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Swifts Rugby League Football Club Inc.

Locality: Ipswich, Queensland

Address: 40-64 Ipswich-Boonah Road, Purga 4306 Ipswich, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.swiftsrlfc.sportingpulse.net

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25.01.2022 Round 6: Friday 4/9/2020 and Saturday 5/9/2020 games. Home games on Saturday. We require volunteers from each team for an hour prior to their childs game. Volunteers needed for gate, canteen and duty official roles.

25.01.2022 Round 9 fixtures - Friday 9/10/20 and Saturday 10/10/20. Draws for Friday night and Saturday home games are attached. We will require teams at home on Saturday to provide volunteers on gate, canteen and duty officials prior to their games ... **Under 7’s have their gala day this weekend at the North Ipswich Reserve** A few things to note for the gala day: Each team will play 2 full games - clubs with multiple teams will not play each other Entry will be free up until 1:30pm (In preparation for the Volunteers Cup Games) No Parents/spectators will be allowed inside the fence line (Players and Team Staff only) Clubs are able to bring their own marquees, these must be set up outside of the field (Photo attached) If bringing a marquee please do so between 9am10am, clubs to contact RLI about marquee positioning. Marquees will not be able to be moved until Fulltime of the last Gala Day Game Fixtures for gala day are also attached. Have a great weekend of footy!

24.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL JUNIOR SWIFTS PLAYERS REGISTERED TO PLAY IN SEASON 2020 Thursday 16/7/2020 - training for U12, U13, U14 only from 5pm- 6pm. Tuesday 21/7/2020 - training for all juniors from under 6s to under 14s.... Important things to know before arriving at training: 1. All players must be fully registered and have paid a deposit before they can train. 2. Coaches, managers, trainers and players must sanitise before and after training. 3. Spectators must social distance and they are not allowed on the field, there will be NO seating available to use. Grandstands, metal seating and clubhouse seats will be off limits. Please bring your own chair and sit on the sides/ends of the fields out of the way of players. 4. Players must bring their own water bottle and water bottles are not to be shared. 5. All players must come ready to train, there will be no change room facilities available. 6. Players must enter via the main gate near the gatehouse only and make their way to their coach / manager to have their name recorded before they enter the field. 7. If parents are staying for the duration of training, you are required to scan the QR code by taking a photo of it (this is located at the entrance see the below photo) so that we have a record of who attended the training session. 8. Each team will have a designated training space. 9. On completion of training players and spectators must immediately exit the facility via the main gate. Parents/spectators must check out of the grounds using the site that the QR code has taken you to. (See the photo below) 10. There is no standing around in grounds before and after training. 11. The clubhouse will NOT be open on Thursday 16/7/20. Anyone requiring registration help needs to email [email protected] and for any payments please make a bank transfer to the following: A/C Name: Swifts RLFC INC BSB: 633000 A/C: 113577555 REF: players name 12. No uniforms are available for collection yet. We will advise which training session they will be available to be collected from. 13. If a player turns up to training sick or unwell, they will immediately be told of their inability to participate, removed from the playing group and their parent / guardian will be required to pick them up immediately. DO NOT ATTEND TRAINING OR THE VENUE IF YOU ARE FEELING UNWELL. If you havent already made contact with your coach, manager or emailed [email protected] or [email protected] to confirm your availability or advise if you are not playing can you please do so as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing all our Swifts Bluebirds out on the field very soon!

23.01.2022 HOME GAMES - SATURDAY 8 AUGUST Hi everyone, Weve got home games this Saturday (draw attached) and we need your help to make sure that the day runs smoothly and safely. Each team will be responsible for providing volunteers for the hour before their game. (Roster also attached) Please let your manager know tomorrow night which job you would like to help out with. Duties are not difficult and suit any ability level. Cant wait to see our little Bluebirds running back out on our home ground!

23.01.2022 Round 7 - Friday and Saturday Fixtures Home games for all but 1 team on Saturday, so any help able to be given from volunteers would be appreciated.

