Time to welcome another new member to the Lindfield family with a BIG congratulations going out to Pete (PC) Cleary and his wife Emma who were blessed with baby girl Isla Kate Cleary last week.

Isla tipped the scales at 2.96kgs and 50cm and we can’t wait to meet the little bubba.

Mum and baby are doing well…Dad is stoked. Nice work PC

On 12 January 2012 our esteemed past President James (Marty) Lister and wife Karen became proud parents of Henry.

Weighing in at 3.5kgs (7lb 14 oz for you oldies) and 51cm Henry joined the Lindfield family just after 9pm.

Karen and Henry are both doing well and we wish them the best and expect to see Marty down at Tryon Road to share in the celebration of such great news.

Training for all 2012 players starts back Thursday 12th January, 6:30PM @ Soldiers Memorial Oval, Tryon Rd, Lindfield.

It will be a nice and easy session playing a bit of touch footy to help us work off the Chrissy hams, so get down there and be a part of the Old Soldier in 2012. Looking forward to seeing you all there!!!

PS. NO FOOTY BOOTS ALLOWED

By now many of you may have recieved text messages asking to join us in Season 2012. Please respond to them. If you don’t respond we don’t know if you are coming or if our contact details are correct

If you have not recieved a text message please email info@lindfieldrugbyclub.com and provide us with your details. Alternateively, take advantage of the $80 discount on subs and register as soon as possible on Infrasport.

Season’s Greetings

 As 2011 closes we look back on a year of highs and lows. Throughout all of it though we stood together as a club and as incoming President I am proud of all those who were involved with Lindfield Rugby this year.

 While on the field we didn’t see the results we wanted, so much can be taken from what we did see. At no point in the season did we have more than three quarters of a playing roster fully available. Our medical staff should be congratulated and receive our gratitude for all their work.

The injury toll placed major pressures on the rest of the club to play more than one game every week. Given all these issues it should be noted that we only forfeited one match last year. And that was only because the bus driver took the players via Bathurst on the way to Campbelltown.

What this pressure showed us is that the future of Lindfield is in capable hands. The number of Colts playing not only their own match but also running on in 1^st and 2^nd grades shows the depth of talent prevalent at Lindfield.

Despite all the dramas that occurred in 2011 the newly appointed Coaches and Committee are already working hard towards the success of 2012. Both on and off the field we will work to elevate Lindfield Rugby Club to greater heights.

We will be facing some determined and ambitious clubs next year keen to make their mark on Subbies Rugby.  Petersham (NSW Subbies Club of the Year) and Balmain are both in Div 2 next year ready to take on all comers. We will once again face rivals Forest who will seek revenge for us knocking them out of Div 1. Not to mention the other Div 2 Clubs that can make winning against them difficult on their day.  With the talent in this Club and the determination of our coaches I firmly believe we are ready to face the challenges that lie ahead.

Off the field Lindfield will continue to be the example of how to enjoy rugby with your friends. The Committee is all ready putting together the events to celebrate the joy of simply being a part of Lindfield.

Training starts in January with some touch footy and some technical work building up to trials in March. Our first trial will be a trip to Nelson Bay. Beach, Beer and Rugby, is there a greater combination.

There a too many people to thank for their efforts in 2012, however I would like to personally thank outgoing President James “Marty” Lister for all the work has done as President over the last 2 years. You will be sorely missed form the Committee but we will see you down at Tryon Road I’m sure.

Simply as someone who loves Lindfield Rugby, I would like to say thank you to all those who took part in Season 2011 and I hope to see you all next year either on the field or just enjoying it from the sidelines.

Merry Christmas, have as safe holiday and great New Year. See you at Tryon Road in 2012.

Yours in Rugby

Ben Elston

President LRUFC

Player registrations for the 2012 season are NOW OPEN!

Early Registration Special

Registrations made before January 31 2012 will recieve $80 discount paying only $190.00
Registrations made by March 31 2012 will recieve $40 discount paying only $230.00
Full cost of $270.00 will apply from April 1 for Registrations

Social Memberships will be available soon
$50.00 gets you a Cap, Stubby holder and discounted food and drinks at every home game and entry to the Members Draw cash prize at the Last home game
To register, just follow the link: www.infrasport.com.au/lindfieldrc