Royston R.U.F.C 1961-2013

2013/14 Season

FIXTURE CARD

Affiliated to the Rugby Football Union, The Herts R.F.U. and The Herts Society of R.F.U. Referees

ROYSTON R.U.F.C.

The Heath Sports Club, Baldock Road, Royston, SG8 5BG Tel. 01763 243613

www.roystonrugbyclub.co.uk facebook.com/roystonrugbyclub

Colours: Black and White Shirts, Black Shorts and Socks.

Main Committee

President: Jamie Johnson

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Chairman: Colin Letch

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Vice-Chairman: Dan Fox

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Secretary: Sara Sirett

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Treasurer: Vicky Green

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Sponsorship: Ollie Brook

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Fixtures Secretary: Godfrey Everett

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Social Secretary: Billy Richardson

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Press Secretary: Michael Schurch

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Volunteer Co-ordinator: Angela Winter

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Coaching Co-ordinator: Jamie Johnson

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Junior Memb. And Web Dafydd Hudd

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Schools Liaison: Kevin Green

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Welfare Officers: Mike Moss

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Jamie Johnson

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Senior Team

Senior Coach Robert Turner

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Team Manager Nick Alford

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1st XV Captain Damien Fouracres

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2nd XV Captain David Ayliffe

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Veterans XV: Colin Letch

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Minis and Junior Coaches

U6 Sarah Hill/Sara Sirett 07778848500 U7 Hugh Murfitt 07766106940 U8 Jamie Green 07411140064 U9 Simon Rees U10 Dafydd Hudd 07881466223 U11 Andy Pocock 07941403860 U12 Toby Baker 07533295103 U13 Alan Ponsford 07767004011 U15 Jon Simons 07798503755 U16 David Ayliffe 07775507590 GU15/GU18 Jamie Johnson 07850068208

President Foreword

Welcome to the 2013-14 Season. Last year will go down as one of the best ever in Royston's 50-year history, certainly the best in the League-era. The 1st XV were runners up in Herts/Middlesex II, only deprived of the League title by the fact that we had been docked 5 points at the start of the season for failing to fulfil our last fixture of the previous year. They also won the Herts President's Trophy, runners-up in the county merit table for league results and winners of the Jimmy Little Trophy for best points ratio in the County (Points for divided by points against - ours was 7.90, the next best was 4.89). We have yet to receive the Trophy as last year's winners were The Mount, a category C prison, who play no away games and may well have melted down the trophy by now! The u15 XV matched the 1st XV in all except the points scored, finishing runners up in their Herts /Middlesex league and winning the County Cup competition at that level with a comprehensive victory over Old Albanians. The 2nd XV and u14 XV both had good seasons, finishing respectably in mid-table. The u14s and u15s both went on tour and thoroughly enjoyed the end-of-season ritual. Meanwhile, in the Minis, the u12s won the Barkers Butts Trophy in Coventry and geared up for a new season of League rugby as u13s. The u7s, having embraced the new 4-a-side format of the game, went to the non-competitive Hertfordshire Tag festival and won the only trophy on offer, the Spirit of Rugby, for the outstanding behaviour of players, parents and coaches, a tribute to Coach of the Year Jamie Green, Fergus McAuliffe and the other helpers. There were plenty of other outstanding performances by Royston teams, which bodes well for the future. The benefit of starting Mini Rugby back in 1991, is certainly paying dividends as, by the end of the season, eleven of the 1st XV squad had come up through the ranks, not to mention the 1st XV coach, Rob Turner, whose achievements were recognised by the County as one of the Club's Volunteers of the Year. The other award winner was Angela Winter, the Club Volunteer Organiser, who has helped create a network of parents and friends that keeps the Club going. Chairman, Colin Letch, has combined his committee duties with coaching the u14s, playing for both senior teams and captaining the winning team in the Club Summer Touch Tournament. We reluctantly say goodbye to Tiff Letch, who has fulfilled the role of Secretary for the last two seasons despite the lure of the Netball Team, for whom she will be Secretary next season. We welcome Sara Sirett as the new Secretary, who obviously decided that with a son playing for the 1st XV and a husband watching, if she cannot beat them, join them! Finally, Congratulations to Scott Easy for captaining such a successful team, for the second time, and good luck to Damien Fouracres who takes over the position next season. Let us carry on next season as we did the last, playing excellent rugby with plenty of skill and enthusiasm and in the right spirit. Jamie

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T&B, who undertake building contracts for both

public and private clients throughout the South-

East, are now proud to offer their full support to

the continued development of Royston RUFC.