23.01.2022 The Sports Club is back open again from Friday 3/7/2020. Make sure you head down to support them.

22.01.2022 Wanna be an All Star? To be considered : Indigenous All-stars... Must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Must be a current registered RLI player (2021 season) or have played in the RLI competition within the previous 2 years Special consideration can be given to any NRL/QRL current or former players by organising committee Selected players must be able to attend a training session and the All Stars dinner in the week of the game (week commencing 1 March 2021) Ipswich All-stars Must be a current registered RLI player (2021 season) or have played in the RLI competition within the previous 2 years Special consideration can be given to any NRL/QRL current or former players by organising committee Selected players must be able to attend a training session and the All Stars dinner in the week of the game (week commencing 1 March 2021) A jersey design competition is in progress for the jerseys to be worn by both sides in the game. Keep watching Facebook and the RLI website for updates as well as the QT online. If you wish to nominate as well you can do so by sending an email to Rugby League Ipswich at [email protected] #2021allstars

22.01.2022 Attention ladies!

22.01.2022 Good afternoon, Rugby League Ipswich has announced that Junior and Senior football will be returning from August for a shortened season in 2020. Swifts RLFC are one of the clubs who have put their hand up to return during a year that as been difficult to say the least. We now need to gauge who from Juniors and Seniors is wanting to participate in the shortened 2020 season. ... Previously registered players from previous years can register online at www.playnrl.com. If you already registered earlier in the year and want to continue with your registration with Swifts, can you please email [email protected] to inform our Registrar Mel of your intention to still participate. Anyone wishing to come over from another club to Swifts for the 2020 season can come over under a portability registration which means they then go back to their normal club for 2021. This can be done through the club you were previously registered with. Any fees already paid at another club can be requested to be transferred over to Swifts to cover your registration for 2020. Fees will remain the same as what was previously set for the 2020 season. Unfortunately even though it is a shortened season we still have the same financial obligations to pay for (uniforms, electricity costs, water, insurance, referee fees etc) as if it were a full season. Fair play vouchers are now open again to apply for and can be used towards your childs fees. We will be communicating later this week when our training times will be commencing and where in preparation for the season commencing in August. Coaches, Managers, Leaguesafes and FAOs please email Ross on [email protected] with your availability for this shortened season. Any questions or enquires, contact our Senior President Ross Allwood on 0400054224. We are looking forward to working with you to get back on the footy field in 2020. Swifts RLFC 2020 Executive Committee

22.01.2022 Do you and/or your kids want to play again in the 2020 season? With the restrictions easing, there may be an opportunity to get back into the game. To be able to make a decision, the Committee need to know firstly, if you/your children want to play in 2020, and secondly if you would be willing to volunteer your time to assist on game days and training nights. Please respond with a simple YES/NO. I.e. if you want to play but are not willing to volunteer, please respond YES NO Responses are required asap.

21.01.2022 SUNDAY TOUCH AT THE SWIFTS 3:00PM OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY. ... #ActiveSundays #Touch@Swifts #SundayFunday #HealthyLiving #SwiftsNation See more

21.01.2022 UPDATED DRAW: Round 1, 2020 - fixtures, venues and times.

21.01.2022 Field allocations for Saturday games 5/9/2020

21.01.2022 The 2021 Footy Season is fast approaching! Come join our wider team and be part of the club. Whether a player, coach, volunteer, or spectator - we want you! #familysports Like our Facebook Page TODAY, to be kept informed of club news, events, updates and more! An Ipswich family club with a proud history spanning more than 100 years.

20.01.2022 Due to committee members being unavailable this afternoon, assistance will be required to help with checking in/out and handing out uniforms. Please see the committee member at the front desk if you can help out. Thank you. :-)

20.01.2022 All uniform purchases and registration enquiries will be handled on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 5.15pm and 6.15pm. This will allow enough time for volunteers to arrive and set up, and to leave at an appropriate time. We will be unable to serve anyone after 6.15pm. Thank you for your understanding.

19.01.2022 Seeking coaches for our junior teams if you are interested in coaching please email or see Ross on training nights if you would like more information.

