Arncliffe Scots Rugby League

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

HELD AT THE ARNCLIFFE SCOTS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB
ON TUESDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2007. AT 7.30P.M.

All interested over the age of 18 Welcome
AGENDA
1.    Reading and Confirmation of the Minutes of the previous A.G.M.
2.    Consideration and Adoption of the Annual Report
3.    Consideration and Adoption of the Annual Balance Sheet
4.    Ratification of Submissions
5.    Election of the Office Bearers and General Committee for Season 2008

ELIGIBLE TO VOTE – As per the Constitution number 9 (a to e)
1.    Life Members
2.    Members of the 2007 Committees of Office Bearers
3.    Registered Coach, Manager, Trainer of the 2007 teams.
4.    Registered A Grade, B. Grade, C. Grade players from 2007. over the age of 18

As per the Constitution numbers 12 and 13

All matters for consideration (voting) at the A.G.M. must be in the form of a submission tabled at a general committee meeting prior to the A.G.M.

All matters for discussion (General Business) at the A.G.M. must be submitted to the Secretary in writing 7 days prior to the meeting (that means it needs to be received by Glenys prior to Tuesday 9th October).

Any questions about the AGM can be sent to Glenys via email glenys@scots.net.au or by calling her on 9528 3930.

Notes and invitations have gone out to all players regarding the end of year presentations but here is a quick reminder in case you needed one.

31st August – Senior (A and U/19) and Officials Thank You Dinner – 7p.m. Scots Auditorium

7th September – Mid Grade – U/14, U/15, U/16, U/17 – 7p.m Scots Auditorium

15th September – Junior – Mini U/6, U.7, U/8 at 1p.m. and Mod U/9, U/10, U/11 and U/12 at 2.30 Scots Auditorium

Our Under 9s, also known as the Fairy Tale Team, started the season with only 5 players, and no officials. Thankfully this team gained a Coach Peter Swain, Manager Monica and trainers Frank and Todd, who gave them their total attention. Each week they gained a new player and after winning their first game 2 weeks before the Finals, went on to win the Semi and Final and play in the Grand Final of the B. Division. Even though they didn’t win on the day, the grand final was still a great end to a true Fairy tale.

The Under 16’s win was the best result for Scots for the season. It was the win that made all the hard work worthwhile.

The game was a fantastic and tough game that displayed skilful football from the whole side. They refused to give in, playing with Scots pride and great attitude to gain the premiership that they have worked hard for two years to get. It was voted by all at Hurstville as the best game of the Grand Final weekend and we won it.

Congratulations from all at Scots to the Players and Officials of the U/16 on a brilliant well earned win.

The Under 10s played a great game and the excitement of the win was a felt right across Hurstville Oval.  All boys played their best and produced very exciting football. Coach Paul Wilson is very proud of the whole team, and now expects this to be the first step back to being a good A Division team.  Look out for these young champions under the Under 11s in 2008.

Unfortunately the Under 14s played their worst game of the season in the Grand Final.  Even though they were down a couple of players they looked only a shadow of the side that had easily defeated Earlwood just a couple of weeks before. All the players and team staff can only learn from this experience and go on to better results next year.

(Apologies for the blurry photo)

In the semis the Under11s played great football to win their way straight to the Grand Final.  The Grand Final saw a real arm wrestle with the game going back and forth - Renown would score and Scots would hit back with a try.   All the Scots boys played well but unfortunately at the full time bell they were one try behind. The good news is that Coach Huw is confident that they will improve again next year and again be a top side.

Congratulations goes to our Under 9s, Under 10s, Under 11s, Under 14s and Under 16s who have made it through to the grand final this weekend.  Each of these teams has shown great skill and determination to get to this final game of 2007.

All games are being played at Hurstville Oval and here are the times for each of our sides.

SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST
U/9B – Hurstville United Blue – Hurstville Oval – 8.30a.m.
U/10B – Renown United – Hurstville Oval – 10.25a.m.
U/11B – Kingsgrove Colts Red – Hurstville Oval – 12.20p.m.
U/14B – Earlwood Saints – Hurstville Oval – 3.15p.m.

SUNDAY 12th AUGUST
U/16 – Kingsgrove Colts – Hurstville Oval – 10.20a.m.
Let’s all get to Hurstville Oval and support all the Scots Teams, not just the regular one that you watch.
GOOD LUCK SCOTS – FROM EVERYONE!!

Please all take note of the following regarding Grand Final Day

1.    All players must be at the ground one hour before game time – the sign on sheet must be handed into the Junior League official a half hour before the game.  Players not signed on the sheet at this time will not play.

2.    Entry to Hurstville Oval is $5 for Adults this includes a program – A bundle of programs for the team players etc will be given to the Manager on collection of the Sign On Sheet. Officials that have been named by the club only can sign in at the gate.   This list is checked and the club is fined if there are people on this list other than the named Club Officials.

Unfortunately on Sunday at Renown Park  was where the finals run stopped for both Scot’s Under 15s and Under 17s sides.

To the players and officials of the U/15 and U/17 teams thank you for a great year, both sides showed great sportsmanship, played for the club with pride, and treated us to some wonderful football.

The very talented U/15 team were outstanding all year, they were the best St. George team of 2007.  Two Balmain teams will play the Grand Final, and Scots can on the right day defeat both of them.   We believe that they played their Grand Final two weekend ago at Cahill Park, when they played a faultless first half, and treated us to one of the best games of football seen at Cahill for many years. Hold your heads up high boys, the best is yet to come for this team.

The U/7 team was the side we nearly didn’t get onto the field this year.  Thanks to a select group of talented players who showed great club loyalty and determination to hold the side together, they, along with their first year Coach, battled on each week, grew in strength and developed into a great team.  The only thing lacking in this side was a full reserve bench, and anyone who watched their games against Colts can support this statement. Next year they join another select group of players in the U/19 team, so numbers will not be a problem. Like the U/15’s the best is yet to come.

The Scots Executive and committee would personally thank the players and officials of these two teams for their club loyalty, their enjoyable football, and the friendship that has grown between club and players.

See you again in 2008 to go one step further!

Here is the draw for this weekend’s Finals.  Any questions you have should be able to be answered by your Team Manager.

SATURDAY 4TH
U/9B – Earlwood Saints – Hurstville Oval – 9.50a.m.
U/10B – Penshurst Gold – Hurstville Oval – 11.30a.m.

SUNDAY 5TH August
U/14B – Brighton Seagulls – Hurstville Oval – 8.30a.m.
U/15A – Holy Cross – Renown Park – 10.00am.
U/16 – Hurstville United – Hurstville Oval – 11.05a.m.
U/17B – Renown United – Renown Park – 12.20p.m.

U/11B – Already in Grand Final – next weekend