BRIXHAM RUGBY CLUB

WELCOME BACK TO THE NEW SEASON
This years rugby week was really well attended with over 105 children aged 7 -15 taking part.. This was one of the most successful weeks we have organised and we would like to thank Tristan Forster , and his team of coaches for all the work they have put in this year.
We would also like to thank all the other helpers that have been working so hard behind
the scenes to make this one of our best yet.
The new season has started well and we wish all the teams success. In particular we wish
the under 16s well in the Fishermans Cup.

BRYAN PITMAN
Youth Chairman

RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL
We are pleased to announce that we have now been awarded the RFU Seal of Approval. This has taken 18 months to complete and we were presented the plaque and certificate on Saturday 5th September by Geoff Simpson from the RFU

DEVON UNDER 16S
Well done to BEN SHARPLES, MARCUS POPE, MARCUS PHILIPS & HARRY DAVIS
FOR BEING SELECTED FOR DEVON UNDER 16s.
ALSO TO JAKE PITMAN FOR BEING INVITED TO THE DEVON SCHOOL OF RUGBY.
Also we wish all the players good luck from the
COACHES /HELPERS AND COMMITTEE

CALLING ALL PARENTS/ GUARDIANS.
If you would be interested in joining our committee please speak to one of the coaches or current members.
All those wishing to join will require a CRB check.

TO ALL PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
SUNDAY MORNINGS
The main clubhouse will not open until 9.45 at the earliest on a Sunday morning. Would all parents please note children being dropped off at the gates before this time will not be supervised. The only time that we would expect any one to be at the ground earlier is in the case of away matches by prior arrangement with the team coaches.
Please Do Not Drop Off or Allow Your Child to be in the grounds of the club
before 9.45am. Thank you

SAFETY NOTICE
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL PLAYERS WEAR GUMSHIELDS AND SHIN PADS WHILST PLAYING &TRAINING. (AN OPPOSING PLAYER HAS RECENTLY LOST A FRONT TOOTH AND HAD THREE OTHER TEETH REARRANGED BECAUSE HE WAS NOT WEARING A GUM SHIELD)..BE WARNED!!!!!!!!!
THESE ARE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE RFU

RUGBY WEEK 2009
A BIG THANK YOU MUST GO TO OUR SPONSORS

MAIN SPONSOR A M SEAFOODS ( FLEETWOOD)

THE FISHING COMMUNITY
RP ADAM
ADMIRAL CLEANING SUPPLIES
TETLEY
PREMIER FOODS
FRANK MANNS
SUNLIGHT LAUNDRY
BRITVIC SOFT DRINKS
DAIRY CREST

NEW PLAYING KIT APPEAL
Next season 2010/2011 we are planning to provide new kit for all our teams. We have therefore started an appeal and we hope to raise £5,000 to help towards this cost.
We held a Fun Day in August which raised £1700 plus we have also been awarded £1000 from the Trawler Race Committee . We have also had a kind donation of £500 from Interline South West which has given us a great start to the appeal.
If you are a business or an individual that would like to donate any money then please contact Bryan Pitman.
We will be holding various Social events during the year to raise further money for this appeal.

CLUB SHOP

We now have various items of stock for sale as listed

TRACK SUITS (SMALL SIZES) £15.00
SHORTS (BADGED) £ 9.50
PLAIN SHORTS (NON BADGED) £ 2.00
PLAIN SOCKS £ 3.00
BRIXHAM SOCKS (NEW STYLE) £ 5.50
STUDS £ 4.00
RUGBY GLOVES £11.00
GUM SHIELDS £ 2.00

OTHER PRODUCTS WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE.
PLEASE SEE JULIE BRYANT OR PHONE HER ON 01803 857838

BOOT / CLOTHING SWAP
We have a selection of second hand boots available in the youth room for players to swap once they have grown out of them. There are various sizes available and we would encourage parents not to throw boots away but to donate them for other players .
Could we please ask that the boots / clothing are cleaned before donating!!

CRB CHECKS
Any person that helps out on a weekly basis in any way with any team must have a Criminal Record Bureau check. These forms are available from Rachel Smith and must be completed as soon as possible. It would also be good if parents that are transporting other players to matches were checked as well .Details from Rachel .

COURSES
During the summer months we have had a number of coaches who have attended both coaching and referees courses. If you feel that you have time to help with one of our teams and would like to be considered for one of the recognised courses then please speak to Colin Champion our Director of Rugby.

SOCIAL
Shane Robinson has now taken on the role of Social Secretary. Various events are being planned for all ages during the season. Please watch the notice board, newsletters and flyers for these events.
EVENTS recently held include
FUNDAY / SHEEP RACING /
EXETER CHIEFS SUPER SATURDAY .
THE BIG SPLASH. @the English Riviera centre

COMING SOON ……….
THE BIG TREASURE HUNT Sunday 15th November @11am . A Family event . Entry is £5 and you could win the first prize of £50.
CHRISTMAS PARTY Sunday 20th December
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Sunday 20th December with £ 500 worth of prizes

CHANGING ROOMS / CRB PERSONEL
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY CRB CHECKED PERSONEL ARE ALLOWED IN THE CHANGING ROOMS.
Please do not be offended if you are asked to leave this area if you are not CRB registered!!!

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Devon RFU have instructed All referees to clamp down on discipline on and off the field. They will also not tolerate bad language and backchat from players. We have asked all coaches and helpers to help Brixham RFC to eliminate this from the game.
Players - youu have been warned that you could face disciplinary action if caught using bad language.

ADULT MEMBERSHIP
Please note that adults using the club after games should become members.
As from September 1st we have introduced a new membership card. This will have to be shown at the bar each time a drink is purchased. By showing this card it will enable club members to purchased drinks at discounted prices.
We would hate for you to be offended when refused a drink at the bar !!!!!!!!
The club rules state that adults waiting for children to change after a game/training UNLESS members are not entitled to purchase drinks from the bar however hot drinks/food may be purchased from the kitchen

YOUTH MEMBERSHIP
The costs of running the youth side of the club has increased over the years especially the cost of food, coaching courses etc. and with this in mind we need hold the membership fee at £25 a for the year. We are the only club in Devon that does not charge weekly subs on top of the membership fees. This fee would take care of both the membership and yearly subs.
Subs are due now and all players must be members

FUNCTION ROOMS FOR HIRE
Did you know that our functions rooms can be hired out for Christenings, Weddings, Parties ,
Discos, Birthdays, Funerals etc.
Full paying Adult Club Members will receive a discount when they book.
For further details please contact the Bars Manager Peter Cox 01803 882162

It's a community club…..why not use it more often!!!