Vale Julian Jefferis
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Julian Jefferis. The devoted husband of Allie, father of new-born son Percival, and loving son of Peter and Deborah Jefferis and brother of Sam and Anna.
Julian commenced his life at GPS Rugby Club as a Jeeps Junior, where his significant height led him straight to the second row, where he remained for his career. Jules went on to play Colts and Grades at Jeeps and was fortunate enough to compete in a finals series for Reserve Grade and won lower grade premierships. Importantly he was able to share the field with his younger brother Sam and enjoyed two tours with the club to South America. He was a natural leader and organiser of the playing group, on and off the field. He was extremely popular and hard working member of the club, a big believer in fair play and a loyal supporter of Jeeps, the Reds and the Wallabies.
In recent years Jules took on his battle with Pancreatic Cancer head on and threw himself into an ambassador role with Pancare and has had a huge impact in raising awareness and funds for his cause. The club has supported Jules in this ambition through our charity rounds. The Jefferis family have long been valued members of Jeeps from Junior days and very active in club life. Peter Jefferis still assists with the home game set-up crew on Saturday mornings.
It is a huge loss to the Jefferis family and to Jeeps. Allie, Percy, Peter, Debbie, Sam and Anna are hosting a gathering at the GPS Rugby Club at 3:30pm on Friday afternoon for all of Julian’s family and friends in remembrance of a life well lived. Attendees are encouraged to wear anything purple.
Jules with his wife Allie
Junior Colts (U17 & U18) in 2021
Are you 17 or 18 and keen to play in 2021?
GPS will be entering a Junior Colts team in the U18 compeition in 2021. It is a 6 week competition and is due to start on the 21st of February and finishing the weekend before Easter, 28th of March. Training will start on the 12th of January.
If you are interested in playing, please provide your details here and we will be in contact with you with more information.
2020 GPS AGM Agenda
2020 AGM Agenda
GPS Rugby Union Club Inc
Annual General Meeting
Held at Yoku Road, Ashgrove commencing at 7pm
Agenda - 10th December 2020
Welcome
Apologies
Receiving of the President's Report
Receiving of the Treasurer's Report
Election of:
President
Honorary Secretary
Honorary Treasurer
Office Bearers (4)
Nominations have been Sreceived for the following positions.
|
Name |
Position |
Proposer |
Seconder |
|
Darren Dowse |
Management Committee Member |
Liza Hammond |
Paul Stone |
|
Liza Hammond |
Secretary |
Paul Stone |
Michael Taylor |
|
David Orr |
Treasurer |
Nick Revis |
Matt Muller |
|
Jason Raft |
Management Committee Member |
Blake Gold |
Ainsley Gold |
|
Paul Stone |
Management Committee Member |
Liza Hammond |
Michael Taylor |
|
Michael Taylor |
President |
Liza Hammond |
Darren Dowse |
|
Ben Whitten |
Management Committee Member |
Vasco Goncalves |
Garry Baker |
6. Appointment of Auditor
7. General Business: Minutes from 2019 AGM
Welcome Sio Kite!
GPS Rugby Club is excited to announce the appointment of Sio Kite as the Head Coach of Colts 1 for 2021!
Sio returns to GPS in a head coach role, having last been involved at the club as the Reserve Grade coach in their memorable double-extra-time Grand Final victory in 2019! Before that, he was a member of our 1st Grade side before making the transition into coaching our Reserve Grade side where they won many Grand Finals. He then took up an opportunity to coach 1st Grade at Norths and did a great job developing their program while he was there. Sio is an articulate communicator who empowers the playing group and gives players a lot of time and respect. Every GPS program he has been apart of, there has been success.
Sio and the extended Kite family have been a part of the GPS fabric for a long time, and we are looking forward to having Sio on board again in an official capacity!
He will be supported by GPS Old Boy Lewis Torkington after many successful years coaching Wests Reserve Grade. It is great to also have Torko back at the club! Welcome back Sio and Lewis.
Coaches wanted!
GPS Rugby Club is now taking applicatinos for Head Coaches and Assistnant Coaches for our Senior Grades sides for the 2021 season.
If you are an experienced coach or wanted to further your coaching development, please enquire with Steve Meehan (Director of Coaching -smeehan@gprugby.com.au) or Anthony Herbert (General Manager - aherbert@gpsrugby.com.au).