2012 Sponsorship Package

Copies of the sponsorship package can be sent out or obtained from the club by contacting the president Ronnie Hobbs on 0439 EELS 00 (0439 335 700).

Preseason Update

We started our preseason campaign on the 10th January with over 60 players attending our first session, which was a fantastic start to the 2012 season. The pleasing thing was the amount of new faces we’ve had down. It’s also great to see all the past players back as well and from what I’ve seen so far, I see no reason why the Eels can’t taste success this year.

Both Hatchy and Burge have put a challenging but rewarding preseason program together and will have the playing group very fit and ready for the task come round 1. With that in mind we all need to maintain our early commitment and work hard to achieve our season goals.

We’ll be training at Woodlake Reserve for most of our preseason due to the lights not being ready @ Coolamon Oval so players are required to be @ training from 6:15pm for a 6:30 start. Please ensure you bring a water bottle, runners and footy boots with you.

We had our first intra club scratch match last Sunday with close to 50 players attending. We split into 4 even teams and contested a lightning carnival. All up the coaching staff were very happy with the talent on show and we’ll definitely be having a few more Sunday scratch matches over the coming few weeks.

Finally if you know anyone who wants to come down for a kick this year they are more than welcome. If you are interested in joining the Eels please contact the club on 0439 335 700.

Kind Regards

Ronnie Hobbs
Ellenbrook Eels
2012 President

Strength, Courage, Commitment
ROBOUR ANIMI OFFICIUM

Coaching Panel Announced

2012 Ellenbrook Eels Coaching Staff Announcement

I would like to announce our 2012 coaching staff who will lead our great football club. 2012 promises to be an exciting year for the Eels as we work towards our most successful season yet.

Congratulations to Matt Hatch for being appointed the 2012 Ellenbrook Eels League Coach.

This year he guided the club to 2 grand finals and a promotion to C3 grade as well as providing support to the new generation of Eels in the inaugural Colts side. I have no doubt Hatchy will take this club to a completely new level next year. Make no mistake, 2012 will be an exhilarating and an exciting year for the mighty Eels.

Steve Burgess has been appointed as Hatchy’s right hand man to lead the “Reigning Premiers” in our Reserve Grade in 2012. Steve was our inaugural Reserve’s coach and offers a great deal of experience to our team and to add to that, he has a great coaching relationship with Matt. Congratulations Steve, the committee all know you’ll do a fantastic job.

Our Colts will again be lead by Matt Craig, who was our 2011 Colts Coach. Matt’s personal drive and loyalty to the club cannot be questioned and I believe he’ll have a very successful year. Matt retains 90% of his team from last year so this is a great platform to build on. Congratulations Matty, where all looking forward to a successful year ahead.

Our Thirds Coach will be looked at over the coming weeks so I’ll keep you all posted when we announce this position.

Congratulations again to all three coaches and I’m certainly looking forward to the next chapter of our amazing journey.
Go Eels !!!!

Ronnie Hobbs
President 2012

UNA CLAVA UNA FAMILIA
One Club One Family

Opening President’s Report

I’d like to start my opening President’s report by welcoming all the valued volunteers who were elected on to this year’s committee. I’m looking forward to working with you all in 2012 and may we continue to drive our club to new heights next year and beyond.

To our outgoing President, AJ, and the 2011 committee you all did an amazing job over the past two years and on behalf of all our members I’d like to personally thank you all. The new committee have been given a fantastic platform to work with so full credit goes to you.

Our club prides it self on being a family football club and we’ll continue with the motto again in 2012. I’m a firm believer that the more we all work together the more we’ll achieve so right from our junior ranks through to our seniors, I’ll be doing my best to make sure we all work together towards common goals.

We’ll be working hard over the next few weeks leading into Christmas putting our 2012 Sponsorship package together and appointing our 2012 Coaching staff. This will be a very busy time for our committee as the more work we do now, the easier it’ll be in the New Year.

I am sure some of you may be a little nervous of change after such a successful 2011 but let me assure you that change can be a good thing. New people often offer new ideas and I believe all those members who put their hand up to be on our committee will do a fantastic job. I’m definitely looking forward to the many challenges we’ll set ourselves next year as we move up into the higher grade.

We’ll again host our annual Christmas party at Whiteman Park so watch this space for a date as you and your families are invited. This is a perfect opportunity to meet the new committee in a social environment and I know those who have attended over the past few years have had a great time. The other get together over the coming weeks will be our “Meet and Greet’, which will be hosted at The Brook. This is where our 2012 coaching staff will be announced so maximum attendance for this event would be greatly appreciated. I’ll let you all know as soon as our coaches are appointed.

In closing my opening report I’d like to personally thank you all for giving me the opportunity to be your club president. I take a great deal of pride when it comes to football and I’m very passionate about success and embracing a successful culture in a football club. I’m a very approachable person and I’ll value any suggestions you may have which can improve our position as a club. Like I said before, the more we all work together the more we will achieve.

Finally, it’s my desire to see our club succeed in winning our first League Premiership and our committee will do everything in our power to ensure we achieve this. Those who work the hardest in life are those who deserve the most.

SUPERBIA FIDEM SPIRTUS
Loyalty, Pride, Courage

Ronnie Hobbs
President 2012