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RFU tighten rules on Police Checks.
The RFU have recently reviewed their policy regarding the ‘CRB’ checks done for all coaches and helpers involved in junior and mini rugby. These changes mean that :-
a) Everyone must re-submit their CRB check every 3 years
b) A CRB check done for another sport or profession no longer applies to Rugby. A separate CRB check must be done through the RFU. ie Teachers, policemen or coaches who are involved in with young people or who are coaching other sports must submit a separate form to the RFU.
c) No one without a CRB check will be allowed to coach or help after January 1st 2007.
It normally takes 2 or 3 months to process these checks. So for all Northwich coaches or parent helpers who wish to coach must fill in the necessary forms asap. Phil Clarke has all the necessary forms, it only takes 10 mins to fill them in. His phone number is 01606 781441.In September a matrix showing the qualifications of each coach and whether they have a CRB number will be prominently displayed on the club’s notice board. Coaches and helpers, if you know that you haven’t filled in the forms, please do so immediately.
The club risk sanction by the RFU and loss of its Club Mark status if coaches do not have correct checks and appropriate training. The club will be applying the RFU rules very vigorously and will be insisting that all coaches and helpers have also taken part in a Child protection course and a First Aid course. September 2006
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Sale have another fantastic camp at Moss Farm
Sale Sharks held another fantastic Sale Sharks Rugby Camps for both Juniors (up to 13) and Youth (up to 16) at Moss Farm during the October half term.
Juniors
Over 30 excited youngsters aged 6 to 11 enjoyed 3 days rolling around in the mud and improving their rugby with appearances from Sale Sharks new stars John Bryant and Andy Vilk. John also took part in ‘Question and Answer’ sessions and Andy Vilk was on hand to present all the certificates to the children. All the kids also took part in the O2 Kick Pass Run Challenge, and although the scores were low due to the poor conditions, all who took part did really well. The winners were : - 9 and Under - Jack Milne , 10 - 13 Huw Lewis
Finally, all attendees had their photo taken with the Premiership Trophy, and you can look at the photos by clicking this link.
Youth
This was the first of a new batch of Advanced Rugby Camps with 20 youngsters enjoying some first class coaches from Cheshire Community Rugby Coaches, and in addition were able to learn new skills from Sale Sharks stars Jon Bryant and Andy Vilk. The players also had an expert conditioning session from Sale Sharks Nutrition Advisor, Nigel Perkins from EAS and the chance to lift the Premiership Trophy. All the attendees went away with a Sale Sharks Rugby Camp T-shirt as well as rugby skills to work on to improve their game.
All the attendees of both camps received the offer of a free ticket to watch Sale Sharks in action
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Welcome to the 2006-7 season!
Northwich RUFC enter season 2006/7 with a great deal of optimism and enthusiasm. On reflection, we can be proud of our achievements in year 2005/6; we were rightly presented with the BBC North West Community Club of the Year and despite a shaky start our first team finished strongly and ended up in fourth place in the Euromanx South Lancashire and Cheshire League One.
Rugby, in one form or another, is rapidly becoming an all year round sport; in July the Junior Section organized what might turn out to be a Guinness Book of Records entry for the biggest junior tag tournament. Also, at the end of July the Seniors took two teams to the Oldham 10's Tournament and the A team were narrowly beaten in the final. Finally, in August at the Northwich Festival, our Women’s Section hosted and participated in a Women’s 10’s tournament attended by a number of clubs from around the area.
A number of dedicated and visionary members have worked extremely hard over the summer and both Junior and Senior sections appear to be in excellent shape. We have a new 'home grown' 1st XV coach in Mike Penny and a number of high profile players have decided to join what we all hope will be a promotion squad of promising young players.
Our landlords, Vale Royal Borough Council, have invested £30,000 in upgrading the showers, the 1st XV pitch has been improved and a floodlit training area is soon to materialise. There are many other initiatives taking place and as a community club, with the support of our principal sponsor J J Cosgrove, Northwich RUFC and its many other sponsors intend to build upon last seasons achievements.
I look forward with eager anticipation to what promises to be a memorable season and thank you for supporting Northwich RUFC 'The Team of the Town.'
