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Results for Week 1 are available for download - updated 31 March to include Mini results.

Match Reports available.

Congratulations to Tejay Lowe (U13) on playing his 100th Game against Stingrays last Saturday.

Draw round 2 available.

Photos from Gibson Park -- 28 March 2009

Did our U6, get the West player to the ground?
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With Round 1 starting this is a timely reminder of Sport Rage in Junior League. Sport Rage can can come in many forms — a parent, player, spectator or coach. These moments of madness can result in serious injuries, disciplinary action and even lifetime bans. Please remember that this is JUNIOR rugby league and not the NRL.

Thirroul JRLC will place a Club suspension on Parents, Players, Coaches & Spectators for unruly behaviour. It is important for all to remember that Sport Rage reflects badly on the club.

Further information on Sport Rage, and Code of Conduct is available from the Downloads link.

Thirroul Butchers Junior Rugby League Club has received a boost to its pre-season preparation from former Australian player and Cronulla Sharks Coach Ricky Stuart.
 
Stuart took time out from a Sharks training session at Kiama where the Sharks were in camp preparing for their final game against the Melbourne Storm last season. Stuart was more than willing to make a guest appearance on a new DVD, introducing young players to Mod League.
 
Stuart said it was a challenge for kids playing Mini league moving onto Mod League and the DVD would help the players to understand the changes.
 
“It’s all about developing you as an individual, helping your skills, helping you as a football player, and therefore you’ll have a better football team,” he said.
 
Butchers Under 9 Assistant Coach Troy Beaumont said he developed the DVD as a resource to assist young players with the transition from Mini League, played by players aged under 8, to Mod League, for players aged 9 to 12.
 
“Each of the players in Under 9s this year played Mini League last year, which has many different rules to Mod League. It is hoped the DVD will help them with the step up,” he said.
 
“Ricky is a very experienced player and coach. I was thrilled that he was able to be involved in this project,” he said.
 
The DVD was handed out to all the under 9’s at the Thirroul Butchers registration days and the first training sessions.
 
The Cronulla Sharks were in camp at Kiama again the other week and Troy was able to thank Ricky Stuart for his input into the DVD. Troy’s son Jake Beaumont from the Under 9’s presented Stuart with a Butchers shirt and Certificate of Appreciation from the club as well as a copy of the DVD.
 
The Butchers under 9’s have a few places left for players wanting to join them for the 2009 season.

Photos used with permission from the The Daily Telegraph

Thirroul JRLC would like all members to show their support for the Excelsior No 2 Colliery Development by the Sheargold Group.  As part of their development plans, they would like to include a junior playing field.  At present they have been advised that the community requires a soccer field, however we have informed them of our lack of junior fields for rugby league and they have advised that Wollongong Council will ultimately decide which code the field will go to if the development goes ahead. 
 
In order to show Council we need the space, we are asking all Parents/Guardians to get onboard and sign a partition.  These partitions will be forwarded to each team manager to collect signatures and will also be available at the sign on table on Saturday 28 March at Gibson Park.  We understand that some Parents may not agree to the development, but for the future of the Juniors and in the best interests of the players, we ask for your support.  If you would like more information please don't hesitate to contact Club Secretary - secretary@thirroulbutchers.com.au.

More information is available from Wollongong City Council.
 
Thank you.
Thirroul JRLC Committee

Draw available for Round 1. Draw may change, check with your coach prior to Saturday 28 March.

While Gibson Park is closed — U14 Training — Bulli High School, 4:30pm.

Council have advised today that Gibson Park will be closed for the next 2 weeks due to re-seeding. During this time no teams are to use the ground for any reason.

Please contact your coaches for alternative training venues.

We apologise for the late notice. Thank you for your cooperation

We had a very successful trial against Thirlmere yesterday (with the exception of the 16's who could not play).  Thanks to players, parents and coaches for making it such a great day.  Well done.
The Committee would like to thank all those volunteers who stepped up and helped out yesterday. Could not have done it without you - THANK YOU.
 
Don't forget we are trialling against Helensburgh at Helensburgh this Sunday - draw will be emailed soon.
 
Up the Butchers!

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