Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i chwi oll
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all
Monday, 21 December 2009
Saturday, 19 December 2009
Friday, 18 December 2009
TRAINING CANCELLED
All Provincial Training has been CANCELLED this weekend due to frozen pitches!
There will be a decision on the games (Sunday), made Saturday evening. Notification will be on teamer and the Website.
There will be a decision on the games (Sunday), made Saturday evening. Notification will be on teamer and the Website.
Game v East
Ladies/Gents,
There will now be a pitch inspection on Saturday afternoon. Based on this and the weather forecast a decision will be made on Saturday evening.
Once I know, I will post it on teamer and put it on the blog.
You can also contact me on 07881584500
Regards,
Dai
There will now be a pitch inspection on Saturday afternoon. Based on this and the weather forecast a decision will be made on Saturday evening.
Once I know, I will post it on teamer and put it on the blog.
You can also contact me on 07881584500
Regards,
Dai
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Girls/Women's 7's Festivals
Ladies/Gents,With the introduction of 7’s to the Olympic Games, several Women’s and Girl’s events have been planned for this season.
Girls 7’s Festival, Colwyn Bay RFC, Sunday 10th January (poster attached)
Women’s 7’s Festival, Bala RFC, Sunday 24th January (more details to follow)
Girls 7’s Festival, Nant Conwy RFC, Sunday 21st February
Women’s 7’s Festival, Ruthin RFC, Sunday 11th April
For more details please contact me or Nicola Smith NSmith@wru.co.uk
Friday, 11 December 2009
GCE v GCS
The next provincial games will be against the East at Wrexham RFC, Sunday 20th December.
Kick Off Times are
Under 12’s
K.O. 10:00am
Under 13’s
K.O. 11:30am
Under 14’s
K.O. 1:00pm
Wrexham Rugby Club LTD. Bryn Estyn Road, Wrexham, North Wales. LL13 9TY
Kick Off Times are
Under 12’s
K.O. 10:00am
Under 13’s
K.O. 11:30am
Under 14’s
K.O. 1:00pm
Wrexham Rugby Club LTD. Bryn Estyn Road, Wrexham, North Wales. LL13 9TY
Monday, 7 December 2009
Griffiths spearheads new venture
Former Wales defence coach Clive Griffiths has been appointed as head coach of the North Wales development side, and the proposal for international Canadian players to boost the side's profile and performance levels has been agreed by Rugby Canada.
Griffiths, who worked alongside Mike Ruddock in Wales’ 2005 Grand Slam season, and helped Ruddock’s Worcester side reach the European Challenge Cup final in 2008, has been appointed for a period of five months and will select and coach the new side through a series of competitive matches, with Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay already confirmed as their home venue in a partnership with Conwy County Borough Council.
Ten international Canadian players will arrive in North Wales on January 7 in a move aimed to boost the standards and profile of the North Wales representative team, while providing competitive rugby for the elite, young Canadians.
In a second high profile appointment for the North Wales set-up, former Gloucester skills and conditioning coach Rudi Meir has been appointed as skills and conditioning coach for the side and will put a performance process and infrastructure management into place. Current North Wales coach John Aby will take up a role as one of the assistant coaches to the new-look team.
Griffiths will now set out a selection process for the remainder of the Gogledd Cymru team in order to mould the Welsh qualified and Canadian players into an effective playing unit.
Nine fixtures have been confirmed for the side, beginning with a Leicester Tigers Development XV at Parc Eirias on Friday 15 January. The full fixture list will be finalised later this month.
The North Wales strategic plan includes the establishment of a North Wales academy which will be run by North Wales Performance and Development manager Marc Roberts with the support of Coleg Llandrillo and Rydal School who will provide an integrated academic and rugby programme. The academy will be based at Parc Eirias as part of Conwy Council’s multi-million pound redevelopment of the site.
The ambition is to work in a real partnership with Canadian rugby to further develop their players whilst simultaneously developing rugby in North Wales.
In the fullness of time as the North Wales academy system begins to produce appropriate Welsh players, the way forward will be reviewed together with our Canadian colleagues.
Griffiths said, “This appointment is an exciting challenge for me. North Wales is an untapped source of rugby talent and I hope I can help bring that to the fore. A number of people have been campaigning for years to raise the profile of rugby in North Wales and we can make that a reality if we all pull in the same direction.