19.01.2022 Player applications for the Ipswich RISE Program are now OPEN! Apply here https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

19.01.2022 Uniforms will not be available on Thursday night. If you need uniforms, please see someone tonight between 5.15pm - 6.15pm. Thank you. :-)

18.01.2022 Great effort from all Coaching Staff and Players over the weekend its good to see some footy back. Here are some shots from our U7s U9s U11s and U12s that I managed to get out and see at Norths and Goodna today....Speedy recovery to young Jed from the U12s whos busted his knee

18.01.2022 Round 4 Games - Friday 21/08/2020 & Saturday 22/08/2020 Saturday we have home games and require each team to supply 2-3 volunteers before/after their games to assist with the gate, duty offical roles and canteen. Coaches/Managers, please let us know at training tomorrow night who from your teams will be volunteering prior/after their childs games.

17.01.2022 Friday night and Saturday fixtures for round 8 this weekend Last weekend of games until after the school holidays. There will also be no training over the school holidays. Training will resume on Tuesday 6/10/2020. All outstanding fees need to be paid ASAP.... Bank details for bank transfers: Account Name: Swifts RLFC Inc BSB: 633 000 Account: 113577555 Reference: Players name Thank you and enjoy your games this weekend and have a safe and restful holidays!

16.01.2022 All Games are still currently on today

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Inndia on playing her last U12s game with her team and twin brother Kaal. Inndia started in U6s in that time she has represented U11s Ipswich Diggers Maitland Tour and was also the captain of the Swifts U10s team that contested the Gordon Tallis Cup. She has always played her heart out and will be missed greatly by the boys. This year she was joined in the team with a first year player Peyton who in her first year did not look out of place and looked like she has played for years. Good luck to both girls in the future definitely ones to look out for

16.01.2022 By now Im sure most of you have seen the announcement from the RLI this morning cancelling the 2020 regular season. We understand that this is a big disappointment. Please understand that this decision was not made lightly, and ultimately came down to: 1. Lack of volunteers 2. Risk to volunteers (health and retention) 3. Financial risks... Weve already received a number of queries in regard to refund of fees. The Committee have agreed that any cash/eftpos funds (not FairPlay Vouchers) paid towards registration and uniforms (where uniforms havent already been received) will be credited towards the 2021 season, where we hope to see many of our families return for a cracking year of footy. RLI are seeking clarification on the options of transfers for players to move to another league that does decide to return to play in 2020. Once we have any information on this, we will share it with you. If you have any questions, can we please ask that you add these into the comments of this post? Any that we cant answer straight away, we will seek clarification and share this information in a future update. Regards, Swifts RLFC Committee

16.01.2022 Round 10 fixtures for Friday night 16/10/20 and Saturday 17/10/20 This is the last fixtures of the shortened season. We have home games all day Saturday, so we require volunteers to help out with the gate, canteen and duty officials.... **Under 9 blue - have a bye this week #upthebluebirds!!

14.01.2022 Round 5 games Friday 28/08/2020 & Saturday 29/08/2020 Good luck this weekend Bluebirds!

14.01.2022 Final entry date extended! Don't forget to email your jersey designs by Monday 30th November.

13.01.2022 2020 Announcement from the Ipswich Rugby League

13.01.2022 TRAINING UPDATE Due to the weather we are cancelling training for this afternoon. All coaches please send through your lists of players who have been attending training to [email protected] so we can ensure everyone is registered.... Uniforms will be available to be collected from the front desk on Tuesday next week at training. Account details for payments to be made for registration are: Account Name: Swifts Rugby League Football Club Inc BSB: 633000 A/C: 113577555 Ref: players name Thank you

13.01.2022 Plenty of 2019/2020 Swifts Merchandise still available for sale. Visit the clubhouse or message us for a viewing time. Great gear for training, or even a birthday present idea. Only available while stocks last. Jerseys from $15 Shorts from $10

