It is the Club Draw tonight so we look forward to seeing many Pirates members at the Club this evening.  We have a Redds Special of Buy ONE Redds and get another on FREE.  The Main Bar will be open for all rugby matches this weekend so we look forward to a nice festive Club this weekend.

Saturday also sees the start of the Mini Hockey Season.

SUPER 15 RUGBY IS EXCITING ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE LIONS SUPPORTER!

Games this weekend

Friday 28th February

Stormers vs Hurricanes in Cape Town – Kick Off at 19h05

Saturday 1st March

Chiefs vs Highlanders – Kick Off at 08h35

Waratahs vs Reds – Kick Off at 10h40

Force vs Brumbies – Kick Off at 13h00

Bulls vs Lions in Pretoria – Kick Off at 17h05

Look forward to seeing the members down to watch

NO SIX NATIONS GAMES THIS WEEKEND

Club draw tonight

The Club Draw is tonight in the Main Bar

R1 650.00 to be won if you are a paid up member.

Look forward to seeing all our members at the Club this evening

BAR SPECIALS AND WHAT’S AVAILABLE BEHIND THE BAR

In an attempt to make your experience at Pirates just that much better we have a selection of craft beers available behind the bar try one of them for a different taste experience.  This is what we have:

Keghouse American Pale Ale – R25.00 per beer

Copperlake Dark Lager – R25.00 per beer

Loxton Lager – R31.00 per beer

For the whole weekend we will have a special on Reds.  Buy ONE Redds and get another on FREE

The Club is also stocking some great wines and after a very successful Wine Tasting last night we will be stocking one of those wines for the month. We have the Joostenberg Family White and Red Blend available for R75.00 and R85.00 respectively.  Ask the barmen to show you the Club’s wine list when you are at the Club.

HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR TABLE FOR THE LUNCH YET??

Pirates Cricket are hosting a lunch at the Club on Thursday 13th March. Please can everyone make every effort to attend this lunch and support the Club.

Below are the details of the lunch

Club Draw

BOWLS CLUB GOLF DAY – FRIDAY 7TH MARCH

The Pirates Bowling Club in conjunction with the Pirates Old Boys  are proud to invite you to play in our 13th Annual Golf Day to be held at the Parkview Golf Club. With the success of previous Golf Days, we are sure that all participating Sportsman and Corporate Golfers will both share and enjoy this unique Pirates experience.

Date:    Friday 07th March 2014

Time: Tee-off between
11h00 and 13h00

Venue: Parkview Golf Club

Format: Four-Ball
Alliance(One score to Count)

Costs:  Hole Sponsor (Including 1 Four Ball) –  R2700-00

Hole Sponsor (Excluding cost of Players)  –  R1000-00

Four Ball (R425-00 x 4) – R1700-00

Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis. Up-front payment is encouraged and will ensure acceptance. Tee-off times will be confirmed on receipt of entry fees. Light Meal included in entry fee

For any further information or questions, please contact:

Bill Dougherty      –    082 775 1254/1253

Gavin Coutts        –    083 456 8305

Steve Brahm        –     083 265 1268

Bob Kroon           –     082 699 9629

Sponsors for Gifts needed and welcomed ! ! !

ELLIS PARK SEASON TICKETS

AFTER SUCH A GREAT WIN BY THE LIONS ON SATURDAY IS ANYONE STILL INTERESTED IN A SEASON TICKET?  THIS IS THE LAST WEEK THAT THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM PIRATES AT R1 100.00 PER TICKET ON THE EAST AND SOUTH STAND

Time is running out – book your ticket now……………………………………………………………………

PIRATES GYM – THINGS ARE STARTING TO HAPPEN

Whilst the Gym is undergoing renovation and kitting out,  there are some exciting group and individual training opportunities already available for all our members and their family and friends, so have a look at the attached
brochure and the below information in this regard.

Ultimate Athlete (UA) is thrilled to announce the opening of its 4th facility in Jo’burg at the Pirates Sports Club in Greenside on Tuesday 18 February at 18:00.

Ok so what is UA?

UA instructors provide group training that focuses on functional or compound exercises aimed at making you fitter, faster, stronger and more toned.  We follow a block training schedule to limit the chance of injury and burn out. The focus is on exercise form to achieve speed, agility and power.  You get faster, stronger and more agile by training with good form and in appropriate blocks to avoid injuries and burn out.

If you are looking for a fun way to ‘shape up and get fitter, faster and stronger’ in a friendly environment, come and give UA a try.

When?

Tuesday and Thursday evening from 18:00-19:00

Additional classes will be added as required

Where

At the revamped Pirates Gym (next to the Hockey Astro)

Cost

R395 per month payable in advance (or R1,125 for 3 months – a 5% saving!)

How

Contact Wayde or Graham as below for more information or to sign up

Wayde  – 082 902 4501 wayde@pentanet.co.za

Graham – 082 854 3610 graham.gilbert.green@gmail.com

MINI HOCKEY STARTS NEXT SATURDAY

MINI HOCKEY – 2014

Mini Hockey runs from the age groups U5 to U13 and is for children born between 2001 and 2009.

Registration and first practice SATURDAY 1 MARCH 2014 from 9am to 10:30am

Those who register for the whole season receive a gift from Pirates.

The season cost is R900 (March to August), alternatively you can pay R60 to attend an individual session. Children are welcome to try out the first session for free. Please ask about the sibling discounts.

Practices will be from 9am till 10:30am each Saturday, running through till the end of August.  Practices run during school holidays as we have private and government school pupils. No practice over the Easter weekend or other Public Holiday.

Uniform is available at the Pirates shop (Wear with generic navy shorts/skorts)

Tournaments will be held on various Saturdays between April and August.

For enquiries please contact Sue Dacre on 083 651 4410 or juniorhockey@piratesclub.co.za

JUNIOR HOCKEY – 2014

Junior Hockey is for U15 and U17 players (teens born between 1997 and 2000)

Registration costs R1200 for the season and uniforms can be purchased at the Pirates shop.

Training has begun and it was fantastic to see so many young girls and boys enjoying playing sport and having fun

U15 practices are Mondays 6pm till 7:30pm

U17 practices will start on Mondays 6pm till 7:30pm

No practice over the Easter weekend or other Public Holiday.

Matches will be held on various Friday evenings starting in April.

For enquiries please contact Nicci Willson 076 340 2115

juniorhockey@piratesclub.co.za or nicci@triorecords.co.za

NEW SHOP HOURS WORKING WELL COME DOWN AND HAVE A LOOK

The Shop is open on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 17h30 to 19h00 and on Saturday mornings from 08h00 to 12h00

The Shop has lovely back packs in stock – come down and have a look at them and all the other things in stock

Club Draw

Pirates Club has been very fortunate to have received funding from the Lotto to embark on Community Development Projects.

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning 30 – 40 children come to Pirates to be taught sport.  During the Summer months they are being taught how to play squash and hockey and are being taught how to swim.  Thanks so much to Jason Smith and Kristy Hartnady for giving up their time to teach these children.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CLUB

  1. 28th February Club Draw – R1650.00 to be won
  2. 13th March Cricket Sportsman’s Lunch with HD Ackerman as the Guest Speaker
  3. 12th March Pirates Beer Club
  4. 15th March First Home Rugby Game Pirates vs Tukkies