Players’ Code of Conduct

Players will

1. Respect the opposition;

2. Always accept the referee’s decision;

3. Obey their coaches and try to learn what they are told;

Parents will

1. Bring their children to rugby on time, properly equipped with boots, gumshield (if appropriate) and

suitable rugby clothes, mindful of weather conditions;

2. Encourage their children by watching training sessions and matches whenever possible;

3. Inform the coaches when their children are unavailable;

4. Inform the coaches when they cannot stay to watch;

5. Inform the coaches if they are taking responsibility for other children;

6. Not argue with the referee;

7. Applaud good play by the opposition;

8. Endeavour to keep the public areas of the Royston clubhouse (including the patio) free of mud;

9. Make similar efforts in respect of other clubs’ facilities.

Continuing to support Royston Rugby club in all its

activities, across all age groups

HSC wishes RRFC a very successful season

Unit 3, Greenfield, Orchard Road Industrial Estate, Royston, Herts, SG8 5HN

01763 245588

Important Information

Subscriptions Mini and junior subscription for this season will be £45 for all age groups and £30 per child thereafter for the year. Over an

8 month period this works out at £1.25 per week which helps the club provide 2 hrs training, after-match teas, qualified

coaching, the new changing rooms, pitches, equipment, festivals and awards. Please arrange to pay on Sunday mornings or

contact Daf Hudd (07881466223) to renew or register.

Senior subscription for the 2011/2012 season will be £70 with a £10 discount applied if paid before 1st October 2011.

Match fees will stay at £7 per game, £3.50 for student or employed. Please bring cash or cheque to training or contact

Jason Turks (07739401341) if you wish to play for the senior sides this season, no pay, no play.

Senior Training and Selection

Training sessions are at the Club beginning at 7.00 p.m. Tuesday evenings. Make the effort; it is worthwhile for the

enjoyment of your game and also to the success of the club on the pitch on Saturdays. We have a new senior coach in

Robert Turner who is bringing a fresh new approach to training and is organising, alongside the committee, a structured

training plan for the senior sides.

If you are unable to play, or doubtful, please let your team captain know as soon as possible. This helps prevent problems

in assembling teams later in the week. You all swear about the late cry-offs – try not to be one. If you are available but not

selected, let a team captain know and turn up on Saturday at the earliest meet time with your kit. You may well get a

game, even if only as a substitute.

Turn up on time – you need to be well prepared to play effectively. If the weather is poor DO NOT ASSUME games are

cancelled as the venue may be changed or an alternative fixture arranged at short notice.

If you have not been informed of your selection by Thursday contact any team captain or look on the Club website:

www.roystonrugbyclub.co.uk. The new website is a great tool to update everyone of club news, fixtures & results and

upcoming events. Please sign up today and keep in touch, we can start to provide team sheets and selection emails every

week, you can upload photos or browse through others and as a club we can notify you of important information.

Youth and Mini Rugby

This is the future. The Youth and Mini sections train from 10.30 to 12.00 on a Sunday morning. All coaches require CRB

vetting (a straightforward form to complete and proof of identity), but occasional helpers are also welcome. If you have

never been to the Club on a Sunday morning and seen how many youngsters take part in training, you would be

astonished; we have over 150 children registered from age 6 to 18.

For those already taking part, remember we are always recruiting new players and volunteers. If you know someone who

would like to play, of any age or ability, provide first aid or even run raffles or help in anyway please get in touch. The club

relies on volunteers and through the effort of everyone who supports the club, it has become one of the largest

community groups in Royston.

Mid-week junior training is now taking place; the U15s are training on Wednesday evening at 6pm and the U16s on

Thursday evening, also at 6pm. Current turn-outs are great and the extra skills learnt and time spent together will, no

doubt, make the upcoming season more enjoyable and successful.

Please also familiarise yourself with the club’s new website, www.roystonrugbyclub.co.uk. It’s a great tool to update

players, parents and supporters of our club with the latest news, fixtures & results for all ages, photos and upcoming

events. Please upload all the photo’s you have and share them with other parents and players. Sign up today and keep in

touch, we will inform all of important club news and information through the site

Insurance

The Club carries the minimum R.F.U. cover for death, loss of eyes, arms and other appendages. It does NOT cover loss of

earnings. This is your responsibility.

