Club 44

Karingal Fc is looking to 2011 to make inroads and take its first chance to win a Premier League PREMIERSHIP.

Both Brendan Lade & Justin Peckett are returning for Season 2011 and with Coach Brenda Dunne and improvement from our younger brigade – OUR TIME IS NOW!

CLUB 44 is an integral part of Karingal FC and this coteries forms the back bone of the Club and it formers players & Supporters whilst honoring a past legend of the club – Justin Groves.

WE WANT YOUR COMMITMENT NOW!

Club 44 2011 Package - $250 – Paid by Round 1

Club Membership – Entry to All Home Games

Insider Email – Regular updates straight from the coach.

4 Guest passes – To allow people entry to game & half time as required (NEW)

C44 Hat – Supplied by Blue Gum

C44 Stubby Holder – Supplied by Blue Gum

$80 Voucher – to be used for drinks / and or clothing per personal requirements – You may put to jacket or but 2 polo’s - The choice is yours.. (NEW)

Half time Function In Rooms for home games – Inc nibbles, beer, wine & soft drink

C44 Day – Beer, Wine & Soft Drink – Round 2 Saturday 30th April 2011 v YCW

This year we are re inventing C44 to add greater value and flexibility and also having C44 Day earlier in the year so we can catch up sooner rather than later!

Club 44 was struck in honour of the memory of Justin Groves, a player who tragically passed away in his twenties.

Year Winner

2004 Ben Gothard

2005 David Measham

2006 Matt Jakobi

2007 Justin Peckett

2008 Steve Charalambous

2009 Robbie Clements

2010 Justin Farrelly

Justin was a passionate Karingal person who wore his heart on his sleeve and it is hoped that members of Club 44 share the passion and desire for success that Justin possessed not only for Karingal but in life. The Groves family has had an association with Karingal for over 30 years and those who have witnessed Justin's father and brother David and Paul supporting the club will understand how much victory would have meant to Justin. The number 44 is symbolic because this is the number Justin wore in all of his games for Karingal.

Above: Justin in action / Paul Groves (Justins Brother), David Measham (2005 winner) Daivd Groves (Justins Dad)

Club 44 retains an element of exclusivity because of its limited membership and provides Karingal with one of its largest source of sponsorship. Club 44 members are noticeable each season because of their exclusive apparel with the Club 44 insignia printed on them.

In 2004 the Groves family struck an annual award to be given at each Presentation Night. The Club 44 award is given to the player exhibiting the qualities that Justin displayed throughout his career.

Courage to perform under adversity, Determination to succeed against stronger opposition and Tenacity to persist until the result is achieved. In addition to a trophy the winner can elect to wear jumper number 44 in the following season, his family feels truly touched by the warmth with which this club has been accepted.

Even with Justins passing he continues to have an emotional and tangible influence on the success of the Karingal Football Club.