Round 8 of our SMS Ad Campaign

Do you want to see how the STORMERS make mince meat out of the BULLS on Saturday, 11th June at Newlands.

All you have to do to watch this live is by generously DONATING a R10.00 by SMSing the word SILVERTREE and your NAME to 38198 and you could be rewarded 2 x Grand stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands. SMS DONATION cost R10.00 and all proceeds go towards Silvertree RFC, in aid of much needed FUNDING for our 2011 Rugby Season. Closing date Thursday 9/06/2011 at 12pm. Donators will be notified via sms. T&C’s apply. All Entries will go into a draw for a Framed Autographed DHL STORMERS Jersey at the end of the Super 15 Rugby Series.

Terms and Conditions to SMS Campaign:

1. Campaign runs until 12pm Thursday 9 June 2011. 2. A gift consists of 2 Super 15 Grand Stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands for the Stormers vs Bulls game. 3. Gifts are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. 4. Draw will take place on 9 June 2011 at 7pm. 5. To enter the campaign, the donators needs to SMS silvertree and your name to 38198 to donate towards the SILVERTREE RFC. 6. SMS Donation cost R10,00 per SMS and free SMS’s do not apply. 7. There is no restriction on the number of times you may enter the Campaign. 8. Charges still apply to invalid and multiple entries. 9. By donating to the campaign, donators agree to receive campaign related communication from Silvertree RFC. 10. Campaign is open to Vodacom, MTN, Cell C & Virgin Mobile. 11. Silvertree RFC reserves the right to stop the campaign at any given time. Silvertree RFC also reserves the right to change the terms and conditions, which will be effective from the date of publication in any media. 12. Donators will be notified telephonically or sms. 13. There is no travel involved in this prize. Each winner and their friend are responsible for getting to and from the designated venue. 14. If a donator cannot be contacted after three attempts, they will forfeit their gift and be replaced with the next valid donation drawn. 15. Gifts must be collected at the stadium on the day of the match being 11 June 2011. 16. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 17. Donators may, at no remuneration, be required to have their photo taken and participate in marketing activities for the competition sponsors. 18. Competition only valid in the Republic of South Africa. 19. E&OE (Error and Omissions Excepted). 20.By submitting a donation, donators accept the above terms and conditions. 21. Campaign is open to everyone.

Round 7 of our Sms Ad Campaign

The battle between the CRUSADERS and the STORMERS is on Saturday, 7^th May at Newlands. All you have to do to watch this live is generously DONATE a R10.00 by SMSing the word SILVERTREE and your NAME to 38983 and you could be awarded 2 x Grand stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands. SMS DONATION cost R10.00 and all proceeds go towards Silvertree RFC, in aid of much needed FUNDING for our 2011 Rugby Season. Closing date Thursday 05/05/2011 at 12pm. Donators will be notified via sms. T&C’s apply. All Entries will go into a draw for a Framed Autographed DHL STORMERS Jersey at the end of the Super 15 Rugby Series.

Terms and Conditions to SMS Campaign:

1. Campaign runs until 12pm Thursday 5 May 2011, 2. A gift consists of 2 Super 15 Grand Stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands for the Stormers vs Crusaders game. 3. Gifts are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.4. Draw will take place on 5 May 2011 at 7pm. 5. To enter the campaign, the donators needs to SMS silvertree and your name to 38983 to donate towards the SILVERTREE RFC . 6. SMS Donation cost R10,00 per SMS and free SMS’s do not apply. 7. There is no restriction on the number of times you may enter the Campaign. 8. Charges still apply to invalid and multiple entries. 9. By donating to the campaign, donators agree to receive campaign related communication from Silvertree RFC. 10. Campaign is open to Vodacom, MTN, Cell C & Virgin Mobile. 11. Silvertree RFC reserves the right to stop the campaign at any given time. Silvertree RFC also reserves the right to change the terms and conditions, which will be effective from the date of publication in any media. 12. Donators will be notified telephonically or sms. 13. There is no travel involved in this prize. Each winner and their friend are responsible for getting to and from the designated venue. 14. If a donator cannot be contacted after three attempts, they will forfeit their gift and be replaced with the next valid donation drawn. 15. Gifts must be collected at the stadium on the day of the match being 7 May 2011. 16. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 17. Donators may, at no remuneration, be required to have their photo taken and participate in marketing activities for the competition sponsors. 18. Competition only valid in the Republic of South Africa. 19. E&OE (Error and Omissions Excepted) . 20.By submitting a donation, donators accept the above terms and conditions. 21. Campaign is open to everyone.

