
Weekly Update - 4th August
Welcome back, Rovers!
We are excited to kick off another season of cricket and welcome everyone back to the Club.
Training Returns This Week
Get your gear ready — pre-season training officially starts this week!
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Juniors: Wednesdays from 4:30pm at Endeavour Park
- Seniors: Thursdays from 4:45pm at Endeavour Park
All players are encouraged to come along, meet the team, and get stuck into training.
To celebrate the start of the season, we are putting on a free sausage sizzle after training for both juniors and seniors this week. Stick around, catch up with teammates, and enjoy a snag on us!
CRICKET REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Register early and save, early bird finishes on the 17th August.
Juniors (Tier 1 – Tier 3) – Register now!
Seniors – Register now!
PLAY ON SPORTS VOUCHERS
The Queensland Government is delivering cost of living relief for ALL Queensland families and helping keep kids active, with $200 Play On! sport vouchers. So don’t forget to claim your voucher for the 2026 AFL Season.
From Monday 4 August, Queensland families can claim a $200 Play On! voucher per child aged between five and 17.
Here is what you need to know:
• each voucher is worth $200
• the vouchers will be provided over two rounds, for summer or winter sports
• there is a dedicated allocation for kids in regional and country Queensland
• there will be more accessible sports to give children of all abilities the chance to play sports. Buy vouchers now!
HOOKED ON ROVERS
Hooked on Rovers Kicks Off for August
Our new side venture to cricket is here — and it’s all about fishing, fun, and a bit of friendly competition!
Each month we’ll have target fish species and monthly prizes for the biggest catch.
For August, your targets are:
- Barramundi
- Jungle Perch (JP)
- Catfish
How to enter:
- Become a Hooked on Rovers member
- Catch one of the target fish
- Take a photo with the fish and its measurement
- Post it to our group page
Winners announced at the end of each month!
Membership includes:
- Rovers Fishing Shirt
- Brag Mat
- Entry into all monthly comps
Don’t miss out — register now and join the Rovers off-field crew for some great fishing fun!
Good luck to all our Hooked on Rovers anglers!
PLAYERS ACHIEVEMENTS
We are proud to share some recent player achievements:
- Ian DeLange on his selection in Century Cricket competition U 16
- Brodie North on his selection in Century Cricket competition U 16
- Tadgh McDavitt on his selection in Century Cricket competition U 18
- Brenton Edwards selected to represent Australia in the over 40s world cup
Well done, we are proud to have you representing Rovers on and off the field!
UNIFORMS
We are currently finalising this season’s kit, and the uniform link will be opening soon on our website. Keep an eye out — we’ll post an update as soon as it’s live!
CRICKET FAR NORTH UPDATES
CFN MALE U15 REP TRIALS ANNOUNCED!
Sunday 25th August
9:00am – 1:00pm
Walker Road Sporting Precinct
Nominations are now open!
Players wishing to trial must complete the following form: Fill out form now!
CFN PRE SEASON MARLIN CAMP
CFN are excited to launch our 2025 Marlins Camp in conjunction with Queensland Cricket Regional Hubs, coordinated by Jakob Stennett Regional Hubs (FREE)
A fantastic pre-season opportunity for players of all levels to sharpen their skills, get active, and learn the game all at no cost! These sessions are a great lead-in before the official season kicks off. Marlins Camp
Looking to take your game to the next level? The Marlins Camp offers elite coaching from some of the top coaches and players in the region, including Bulls Masters mentors and Queensland Cricket coaches. This is your chance to be part of a high-performance environment and learn from the best!
More information and sign up. Sign up now!
CFN BREAKFAST
Tickets are limited – don’t miss out!
Purchase Tickets here: https://form.jotform.com/252021851639859
ROVERS CRICKET CLUB COMMITTEE
President – John Margiotta
Vice President – Simon North
Treasurer – Noelle Halpin
Secretary – Mark Malone
Junior Representative – Sim North
Players Representative – Chris Davies and Aaron lock
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