Just to be clear as this is a friendly there will be no training session on Saturday. Just turn up on Sunday at 10.30 at Weybridge Vandalls. Everyone who said that they can play will play.

Dave

Hi

We now have the numbers to play the game on Sunday. We are playing at Weybridge Vandalls. Kick off is at 11.30am. They have asked if we could arrive a little after 10 am to ease congestion. So can we go for being changed and ready at 10.30 in the changing room which they will provide for us.

I have never been to their ground but they say that parking is a nightmare and therefore they have asked if we can car share as much as possible and accept that we will need to park away from the ground and walk. Please allow time for this.

The address is:

Brownacres
Off Walton Lane
Walton on Thames
Surrey
KT12 1QP

See their website for more info http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/weybridgevandalsrfc/contact/

I cannot be there on Sunday so best of luck

Dave

Hi

It looks like we will have to cancel the match on Sunday as we do not have enough players. The problem is that 10 boys that regularly turn up have not provided details of their availability/fitness status. If we do not have a team by this time tomorrow we will cancel.

Even if you are not sure whether your boy will be fit for the weekend, it really helps if we can be told when we are likely to know by so that we know that there is a plan in hand.

Thanks

Dave

Hi

I have managed to get a friendly for next weekend away at Weybridge Vandalls. Everyone will play but please let me know your availability now. Currently we are scheduled to arrive at 10 and kick off at 11.

Also a date for your diary. On 21 December we have the youth Christmas lunch. Please let me know if your son can attend. Please also let me know if you are prepared to cook a turkey (which will be paid for by the club).

So three things to repond to:
1. Availability for 7.12.14
2. Availability for lunch on 21.12.14
3. Willingness to cook a turkey.

Please remember all three

Many thanks

Dave

Eveb though we were due to be away tomorrow, we have managed to secure half of the pitch in front of the clubhouse for tomorrow morning, so 10am training now for those that were worried that they wouldn't get their Sunday morning fix of Rugby.

Sorry for the late notice, but I have just been informed by Cranleigh that the league match has been cancelled for tomorrow due to unplayable pitches. This also means that the training this evening is cancelled.

Hi

The squad for this weekend is below. Training is tomorrow at 5pm at the club.

There were about 5 boys who did not provide their availability. As there are still two spots left it is first come first served.

BOYD Luca
BROWN Charlie
BROWN Nicholas
DREWETT Callum
Flemming Louis
HARLAND Jonathan
LAWLESS Hamish
Onwuachu Chino
PEIXOTO Daniel
PENNY Samuel
PENWARDEN Tomas
RICKUS Ollie
ROBERTS Beau
RUSSELL Frederick
SORIANO Salvador (Alex)
VERGA James
WATERS Oliver
WEBB Tom
WILKINSON Edward
WILSON Conall

Regards

Dave

Numbers are looking a bit light for this weekend. Please can you reply now if you have not already done so.

Training is 5pm on Saturday and then the match is at Cranleigh on Sunday

Dave

Last minute call for this coming Friday at the club. Doors open 7pm. KO 8pm. We have a number of coaches, parents inc wives coming along to this world class event.

This show is about perception and perspective. But it depends how you look at it!

Let me know if you haven't told me already you'd like to attend!

SUS - Geoff

All

Next weekend we have a league match away at Cranleigh. I am waiting for the time to be confirmed (but it is a bit of a trek). We will also have a training session for 1 hour on the Saturday evening at the club starting at 5pm. Usual rules for the match - turn up in polo shirts etc.

Please let me have availability NOW for

1. the match
2. training on Saturday

As it is a league match please remember we are restricted to a squad of 22 and even those in the squad are not guarateed to get on the pitch during the game.

Responses now please

Dave

Ok. Sorry we have now made the call that there is too much standing water on the pitches so the match is cancelled. Sorry for the late notice but we held off as long as we good.

We will email re arrangements for next week later

Dave

At the moment our match is still on even though training at the club has been cancelled. That may change. If anything changes I will let you know by email asap

Dave

Oops I should already have asked for availability for this Sunday against Effingham and Leatherhead at home. Please can you let me know asap. It is a friendly so everyone will play.

Usual drill - turn up in polo shirts and change so that we are ready to go at 10am. Kick off at 11am.

Those boys who walked off with league shirts last weekend please bring them back washed.

thanks

Dave

Hi

The squad for the match on Sunday is below. Sorry to those not selected on this occaison. We had 25 boys for 22 places.

There is training for one hour tomorrow (Saturday) evening at 5pm at the club - everyone welcome. On Sunday boys should arrive in polo shirts for changing by 10am.

