CVC Jan10 Newsletter

Vol. 1/2010, January Issue

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From Editor’s Desk

The year 2009 has been the most successful year for the club since its formal inception four years ago.

A lot of people have done a lot to make this happen and the club is now a force to reckon with not only on the field of soccer but as a social and community service organisation.

We played our league finals in August, then State of Origin Leg 2 match, Diwali Cup match, a Pool Competition, Inter-District Soccer Tournament in Sydney and then finally finishing the year with a Grand Presentation Night in December along with the completion of the 6 A-Side competition.

Read more on these in this issue.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and wish al l our readers a great New Year.

• President’s Message • Outlook for 2010 • Coach’s Corner • Competition Updates • Other Function Updates • Thora Has Lo Bhai

• Letters to the Editor • Player Profile • Sponsor’s Area

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Vol. 1/2010, January Issue

President’s Message ––– Kim Raveen Kumar

I would like to thank all members’, friends and families for helping us achieve all the goals that the club had set for 2009. The clubs success has been directly attributed to all the members and genuine commitments from the committee members. I would also like to acknowledge Lalit Prasad for his outstanding contribution as the Chief Editor of our Newsletter and without his efforts we would not be able to enjoy I am pleased to say that 2009 has been one of the most reading about the progress of CVC. Also, I would like to successful year for CVC to date. The club was minor acknowledge Rajesh Kumar for his outstanding premiers and grand finalist in the ACT local soccer contribution as the Head Coach of CVC. Under his league and won the second leg of the State of the direction, CVC were successful in becoming the minor Origin encounter against Satroos Sports Club from premiers and also winning back the State of Origin Sydney. trophy from Satroos Sports Club. I also would like to thank Ranu for providing the club with transport This year in a bid to increase the diversity of games and whenever it was required and Sid for organising the events the club introduced men’s volleyball and club pool kid’s events and medals at the State of Origin match championship so members are able to participate in their day. interest of sports. These two new sporting events and with existing women’s volleyball and men’s soccer has I also would like to thank Rocky and his family for given the club the opportunity to increase its allowing us to use their premises for Pool Comp membership base and also provide members with an championship. It was much appreciated. opportunity to test out their skills. The club is also looking at including other sporting events such as I wish to remind members that everyone’s effort does Women’s Basketball, Cricket (20/20), Tennis and Golf in not go unrecognised and I would encourage members to year 2010. get involved as much as possible with the running of the club as after all CVC is very much our club. This year’s Annual Presentation Night was held at Chalisa Indian Restaurant on 12th of December. It was Our success this year in delivering services to our local a great success and thanks to everyone who attended. and interstate community has truly been a CVC wide effort. And for that I thank you all. As with tradition ‘Presidents Cup’ is awarded to members/players for their outstanding contribution to I would like to take this opportunity to thank our the club. This year, Binesh Dutt and Praneel Singh were official sponsor, Chalisa Restaurant for their the joint winners of the Presidents Cup. Binesh Dutt sponsorship and we look forward to their continuous for his outstanding contribution as clubs social organiser support next year. i.e. in-charge of organising BBQ through out the year and taking on responsibility for purchasing all trophies, I would like to wish everyone Happy New Year and I look drinks, etc. Praneel Singh for his outstanding forward to seeing you in the New Year for the official contribution for being in-charge of fundraising, launch of CVC’s 2010 season. organising events for the club whilst still performing the duties of assistant treasurer. Congratulations to both Best Wishes. of them.

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Vol. 1/2010, January Issue Outlook for 2010

These are exciting times for CVC and it is with great Currently, discussions are under way by the executives pleasure to say that the outlook for 2010 promises to of the club looking at ways to increase the membership bring even greater success for the club. The club’s for the club for 2010. The club will be increasing the current strong financial position and fund raising sports portfolio within the club such as Cricket (20/20), activities would assist us in achieving all our goals set Golf, Tennis and Women’s Basketball. We hope this for 2010 with ease. would encourage new members to join the club.

The club’s current sponsorship deal with Chalisa Indian Another project for the club for 2010 is the Restaurant has expired at the end of 2009. As a result, development of clubs website. The membership base the club had sought expressions of interest from local and the success and popularity of CVC over the years businesses for club’s sponsorship for 2010 and beyond. have warranted a website where the clubs history, Discussions with a new potential major sponsor has well activities and relevant information can be proudly progressed for 2010 sponsorship. Details will be made displayed. available once the deal is finalised. The club has managed to win a major Federal The club will also be looking at a recruitment drive for Government grant which will enable the club to purchase new players and would encourage younger players to much needed equipment and will benefit all members of come on board. the club in the new year.