12.01.2022 THE mother of a Queensland NRL prodigy has revealed how even on the day her gifted son took his own life, he was laughing with mates saying Im feeling great.... Angela Grieve has turned the loss of her only son Regan, a North Queensland Cowboys talent who captained the Queensland under-18 team, into a determination to take the stigma out of suicide. Angela has told her devastating story of loss to The Sunday Mail because she doesnt want another mother to feel her pain. She also said the NRL must address the increasing rate of depression among their players through greater funding for highly-trained welfare officers. Regan took his own life on Australia Day this year in Mackay, a day he spent with mates and family. At 1.85m and 107kg, Regan towered over his friends as they posed for Facebook-bound photos on the national day. He told everyone that day, Im feeling great, Angela said. His mates still have photos of him from that day and hes smiling in all of them. Six hours later, Regan lost his battle with depression. I think he was happy that morning because he knew the cloud over him was going away, she said. He wasnt sad that day. Someone said to me about Regan He must not have known how final it would be. He knew it was final, that was the point. I never saw it coming. No one ever does though. I dont want any other mums to feel like I do. This has to stop. Three months later and Angela now knows that she will never make sense of the tragedy. She has no anger towards the NRL but would like officials to dedicate more resources to the mental health issues that professional athletes are increasingly susceptible to. It is an epidemic, Angela said. I dont blame rugby league. I dont blame the Cowboys. However, I do worry that there are kids playing league today who are having a bad day and they have no one to talk to about it. There needs to be more people around an NRL club who can ask them How are you today. In the past two years, five NRL contracted young men have taken their own lives. Each person had a unique set of complex reasons that prompted the deep depression they drowned in. However, there are common themes in each tragedy. Injury, pressure to perform, pressure to meet their own expectations and disappointment at perceived failures are common threads linking each life lost. The five young men took their lives between February and April; the start of the season where hopes of career advancement are realised or crushed. The humble Angela, who even hated sitting front row at her sons funeral because the focus was on her, said she wanted Regans life to mean something. People looked at Regan and thought he had it all ... he didnt, Angela said. He was a beautiful son and I just want parents and their children to maybe learn from his life. Angela said the issue of youth suicide was too complex to draw definitive conclusions but she is adamant the NRL must do more to help its young men deal with an increasingly cruel world. When people are on their couch yelling at their television because a player made a mistake they need to remember these are guys trying their best, Angela said. I am just a mum. I am no authority on this but I hate to think there will be another family who will feel the way I do now. There are parents out there who dont know who their clubs welfare officer is. Since Regans death, Angela has realised how much he meant to people. So many of his mates call him their brother and it is something they said before he passed away, Angela said. There are friends of his struggling to cope. I am struggling but Im an adult. I dont know how they are coping. I hope I have helped some boys with a bit of advice. Im just Regans mum but they still check in and see how I am doing. I dont have all the answers but I do know that these boys need more people to talk to at their NRL club. They need to increase the pay for welfare officers. There arent enough of them. There arent enough people to really get to know these kids. Regan wanted everyone to see him at his best... that is who Regan was. Even that Australia Day he told everyone he was feeling great. IF YOU NEED HELP CALL LIFELINE 131114 OR BEYOND BLUE 1300 22 4636 #Itsokaynottobeokay

11.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all of our dads, granddads and step-dads today!

11.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. Its our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with lifes ups and downs. Remember to take some time time today to ask the ones that you love and care about R U OK? You could save a life.

11.01.2022 HOME GAMES - SATURDAY 8 AUGUST Hi everyone, We've got home games this Saturday (draw attached) and we need your help to make sure that the day runs smoothly and safely. Each team will be responsible for providing volunteers for the hour before their game. (Roster also attached) Please let your manager know tomorrow night which job you would like to help out with. Duties are not difficult and suit any ability level. Can't wait to see our little Bluebirds running back out on our home ground!