BOYD Luca
BROWN Charlie
DOOLEY Billy
HARLAND Jonathan
LAWLESS Hamish
PENNY Samuel
RICKUS Ollie
SHEPPARD Thomas
STACE Jack
WILKINSON Edward
WALLACE Dalzell
WATERS Oliver

Nicholas Brown
Callum Drewett
Daniel Elcox
Sam Park
Beau Roberts
Freddie Russell
Alex Soriano
James Verga
Tom Webb
Conall Wilson

Please remember that as it is a league game, there is no guarantee that everyone will get to play.

Best of luck to the boys tomorrow

Dave

Hi

Next weekend we have our first league game of the season against Richmond at home. Please remember we are only allowed a squad for league games of 22 players. Team selection will be made on Thursday evening so please let me have your son's availability. No response will be taken to mean that your son is not available. Reminders will not be sent.

As with previous years, when we play league games, we play to win. This can therefore mean that not everyone gets to play, even if they are in the match day squad. This is therefore very different to friendlies where the aim is to ensure that everyone gets a reasonable amount of play.

As it is a league game, we will also have a training session at 5pm on Satursday 15th at the clubhouse for one hour.

So please let me have availability now for both the training on the Saturday and also the match on the Sunday.

I look forward to hearing from you

Regards

Dave

Hi

Next weekend we have our first league game of the season against Richmond at home. Please remember we are only allowed a squad for league games of 22 players. Team selection will be made on Thursday evening so please let me have your son's availability. No response will be taken to mean that your son is not available. Reminders will not be sent.

We've got together some of the finest mother and coach brains but we could do with some further support for the U15s team. Even if you can only make it for an hour that would be great. Just let me know if you can.
Many thanks. SUS. Geoff

All

We are at home this Sunday. The match against Cranleigh has been postponed until (hopefully) later in the season, as we have a league game against them on 30 Nov in any event. It will therefore be training at home this Sunday

We do need this training session after such a run of matches so please make every effort to attend.

See you all on Sunday

Dave

All

This Sunday we are at home to Guildford Stags (the merged Guildford and Guildfordians). Usual arrangements please. Arrive at 10 in Club polo shirts. Change in the changing room. Kick off at 11am.

Any queries feel free to call

Dave
07818 452 216

Hi

This weekend we have a friendly against Reeds. Please arrive in polo shirts and then change in the changing room ready to start warm up at 10am. Everyone will play.

So far I have had twenty confirmed available and 4 unavailable. 5 boys who regularly attend have not replied. Please be aware that when we get to league games, if you do not reply you will not be selected. So it is worth getting into the habit of letting me know availability now.

See you on Sunday

Dave

All

A great start to the season this weekend. While there are clearly areas to work on, the boys clearly played well and the tackling has come on hugely since last season.

Fixtures have moved around a little since I wrote my start of season letter and I have managed to get some new games to make up for the cancelled fixtures. Next week we have a match against Reeds at home. The week after we play Guildford Stags (the merged Guildford and Guildfordians side) before then going on tour.

Please can I have availability NOW for:

19th October (Reeds)

26th October (Guildford Stags)

It is important that you reply. This week there were three boys who turned up but had not told us that they would. Without a reply we cannot plan ahead to do the best for your boys.

Thanks

Dave
07818 452 216

Hi

Just to confirm that we are playing tomorrow at

Old Alleynian Rugby/Cricket Clubhouse and Grounds
Dulwich Common
London
SE21 7HA

A changing room will be available so boys should turn up in polo shirts and change at the ground.

Please arrive for a warm up at 10am and kick off at 11.

Apparently parking is awful so please allow extra time for that.

See you tomorrow

Dave
07818 452 216

Well I'm sure the excitement is "rising" as tonight sees the final of Bake-Off!

If your November is looking quiet then "spice" it up as the Club has "cooked-up" two social events!

Fri 7th sees a Quiz night (we hope to enter a U15s team) and

Fri 28th another very amusing Comedy Night!

So get these dates baked, sorry booked into your diaries and let me know if you can come along!

SUS. Geoff

All

Unfortunately Battersea cannot raise a team for this weekend. Fortunately Old Alleynians have stepped in to fill the gap. We will be playing away at their ground. Everyone will play and we should all be there ready for a warm up at 10am.

The ground is at
Old Alleynian Rugby/Cricket Clubhouse and Grounds
Dulwich Common,
London, SE21 7HA

So that we can plan the team, please let me know availability for this Sunday now. If you do not reply then don't be surprised if your son does not get so much play.