CoachCoach’’’’ssss Corner ––– by Raj Kumar

availability for the IDC was a concern due to the season being stretched, but we still managed to enter a team in IDC in an open age category. The main reason was to

give our younger players a chance to compete in these

tournaments where the standard is very high and with

several Fijian international stars taking part in it. We concluded our soccer season with winning Minor Premier’s Award and State of Origin Trophy for season Our boys did very well at the tournament despite the 2009. I must say this was a great effort put in by the injuries and unavailability of some of the key players. boys. I am confident that we will keep improving in years to In the local league, we proved to be the most come with new players in the team and getting more outstanding team in the competition. We remained people from the community to come and support CVC, undefeated throughout the season and scored in excess the club with a vision. of 100 goals. This was a first for any team in the history of the ACT Men’s League competition. I will be calling for new players to come and join for season 2010, so if you are interested please do not The team also put on a great performance through the hesitate to contact the club personnel. We will be finals series but unfortunately lost the grand final by 3- running our trials in February 2010. 2 after leading 2 nil. There were lessons to be learnt from that and I think the team will be better equipped On behalf of CVC, I would like to thank everyone for for the finals next year. their support towards the club throughout the 2009 season and hope you all had a safe holiday. Looking We also took part in the State of Origin and Inter forward to seeing you in 2010. District Soccer Competition (IDC). The player’s

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Vol. 1/2010, January Issue

League Finals ––– by Praneel Singh

Semi Final 1 – Belnorth v Gungahlin United FC (1 – 0)

The first semi final saw the top two teams and the two rivals Belnorth and GUFC take on each other. Our boys played excellently but were not able to finish and a counter attack opportunity to Belnorth gave them the upper hand by scoring the winner.

Semi Final 2 – Gundaroo v Gungahlin (0 – 6)

This was a do or die match. The match was mostly one-sided with GUFC scoring 6 goals and thus winning it convincingly to again play Belnorth in the Grand Final.

Final – Belnorth v Gungahlin (3 – 2)

With Belnorth beating us in the first semi–final the boys were out to get some revenge. The game was competitively fought between the two teams. The boys again displayed excellent football skills and scored two quick goals within 30 minutes of the game but Belnorth managed to pull one back just before the half time break. The second half saw Gungahlin missing many opportunities whereas Belnorth made the most from their opportunities by scoring two goals. Belnorth coming out victorious by 3-2.

On the sidelines, the spectators were also entertained by our ‘terukutu’ group with their beating of the dholak and songs.

CVC Pool Competition As part of the raising funds for the club’s participation between Om Chand and Shekhar Nair and after an in the Inter-District Soccer Competition in Sydney, CVC intense match, Shekhar managed to pip Om over to take held a pool competition on 21 st November, 2009 with all the shield home. Congratulations Shekhar! enthusiasts vying for the title. The final was played

2009 State of Origin Le Legg 2: CVC vs Satroos Sports Club The much anticipated Leg 2 match against the Satroos Sports the game wide open, however, a brilliant header by CVC’s Club was played on a bright and beautiful day of Saturday 10 th youngster, Shekhar within the last fifteen minutes of the game October, 2009 at the Royal Military College grounds. This day put the game away for CVC. Final score CVC 3 Satroos 2. was also Fiji Day and what a day to celebrate the day with our Fiji friends from Sydney. After the soccer game, lunch was served and after a short break, women’s volleyball and men’s volleyball matches were The day saw a few sporting activities played between the played. Both these matches were won by Satroos. Congrats to Sydney based Satroos Sports Club and Club Viti Canberra. them.

The highlight of the day was the men’s soccer match which Another highlight of the day was kid’s soccer match between kicked off at 11 am. The match seemed to be in full control of the two clubs, which finished with a 1-1 draw. CVC as CVC took scored two quick goals, however, a counter attack by Satroos rewarded them with a goal which brought The day finished with a presentation and big celebration, them back into the game. At half time CVC led by 2-1. Mid- members of both clubs dancing to the music of DJ Bobby’s way through the second half saw Satroos scoring again leaving fabulous tunes.

