It's gonna be warm, 16 degrees - great news.
Most of the minis are away to H&F (at their grounds at Hurlingham Park, www.fulhamrugby.co.uk/find-us/, training starts at 10am and there's parking there, too)
Others U6, U7 at home, U8 at Kings, U11 are hosting a squad from Cobham and the U12s are playing a fixture against Esher at home.
The U14s have a league match and the other youth teams are training.
We had expected the U17s to play Tonbridge Juddians in a national Quarter final but they have withdrawn - so Wimbledon are through to the Semis on the 23rd of March.
Pitch plan
See attached flyer or details on this year's Legends Rugby, held again at Wimbledon RFC. There will be team fielded by Quins, Cardiff, Leicester, Bristol and a whole lot more plus live music, beer, kids activities etc. Get the date in your diaries and book tickets now...
Four comedy stars off the telly, at the club, £20. Each of the acts are worth the money on their own.
The last comedy night was a sell-out. "[the] inaugural comedy extravaganza was a roaring success. Many thanks to you all for making it a very special event for our club" - Steph Laventure. " A great night" - John Woods. "A legendary night in Wimbledon RFC's history" - Paul Craig. The comedians appearing are Paul Tonkinson, Chris Gilbert, Hal Cruttenden and Mike Gunn. See the attached poster for details. Tickets from Una (social@wmrfc.co.uk) or by card at the WRFC bar.
Training still on but there is a pitch plan update at the clubhouse due to the effects of yesterday's rain. Please check the board when you get to the club
Esher A Festival is on. Parking there is a total nightmare. Suggest you get there very early. See attached files for pitch layout and directions.
U7 & U8 Development Festival at Old Emmanuels is on.
Everyone else at the club. U8 parents helping with car parking
Usual requests for parents: touchlines please don't trample them to mud & parking please listen to and respect the parents helping out (U8 this week). If the car parks are full you'll need to park away from the private roads surrounding the club. Our parking policy is here if you need a reminder of where we request you park outside our two car parks.
A perfect day for rugby. Good luck to everyone at a festival/tournament/match.
Pitch plan
Sunday should be great. All squads at home. A little pitch rotation so see below for where you'll be. Usual requests for parents: touchlines please don't trample them to mud & parking please listen to and respect the parents helping out (U9 this week). If the car parks are full you'll need to park away from the private roads surrounding the club. Our parking policy is here if you need a reminder of where we request you park outside our two car parks.
Here's to a great day of rugby
Pitch plan
A new session will be run by the club Physios - this will be from 7-9 in changing room 2 at the club, on Wednesday evenings.
Contact Stephen or Paddy on physio@wmrfc.co.uk to book a session.
Please note that for players U16 a chaperone must accompany the player.
Here is the full information:
A physiotherapy clinic has been granted and will be run every Wednesday between 7-9 at the rugby club starting this Wednesday up until the end of the season.
Pitch rotation is key... please don't trample the touchlines (yes parents, that's you!). U8 at the astro at Wandle (see email from Sophie). U14s not training; U16 elsewhere. Happy rugby.
Pitch Plan below for where you'll be.
Thursday 13 Feb
Parents Social Evening at the clubhouse from 20:00
Thursday 13 March
Parents Social Evening at the clubhouse from 20:00
Friday 28 March
Comedy Night with MC Chris Gilbert, Hal Cruttenden, Mike Gunn & Paul Tonkinson.
Doors Open 19:00
Show Starts 20:00
Tickets £20 from Una (social@wmrfc.co.uk) or by card at the WRFC bar from Thursday 13 Feb (at Parents drinks evening).
Training currently on AT WIMBLEDON. Esher have already confirmed they cannot host us.
U17 & U18s please use the training pitch. If the ladies aren't going to use pitch 4 (up and down) you can use the top part also. Let's decide in the morning, train when at a time convenient for yourselves.
Good luck to the 1st XV playing this afternoon vs Brighton - a big game as they challenge for the top of the league - see story here.
Good luck also to the U14s and U16s who play tomorrow (Sunday).
BTW the U17s were given a walk over for their match this weekend - which means if they win their match on the 30th March against Battersea they will win Div 1! Let's rally behind them and give them all the support we can.
All, please don't over play any area - keep your session moving around - minis parents, please avoid trampling the touchline to mud.
U8 & U9 are off to Goals.
U6, U7, U10, U11 & U12 are able to train at home but no guests please.
U14 have a match on pitch 8
U13, U15 use deadball areas
see Pitch Plan below for where you'll be.
Training is on! Final decision The grounds staff have asked for everyone to ensure that we try and do warm ups and drills off the pitches and ensure that we don't overplay any area. Parents: please don't trample the side lines into mud baths.
So, U15s have pitch 8 for a league match.
U10 behind the pavillion.
U11 & U12 to share pitch 6 and the area under the tree.
U6 and U7 the middle area of drax above pitch 6.
U13 the area behind the deadball of pitch 3
U17 the bottom of pitch 4.
U8&U9 are playing elsewhere.
Everywhere else is not to be used please.
Good luck to those playing away. Please park sensibly. Don't overplay any one area. Bring a brollie and a sense of humour.
Be aware, it may yet get called off tomorrow (Saturday) if we get heavy rain tonight, please look for updates.
Pitch plan...