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elcome to the Winter 2018 edition of Club News. So much has been happening in your Clubs since the last publication. There was a hive of activity in the Clubs as we celebrated Easter, commemorated Anzac Day and spoilt our mums on Mother’s Day. To those that chose to spend their Anzac Day at one of our Clubs, thank you. Collectively you helped raise over $1,300 for the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT, an organisation who represent the veterans of all conflicts from World War II to Afghanistan.
board this year who have dug deep and donated some excellent items, so come along and help us reach our fundraising goal of $60,000. Soon we will find ourselves in the thick of winter sport! Both Erindale Vikings and Lanyon Vikings will be the places to be if you are wanting to catch some of the 2018 FIFA World Cup action. Otherwise, as always, the three State of Origin Games will prove to be an entertaining watch in front of our big screens – be sure to take advantage of some of our State of Origin promotions. I look forward to seeing you in one of our Clubs soon.
To those members that joined us at the Charity of the Year trivia night, all I can say is what a fantastic effort! With over $7,000 raised on the night and I cannot wait to see what we achieve at the Dollar Ball on 23 June, our final fundraising event for this year’s Charity, OzHarvest Canberra. Last year the Ball was an event to remember and I know this year will be even better, tickets can be purchased via www.eventbrite.com. au. We have some fantastic sponsors on
Anthony Hill Chief Executive Officer
OZHARVEST DOLLAR BALL
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
CANBERRA VIKING S
VIKING S IN THE COMMUNIT Y
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SENIOR DEVONSHIRE MORNING TEA TUESDAY 3 JULY 2018, 10AM LANYON VIKING S Join us for our next Senior’s Devonshire Morning Tea, enjoy a scrumptious morning tea, live entertainment, lucky door prizes, in a relaxed environment.
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LOCATED AT ERINDALE VIKING S!
THE COOKERY, ERINDALE VIKING S
The newly refurbed gym, is open 24 hours a day - 7 days a week, offering a range of services including group fitness classes, personal training sessions, fitness assessments and a state of the art free weights floor.
MAIN Choice of the following:
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Grilled chicken breast, grilled bacon, hollandaise sauce
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$15 PP*
Beer battered fish, chips, salad Chicken alfredo 200gm chargrilled rump steak, chips, salad and your choice of mushroom, pepper, diane sauce or gravy
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The Bee Gees Tribute Show
Saturday 18 August 2018 Lanyon Vikings 2-Course Dinner & Show - $64.5* / $69.5 Doors open at 6pm for a 6:30pm Dinner
Menu to begin with Freshly baked dinner rolls with butter
main course (alternate) Slow cooked grain fed beef striploin, truffle mash, grain mustard, bone marrow reduction Herb roasted chicken breast, kumara mash, wild mushroom, leek ragout
dessert (alternate) Lemon white chocolate cheesecake, double cream, strawberries Mini Pavlova, wild berries compote, passionfruit coulis, cinnamon
Show Only - $39* / $44 tickets now on sale
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* Member price
Doors open at 7:45pm
Dollar ball saturday 23.6.2018
LANYON VIKINGS
Tickets include; 3-course dinner, beer, wine and a night full of entertainment & FUNDRAISING
TABLE OF 10 $900 + GST INDIVIDUAL $99 + GST
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OZHARVEST TRIVIA NIGHT WraP UP On Wednesday 2 May 2018, over 170 people attended the OzHarvest Trivia Night at Town Centre Vikings for a night full of fantastic questions, games and fundraising. Collectively, a whopping $7,142 was raised for OzHarvest through the generosity of our local community giving big! The eventual winners on the night were “The Ball Tamperers� who scored a $500 Vikings Group Dining Voucher for their efforts. The Vikings Group would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful sponsors of the event. Without their support these types of events just would not happen.
