ROVERS F.C.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

News Update February

18th February 2009
Hi all,

The season training has started and unfortunately we have been subjected to some heavy rains making our practices a bit of a nightmare! Please let me apologize for this, even though it is out of my control, but we do know how frustrating it is for the kids and parents alike. Fortunately we still need the rain as many will recall how dry our fields get in the winter.

We need to urgently bring a few issues to your attention so here goes….

Registration & Subs for 2009:
Please will you get all your registration info and payments to your team manager ASAP. We need to start registering players to avoid the rush that always happen in March. Just a reminder of the fees structure:
o ELFA player registration Fees: R150
o Rovers Club Subs: R450
o Family discounts: Rovers will offer a R150 discount on the second child’s club subs.

SUB’S & REG FEES CAN BE PAID DIRECTLY INTO OUT BANK ACCOUNT OR TO THE TEAM MANAGERS (please get a slip or transmission doc as proof of payment)
Rovers bank details:
Rovers Football Club
Nedbank Meyersdal
Cheque Account: 1520052995
Branch Code: 152042
Ref: Players name and team – subs/raffle etc. (John Boy U7 Subs)

Coaches
We are still (and will always) looking for parents, moms, dads, Grand-dads, who would like to get involved in coaching and managing a team. If you are concerned about your ability, or concerned that the commitment may be an issue, please don’t hold back. We are short of a committed coach for the U/6’s, all other ages have been accounted for, HOWEVER if you would like to still get involved please don’t hold back.

Raffle
We have kicked the year off with a raffle. The prize will be an 82cm Samsung LCD TV valued at R7000. Tickets will cost R10 each. The FAMILY who sells the most tickets will win a Samsung 3 CD hifi valued at R1000. Each player will be given 1 list with 25 tickets on it. When you need more lists please ask you coach or manager for one.

Parents are asked to please put a big effort to sell at least 1 list per reg. player. This will help us build up enough cash to upgrade our facilities. It is the easiest and the most effective way of raising money quickly. Once you have sold a list please hand it and the cash to the team manager and don’t forget to get a slip.

Alberton tournament:
Our first tournament will be held on the weekend of the 14th and 15th March at Alberton FC. We will be entering teams for both days. Please diaries the date as this is a good chance for us to assess where the boys will fit into the leagues going forward. The breakdown is as follows:
· Saturday 14th March - U/6; U10
· Sunday 15th March – U/8, U/12 and U/14
· U/6 – U8: 7 a side
· U/12 – U/14: 11 a side
· Registrations for teams: 7:30am – 8:30am
· Games start at 9am
· Day will end at around 2pm (Dependant on how many teams sign up)

Registration day/Workday
We are planning a registration day on the morning of Saturday 7th March 2009. This will give new players a chance to get registered. We will also use the opportunity to get all the dads involved in fixing and painting.

PLEASE, I BEG YOU ALL try keep the morning open to help us with this. We need welding, painting and general maintenance to be done. The more hands available the quicker we will finish.

KEEP KICKING!!

Glenn
0829034222

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

February Newsletter

Rovers F.C.
PO Box 145880
Brackengardens 1452
E-mail: mymail@polka.co.za
Mobile Contact: +27836774222
NGO Reg. #: 056-151-NPO
Rovers Football Club

18th February 2009
Hi all,

The season training has started and unfortunately we have been subjected to some heavy rains making our practices a bit of a nightmare! Please let me apologize for this, even though it is out of my control, but we do know how frustrating it is for the kids and parents alike. Fortunately we still need the rain as many will recall how dry our fields get in the winter.

We need to urgently bring a few issues to your attention so here goes….

Registration & Subs for 2009:
Please will you get all your registration info and payments to your team manager ASAP. We need to start registering players to avoid the rush that always happen in March. Just a reminder of the fees structure:
o ELFA player registration Fees: R150
o Rovers Club Subs: R450
o Family discounts: Rovers will offer a R150 discount on the second child’s club subs.