Sam Naylor Chairman September 2006- for more news download the latest newsletter - 2006-7 Start of Season News
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Sale Sharks Rugby Camp comes to Moss Farm
Northwich RUFC are continuing their work to expand their horizons, and are linking up with Premiership Champions Sale Sharks to host two more Sale Sharks Rugby Camps at Moss Farm over the October half term week (from Tuesday October 24th -until October 26th).
Chance to train with Premiership players
Sale Sharks Rugby Camps are very popular across the North West, and their most popular camp last year was held at Moss Farm, with youngsters who love rugby, getting the chance to work on their rugby skills as well as meeting and learning from their heroes. A Sale Sharks Premiership winner will be attending the camp to pass on their experiences, and in addition with Sale Sharks mascot Sharky, a Sale Sharks Expert coach for the Rugby Camp Advanced, and the Premiership Trophy will also be there for the attendees to enjoy. Last year, French Fly Half Daniel Larrachea came down to Moss Farm to pass on his expertise to over 60 young rugby players.
O2 Kick Pass Challenge
If that wasn’t enough, every attendee will get the chance to take part in the O2 Kick Pass Run Challenge, from which 3 North West youngsters will get the opportunity to play on the pitch at Twickenham as well as Sale Sharks Edgeley Park pitch. And finally, every attendee will get a Sale Sharks Rugby Camp T-shirt worth £10 absolutely free.
Two age groups
Sale Sharks will be running two Camps in parallel. The first for players aged 6 – 12, and an Advanced camp for older players aged 13 – 17. Start time is 9.30 am and will finish at 3.30 pm. All the coaching is carried out by coaches who regularly coach junior players and are fully CRB checked.
People wanting more details should go to www.salesharks.com, or call 08712 220120. Places cost £85, but if you book online there is a £5 Off Special Offer, and it is advised you book early to guarantee your place. September 2006
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First Aid Course - 4th & 13th September
Phil Clarke has arranged a special first aid course for all coaches and parent helpers who have not had any formal First aid training. The club will pay for the course but all coaches must apply directly and will then be reimbursed. The course is run by a specialist First Aid training company, and is specifically targeted to rugby. As above the club expects that all its coaches will have some form of first aid training and places on this course will go quickly. So please book as soon as possible. The course will be run at Moss Farm on Monday September 4th & Wednesday September 13th between 6-9 pm. To register for the course :-
1) Download a registration form following the link to the relevant page on the STA website, where there is further information and the application form for candidates: http://www.sta.co.uk/rugby/rfu.html The booking reference number for the course is: RFU/00000040
2. Complete the form with this reference and return with payment to STA
3. After successful completion of the course, award certificates will be dispatched to individuals by the STA.
Cost - Registration fees of £50 per person (payable to the STA) includes training manual, certificate, tutor and first aid training kit. There are a number of sponsored places available at half price courtesy of Mobilis Healthcare - the availability of these will be advised when booking the course.
June 2006
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Coach Education - Warrington 16th & 17th September
The RFU have arranged a new style course for coaches over the weekend of 16th & 17th September. The course features specialised tuition in six different areas and should appeal to both experienced and new coaches alike. Click here to download more information on the course itself and here for an application form. If you have any questions about the course please contact Jane Cliff on 01260 270624 or email at janecliff@therfu.com
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Spring Ball - 120 attend
The club’s Annual Spring Ball was another great success with nearly 120 members and their friends enjoying a night at the Portal Golf course. Thanks go to Ken Houghton for organising the event which again raised valuable funds for the club’s coffers. Some photos of the night are included here. If you’d like to see if we have a picture of you, please contact Simon Bridle who has a CD of over 300 pictures. Call Simon on 01606 881971 or email atsbridle@northwichrufc.co.uk April 2006
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Summer Activities
Sale Sharks Rugby Camp May 30th-June 1st
Guinness Premiership winners Sale Sharks will be hosting one of their successful rugby camps at Knutsford RUFC over the Whit holiday. For more information click here to download a copy of the camp flyer or call 08712 220120 or go to the Sale sharks web site:- www.salesharks.com for more details.
Tag Coaching Course for Teachers and coaches June 19th
Funded via a Sportsmatch grant this course is designed to give a basic knowledge of the game of Tag Rugby and how to introduce it to both boys and girls in an enjoyable and safe manner. The course is an excellent way to learn about the game for those new to the sport, as well as refresher for those with some experience. Venue Moss Farm at 3.45 pm to approx 6pm. Contact Phil Clarke for more information on pclarke@northwichrufc.co.uk or 07730 814162. Click here for an application form:- pdf or word format.