MONEY RAISED
$7, 142
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SATURDAY 7 JULY 2018, 7:30PM RED ROCK BISTRO, LANYON VIKINGS Buffet dinner with all the trimmings followed by a live performance from Hit Parade at 9:30pm & a hamper to be won on the night! 15 deposit required at time of booking
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Assorted bread rolls, butter
SALAD Seafood salad, fennel, sweet onion, celery, cocktail sauce Saffron potatoes, green beans, hazelnut dressing Green salad, summer leaves, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber
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Roast turkey breast, madeira, cranberry sauce Traditional chestnut stuffing, chipolatas Slow cooked roast pork, orange & honey glaze, crackling, apple sauce Merlot roasted vegetables, chat potatoes Broccoli, maple almandine
CONDIMENTS Balsamic shallot vinaigrette Mustards Apple sauce Lemon
DESSERTS Traditional christmas pudding, brandy custard, seasonal berries Pavlova, fruit compote, vanilla whipped cream
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Pea & Ham Soup Home-made pea & ham soup with crusty bread and English mustard to keep you warm and cosy this winter.
3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 3 celery stalks chopped 2 bay leaves 3 potatoes peeled cubed 2 carrots peeled chopped 1 1/2 cups of split peas 1 cup frozen peas 1 ham hock 3 litres chicken stock sea salt and pepper 1 crusty bread loaf english mustard Soak ham hock in a pot of cold water overnight. Drain ham hock the next day and rinse with cold water. Heat oil in a large stock pot. Add onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, split peas, pinch of sea salt, black pepper and bay leaves. Cook for 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and ham hock. Bring to the boil then simmer, over a medium-low heat with the lid on for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Transfer ham hock to a clean board, carefully remove fat and bones, then shred and keep aside. Blend soup until smooth. Add shredded ham hock and frozen peas, simmer on medium-high heat until peas are cooked. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Serve with crusty bread and English mustard. Recipe courtesy of Jacob Thomas, Head chef at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings
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Eat $10 MEALS
$7 LUNCHES
All day, every day Moo&Brew, Town Centre Vikings
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$12.9 HOT WING COMBO
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1/2 A KILO OF BUFFALO HOT WINGS + 1 BEER
$15 DINNERS
Every day, 12noon-2pm / 6pm-9pm S Bar, Lanyon Vikings
Wednesday, 6pm-9pm The Cookery, Erindale Vikings
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2 LARGE PIZZAS + 1 CHEESY GARLIC PIZZA + 1 SOFT DRINK JUG
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$13.9 ROAST & GRAVY ROLL Sunday, 12noon-2pm S Bar, Lanyon Vikings
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SELECTED BEER & WINE
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Wednesday, 4pm-6pm Erindale & Chisholm Vikings
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Monday MEMBER RAFFLE WHERE DETAILS
Erindale Vikings A selection of gift cards, meat and seafood vouchers, cash and free raffle tickets to be won. Tickets on sale from 5.30pm in the Main Foyer with draws starting at 6.30pm. 25 draws in total.
Tuesday LOVE FOOD WHERE DETAILS
Wednesday MEMBER RAFFLE WHERE DETAILS
Lanyon Vikings $250 of groceries to be won every Tuesday. Simply swipe your card through the Rewards terminals and insert your card while playing the gaming machines to enter between 12pm and 2pm. 5 x $50 vouchers to be won.
JOKER POKER WHERE DETAILS
Erindale Vikings A selection of gift cards, meat and seafood vouchers, cash and free raffle tickets to be won. Tickets on sale from 5.30pm in the Main Foyer with draws starting at 6.30pm. 25 draws in total.
Chisholm Vikings Winning members given the opportunity to select a card from the Joker Poker cabinet, with the Member winning the prize linked to the card. Tickets on sale from 5pm. Drawn at 6pm.
Thursday DARTS FOR DOLLARS
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WHERE DETAILS
STRIKE IT RICH WHERE DETAILS
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Lanyon Vikings Assorted gift cards, cash and other prizes to win. Tickets on sale from 6pm with draws starting at 7pm.
Town Centre Vikings $10,000 to win every month. Tickets on sale from 5.00pm in the Main Foyer. Raffle draw commences at 6.15pm.
Saturday LOVE FOOD
Friday TRIPLE YOUR CASH WHERE DETAILS
Town Centre Vikings Cash draws every Friday from 6pm to 9pm.
WHERE DETAILS
WHEEL OF CASH WHERE DETAILS
SHOW ME THE MONEY WHERE DETAILS
Lanyon Vikings $750 of groceries to win each week. Simply swipe your card through the Rewards terminals and insert your card while playing the gaming machines to enter between 3pm and 5pm. 5 x $50 vouchers to be won.