SUB’S & REG FEES CAN BE PAID DIRECTLY INTO OUT BANK ACCOUNT OR TO THE TEAM MANAGERS (please get a slip or transmission doc as proof of payment)
Rovers bank details:
Rovers Football Club
Nedbank Meyersdal
Cheque Account: 1520052995
Branch Code: 152042
Ref: Players name and team – subs/raffle etc. (John Boy U7 Subs)

Coaches
We are still (and will always) looking for parents, moms, dads, Grand-dads, who would like to get involved in coaching and managing a team. If you are concerned about your ability, or concerned that the commitment may be an issue, please don’t hold back. We are short of a committed coach for the U/6’s, all other ages have been accounted for, HOWEVER if you would like to still get involved please don’t hold back.

Raffle
We have kicked the year off with a raffle. The prize will be an 82cm Samsung LCD TV valued at R7000. Tickets will cost R10 each. The FAMILY who sells the most tickets will win a Samsung 3 CD hifi valued at R1000. Each player will be given 1 list with 25 tickets on it. When you need more lists please ask you coach or manager for one.
Parents are asked to please put a big effort to sell at least 1 list per reg. player. This will help us build up enough cash to upgrade our facilities. It is the easiest and the most effective way of raising money quickly. Once you have sold a list please hand it and the cash to the team manager and don’t forget to get a slip.

Alberton tournament:
Our first tournament will be held on the weekend of the 14th and 15th March at Alberton FC. We will be entering teams for both days. Please diaries the date as this is a good chance for us to assess where the boys will fit into the leagues going forward. The breakdown is as follows:
· Saturday 14th March - U/6; U10
· Sunday 15th March – U/8, U/12 and U/14
· U/6 – U8: 7 a side
· U/12 – U/14: 11 a side
· Registrations for teams: 7:30am – 8:30am
· Games start at 9am
· Day will end at around 2pm (Dependant on how many teams sign up)

Registration day/Workday
We are planning a registration day on the morning of Saturday 7th March 2009. This will give new players a chance to get registered. We will also use the opportunity to get all the dads involved in fixing and painting. PLEASE, I BEG YOU ALL try keep the morning open to help us with this. We need welding, painting and general maintenance to be done. The more hands available the quicker we will finish.

KEEP KICKING!!

Glenn
0829034222

Don’t forget to visit our website and register for all our latest news: roversfclub.blogspot.com

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Video of a Health Tip for Knee Injury

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Rules & Code of Conduct...

Double-Click to Enlarge.

Above are the Rules & Code of Conduct of Rovers FC.

By this rule we guide ourselves in the spirit of sportsmanship, companionship, and hoping to be creating a future better person for our boys and girls.
Please Double-Click on the text to enlarge and print.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Registration Form 2009 Season

Is this time of the year again, where everyone is called to update the little champs informatiom.

Please ask your team manager or double-click in the picture to download the form.

After fill it up, attach two ID photos.

For the new players attach copy of birth certificate with the form and two ID photos.

Psshhhh! Do not forget the fee!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

From the Chairman's Desk

Hi All,

Its that time of the year again and it is with great excitement that we will be kicking off the 2009 season early this year. Training will start on Monday the 2nd of February 2009, with the junior training on Mondays and Wednesdays and The U13 and up will train on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please don’t forget that all boys will need to be registered again for 2009 as EFLA will not accept last years registration as valid.

The season starts early this year with 2 tournaments in March and we need to be ready to go!!!

We look forward to a fantastic season. If you have any questions please feel free to call me on 0836774222.

All the best

Regards,

Glenn Du Toit

Season Has Started

Its this time of the year again...

Ring the bell, call everyone, the season has started.

The boys at Rovers F.C. will be performing again.

Ring Ring Ring... Its time to win again...

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Prize giving day.

Rovers Trophy for the best of the best.

On Saturday the 13th Rovers FC family got a fabulous get together at Ritvlei Zoo Farm as previously scheduled. It started as a Swiss clock. 12 O’clock.

The place was crowded with people, all seated on camping chairs, others in the blankets, almost everyone had a Coleman with delicious stuff. But for sure there was not short of beer.

Very briefly, the chairman thanked for the presence and support from grannies, parents, players, teams management...