I will email later in the week about whether boys should turn up in kit or in club polo shirts

Thanks

Dave

Hi

Next weekend we play Esher at home. Please let me have availavility now.

Thanks

Dave

Hi

Emmanuels have unfortunately cancelled as they are unable to raise a team. So it is training tomorrow at the usual time. Please can those who have not given me their sponsorship money remember to bring it tomorrow.

If you have not paid your subs, tomorrow is the last day to do so. Please don't forget.

Thanks

Dave

Our night out (Weds 1st OCT) clashes with the penultimate Bake Off BBC1 8pm, so I can only put it down to baking (?) that is stopping you from coming out (!) on Weds evening for the Italian. FYI Kate has been voted off!

Or ..........is that that you are real die-hard rugby fans and want beer and a curry rather than this ponsy European stuff!

Let me know either way, please.

I've had responses from 4 so far (ardent baking fans) who will be armed with their baking stuff (pinnies, rolling pins, baking tins etc) on Sunday at rugby.

Well the oven's beeping so must dash!

New season new venue for an evening out together! Yes next week.

Let me know if you're available. Meet from 8pm for ordering by 8.45pm.

Al Forno is in Wimbledon town very close to the New Wimbledon Theatre on Kings Road just off the Broadway.

http://www.alfornowimbledon.com/

Have a grand week! SUS!

Cheers, Geoff

Hi

You may remember that I emailed you last week re a possible trip to Southend. Only 8 people have replied. Please can you reply to the below question now. It takes a lot of time doing the admin so if we can reduce the amount of time I spend chasing up, it would be much appreciated.

We have also been invited to participate in a 10s tournament in Southend on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May. The idea would be to camp there and parents are definitely welcome. Everyone will need their own camping stuff although I am sure we can work out some sharing for those who do not have a tent/cooker etc. While we could camp on both the Friday and Saturday nights, I suspect that we are close enough to camp just on the Saturday 3rd. However, before I pay the organisers the entrance fee, please let me know whether you are interested. There would be a charge of £5 per boy for the entrance fee and everyone will need to pay for their own food etc over the weekend.

Please reply now with a yes or no. If you are interested but cannot commit now you can just say possible.

Thanks

Dave

Hi

I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Please can you make sure that boys are on time and ready to go at 10am. A touch match to warm the boys up will start at 9.50.

For those who did the sponsored run, Sunday is the day to bring your sponsorship money. Please don't forget.

On Sunday we are on pitch 2 (which is the pitch down the bottom of the hill to the right of the tennis courts as you look out from the club house).

See you tomorrow

Thanks

Dave

Hi

Well done to the runners today and for James Verga completing an incredible 19 laps. Please can those who have gathered sponsorships remember to bring their money next weekend.

Although we are going away in October, we have also been invited to participate in a 10s tournament in Southend on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May. The idea would be to camp there and parents are definitely welcome. Everyone will need their own camping stuff although I am sure we can work out some sharing for those who do not have a tent/cooker etc. While we could camp on both the Friday and Saturday nights, I suspect that we are close enough to camp just on the Saturday 3rd. However, before I pay the organisers the entrance fee, please let me know whether you are interested. There would be a charge of £5 per boy for the entrance fee and everyone will need to pay for their own food etc over the weekend.

I look forward to hearing from you

Dave

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Hi

Just a reminder that for those boys going on tour it is the sponsored run this weekend. For those not going training starts at 10.30. A few things for the tourers to note:

1. They need to arrive at the pitch side by 9.45. If they do the run without a warm up there is a much higher risk of injury. Let's not chance it.

2. Boys doing the run should wear trainers/running shoes. Again it will help reduce injuries from the run as simply running in boots is not a good idea.

3. Of course boys also need to collect some sponsorships. Please remind them. The costs of the tour are all finely balanced as there is no profit element built in.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday

Dave

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Hi

Just a reminder that for those boys going on tour it is the sponsored run this weekend. For those not going training starts at 10.30. A few things for the tourers to note:

1. They need to arrive at the pitch side by 9.45. If they do the run without a warm up there is a much higher risk of injury. Let's not chance it.

2. Boys doing the run should wear trainers/running shoes. Again it will help reduce injuries from the run as simply running in boots is not a good idea.

3. Of course boys also need to collect some sponsorships. Please remind them. The costs of the tour are all finely balanced as there is no profit element built in.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday

Dave

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Hi

Welcome back everyone. It was good to see so many boys today and also 4 new faces. Welcome to them. There is training for the next two weeks and then we move on to matches. So please ensure that your boys attend the next two sessions.

