About our Club  Our club is situated at the very picturesque W.J. Findlay Oval, Evans St, Wangaratta, North Eastern Victoria, Australia.The club fields - A Grade, A Reserve, C Grade, Under 16's, Under 14's & Under 12's entered in the local Wangaratta & District Cricket Association. The turf wicket at the "City Oval" was first laid in 1954, with the first game played on it in January, 1955. A new electric roller was purchased for the "City Oval" in February, 1960 through J A Cox Engineering, Wangaratta at a cost of 179.10 pounds, with a grant from the City of Wangaratta of 80 pounds. See attached invoice. Originally the home of the Rovers CC until United CC formed in 1961/62 season when they share the moderate facilities at the City Oval. Gradual improvements over the years included practice net facilities at the northern end of the ground, which where upgraded in 1993 to the best practice facilities in Wangaratta ! VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET COMEs TO WANGARATTA !  
Saturday, 11th January, 2009 at 11.00 am One Day Match (50 over per innings) St. Kilda C C V's Frankston Peninsula C C Venue : Norm Minns Oval, Wangaratta Free Entry ! Milo have a go cricket RUCC conduct Milo "Have a Go" cricket for all local kids from 6 years old to 10 years old on Friday evenings at the W.J. Findlay Oval, starting on 17th October, 2008 at 6.00 pm. Please contact our club's Cricket Development Coach Mr. James Levesque on 5721 9580 or just pop down to training if you are interested in playing. Cricket Training2008/09 training commences on Monday nights for all potential & existing junior and senior players at the Indoor cricket centre from - 7.30 pm. Then once the weather & day light picks up , compulsory training nights are Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 5.30 pm for all senior cricketers. Players are encouraged to come to training as early as 5pm to get some extra practice, assist the juniors and to help where required - don't leave it to the same old blokes.
Our Under 12 & 14's train on Wednesday evenings, while our Under 16's train on Thursday evenings. NOTE - There will be training in wet weather with an emphasis on fitness and ball handling skills and players should make every effort to attend. If unavailable or injured: Advise your team captain by the Tuesday before a new match at the very latest! If you are in doubt as to the team you have been selected for then ring one of the Captains or Chairman of Selectors. It is your responsibility to be at the match location on time, and if you are in any doubt or you require transport then YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for making the necessary arrangements. 
RUCC's magnificant 3 net training facilities at the W J Findlay Oval, Wangaratta. Poor WeatherIf North Eastern Victoria area has experienced rain leading up to a weekend game, it's always a good idea to confirm the round has not been washed out, especially if you have a lengthy drive to the ground.Check out the current local weather at - www.bom.gov.au 2008 / 09 Major SponsorGourmet food from - Wood Oven Pizzas to Fresh Game & Seafood our Specialty ! Functions catered for at the Bulls Head Hotel's Cafe' Martini at 87 Murphy St, Wangaratta, ( 03 ) 5721 9020 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RUCC Internet Home !The Rovers United Cricket Club web site is continually being developed. If you have something to offer the web site or would like particular information included, please see Webmasters, Nick Norris at training or email Nick at - nmnorris@bigpond.net.au or Justin Kelly at jjkelly@bigpond.net.au RUCC - JUNIOR CRICKET This season Rovers United are looking to field the following junior teams, U / 16, U / 14 & U / 12. Training is Wednesday afternoon for the U/12's & U/14's and Thursday nights for our U/16's, Anyone interested in helping out with coaching, scoring or umpiring or most importantly would like to play, please contact our - Club's Development Coach Mr. Stewart Kreltszheim on 0409 139 919 or just pop down to training. RUCC - A GOOD SPORTS CLUB
RUCC along with our parent club, the Wangaratta Rovers Football Club are associated with The Good Sports program. This is a partnership between the Australian Drug Foundation, national, state, regional and local sports bodies, and the government sector to develop a safer and healthier community. It indicates Club are associated with The Good Sports program. This is a partnership between the Australian Drug Foundation, national, state, regional and local sports bodies, and the government sector to develop a safer and healthier community. It indicates clubs are associated with The Good Sports program. This is a partnership between the Australian Drug Foundation, national, state, regional and local sports bodies, and the government sector to develop a safer and healthier community. For more info please click on the Good Sports Logo. Annual subscriptions are now due. The cost is $100 or $70 for players who are currently full time students. Players should pay our Treasurer or to the junior Team Managers at training or team selection on a Thursday night.
If there is anyone who wants to work out a payment scheme please contact club Treasurer, Ant Lawler. (See the Contacts Page or see him at team selection.) WRFNC / RUCC Strategic Plan - 2005 to 2010.Please find the club's attached 2005 - 2010 Strategic Plan. The Wangaratta Rovers Football Club Inc. (WRFC) has recently developed a comprehensive plan to take our club to a new level of community involvement and competitive success. Planning is a primary function of management. Because plans set the basis for leadership, organisational structure and evaluation, it is important to establish a sound planning foundation. Planning is essential if we are to remain competitive & to maintain a positive relationship between the club and our community. Click on this link to view attachment. 20005/ 06 Annual Reports & Financial StatementsPlease find attached, the 2005 WRFNC / RUCC Annual Reports & Financial Statements tabled at the Club's AGM held on Tuesday evening, 6th December, 2006. Click on this link to view attachment. Daylight Savings - ReminderDaylight Savings - Starts : - Sunday October 6, 2008 all clocks go forward 1 hour & - Finishes: - Sunday April 5, 2009 all clocks go back 1 hour.
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