We are located in the Beautiful Ballina Shire on the Far North Coast of New South Wales.

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The club has been planning this event for quite some time and apart from being something a little different, Ballina Rugby club will also be the host sponsor for the night. We have been given the naming rights for each race. 

The cost for the night is $20 per person which includes bus and entry. The night doubles as a fundraiser for the club with all the proceeds raised through ticket sales and race sponsorship going back to the club.

 So come along on TUESDAY, 27^th JULY and get involved – BALE up your friends, the more the merrier! Buses will be leaving the club at 5.30pm (First race 6.30pm) and departing Lismore at approximately 10pm (Last race 9.40pm).

 We need to confirm numbers in the next week or two so please RSVP at your earliest opportunity and no later that Thursday 22^nd July.

 We hope you can make it!

The tipping comp is starting next Friday with the first round of the super 14. We are playing using the betting rules (where points are awarded based on the sportsbet rates) for example if Waratahs ($1.50) are playing Chiefs ($2.50) if you pick the Waratahs you will get 1.5 points, and the Chiefs will award 2.5 points for the win.

Prizes are being organised at the moment, it is open to all club members (juniors, seniors and golden oldies), supporters and their friends, there is no cost to enter.

The details are below, please registered before next Friday to get in on it.

You are invited to join my Super 14 2010 Tipping Competition at http://www.OzTips.com
Comp Name:     Ballina Rugby Union Tipping Competition
Comp #:        194567
Comp Password: seahorses
To join:

1) Go to http://www.OzTips.com

2) Click the ‘REGISTER’ button on the homepage and set-up a Login (if you don’t already have one with OzTips).

3) Once you have successfully registered a Username and Password, click the ‘JOIN A COMP’ button.

4) Enter the Comp # and Comp Password details above.

5) That’s it! Full instructions on how to Tip can be found on the website by clicking on the ‘Help’ link in the top header.

Ballina might have lost the Big Prawn but there is no way that we are going to allow glory to be snatched from one of our finest.

BALLINA RUGBY CLUB – AGM – 28 NOVEMBER 2009. 10:00 A.M.

AT QUAYS RESERVE, KALINGA STREET, BALLINA.

1. Confirmation of the minutes of the last AGM.
2. Confirmation of the minutes of the last general meeting held.
3. Receive the Presidents Report.
4. Receive the Treasurer’s Report and financial statement.
5. Receive any other reports such as Golden Oldies, Juniors, Coaches Report, etc.
6. Deal with and vote on any resolutions and business specifically listed for the meeting. (N.B. Any such business must be notified in writing to the Secretary at least 7 days prior to the date of the AGM.)
7. No other business shall be transacted at the meeting.
8. Appoint a Returning Officer and elect the Office-Bearers and committee for 2010.

NOTES IN RELATION TO THE MEETING.

Positions to be filled are as follows :-

1. President.
2. Two Vice-Presidents.
3. Secretary.
4. Treasurer.
5. Executive Committee members. Maximum of 10 and minimum of 6.

Nominations for all positions can be made at the meeting, or prior to the meeting, if they are lodged with the Secretary, Nathan Wallace.

The Quorum for the meeting is 10 members who are entitled to vote.

Only financial members are entitled to vote. If anyone is unsure of their status in regard to voting please contact Greg Hart who holds the register of qualified members.

NOTE :- Life members are not required to pay an annual membership fee, and are entitled to vote.

Paid up sponsors receive one voting membership as part of their sponsorship package.

All other persons voting, must pay an annual “players membership” or `”non-players membership” (commonly called the “social membership”), and must be 18 years of age.

John Leon, when asked about the Bid, muttered something about South Africa which was totally ignored by the writer.

“It was great to play against Poppa. I had no idea of his age, only that when he put his right shoulder into my ribs on one occasion, it was obvious that he was carved out of teak and tenacity. He asked for no quarter and gave none – and it was an honour to play against him. Mind you, later in the game, I did put my palm into his face and BURST past him. I showed that old bastard who is boss, and he won’t forget ME in a hurry either!”

When asked about the game Poppa referred to FitzSimons as, “the young one with the sore ribs” he jokingly said “I am surprised that he can even walk after the bashing I gave him”.

After hearing FitzSimons’ quote Poppa has invited him (and the Mosman Whales) to Ballina for a rematch at any time, promising that “this time he will find out how tough the left shoulder is”.

*ed note: For those of you who have not read his books, he can write a great story. Whilst not as animated as a Mick Koellner bus trip they are highly recommended.

For all of you who are waivering about having a run, Poppa is a perfect example that you can never be too old to get out there and enjoy the game.

Poppa holds a unique place in rugby, having the ability to play and referee at the same time, many of the senior players have been trying to emulate this with no luck.

And to the poor bugger in photo 3… you should have seen what he did to Fitzsimons, you came off lucky.

Photo, Photo, Photo

For 2010 the club will be updating the website weekly with information about training, events, injury management, team selections and travelling to games. Being a part of the mailing list ensures that you are not left behind.

if you have any queries in regard to this please send an email to info@ballinarugby.com.au