WICKLOW ROVERS AFC CLUB NOTES WEEK ENDING 4th JULY 2021
Well, it was a long time coming but at last we have got all our junior teams back on the playing field, it’s been a stressful fifteen to sixteen months due to covid but at last we are getting some normality back in our lives. Even though the restrictions on sport have been lifted we should still be cautious and vigilant and observe the covid rules so we can enjoy this return to sporting activity. Anyway, on the playing front on Saturday the 12A’s got their season off to a flyer with an impressive victory away to St Anthonys, this was an excellent all round team performance with every player impressing on the day. The 12B’s went down 5-0 at home to Roundwood, this game could have been a lot closer as the young Rovers side had several chances of their own. To be fair the Roundwood keeper also pulled off a couple of fantastic saves and on another day, Rovers could have had a few goals of their own. The 14B’s put in a spirited performance despite going down 5-1 to Arklow Town A at Whitegates. In a section where B teams have been pitted against A teams the side gave a good account with Jack Reid nabbing the Rovers consolation goal. On Sunday the 13A’s recorded a good 6-2 away victory over local neighbours Rathnew, Josh McCall stole the show with an excellent hat-trick, Sean Patrick Guerin, Ronan Phelan and David Johnston all notched singles in what was a good solid team performance. A special mention to the Rathnew keeper who pulled off several excellent saves, one in particular was a contender for save of the season from a Sam Behan thunderous strike. The under 15’s got off to a great start in the league when they claimed all three points in a 7-0 away win over Arklow Utd, Brandon Battams fired home a brace of goals with Lorcan Sinnott, Charlie Czwalina, Evan Conyard, Georgie O’Neill and Harri Armstrong all adding singles to get the 15’s off to a dream start.
With the WDFL setting 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 for 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.
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.
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 jackpot is at €1,300 and if not won it will increase to €1,400 [draw on Tuesday 6th July], the winner will be posted on our facebook page and in our club notes next week. The tickets cost €5 each and you can buy as many tickets as you like. To enter the next draw all tickets must be purchased before midnight Saturday 31st of July with the draw been held on Tuesday 3rd of August. Tickets can be purchased online at www.wicklowroversclubshop.com or alternatively you can get your tickets from any committee member or club member. Thank you to everyone for your continuous support, it is very much appreciated by everyone at the club.
Anyone with anything for our club notes, Facebook page or our club website can contact me by email at jimmy.nolan09@hotmail.com or by text to 087-9108706 . For all news regarding the club, check out our club website at www.wicklowrovers.com or the club facebook page.
