Rovers, the “Premier” team

Kristina is the long-time patron of the Rovers and she put in a good shift under hot conditions serving up the steak sandwiches to the hungry patrons of Yabun.

The look on the people’s faces as she served them was priceless, there were plenty of second and even third glances as people walked away, stopped and looked back. Once her shift was over she sat down with club secretary Perry Johnstone to discuss the upcoming season for the club.

She was told that pre-season training for the teams aged Under 13 to Open Aged teams will be commencing their training as of Wednesday February 10 at Erskineville Oval, the Under 6s through to the Under 12s will be starting their training as of Wednesday March 10 also at Erskineville Oval.

As always there is free registration, jumpers, shorts and socks for everyone who plays football for the Rovers.

The club is regarded among locals as the family club, and this has been evident throughout the years as the club prepares for its 62nd season of providing rugby league to the people of the inner city.

The true spirit of the club is shown by the volunteers who run the club. Everyone gives their time free of charge to ensure that everyone has the chance to play the game and enjoy the benefits of teamwork, mateship, fitness and racial tolerance.

Everyone is welcome to come down to Erskineville Oval and jump on board the Rovers express, players old and new, team officials, committee members and sponsors are always welcome. What better way is there to show your community spirit in 2010 then to get on board with your local team, whether you have lived in the area for five minutes or for 50 years. Once you get the Rovers’ bug, you have it for life.

For all the latest info on pre-season training and all the other news regarding your local club, check out the club’s official website: www.alexandriarovers.com.au

You can email the club at alexandriarovers@hotmail.com or why not become a friend of the club on facebook?

Source: South Sydney Herald February 2010 www.southsydneyherald.com.au