Cats Corner - Golden Oldies

The Cats are the Over 35s part of Hunters Hill Rugby and have been part of the club for nearly 30 years. They have an extended list of around 200 active and non active members from all around Australia and overseas.

While most Cats are ex Seniors players, there are plenty who have never pulled on a black and white jumper and a few who have never actually played a game of rugby.

The level of commitment required to be a Cat could best be described as "Low" with a "No Pressure" policy on playing.

Each season the Cats commit to two Golden Oldies tournaments, Eastwood Charcoals in June and Lovedale in July. Other games are played when a challenge is made by other clubs.

Next year the club is planning to have more regular games, probably once a month, and have entered the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival 2010 to be held in Sydney in Sept/Oct.

The Cats have an extensive social calendar, which includes tours, miscellaneous non-rugby sporting events and a range of get-togethers.

It's not all about rugby and having fun, though. The Cats are also involved in fundraising for Giant Steps. Giant Steps is a locally based charity that helps to educate children and families experiencing autism. In a reverse sponsorship deal, the Cats display the Giant Steps logo on their jerseys and excess Cats funds and any other fundraising is donated to the charity.

Anyone over 35 is welcome to become a Cat.

BIN at munkl@optusnet.com.au
or SHREK at jhibbert@centralsigns.com.au

MAY PURRING PUSSY
Boronis Park Cinema, St Gertrude's Launch, New Shirts, 1977 Secret Training, Dr Drill, 2010 Calendar. more

NOVEMBER PURRING PUSSY
Summary / abridged version of the CATS Tuncurry trip. I just can't wait until the full length / unabridged version come out on the book shelves. Constitution changes details. CATS AGM details. More

JULY PURRING PUSSY
Record Breaking Season, Charcoals, Spotlight - Ronny White, TAC, Lovedale 2009, Dads Army Vs Cats, Dr Drill, What's On, More

20/06/2010 Eastwood Gala Day
Calling all Tabbys, Strays and Moggies It's finally time to stop talking and start playing.

Our long awaited first outing for the season is this Sunday at TG Milner at the annual Eastwood Charcols Gala Day.

Get along, have a run (or just watch) and enjoy a beer and a laugh with a bunch of cats. There will be a special prize for anyone who can beat Mal to the bar.

Eastwood Gala Day
Sunday, 20th June
TG Milner Field
Vimiera Road, Eastwood

Be there at 9.30am for warm ups. Matches start 9.31am. If you can't make the early timeslot, we'll be having a second run sometime later in the morning. Your Game Day Managers for this event will Ron White (0430 510 073) and Phil 6pack Shorten (0438 217 916)

Hope to see you all there
Pete
Cat