End of Season a damp squib!

Dear All What a wet end to the season. Its all a bit of an anti climax really. Well you just can't help the weather ! I speak for all that have worked with u7s this year in expressing just how enjoyable it really has been. I have met some fantastic children and also met some terrific people. I am thoroughly looking forward to next year and progressing the children's skills and enhancing their enjoyment. The coaches are meeting up at the end of the month to discuss next years program and where we think we could improve on last year. So watch this space. Team Manager Laura is stepping down, I must express my thanks for the huge effort that Laura has put in this far. Our new team manager is Jane Webster, a big welcome to Jane who I'm sure will make herself known to you.if you have any queries about next year please contact either myself or Jane at janewrugby@gmail.com. Jane has a lot of off season work to do not least to update the database to that end she has asked me to mention if you do NOT intend to join us next year. So just a short note I shall be posting further news as it happens . Kindest Regards Lee

Newbury Tomorrow and Weather!

Dear All

The weather looks dreadfull tomorrow! For those who were at Newbury and Beaconsfield this really would not be any fun at all. I have spoken with the club who are in support of cancelling, we shall post a firm decision at 1 pm today.

Regards

Lee

Selection and Tournanments

Dear All

Just thought I would put this together. Some of you may think that the selection is unfair or biased. We have very difficult decisions to make trying to fit a large amount of players in to a small amount of tournaments balancing availability, ability, coaching and refereeing logistics.

We are increasingly coming up against stronger players and we don't think it's fair for a significantly weaker side to be put against a very strong side and be throughly beaten. This would be very disheartening for the children so to that end we have to be carefull on selection.

Next year club fixtures have already been confirmed, something which us coaches have no influence over. My personal reaction to the fixture list is the "lack of tournaments". I have lodged this with the club and they have said that if I want more tournaments we can enter them so long as I fill the existing fixture schedule. I am currently on the hunt for A, B and C fixtures.

Just to make you aware, we have to send a referee, coach and manager (where poss) to each fixture and we don't think it's good for the club or children to send an inexperienced coach or referee. So if any parent feels they could help, please let us know.

The increase in tournanments will somewhat relieve the situation of players not playing in tournaments. We are also looking at on tournanment days doing a round robin competition either with Windsor and Bracknell who will be in the same position as us. All of this is subject to MRFC approval.

Next year we shall be taking the U9s model and setting up squad system where players will move in and out of squads subject to coaches meeting and review. We shall also be setting up a more efficient monitoring system. Please keep the faith!

Many thanks

Regards Lee Myall

Newbury Sides

Dear All

I did post this on my blog on Tuesday which weas clearly not correct. Sorry !

Sorry for the delay as ever this always takes longer than anticipated.

The squad for Newbury are:

Lions

Harry Finch, Sam Hitchen, Toby Gillard, Lachlan Dengate, Josh Barry, Freddie Fuller, Kieron Herne Smith, Alfie Windsor, Jakob Allen, William Paverly.

Eagles

Ben Morgan, Charlie Myall, Louis Banks, Josh Yewdale, Arron Mussel, Teilo Andrews, Ed Ridley, Isaac Dean, Olies Stam, Josh Dilly.

Any unavailbilties please let us know as soon as possible. I shall post the Newbury details up here as well.

Regards

Lee and Si

Presentation Day

Hi All,

The club has taken the decision to cancel the presentation day this Sunday due to the weather.

The new presentation date will be 16th June starting at 13.15 and finishing at 15.15. That will give everyone time to pack up and get to the bar to watch England play South Africa!

This means that this Sunday will be our last full day of training in preperation for the last tournament of the season, for us! So whilst we will playing in the tournament on the 29th we will not be having a training session on that Sunday.

If you have any questions about any of these dates, please feel free to contact me.

Kind regards

Laura

Coaches Notes

Hi All

Great to be back. Last couple of weeks before the end of the season.

On Sunday as you all know it is presentation day. However we do have one more tournament to go, Newbury, which is on the 29th. Our plan is to do an hours training session in prep for that on Sunday commencing 10 am sharp. This will last till 11. Please can you let us know if you are NOT available for the tournament as we have entered two sides.

Another note, after Newbury MRFC are playing the in the Vets final with hopefully myself, Piers and a few other familiar faces playing. It'd be great for your support!