Cheshire Youth Games June 24th
Again this year Northwich will be coaching the 3 rugby teams who will represent Vale Royal at this years Cheshire Youth Games on Saturday 24th June. The teams are :- Year 5 & 6 Mixed Tag, Year 7 & 8 Girls Tag, Year 8 Boys contact. Training is down at Moss Farm every Saturday morning at 10.30 am. For more information on the Games see the SportCheshire web site. www.sportcheshire.org For pictures of previous years events click Cheshire Youth Games
Annual School Tag tournaments May 25th & July 6th.
This year the club will run two of its very popular Annual Tag tournaments for junior schools. The dates planned are :-
Year 3 & 4 Thursday 25th May at Moss Farm - see picture & results
Year 5 & 6 Thursday 6th July at Moss Farm
Proceedings are expected to start as usual at 1.30 pm with teams scheduled to arrive at 1 pm for a briefing at 1.15 pm. For questions about the events, rules, coaching please contact Simon Bridle at 01606 881971 or sbridle@northwichrufc.co.uk
For more details of previous years tournaments please go to our Schools page
‘Give rugby a try’ every Saturday from July 8th
Never played rugby before? Want to give it a try? Well every Saturday morning at Moss Farm you can come down and get free coaching from fully qualified club coaches.
This is a chance for junior players of all ages to come down and try, tag or contact rugby and for existing club players to get rid of those cobwebs. See you down there, from 10.30 till 12.00. Speak to Phil Clarke if you have any questions on 07730 814162
‘Girls Taster Session’ Sunday July 16th @ Sandbach RUFC
Northwich and Sandbach Rugby clubs will be combining forces again this coming season to offer Girls contact rugby at the U14’s & U17’s age groups. A taster session for new and experienced players to try their hand at rugby and meet all the existing players will be taking place at 2pm Download flyer for more information - Directions to Sandbach
Junior AGM July 23rd
The Junior section will run an Annual General meeting at Moss Farm on Sunday 23rd July at 10 am. All Junior members are welcome including players and parents. We will be making important decisions about next season including a new team shirts and sponsorship. The agenda will be :-
1) Minutes of previous AGM 2005
2) Matters arising from previous minutes
3) Election of officers
4) Chairman's Report
5) Secretary & Treasurers Report
6) Head Coaches update
7) Kit proposal for forthcoming season
8) Sponsorship
9) Moss Farm Development
10) CRB & Coach Education & revised RFU guidelines
11) AOB
Martin Johnson Rugby Camps July 26th-28th & August 23rd-25th
A series of the popular Martin Johnson rugby camps will be running over the summer break across the UK. The closest venues will be Warwick (July 26th-28th) and Broughton Park, Manchester (August 23rd-25th). More information on the camps including costs can be found at the dedicated web site www.johnnocamps.com or by calling 0845 122046. A copy of the promotional flyer can be downloaded here - Summer Johnno Camps.
Day at the Races @ Chester Family Fun Day Sunday August 6th
The club is organising a trip to Chester Races Family Funday on 6th August. This is a special day organised by the Chester course and features lots of free fun entertainment in the centre of the course. Numbers allowing, a coach can be organised. Admission is free for children (U15) and £8 for adults. Food and BBQ’s are allowed. If you are interested please contact John Blower on 01606 781598 as soon as possible. Click here to download flyer or for Chester Races - http://www.chester-races.co.uk/fixtures/meeting.php?festival_id=8
Northwich Festival - August 25th-28th
The club has arranged another rich and varied programme for this years’ Northwich Festival. This is the club’s main fund raising event please try to support it in any way you can. Highlights this year will include a bigger and better Cheshire Strongman competition, ‘Song from the heart of Cheshire’ talent contest, Ladies rugby tournament and Live band night. Fro more details of the Festival programme see www.northwich-festival.co.uk. For more details of the Strongman competition see the new dedicated web site at www.ukstrongman-north.co.uk
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Junior Presentations May 7th
The following times and venues have been organised for the end of season presentations.
- U7 to U12 10-12pm @ Moss Farm
Can parents please bring something to help with the buffet ( U 7’s – crisps, U 8’s – cakes, U 9’s – savories, U10’s – sandwiches, U11’s – biscuits, U12’s- chocolaty things)
- U13 Bengal Dynasty see coach for times
- U14 7-9pm Moss Farm Hot food provided
- U15 Bengal Dynasty see coach for times
- U16 7-9pm Moss Farm Hot food provided.