Next weekend we have the sponsored run for the tour. It will start at 10am and take about half an our. It is obviously compulsory for those going on tour. For those not going, they are of course welcome to support and join in the run.

See you next week.

Regards

Dave

Hi

Training starts at 9.45 this Sunday. As mentioned previously please be ready to pay your subs.

I have just been told that our age group has been asked to provide volunteers to help with the subs desks on Sunday. Can I please have some volunteers and I will the try and work out a schedule for you. thanks

Dave

Hi

The start of the season is almost upon us. Please log on to the website and print out the attached start of season letter. It has lots of information and also the fixture list.

It is important for all players to attend as much of the training over the next few weeks as possible as we will be looking at patterns of play, moves etc which will have a bearing on the rest of the season. If they miss a training session they will miss this and it will take away from other sessions trying to bring those players up to speed.

See you on Sunday

Dave

Hi

Well done to those who made it yesterday, it was a good start.

The next session will be on Thursday 21st August at the club from 6.00pm - 7.30pm.

Hope you are all having a good summer, let me know if those who don't have it need a fitness sheet so you can make a start before the next session.

All the best

Adam

Hi

Just a reminder first session of pre-season training this Thursday at 6.00pm.

Try and come along unless you are sunning yourself in foreign climes in which case I can send you by email our pre-season circuit training sheet and you can get started yourself!! Just send a request.

See you Thursday

Adam

Hi, I hope everyone is having a great Summer and a good rest from rugby.

Heading into August our minds turn to next season. We had, I thought an outstanding playing season in U14 Rugby, with the squad getting stronger and stronger as the season went on. As a result and as we head into U15 Rugby I am delighted to say that we have played our way up into Division 2 of the league. This is an excellent achievement by everyone who has made a contribution to the season, so congratulations to you all.

Chaps - short notice I'm sorry but if you can make a beer at the Rose and Crown Wimbledon Village from 8pm you'll find a few to meet up with!
Cheers Geoff (Conall's dad)

Hi

Four things today

First thank you to those who have made or offerred donations of time, money or cakes (for the cake stall) to help Jack Fishwick. As mentioned last week Jack is a player with our first XV and has sadly suffered an horrendous neck injury in a match this season, leaving him paralysed. We are trying to raise money for him either via donations and via the inaugural Fishwick 7's festival on 26 July. It is not too late to help. Donations to me (payable to WMRFC and sent to 12 The Moat, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4SB) and offers of help to me by email.

Secondly, if your boy needs to burn off energy during the long summer break, then sign him up to the Harlequins rugby camp at Wimbledon RFC, Barham Road, SW20 from Monday 28 July to Wednesday 30 July 2014. You can find more info or book at: www.quins.co.uk/community

Thirdly, if you boy needs to burn of energy during the long summer break, why not try the Park Run on a Saturday morning. It is free and involves a 5km run starting at 9am every Saturday. Edward and I do the Richmond park run starting at Richmond gate and I believe Benjie and sometimes others do the Wimbledon Common park run starting at the Wimbledon Windmill. Parents are welcome to join in. It was good to see Lennie and Luca doing it last weekend. Register at parkrun.org.uk

Fourthly, For many years Martin Rogers (outgoing U18 mgr) has been captain in charge of our website. He has been fantastic in keeping it going, but needs to give up the role. We need someone new. In the initial instance we need someone who knows and works with Drupal, a web design language. Our website is written in an old version of Drupal, but needs to be rolled over to the newest version. It's not an onerous task I believe, but we still need someone to do it. Moving forward, we need someone to do intermittent maintenance. Richard Castle our captain of communications deals with content. If you can help please email me

Thanks

Dave

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Hi

We are in desperate need of old wimbledon shirts to make into bunting for our 2015 celebrations. If you have an old style rugby top please donate it and don't throw it away. Please email Meg Gardiner on mg407@cantab.net and she will sort out the arrangements.

Many thanks

Dave

Hi

I would like to draw your attention to the Jack Fishwick 7's on the 26th July and a call for help.

Some of you may know that Jack is a player with our first XV. He sadly suffered an horrendous neck injury in a match this season, leaving him paralysed. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

The club are hosting the inaugural Fishwick 7's festival on his behalf. The organisers are asking if the minis and youth would do a cake sale at the event and also offer some volunteers. Is anyone up for it?

Even if you cannot help please consider either making a donation to the stall or just a donation in cash. It really is a sad case and one in which the club needs to pull together to support one of our own. Aside from being a player Jack was one of the physios who looked after our boys when they were injured.

Please make cheques payable to WMRFC. You can post them to me at 12 The Moat, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4SB and I will pass them on.

