"Skipton Notes" from the "Lexton Plains Footballer" May 10th 2003

Round 1, 26th April 2003 - Skipton v. Ararat Eagles @ Skipton



Our first game against the Ararat Eagles resulted in a win for all the teams.

In the Senior football the incentive awards were won by Nick Watson, Craig Kennedy, Adam Slater, Kris Johnson and Josh Milenkovic.

The Peter Lalor Hotel award went to Mathew Battistello, the 21 Arms award to Rowan O’Callaghan and Aaron Klutke won a much-needed haircut from the Ballarat Barber Shop.

James Shelton playing his first senior game received the Pinky’s Pizza Encouragement award.

In the Reserves Ryan Millgate won the Golden Age Hotel award with Anthony Bibby winning the 21 Arms award. Ryan Adamson received the Skipton Hotel award and Joe Kavanagh the Pinky’s Pizza Encouragement award. Michael Kavanagh was the winner of the Pinky’s Pizza award in the Juniors and Josh Appleby won the McDonalds voucher.

In the netball Trudy Boyer received the Burrumbeet Hotel award in the Seniors with Gemma Prendergast winning the Golden Age Hotel award. Koby Sturgeon, playing her first Senior game, won the 21 Arms award.

The Peter Lalor Hotel award went to Dione Edmonston in the Reserves with new player Jacquie Urquhart winning the Skipton Hotel award and Clare Odlum the 21 Arms award.

Rachael Trickey received the Pinky’s Pizza award in the Under 14's and Erin Robertson won the McDonald’s voucher. Unfortunately the Under 17's missed out on a game, receiving a walkover.

Congratulations to Cheryl Sturgeon who, after more that 20 years of service to our Club as a player, coach and administrator, was last week presented with Number One membership of the Club for this season.

Thank you to all the people who assisted in the catering for Charlie Caldow’s 60th birthday last Sunday. A great day was had by all - particularly Charlie.

A reminder that Ian Robertson will be leading the charge tomorrow with our annual Sheep Drive. If you're able to assist in any way please let Robbo know.

Today we welcome Natte Bealiba to our Club and look forward to a top game. Don’t forget the Players Calcutta is on tonight. Make sure you come along and enjoy the fun. See you there!