“There is always a lot of work to be done to gel a team and this situation is no different. We have some time now to select a group of players from North Wales and then build our game plan around the combined group of Canadian and North Wales players. I’m sure it will be a steep learning curve in the first few weeks and the door won’t be shut on squad inclusion by any means. Hopefully we will help to raise the standard of club rugby in North Wales by creating a sense of competition for places in the side.”
WRU Head of Rugby Development and Performance Joe Lydon said, “Clive Griffiths has a huge amount of professional experience at the highest level and is ideally placed to pull together a team of this nature. Rudi Meir is also highly experienced in his field and I’m sure their knowledge and expertise will rub off on upcoming North Wales coaches and players.
“The inclusion of ten Canadian players in the squad will help to raise the standards and profile of the North Wales side on and off the field and help to give North Wales a competitive, semi-professional side almost immediately. It will enable attractive fixtures to take place at Parc Eirias, which will hopefully help to increase the interest and participation levels in rugby in North Wales. The Canadian players will also be working with WRU Development Officers during their time here to help promote and develop the community game in north Wales.
"Our aim throughout this is to raise the standard of rugby players in North Wales for the long term and the establishment of an academy in North Wales will help to identify and nurture that talent for the future, while at the same time, the players will be exposed to a high standard of competitive rugby.”
Kenton Morgan, Chair, Rygbi Gogledd Cymru said, "Clive, Rudi, Jon and ten Canadians add substance to Rygbi Gogledd Cymru's ambition to be the best. This innovative development is the "step up" in infrastructure and performance we need on the field. Our challenge is sustainability. This is a unique opportunity for the north Wales rugby community to show the passion and resources needed to allow us grow to occupy our rightful place in Welsh rugby. "
WRU Group Chief Executive Roger Lewis added, “Rugby is the national sport of Wales. It defines us as a nation. The North Wales rugby strategy is vitally important not only for our rugby development but also for the unity of Wales. These announcements are a clear indication of the desire to maximise the development of all players, coaches and match officials from North Wales as outlined in the WRU strategic plan."
Cllr Dilwyn Roberts, Leader of Conwy County Borough Council said, “We are delighted to welcome the Canadian team to Colwyn Bay and hope that this will be a great boost for rugby in North Wales. We’re particularly eager to see more young people participating in sport and we believe that bringing these Canadian players to the area will inspire and encourage the region’s youngsters. The North Wales authorities will work closely to ensure that any regeneration and economic opportunities that arise from this scheme can benefit the whole region.”
Rugby Canada CEO Graham Brown calls the move for the ten Canadian players to play in Wales a significant step forward in providing elite level competition as well as elite player development.
“Providing elite competition and training environments for our best players has always been a goal for Rugby Canada. Providing opportunities for players to become professionals, while continuing to provide high level domestic training environments for those not playing professionally overseas, through our partnership with PISE (Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence) achieves our goal. The North Wales project is one part of our development program and a significant partnership for Rugby Canada,” said Brown from Rugby Canada’s Toronto headquarters.
Griffiths, who worked alongside Mike Ruddock in Wales’ 2005 Grand Slam season, and helped Ruddock’s Worcester side reach the European Challenge Cup final in 2008, has been appointed for a period of five months and will select and coach the new side through a series of competitive matches, with Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay already confirmed as their home venue in a partnership with Conwy County Borough Council.
Ten international Canadian players will arrive in North Wales on January 7 in a move aimed to boost the standards and profile of the North Wales representative team, while providing competitive rugby for the elite, young Canadians.
In a second high profile appointment for the North Wales set-up, former Gloucester skills and conditioning coach Rudi Meir has been appointed as skills and conditioning coach for the side and will put a performance process and infrastructure management into place. Current North Wales coach John Aby will take up a role as one of the assistant coaches to the new-look team.
Griffiths will now set out a selection process for the remainder of the Gogledd Cymru team in order to mould the Welsh qualified and Canadian players into an effective playing unit.
Nine fixtures have been confirmed for the side, beginning with a Leicester Tigers Development XV at Parc Eirias on Friday 15 January. The full fixture list will be finalised later this month.
