Henwood Park Football Club

50th Anniversary Celebrations

This year our Club celebrates its 50th Anniversary! From humble beginnings playing on donated land on what is now called Henwood Park on Lake Albert Road to Wagga's largest Football Club of any code today, we have helped many thousands of players enjoy the Great Game.

To celebrate, our 50th Anniversary Committee has planned an "Oldies Game" (with modified rules and duration) to be held at Gissing Oval on Satuday 9th August at 1:30pm. Each of the other 8 games scheduled for Gissing Oval on that day will also feature a Henwood Park team, from the U/10 Panthers at 9:00am to the Pascoe Cup Hawks at 3:00pm and Senior Girls at 3:30pm, so why not join us and make a day of it! If you're an ex-player and would like a run give Peter Thomas a call on 6921 3160 (BH).

Also on Saturday 9th August there will be a Reunion Dinner at the Wagga RSL Club from 6:30. You don't have to be an ex-player to come though - it's sure to be a great night with more than one tall story told, and the guest speaker will be Mick Hornby. Tickets have been selling well so get yours soon - $40 per head from Lynne de Jong ph 6922 5392 or Peter Thomas at OPSM in Baylis St (phone number above). Note that ticket sales will close on 6th August for catering requirements, and will not be available at the door so act soon or you may miss out.

The Anniversary Committee has also been working on a book with interesting anecdotes, stories and photos from the past 50 years, to be published later this year. If you have anything you'd like to contribute please contact Lynne at the number given above.

Rod Buik
President

Club News

Changes to Draws For Games Cancelled 19th/20th July

Written by Ian Davidson
Tue 29 Jul 2008
In accordance with the Competition Rules 13.3, Football Wagga Wagga has advised the following changes to Draws in the League Competition. All draws on the Competition Pages have been updated. Senior Games The Senior Vice President has directed that catch-up games for the Pascoe Cup will be played as follows: Wagga United vs Henwood Park: Wed 6th Aug 7:30pm at Gissing Oval Tolland vs Junee: Wed 13th Aug 7:30pm at Gissing Oval Lake Albert vs Cootamundra: Wed 20th Aug 7:30pm at Gissing Oval A decision on whether catch-up games in other grades will be played may be made later, depending on whether the results could affect the teams participating in the Finals Series. Junior Games After reviewing the existing Draws the Junior Vice President has directed that the League Competition games cancelled on 19th July will be played in place of the games scheduled for Game 16 (ie the final game of the competition). This will ensure equity in the draw for all clubs.
Last Updated Tue 29 Jul 2008

Changes to Draw - Junior Girls

Written by Ian Davidson
Fri 25 Jul 2008
The Draw for the remainder of the season for Junior Girls games has been changed to rest Gissing Oval grounds. There will only be one Junior Girls game at Gissing Oval each weekend. All games scheduled to be played on G2 will now be played at Kessler Park. See the Football Wagga Wagga website for the revised draw.
Last Updated Fri 25 Jul 2008

Changes to Draw - Seniors, Senior Girls

Written by Ian Davidson
Mon 21 Jul 2008
The Draw for the remainder of the season for Senior games has been changed to rest Gissing Oval on Sundays and to assist with Referee appointments by having more games at one venue. In addition there will only be one Senior Girls game at Gissing Oval each weekend, with the exception of 2nd August, using the ground on the far side of the field. Full details on the Football Wagga Wagga website.

Coaches Note: Clarification of Rules - Playing Up

Written by Emilie Graham
Thu 22 May 2008
Coaches: if you have had the chance to read through the rules for 2008 then you will be aware that there have been some rules changes. Most notably, Rule 9.6 about playing up requires some clarification to avoid problems later in the season.
Last Updated Thu 22 May 2008
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Police Message

Written by Ian Davidson
Mon 05 May 2008
We have been asked by NSW Police to remind parents and spectators to drive carefully, do not park illegally and do not speed around Rawlings Park on Saturday mornings. Remember there are large numbers of young and excited children about. Please take special care when navigating Angel St in particular. You have been warned!

Rawlings Park Field Plan Now Available

Written by Ian Davidson
Sat 26 Apr 2008
The 2008 Field Plan for Rawlings Park is now available from Download Central.

2008 Jewellery Policy

Written by Ian Davidson
Thu 24 Apr 2008
The Football NSW Rules regarding the wearing of jewellery (including watches, hair clips, piercing etc) by players during games is now available from Download Central.

SSG Draws Now Available

Written by Ian Davidson
Thu 24 Apr 2008
Draws for Under 6 through Under 9 Small Sided Games are now available from Download Central. Draws for other grades will be posted as soon as they are available.

Competition Rules 2008

Written by Ian Davidson
Fri 11 Apr 2008
The Competition Rules for 2008 are now available for download from the Football Wagga Wagga website. The rules for Small-Sided Games are also available.
Last Updated Fri 11 Apr 2008

Small-Sided Games - Overview of Rules

Written by Rod Buik
Fri 07 Mar 2008
An overview of the Rules for Small-Sided Games, as will be played in Under 6 through Under 9 grades this year, is now available in our FAQ section. These are summarised from the FFA Small Sided Games Handbook together with local modifications.

Registration Fees 2008

Written by Ian Davidson
Fri 07 Mar 2008
A document showing the Club's Player Registration Fees for 2008 and describing how they have been calculated can be found in our Downloads section.