Alternatively please turn up on the day and support either with help or paying a spectator entrance fee. Anything you can do will be much appreciated - just let me know so I can pass your offer on.

Thanks

Dave

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Wimbledon Rugby Football Club are going to be introducing an Inclusive Rugby section at Tag level within our club working with Inclusive Rugby. We hope to get this up and running this season (2013/14).

Inclusive Rugby are an organisation who are working with the RFU growth department and are rolling out programmes across grassroots clubs providing coaching to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities.

Hi

As part of the UR7's initiative, this coming Wednesday we are at:

Twickenham Stoop Stadium
Langhorn Drive
Twickenham
TW2 7SX

Can you please arrive no later than 12.15pm and meet in front of the Ethiad Stand over by the North Stand end. Matches kick-off at 1.00pm and at this stage I don't know the schedule. Things should finish around 6.00pm.

Those who have said they are coming are:

Oliver Waters
Luca Boyd
Callum Drewett
Hamish Lawless
William Martin
Harry McClean
Tomas Penwarden
Freddie Russell
Thomas Sheppard
Alex Soriano
Beau Roberts
Benjamin Sumrie

Can anyone going to Newbury on Sunday give Harry McClean a lift. He lives in Putney. Does anyone live nearby? If it helps his mum could taxi him to you but he would obviously need to be dropped home. Please reply asap. thanks

Dave

Hi

This Sunday we have a 7's Tournament at NEWBURY RFC:

Monks Lane
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 7RW

The 12 man squad is:

Luca Boyd
Hamish Lawless
Frederick Russell
Ed Wilkinson
Benjamin Sumrie
Beau Roberts
Conall Wilson
Tom Webb
James Verga
Alex Soriano
Harry McClean
Callum Drewett

Our 1st match is at 11.00am so could you get to the ground for 10.00am.

We are playing all our games on Pitch 5 so if we meet up around there.

The Newbury RFC bar will be open together with BBQ and other stuff for the day.

Could I remind you that there is a match fee for this tournament of £7.50 per player which you can give to Adam on the day.

Any problems contact Adam on 07595 069015 or ajwroberts@virginmedia.com

On the 28th we have the 7s at Harlequins at the Stoop. Everyone who has been to a Tuesday session and is available is able to play. Adam will send out details nearer the time.

Thanks

Dave

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Hi

Tomorrow will be the last Tuesday training with Tom and UR7's before meeting at The Stoop on the 28th May, so come along if you can 5.00pm - 6.30pm.

If you haven't let us know your availability for the 25th & 28th May as per Dave's email, please do so ASAP.

Best wishes

Adam

Hi
Just in case you are not sure, Sunday training is now finished until September. There is still 7s training on a Tuesday and if you have not let me know your son's availability for 7s on 25th or 28th May, please do so now.
Dave

Dear All

We have two further 7's tournaments taking place later this month before we finally close down for the season. Both should prove to be fantastic for the boys.

So could you let me know your sons availability for Sunday 25th May & Wednesday 28th May.

Information as I have it at present on the tournaments is as follows:

Sunday 25th May - This is a national 7's tournament with teams coming from all over the country.

The squad size is 12 players

The venue is Newbury RFC and you would need to arrive by 10.00am. Anyone who might have difficulty with transport to and from the tournament both Adam & Geoff have seats available in their cars and are quite happy to transport anyone. Just indicate when replying whether a lift is needed, one way or both ways.

There will be up to 5 games.

Due to the fact that the main rugby season has finished at the club we will be looking at players selected to contribute to the entrance fee for the tournament, which will be £7.50 per player. You can make payment on the day to Adam.

There will be food and drink available all day.

They are looking to play the finals between 4.00-5.00pm

It is worth noting that this is a senior tournament as well so there will be plenty to see and watch.

Wednesday 28th May - This is the finale of the Ultimate Rugby 7's coaching we have been taking part in at the club.

Anyone who has taken part in the Tuesday coaching sessions over the six weeks is eligible for selection. Could those who have had mates along pass this info onto them and let us know if they will be coming as well.

The tournament is taking place at The Stoop, Twickenham (Harlequins RFC)

I have less information on this but it is likely that the boys will get the opportunity to go around the Twickenham Rugby Museum in the morning followed by a tournament against other sides that have been taking part in the coaching initiative from all around London.

It is likely that the tournament itself will begin between 12.00-1.00pm and will finish between 4.00-5.00pm

There will be 4 games ( to be confirmed)

Each set of players will be coached for the day by an England 7's player.

There is no cost.

That's it for now, so if you could let me have availability ASAP that would be great!

Thanks
Dave
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