Glenn, the chairman, started by acknowledging the support of parents during the season, the collaborators, the fund raisers, sponsors. Thanked the players for the outstandind achievement during the year.
The chairman spoke about the improvements in the facilities, the investment in the players...

In overall, he said that the club had outperformed the previous years (and did not lie).

The table with all the medals, trophies, and super trophies was unveiled, everyone become more anxious to hear their kids name being called. Like me, many parents made sure to take cameras to immortalize the moment of recognition.

The U/12 team with Coach Jason

The names started rolling with the U/12 team.
They have improved their performance, the medals where ceremoniously attributed to the players, having given a trophy for most goals scorers Candeon, Miguel and Adlen, most dedicated players Adlen and Viren, and most improved player Bradley.
Sad note on this chapter is that coach Jason will not be returning next year; fortunately/unfortunately he has other professional commitments. We at Rovers will miss him and wish him the best of life.

The U/11 team with Coach Basil (right) Glenn (left) and Angela (backwards next to Glenn )

Coach Basil also had delivered fabulously. He leaded the U/11 team.
The boys where given medals and trophies. Then, the most outstanding performers where presented with super trophy’s. They where, top scorer Devon Peterson, player of the year Stuart Papworth, best improvement Tristan Muthree, top goal scorer Devan, most dedicated Jardel Lopes and added a special category, "the coaches trophy" which is to present the one that listens to the coaches instructions the most went to Joshua Reece.
From now on, the destiny of the U/11 is solemnly in coach Siva’s hands.

But we where not free of the black cloud yet; the chairmen announced that after being with Rovers for six sweet years, coach Basil decided on a "retirement"... After some many years, finally, his wife will not sit alone to watch the sunset.

The U/8 team

Continuing was acknowledged the tremendous 360 degree turn that Coach Martin delivered with the U/8 team. From losing almost every game last year, this year they scored joint second place in the league.

In the beginning of the season, the boys had a crawling start, loosing couple of games, but from around the second month of the season, were simple systematic good performances.
All players got their medals closer to their heart, some boys where distinguished with extra honors for best Player Jordan, Best Improvement Alldair and Blane.

The U/7 team

The Unbeatable, the mighty U/7 team coached by Coach Dave did not stop surprising us. They went 2 years without loosing a single match. It’s a fantastic achievement hain? When we believed that there was nothing more in the bag, they finally lost... the last game of the season, but the title was in the bag. They won the U/7 league and the "Rovers top team" trophy. What a trophy.

Then last but not the least, Glenn called on Claudio, our “in house referee” and quoted one of his positive attitudes when refereeing the small ones…
- “He always makes sure to explain to the kid, why of giving a certain punishment. It is important for the kid, to learn with his mistakes so that in future it doesn’t happen again.”

After the prize giving, the fires that were lit long before, were put to good use. All the t-bones, beefs, boerwors, chickens landed in the braii. The smell filled the air all around us. Everyone was exited, parents and coaches chatting, the kids running around playing... Ball.

Since this is the month of fasting for the Muslims like me, I guessed I would be much conforble somewhere else where the main activities were not lunch.
I landed home watching the Beijing Paralympics on TV.

Celso Amade

We are meeting tomorrow !

Final Meeting 18th September 2008.

We will have our final AGM on Thursday the 18th September 2008 at Impact Tutorial Center on the cnr. of De Vaal and Vaal str @ 6:00pm sharp.

Here we will wrap up the year with a financial report back and the election of a committee to take us into 2009 PREPARED!!!

Everyone is welcome. If you would like to get involved in the club in anyway this is your opportunity to put your hand up. Those of you have attended our meetings in the past you will know the meetings last only 1 hour.

See you there!!!

Photo Gallery Prize Giving

Table of recognitions anveiled.

The table with all the medals, trophies, and super trophies was unveiled, everyone become more anxious to hear their kids name called. Like me, many parents made sure to take cameras to immortalize the moment of recognition and here is te picture.

Glenn (Chairman) a paying tribute to ref. Claudio

Then last but not the least, Glenn called on Claudio, our “in house referee” and quoted one of his positive attitudes when refereeing the small ones…

- “He always makes sure to explain to the kid, why of giving a certain punishment. It is important for the kid, to learn with his mistakes so that in future it doesn’t happen again.”