Round 6 of our Sms Ad Campaign

The SHARKS has escaped their tank in Durban and on their way to Newlands where they gonna hit a big STORMers on

Saturday, 30 April at Newlands. All you have to do to watch this live attack is generously DONATE a R10.00 by SMSing the word SILVERTREE and your NAME to 38983 and you could be awarded 2 x Grand stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands. SMS DONATION cost R10.00 and all proceeds go towards Silvertree RFC, in aid of much needed FUNDING for our 2011 Rugby Season. Closing date Thursday 28/04/2011 at 12pm. Donators will be notified via sms. T&C’s apply. All Entries will go into a draw for a Framed Autographed DHL STORMERS Jersey at the end of the Super 15 Rugby Series.

Terms and Conditions to SMS Campaign:

1. Campaign runs until 12pm Thursday 28 April 2011, 2. A gift consists of 2 Super 15 Grand Stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands for the Stormers vs Sharks game. 3. Gifts are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.4. Draw will take place on 29 April 2011 at 7pm. 5. To enter the campaign, the donators needs to SMS silvertree and your name to 38983 to donate towards the SILVERTREE RFC . 6. SMS Donation cost R10,00 per SMS and free SMS’s do not apply. 7. There is no restriction on the number of times you may enter the Campaign. 8. Charges still apply to invalid and multiple entries. 9. By donating to the campaign, donators agree to receive campaign related communication from Silvertree RFC. 10. Campaign is open to Vodacom, MTN, Cell C & Virgin Mobile. 11. Silvertree RFC reserves the right to stop the campaign at any given time. Silvertree RFC also reserves the right to change the terms and conditions, which will be effective from the date of publication in any media. 12. Donators will be notified telephonically or sms. 13. There is no travel involved in this prize. Each winner and their friend are responsible for getting to and from the designated venue. 14. If a donator cannot be contacted after three attempts, they will forfeit their gift and be replaced with the next valid donation drawn. 15. Gifts must be collected at the stadium on the day of the match being 30 April 2011. 16. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 17. Donators may, at no remuneration, be required to have their photo taken and participate in marketing activities for the competition sponsors. 18. Competition only valid in the Republic of South Africa. 19. E&OE (Error and Omissions Excepted) . 20.By submitting a donation, donators accept the above terms and conditions. 21. Campaign is open to everyone.

Round 5 of our Sms Ad Campaign

Newlands is about to be painted REDs on Saturday, 9 April 2011 but a STORMers will come and tackle them away in blue. To watch this Blitz Kick-off live SMS the word SILVERTREE and your NAME to 38983 for 2 x Grand stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands. SMS cost R10.00 and all proceeds go towards Silvertree RFC, in aid of much needed funding for our 2011 Rugby Season. Closing date Thursday 07/04/2011 at 12pm. Winners will be notified via sms. T&C’s apply. All Entries will go into a draw for a Framed Autographed DHL STORMERS Jersey at the end of the Super 15 Rugby Series.

