DO YOU WANT TO NOMINATE A FUTURE LEADER?
Do YOU want to improve the skills and capability of future leaders of YOUR club?
Rugby clubs thrive thanks to outstanding leadership by hard working volunteers like you.
Is there a volunteer at your club who is progressing towards a more senior leadership role in the near future? Have you have identified your successor or deputy/assistant who is standing for election next season? Are you a recently appointed Club Leader looking to hone your Leadership skills? If so, this programme could help. The RFU is supporting future club leaders who have commitment and leadership potential by inviting them to be part of the 'Leadership Academy'.
Here's what rugby volunteers said about the successful pilot run in 2005/06...
"Thanks to the RFU for putting the Leadership Academy together; it can only go from strength to strength and the long term beneficiary will be the whole rugby community. It was good for meeting some really committed and motivated people. It has opened my eyes to the level of talent in Community Rugby in a very positive way." Andrew Sarek, Eastern Counties RFU.
"My mentor was extremely supportive and offered a great deal of advice and an 'open ear' to any requirements, which I may need to discuss with him. I am now the Chairman of Stafford Rugby Club." Ceri Evans, Stafford RFC.
"The workshop was particularly helpful in making us realise that there were in fact plenty of members, ex players, vice presidents and supporters who wanted to buy into our vision for the club. They just needed to see that we had a plan." David Stiles, Newport (Salop) RUFC.
"For me, development will be about taking on a more detailed committee role within the club and knowing I have the support when I need it." Simon Wing, Newark RFC.
"It is a fantastic opportunity for people to learn how to run their clubs, develop new skills, meet like minded people and take Rugby forward. The program is informal and I am sure every candidate will enjoy and benefit from participating" Steve Guy, Community Chairman for North Midlands
"I wholeheartedly endorse this excellent initiative to provide high level training for our leaders of the future. If you have a candidate of the right calibre who would like to take up this opportunity, please encourage him or her to apply. The benefit to your Club and the wider rugby community could be substantial." Geoff Simpson, RFU Council Member, Devon RFU.
Due to the significant investment in the individuals taking part, places are limited, so act now:
If your club is in East Midlands, Leicestershire, North Midlands, Notts, Lincs & Derby, Staffordshire, or Warwickshire please contact Steve Williams at williamssw14@aol.com
If your club is in Berkshire, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset & Wilts, Gloucestershire, Hampshire Oxfordshire, or Somerset, please contact Simon Collyer-Bristow at scb@crfc.co.uk
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