Our highly experienced team has steadfast principles of delivering a professional, honest approach to the successful sale, purchase or letting of property. Our ethos is to exceed a

client’s expectations of Estate & Letting Agents

Tel: 01763 247788 http://www.marshallsproperties.co.uk/

Mini and Junior Kit Sponsors

TaxAssist Accountants Royston provide a wide range of accountancy services including tax returns, payroll and

bookkeeping. The TaxAssist Accountants in Royston are a part of the largest network of accountants in the UK and offer

a huge range of experience and expertise to over 36,000 small businesses.

Tel: 0800 0523 555 http://www.taxassist.co.uk/accountants/royston/

Welfare Statement

Royston Rugby Club takes safety and welfare seriously and is committed to good practice in all aspects of club

activities to ensure that all members, regardless of age, can enjoy rugby and club activities safely and

enjoyably.

We achieved Seal of Approval status in summer 2007 and take our responsibilities seriously. Please see

appropriate policies and practices relating to child protection, health and safety and first aid.

Coaches and helpers at the club are trained and frequently updated with the latest policies and all junior

coaches and club officials are CRB checked. However, ALL club members have a responsibility to familiarise

themselves with basic safety and first aid procedures including the location of the nearest phone to call for

medical assistance and the post code of the club to provide paramedics with accurate location information for

a speedy response. The postcode of the club is SG8 5BG.

Child Protection Policy

At Royston Rugby Club we believe that taking part in our sport should be a positive and enjoyable part of

children’s lives. We want to make sure that children are protected and kept safe from physical, sexual and

emotional harm while they are with the Club’s coaches, helpers and other volunteers.

To do this we have these aims:

1. All coaches will go on a START Coaching Rugby Union Course before they begin working with

children.

2. All coaches and other volunteers will have a job description.

3. There will be women coaches as well as men.

4. All coaches will be qualified to Preliminary Award level before they are allowed to be the Head Coach

of an age group.

5. The Club will encourage and help coaches stay up-to-date with rugby, coaching and child protection

issues. Each lead Coach will attend an NCF Coach Protection Workshop.

6. All coaches will be given a copy of the Club’s Code of Conduct for Coaches and be expected to keep to

it at all times.

7. We will keep written records of attendance, parental consent and accidents.

8. We will provide a written Health and Safety policy covering fire procedures, telephone access and first

aid and emergency procedures.

9. We will provide coaches and parents with a written procedure for dealing with accusations or

suspicions of child abuse.

10. As a club, we will promote ‘fair play’ and always play within the spirit of the laws and the letter of the

continuum.

11. We will identify a person whose role it is to deal with any concerns about physical, sexual or

emotional abuse within the club.

