The under-11s netballers were bestowed the honour of opening the refurbished netball courts before the Rovers' first home game of the season on Saturday.
They’re the first netballers to take to the courts in the early and cool mornings every week, and so when it came to deciding who should open the Rovers’ newly refurbished netball courts on Saturday the ‘minis’ were top of mind.
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The selection was also made to signify the future of the club.
Each of the under-11s players lined up for the ribbon cutting, and the joy on their faces highlighted what a great honour it was for them.
While not the official opening, the Rovers could not let the first time playing on the upgraded courts go without a celebration.
There were balloons and streamers in club colours, and the netballers were joined by club president John Glorey, Edward River Council Deputy Mayor Marc Petersen and ERC acting CEO Mark Dalzell for the occasion.
The ribbon cutting was held before the Rovers’ first home game of the Picola season.
An official opening of the courts, and other upgrades at Memorial Park, will be organised once the grandstands, office and medical room are finished.
Sid’ gets under the hood
One local who took particular interest in the parked rally cars in the CBD on Saturday morning was Sid Clancy.
The youngster loves his utes and his Holdens, and surprised one group of rally participants when he rode up on his bike and named the model of ute after just a brief glance.
To reward his knowledge, the rally participants offered Sid a close-up look of the ute.
He was allowed to sit behind the wheel after the engine was set roaring, and was even given a look under the hood.
Sid’s mum Stacey Clancy said it made for a extra exciting start to the weekend for Sid.
Sid Clancy loved checking out the rally cars in the CBD on Saturday morning, particularly this Holden ute.
Holidays begin
Victorian-based students are back in the classroom this week, but now the NSW kids get their shot to take a break from school.
The two-week break between terms one and two started yesterday.
We can expect to see more youngsters out and about enjoying outdoor activities and structured programs.
It means that school zone speed restrictions are paused for two weeks, and school grounds are out of bounds unless the school is taking part in the Share Our Space program.
The program makes school playgrounds and ovals available for holiday play.
No schools in the Edward River Council region are taking part these holidays, but in the Murray River region Bunnalloo Public School and Wakool Burraboi Public School have opted into the program.
They will be open daily from 8am to 5pm until April 28, including Anzac Day.
Gate opening and closing times are approximate, and there may be circumstances where times vary.