Terms and Conditions to SMS Competition:

1. Competition runs until 12pm Thursday 7 April 2011, 2. A prize consists of 2 Super 15 Grand Stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands for the Stormers vs Reds game. 3. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.4. Draw will take place on 7 April at 7pm. 5. To enter the competition, the entrant needs to SMS silvertree and your name to 38983 to donate towards the SILVERTREE RFC . 6. SMS’s cost R10,00 per SMS and free SMS’s do not apply. 7. There is no restriction on the number of times you may enter the Competition. 8. Charges still apply to invalid and multiple entries. 9. By entering the competition, entrants agree to receive competition related communication from Silvertree RFC. 10. Competition is open to Vodacom, MTN, Cell C & Virgin Mobile. 11. Silvertree RFC reserves the right to stop the competition at any given time. Silvertree RFC also reserves the right to change the terms and conditions, which will be effective from the date of publication in any media. 12. Winners will be notified telephonically or sms. 13. There is no travel involved in this prize. Each winner and their friend are responsible for getting to and from the designated venue. 14. If a winner cannot be contacted after three attempts, they will forfeit their prize and be replaced with the next valid entry drawn. 15. Prizes must be collected at the stadium on the day of the match being 9 April 2011. 16. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 17. Winners may, at no remuneration, be required to have their photo taken and participate in marketing activities for the competition sponsors. 18. Competition only valid in the Republic of South Africa. 19. E&OE (Error and Omissions Excepted) . 20.By submitting an entry, entrants accept the above terms and conditions. 21. Competition is open to everyone.

Round 4 of our Sms Ad Campaign

A WESTERN FORCE is coming to Newlands on Saturday, 26 March 2011 but beware of a STORMers that will crash tackle them. To watch this Blitz Kick-off live SMS the word SILVERTREE and your NAME to 38983 for 2 x Grand stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands. SMS cost R10.00 and all proceeds go towards Silvertree RFC, in aid of much needed funding for our 2011 Rugby Season. Closing date Thursday 24/03/2011 at 12pm. Winners will be notified via sms. T&C’s apply. All Entries will go into a draw for a Framed Autographed DHL STORMERS Jersey at the end of the Super 15 Rugby Series.

Terms and Conditions to SMS Competition:

1. Competition runs until 12pm Thursday 24 March 2011. 2. A prize consists of 2 Super 15 Grand Stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands for the Stormers vs Western Force game. 3. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.4. Draw will take place on 24 March 2011 at 7pm. 5. To enter the competition, the entrant needs to SMS silvertree and your name to 38983 to donate towards the SILVERTREE RFC. 6. SMS’s cost R10,00 per SMS and free SMS’s do not apply. 7. There is no restriction on the number of times you may enter the Competition. 8. Charges still apply to invalid and multiple entries. 9. By entering the competition, entrants agree to receive competition related communication from Silvertree RFC. 10. Competition is open to Vodacom, MTN, Cell C & Virgin Mobile. 11. Silvertree RFC reserves the right to stop the competition at any given time. Silvertree RFC also reserves the right to change the terms and conditions, which will be effective from the date of publication in any media. 12. Winners will be notified telephonically or sms. 13. There is no travel involved in this prize. Each winner and their friend are responsible for getting to and from the designated venue. 14. If a winner cannot be contacted after three attempts, they will forfeit their prize and be replaced with the next valid entry drawn. 15. Prizes must be collected at the stadium on the day of the match being 26 March 2011. 16. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 17. Winners may, at no remuneration, be required to have their photo taken and participate in marketing activities for the competition sponsors. 18. Competition only valid in the Republic of South Africa. 19. E&OE (Error and Omissions Excepted) . 20.By submitting an entry, entrants accept the above terms and conditions. 21. Competition is open to everyone.

Round 3 of our Sms Ad Campaign

Round 3 of our SMS Ad Campaign started on 3 March 2011 and we thank you for participating in round 1 and 2 but as you know this is an ongoing campaign. This weeks lucky draw is for Stormers first international home game of the 2011 Super 15 Series that takes place on Friday, 11 March and you can experience it live! All you have to do is SMS the word SILVERTREE and your NAME to 38983 for 2 x Grand stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands. SMS cost R10.00 and remember all the proceeds go towards Silvertree RFC, in aid of much needed funding for our 2011 Rugby Season. Closing date Thursday 10/03/2011. Winners will be notified telephonically or via sms. T&C’s apply. All Entries will go into a draw for a Framed Autographed DHL STORMERS Jersey at the end of the Super 15 rugby Series.