Chisholm Vikings 25 x $50 meat vouchers plus an opportunity to spin wheel of cash. Ticket sales commence at 6pm and draws start at 7pm.
Chisholm Vikings 20 prizes varying in amounts and a $500 rolling jackpot which increases by $500 every week if not won. Tickets on sale from 6pm with draws starting at 7pm.
WEEKEND KICKSTART RAFFLE WHERE DETAILS
Lanyon Vikings 25 x $50 gift cards from a wide range of retailers including Woolworths, Coles, Bunnings and the South.Point Tuggeranong. Followed by 3 draws where Members can choose either $100 cash or three cases of beer. Tickets on sale from 6pm with draws commencing at 7pm.
Sunday SILLY SUNDAY RAFFLE MAD MONEY WHERE DETAILS
Erindale Vikings $50 on offer every 15 minutes between 11.30am and 2.30pm. Simply swipe your card through the Rewards terminals and insert your card while playing the gaming machines between 11.30am and 2.15pm.
LOVE FOOD WHERE DETAILS
Lanyon Vikings $250 of groceries to be won every Thursday. Simply swipe your card through the Rewards terminals and insert your card while playing the gaming machines to enter between 2pm and 4pm. 5 x $50 vouchers to be won.
WHERE DETAILS
Erindale Vikings A selection of gift cards, meat and seafood vouchers, cash and free raffle tickets to be won. Tickets on sale from 5.30pm in the Main Foyer with draws starting at 6.30pm. 25 draws in total.
SUNDAY LUCKY BADGE DRAW WHERE DETAILS
All Vikings Venues Lucky Badge Draw from 4pm to 8pm for your chance to win $15,000 or more. Simply be a Member and be present at the Vikings venues between 4pm and 8pm on a Sunday to win. Draws commencing at 7pm.
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FRIDAY 1 JUNE JACK BIILMANN
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
SATURDAY 02 JUNE SOCIALITES
10.00pm-1.00am Erindale Vikings
FRIDAY 22 JUNE GUYY LILLEYMAN
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
SATURDAY 23 JUNE
Entertainment
OLD 45’S
FRIDAY 08 JUNE
10.00pm-1.00am Erindale Vikings
MINH HA
CODE RED
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
9.30pm – 12.30am Lanyon Vikings
THE DISTANT MONARCHS
BETA BLOCKERS
9.45pm-12.45am Chisholm Vikings
9.45pm – 12.45am Chisholm Vikings
SATURDAY 09 JUNE
FRIDAY 29 JUNE
PARTY ON
WILL CAMPBELL
10.00pm – 1.00am Erindale Vikings
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
SOMETHING LIKE THIS
9.30pm-12.30am Lanyon Vikings
SATURDAY 30 JUNE HIT PARADE
FRIDAY 15 JUNE RYAN DAVID
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
10.00pm-1.00am Erindale Vikings
FRIDAY 06 JULY CALUM HOWARTH
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SATURDAY 16 JUNE
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
BACK TO THE EIGHTIES
MATT DENT
10.00pm-1.00am Erindale Vikings
9.45pm-12.45am Chisholm Vikings
FRIDAY 27 JULY
SATURDAY 07 JULY
RYAN DAVID
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
FRIDAY 17 AUGUST JACK BIILMANN
BIG IDEA
10.00pm – 1.00am Erindale Vikings
SATURDAY 28 JULY
HIT PARADE
HIT PARADE
9.30pm-12.30am Lanyon Vikings
10.00pm-1.00am Erindale Vikings
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
SATURDAY 18 AUGUST SOCIALITES
FRIDAY 13 JULY
FRIDAY 03 AUGUST
10.00pm-1.00am Erindale Vikings
JACK BIILMANN
CALUM HOWARTH
HIT AND RUN
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
9.30pm-12.30am Lanyon Vikings
MATT DENT
BETA BLOCKERS
9.45pm-12.45am Chisholm Vikings
9.45pm-12.45am Chisholm Vikings
SATURDAY 04 AUGUST
FRIDAY 24 AUGUST
SOMETHING LIKE THIS
WILL CAMPBELL
10.00pm-1.00am Erindale Vikings
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
SATURDAY 14 JULY SOMETHING LIKE THIS
10.00pm-1.00am Erindale Vikings
FRIDAY 20 JULY GUYY LILLEYMAN
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
SATURDAY 21 JULY
OLD 45’S
9.30pm -12.30am Lanyon Vikings
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST TOP SHELF
FRIDAY 10 AUGUST
10.00pm-1.00am Erindale Vikings
BACK TO THE EIGHTIES
10.00pm-1.00am Erindale Vikings
GUYY LILLEYMAN
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
RHYMES WITH ORANGE
FRIDAY 31 AUGUST RYAN DAVID
9.30pm-12.30am Lanyon Vikings
SATURDAY 11 AUGUST
4.00pm-7.00pm Town Centre Vikings
BETA BLOCKERS
BIG IDEA
THE DISTANT MONARCHS
9.45pm-12.45am Chisholm Vikings
10.00pm-1.00am Erindale Vikings
9.45pm-12.45am Chisholm Vikings
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SUPER RUGBY
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STATE OF ORIGIN
The only tournament in the world to play across as many different time zones as it does, Super Rugby is back! Running over 19 weeks we can’t wait to see what the season has to offer.
