IDRU Annual Report 2012 - Illawarra Rugby

ENGADINE LIONS RUGBY CLUB
The 2012 season was a season of re-building for Engadine Lions Rugby Club. It was a year
that saw a significant change to the coaching staff, other personnel, the loss of a few key
players and a change in the grade of competition.
The season started off at the Kiama 7’s with the Club achieving second place in the Country
Cup.
The Players again put in a strong performance throughout the year, albeit not reflective of
the results from time to time and the Club’s final standing on the ladder. The Club
supported IDRU Under 19’s trials which in our view was a success. This also resulted in
some renewed interest in our Club and saw an increase in the spectators on grade days
given that a number of the players were eligible to play in 3 rd and 2 nd grade.
The season finished off at the Bowral 7’s with the Club bringing home the Bowl. An exciting
final, Engadine vs Engadine.
The Club did succeed in overcoming challenges that were faced, the change in culture that
the players can be proud of and finished off in a strong position (both financially and
culturally) which provides the foundation that can be built upon in the coming years.
The Club was also successful in securing a government grant for the purposes of erecting
lights on the western side of the field. This will make for exciting times enabling night
games to be played as required.
Our focus for the 2013 season is to continue to grow the support of the community to our
game, attracting new players and sponsorship.
Yours in Rugby
Darren Vardy
President
Illawarra District Rugby Union Inc.
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