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Just a reminder that training gets underway for the men's teams in earnest from Tuesday 4th August 7.00pm
Thereafter training will be twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm and will involve fitness, set piece and technical work.
Anyone interested in contributing half an hour's coaching expertise please contact 1st XV skipper Gary Szulc.
Pre-season training for Chesham Women gets underway on Wednesday 5th August at 7.15 pm.
Whether you are an established player or are new to the game, coaches Steve Moore and Don Marshall will pleased to see you at training.
With the Women's recruiting campaign well underway, Steve hopes the club's efforts to boost the playing numbers will be rewarded with full attendance.
The club target for the Women's squad is 25 players and this season it is hoped that some of the club youth players will be introduced to senior rugby.
A full fixture list for the Women's team is available here.
Topnotch Health Club are offering all members of Chesham Rugby Club the chance to enjoy a free 5-day trial membership. The offer is available until the end of August.
If you decide to join Topnotch they have kindly offered Club members the following:
Topnotch is situated on Amersham Road. Facilities include luxurious changing rooms with separate men and woman private sauna’s, main gymnasium, Powerzone, spinning studio, aerobics studio with a full programme of classes to cater for all tastes and abilities, bar /cafe and sunbed and treatment rooms.
If you would like to know more about Topnotch and this offer please call Gareth Tunstill on 01494 774100.
Saracens vs Northampton Saints
12 September 2009 at Wembley Stadium - Kick off 3.00 pm
Saracens are offering a unique day of Guinness Premiership Rugby, music and entertainment at Wembley Stadium at an unprecedented price.
The day will include live music and entertainment from top acts, plus cheerleaders (whoopee!!) and more. This is a great way to start the season with a bang!
Tickets: Adults £10.00 and Children (under 16) £5.00 By purchasing the tickets as a group we ensure that we all sit together but also that the number of tickets go against our Tier One status at Saracens.
For the last two seasons we have been a Tier One Club which has given us some privileges, if we can retain this status into the new season then we can request visits by Saracens players to provide training sessions etc..
For more on our relationship with Sarries - click here.
If interested in going on the Wembley trip, contact social secretary Anthony Jaycocks - 07772 648809.
I am delighted to captain the Chesham 1st XV during the coming season 2009-2010 and am looking forward to the challenge.
Our form during the second half of last year suggests that, with a lot of hard work, we can be optimistic about the forthcoming campaign. Certainly there is the talent at this club and, with the commitment of the players, I'm sure we'll do well and enjoy our rugby.
It was good to see a reasonable turnout at the players' meeting on Tuesday and for training afterwards. As I said, however, it's important that we get bigger numbers down to training. Those of you who are regulars please get hold of your team mates and persuade them to come down - the more players we have the most we can make of the sessions.
The current fitness work on Tuesdays will continue until Tuesday 4th August, from when we (i.e. the men's teams) will be training twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm. We'll still be doing some fitness work coupled with set piece work for the forwards and whatever you backs get up to! As I mentioned, the idea is for senior club members to contribute coaching expertise, so anyone interested in doing half an hour's coaching from time to time please get in touch.
Aside from the rugby we're also hoping to have fun off the field and AJ has various social events and activities in the pipeline - watch this space. Please try to support his efforts by coming along and bringing your partners and mates along to help put cash behind the bar!
Finally I look forward to seeing you at the club during the season for a quiet pint and maybe one or two noisy ones! Here's to a great season.
Cheers
Gary Szulc, 1st XV captain
The RFUW are seeking volunteers to act as "Legacy Project Officers" for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2010.
If interested, please speak to Morris Hogg in the first instance.
Here's what the RFUW say about the role...
What are Legacy Project Officers?
Legacy Project Officers (LPOs) are volunteers who will be working in a region to plan and deliver projects that will not only benefit the local community and rugby landscape but also promote the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2010.
What is a region?
The RFUW have divided the country into 10 regions: North East, North West , Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands , South, London North, London South, South West South and South West North. All LPOs are responsible for a fairly large area so will need to do quite a lot of travelling.
What are these projects then?
Each LPO will be asked to plan and deliver 3 projects in their region that will promote the WRWC but also have a positive effect on the area involved. The projects should be based around 4 themes: More Players, More Volunteers, More Competition and More Sustainable Clubs. All the projects can be from a different theme or they can all be from the same one; whatever is best for the local situation.
It sounds like a lot to do on my own?
You will be asked to recruit and supervise volunteers to assist you with these projects if required. These can be from clubs, schools, county structures or anyone willing to give it a go! The RFUW will supply you with a contact list to get you started.
Will we get any help?
Absolutely! Each LPO will have a Women’s Rugby Development Manager (WRDM) that will be on hand to help, the Club and Coach Officers (CCOs) from their region will be available at events and there is plenty of support available from the RFUW offices in Twickenham. Also, each LPO will work closely with the Core Volunteer Group (CVG) for their area and will be asked to use their experience and knowledge to plan which projects would be best to run. It would also be a good idea to link in with your local Women and Girls Forum. The RFUW will also give you an information pack to assist you on your way!
This sounds like a big job?
It is an important role that will require dedication and commitment from the volunteers. The RFUW envisage a time commitment of 2-3 hours per week for a total of 12 months (September 2009 to September 2010). Remember though, that LPOs are not working alone and will have massive amounts of support from the RFUW, CVG, RFU and county volunteers.
Will I get any training to help me?
The RFUW will be holding a national training day on 5th September to let you know about us and what we can do to help. We will also be arranging for each LPO to complete a Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Rugby course and a Day Certificate in Sports Leadership. You will also be able to request additional training that will be considered on individual merit. 12 months is a long time.
Will the RFUW assist me financially?
This is a voluntary role and no remuneration can be offered for it. However, the RFUW don’t expect you to be out of pocket whilst carrying out this role. They will be providing a float to each LPO to cover the costs of project delivery, travel and other out of pocket expenses. It would be really helpful if you could keep a record of what the money is spent on and they have included expenses forms in your handbook. There is also the opportunity to learn how to submit funding bids and to link in with your local W & G Forum who also have a small budget.
You will receive:
TUESDAY 14th JULY @ 7.30 PM
Don't forget the players' meeting at the Club on Tuesday 14th July at 7.30 pm.
Issues to be discussed include playing objectives, training, selection, recruitment and social activities.
These issues affect you so please make the effort to attend.
All club members and guests welcome.
Women's rugby is well established at Chesham Rugby Club. We are about to enter our 19th playing season although we can also claim to have played a few fun games pre-1990.
This season the Club has appointed coaches Steve Moore and Don Marshall to improve the playing standards and the introduction of junior women players into adult rugby will be supervised by Jackie Cattell, the Club's CPO.
We are aware that other Bucks clubs may have some adult and junior women players or members who are interested in playing rugby but who may not be getting regular games.
Chesham Rugby Club therefore offers a “ NO STRINGS ATTACHED” invitation to all Bucks clubs and players, whether experienced or just beginning. This offer will take in:
● Friendly Fixtures - Chesham are prepared to field sides which include guest players from other clubs
● Players new to Rugby - Taster Sessions, Seven or Ten a-side games, uncontested scrums, touch rugby with or without contact
● Junior players - Controlled coaching sessions or playing experience for players ready to move into adult rugby
● Training sessions - Wednesday evenings dedicated to women's rugby
For more information please call Danielle Flynn on 07927534488 or Steve Moore on 01494 864871.
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