JUNE - JULY
If you can’t make the games be sure to watch from the comfort of one of our clubs! $14.5 BURGER & BEV Chicken or beef burger + a schooner of Carlton, glass of house wine or a soft drink Available before any Brumbies home game Only at Chisholm Vikings
Will the Maroon dynasty continue in 2018 or will the Blues come back roaring and ready to win? Game 1 Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne 8pm, Wednesday 6 June Game 2 ANZ Stadium, Sydney 7.40pm, Sunday 24 June Game 3 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 8pm, Wednesday 11 July
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NRL
LET THE GAME DECIDE
MARCH - SEPTEMBER Get your supporters jersey out and get down to your local Vikings venue to catch all the 2018 NRL action.
Watch it live on the big screens at Vikings RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIPS AUGUST – SEPTEMBER The seventh installment of the Rugby Championship, featuring the Wallabies, All Blacks, Springboks and Argentina, is set to take place throughout August and September.
Catch all the action from the Rugby Championships, including the highly anticipated Bledisloe Cup, from the comfort of your favorite Vikings Club. AFL MARCH - SEPTEMBER Who will rise to the top and who will flop this season? With the Premiers, Richmond, being handed only two games from this year’s top six twice, will they get a competitive edge? While Sydney and GWS face a tough road with both sides up against three sides form this year’s top six!
Watch it live on the big screens at Vikings UFC JUNE - JULY 2018 sees the 26th year of the UFC competition, promising to be an action packed year!
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Buy 2 Carlton Dry schooners to receive a scratch card, scratch to reveal your win. Available at all Vikings Clubs
S OO BURGER & CHIP S $16.9 Blues Burger Grilled chicken, blue guacamole, bacon, tomato, garlic aioli, cheddar cheese, chips Maroons Burger Chargrilled BBQ beef, red onions, tomato, beetroot, maple bacon, pineapple, smoky BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, chips Available from 6pm-9pm on SOO night Only in the S Bar, Lanyon Vikings
FIFA WORLD CUP JUNE - JULY If you’re a soccer fan, get ready for interrupted sleep patterns! The Russian time zone is not kind for Australian viewers with kick off times ranging from 8pm AEST to 5am AEST. Game 1 France v Australia 8pm, Saturday 16 June Game 2 Denmark v Australia 10pm, Thursday 21 June
Watch it live on the big screens in the Sideline Bar, Erindale Vikings & the S Bar, Lanyon Vikings. $6 PINTS OF BUDWEISER & $20 BUDWEISER BUCKETS Watch the World Cup while quenching that thirst, drinking the beer of the 2018 World Cup. Only at Sideline Bar, Erindale Vikings & S Bar, Lanyon Vikings
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Canberra Vikings UPDATE
Canberra Vikings are excited to return in 2018 to participate in the National Rugby Championship, Australia’s domestic rugby competition that brings Wallabies, Super Rugby and amateur Club Rugby players together to play in a fast and exciting competition at the conclusion of Super Rugby. The competition features teams from all around Australia, plus the exciting Fijian Drua side. Canberra Vikings finished minor premiers in last year’s competition, and unfortunately fell at the final hurdle, losing the Grand Final in front of a vocal and passionate Canberra crowd at Viking Park to a strong Queensland Country side led by Brad Thorn.
