Congratulations to Haileybury on being crowned the Victorian School champs in the Boy’s 18′s and Mixed division as well as the Girl’s 18′s who put up a brave fight to finish runner’s up in their division.
Vipers long association with Haileybury continues to deliver result with Stu Dracup an inaugural Vipers member and past head coach of Vipers Men’s VT League team now in charge of the Boy’s program with Haileybury, sharing his wealth of knowledge with the next generation of Vipers.
Are you looking for a touch team to play with our Winter?
Do you want to be part of a socially minded team and club? Beginners and experienced players are ALL WELCOME!
THE VIPERS IS YOUR NO.1 CHOICE.
Vipers will be entering teams in various park competitions at Albert Park, Royal Park and Fawkner Park this winter. (numbers dependant). Comps start May 2013
So if you need a team then email the club and let us find you a team.
Contact us @ info@viperssports.com.au with a brief outline of what you wish to play and night and we will find you a team.
All New players will be required to purchase a Vipers playing top @ $45. The top can be used for all Vipers teams.
Playing fees will be $120 per player per team. (min 10 players per team to be entered into a comp.)
Vipers Sports Club committee are excited to announce the 2013 Vipers Presentation night. The presentation night is a great event which brings together all club members to celebrate our success both on, and off the field and recognise personal and team achievements. All teams MVP’s will be announced on the night, with each winner to receive the Vipers MVP footballs!
WHEN: Saturday 13th April
WHERE: St Kilda City Football Club, Peanut Farm Reserve, St Kilda
TIME: 6pm – 10pm
COST: $10 per head (Finger food will be provided and drinks will be available to purchase (at 1969 prices)
RSVP: April 3rd 2013
Please make sure you RSVP by April 3 so we can confirm numbers for catering. You can RSVP to this event or by emailing info@viperssports.com.au.
Friends, family and children are all welcome to come along and have a great time with the entire Vipers family.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
The 3rd round of Cykel Events Women’s GP returned to Casey Fields on Sunday 3rd March and the riders were once again faced with (the usual) hot temperatures and blustery conditions which would prove testing for all the riders.
The Cyclespeed Vipers team of Suzy Barrett, Kate Scarlett and Elizabeth Dornom were super motivated for the individual prologue which would be used to grade the riders for the afternoons criterium races.
Suzy and Kate both showed signs that their recent training and hard earned tan-lines are starting to pay dividends by posting competitive times in the race against the clock.
With her Ironman Melbourne showdown only a few weeks away, Elizabeth wisely chose to avoid the hustle and bustle which can go hand-in-hand with criterium racing and focus on the prologue. Elizabeth produced a sizzling hot lap to record a time that placed her well up the overall leader board.
Following the prologue, both Suzy and Kate found themselves graded at the pointy end of a very even Division 3.
Right from the start, the racing was on for young and not-quite-as-young as all riders seemed to fancy their chances, throwing caution to the ever present wind in an attempt to come away with the win.
In only the third lap of the race, Kate dropped the hammer and put the field under pressure by driving the pace hard at the front. Kate’s huge turn resulted in several riders unable to hold wheels and ultimately falling out of the main group. Meanwhile Suzy sat comfortably in the bunch while her team mate thinned out the field.
For the remainder of the race, the Vipers girls were attentive and rode in good positions which allowed them to respond to any threatening attacks.
Despite attempts from multiple riders to break the race up, it appeared as though the race would come down to a bunch sprint. With the riders approaching the incline leading to the finish, Suzy launched from the bunch and quickly had opened a gap.
The group attempted to react but it was too little to late – Suzy had unleashed a blistering sprint to record the Cyclespeed Vipers team’s maiden victory in fine style.
While the remaining divisions did not feature and of the Vipers girls, both races were impressive displays of cycling which showcased the high-speed, tactical and aggressive racing that the women’s divisions are fast becoming known for.
The Division 1 race in particular was a fantastic, attacking race which kept the gathered crowd guessing which move might be the decisive one. In the end it was Nicole Whitburn who prevailed with a thundering sprint finish to win the round and firm up her grip on the individual series lead.
A big thanks go out to Russ and Andrew at Cyclespeed for their wonderful support and advise to the team. If anyone is in need of a relaxed and friendly bikeshop please drop by to the shop on Gardenvale Road, Gardenvale and have a coffee with the guys. Tell them the Vipers girls sent you and they’d be happy to have a chat over a coffee.
Congratulations to Rob from Cykel Events for putting the series together. Now in it’s second year, the series continues to get better and better.
Thanks also to Kirsty Baxter for her great photos.
The 4th and final round for the series to be held on Saturday 23rd March at Yarra Boulevard Burnley will feature an on-site café and a Prosecco Bar. Be sure to keep an eye on the Vipers Facebook page for more details so we can some members down to enjoy a great afternoon of racing and cheer on the Vipers girls!!
Vipers players recently competed at the Touch Trans Tasman held at Trust Stadium Auckland with players representing both Australia and New Zealand in the senior divisions in a three game series.
Brooke James and Derrick Cant for the Aussies and Jamie Te Pania and Ben Moceiwai for the Kiwis. Brooke and Jamie faced off in the Women’s 30′s division while Dessie competed in the Senior Mixed and Mozz in the Men’s 30′s, along side these players was also Hamish McLean as the Senior Mixed Assistant Coach for the Aussies.
Congratulations to Vipers Ben Moceiwai and Jamie Te Pania on their official selection in the New Zealand Masters teams to compete in the Masters Trans Tasman from the 7th – 9th February in Auckland.
Ben and Jamie have both been selected in the Men’s and Women’s 30′s teams respectively with Jamie to face off against Vipers teammate Brooke James in the Women’s 30′s division.
That brings a grand total of four Vipers players and one coach selected to compete at the tournament with Derrick Cant also to represent Australia in the Snr Mixed division, with Hamish McLean the Assistant Coach in the Snr Mixed.
Vipers wishes all the best for the tournament.
Brooke and Dessie receive their Aussie jumpers.
