SHEFFIELD OAKS RUGBY UNION CLUB
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| Club Address |
Malin Bridge Sports & Social Club
22a Stannington Road, Malin Bridge
Sheffield
S6 5FL
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| Club House Telephone No |
01142 363757 |
About Us ....
Sheffield Oaks are a small club based in the S6 area of Sheffield, and play in Division 5 of the Yorkshire League. We are always on the look out for anyone who wishes to play or contribute to the club in any way they can.
Training is held at 7pm Wednesday nights at Malin Bridge Social Club on Stannington Road, S6, this is usually followed by a few light drinks and some heavy food. League matches are played on Saturdays at Myers Grove School or Niagara Sports Ground.
We run one senior side at the present time but are looking to start a seconds team at the start of 08'. We are involved in league and friendly fixtures. We enjoy a mixture of ages and backgrounds. Currently we have a mixture of players from Sheffield including local lad and Uni students. We also have a few tourists with us from Australia, France, Uganda and Northern Ireland. Our club member vary from 18 to mid 40s - Not that they would admit it or look it - at least that's what we tell em!!
Sheffield Oaks activley run a group through facebook which can be found by clicking here. Enjoy reading the posts and comments of our members
Come and join us...
If you want to play rugby and like what you see here then you are more than welcome to come and give it a go on our training night, every Wednesday starting at 7pm at The Gas Club, everybody's welcome. The club ethos is still centred on its friendly, family orientated nature and amateur setup. we welcome players of all abilities, so long as they have a genuine enthusiasm and love for the sport. If you want to play with a good bunch of lads in the North Sheffield area, get in touch with us using the details on our club details page. Email sheffield_oaks@yahoo.com, call Stuart Whiteley on 07886823063 or look at our web site www.sheffieldoaks.com
HISTORY
Originally the brainchild of pupils, ex-pupils and staff from Myers Grove School - Sheffield - as a way of carrying on playing the game we love in our local area. Previously there were no clubs in the locality with players forced to travel to the other side of Sheffield to play once they'd left school. As such, the club existed for many years as an "old boys" set up with the school as the natural feed to recruit new players. During this period the club enjoyed running 3 sides and competeing in Yorkshire Division 1. However with the demise of Myers Grove as a base of players and a few setbacks with the availability of grounds and a club house. The club had to down size and relocate to its current location.
In recent years there has been an injection of youth into the squad. This has allowed Oaks to build again and attract players from all over Sheffield. To this end, we have had players from all over Sheffield and indeed the world playing for us from all age groups. Particularily Oaks provides a club for university students to easily get to via the tram to Malin bridge and a place to play on Saturdays. We have Currently we have an active squad of about 35 players and play in Yorkshire Division 5 on Saturdays. We train every Wednesday evening during the season.
For further information on Sheffield Oaks Rugby Club please email sheffield_oaks@yahoo.com , call Stuart Whiteley on 07886823063 or look at our web site www.sheffieldoaks.com
Thanks for having a look at our club site, if you have an interest or any questions please contact us. We very much look forward to hearing from you.
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Club Development
Club Development is a key priority to improve the health of the community game. Sustainable Rugby Clubs need enough participants (both on and off the field) as well as an effective club structure, good facilities and relevant competitions for all.
Rugby Clubs have different development priorities based on their circumstances and goals. To help prioritise possible areas for development, the responses you gave to 14 of the most important questions from the 2004 Club Questionnnaire have been highlighted below.
If a green circle is shown, the club's response is consistent with current good practice. Development in that area may not be necessary, although the club may wish to allocate resources to maintain or improve.
Where a red circle is shown, the club may want to consider developing that area. Development will depend on the clubs' circumstances, aspirations and resources. Links are given to additional information which could help your club provide a better service and facilities for your members, while ensuring that it is a safe, effective and child friendly environment.
 1.2h Does your Club have a Club Development Plan?
