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Blues Pre Season Training Blow Up |
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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.
| 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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Sunday, 15 February 2009 |
The 27th Wicklow HotelArmidale KnockoutMarch 13 & 14 - 2010 
| | 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. |
Dates: | March 13 & 14th, 2010
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| 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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| | Accommodation | Each 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.
| | For all further information - contact Garry Osborne 0429727524. |
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