2013/2014 Club Fixtures

1st

XV

Opposition Game Type Kick off Notes

Aug. 31st Saffron Walden H club game 3pm

Sept. 7th Hitchin A Friendly

14th Bank of England A League 3.00pm

21st Cheshunt H League 3.00pm

28th O.Millhillians A League 3.00pm

Oct. 5th Imperial Medicals A League 2.45pm

12th Verulamians H League

19th Cup 2.45pm

26th Belsize Park A League 2.45pm

Nov. 2nd Haringey H League 2.30pm

9th O.Actonians A League

16th Hatfield A Cup 2.30pm Herts Trophy

17th O.Ashmolean/Hatfield A League 2.30pm

23rd Hackney H League

30th Kilburn Cosmos A League 3.00pm

Dec. 7th Barnet Elizabethans H League

14th Cheshunt A League 2.15pm

21st

28th

2.15pm

Jan. 4th O.Millhillians H League 2.15pm

11th Imperial Medicals H League 2.15pm

18th 2.15pm

25th Verulamians A League 2.30pm

Feb. 1st 2.30pm

8th Belsize Park H League 2.30pm

15th Haringey A League 2.30pm

22nd Hitchin H Friendly 2.45pm

Mar. 1st O.Actonians H League 2.45pm

8th Hackney A League 2.45pm

15th 2.45pm

22nd Kilburn Cosmos H League

29th 3.00pm

Apr. 5th Barnet Elizabethans A League 3.00pm

12th Bank of England H League

19th

26th

2nd

XV

Opposition Game Type Kick off Notes

Aug. 31st Saffron Walden H Trial game

Sept. 7th Bury St.Edmunds III H

14th Cambridge Exiles A Premiere L

21st Saffron Walden II A Premiere L

28th Newmarket Dev. H Premiere L

Oct. 5th Ely Dev. H Premiere L

12th March Bears A Premiere L

19th Shelford IV A Premiere L

26th GK Cup

Nov. 2nd Cambourne H Australia 1700

9th Argentina 1500

16th New Zealand 1500

23rd Cantabridgians II H Premiere L

30th GK cup

Dec. 7th Cottenham Renegades A Premiere L

14th Sawston A Premiere L

21st Shelford V (Vets) H Vets game

28th

Jan. 4th Bury St.Edmunds III A

11th Cambridge Exiles H Premiere L

18th Saffron Walden II H Premiere L

25th Newmarket Dev. A Premiere L

Feb. 1st Ely Dev. A Premiere L France 1700

8th GK Plate Scotland 1700

15th March Bears H Premiere L

22nd Ireland 1400

Mar. 1st Shelford IV H Premiere L

8th Cambourne A L Wales 1500

15th Italy 1230

22nd GK Semi finals

29th Cantabridgians II A Premiere L

Apr. 5th Cottenham Renegades H Premiere L

12th Sawston H Premiere l

19th Easter

26th GK Finals

Under 16s

Opposition

Sept. 1st

8th

15th Herts 7s

22nd Wasps B A

29th Saffron Walden A

Oct. 6th Hitchin B H

13th

20th Stevenage H

27th

Nov.3rd Bedford B A

10th Cambs Cup (TBC)

17th

24th Barnet H

Dec. 1st

8th Cheshunt H

15th Cambs Cup (TBC)

22nd

29th

Jan. 5th Finchley B A

12th Stockwood Park H

19th O.Albanian C A

26th

Feb. 2nd Huntingdon A

9th

16th Saffron Walden H

23rd

Mar. 2nd Tring B A

9th

16th Watford H

23rd

30th Cheshunt A

Apr. 6th

13th

20th

27th

Under 15s

Opposition

Sept. 1st

8th

15th Peterborough H

22nd

29th Tabard A

Oct. 6th

13th Chelmsford A

20th Barnet TBC

27th Bank of England H

Nov.3rd

10th Ely H

17th

24th Ampthill A

Dec. 1st

8th Biggleswade H

15th

22nd

29th

Jan. 5th

12th Chelmsford H

19th

26th Watford A

Feb. 2nd Huntingdon A

9th Saffron Walden A

16th

23rd

Mar. 2nd Saracens B H

9th Barnet TBC

16th

23rd Letchworth A

30th

Apr. 6th

13th

20th

27th

Under 13s

Opposition

Sept. 1st

8th

15th Letchworth Fest A

22nd

29th Wasps B A

Oct. 6th

13th Datchworth H

20th

27th

Nov.3rd

10th Ruislip A

17th

24th Ealing B A

Dec. 1st

8th B.Stortford B H

15th Ely A

22nd

29th

Jan. 5th Dunstablians H

12th London Scottish A

19th Ruislip H

26th Cottenham A

Feb. 2nd Huntingdon A

9th Saffron Walden A

16th

23rd

Mar. 2nd Teddington B H

9th Cottenham H

16th

23rd Barnet A

30th

Apr. 6th Coventry Fest. A

13th

20th

27th

Minis

Opposition

Sept. 1st

8th

15th

22nd

29th

Oct. 6th N.Herts Letchworth

13th

20th St.Ives

27th

Nov.3rd Cottenham H

10th

17th

24th

Dec. 1st

8th

15th Saffron Walden A

22nd

29th

Jan. 5th

12th

19th Stockwood Park A

26th

Feb. 2nd Saffron Walden H

9th Letchworth H

16th

23rd Cambridge A

Mar. 2nd

9th Cottenham A

16th

23rd Wendens Ambo Festival TBC

30th Herts Contact Competition

Apr. 6th

13th

20th

27th Herts Tag Competition

UPCOMING EVENTS

26th

OCT 2013 Senior Halloween Disco @ the heath

27th

OCT 2013 Kids Halloween Disco @ the heath

23rd

NOV 2013 VPs Dinner @ the heath

14th

DEC 2013 Christmas Dinner @ the heath

8th

FEB 2014 VPs Dinner @the heath

1st

MARCH 2014 Auction of Promise @ the heath

April TBA Rugby Club Shoot/family fun day

2nd

MAY 2014 End of Season Dinner

May TBA Senior Rugby Tour

5th

July 2014 Touch Tournament