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Blues Pre Season Training Blow Up
Tuesday, 16 February 2010

 Blues Coach Jones Lays Down The Law !

Blues Coach Alan Jones has made his stance clear early in the season. "Making the Grand Final is great. It shows you are a good team able to win. But, winning a minor premiership proves that you were up there for a whole season. Winning a minor premiership shows courage. 

Jones went on to wax lyrical about the efforts of last year, entrancing his players and finishing with his dream of securing the top spot. "Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It is courage that counts." You could have heard a pin drop as many fought to keep the tears from welling.

Senior players, coaches and managers met early season to determine the structure of the preseason, season proper and lead up to the semis. The structure they have put in place is exciting and the Club is looking forward to the Guyra 10's and the season proper.

Training continues at Moran Oval on Tuesdays, with Jamie Moore taking the reigns, combining fitness with minor games, skills and drills. "You can't get enough passing drills. These blokes will be passing drills in their sleep by the time I'm finished," he growled as he drove off after training. 

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Alan Jones quoting Winston Churchill in his bid for the minor premiership in 2010

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 After training drinks at the Keg Shed will be held on Thursday February 25 from 7:15 pm, where BT,  Wato and Jonesy will unveil their plans for their 2010. Don't miss it.

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ARC Knockout 2010
Sunday, 15 February 2009

The 27th Wicklow Hotel

Armidale Knockout

March 13 & 14  - 2010

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Welcome to the Rugby Knockout for 2010. This year sees the carnival welcoming teams from all across NSW, coast to country to city We thank all our sponsors, especially The Wicklow Hotel,  and many Armidale small businesses for their generous support of this event, now in its 27th consecutive year.
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Dates:

March 13 & 14th, 2010
 

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Venue:

Moran Oval - southern end of Taylor

St, Armidale, NSW, 2350

Nomination

1st team - $250 per team

2nd team(s) - $200 per team

(Paid by Feb 26th, 2010 to

Armidale Rugby Club

PO Box 340 Armidale NSW 2350.)

Prize Money

(approx)

KNOCKOUT SHIELD

1st - $2,600   2nd - $1,300 3rd - $600 4th - $400


CONSOLATION PLATE

1st - $600    2nd - $300


CONSOLATION CUP

1ST - $600   2nd  - $300.
 

Further Information

Garry Osborne (w) O267721666

                      (m) 0429727524 

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AccommodationEach team arranges their own accommodation. For assistance or further information, please contact Garry
 

Entertainment

The Wicklow Hotel will be providing entertainment throughout the weekend. The Armidale Cup is also being held on Monday the 16th and we recommend staying on to enjoy the whole weekend.
 Participating Teams from  2009 

 

 Old Ignatius Rugby Club (2 teams)
St Pats Old Boys (Strathfield) Rugby Club
Yamba Rugby Club
Wombats - Forrest Rugby Club
Singleton Rugby Club (2 teams)
Walcha Rugby Club
St Alberts College (2 teams)

 

Robb College  (2 teams)
Barbarians Rugby Club (Armidale)
Guyra Ghosts Rugby Club
Dorrigo Rugby Club
The Armidale “Blues” Rugby Club
Kempsey Rugby Club
Inverell Rugby Club (2 teams)

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Armidale Rugby Club 27th Annual Knockout - Procedures

 

Before the weekend

  • Ensure that you have paid your nomination fee of $250 by February 26th, 2010 to secure registration.
  • Submit a team sheet with a maximum of 25 players for the weekend.
  • Ensure that all your players are registered rugby players with your club, including their ARU registration number.
  • Contact either Jason Wall or Garry Osborne on Friday the 12th of March to check the draft draw so you have some idea of your first game on Saturday morning.
  • Promote our major sponsor of the carnival - the Wicklow Hotel. They been long time sponsors and enjoy your business  - please support our sponsors.

 

 

 

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Note

  • The weekend of the 15th and 16th of March is the  weekend of the ‘The Armidale Cup’ Racing Carnival. Why not extend your stay in the University town of four seasons.
 
 
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 For all further information - contact Garry Osborne  0429727524.