Vikings Group, CEO Anthony Hill says the coaching team is incredibly well-rounded and is very confident they have the expertise and skill to lead the 2018 Canberra Vikings team. “It was important we selected a range of coaches who had local experience but could also draw on national and international knowledge,” Anthony says. Nick says he aims to work closely with the John I Dent coaches and the Brumbies to build a balanced squad for 2018. “Canberra’s John I Dent Cup is a really strong competition and showcases a lot of rugby talent,” Nick says. “The local competition must always be an important part of the players pathway to the Canberra Vikings and ultimately the Brumbies and beyond.” Team Manager, Denzil Fox and Head of Performance, Byron Field also form part of the coaching staff for 2018.
After the departure “Canberra’s John I Dent Cup is a really of 2017 Head Coach Stay tuned for strong competition and showcases announcements Tim Sampson to a lot of rugby talent,” Nick says. “The regarding the squad the Western Force, and draw over the Canberra Vikings local competition must always be are delighted to coming months, an important part of the players reveal the coaching with the competition pathway to the Canberra Vikings and beginning the and management team for 2018. Nick ultimately the Brumbies and beyond.” first weekend of Scrivener will take September. With the the Head Coach recently completed position and will be assisted by Marco Erindale Vikings renovations, including Caputo and Daniel Hooper. Nick brings a The Cookery and Brick & Basil eating wealth of experience including assistant establishments, an alfresco balcony, outdoor coaching positions with the Wallabies and children’s playground and beer garden, Brumbies, Australia A, Australian U21s and Erindale Vikings and Viking Park are the head coaching positions with Edinburgh perfect place to watch entertaining rugby Rugby and Scotland A, Toyota Verblitz for the whole family! We look forward to in Japan, the Australian Rugby National our Members getting behind the Canberra Academy, the Canberra Vikings and currently Vikings in 2018 and cheering them on. Coaching Director of the Tuggeranong Vikings. Along with Nick, Canberra Vikings welcomes another fresh face to its coaching team, with former Wallaby and Gungahlin Eagles club legend Marco Caputo as Assistant Coach. Marco also boasts an impressive resumé, including former Head Coach of Gungahlin Eagles and Assistant Coach at the Brumbies, Leinster Rugby in Ireland and Kobelco Steelers in Japan. Canberra Vikings welcomes back Daniel Hooper—current Brumbies Rugby Academy Head Coach and former first-grade coach at Uni-North Owls— as Defence Coach.
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Community KHAAMBURRA NETBALL , TUGGERANONG NETBALL A SSOCIATION & THE SMITH FAMILY WORKING TOGETHER The Junior Development Netball Program is a joint initiative between Khaamburra Netball, Tuggeranong Netball Association (TNA) and The Smith Family to introduce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to netball through skilled based learning. The Program encompasses youth aged from 6 through to 13 years, with 34 children currently involved in the eight week program. Two young Aboriginal coaches are a part of the Program and run the kids through their paces each week, teaching them the basics of netball. Karen Parter, the Coordinator from The Smith Family’s Growing Healthy Families Program has been proactive and working with marginalised Aboriginal children, young people and their families to increase their social connectivity with services in the community. Karen said “The Smith Family initiative enables young children to participate in sporting activities they would normally be excluded from due to multiple barriers. It allows them to gain confidence and independence, and learn leadership and team skills. The skills they learn through this program can be adapted in their everyday life and support their learning in the classroom. The program’s success is due to the collaborative working relationship between The Smith Family, the Tuggeranong Netball Association and the ACT Community Bus Service who provide a safe and culturally appropriate environment. These kids are empowered and connected”. As a result there has been an influx of kids from the Program joining existing club and school teams to play in the regular netball season. A total of 16 kids have registered with a team and are now playing on Saturdays as a result of the Program with a further five kids already involved in clubs.