The U/7 management accepting the trophy of the trophys.

The Unbeatable, the mighty U/7 team coached by Coach Dave did not stop surprising us. They went 2 years without loosing a single match. It’s a fantastic achievement hain? When we believed that there was nothing more in the bag, they finally lost... the last game of the season, but the title was in the bag.

They won the U/7 league and the "Rovers top team" trophy. What a trophy.

Photo Gallery Coaches

Coach Jason presenting Bradley with the award of most improved player.

Glenn the Chairman, after informing the crowd of the decision of Coach Basil of retiring.

Is he realy goint to seat and watch the sunset? Anyway, wish you lots of happy sunrises too.

U/11 team Coaches. Goes Basil, stays Siva.

U/7 team Coaches.

Prize Giving Clip

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Rovers U/11 vs Elsburg

Good game players, we had a tough game 10 players no subs
Then one man down, the boys really tried to fill the gaps

The boys communicated, passing to one another, but unfortunately Elsburg had more possession of the ball, our boys did not give up

The man of the match goes to Thoriso, well done controlling the ball what great headers you gave out great game the boys played like champs.

Over all we had a fantastic season.
The boys learnt a lot with the soccer clinic, thank you to all
The boys had fun at practices and made new friends

Thank you to all our parents, for giving up there time and effort by supporting the boys at practice and at the games.

Hope to see you all at prize giving

Have a blessed week

Team Manager

Rovers FC Teams

The U/11 Team with Angie

The U/8 Team with Coach

The U/7 Team with Coach

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

End of Season

End of the road...

Birch Arches 1 vs 2 Rovers U/11

A cheer for the team

Great game boy’s, you played like STARS
We had 11 players no subs, the boys kept together and did not give up
Great win well-done boys;

Man of the match goes to Nicholas Brooks, for not giving up, even if he lost the ball, he would not give up till he got the ball back.
Covering midfield when there was a gap, well played Nicholas

Next Game

Rovers FC VS Elsburg
Date : 06/09/2008
Time: 9.30am

Have a great week

Team Manager

Here we go...

Boys psych’ing themselves up for the upcoming match against Olympia

Our U/8 boys had a fantastic game against Olympia on Sat 30th Aug. These boys have really done us proud! Team work, hard work and commitment have earned them a joint second place on the log, which is a huge achievement considering they won only one game in the same league last year! Congratulations boys!

Our last game for the season is against Alberton on Saturday 6th September (Away)

More U/8 Pics

The boys had a fab sleep over at Manager "headcourters"...

We all loved, next day, the played against Olympia and won 3x0.

After the winning! The cheering. Well done Rovers!

Nano-video of u/8 team

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

August 2008 Newsletter

Hi Rovers!

I can’t believe it’s spring already, or is it??? Not only are we wrapping up 2008 but we have already started preparing for the 2009 and we need to bring everyone up to speed with a few small issues while we still have contact with everyone.

Awards Day 13th September 2008 – Bring and Braai
We will be having our annual awards day at the Reitvlie farm in Swartkoppies Street on Saturday the 13th September. The day will be a very informal event. The braai’s will be lit at 12:00pm and prize giving will start at 12:30pm. We expect to finish around 3pm. If you cannot stay for the braai, please come for prize giving. This will be the awards day for ALL TEAMS so please make an extra effort to be there. There is an entrance fee payable to the Rietvlie Farm. Kids U/12 R10 and all others, including adults R15.
Here is a list of what you need to bring:

· YOUR FAMILY
· Meat
· Blanket/chairs to sit on
· A salad (To share)
· Drinks
Please don’t just drop your boy’s off. They have worked hard this season and I know they would love for you to be there to support them!

2009 Player Registration
We have started to send out the application forms for the 2009 season. This is done to avoid the rush that took place earlier this year. Please note that we have implemented a R150-00 early registration fee and R200 for registration after the 31st March 2008, to cover the ELFA registration of players. This is non-refundable. We also have a new registration form where we require new information, ALL players are to please submit a new form and supply 2 new ID photos for your player cards. If a player has not been registered before we will also need a copy of their birth certificate.

