And there's more........News from Randwick Rugby Club 20 May 2011

Sponsors Corner - Allight Sykes

Randwick Rugby players, supporters and members will notice a new sponsor's logo at Coogee Oval - Allight Sykes. Allight is best-known for mobile lighting towers. Perth-based Allight is also an exclusive Australasia distributor of Perkins engines, FG Wilson power generators, Rotair compressors and Godwin pumps.

Sykes has been a major player in Australia's pump market for more than 40 years, and since 2003 has extended its reach into major mining and construction markets around the world. The technology behind its range of auto prime pumps, which are produced at its manufacturing bases in Newcastle, NSW and Dubai, is widely regarded as among the most advanced in the world.

Allight has added to its stable of world class mining and construction equipment brands following news that its parent company, National Hire Group Ltd, has purchased leading pump manufacturer Sykes Group.

Sykes Group has established distribution networks and customers across a number of export markets including the United Arab Emirates, Africa, Indonesia, the United States and New Zealand. Over the longer term, significant export opportunities exist for the sale of Allight's lighting towers and other product lines into these markets.

Promoted under a new AllightSykes branding banner, the two leading Australian manufacturers share common values and vision. Bringing them together within our portfolio of world class light, power, air and water brands underlines the bid to capture an even bigger share of world mining and construction markets. Following the acquisition, the combined group will have greater capacity to meet customer demand for sales and support of pumps, lighting towers and other distributed products.

Andrew Aitken, Managing Director of National Hire said:

"This is a company-transforming acquisition for National Hire's equipment sales and support business. Sykes Group provides scale, volume and distribution opportunities for National Hire that will help underpin future growth."

Sykes Chairman Jon Collins added; "Combining Sykes with National Hire is very exciting because the businesses operate in common markets and appear to have similar core values. Like Sykes, the Allight brand is very well respected, and being in the same family as Westrac and Coates Hire will enable Sykes to raise its profile and access resources to create even more growth opportunities for all stakeholders."

During the week Paul Sowerby the Director of Sales and Marketing for ALLIGHTSYKES visited the Randwick Rugby club. Paul is a rugby tragic and we welcome him to the Randwick family and the company he represents.

This week the Randwick Rugby club will be hosting Stephen Donnelley who will be representing ALLIGHTSYKES at the Coogee Oval home game.

The Randwick Rugby club would like thank club enthusiast and supporter Jon Collins for bringing these two great institutions, AllightSykes and Randwick Rugby, together. The Randwick Rugby Club thanks Jon for his support and mentorship of the Rugby Club and its players over the years. We look forward to Jon's continued assistance and expert guidance of Randwick Rugby in the future.

Coaches Corner >...........

Colts Corner >.........

Cuban Cigars?

Yes!

Congratulations to  Colts Coordinator Jayson and his  lovely wife on the arrival of a new number 7 for the Colts.  The safe and happy arrival of the new addition to the Brewer family arrived just in time for Jayson to check on Colts training yesterday. Essential stats:  Length 52.2  cm x Weight 3.7 KG.

Stats corner >.......... Thanks to the Club's statistician Doug Alexander for compiling the valued reports.

Looking for a nest egg? Follow Dr Suess' advice - Go to MLC for financial planning and advice; Find yourself with Alice in Wonderland at

Ladies Day

The elegant essentials: Rugby on the field, DJ entertainment, raffles and gift bags

-           Tickets are $50 per person (inclusive of ground entry, catering and most importantly beverages!!)
-           Tables of 8-10 are available
-           For tickets & any questions please contact Felicity on felicity.thompson@randwickrugby.com.au or 0429 236 072

Sykes Randwick Rugby Primary School Rugby Gala - a fabulous day of rugby for the local schools >..........

Forthcoming Events

21 May     Ladies Day at Coogee Oval

22 May     Randwick Rugby Club AGM Brook St

28 May     Juniors Jersey Presentation  Brook St

11 June    Sydney vs Country at Coogee Oval ABC Match of the Day

11-13 June NSWRU Junior State Championships

18 June    Home Game Randwick vs Manly

21 July     Randwick Rugby Hall of Fame Inductees Lunch

HOME GAME!!!!

