WICKLOW ROVERS
Well finally we have came to a conclusion on the playing field in the junior section of the club and what a thrilling conclusion it was.
Our Under-13Bs were taking on Coolboy Rangers in the final of the Division 1 Shield in Vartry Park, home of Roundwood AFC, in midweek action to bring the curtain down on our junior section.
Normal time failed to separate the two teams with the final score at the end of ordinary time tied at 2-2.
This was an excellent game of football with both sides playing their part, two Luke Horan goals ensured Rovers would keep their shield hopes alive and send the game to extra time.
In extra time both sides had their chances but it wasn’t until the dying seconds that one of those chances were taken, thankfully for the lads it was Ben Free who popped up with the decisive goal in the last minute giving their opponents little time to reply.
The lads ran out 3-2 winners in a thrilling encounter in what was a great advert for football, an excellent sporting occasion.
Congratulations to Rob, Colm and the team on their successful season capturing a fantastic double winning both the Division 1 Cup and Shield. Well done, lads.
The club are currently inviting applicants for the following managerial positions within the club for the 2016/17 season: 1. Leinster Senior First Team; 2. Leinster Senior Second Team; 3. Under 18 Team.
Anyone interested in the above positions should contact club secretary Rob Free for an application form at 0858153424 or by email at robfreemax@ gmail.com Closing dates for the above applications is this Friday, July 1.
The dates for our annual summer soccer camp are week 1 from Monday, July 4, to Friday, July 8; week two from Monday, July 11, to Friday, July 15.
The camps will run from 10am to 3pm daily, each participant will receive a jersey, ball and a medal. The cost of the camp is €65 with discount for a family with two or more kids.
There will also be a girls only section in the camp. All participants should bring a packed lunch, a drink, boots, shin guards and a rain jacket. Anyone interested in taking part should contact Johnny Dunne at 087-7802098 or Willie O’Brien at 086-1696911.
Alternatively you can contact any committee member or message the club Facebook page. Registration forms can be downloaded from the club website at www.wicklowrovers.com.
The dates have been released for the clubs open training sessions and trials for all our junior teams for the 2016/17 season, all open training sessions and trials will take place in the Whitegates from 7pm till 8pm.
The dates are as follows: Under-8s (Born 2009/10) are on Monday, July 11; Under-9s (Born 2008) are on Monday, July 11; Under-10s (Born 2007) are on Tuesday, July 12; Under-11s (Born 2006) are on Wednesday, July 13; Under-12s (Born 2005) are on Thursday, July 14; Under-13s (Born 2004) are on Friday, July 15; Under-14s (Born 2003) are on Friday, July 22; Under-15s (Born 2002) are on Wednesday, July 20, and Under-16s (Born 2001) are on Thursday, July 21. If any player is away on holidays while the above sessions are taking place please inform any committee member.
The club are currently selling FAI National draw tickets, we would ask all club members to make an effort to try and sell some tickets.
This could be a great fundraiser for the club if the members get behind it. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket can contact any committee member or any club member. Full list of the prizes can be viewed on the club Facebook page. Also anyone interested in selling some tickets for the club please contact any committee member.
The club’s weekly junior soccer academy continues every Saturday morning (weather permitting) under the watchful eye of senior club coaches Johnny Dunne and Robbie Dover.
The academy takes places on the all weather pitch on the club grounds at the Whitegates and is open to all kids from the age of three years to eight years.
The academy starts at 11am 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.
Anyone with information for the club notes or the club website can contact me at 087 9108706 or e-mail me at jimmy. nolan09@hotmail.com.
For all news regarding the club, check out the club website at www.wicklowrovers.com or the club Facebook page.