The club registrar needs to fill in an ELFA document for each player before we submit the registration. To assist in lightening the workload registration forms and registration fees for 2009 can be returned to your coach/manager from today onward.

Click on the link bellow to download the registration form

http://boxstr.com/files/3296438_pzqry/Registration%20Form%20Rovers%281%29.xls

Top Soil – needed
We need to top soil all our fields in November. If we don’t I am concerned that they will not last the 2009 season. If there is anyone who can assist us with this please contact me.

2009 Subs
We have done our calculations for 2009 and unfortunately have no choice but to increase the subs. This is to cover an increase in ELFA registration fee, increase in rent, increase in maintenance costs etc. etc. Please understand that the club has to pay costs for a full year not just the playing season. Please also remember this must be one of the cheapest forms of activity for your kids. Where else will you find 8 months of fun for as little as R550?? We will still offer discount if subs are paid in advance.

The subs will be structured as follows:
· 2009 Non refundable registration fee: R150-00 Payable before 31st March 2009.
· Subs Paid before 31st March 2009: R400-00
· 2009 Non refundable registration fee: R200-00 after 31st March 2009.
· Subs paid after 31st March 2009: R450-00

Unfortunately going forward we will enforce a “No Pay – No Play” rule.

Coaches and Managers for 2009 Season
We are looking for coaches and managers for the 2009 season. Calling all Dads, granddads, MOMS, older brothers, Uncles, cousins, WHOEVER who is willing to make the commitment to coach one of our teams for 2009 please talk to me. If you are worried about your abilities, we will be running workshops again to ensure that all our coaches are trained. If are keen and want to find out more please do not hesitate to contact me. My contact details are below. From the feedback I have and what we have planned, we are going to have more teams in 2009 than we have coaches for!!!!!!!!

Referee’s for 2009
As a club we are always in need of referees on Saturday and going forward Sundays too. If you would like to attend a course to become a referee please talk to me. This has been an issue at the beginning of our 2009 season when we try arrange a number of home games to run at the same time. Unfortunately all referees must attend an ELFA course and get “carded”. This is to maintain a standard of refereeing; it also gives the ELFA some control should an issue arise during the season. This is a fantastic way to be involved in the club as referees are scheduled to ref and therefore do not need to avail themselves every weekend. AGAIN MOMS ARE WELCOME TOO!!

Final Meeting 18th September 2008.
We will have our final AGM on Thursday the 18th September 2008 at Impact Tutorial Center on the cnr. of De Vaal and Vaal str @ 6:00pm sharp. Here we will wrap up the year with a financial report back and the election of a committee to take us into 2009 PREPARED!!! Everyone is welcome. If you would like to get involved in the club in anyway this is your opportunity to put your hand up. Those of you have attended our meetings in the past you will know the meetings last only 1 hour. See you there!!!

Rules & Code of Conduct
We have drafted a set of rules and a code of conduct we at Rovers subscribe to. I need to clarify our intention with this.

We HAVE NOT had any incidence that relate to behavior problems or conduct of players, parents or coaches over the past year. Thank you all for that!

The rules and conditions may seem as though we are “clamping down” or trying to take the fun out of what we are here for, this is certainly not the case. As you read through them you will clearly see our intentions. Going forward I am sure that we all want to be associated to a club that not only performs on the field but off the field too. Our aim at Rovers FC is to teach our players to play the game properly, sportsmanship is part of this, as is ensuring a high set of behavioral standards on and off the field. It is not only important for us as Rovers to outline what is expected of parents, spectators and players, but it is also important for you as a player/parent to know what is expected of us, the club administrators, the coaches, the managers too. As we move forward and grow we need to tell new members of the family what is expected of them. Please adopt this code as part of the reason you want to be associated with Rovers FC!

2009 Season Starts
We will break after the last game on the 6th September 2008. Pre-season training will start on the 2nd February 2009. Please do not wait for an announcement to appear in the newspaper as I have come to learn that Rovers results and information very rarely finds it’s way to print. We have had a few requests for teams that want to continue training through the break. My only concern with is that the fields need a chance to recover from the heavy season. Should your team wish to continue please talk to me before you simply go ahead so that we can see what other arrangements we can make.