11.01.2022 Hi everyone, We have home games this weekend. See attached the draw and volunteer roster. Each team is responsible for providing volunteers for the hour before their games. Thank you! Swifts Committee

11.01.2022 TRAINING COMMENCEMENT DATES AND TIMES Training will recommence on Thursday 16/7/2020 from 5pm-6pm for the Under 12, 13 and 14 players/teams who have informed the club of their intention to return. Anyone from these age groups who has not yet let the club know of their intention to return, needs to email [email protected] with your name, DOB, age group prior to Thursday.... All other junior age groups will re-commence training the following Tuesday 21/7/2020 from 5pm-6pm. Again, only those players/teams who have informed the club of their intention to return can attend. If you have not yet done this, please email [email protected] with your name, DOB and age group prior to that Tuesday. Due to our guidelines, there will be some restrictions which is why players need to have informed the club of their intention to return prior to attending a training session. There will be signs at the entry to the grounds with further information on the requirements in relation to social distancing and the COVID policy that will need to be read and adhered to. If you are attending training with a player, please bring your own fold out chair to sit on as grandstands and clubhouse seating will not be available. The club will advise via Facebook once our uniforms have arrived at the club to be collected by those who had ordered/paid for uniforms earlier this year. Any questions or queries regarding returning for the season or porting from another club, please contact Ross Allwood Senior/Junior President on 0400054224 or [email protected] All training will be currently held at the Swifts grounds at Purga. Thank you Swifts Executive Committee

11.01.2022 Swifts RLFC are holding their 2020 AGM on Sunday 1st November 2020 at 10:30am at the Swifts Sports Club Booval. All current committee positions will be vacated and nominations are welcome and encouraged for the executive committee roles for 2021: Chairperson... Senior President Junior President Secretary Treasurer Registrar Nominations are also welcome for other committee roles for 2021: Sponsorship co-ordinator Canteen co-ordinator Coaching Director Fundraising co-ordinator Volunteer co-ordinator General committee members Please fill out the attached form and return via email to [email protected] for your nomination to be considered. Only financial club members who have paid the membership fee of $5.50 will be able to vote on Sunday at the AGM. Payments can be taken just prior to the meeting for anyone wishing to become a member and have the ability to vote. (Please note that paying player registration does not mean you are able to vote, you need to pay the seperate $5.50 membership fee).

11.01.2022 SWIFTS SENIORS RUGBY LEAGUE TRAINING STARTS ON TUESDAY 12-01-21 AT 6.30PM!!!!! TRAINING WILL BE EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT STARTING AT 6.30PM!! Past players and new players are welcome. ... The Coach’s, Managers and Committee are very excited about this year in making 2021 a awesome year on and off the field for every player and their families. Bluebirds lets go

10.01.2022 We are seeking expressions of interest for a canteen coordinator. Email [email protected] for more information.

10.01.2022 Registrations for 2021 are open! All players are required to be registered before taking the fields to train. Please click on the below link to register. ... If you need any help with the registration process our registrar can be contacted at [email protected] and will be at the fields tonight from 615 to 7pm. We will have a computer out there for you to use, if needed, however please be aware you will need access to your email acccount to register so please bring your phone with you, or have your email account details with you. https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register/clubsearch

07.01.2022 Last Week to grab yourself a piece of history! Visit the clubhouse tonight & Thursday (6.30-7.30).

07.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT - CHAIRPERSON AND TREASURER The positions of Chairperson and Treasurer have become vacant for the remainder of the 2020 season. If you are passionate about Swifts RLFC and think you would be up for the challenge, please contact swiftssecretary@gmail com.

07.01.2022 Here are some action pics from last weeks home games of our little U7 Bluebirds Vs Norths thanks to Gary

07.01.2022 Updated draw for Saturday 8/8/20 - all Swifts teams are playing at home on Saturday. Friday night games are at Norths for our international teams. Please ensure you have spoken to your teams Manager about when you can volunteer to help on Saturday for our home games. Many hands makes light work.... Dont forget to check in via the QR code or manually sign in and out of venues when attending training or games. #upthebluebirds!

07.01.2022 Registration fees for 2021: Under 6-9 $165 Under 10-12 $175 Under 13-17 $185... Under 19 $50 Seniors $185 *fees Include training shift (juniors), game day shift (seniors), insurance, referee and RLI associated fees.