Terms and Conditions to SMS Competition:

1. Competition runs until 12pm Thursday 10 March 2011, 2. A prize consists of 2 Super 15 Grand Stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands for the Stormers vs Highlanders game. 3. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.4. Draw will take place on 10 March 2011 at 7pm. 5. To enter the competition, the entrant needs to SMS silvertree and your name to 38983 to donate towards the SILVERTREE RFC . 6. SMS’s cost R10,00 per SMS and free SMS’s do not apply. 7. There is no restriction on the number of times you may enter the Competition. 8. Charges still apply to invalid and multiple entries. 9. By entering the competition, entrants agree to receive competition related communication from Silvertree RFC. 10. Competition is open to Vodacom, MTN, Cell C & Virgin Mobile. 11. Silvertree RFC reserves the right to stop the competition at any given time. Silvertree RFC also reserves the right to change the terms and conditions, which will be effective from the date of publication in any media. 12. Winners will be notified telephonically or sms. 13. There is no travel involved in this prize. Each winner and their friend are responsible for getting to and from the designated venue. 14. If a winner cannot be contacted after three attempts, they will forfeit their prize and be replaced with the next valid entry drawn. 15. Prizes must be collected at the stadium on the day of the match being 11 March 2011. 16. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 17. Winners may, at no remuneration, be required to have their photo taken and participate in marketing activities for the competition sponsors. 18. Competition only valid in the Republic of South Africa. 19. E&OE (Error and Omissions Excepted) . 20.By submitting an entry, entrants accept the above terms and conditions. 21. Competition is open to everyone.

Round 2 of our Sms Ad Campaign

We are back with round 2 of our sms ad campaign and we thank each and everyone who supported our first one and we hope that we will have your ongoing support throughout our 2011 Rugby Season.

As you all know the 2011 Super 15 Rugby season has just started and we here at Silvertree RFC would like you to have a chance to experience it live! So if you want to watch the Stormers vs Cheetahs game live at Newlands you should definitely enter our awesome competition for 2 FREE Grand stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands. All you have to do is SMS the word SILVERTREE and your NAME to 38983. SMS cost R10.00 and all proceeds go towards Silvertree RFC, in aid to raise much needed funding for our 2011 Rugby Season. Closing date Thursday 03/03/2011. Winners will be notified via sms. T&C’s apply.

All Entries will go into a draw for a Framed Autographed DHL STORMERS Jersey at the end of the Super 15 rugby Series.

Terms and Conditions to SMS Competition:

1. Competition runs until Thursday 3 March 2011, inclusive.

2. A prize consists of 2 Super 15 Grand Stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands for the Stormers vs Cheetahs game.

3. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

4. Draw will take place Friday 4 March 2011.

5. To enter the competition, the entrant needs to SMS silvertree and your name to 38983 to donate towards the SILVERTREE RFC .

6. SMS’s cost R10,00 per SMS and free SMS’s do not apply.

7. There is no restriction on the number of times you may enter the Competition.

8. Charges still apply to invalid and multiple entries.

9. By entering the competition, entrants agree to receive competition related communication from Silvertree RFC.

10. Competition is open to Vodacom, MTN, Cell C & Virgin Mobile.

11. Silvertree RFC reserves the right to stop the competition at any given time. Silvertree RFC also reserves the right to change the terms and conditions, which will be effective from the date of publication in any media.

12. Winners will be notified telephonically or sms.

13. There is no travel involved in this prize. Each winner and their friend are responsible for getting to and from the designated venue.

14. If a winner cannot be contacted after three attempts, they will forfeit their prize and be replaced with the next valid entry drawn.

15. Prizes must be collected at the stadium on the day of the match being 5 March 2011.

16. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

17. Winners may, at no remuneration, be required to have their photo taken and participate in marketing activities for the competition sponsors.