The North Wales strategic plan includes the establishment of a North Wales academy which will be run by North Wales Performance and Development manager Marc Roberts with the support of Coleg Llandrillo and Rydal School who will provide an integrated academic and rugby programme. The academy will be based at Parc Eirias as part of Conwy Council’s multi-million pound redevelopment of the site.
The ambition is to work in a real partnership with Canadian rugby to further develop their players whilst simultaneously developing rugby in North Wales.
In the fullness of time as the North Wales academy system begins to produce appropriate Welsh players, the way forward will be reviewed together with our Canadian colleagues.
Griffiths said, “This appointment is an exciting challenge for me. North Wales is an untapped source of rugby talent and I hope I can help bring that to the fore. A number of people have been campaigning for years to raise the profile of rugby in North Wales and we can make that a reality if we all pull in the same direction.
“There is always a lot of work to be done to gel a team and this situation is no different. We have some time now to select a group of players from North Wales and then build our game plan around the combined group of Canadian and North Wales players. I’m sure it will be a steep learning curve in the first few weeks and the door won’t be shut on squad inclusion by any means. Hopefully we will help to raise the standard of club rugby in North Wales by creating a sense of competition for places in the side.”
WRU Head of Rugby Development and Performance Joe Lydon said, “Clive Griffiths has a huge amount of professional experience at the highest level and is ideally placed to pull together a team of this nature. Rudi Meir is also highly experienced in his field and I’m sure their knowledge and expertise will rub off on upcoming North Wales coaches and players.
“The inclusion of ten Canadian players in the squad will help to raise the standards and profile of the North Wales side on and off the field and help to give North Wales a competitive, semi-professional side almost immediately. It will enable attractive fixtures to take place at Parc Eirias, which will hopefully help to increase the interest and participation levels in rugby in North Wales. The Canadian players will also be working with WRU Development Officers during their time here to help promote and develop the community game in north Wales.
"Our aim throughout this is to raise the standard of rugby players in North Wales for the long term and the establishment of an academy in North Wales will help to identify and nurture that talent for the future, while at the same time, the players will be exposed to a high standard of competitive rugby.”
Kenton Morgan, Chair, Rygbi Gogledd Cymru said, "Clive, Rudi, Jon and ten Canadians add substance to Rygbi Gogledd Cymru's ambition to be the best. This innovative development is the "step up" in infrastructure and performance we need on the field. Our challenge is sustainability. This is a unique opportunity for the north Wales rugby community to show the passion and resources needed to allow us grow to occupy our rightful place in Welsh rugby. "
WRU Group Chief Executive Roger Lewis added, “Rugby is the national sport of Wales. It defines us as a nation. The North Wales rugby strategy is vitally important not only for our rugby development but also for the unity of Wales. These announcements are a clear indication of the desire to maximise the development of all players, coaches and match officials from North Wales as outlined in the WRU strategic plan."
Cllr Dilwyn Roberts, Leader of Conwy County Borough Council said, “We are delighted to welcome the Canadian team to Colwyn Bay and hope that this will be a great boost for rugby in North Wales. We’re particularly eager to see more young people participating in sport and we believe that bringing these Canadian players to the area will inspire and encourage the region’s youngsters. The North Wales authorities will work closely to ensure that any regeneration and economic opportunities that arise from this scheme can benefit the whole region.”
Rugby Canada CEO Graham Brown calls the move for the ten Canadian players to play in Wales a significant step forward in providing elite level competition as well as elite player development.
“Providing elite competition and training environments for our best players has always been a goal for Rugby Canada. Providing opportunities for players to become professionals, while continuing to provide high level domestic training environments for those not playing professionally overseas, through our partnership with PISE (Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence) achieves our goal. The North Wales project is one part of our development program and a significant partnership for Rugby Canada,” said Brown from Rugby Canada’s Toronto headquarters.
Saturday, 5 December 2009
U14's Training Venue change!
U14 training will now take place in Llandiloes from 7pm to 9pm due to Floodlight failure at Dolgellau after all the rain.
PLAYERS
We need to see the full squad at both session this month,your comimment is the teams success!
PLAYERS
We need to see the full squad at both session this month,your comimment is the teams success!
Monday, 30 November 2009
U14's Ceredigion Result
Great win, well to done to the whole squad and a big thanks to llanidloes for hosting the day.
