper, BBQ Lunch & some
drinks
Then:
Stay at Waratah Oval and watch the Mighty TAHS play Nelson Bay.
Bookings: Close COB Wednesday 3 June, 2015
Contact: [email protected] or Cathy Twomey 0413 043 557 to make a
booking.
For full details go to ‘Events’ (All Events) on the main menu and click to the June calendar
(by going to the bottom of the May calendar and clicking ‘Next’ to take you to June). Click on
Family Rugby Day and you’ll find all the information plus a player registration form to play in
the classic.
There are not many spots left so if you intend playing sign up now!!
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Celebrating 75 Seasons (Formed in 1940)
OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
Waratah Oval in Newcastle won’t be quite the same this
coming June long weekend!
The famous local suburban sporting ground will see old rugby players running around in
multi-coloured clothing, funny painted faces, giant sumo wrestlers - and even a game of
premier rugby.
President of The Waratahs Rugby Old Boys Association, Mark Queenan, said the attractions
were part of a Family Rugby Day being organised by the club for its Diamond Jubilee
celebrations.
“We’re mixing family fun with the sport of rugby at Waratah Oval on the Saturday (6 June) as
we celebrate our 75th anniversary,” said Mark.
“The Waratahs had already planned a lot of attractions for the June long weekend as part of
its celebrations but a deferred rugby match against Nelson Bay has added to the attractions.
“The Family Rugby Day, for which we have invited the Old Boys to pull on their boots and
have a game of rugby as one of the features (see above), is now being combined with the
premier round against Nelson Bay.
“The Old Boys game will be played under Golden Oldies rules and we are attracting a lot of
former players to the ground for what is sure to be great day.”
Mark said members of The Waratahs were invited to bring along their family as there will be
plenty of attractions for children.
He said face painting, the opportunity to be a sumo wrestler, plaster painting and a jumping
castle would keep young members of the family fully engaged.
And then, it’s onto….(see next page)
The Waratahs Rugby Club
Celebrating 75 Seasons (Formed in 1940)
OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
The 75 Diamond Jubilee Cocktail Party
th
Saturday the 6 th June
Harbourview Function Centre
Time: 7pm until 11.30pm
Beer, Wine and soft drink provided
Cocktail food
Live music and Dancing
Auctions and raffles
Celebrate an amazing 75 years with Past and
Present players,
Family and friends. All welcome.
Dress: Smart Evening Attire
$90 per person
Purchase tickets from:
Allana Bryan -0458001658
or Joel Ford- 0411955747
Please make
Make payment to
“The Waratahs
Former Players”
BSB: 637-000
Acc: 715493713
!
It’s your chance to ‘Frock Up’ - the OLD BOYS have booked the entire top floor of
the Harbourview Function Centre and we will have the layout as two areas (cont).
The Waratahs Rugby Club
Celebrating 75 Seasons (Formed in 1940)
OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
The larger area will have a bar and the band for music and dancing, the smaller area
will be set up with bar and Club memorabilia with the intent of being a quieter area
so you can chat and reminisce with team mates and friends who you may not have
seen for a long time. 75th Memorabilia will be on sale. Tickets are on sale now, make
sure you get yours before they all go!!!!
Ladies Day – Saturday 20 June
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Celebrating 75 Seasons (Formed in 1940)
OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
OLD BOYS WEBSITE
The prime vehicle for communication and interaction will be the new Old Boys
website. It is being continually updated and you are invited to have a browse
on www.oldboys.thewaratahs.com.au - the Join Us page and the Store
(merchandise) page are under construction and in the near future will provide
the ability to pay for membership fees and for club items.
!
2015 Membership Renewal & New Members $100
Members Dress shirts (includes Diamond Jubilee logo) and the Diamond Jubilee lapel pins
have arrived and will be distributed on the Home Game against Maitland.
If you haven’t already done so please email [email protected] with your size
to avoid any hassles
on the day.
The Waratahs Rugby Union Club supports Prostate Cancer Awareness
The Waratahs will continue our partnership with HPCA in 2015. HPCA is a local organisation
which supports the men in our club. The incidence of Prostate Cancer is above the National
average in the Hunter Region. HPCA are The Waratahs neighbors’ and this partnership is
providing many benefits to both parties.
Again The Waratahs will be hosting a Prostate Cancer Charity Day at the end of August
where we will swap the famous RED club jumpers for blue jumpers with the HPCA logo and
that evening auction the jumpers off at a fundraising for HPCA .
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Celebrating 75 Seasons (Formed in 1940)
OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
Sponsorship
A number of people indirectly contribute financially to our events and they are appreciated! If
you know anyone who would like to sponsor the OLD Boys , The Seniors, The Juniors or an
event and come good with some hard $$$s or in kind contributions we would like to hear
from them.
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Celebrating 75 Seasons (Formed in 1940)