What are your clubs goals? What people, facilities and funds will you need to achieve these goals?
The Club Development Guideline [PDF] helps you create a plan that is right for your club.
2.1i Does your Club have a written player recruitment plan?
Clubs need to continually recruit and develop their players. Recruit or Die 2 [PDF] is a practical guide to recruiting more players.
2.2i Does your Club have a written player recruitment plan for U13-U18 players?
The Seal of Approval [PDF - 831kb] is a youth section club development and accreditation programme for Active Sports Rugby Union Clubs. Clubs that meet the criteria achieve recognition for providing a safe, effective and child friendly club. If you wish to register your interest, please contact your local Rugby Development Officer.
To learn more about why, and how, to develop a Junior Section visit the A to Z of Community Rugby [PDF]
 4.1b In your opinion, does your Club have adequate changing facilities for the number of participants involved?
5.2a Does your Club have a written Coach Development Plan?
Helping coaches progress to the appropriate qualification and skills they need is part of a Coach Development Plan [PDF - 57kb]
5.2h Does your club have a Coaching Co-ordintator?
Quality coaching is vital for retaining and recruiting players. Having a Coaching Co-ordinator will help your club provide and sustain quality coaches at all levels.
5.3a Please select the following organisations/individuals that your Club has active and close working formal links with.
Rugby Clubs exist at the heart of their community. To thrive, clubs need links with schools, local authorities, youth organisations, Active Sports Partnerships, local businesses and other organisations. The A-Z of Community rugby describes how to form links with these organisations.
5.5b Does your Club have written terms of reference for all voluntary roles?
Volunteers need to know what you want them to do. Terms of reference help them understand what they are taking on without being overly prescriptive. Try to make them sound 'fun' ... everyone wants to have fun! Some generic examples for your club to adapt or create your own:
Child Welfare Officer [PDF - 290kb]
Fixtures Secretary [PDF - 290kb]
Press Officer/Media Liaison [PDF - 290kb]
Secretary [PDF - 290kb]
Sponsorship Officer [PDF - 290kb]
Treasurer/Financial Manager [PDF - 290kb]
5.5i Does your Club have someone responsible for your volunteers?
A Volunteer Co-ordinator [PDF - 290kb] provides a focal point for volunteering within the club. They facilitate the recruitment, retention, recognition and reward of volunteers within the club.
6.1i Does your Club, have in place, accident and emergency procedures?
Undertaking regular, and event specific, risk assessment will minimise incidents. The Guidelines for dealing with an incident/accident [Word - 10kb] describe how to respond if an indident does occur.
If an incident does occur an Incident Report Form [Word - 12kb] should be completed.
7.1b Does your Club follow the `RFU policy and procedures for the welfare of young players' policy?
7.1e How many officials at your Club have attended training covering child protection and welfare of young people?
A self paced, home learning package include a video is available from the RFU. Please contact Steve Farr for more information.
7.1g Have all the people at your club who have responsibility for supervision of people under 18 years of age undertaken a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure via the RFU or local authority?
The RFU/RFUW Policy and Procedures for Welfare of Young People in Rugby, [PDF - 1.2Mb] required 'all relevant members who have regular supervisory contact with children or a management responsibility for those working with young people undertake a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure'.
7.2c What Equity Policy does your Club follow?
The RFU/RFUW aims to ensure that all people irrespective of their age, gender, ability, race,religion, ethnic origin, creed, colour, nationality, social status or sexual orientation have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate in rugby union at all levels and in all roles. For more detail read the RFU Equity Policy [PDF - 109k]
An Equity Policy Statement [Word - 80kb] is provided for your club to develop its own policy.
We hope this information will help you successfully develop your club.
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DISCLAIMER: The information given on this page is for guidance only. The 'green' or 'red' circle has been allocated automatically based on the clubs own response to the 2004 club questionnaire. Club development is at the discretion of the club officers.
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