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** UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE ** 

City of Greater Geelong invites the GEELONG RAMS

to participate at the upcoming

Melbourne Rebels vs New Zealand Waikato Chiefs

pre-season match on Friday 3rd February, 6:20pm at Simmonds Stadium, Geelong!

For full details regarding the game and tickets - check out www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ct/news/item/8ce6de5a110e61a.aspx

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE FOR THE 'FIRST EVER' PROFESSIONAL RUGBY UNION GAME AT SIMMONDS STADIUM!!

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE GAME FOR .....

1.  MARQUE ATTENDANTS (inside at entrance - only one entrance!)

2.  CAR PARKING ATTENDANTS (pre-game only)

3.  JUNIOR CLINIC ASSISTANTS (with VRU)

NOTE: all RAMS helpers will be provided a ticket to the game by the Geelong RAMS - if already purchased a ticket, the cost will be reimbursed.

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PRE-SEASON TRAINING 

Seniors (16yrs+) pre-season training.....

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 7pm (unless advised differently by organisers)

Where: 'Crossfit', 4 Lambert Ave, Newtown

Bring: gym clothes, joggers/runners and drink bottle 

Cost: $15 per person

Why a cost? Well, pre-season training is being run at a cost of $15 per person because the RAMS are utilising Crossfit's gym facility and the RAMS don't get the use of their equipment for free, so we've had to pass on costs since pre-season training is optional - BUT highly recommended!

PRE-SEASON TRAINING IS FOR ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH SO WE'LL GIVE THE BEST GAMES!!

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CLUB VACANCIES

Senior Coach

U12's Coach

Interested?  Please phone Richard Haugh on 0417 757 241 or email us at geelongrugby@yahoo.com

 Note: All grades/teams will play without interruption despite the above vancancies.

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WANT TO PLAY WITH THE GEELONG RAMS?

 FOR SENIOR RUGBY (ages OVER 16+yrs):
Seniors' Pre-season Training normally starts in Feb/March with a Sign Up Day in February. Senior teams can also take U16 players (VRU dispensated).The rugby season starts in March/April with Season training normallyon Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6:30pm-8:00pm at our Club rooms, Flinders Peak Reserve, Hendy St, Corio.

FOR JUNIOR RUGBY (ages UNDER 16/18yrs):
Rugby Season usually starts in March/April with sign up days in February. Once we have confirmed the Sign Up dates we will post them on our facebook page and our website.
The juniors normally don't have any pre-season training and once rugby season start, they train one 1hr per week (usually a Thursday night) at our club in Hendy Street, Corio - there is the potential that training for U16s/U17s/U18s will be twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday).

RUGBY POTENTIAL COSTS:
Membership is $65 for Juniors (under 18yrs old), $210 for Seniors (over 18 yrs old), $135 for a Family and $110 for an unemployed player (over 18yrs).
Uniform is extra (paid by player) and consists of shorts, socks, shoes (kleets) - check out our website for the current prices of club merchandise/uniform for an idea of price. The club pays for the supply of game jerseys.

Keep an eye on our facebook "Geelong RAMS" page and our website www.geelong.rugbynet.com.au - it's regularly updated!

CONTACTS:
Richard (Rugby Director/Club & Team Manager) - 0417 757 241.
Matt (Recruitment Officer) - 0421 116 608.

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UPCOMING EVENTS!!

• Sign Up Days (February & March 2012)
• Geelong RAMS at Pakofest (February 2012)
• 7s Tournament - Tasmania (March 2012)
• 10s Tournament - Cerberus (March 2012)

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MELBOURNE REBELS' PLAYERS ALLOCATED TO GEELONG RAMS!!

The Geelong RAMS have been allocated 2 Melbourne Rebels' Players for the 2012 season.

JAMES KING AND LACHLAN MITCHELL!!

We look forward to them both visiting our club for events and fundraising.

GO REBELS!

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NEW PLAYERS WELCOME for 2012 SEASON

                     Grades: Seniors - A's and B's

            Juniors - U18, U16, U14, U12, U10, U8/7

Where: Geelong Rugby Grounds, FlindersPeak Oval, Corio (Melway Ref 432 C5)

MORE INFO: Email Geelong RAMS via geelongrugby@yahoo.com

Note: teams will depend on registration numbers for the 2012 season, so get your expression of interest in early!!

CONTACTS: Director of Rugby, Richard Haugh 0417 757 241 or Recruitment Officer, Matt Napier 0421 116 607.

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 BECOME A RAMS SPONSOR!

Would you or your business like to become a RAMS sponsor?

Please email us via geelongrugby@yahoo.com for information on the different types and levels of sponsorship, costs and benefits.

YOU CAN EVEN SPONSOR AN INDIVIDUAL PLAYER!

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RAMS U7's PLAY AT AAMI PARK

The Geelong RAMS U7's team had the opportunity to play during half-time at Rebels VS Highlanders game on 15/04/11 at AAMI Park Stadium.

Check out the offical Melbourne Rebels video above, or go to YouTube.

Thank you Melbourne Rebels for this wonderful experience that we're sure the kids will never forget!

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RAMS Committee Meetings

 held 1st Monday of each Month at the RAMS Club rooms.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

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