No need to cross the bridge this week - Home Game at Coogee Oval 21 May

The Rebels are coming: - Defend Coogee Oval Saturday 21 May when Randwick take on Southern Districts. Drape yourself in Myrtle green and support the players.

Henderson Cup v Southern Districts     10.55 a.m.  Kick Off - 4th Grade

James R Henderson Cup v Southern Districts 12.10 p.m. Kick Off - 3rd Grade

Colin Caird Shield  v Southern Districts   13.25 p.m. Kick Off - 2nd Grade

Tooheys New Shute Shield v Southern Districts   15.00 p.m. Kick Off - 1st Grade

Support the Colts in their road trip to the Shire >.........

Wicks Team lists for 21 May >.......

NSWRU Junior State Championships

A special occasion for about 240 young players, U10-U16, will be the ‘Jersey Presentation' at Brook St Saturday 29 May at 4 pm.  Proud to represent Randwick, the selected players have been through a rigorous selection process of pre-trials and trial games.  All those selected play for Randwick District Village Clubs.  They will be facing up to the opposition at inter-district level on the June Long Weekend.  Pat O'Shea, Vice-President of Juniors, and Head Coach Jim Dubos have worked tirelessly with an experienced group of senior club officials and coaches to ensure the best lead up to the Championships in terms of selections and trial games.  Special guests presenting the jerseys include Mark Ella, Warwick Waugh and Simon Poidevin, who is also coaching the U13 team. In 2011 the Championships will be hosted by other Rugby Districts but Randwick Rugby is optimistic of offering a home ground advantage in 2012. Excitement for the young U11 players was palpable last Saturday at North Sydney Oval when Randwick U11 took on the Shoremen in the curtain raiser to the First Grade fixture.  In what was a very vigorous and fast-paced game, Randwick ran out winners on the day scoring 25-20.

Photos available >.....

Volunteer of the Week Micky Lewis Home Game Ground Manager

Pre-game breakfast menu? ...... Excitement for the new day and a Coogee Oval Canteen BBQ E&B

Wore the Myrtle Green as an U21 player for three years and came back to coach in 1993

What complicates the Ground Manager's role?  - the Coogee Oval Halfway Hoons

What job won't Mick be applying for? Does not apply- Mick has done it all

Best game watched at Coogee Oval?  Randwick vs New Zealand 1988

Dream Player to watch – Mick has enjoyed watching careers of many blossom as players rise though the Club

Coaching tips?  Still learning....has learned from some of the greats, some still coaching here and overseas

Relaxation therapy? Mick currently helps out with Thirds Colts as mentor

Merchandise - download an order form

Clean and Green news

Congratulations to Sam Bartlett and Phillip (Hugh) Somerville who both played their 50th Club game last week.

Thanks to our injured players turning up to training and giving Vlad a hand with the Thursday BBQ.

Good wishes to Nathan McMahon on the recovery trail from spinal concussion and also to Tom Weber, injured in the Army game - last seen burning the snags at the BBQ.

Great to welcome back to the Wicks' playing ranks this weekend, Aussie 7s Rep, Shaun Foley and Tah's winger, Atieli Pakalani.

Terry Smith in 'Rugby News' this week draws attention to the Randwick vs Southern Districts  fixture and to Toby Browne's impressive point-scoring boot featuring in 41 of Randwick's 101 points this season.

Wicks write-up

White lures back Gregan but Elsom set to leave …Hoiles to see out 2011 with Brumbies>..........

Diluting rugby 'cordial' will make it go further: Adam Freier >.......

Chisholm hell-bent on revenge>........

Elsom named in Brumbies squad>........

Licensed Club News

25 May State of Origin - Watch it live at Brook St from 5 pm

$3.50 Schooners and $10 Pizzas