Alaimo Day
A little background to Why we play The Alaimo Cup
Ron Alaimo started his lacrosse career as a defender at Malvern at age 16 (1959), and started coaching juniors soon afterwards.
In 1974, Ron, along with his wife & 3 kids, moved to Western Australia where he played for Melville. They returned a year later where he resumed playing & coaching at Malvern.
In 1976 Eddie Toomey convinced him to come and play for Surrey Park because he said that it was crazy for him to drive from Forest Hill to Malvern when Surrey Park was just up the road.
Whilst at Surrey, he not only played, but also coached, became secretary and was a general committee member. He also made friends for life.
But Malvern was always where his heart lay, so in 1979, Ron went back to Malvern where he remained.
He retired for the final time in 1984 (after about 3 retirements and come backs) at age 40.
Throughout his time at Malvern he was secretary, treasurer, on the social committee and a general committee member.
One of his high lights was coaching both under 12’s and D-grade the year Malvern won every premiership.
In October 1993 he was elected President, but very sadly died 3 days later from a sudden heart attack.
Many of Malvern and Surrey Parks senior players and passed players would have fond memories of Ron coaching them. He had a huge passion for the game & a jovial approach to life.
As a result of Ron’s time at both Clubs, and due to the high regard in which he was held, Malvern and Surrey Park play off for the Ron Alaimo cup each year.
Dave Gals Aussie Fundraisers.
Dave is having an Auction night on 31th May
With Lax clothing for kids and adults. So get down there and get some.
Keep the night of June 22 for Dave Gal’s Aussie Fundraiser open. Further details to Follow
To all Coaches Committee members and Lacrosse people if you have anything you want or need to have put in the Mail please remember cut off is Wednesday Mornings. Sticks up and don’t drop the ball. geofffinnigan@hotmail.com
Match Reports
State League
No Report
Division 1
No Report
Division 3
Unfortunately we had to give a walkover which has now ruined any chance of a perfect season. Hopefully we will get some numbers back over the next few weeks and go on to have a great season.
B Grade Women’s
The girls started slowly for this game, luckily so did Willy with the score at 1-2 at half time it was anyone’s game.
In the second half we played a different setup trying to combat Willy’s tall timber and it worked well with us getting back into the game and taking the lead only to be over run Willy by one goal. 6-7
Watch this space as the girls are training hard and are seriously getting their game plan and uniting together as a team.
Under 18’s
This week we are playing Moreland/Eltham at Fleming Park , Albert and Victoria Street
Brunswick East.
Our game time is 11.00am so we need to be there by 10.00am
This is a very important game for us so we need to be at Practice
Subs are now due. $240
If anyone has any problems with this please contact me in confidence.
It does not have to be paid in one hit and payment plans are available.
We do need to make some form of payment to be eligible to play.
If anyone still has any subs outstanding from last year they need to fix it this week.
Under 16’s
No Report
Under 14’s
No Report
Under 12 Black’s
No Report
Under 12 Red
No Report