FOURTH GRADE LAWN BOWLERS TAKE OUT BOWLS AC T PENNANT SEA SON The Lawn Bowls Club concluded their Bowls ACT Pennant season in April with four grades making the finals and three of them progressing through to the Grand Final. After finishing the season in second position, fifth grade were unfortunately knocked out in the preliminary final. Sixth grade finished the season in second place and progressed through to their grand final only to fall seven shots short to Bungendore. Third grade finished the season in second position and progressed to the Grand Final and in a nail biter went down to local derby rivals, Weston Creek, by two shots. Fourth grade finished the season on top and progressed to their Grand Final to take out the only flag for the club beating Weston Creek, also in a nail biter, by two shots. Overall a great year for the mighty Vikings lawn bowlers with four out of five grades making the finals.
VIKING S RUGBY CHARIT Y DAY FOR OZHARVEST Vikings Rugby will be hosting a Charity Day in 2018 to support the Vikings Group Charity of the Year, OzHarvest. There will be a number of activities throughout the day to support fundraising for OzHarvest. To celebrate the occasion, 1st Grade will be wearing a commemorative strip which will be auctioned off at the after-match function, with proceeds going to OzHarvest. At a Glance: 16 June 2018, 10:30am – 7:00pm Viking Park, Wanniassa The event is free for all to attend
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The Regional Manager of The Smith Family, Olga Srbovski has supported the partnership with the TNA. “The Growing Healthy Families Program has focused on supporting the most marginalised and socially excluded Aboriginal children, young people and their families. Opportunities like this give our children the confidence to reach their full potential and broaden their perspective on life and future outcomes. We can’t do this on our own and the partnerships The Smith Family forms with community services and organisations allow us to link children into new experiences. Through this project 35 children have benefited.” The President of Tuggeranong Netball Association, Jonathan Toze, is pleased to support this initiative, “This is such an excellent initiative between Khaamburra Netball, The Smith Family, and us, allowing the opportunity to play sport to deliver on a broader theme of social inclusion and reconciliation. It really delivers on TNA’s push in recent years to be a leader in community engagement and indigenous reconciliation. On behalf of TNA, I am so proud to be involved in this grassroots initiative.” “It’s more than just netball, this program is about providing these young girls and boys with a support system to thrive. Week in, week out, we are providing pastoral care, we pick up and drop off in a community bus, we provide snacks after each session, we do what we can to ensure these kids are engaged and feel like little athletes. It’s just been a bonus that so many of our kids are moving into permanent netball teams.” said Karen Flick from Khaamburra Netball. Khaamburra Netball has a strong focus on healthy lifestyles and encouraging families to be active. This is the foundation for developing a culturally strong and diverse environment for our community.
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AIDAN PITT, SPORTS STAR OF THE MONTH After recently completing a personal best at a Tuggeranong Park Run, Aidan then went on to compete in the 3000m at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park in March 2018. Aidan is also helping coach one of Trinity Christian School’s basketball teams in his spare time, along with working hard in the classroom. Congratulations Aidan!
ANNUAL CLUB DAY FOR TUGGERANONG VIKING S HOCKEY CLUB The Tuggeranong Vikings Hockey Club (TVHC) is holding their annual Club Day at Tuggeranong Hockey Park on Saturday, 23 June 2018. All senior teams will be playing back to back against the Central Hockey Club on the Kjar and Taylor fields. This will be the first time TVHC has had a full Club Day since the amalgamation with the Women’s Club at the start of 2018, so it will be a great day and a big occasion. There will be a BBQ hosted by TVHC as well as the usual food and drinks at the canteen. Come down, enjoy the atmosphere and beautiful surrounds of the Tuggeranong Hockey Park, located at 288 Soward Way Greenway, and watch some quality Vikings hockey! Draw for the annual Club Day: Time Team Field 12:15 SL4 W Kjar 12:15 SL1 W Taylor 13:45 CL1 M Kjar 13:45 SL3 W Taylor 15:15 CL1 W Kjar 15:15 SL1 M Taylor 16:45 CL2 M Kjar 16:45 SL4 M Taylor 18:15 SL3 M Kjar 18:15 SL2 W Taylor 19:45 CL2 W Kjar 19:45 SL2 M Taylor
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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL PARA TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP S 2018 The National Para Table Tennis Championships took place over four days at the Tuggeranong Archery Club from 5 – 8 May 2018. The official opening ceremony featured athletes from seven Oceanic countries including Fiji, New Zealand, Tonga and the Solomon Islands. Minister Yvette Berry MLA and Minister James Milligan MLA were in attendance along with Mr Arthur Wilks OAM who received life membership in 2016. Mr Wilks was presented with an award recognising his 60 years of service to para table tennis in Australia by CEO of Table Tennis Australia, Mr Scott Houston.