Well that’s all for now. Good luck to our boys for their last few games. Remember once the whistle blows, it’s up to you to make it happen.

Keep Kickin’,
Glenn Du Toit
Rovers Chairman
082-9034222

...vs Olympia.

Bocksburg 2 x 1 Rovers U/11

With only 10 players and no subs. We had a tough game but the boys did not give up.

With a loss of 2x1 the boys played a good match.

The boys come in strong in the first half when Devon scored our goal. Well done Devon.

Midfielder’s great play, you kept the gaps closed!

The man of the match goes to Tristan, well done, good game, you kept the defense strong, communicating with the players and not allowing the opposition through.

Clearing the ball to the other half, well done.

Our next game: Birch Arches vs. Rovers U/11

Time: 9:30AM

Date: 30 August 2008

Local: Birch Arches Field

Have a blessed week.

Team Manager.

General Rules of Rovers Football Club

Code of Conduct:

Club
1. To provide a structured facility that promotes a positive environment for players, parents, coaches and managers to enjoy the game of football.
2. To protect the players from related forms of abuse from other players, opponents, coaches, parents and spectators.
3. To provide be affiliated to a regional SAFA accredited body.
4. To provide players with the necessary equipment to play football i.e. a field, playing kit - shirts and pants and soccer ball’s.
5. To provide skills training for coaches to enhance player performance.

Coaches
1. To be a diligent and positive instructor who constantly keeps up to date with the latest coaching practices to ensure the development of players.
2. To contribute to the physical, mental growth of the player.
3. To be a role model for the players.
4. To respect the referees, officials, players and spectators of Rovers FC and opposing clubs.
5. To ensure that demands on players time, energy and enthusiasms are reasonable
6. To be conversant with the laws of the game and observe its integrity
7. To give all players and equal opportunity.
8. To care for equipment, kit and facilities.
9. To maintain a level of discipline and professionalism in all activities associated with Rovers FC.

Players
1. Play within the laws of the game.
2. Never question or argue with a referee.
3. Exercise control over tempers, emotions and actions towards other players, officials and spectators.
4. Give only your best in all aspect aspects of football.
5. Co-operate with your coaches and managers.
6. Understand that training is just as important as playing.

Parents
1. Understand that children / players participate in football for their enjoyment and not yours.
2. Always encourage children to participate.
3. Encourage children to play within the laws of the game.
4. Always lead by example.
5. Learn the laws of the game.
6. Appreciate and respect the managers and coaches.
7. Respect referees, officials, players and spectators.
8. Report injuries, illness or medical issues that may require treatment to the coach, such as asthma.
9. Send your child ready to play with the correct attire for the training or matches.

Spectators
1. Understand that children / players participate for their enjoyment and benefit and not yours.
2. Recognise and applaud good performance.
3. Always be supportive and encourage player to do their best.
4. Do not ridicule players.
5. Be positive and constructive with comments towards players and coaches.
6. Show discipline and respect for officials, players, referees and other spectators.
7. Do not use foul language.
8. Understand the laws of the game.

Rovers U/11 vs. Birch Arches

This saturday, Rovers FC U/11 will be playing against Birch Arches.

Game will kick-off at 9:30AM.

Photos and feedback from the match are welcome from everyone.

Go Rovers!

Rovers Football Club Code of Conduct

Rovers Football Club has set out a code of conduct for all members of the Rovers family. It is essential that all players, parents, coaches and managers subscribe to said rules and code to ensure a successful club. Rovers FC was established to provide a facility where players and parents can get together and have fun. However we still need to set out levels and standards that we as a Rovers family subscribe to.

General Rules of Rovers Football Club

1. Rovers Football Club is managed through an elected committee of volunteers.
2. Decisions relating to the management of Rovers FC are made by said committee.
3. All coaches at Rovers FC coach on a voluntary basis.
4. The management of team issues, such as player selection, player positional play, and disciplinary action within the team context is the sole responsibility of the coach and manager of the team. At no point will parental interference be entertained.
5. Players brought to the club for training or matches are not to be left unaccompanied.

