Welcome to the Willoughby Roos 2020 season.

We are excited to FINALLY be able to get back to training and games.  It certainly has been a very different season to previous years and it will continue to be so.   As much as we are excited to see the kids back on the field we want to make sure everyone is SAFE! 

Covid-19 Return to Play

The first game of the 2020 season is scheduled for Saturday 18 Jul 2020 and following are COVID-19 protocols and guidelines that we must observe on game day. As the Club takes this very seriously, we would be very grateful for your support with this to ensure an enjoyable day for the kids.

• Don’t participate if you have symptoms
• Get in, play, get out – once the game is over please don’t hang around the ground
• 1.5m distance between people on team bench
• NO sharing of:
  • personal equipment i.e. boots, headgear, mouth-guards
  • water bottles – bring your own water bottle and make sure it is easily identifiable
  • DH & FR vests
  • halftime fruit
• Drinks breaks have been added to the match schedule as trainers are not allowed to run water onto the field
• Attendance Register maintained including players, coaching personnel and officials
• Essential participants only, restrict spectators to two parent/carer per child
• Spectators are away from the field and observing social distancing at all times
• Players: no spitting, handshakes, high fives

Alert: Star City Confirmed Case

Following the announcement of the confirmed Covid-19 case at Star City, in the interests of being vigilant, we would like to request that if you were at Star City on or around 4th July please DO NOT participate in this week’s training or games.

Home Games

Due to this being a reduced season and that Willoughby Park will be undergoing an upgrade as of the end of August we only have 2 home game days at our ground. 

Home Game Schedule

Round 2 Sat 25 July

Round 4 Sat 8 August

Every home game day is an important event for the Willoughby Roos.  The Roos committee ensure every event is set up and maintained for the enjoyment and safety for all.

We have a Canteen open from 8:30am.  Last year we have added EFTPOS facilities which worked extremely well and will continue this season.  We will have to put in certain protocols this year to operate a canteen and BBQ in order to ensure we are Covid Safe, these will be communicated to you all prior to our first home game on 25th July.   

Volunteers Needed

As you know the Willoughby Roos Club is run by volunteers and without your help, Home Game Days would not be possible.

All we ask of every team is 2 volunteers for 45 mins to 1 hour after the age group has played to help out with the BBQ and Canteen Duties.

We will be using SignUpGenius to allow parents and carers to easily volunteer. This system will be emailed to every registered email at the beginning of the Home game week.  Please look out for it!

 So please “Sign Up” and help make every home game experience fun and enjoyable!

Final Note

We are very excited that we have had an increase in registrations this year resulting in two teams in the age groups of Under 6s, Under 10s and Under 13s Girls League Tag.

THANK YOU for choosing Willoughby Roos as your favourite Junior Footy Club.

We love our footy and LOVE seeing all the girls and boys having fun and making lifelong friendships.

Please show your support and like us on Facebook and Instagram (and now Tik Tok) so you can keep updated on all Roos events, photos and match results!

 

GO ROOS!

Regards

Willoughby Roos Committee