18. Competition only valid in the Republic of South Africa.

19. E&OE (Error and Omissions Excepted) .

20. By submitting an entry, entrants accept the above terms and conditions.

21. Competition is open to everyone.

The Essence of Rugby!!!

This isn't about two teams taking the field.

Its about taking on the challenge,

Its about the breakaway try,

A good old tight-head and a cheeky smile,

The grace of the sidestep, and cruelty of the hand-off,

The underdog upset,

The big and the small,

The bounce of the ball

Before u think of who wants it more,

Why don't you ask the losing team,

How much they want a second chance....

This is about finding the gap, closing the gap!

The pressure of the up and under on your own line,

This is about determination on your own 5metre line,

The scream of the commentator,

The passion of the die hard fans,

THIS IS THE ESSENCE OF RUGBY!

- Author Unknown -

Silvertree RFC Friendlies for 2011

Date: Saturday, 19 March 2011

Team: Rocklands
Location: Weltevreden Road, Rocklands, Mitchell's Plain

GPS: -34.069867,18.611569

Date: Saturday, 12 March 2011

Team: Garden Tech
Location: Upper Orange & Montreal Ave, Oranjezicht.

Date: Sunday, 6 March 2011

Team: Busy Bees - Juniors included u14, 15 & 16 Seniors - 3rd, 2nd & 1st Teams

Location: Noll Avenue, Athone Industria

GPS: -33.978234, 18.532841

Date: Saturday, 26 February 2011

Team: MIT Rangers

Location: Cnr Thames & Manenberg Ave, Primrose Park

GPS Coordinates: Lat: 33°59'9.11"S Long: 18°33'3.90"E

Date: Sunday, 27 March 2011

Team: Callies - Juniors included
Location: Noll Ave (behind Elite), Athlone Industria 1

Silvertree RFC - Memories of the Brotherhood

Silvertree RFC's SMS Campaign

Silvertree Rugby Football Club is a prominent community club which was established in 1954. With its roots being in District Six, the club and its members were forcibly uprooted through the group areas act to their new found home in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain during the mid 1970’s. The club benefited immense victories at its Lentegeur base, which was known to the opposing teams as the “House of Pain”.

In 1992, with the unification of rugby in South Africa between SARU, and its affiliates, the club fell on misfortune with departure of many of its Provincial Players departing the club to play for money at some of the more affluent clubs.

More recently Silvertree RFC gave up its home ground in Lentegeur when it became clear that it was losing the battle against gangsterism and drugs, with many of the youth in the area succumbing to the drug addiction and gangsterism, its club house being vandalized on a weekly basis over a number of years left Silvertree RFC bereft of resources, as well as members.

Our mission has always been to provide a healthy recreational environment, especially to our younger generation, in building a stable society and through rugby we will equip our players with life skills, uplift and empower Our Community and grant each player the opportunity to make it on a higher level (i.e. Provincial or National Rugby).

We have taken the initiative by inviting all foreign nationals from the continent to partake in a rugby program which we will be starting this season. This is to create awareness and promote the rich rugby heritage of Cape Town and South Africa. We’re planning to start a Silvertree Exiles team which will play as a social 3^rd side for the club; in turn we provide all infrastructure, coaching, transport, etc. We also aim to highlight racism and xenophobia which is rife in our communities our aim is to integrate our communities through rugby.

In 2006 a bold step was taken by the club to move the club back to District Six, in the interim Silvertree RFC secured a field in Observatory. "Malta Park" now became its new home ground.

Silvertree RFC has always taken responsibility for its own financial endurance. Since 2004, Western Province Rugby has stopped giving clubs its stipend, which was approximately R7 000.00 per team x 3 teams.