6. Where the parent or guardian is unable to accompany the player arrangements must be made with a team coach, manager or committee member to supervise the player until such time that they are collected.
7. NO PLAYER will be permitted to wait after a game or training without adult supervision. Parents are to ensure that players are collected straight after practice.
8. Should players have been left to wait to be collected and there is no adult supervision available, the player will be dropped off at the Letaba Police station (+- 500m from the gate in Letaba Str.) to be supervised until such time that the child is collected.
9. Players will not be permitted to walk home after an evening training session or game.
10. Parents and players are to respect the decisions taken by coaches and managers. Should a dispute arise relating to coaches or managers, parents and players are to address their concerns with the chairperson of Rovers FC. The chairperson will then deal with the issue within the confines of the club and committee.

11. Coaches reserve the right to enforce disciplines such as attendance, tardiness, conduct and sportsmanship.
12. Coaches, players, parents or spectators who conduct themselves in an inappropriate manner will be asked to leave the sporting grounds, whether the ground is at home or away.
13. Rovers FC subscribes to the football rules laid out by FIFA and the local body SAFA.
14. Rovers FC is affiliated to SAFA through the ELFA and thus subscribes to the SAFA and ELFA code of conduct.
15. Rovers FC will abide by any ruling passed down by the ELFA.

16. Swearing on the sidelines or directing verbal abuse at players, coaches referees are NOT PERMITTED at ANY game where Rovers is represented.
17. Alcohol is NOT PERMITTED at ANY game where Rovers is represented.
18. Any player, parent, spectator or coach who is involved in any physical altercation will called to account for their action through an internal disciplinary process.
19. Members of the Rovers FC have a responsibility to uphold the rules of the club and the code of conduct attached to these set rules.
20. Rovers FC will endeavour to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for players and spectators alike. To fulfil this it is essential that the club has the full support of the players, parents, coaches and committee alike.

21. Parents are requested not to embarrass their children.

RULE 22: ALL PLAYERS, COACHES, PARENTS WILL HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THEIR TIME AS PART OF THE ROVERS FAMILY – THIS RULE IS NOT NEGOTIABLE!!!

Registrations are open for 2009 season

Registrations are opened for 2009 season.
Download your registration form and submit.

To download the form, please click in the headline above.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

What a game!!

Archive photo: The Mighty U/8 Team

Last Saturday the U/8’s took on Old Bens at their home ground (Benoni). Coach Mart started with his SUPA-SUBS (our junior boys) to see how they would cope. Unfortunately we slipped 2:0 down in the first 10 minutes of play, but Coach Mart continued to show faith in his boys by keeping them on the field for a while longer. All the while our spectators bit their nails down to the bone!! Well done Chad & Ethan on your 100% effort!!

Coach Mart then subbed the seniors in and the team ignited and evened the score in the next 7 minutes by smashing in 2 goals! The field was on fire & the team played as though they were avenging our Supa-Subs who were cheering their team on from the side line.

This was the most impressive performance the U/8’s have displayed so far! Both teams played as though they had shifted 2 divisions up, resulting in an electric & tense atmosphere & a fantastic match of junior soccer. Special mention must go to Dean who really rose to the occasion! Broden, Cameron, Jordan, Alldair, Brendon, Kamo, Blane, & Matt well done! You all played like champions! (Unfortunately Angus was ill and could not make the game). Final score 2:2.

The U/8’s have made an impressive turn around from winning only 1 match last year to currently in the top 3 of the same division this year. Special thanks to Coach Mart for all his hard work and commitment to the team.

Our next game is at Home against Olympia on Saturday 30th August 2008, kick off is at 09h30.

U/11 Drew with Alberton

We drew 2 all to Alberton.

Once again well done boys, its great to see an improvement.

Well-done Joshua, our midfielder scored the two goals, you made us proud, keep up the good sportsmanship.

The man of the match goes to Jardel, as he had a brilliant game, allways communicating to his defenders.