Giving back is just what we do!
Olympian, Dani Di Toro took Gold in the Women’s Open Wheelchair Division. A proud Australian team co-captain with Kurt Fearnley at the Rio Olympics and leader of the Victorian contingent to Canberra, Dani invests great energy in mentoring and encouraging para athletes. She was effusive about this week’s event highlighting “the absolute power of para sport, which not only gets you to meet yourself and achieve personal heights, but it offers a supreme opportunity to develop your own independence.” South Australian Class 3 athlete and mother of two, Amanda Tscharke has only two years’ experience in para table tennis but triumphed with Gold in the Class 1-3 Women’s Open Wheelchair Singles then backed it up with Bronze behind Di Toro in the Open Class. Amanda said “This sport is very inclusive. You can literally be a Class 1 (the most severe disability) through to Class 11 and the Australian and South Australian cohorts are just so welcoming.”
VIKING S FISHING CLUB RAISING MONEY FOR VIETNAM VETERANS & VETERANS FEDERATION AC T Now in its fifth year, the Vikings Fishing Club have again provided a donation to the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT through their fundraising efforts during Two-Up on ANZAC Day. Since beginning this partnership, the Vikings Fishing Club have donated over $12,000 to this cause. The Vikings Fishing Club ran Two-Up at Lanyon Vikings and encouraged patrons to make a donation towards this organisation which represents veterans of all conflicts from World War II to Afghanistan. They have almost forty years’ experience helping with claims in all of the Military Compensation schemes, with highly skilled, fully trained and qualified Advocates and Pensions Officers. Representatives from the Vikings Fishing Club and Vikings Group presented the cheque to the President, Mr Ian Thompson during a recent visit to the facilities located on Burkitt St, Page ACT.
Canberra has now hosted the largest Para Table Tennis Nationals to date, with over 60 athletes participating from across Australia and Oceania.
CANBERRA S CHOOL OF TENNIS - TERM 2 Enrolment for the Canberra School of Tennis (CSOT) at the Pines Tennis Club is now open for Term 2, 2018. All juniors who sign up to a Hotshots Coaching program in term 2 will receive a FREE junior racquet, shirt and hotshots match play program. All ages and standards welcome. Ages start for 4 years and up. Contact: Head Coach, Robert Jamieson 0432 118 204 robert@csot.com.au www.csot.com.au
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Corporate / Barefoot Bowls CHRISTMAS EARLY BIRD PACKAGE
Available Dates Our early bird Christmas deal is only available for the below dates, until booked out. Contact us for availability.
Relax and enjoy 2 hours of barefoot bowls with your colleagues featuring an all you can eat BBQ, a great atmosphere, music & a view of the Brindabella Mountains.
EARLY SESSIONS BOWLING TIMES: 10:30AM – 12:30PM OR 2PM – 4PM BBQ served for both sessions at 12:30pm–2pm 29, 30 November 2018 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 December 2018 LATE SESSIONS
To Drink A full operating bar will be available downstairs to cater for you and your guests. For pricing and more information, contact us.
BOWLING TIMES: 4PM - 6PM OR 7PM - 9PM BBQ served for both sessions at 6pm-7pm 12, 13, 14, 15 December 2018
Book STEP 1 Choose your time and date STEP 2 Email towncentre.catering@vikings.com.au to book
To Eat Enjoy an all you can eat BBQ set up under the awning with a stunning view of the Brindabella Mountains. Package Includes; beef sausages, gluten free sausages, beef patties, vegan patties, fried onions, bread rolls, bread, gluten free bread, salad, watermelon and condiments. Add; Fresh king prawns $38 per kilo
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Please note; Numbers will need to be confirmed 7 days prior to the event and full payment is due 5 days prior to the event.
All Enquiries For all enquiries please call 02 6208 6307 or email towncentre.catering@vikings.com.au
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Promotion starts 5/6/2018 and ends 4/9/2018. Terms and conditions apply, see reception for details.
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