Congratulations to Col's Body Shop West Ryde. They are the Hawks Sponsor of the Month for August, 2021.
 
A local business that has supported the Hawks since the competition started in 1976  (44 years). Owned by Col and managed by his son Josh, Col's Body Shop will manage all repairs to cars, utes, trucks and bikes.
 
Cols Body Shop is a leading smash repairer in the Ryde District, with a friendly service, great work ethic and a commitment to quality workmanship. They also take pride in making sure they deliver on time and to the highest standards. They understand how important the  investment into your vehicle is, and they take pride in repairing it to the original manufacturer's finish.
 
Please follow them on: https://www.facebook.com/colsbodyshop/

Col was also an established rep player for the Hawks during the 1970’s – 80‘s era and played in many successful teams that represented the Hawks in Port Macquarie. He also has won numerous local competitions with roughly 7 competitions ranging from Opens, 2nd Div and Over 30’s.

Congratulations to ‘Col's Body Shop’ on being our Sponsor of the Month.
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Always remember to support those who support us!

 Evan Ryper is the ‘Hawks Male Player of the Month’ for August 2021.

Evan is a player on the cusp of moving into our senior program with amazing touch skills and a willingness to push his body through the pain barrier. A player that is well respected by the opposition and loved by his team mates! Evan has been a main stay at the Hawks since making his debut way back in the under 10s as a nine year old. Since then he has navigated his way through many tournaments (JSC and VC) with the Hawks and made an impact with his speed to burn and competitive nature. He brings to the field his off-field ambition to ‘live life with no regret’.

As a player, it is great to earn respect and this is one of his strengths. Twice he has been voted as ‘players player’ by his peers. Evan really enjoys, and makes it his focus to build team morale. To win these ‘Players Player Awards’, shows that he always gives 110% at training and on game day.

Combined with his touch football prowess, Evan is a keen Rugby League player, Soccer player and basketballer at school and at Club level. He is also currently undertaking Year 12 studies at Holy Cross College Ryde. A school that is famous for building wonderful sportsman and even better young men!
Coach and mentor Jamie Clifford said “He is a pleasure to coach and willing to learn as much as he can. Evan creates a positive atmosphere in all of the teams he has been a member of and whilst he is still developing as a player, he always gives 110% and turns up to every training session ready to rip in. He is such a positive influence to be around and is a great asset to any team and the overall club which is reflected in the esteem his peers hold him in”.

Congratulations to Evan on being the Hawks Male Player of the Month for August 2021.

​If you would like to express interest in coaching a Junior representative team for the mighty Hawks in season 21/22, we request that you please complete the form available by clicking on the link below. Applications close Friday 13 August. *** Please note this date has been moved forward following updated advice from the Rep Team Committee.
 
When completing the form, you will be asked to nominate your first preference as follows:
 
Position:
-          Head Coach
-          Assistant Coach
-          Either
 
Team:
-          Choose a specific team from u8s through to u18s; or
-          Tick “Any”
 
You also have the opportunity to nominate a 2nd and 3rd preference for consideration.  This is completely optional though as we are aware that some parents may only have a specific interest in only coaching a specific team.
 
Please pass on this advice to anyone else who you think may be interested in a coaching position as we are always keen to expand our ranks of coaching resources.
 
All applications will be reviewed by the Coaching Committee headed up by Pat Batiste and Barry Gibson. 
 
Outcomes will be discussed with each candidate by the end of August (whether successful in securing preferred spots or not).
 
Please direct any questions about Coaching and qualifications to Pat Batiste.
 
Many thanks and we optimistically look forward to a great season.