Jardel is standing in as goalkeeper as Slade has an injury; we wish Slade a speedy recovery.

Its good to see the players communicating with one another as it is very important for the team play.

Our next game will be against Bocksburg on the 23rd of august, 8:30am.

Have a blessed week

Team Manager

Photo Galery

Pics from 09/08/2008

Next Fixture for Rovers FC U/11

Friday, August 15, 2008

Words from the Chairman

On Saturday the 9th August we were fortunate to have all our teams playing at home.

The day started with the U/12’s and U/8 kicking off early.

With pressure mounting on the U/12 team who have been struggling to record a win for sometime now the home ground advantage was just what they needed. Cheered on by parents and the U/11 team they played like the superstars they are and beat Alberton 2-1. Coach Jason had a few tense moments but it does need to be said that the 2-1 score was not a true reflection on the game. Our boys had plenty opportunities to thump more goals home. They were all over Alberton. Well Done boys – YOU MADE IT HAPPEN!!!!

The U/8 continued to improve and have become a team to watch going forward. As the game progressed Benoni Northers were not going to make it easy for them. The boys showed their strength in character as Benoni kept coming back at them. The Rovers boys didn’t let up with continual pressure and eventually what can be described as the goal of the day when Matthew Royal had a crack at goals from 25m away and as they say in the classics LAADDDDUUUUUMMMMMAAAAAA!!!!! The U/8 sealed it pushing the score to 4-2 and putting it out of reach for Benoni Northern’s boys! At this rate the U/8 team will be pushing to move up to Division 1 next year.

The U/11’s took on the might of Scaw Metals from Germiston. The Scaw boys came into the game undefeated and in their last encounter thrashed Rovers 7-0. With the heavy load of the previous encounter to carry the boys went in with one thing in mind, revenge!! WHAT A GAME!!! The game was tense to say the least, Scaw managed to get one past our keeper, 1-0 to Scaw. Then after what can only be described as “Nuclear” pressure our boys equalized. The score stayed 1-1 up until the last few minutes when the Scaw strikers made a break and slotted the winning goal. The boys didn’t give up and kept the pressure on inspiring the U/7 & U/8 who had gathered on the side to shout for Rovers. As I said What a game! The boys were unfortunate not to equalize in the end, but it needs to be said, well done Scaw!

Our youngest team the U/7’s continued their undefeated season beating Alberton 3-1. The boys started the game in a manner that has been signature of this team for the past 2 seasons, Attack! Attack! Attack! This resulted in the first goal coming early in the game. The mid field has started gelling nicely with the strikers and pushed the ball through for what became the second goal. There was a lot of pressure in the second half and Alberton did not make it easy when the scored to put the score at 2-1. Later in the half the boys again showed what they were made of and hammered home the winner sealing the score at 3-1. WELL DONE BOYS. 3 games left and still UNDEFEATED!!!!!

Thank you to all who supported us on the day. We will continue to make the game as fun as we can.

THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF OUR ROVERS FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Next Fixture Old Bens

(Correction)

This is the next game for the u/8 team.

This saturday will play against Old Bens away..

Rovers FC u/11

Words from Rovers U/11 Team Management

News on the game for the under 11 Div 2
Played on the 9 August 2008

Rovers vs Scaw

The team played like champs congradulation is in order
The last game we played scaw we Rovers F.C lost 9 nil to them
This weekend we lost 2 1 that shows you the boys have improved on there ball skills and ball control
The players played strong

The man of the match was Stuart Papworth

Where there was a gap Stuart was there to fill it up
Well done Stuart
Tristan keeps the back covered clearing the ball as a player he has improved his skills

All the players played like champs
Well done boys
You make us proud

Thanks

Regards

Angela Lopes

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Sportsmanship @ Rovers FC

In the pic, sportsmanship in actin

Rovers u/12 played against Alberton this past saturday during the All-in-One event held at Rovers ground and lost for 2-1.

The Goal was scored by Dean in a rebound kick.

Soon will post a game review from the coach side.

Its Goooaaaaaaal!

The Boys celebrate the only goal from the match.

Goal from Dean.

Ball Winning...

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