07.01.2022 A big Thank You to all the Volunteers who helped today it made a big difference with how easy the day ran

05.01.2022 Swifts training at 6.30 tonight Would love to see more players turn up!! Field session and boxing session tonight See you there guys Bluebirds

05.01.2022 Catch this great deal at the Bistro Wednesday-Saturday Nights!

04.01.2022 *** Important - please note changes to the draw *** Our U7 Team have a Gala Day at the Norths Ipswich Reserve on Saturday 10th October, 2020. Please note the following:... 1. Entry will be free up until 1.30pm 2. No parents / spectators will be allowed inside the fence These will be the last games for the season for these age groups. All the best Bluebirds, enjoy the day.

04.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all of our dads, granddads and step-dads today!

04.01.2022 To give everyone some context, we only generate income through sponsorship, registrations/memberships, gate takings, canteen/ bar sales, merchandise sales, and fundraising. With the season not going ahead as planned we have not had any income from gate takings, canteen/bar sales, merchandise sales or fundraising. Due to the downturn, sponsorship has been very limited, and when we hold fundraising events, we dont get the support required to generate the funds needed to meet t...he clubs expenses. Despite not playing so far this season, uniforms had to be purchased, insurance had to be paid (though QRL will cover the junior portion of our insurance, we wont see this until 2021). The fields still need to be maintained, and water and electricity bills continue to be received. We appreciate everyones concerns and understand the disappointment that the season hasnt gone as hoped. The Committee are feeling this too. The position of Treasurer has just been vacated so if you would like to take on the position, please email your expression of interest to the Secretary at [email protected].

04.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. Remember to take some time time today to ask the ones that you love and care about R U OK? You could save a life.

04.01.2022 Updated: Round 3 Friday and Saturday fixture times.

03.01.2022 By now I'm sure most of you have seen the announcement from the RLI this morning cancelling the 2020 regular season. We understand that this is a big disappointment. Please understand that this decision was not made lightly, and ultimately came down to: 1. Lack of volunteers 2. Risk to volunteers (health and retention) 3. Financial risks... We've already received a number of queries in regard to refund of fees. The Committee have agreed that any cash/eftpos funds (not FairPlay Vouchers) paid towards registration and uniforms (where uniforms haven't already been received) will be credited towards the 2021 season, where we hope to see many of our families return for a cracking year of footy. RLI are seeking clarification on the options of transfers for players to move to another league that does decide to return to play in 2020. Once we have any information on this, we will share it with you. If you have any questions, can we please ask that you add these into the comments of this post? Any that we can't answer straight away, we will seek clarification and share this information in a future update. Regards, Swifts RLFC Committee

03.01.2022 Saturday 12th September field allocations

03.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL JUNIOR SWIFTS PLAYERS REGISTERED TO PLAY IN SEASON 2020 Tuesday 21/7/2020 - training for all juniors from under 6s to under 14s. 5pm-6pm (unless otherwise communicated by your coach - U13s already trained today). Currently the numbers we have registered in some age groups (U6, 7, 8, 9, 10s) are minimal. If your child is playing in the 2020 season in these age groups you need to register online and email Mel at [email protected] to c...Continue reading

02.01.2022 If you are attending games at Swifts today, please be reminded to bring your own chairs. The seating around the field is out of bounds as we dont have volunteers to assist with sanitising after every game. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

02.01.2022 Game day! Please remember to bring your own chairs to sit on as we will be playing all games on the back field today. Each child is to have their own named water bottle.... Teams are to only enter the grounds 30 minutes before their scheduled game time. Once your game is finished please make your way to exit the grounds. Please ensure you use the QR/EVA sign in code or you manually record your details as you enter and exit the grounds. If you are sick or unwell, please do not attend our grounds today. There will be drinks and a BBQ available for purchase, the canteen will not be open. Have a great day of footy Juniors!

01.01.2022 As 2020 draws to a close we’d like to thank everyone who made this year possible and hope to see you all for a bigger and better year in 2021

01.01.2022 Applications for Fair Play Vouchers open for eligible families on 20.1.21. Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 to go towards your child’s registration fees for the 2021 season. Click on the below link for more information. ... https://www.qld.gov.au/recrea/sports/funding/fairplay/apply