A very happy new year to everyone in our extended Bats family, we've got a great feeling about 2012 and hope you do too. Registrations have kicked off for winter and they're coming thick and fast, so we'd urge you to get in quick to grab a spot. Work is well underway to prepare for the season - just a few weeks until training starts on February 8 - and there's a heap of great Club stuff to get involved in, so read on!
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KEY DATES
FEBRUARY 8
Pre Season training starts
FEBRUARY 26
1st Grading Game
MARCH 11
2nd Grading Game
APRIL 15
Season Kick-off |
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Registration
(the most fun you can have on the internet with your pants on)
Our one-stop online rego shop is open for business and running like a dream. Fees can be paid by credit card on the spot and are just $255 ($235 for students) until February 27, when late fees will come in - so make sure you get in before then. Have your photo and credit card ready, make sure you're using Internet Explorer or Firefox (Safari is not supported), then read through our step-by-step registration guide before you begin.
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Bats on King
Your committee will be woman-ing a Bats street stall outside the Newtown Mission (opposite Dendy) this Saturday January 21 from 10am. Bats hopefuls and passers-by will be able to chat to us about the coming year, registration or anything else their hearts desire! If you're thinking about joining, or know someone who is, head down and say hello.
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Batstralia Day Picnic
 We’re hosting a club BBQ, kickaround and general day of outdoor hijinks to celebrate Australia Day at Mackey Park, Tempe on January 26. We'll provide the basics (sausages, soy, bread, condiments) and the Hottest 100 countdown, all you need to bring is drinks, games and your good selves. The perfect opportunity to catch up with mates before the season starts, and friends, partners, kids and pets all welcome. Please RSVP on Facebook or by email for catering purposes.
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State of the Union SURVEYS
 This is YOUR club and we want to hear from you, so please please please complete our member survey!
It only takes five minutes and will help us enormously with planning for the next few seasons on important issues like coaching and community involvement, so speak up!
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Mardi Gras
With Christmas and New Year behind us the REAL silly season can finally kick off - Mardi Gras festival!
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Fair Day: on February 12 at Victoria Park in Camperdown the Bats will have a stall in the Sports Village and will be psyching out the other clubs ahead of the Tug O War with our amazing physical prowess and good looks.
We need at least 14 volunteers! There are seven one-hour timeslots throughout the day between 9am and 4pm, and we need two people per shift. If you can help out please email Amy. Also email Amy if you want to take part in the Tug O War!
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Sports Festival: Mardi Gras Sports Festival presented by Team Sydney is the perfect opportunity to try out that sport that's caught your eye. Whether it's basketball, hockey, or tennis; or something more exotic, like salsa dancing, sailing, or dragon boating, Sports Festival has everything your little sporty heart desires so check it out.
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Mardi Gras Parade: Unfortunately due to a lack of volunteers we won't be marching this year, but we're exploring other floats for Bats to join so those who are keen don't miss out.
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Batty Quad Biking
 Get to know your new and old team mates with a day on the dunes at Williamtown! Our first official club bonding activity for 2012 is a quad biking adventure on March 17 and we want you to come! We’ll have lots of cars heading up so check out the Facebook event or email organiser-extraordinnaire Suzie Cray, for more information.
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Key Dates
We've hammered out the key dates for 2012 and the full calendar can be seen on our website, but the key player events are listed below:
February 8 - Pre-season training starts,Tempe Reserve
February 26 - First grading game, Tempe Reserve
March 11 - Second grading game, Tempe Reserve
(all players must attend at least one grading match)
April 15 - Season kick-off
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