We have then been only reliant on its members and various community sponsorships to fund the clubs activities i.e. transport, booking of fields, sporting equipment, funding of 3 senior and approximately 6 junior rugby teams ranging from Under 9-10-12-14-16-19 has put the club under immense financial strain. Events such as golf days, concerts, fashion shows have been used to raise funds, the cost of the golf courses, and other venues increasing exponentially year by year as golf clubs found a valuable stream of revenue, leaving less and less for the club hosting the events.

In an endeavour to raise funds, we now find ourselves exploring other options to firstly promote the club on the Social Networking sites i.e. facebook, twitter, etc. which we have now developed into a full social media profile, which we are marketing relentlessly, we however still look to mainstream media for its extensive reach into our communities.

We have started our “SMS AD CAMPAIGN” in conjunction with IMOBI, we plan to market this campaign aggressively in order to raise maximum funding over the coming season, thus helping us to ensure the survival of rugby within our community.

Our appeal is for community minded people to contact the club to assist where ever possible more with donation of their time. And expertise, in administration, coaching, and even players who are keen to develop their rugby skills.

Our Campaign:

SMS the word SILVERTREE and your Name to 38983 and stand a chance to win 2 Super 15 Grand Stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands for the Stormers vs Lions game. SMS cost R10.00. Closing date Thursday 24/02/2011. Winners will be notified via sms. For more information visit www.silvertreerfc.blogspot.com

Terms and Conditions to SMS Competition:

1. Competition runs until Thursday 24 February 2011, inclusive.
2. A prize consists of 2 Super 15 Grand Stand tickets + VIP parking at Newlands for the Stormers vs Lions game
3. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
4. Draw will take place Friday 25 February 2011.
5. To enter the competition, the entrant needs to SMS silvertree and your name to 38983 to donate towards the SILVERTREE RFC
6. SMS’s cost R10.00 per SMS and free SMS’s do not apply.
7. There is no restriction on the number of times you may enter the Competition.
8. Charges still apply to invalid and multiple entries.
9. By entering the competition, entrants agree to receive competition related communication from Silvertree RFC.
10. Competition is open to Vodacom, MTN, Cell C & Virgin Mobile
11. Silvertree RFC reserves the right to stop the competition at any given time. Silvertree RFC also reserves the right to change the terms and conditions, which will be effective from the date of publication in any media.
12. Winners will be notified telephonically or sms.
13. There is no travel involved in this prize. Each winner and their friend are responsible for getting to and from the designated venue.
14. If a winner cannot be contacted after three attempts, they will forfeit their prize and be replaced with the next valid entry drawn.
15. Prizes must be collected at the stadium on the day of the match being 26 February 2011.
16. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
17. Winners may, at no remuneration, be required to have their photo taken and participate in marketing activities for the competition sponsors.
18. Competition only valid in the Republic of South Africa.
19. E&OE (Error and Omissions Excepted) .
20. By submitting an entry, entrants accept the above terms and conditions.

Training with Chad

Training with a dedicated squad

Training commenced yesterday, at 6pm with a small but dedicated squad of players attending. Seemingly we have a great deal of hard work ahead of us, but then as always it's been a case of each and everyone putting their shoulders to the wheel and working our way forward.

See you all at the next training session on Thursday, 20 January 2011 at 6pm. Spread the word and keep following us on Twitter, promoting the Facebook Fan Page and our Blog Site.

Silvertree Community Sports Injury Clinic

Silvertree RFC has developed a partnership with a community clinic. We have established the Silvertree Community Sports Injury Clinic.

This is for the benefit of all players who suffer injury on the field or at a training session and cannot afford the cost of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

Please contact us via email silvertreerfc@gmail.com or sms Mack Johnson on 082 653 5787 should you have any queries or require rehabilitation prior to commencement of training. The details of this partnership will be explained at a later date, when the relationship has been formalized and is available to Silvertree club members only.

Message from Mack

Hey Silvertree Members

Today marked the start of our 2011 campaign,with our first Sunday training session at which started at Mowbray swimming baths and 10km run to and around Rondebosch Common and back to Mowbray.

It ended with a warm down session in the pool.

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Welcome to our Blog

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