Awards will be for Best player, most improved player and best newcomer. Please can everyone get along, team photos will be taken of all the teams so can everyone come in club kit.
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Cheshire Cup Festival Weekend
This year the Mini’s Cheshire Cup Festival day is March 12th. This year’s competitions will be held at the following venues. (click links for club web sites & directions)
- U7 Bowdon Rugby Club Bowdon Directions - postponed - now Sunday 23rd April
- U8 Wirral Rugby Club Wirral Directions
- U9 Anselmians Rugby Club Anslemians Directions
- U10 Sandbach Rugby Club Sandbach Directions
- U11 Ashton on Mersey Rugby Club Ashton on Mersey Directions postponed - new date soon
- U12 Caldy Rugby Club Caldy Directions
Parents please make sure players have plenty of warm clothing and a hat or anorak if it starts raining. Lunch is usually provided but snacks and drinks are very handy as it is usually a long day. Proceedings usually start early, around 10am. If you are traveling to support your team, you’ll need some change to cover car parking and a program at the destination club. Some clubs do not have much car parking space so go early otherwise you might have a long walk. As some of the pitches are some distance from the respective clubhouse, it is useful for each team to organise some undercover shelter, tent etc. Good luck everyone. February 2006
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Off on tour
The U14’s will be going on tour over Easter. They will be taking part in an organised tournament based at the Haven holidays complex in Ayr, Scotland against teams from across the UK. See http://www.havenholidays.com/Parks/scotlandNorthumberland/craigtara/ . Good luck lads. The U16 were in Dublin in February and although they didn’t win thier matches it was a great experience for the team as they enter the Colts League next season.
Thanks to a couple of successful ‘bag packing’ events in Winsford and sponsorship from Matalan and Pixel8 the club have managed to raise sufficient funding to help with new kit and help with costs of the tours and so make the tour more enjoyable for the team.
U14 Coach Ken Houghton 01606 558677 or email khoughton@northwichrufc.co.uk
U16 Coach Mark Preece. 01606 556334 or email mpreece@northwichrufc.co.uk
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Double celebration for Chairman’s Day
The club continued its celebrations after winning the ‘Sport England Community Club of the Year Award’ at the BBC North West Sports Awards with a chance for the local community to thank the club for its sterling work. A number of local dignitaries took advantage of a special ‘Moss Farm’ welcome on Saturday at the club’s annual Chairman’s Day. Guests also enjoyed watching Northwich beat Oldershaw in emphatic style.
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Third Time Lucky!
The club is celebrating after scooping the prestigious ‘Sport England Community Club of the Year Award’ at the BBC North West Sports Awards. The event, which took place on Monday evening (28th November) at the Midland hotel in Manchester, attracted a number of high profile stars, including Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard, Boxing superstar Amir Khan, along with players from Premiership teams including Manchester City and Wigan Athletic. Simon Bridle (Junior Club Chairman) and Sam Naylor (Club Chairman) took to the stage to accept the award from Carole Hassan, member of the North West Sports Board. On receiving the award Simon Bridle said: “Obviously, this is a huge honour for the club and we are thrilled to bits to receive it. Although only two of us could be present to receive this honour I would like to thank all the club’s helpers, volunteers and sponsors for their support and encouragement. I can only guess that the judges were impressed by not only the range, but the depth of activities the club have and continue to offer in our community. This has included providing the opportunity to play both rugby and tag rugby, for girls and boys of all ages as well to men and now women’s teams.”
Sport England, the body that promotes and invests in community sport, sponsored the award to highlight the amazing achievements being made by clubs involved in sport at the grass roots level. Stewart Kellett, Regional Director for Sport England North West said: “ At Sport England we aim to give people of all ages and abilities the chance to start, stay and succeed in sport and physical activity at every level. “It’s great to see the likes of Wigan Athletic Football Club and Liverpool Football Club and getting recognised for their performance at the top level, but it’s equally as important to recognise the achievements of smaller, grass roots club that are vital to developing the stars of the future.
“I’d like to congratulate Northwich RUFC on winning the award and all the nominees for their fantastic achievements.” The award will be televised on BBC 1 on Friday 2nd December at 11.35pm.
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Halloween Fun!
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