Rangers RAP – 16/08/2024

August 16, 2024

The end of the 2024 season is upon us with the last rounds of matches and finals occurring in the next few weeks. It has been a great season at Rangers, both on and off the courts and fields. We have tried our best to make the Club an inviting and enjoyable place to play netball and football and to be part of a community. Hopefully all Rangers members are ending the season with great memories and great connections with team mates.

With the Winter season ending there are a few opportunities to keep up the netball and football action…so check the messages below from the Secretaries and upcoming messages about Summer Competitions and training programs. We also have end of season celebrations organised so make sure you schedule those on your calendar and finish off the season in style.

All the best for the final trainings and matches of the 2024 season!

Joe

president@chatswoodrangers.com.au

junior football

As the season comes to a close, please keep an eye on the weekly DRIBL email all players, parents and carers receive.  The link to our Rangers RAP on our website includes important club announcements and dates for upcoming events, summer programs and trials for our development programs. Team managers have also been sent emails with end of season notices and procedures, so please keep in touch with them and follow their lead in helping us to finish of the season. Around the Grounds When you turn up to training and you get the Club Technical Director, Ben Mok…Awesome session! End of Season Football Fun Day – Save the date

7th September at Thomson Park Artarmon, 9am – 12.30 pm

  • Come down to Thomson Park for a team social and meet up with other players and members. End of season trophies for our U6-U12 players will be available for collection by team manager/coach to hand out to players.
  • Some teams are organising team luncheons or dinners as well.
  • Jumping Castle (9am – 12pm) and Face Painting (10am -12pm) will be running along with a photo booth for you to take some snaps with your team.
  • Volunteers are needed to assist with setup, pack away and running of the day so please let us know if you are able to help at 8:00-9:00 for setup, 12:00-1:00 for pack away, or just see us on the day to see what might be needed (please email me if you can).

Kit Return Day 

14th September at Storage King, 9am -11am

  • Team managers (or a team volunteer) return the team kit bag and equipment, including cleaned game shirts for Dev Squads & U12-U18 teams.
  • We seek volunteers to receive and sort the equipment and assist with setup and pack away. Let us know if you or any of your team can assist us at any of these times 8:30-9:30, 9:30-10:30, 10:30-11:30 (please email me if you can).
Summer Football Academy We have now secured grounds for a Mini-Roos Academy and Junior Academy to run from 9th September to mid December. This 12 week program is designed to cater for players looking to advance their football skills and ability, in particular those players looking to trial for a Development Team for the 2025 season. Further details of the program have been circulated via email, on Facebook and full details have been posted to the Rangers website. Places in these programs are limited and are open to non-Rangers players, so please book your place soon if you wish to participate. We are very excited to introduce these new programs to Rangers and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on player standards and team quality across the Junior Club.   2025 Season Development Trials (all age groups) Trials for our 2025 Development teams (including JDL, Super League and Diamond League) have been scheduled for November. We are still finalising details for player trials across all age groups from Under 8  to Under 18 and look forward to sharing those details and taking registrations in the next few weeks. Fundraising Thanks Thank you to the Rangers Executive Committee for donating the funds raised from our weekly meat raffle at the Great Northern Hotel. Also, thank you to those members who have donated.  We may not have met, but I do appreciate it. For those still interested, I am taking part in the CEO Walk In My Shoes – RMHC Sydney in September aiming to raise $5K for a great cause.  It would be great to get the Rangers Community behind this and show our support for this great cause. Donations can be made via the this link: RMHC – Nicholas Jenkinson (ceowalkinmyshoes.org.au) Thanks in advance for your support and have a great weekend of football! ⚽💙

Nick

juniorfootball@chatswoodrangers.com.au

junior netball

Giants to Visit Rangers Training Thanks to the ongoing partnership between Essential Facilities Services (via Junior Football Secretary, Nick Jenkinson) and the Giants Netball team, player Sophie Dwyer attended our training session this week. As you can see from the photos, the players were super excited and enjoyed every minute of the session.

NSNA Night Outdoor Competition – Registration Now Open!

Get ready for the NSNA Monday Evening Outdoor Competition, kicking off in Term 4! This exciting 8-week competition starts on Monday, 14 October 2024. Divisions Available:
  • Juniors (Ages 9-15): Players aged between 9 and 15 as of 31 December 2024 are eligible. Players turning 9 in 2024 can also participate.
  • Seniors (16 years +)
  • Mixed (16 years +)
Key Dates:
  • Expression of Interest Deadline: Friday, 13 September 2024.
  • Team Notification: By 20 September 2024.
  • Payments: By 27 September 2024.
Visit the NSNA Website for full details and reach out to your team manager or the netball secretaries to get organised. Please note that this competition is not coordinated by Rangers so teams wishing to enter will need a parent/player to coordinate the team and player registration and organisation of the team.

senior football

The season is coming to an end and with only a few weeks of matches left before any finals are played, we are now gearing up for our 2024 Awards Night. Senior players, managers, coaches, partners and friends are welcome to join us for a great night celebrating a great season. Tickets are on sale so get yours now and put the date on your calendar! When : Saturday 28th September (from 6:30pm) Where : The Diddy (Longueville) What : Club and Team award presentations, drinks and food, music and fun! Cost : $45 (discounted from $60 if purchased by 7th September) https://chatswoodrangers.com.au/product/rangers-senior-football-awards-night-2024/ 

uniforms

Feeling the cold? 🥶
Get one of our hoodies or super warm puffy Team Jackets on sale now…while stock lasts. 💙💙💙

get involved

As we approach the crucial end of the season, staying injury-free is essential for peak performance. Here are 3 key tips from a Physiotherapist to help you prevent injuries:

1.  Prioritise Recovery and Rest

Why It’s Important: Intense training and frequent games can lead to muscle fatigue and joint stress, increasing injury risk.

How to Implement:

  • Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each
  • Active Recovery: Include low-intensity activities like swimming or yoga on rest
  • Rest Days: Schedule regular rest days to allow your body to

2.  Enhance Flexibility and Mobility

Why It’s Important: Tight muscles and restricted joints can lead to improper movement patterns and injuries.

How to Implement:

  • Stretching Routine: Dynamic stretching before workouts and static stretching
  • Foam Rolling: Use a foam roller to massage tight muscles and improve
  • Mobility Drills: Include drills like leg swings and hip circles in your warm-

3.  Maintain Strength and Conditioning

Why It’s Important: Strong muscles support joints, reducing the risk of injuries like ACL tears and ankle sprains.

How to Implement:

  • In-Season Strength Training: Continue with strength sessions twice a
  • Core Strengthening: Include exercises like planks to improve
  • Conditioning Drills: Use sport-specific drills to maintain fitness and

Special Offer for Chatswood Rangers

To support our Rangers, Movement101 is offering a free triage for all players and 50% discount on initial physiotherapy sessions for club members. Whether you need a preventive assessment or treatment for an injury, our team is here to help! 💙💙💙 If you are suffering from an injury, feel free to book in a FREE triage consultation for our Physiotherapists to assess your injury. You can book an appointment here, or give us a call on 7205 7339

sponsors

Thank you to all our amazing sponsors. Take a look at our Sponsors Page to see what our Sponsors offer to Rangers Members.