The coaches are meeting up shortly for a review of the season. We are planning a few changes, in particular bringing in a squad system. From next January we can also start to teach contact. This clearly has to be managed and planned correctly. Myself, the coaches, MRFC and the RFU will be planning this accordingly.

I shall put out a news letter outlining the next season, our plans and structure once the details have been finalised.

See you all Sunday

Kind regards

Lee

Newsletter 15 April

Dear All,

What a bitterly cold day Sunday was, I am hoping this coming Sunday will be warmer!

There were 4 winners of the coach’s trophies this weekend so a big well done to:

Toby Gillard, George Sammes, Josh Barry and Charlie Myall.

Presentation Day

Open Training Session

U6 Race Night

Presentation Day

This coming Sunday 22^nd will be our presentation day. The club have said that if the weather continues being so wet they may postpone the presentation day. The final decision will be made on Friday evening/Saturday morning so please ensure you check the blog site before coming down to training on Sunday. If the day does go ahead the timings will be as follows:

10am – 11am Training as usual

11.15 – Proceedings kick off

13.15 – Presentation wraps up

There are a mix of fun stalls with target practise, shooting alley, sweet stall, coaches touch rugby and much more, so ensure you bring lots of change J

U6 Race Night

There are still some tickets available for the race night being held on the 27^th at the club. It promises to be a great fun evening and it would be fab to be able to support the U6’s. Please contact either myself or Michelle for tickets.

Open Training Session at Adams Park Stadium

The doors of Adams Park is being opened to all fans for a special open training this Monday 23^rd.

All supporters are invited as the London Wasps Director of Rugby puts his squad through their paces on Monday 23^rd April for a session of between 60-90mins kicking off at 18.30.

After the session there will be autograph and photo opportunities with the London Wasps squad.

Entry and parking to the session will be free with the gates opening at 17.30

There is no need to register, just turn up on the night.

That’s it for this week.

Take care everyone.

Laura

Newsletter 1 April

Hi All,

A fairly quick Newsletter this week:

I wanted to remind everyone that there will be no rugby this weekend. We are taking a break for Easter but will be back again on Sunday 15^th April with training at home.

Congratulations to the trophy winners on Sunday : Jack Staunton, Josh Yewdale, Freddie Fuller and Max Allen.

Race Night

The U6’s are holding a fund raising event on the night of the 27^th of April at the club house. It promises to be great fun evening of racing! The tickets are £15 each but that includes a fish and chip supper, a free drink and your first tote bet! If you’re interested please contact Michelle at michellerugby@gmail.com

That’s it everyone, have a fantastic Easter break and we look forward to welcoming you back on Sunday 15^th at the usual place and time.

Kind regards

Laura

Newsletter 18 March

Hi All,

Congratulations to our Coaches trophy winners this week:

Alfie Windsor, Dawid Jablonski, Finlay Moore, Harry Finch and Sam Hitchen.

Next Sunday

Richard, the U6's coach, has kindly offered for those boys not going to the tournaments to join the U6's for a training session.

Minis presentation 22nd April

A very big thank you to the parents who have generously donated money for prizes on our Shooting Alley stall. Also, thank you to all those who have offered their sons nerf guns and bullets for our presentation day. I'm still looking for volunteers to help on the day, please.

U16's Golf Day

Maidenhead RFC U16's Gold Day:

Venue:Castle Royle, Bath Rd, Knowle Hill, Maidenhead, Berkshire

Wednesday 30^th May 1.30pm

Player package; £65

Bacon Roll and Coffee on arrival

18 holes golf, Stableford rules

2 Course dinner and prize giving.

Prizes for;

Best Stableford score, 2^nd and 3^rd

Longest Drive

Nearest pin

Straightest drive

Sponsorship opportunities

£35 per hole

£60 for; longest drive nearest pin straightest drive

*All funds towards Maidenhead under 16 players tour fund to South Africa

Contact. Martin Lloyd martinloyd@aol.com 07973390356

That's it for this week! Good luck to all the teams playing next weekend.

Take care

Laura

U7 Cricket

Hi All,

Coach Simon is going to be running cricket sessions for U7's at the Littlewick Green CC, starting at the end of the rugby season. These sessions will be held on Sunday mornings from 10.00 - 11.30.

He will be running a first come first serve policy capped at 25 children. So, if you are interested please contact him on simon.fuller@hp.com.

Many thanks,

Laura