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Vol. 1/2010, January Issue IDC Tournament Sydney ––– by Ravinesh Lal

Club Viti Canberra participated in the Inter District with a questionable goal. To everyone watching the game it competition held in Sydney from the 4th of December to the seemed one of the Nadroga players had handled the ball on the 6th of December 2009. This is the second year running when goal line before diverting it into the goal. At midway it was Club Viti Canberra had participated in this competition. The one goal a-piece. Second half began and the heat was taking its IDC tournament is an annual event held by the Australia Fiji toll on the Seaqaqa boys. Eventually Nadroga found the Soccer Association (AFSA) in Sydney and is primarily based on decisive goal and won the game. a similar competition which is held annually in Fiji. When partaking in this competition, the teams name has to be The next match against Nasinu was scheduled to start at 4pm, selected from one of the many districts in Fiji. Second year but due to delays during other matches, it was re-scheduled to running, Club Viti Canberra represented Seaqaqa. Seaqaqa is start at 7pm. Seaqaqa only needed a draw to qualify for the situated on the northern side of the island of Vanua Levu. quarter finals since Nasinu had gone down to Nadroga the day Vanua Levu is one of the two main Islands in Fiji. before. Last year Seaqaqa had played Nasinu in the same fixture and had lost by a single goal. It looked like Nasinu had The participating CVC members hired a 12 seater mini van and done its homework well. Only a few minutes after the kick-off, drove to Sydney at the wee hours of Saturday 5th December Nasinu was already ahead by 2 goals (luckily through 2009. The journey took almost three hours. We arrived at the deflections). Panic stricken Seaqaqa tried to take control of grounds just in time for a quick warm up and then straight to the game but it was getting too much for the players. By half the match. The first team we played was Nadroga. We had time, Nasinu was already 3 goals better. In the second half played Nadroga last year in the very first match and had gone Seaqaqa managed to limit the damage to a further goal. The down 3 goals to 1. The spirits were high and everyone was long wait and the torrid heat of Sydney took its toll on the hoping for a positive outcome this time around. Unfortunately, Seaqaqa players as they went down 4 goals to nil against a Club Viti Canberra went down 2 -1 to Nadroga even after rampant Nasinu outfit. scoring first. The first goal came in the first few minutes. After absorbing relentless pressure from Nadroga, Seaqaqa Even though, Seaqaqa did not qualify for the quarter finals, it managed to win a corner kick. The corner kick was taken and was a great effort by the team; an experience for the young after a few hassles the ball was eventually placed into the net ones to look back upon and feel proud in years to come. by our young winger, Shekhar. Soon after, Nadroga hit back

6 A6 A-A ---SideSide Soccer Competition to field in a formidable side in a few crucial games largely due The club took part in the 6 a-side soccer competition organised to players other personal commitments and injuries. We by the Gungahlin United Football Club. The club was pooled in finished the competition finishing sixth on the table out of ten Division One which had many experienced sides. We struggled teams.

Diwali Cup

Similar to 2008, this year’s Diwali Cup match was played between the Masters and the Under 35’s. The match was played in four quarters of 15 minutes on a very hot day. The match was a very intense one as the Masters were playing with experience and the Under 35’s seeking a revenge on their loss of 2008. The match was controlled by a very experienced ‘Fiji’ referee, who preferred the match to flow without blowing too much of the whistle. Though the match was played very competitively between the two teams, the Under 35’s outclassed the Vets by 6-3. Congrats to the Under 35’s.

The winners of 2009 Diwali Cup (front row from left – Ritesh, Ranu; middle row from left Praneel, Shekhar, Lalit; back row from left – Vin, Ravi, Sarwan)

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Vol. 1/2010, January Issue

2009 GUFC Presentation Night

The Gungahlin United Football United’s Presentation Night was held on Friday 25 th September at the Ainslie Football Club. The highlight of the night was when CVC’s coach, Raj Kumar was awarded the ‘Coach of the Year’ award by GUFC. This was indeed well deserved. Well done Raj! CVC was also handed the League Minor Premiership trophy and players provided with two medals for minor premiership and finalists. Other awards (for our division) included: Players Player Award went to Rocky Gounder, Coach’s Award won by Ritesh Karan and Golden Boot went to Faisal Sheikh. Faisal also won the ACT League’s highest goal scorer award for the whole division and was awarded a trophy by Capital Football in a separate Capital Football’s Presentation Night. Great work Faisal!

