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North West RDO Report - Cumbria
Month: April 2010
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Club Development
- Keswick RFC received the National Seal of Approval Award from the RFU the presentation was made by RFU President John Owen in front of a packed clubhouse. Keswick U17’s played Consett on the evening and put on an excellent display. http://www.keswickrugbyclub.co.uk/club-news.html
- Westmorland Barbarians played their last game of the season against Keswick RFC in a close encounter at Ambleside. It was a great midweek opportunity for individuals to watch the newly formed Ba Ba’s in action. Keswick eventually won the fixture but apart from a few unforced errors the game was outstanding.
- After assisting with a Rural Multi Skills Club as a guest Coach Trevor Richardson recruited 3 new players for Wigton RUFC from the locality. The players have trained regularly of the past few weeks and are looking to sign up for the 2010/11 Season.
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Facilities
- Cumbria Facility Priorities for 2010 have been decided through the NW Facilities Programme. Wigton RUFC will receive support for their pitch drainage scheme having raised a large amount of funding themselves from local sources.
- Egremont RUFC have started the repair and additional work to their facility after the floods in November. The clubhouse has been out of commission since the river Ehen burst its banks but the new design looks a promising income generator through facilities for hosting parties / functions and also coach development events.
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7-18
- Cumbria RU U17’s participated in the Regional 10’s Festival @ Barnard Castle School. They played against Barney Barbarians (L 17-12, Durham (L14-12) and Northumberland (W 10-7) respectively and were playing some very good rugby towards the end of the day after a slow start. http://clubs.rfu.com/Clubs/portals/CumbriaRFULtdCB/CumbriaU17s2010.aspx
- Cockermouth RUFC hosted the U10 & U12 Rugby Festival on 25th April and despite the poor weather conditions an excellent festival was enjoyed by players and parents alike. Egremont RUFC were worthy winners of both age groups after some scintillating rugby. Other teams involved were Cockermouth, Aspatria, Millom and Keswick who all acquitted themselves very well. http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/great-rugby-at-u10-festival-1.94422?referrerPath=home/2.2837
- Carlisle Tag Competition was held recently and some fine weather provided the setting for a very good festival. After the pool stages the semi finals saw Scotby take on Stanwix and St Monica’s versus Lanercost. Stanwix made it through to the final taking on a strong St Monica’s outfit where the regular finalists and feeder school to Austin Friars edged the fixture 6-3.
- Netherhall School have been playing fixtures supported by the Rugby Club, Community Coach Trevor Richardson has been assisting with the organisation and refereeing of games. The club hope to build this momentum through the school to develop their youth section once more.
- The Cumbria Youth Cup Finals have taken place recently and the following have taken the honours; U13’s – Carlisle RFC, U14’s – Kirkby Lonsdale, U15’s – Carlisle RFC & U16’s – Draw 14 All = Shared Trophy.
- Under 17’s Final – Kirkby Lonsdale v Kendal 9th May 2010 & U18’s Final – Carlisle v Wigton 3rd May 2010.
- Sale Sharks held a Rugby Union Camp at Aspatria RUFC with Steve Hanley running the Coaching with the Sale Community Team. The 3 days were attended by 40 players and the last day was attended by current England International Wing Mark Cueto.
- Kendal RUFC held an Easter Rugby Camp which was very successful in terms of recruiting further players but also with the 40+ attendance over the 3 days of the camp.
- Coniston Cluster Tag Festival was an excellent event, all schools represented and 10 x Yr 9 Volunteers involved in the coaching and Festival Programme this year.
- St Benedicts School capped an outstanding season by winning the Cumbria RU U14 Schools Cup Final – Further details can be found on; http://clubs.rfu.com/Clubs/portals/CumbriaRFULtdCB/StBenedictsYr8Success.aspx
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Coaching
- Cumbria Rugby Union recently held a Tag Course for Police Officers to assist with the delivery of the programme in the County. 16 Officers participated in the award, many of which are out delivering in the schools already in preparation for the County Finals on the 24th May @ Keswick RFC. http://clubs.rfu.com/Clubs/portals/CumbriaRFULtdCB/CumbriaPoliceTagCourse.aspx
- Barrow School Sports Network recently organised a Tag Course for Young Volunteers where 10 individuals received the qualification. The individuals are working with local Community Coach Kieran Marshall to deliver the coaching and festival programme for 2010. These volunteers will then be linked to local clubs and placements will be created for those wishing to progress further.
- 3 Cumbria Community Coaches recently attended Disability Training in Manchester where they picked up tips on adapting their delivery and working with different levels of disability. The day was extremely beneficial and will add to the MLD/SLD Programme in Cumbria in 2010/11.
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Refereeing
- Cumbria RU have 2 upcoming RFU ELRA Awards;
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Women and Girls
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Student Rugby
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Child Protection
- Workington RUFC hosted the 3rd Safeguarding Course in Cumbria for 2009/10 where 11 individuals attended. The course was delivered by Phil Clarke and received some very good feedback.
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Future Events
- County Youth Fixtures Meeting @ Keswick RUFC – 5th May 2010 – 7-9pm
- NW RDT Meeting @ Preston GH – 7th May 2010 – 10am-4pm
- NW Planning Days @ Preston GH – 10th&11th May 2010 – 10am-3pm
- NE & Cumbria Fixture Meeting @ Newcastle Falcons – 17th May 2010 – 7-9pm
- South Lakes Tag Finals @ Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC – 18th May 2010 - TBC
- Player Development Meeting @ Penrith RUFC – 18th May 2010 – 7:30-9pm
- NW MLD/SLD Finals @ Blackburn RUFC – 19th May 2010 – 10am-3pm
- ISA / VBS Safeguarding Workshop @ Penrith RUFC – 19th May 2010 – 6:30-9pm
- Cumbria Tag Finals Day @ Keswick RFC – 24th May 2010 – 11:30am-2:30pm
- NW Regional Conference @ Preston GH – 28th May 2010 – 9:30am-4pm
- Rugbyfirst Training Events @ Newton Rigg – 2nd & 3rd June 2010 – 6:30-9pm
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