Some further information will be added as coming event details are confirmed, eg: GF opponents etc, so please check the calendar as we move on through the season.

Special events for this month include a solo artist in the club after the Lennox game and a “P” fancy dress night with DJ following the Lismore game.

The rest of the season fixtures and events will be added in the coming days as well as other website up-dates.

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Brent Horan is coaching Reserve Grade. Brent has retained his enthusiasm for this job and will also have the support of a number of “specialist coaches” throughout  the season.

Josh Piercy will follow up with his second year at the helm of the Under 19 coaching team. The core of the team from 2010 remains, and with the a number of new players showing up for this grade, Josh will again be training an exciting and enthusiastic group of keen young players.

Gary McDonald has been appointed to coach Third grade. Gary stood in very ably for Mick Koellner a number of times in 2010, when Mick was unavailable. Gary’s enthusiasm and commitment was infectious when he ran training. He is well organised and will bring a new direction to Third grade in 2011.

Pre-season training will start on FEBRUARY 8TH. 2011. The first few weeks of training will be at the beach, with Flat Rock being the most likely venue. Weather and beach conditions can sometimes present a problem, so players should check with one of the coaches for the correct venue and time. (Phone Colin on 66860148).

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 club travelled down to Grafton in all grades on the weekend, with a bus provided and a Hawaiian theme for the trip home. Special mention should go to Robbo who forgot to bring a Hawaiian shirt for the night and was suitably rewarded for his effort.

The games against Grafton were played in good spirit and without Ballina giving an inch.

First grade started in a lethargic manner, which is common after the bus trip down, most pleasingly is that they played the entire 80 minutes, and although behind after 30 minutes maintained sustained pressure and finally ran up four tries in a 26 – 8 victory. Whilst this was the second bonus point from two weeks, the team still has a long way to go to play as a cohesive unit and will be looking forward to Jerry’s loving touch during the week.

The game was very stop start, with scrums being on the menu as top billing, Syd was heard to retract a statement earlier in the week that he loved scruming and Chucky decided to give away a few penalties just to have a break.

Second Grade controlled the game from the opening whistle, with two coaches who should have known better pulling on the boots, the game was a tough fought encounter. Special mention needs to go to Brent Horan, who not only coaches the team but also had several blistering runs from the back of the maul an done chip and chase that will go down in memory.

The boys enjoyed a night of movies and popcorn on the Friday night, with early nights in anticipation of the big games ahead. Saturday night was a more celebrated affair, after the win against Robb, the squad enjoyed a few sherbets in the bar before retiring to bed before midnight.

The team had a strong win against Robb College, with perfect decision making on the field being the factor between victory and defeat.

The other two games of the weekend were played in great spirit, and while we were lacking the numbers of the other squads, including field 6 props on the field due to injury during the last game, the positives outweighed the negatives and all coaches were happy with the performances. Unfortunately we couldn’t repeat our performances against Armidale and Tamworth, but several individual performances were well above expectation.

Player of the tour was Andrew Burke, who led the team in all aspects of his game, even wearing a salt overdose from the popcorn on Friday night, special mention needs to go to our coaches, Hooran and Dok who both played significant game time.  Youth played up a storm at 5/8 and Eli was dominant at no.8.

The guys would like to extend a thanks to the Royal Hotel in Armidale, they provided with excellent facilities and anyone visiting the town can’t go wrong in the Royal. Thanks also to Armidale Rugby Club for hosting the event, whlilst we didn’t leave with the cash the squad had a great time.

The game was played in excellent spirits with Moree winning the game by 2 points. The tries were 3 each.

The coaching staff were impressed with the entire playing group and the heavy preseason is showing great results. The playing group, whilst suffering from Jerry and Mick are happy with their input and looking forward to more core exercises.

In a shock to the entire club Dangar scored the first try, and has been reminding everyone since, it will be a long season. Pumpa scored one as well, and is being as obnoxious as Dangar about it.

Ballina are looking forward to the trip out west next year and all the players would like to identify Sparrow, Koelner and Longy as the guilty parties. Leave passes will need to be granted for the Thursday to Sunday for next year’s trip.

This week the Nose will not be explaining what he had to do in order to gain a leave pass for the season, and will not be dispelling any of the rumours that price was incredible…

Preseason is upon us and the Nose would like to cover injury prevention and not over doing in the run up to the start of the season. Stretching becoming important and wherever possible make sure that you stretch for at least 15 minutes before the commencement of a training session or fitness session. Also take an opportunity to stretch in your own time, whether it just be giving the hamstring a workout in the morning or a dedicated twenty minutes at night.

With all training suggested by the Nose the most important thing is that you should no over do it.

Your questions answered

Firstly the 300 questions about the price to play this year have been ignored, but the Nose will be happy to explain the price over a few beers, incidently if you would like to have a beer with the Nose you will need to get permission beforehand, the requirements for this include an agenda for the expected time for the beer, expectation of how many beers will be consumed, providing a cab charge for the Nose to get home, emergency contact numbers, and a second mortgage over your house in case the Nose is late getting home. This will need to be lodged at least a month before the beer is to be consumed.

Can you explain why all the club props are getting fit this year? There has been a rumour that the props have started their own version of the biggest loser and will be having Monday night weigh ins.

Can you explain how you are leading the tipping comp? Mrs Nose makes all the decisions in my house.

What has happened to Boony, I thought he was over 80kg? I think the more important question is why is Boony cutting his own hair.