Awards on display – Ritesh (Coach’s award) Raj (GUFC Coach of the Year), Lalit (Minor Premiership), Rocky (Players Player)

2009 CVC Presentation Night ––– by Binesh Dutt

The CVC Presentation night was held on the 12th of December A game of ‘ kati’ was played and the night concluded with lots of and was hosted by our sponsors Chalisa Indian Restaurant. fun and enjoyment for all those that attended. Delicious meals were served by Chalisa and plenty of fluids flowed on. This was great night for the boys, their families and supporters and was great way of saying a thank you to the family members and supporters.

Praneel receiving the President’s award

Awards on display

The presentations followed after the meals and commenced with the presentation to the Women’s Volleyball team, followed by minor premiership/finalists, then Diwali Cup and Pool Comp. The State of Origin trophy was accepted by our sponsors. The highlight of the night was the presentation of the major award winner, The President’s Award which was jointly won by Binesh Dutt and Praneel Singh. Congrats boys! In appreciation of the efforts put in by the members of the club, each member was awarded with a medal each. Binesh receiving the President’s award 6 | P a g e

Vol. 1/2010, January Issue

Thora Has Lo Bhai

Wife helps out the cop

A male driver is pulled over by a cop and the following Cop: Ma'am, does your husband always talk to you this conversation takes place: way? Man: What's the problem officer? Wife: No, only when he's drunk. Cop: You were going at least 75 in a 55 zone.

Man: No sir, I was going 65. Santa Banta Wife: Oh Harry. You were going 80.

(Man gives his wife a dirty look.) Jeeto: U know, husband & wife aren't allowed to be Cop: I'm also going to give you a ticket for your broken together in heaven! tail light. Santa: Yes, I do. That's why it's called heaven! Man: Broken tail light? I didn't know about a broken tail light!

Wife: Oh Harry, you've known about that tail light for Santa: I got married because I was tired of cooking, weeks. cleaning home and washing clothes. (Man gives his wife a dirty look.) Banta: Amazing, I got divorce for the same reason. Cop: I'm also going to give you a citation for not wearing your seat belt. Banta to his servant: Go and water the plants. Man: Oh, I just took it off when you were walking up to Servant: It's already raining. the car. Banta: So what, take an umbrella and go. Wife: Oh Harry, you never wear your seat belt.

Man: Shut your mouth, woman! Postman: I have to come 5 miles to deliver u this packet.

Santa: Why did u come so far. Instead U could have

posted it.

Letters to the Editor

Bhai Lalit

will be back home in Fiji in a healthy condition. We feel I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and proud to be associated with this club and its members. every member of CVC and all supporters who, in such a short time, so generously contributed towards the Thanks medical treatment of my niece for the cancerous tumour in India. We were so humbled by the gesture shown by Lalen Sharma the club members on this occasion and it shows that CVC is not just there to play soccer and entertain the Editor – this was indeed a great opportunity to show community but also stand up and serve the community in that our club is not purely for sports and we are there situations like Nishita Chand’s treatment. I would also to assist our community whenever a need arises. We are like to inform the Club that your contribution has helped proud to say that the club is now heading towards in the successful operation of the Baby and she is now becoming a major organisation not only on the sports going through Chemotherapy and by March 2010, she fields but other areas such as community service as well.

CVC is currently finalising a plan to undertake a major

community assistance programme in 2010 as CVC’s club

base is getting stronger and this can only happen with

continued support from all members of our community.

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Vol. 1/2010, January Issue PPPlayerPlayer PPProfileProfile

1. Name : Lognadan Gounder

2. Nickname or Preferred Name: Rocky

1. Age and Occupation: Veteran/Builder

2. PreferPreferredred Position: Centre Back (Stopper)

3. Favourite Player and Team: Kim from CVC and favourite team is Nadi

4. Other interests: Spending time with my kids and family, playing pool and cricket

5. What I drive and what I like and dislike about it: Crewman. Like – pretty handy with my carpentry work. Dislike - it is manual and if I want to drink I can’t ask my wife to drive it

6. Favourite Moment: marrying my childhood playmate

7. Saddest Moment: losing my mum and brother

8. If given opportunity what would I change aaboutbout the world: alcohol free world

9. Representative games I played: In Fiji, played for Solovi, but too many to list in Canberra

10. Something that no other player in the team know about me is: Professional Boxer and aka Rocky Balbo

11. Favourite dish and what I cook the best: Crab / fried egg

12. What I would be doing if not playing soccer: Drinking whisky

13. What I think about CVC: It’s a great club. It unites the local Fijian community through sports and encourages everyone to get involved in fun activities