WICKLOW ROVERS AFC CLUB NOTES WEEK ENDING 20th JUNE 2021
Our 12A's took on St Patricks of Avoca in the 2020 A Shield semi-final in Shamrock Park, Rathnew. The lads went 2-0 down before showing great character to battle back to level matters with two goals in the last ten minutes to send the game into extra time. Daniel Coffey and Jack Healy nabbed the all important goals for Rovers in what was an excellent fight back from the boys in green. Extra time failed to separate the sides so it meant we were heading into a dreaded penalty shootout. Rovers came out on top of the shootout winning 2-0 with Ronan Phelan and Josh McCall successful with their spot kicks. Hard luck to a very good St Patricks side, a terrible way to lose a game. Well done to the Rovers team and the best of luck in next week’s final. The under 16's went down 5-0 to a very strong Rathnew side in the semi-final of the Wicklow Advertiser shield in Ballinalea Park. The Rovers side gave it their all, but the villagers were much the sharper on the day. The positive out of today is it’s nice to see football resuming. The club would like to wish our under 12A’s, 13A’s and 14A’s from last season the very best of luck in their shield finals this coming weekend, good luck to all involved.
Our 50/50 draw runs on a continuous basis, the draw has a guaranteed monthly winner who will also have the opportunity to top up their winnings by predicting the bonus ball in the main National Lottery draw the following night after been drawn out. The tickets cost €5 each and you can buy as many tickets as you like. The next draw will take place on Tuesday July 6th at 8pm and will be streamed live on our club Facebook page. To enter this draw all tickets must be purchased before midnight on Wednesday June 30th, any tickets purchased after this will be entered in the following month’s draw. Tickets can be purchased online at www.wicklowroversclubshop.com or alternatively you can get your tickets form any committee member or club member. June’s monthly winner was Connor Lewins who scooped €760 but unfortunately he failed to add the bonus ball jackpot of €1,200 when his bonus number 17 didn’t come out in the National Lottery main draw. Thank you to everyone for your continuous support, it is very much appreciated by everyone at the club.
With the WDFL in the process of trying to set up a senior ladies league the club posted an advert to see the level of interest in a ladies team in the club. We have had a very positive response with the result we now have a full squad of players. We are now seeking a coach/manager to train and manage the senior ladies team, if you are interested in this position please contact club secretary Stephen Clarke at wicklowroverssecretary@gmail.com or alternatively you can contact any committee member.
Our 13B team are seeking a manager for the upcoming season. The applicant must be keen and enthusiastic, coaching experience is desirable but not essential as the club will ensure you get the coaching education required. If you are interested in getting into coaching and managing a team this could be the position for you to get started. If this position is of interest to you, please contact our club secretary Stephen Clarke by email at wicklowroverssecretary@gmail.com or you can contact any committee member.
The club are delighted to inform people that our annual soccer camp returns after last years was cancelled due to covid. The dates for our annual Summer Camps are as follows, week one will run from Monday 12th of July to the 16th of July and week two will run from Monday 26th of July to Friday 30th of July. The camp will take place in the Whitegates and will run daily from 10am to 2pm. The camp is for children from 4 years old to 13 years old, the cost is €65 per child, €120 for 2 children from same family, €170 for 3 children from same family, €200 for 4 children from same family. For registration forms or further information please contact Johnny Dunne 087-7802098 , Jimmy Nolan 087-9108706 or any committee member. Registration forms can also be downloaded from club website at www.wicklowrovers.com . Alternatively you can register online by visiting our club shop website at www.wicklowroversclubshop.com *Every participant will receive a ball and a jersey.* All participants should bring a packed lunch, drink, rain jacket, football boots and shin guards.
The club’s weekly junior soccer academy continues every Saturday morning [weather permitting] under the watchful eye of senior club coaches Johnny Dunne, Stephen Clarke and Jimmy Nolan. The academy takes place on the club grounds at Whitegates and is open to all kids from the age of 3 years to 8 years. The academy starts at 11 o’clock and finishes at 12. There is no need for registration so you can come along to any week that suits. Come along and learn the skills of football while having fun and enjoyment, it’s a great way of meeting new friends as you learn the skills as you get prepared for the introduction to participate in organised league football in the coming years. Even though we are back we will still request that people adhere to the FAI safe return to training guidelines in regards to the two metre distance rule.
