Hello To All,
A fairly emotional week for many at the club with the passing of long time trainer & legend of the club Mr Kevin Elms Snr with the service held on Wednesday & post wake at the club. To Alice, Kevin Jnr & the family the service under the circumstances was first class & one you should all be proud of.
In addition we had a celebration last weekend reflecting on the life of the late Peter Gunn & to the family we say well done, it was a terrific day & a fitting tribute with many great stories told about “The Ox”.
Then last Friday we had a similar gathering at the club saying our goodbyes to long time member Ronnie Doyle after a relatively short illness.
We will miss all three gentlemen who played a part with their contributions over the years & whilst gone they will never be forgotten.
PAVILION UPGRADE
Remember May 21 – Vote with this in mind.
NETBALL
The attention on field this week is Netball, not to mention all seven sides completed the sweep in Week 1 of competition.
Results Grading Round Week 1
NH 1 56 vs Diamond Creek 2 17
NH 2 40 vs Ivanhoe 2 27
NH 3 39 vs Watsonia 1 14
NH 4 50 vs Watsonia 2 20
NH 5 29 vs Greensborough 3 14
NH 6 50 vs Diamond Creek 5 14
NH 7 60 vs Hazel Glen 2 5
Well done ladies on a terrific effort.
FOOTBALL
What seems like light years away we played on Good Friday with another big crowd in attendance where we saluted in the U19s & then the following in short.
SENIORS
Great start, could not capitalise on our lead at H-T where arguably should have been 30 plus points up instead of 21.
Bundoora as good sides do came back in 15 minutes & was goal for goal after that but we couldn’t make up lost ground.
Summary:
Learn from it as the first half & in particular Q1 was great footy & bottle it & you will win more than you lose.
DEVELOPMENT
A tough day at the office with 11 unavailable for the game & then another 4 injured by H-T.
Stick at it & get more heads at training & you give yourselves a chance.
U/19s
Took a big scalp in Bundoora going by who they have played in the lead up where they pushed highly rated sides so this was a test.
Started slowly but clawed their way back into it & was a quality game from both sides. We came out on top by 8 points, 3-0 & pushing our way towards Div 1 status (we think) which is a terrific achievement.
From here on in, it will get tougher, take up the challenge & anything is possible.
THIS WEEKENDS SCHEDULE
JUNIOR FOOTBALL
Back after the Easter break so Doggies fans there is the opportunity of a Sunday to see our junior affiliated clubs in action – Bundoora Park, West Ivanhoe & Yarrambat JFCs.
Keep an eye on the the results for all three clubs during the year.
SOCIALS
Saturday May 14 – after Montmorency away game. Bogan Bingo from 7.00pm grab a table from $30 per head with a free drink on arrival.
Fun night & plenty of entertainment.
Saturday May 21 – Whittlesea home game
Pre-game luncheon featuring Martin Pike (four time flag winner & Greg Hall massive racing identity.
$70 per head includes sit down luch with two hour drinks package.
Saturday May 28 – Greensborough home game.
Past players & officials reunion day celebrating the 1962 senior premiership team.
More information to be released or refer our facebook page for further info or enquire down at the club.
FUNDRAISING – PLAYER SPONSORS/COTERIE GROUP/SPONSORS
The Player Sponsor program is progressing well & not to late to sponsor a player in our Netball, U19s or Senior/Development level either as an individual or business.
Our Coterie Groups continue to increase in numbers & it is a great way to raise the necessary funds for the club to remain financially viable whilst at the same time offering the chance of a return on your investment available to all members in either the Coterie 500, 1000 or the 1500 club.
To the many individuals & business partners who contribute over the year we genuinely appreciate your financial contribution & realise how important it is we provide value for your commitment to us.
If anyone is interested in joining one of the Coterie Groups where you receive many benefits, it is never too late to get on board.
For further information please contact our President – Warren Haysom 0418 568 530 or via email at membership@northheidelbergsc.
That’s it for now, see you this weekend.
Go Doggies!!!
The Scribe