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Bulletin

Issue 111 - 27 January 2010

News

2010 International Rugby Sevens Adelaide Business Lunch

The 2010 International Rugby Sevens Adelaide Business Lunch will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 19 March 2010.

The keynote speaker for 2010 will be former Wallabies Captain and legend Nick Farr-Jones.

For more information and to download the booking form, go to http://www.sarugby.com.au/corporate_hospitality.html or contact Mel Summers at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8153 or mel.summers@sarugby.com.au

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SA Rugby 75th Anniversary Stock – Clearance Sale

Limited Stock remains of the 75th Anniversary merchandise, clearance sale prices of up to 50% discount:

Item

Discounted price (postage extra)

Stock Quantities

Men’s 75th Cotton Jersey

Now $40

6 x Size XXL

1 x Size L

3 x Size M

9 x Size S

5 x Size XS

Men’s Limited Edition Black Falcons Heritage Jersey

Now $60

6 x Size L

1 x Size M

Womens 75th Feline Polo Shirt

Now $20

2 x Size 16

1 x Size 10

Call into the SA Rugby Office, email info@sarugby.com.au or call (08) 7224 8150 to purchase.

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Gilbert Ball Orders

Please ensure that you send in your Gilbert Rugby Ball orders in early this year as SA Rugby will have limited stock available. Go to the following link for an order form: http://www.sarugby.com.au/corporate_merch.html

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James Hagan’s USA Officiating Tour

James Hagan was selected to tour the USA with the Royal Australian Air Force Rugby Team for two weeks in November 2009. During the tourJames had the honour of being the first foreign official ever to referee a match at the United States Armed Forces Rugby Championships when he refereed the United States Navy versus theUnited States Army.

Jameswas also theAssistant Refereein a number of other Armed Forces games and during the inaugural test match between the United States Air Force and the Royal AustralianAir Force. Thistour exposed James toa different style of rugby and gave him a significant number of development opportunities.”

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Women’s SA State Rugby team fundraiser

The Women's SA State Rugby team will be holding a special screening of the new rugby movie ‘Invictus’, staring Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman, on Sunday 7 February, Piccadilly Cinema, 1:20pm.

Buy tickets to support the Southern Warriors in their trip to the 2010 National Women's Championship in Canberra,4-7 June 2010.

Tickets are $15 and you can pay on the day.It will be a great social event and there will be prizes, give-aways and some nibbles. Tickets can be purchased from Catherine Arnfield: 0407 910 754 or Aryn Perryman: 0417 715 602 arynwp@hotmail.com
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SA Rugby 2010 Season Conference

SA Rugby will be holding the 2010 Season Conference on Saturday 20 February. For the schedule and registration form, please visit the SA Rugby website and follow the link on the homepage.

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2010 Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) & Liquor Licensing Laws (LLL)

For information on the next round of Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) & Liquor Licensing Laws (LLL) training courses please go to the following link: http://www.goodsports.com.au/sa/pages/rsa-courses.html

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Office for Recreation and Sport Training and Development Opportunities

Visit the ORS website at www.recsport.sa.gov.au and click on the ‘Training and Development’ tab, for a list of training and development information for clubs, coaches, children/youth, officials, volunteers and much more.

The 2010 ORS Training Calendar will be available soon. Club committees and coaches should visit the following link to view the 2010 Training Calendar and register for upcoming courses: http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/training-development/coaches-courses.html

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Office for Recreation and Sport 2010 Grants Available

Inclusive Recreation Inclusive Sport

Open: 16 January 2010

Closes: 1 March 2010

Move it! Making Communities Active

Open: 29 May 2010

Closes: 12 July 2010

For more information, visit the ORS website at www.recsport.sa.gov.au and click on the ‘Grants and Scholarships’ tab.

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Office for Volunteers Newsletter

Read this fortnight's edition of the Office for Volunteers’ electronic newsletter, The State of Volunteering On-line, by visiting http://www.ofv.sa.gov.au/newsletter.htm.

In this edition:

  • Volunteers needed for Special Olympics National Games
  • Celebrating International Volunteer Day
  • Applying for National Police Check certificate made easier for volunteers
  • Overseas students keen to volunteer for community organisations and charities
  • National Volunteer Week 10-16 May -start planning now!
  • Help save lives during Adelaide heatwaves!
  • Free volunteer training courses from Volunteering SA&NT
  • Other great training opportunities
  • Comments and contributions

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2010 International Rugby Sevens Adelaide Tickets

The 2010 International Rugby Sevens Adelaide will take place from 19-21 March. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketek – visit www.ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849.

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Port Adelaide Labour Services Situations Vacant

Port Adelaide Labour Services Pty Ltd is looking to employ casuals in various work situations at different sites in and around the Adelaide metro area.

If you are seeking employment as a general labourer or roustabout then you are invited to apply.

Quite a number of opportunities occur over the school holidays so University students who would like extra income should also apply.

To apply send your details to Port Adelaide Labour Services Pty Ltd:

Fax: (08) 8140 5788

E-Mail: pals@chariot.net.au

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SA Rugby Academy Training Information

Please remember to frequently check the Academy page on the SA Rugby website for updates on training details for the Southern, Eastern and Northern Zones. Should you require further information, please contact Carl Jones at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8150 or carl.jones@sarugby.com.au

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2010 SA Rugby Life Member Nominations

2010 Life member nominations need to be submitted by 26 March 2010. Please go to the following link to download the SARU qualifications document: http://www.sarugby.com.au/about_members.html

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KooGa – Official kit provider to SARU

Please note that KooGa remains the official stock merchandiser for SA Rugby in 2009 and gear is available through SA Rugby or KooGa at www.wrskooga.com. Contact the South Australian KooGa Sales Representative, Richard Wasley, on 0410 434 224. KooGa are also suppliers of Silver Fern training equipment www.silverfernaust.com.au

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Dates for the Diary

23-24 January
Darwin Sevens

20 February
SA Rugby Conference
SARU Offices

24 February
SmartRugby Course
Old Collegians RUFC

10 March
SmartRugby Course
Elizabeth RUFC

15 March
2010 team nominations to SA Rugby

19 March
2010 International Rugby Sevens Adelaide Business Lunch
Adelaide Convention Centre

19-21 March
2010 International Rugby Sevens Adelaide

24 March
SmartRugby Course
Southern Suburbs RUFC

31 March
SA Rugby 2010 Draw sent out to Clubs

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Please remember to forward this Bulletin to all your members & interested parties.

If clubs have any news, information or articles of interest, please contact SA Rugby at: info@sarugby.com.au or 7224 8150.

Please also check the SA Rugby homepage for further news and information. www.sarugby.com.au

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