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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Stocktake Sale

Tropical Gaze one of Vipers Sports Club sponsors is having a stocktake Sale throughout June.

Tropical Gaze is offering all Vipers members, friends and family the opportunity to purchase their magnificent prints for just $110 that’s $40 off the already discounted price offered to Vipers.

These canvas prints retail in stores for $269ea.

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Winter touch Kicks Off

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

The winter season kicked off this week with many players not having played since last summer and with plenty of new faces across all Vipers teams it was always going to take sometime for the cobwebs and new combinations to take affect.

The Men’s team played the experience Monash side in the opener on Tuesday night in some what dark conditions due to some light towers yet to be put into operation. The game was one of fast pace attack and some sloppy defence from both teams as they each tried to find the edge but at the end of 40 minutes it ended up 6 all and a true reflection of the game. The Vipers team displayed some exciting attack and ball movement throughout the game and came back from 2 TD’s down to claw in front on the back of the ageless Johnny Moore’s length of the field intercept in which he out paced “Ritchie” one of the games speedsters showing that he may indeed still have what it takes to push for a Men’s Open spot in 2009.
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Wedding Bells

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Vipers tie the knot

Vipers committee members Suzy Barrett and Mick Carter surprised all in attendance on Saturday night as they tied the knot, the occasion was sold as Suzy’s birthday party but quickly turned into a secret wedding with family and friends.

The rumour mill was hot from the start of the night as the girl’s begun to pick up that things were a little fancy for a birthday where as the guys head straight for the refreshments, but it soon became apparent that the girls were correct as “Griffo” did some magic as a distraction to MC changing into a suit for the ceremony.

Once the nuptials and congratulations were completed all those in attendance danced, talked and drunk well into the night and early morning with plenty of sore heads the next day to vouch for it.

Vipers congratulates Suzy and MC on their wedding and wish them all the best for the future.

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VT League 2009

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Vipers VT plans in place in 2009

Vipers Sports club will once again be competing in the 2009 VT League which will commence later in the year. The club has begun the planning phase with securing coaches and training facilities for the team during the competition.

So do you want to play VT League and do you want to be part of Vipers, then register your interest now and get the latest updates on all things VT direct to your email.

Vipers are looking for players which are dedicated to training throughout the pre-season and during the season as we look to defend the Women’s title and win our first Men’s title in 2009.

So if this sounds like you then let us know! Click here

VT Womens Premiers 2008

Vipers VT Women’s Champions 2008

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Winter Touch Update

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

All systems go for season

The long what is over and the winter season of touch are only days away from kickoff. Albert and Fawkner Park comp’s will both commence on Monday 18th May. Vipers will have 4 teams during winter with once again a strong Mixed showing with 3 team competeing at Albert park on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Vipers will also field for the first time a Men’s team which didn’t look like having a comp to play in 2 weeks ago due to the cancellation of the Albert Park Men’s A division, but work behind the scene and patients has allowed the team to participate in the Fawkner park Men’s A comp on a Tuesday night. Vipers could have fielded another Men’s team but due to restriction on the number of teams due to field allocation the 2nd Men’s team will have to sit out the season but may get regular call ups to fill in if required.

So now that all the work has been done it’s time to get on the field and play. The mixed competition will be one of great interest with 2 teams each from Vipers and Melb Uni in the A grade. As luck would have it and maybe a promoters dream the two namesake teams will each face off against each other in round one and look to claim the first of the seasons bragging rights.

Bayside Vipers mixed are the current Fawkner Pk Mixed A premiers from last summer season and will have Women’s MVP Amy Lewicki on board again in 2009, Amy will be assisted by regular Vipers in Danni and Em not to mention Derek, James, Jimmy and Tommy all returning from Summer looking for back to back titles. This team has recruited well in the off season and with four debutants in the Vipers strip for the first time it should provide the team with extra spark around the park as Megan Hales, Catherine Sitch, Beau Te Aute and Graham Wise all look to impress in their first winter season with Vipers.

Harcourt Vipers will be no easy opponent and boast some very experienced players from Vipers VT League and Sunday teams in Doigy, Sal, Rob Mair and JP not to mentin new recruits from the northern states which have choosen to be part of Vipers in 2009 as they settle into their new home in Melbourne. The new northern recruits come with very good credentials as well with NTL experience as well as a couple of international players in the team Michael Solomon, Tristan Drummond, Sharyn Cassell and Elspeth Langford have all ventured from north of the victorian border. But the big question remains what does a Scotsman an Aussie and a Kiwi have in common………………….. Well they are all new recruits in Vipers Mixed team in 2009 Gareth James, Anthony Down and Kiri Kane will all play their first games for Vipers next week in the local derby.

Bitemark Vipers will once again blood some new faces to in Celeste Potter, Andrea Gilbertson and Matthew Gilbertsona regular fillin but now full time Viper will all get their first Vipers strip next week. The advantage to the Bitemark team is that they have had a strong playing group over the past 2 years with regulars in Felicity Gilbertson, Kathy Luvara, Suzanne Bracegirdle, Brett Gilbertson, Matthew Bracegirdle, Daniel Hopps, Nev Marounga and last years MVP Brent Davidson all retunring over winter they will once again be a team to respect on a Thursday night.

The first Vipers Men’steam can also boast some very experienced players and also hosts a wealth of new and unknown talent. This team is some what of a unknown to many as 5 currently compete in the VT League and the other 6 players have all conacted the club looking to have a run and play some competitive touch with Vipers. So with Youngy, Burky, Johnny Moore, Greg Mathews and Matt Dent all current Vipers players and then you throw in Tristan Langford, Andrew Burke, Greg Somers, Michael Solomon, Jonothon Powell and Bernie McMullen you have the makings of a very competitive team, but with so many new combinations to form it is anyone’s guess how they will go in season 2009.

Vipers wish all teams the best of luck for the season ahead.

During winter why not purchase some of Under Armour ColdGear to keep the body warm during those colder nights on the field, Under Armour offer Vipers members a full 15% discount off all gear ordered through the club. So check out the Under Armour range in the Sponsors & Links section.

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Oakleigh Team beaten

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Division 1 too good!

Vipers Oakleigh netball team have suffered back to back losses with a 20-12 loss on Sunday night. The team which was at full strength was no match for their opponents - Minky’s. After such a promising start to the season, although only grading games the team have suffered consecutive losses and are left pondering what can they do to turn around their fortunes and get back to that winning way.

The team however can take some positives from the game in that they turned the ball over on many occasion through poor passing and silly errors which at this level of netball get punished. The team worked well together and continued to plug away but had no answer and will be left to reflect during the week on what needs to be changed before the nect round.

The Albert Park team once again continued their unbeaten season as they received a forfeit during the week which pleased some of the team as they were not looking forward to the 9.40pm time slot allocated. Their opponents must have been feeling the same as they ended up calling it early and leaving everyone home in the warmth of their homes.

The team will match up this week in the early game against the 2nd placed team and the top of the table clash.

The roving reporter looks forward to another week of exciting netball from these two teams playing in their first season and also playing in the premier division both comps have to offer.

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