36 - 7; with scores for D. Cater, J. Mills X 3, W. Jones X 2 and three conversions from T. Astbury.
Making it three wins out of three keep the good work going.
36 - 7; with scores for D. Cater, J. Mills X 3, W. Jones X 2 and three conversions from T. Astbury.
Making it three wins out of three keep the good work going.
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Under 14 training Change
All
Due to the continued weather forecast we have had to move training to Newtown on Friday 27th at 7-00pm.
This is due in the main to give the Dolgellau pitch chance to recover after being waterlogged this week.
The Ceredigion game is still on as advertised but a late pitch inspection will take place on Friday morning.
Due to the continued weather forecast we have had to move training to Newtown on Friday 27th at 7-00pm.
This is due in the main to give the Dolgellau pitch chance to recover after being waterlogged this week.
The Ceredigion game is still on as advertised but a late pitch inspection will take place on Friday morning.
Sunday, 22 November 2009
U14 SQUAD SELECTION
For those who missed Friday night’s session, all present were informed that following the first round of matches the squad was to be reduced from 33 to 22.
The squad has been chosen and is based around the players that both the Provincial and WRU coaching staff believe, have the best chance now or in the future of making the Gogledd Cymru U15 squad.
These players are bolstered by 7 development players who in the opinion of the staff have the raw ability to progress to take their case forward for inclusion.
For those not selected we promise you that the decisions were not taking lightly, especially with all players making such vast improvements over a short period, we also ensure you of the following.
•We will run a continued revolving open door policy (if your good enough you’re in)
•We expect continued feedback from your club with reference to your playing and training
•You will be given areas to improve on to enhance your reselection chance
•GCS representatives will be watching both club and school games for promising players.
•You will be called back to the Development day on February 28th for re-evaluation.
Again we thank all of you for the commitment shown now and in the future for your ongoing rugby development within the Gogledd Cymru set up.
The squad has been chosen and is based around the players that both the Provincial and WRU coaching staff believe, have the best chance now or in the future of making the Gogledd Cymru U15 squad.
These players are bolstered by 7 development players who in the opinion of the staff have the raw ability to progress to take their case forward for inclusion.
For those not selected we promise you that the decisions were not taking lightly, especially with all players making such vast improvements over a short period, we also ensure you of the following.
•We will run a continued revolving open door policy (if your good enough you’re in)
•We expect continued feedback from your club with reference to your playing and training
•You will be given areas to improve on to enhance your reselection chance
•GCS representatives will be watching both club and school games for promising players.
•You will be called back to the Development day on February 28th for re-evaluation.
Again we thank all of you for the commitment shown now and in the future for your ongoing rugby development within the Gogledd Cymru set up.
Thursday, 19 November 2009
U14 Training Update Notice
U14 training will now take place in Llandiloes from 7pm to 9pm due to the pitches at Dolgellau being waterlogged.
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
GCS STASH
Hooded Top - £25
Sizes S- 3XL
Rain Jacket - £18.05
Comes in black/ red same as hoodie
Sizes XS - XXL
Coaches Coat - £50
Sizes S - XXL
Order by November 20th for 27th delivery.
Name - Size - and Contact details required.
Sizes S- 3XL
Rain Jacket - £18.05
Comes in black/ red same as hoodie
Sizes XS - XXL
Coaches Coat - £50
Sizes S - XXL
Order by November 20th for 27th delivery.
Name - Size - and Contact details required.
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Player Improvement
The coaching staff at GCS feel that players that do not play club rugby on a regular basis are putting themselves at a disadvantage.
While we can not promote any one club there are teams based at many clubs within our provincial set up and we ask if you are not playing at a club please register at the one nearest you.
While we can not promote any one club there are teams based at many clubs within our provincial set up and we ask if you are not playing at a club please register at the one nearest you.
Monday, 26 October 2009
GCW v GCS
Yesterday saw the second game of the provincial series with the South taking on the West at Bangor RFC. Despite the squads being depleted due to illness, all 3 ages showed a massive improvement from the first game against the East. The U12’s struggled against a much larger West team, but showed glimpses of their potential with tries from Blayne Robinson (Newtown) and Andrew Williams (Bro Ffestiniog). The U13 put up a heroic display, with the depleted squad playing the majority of the rugby and always looking in control during the game. They gave their all to the cause, but with the West able to bring on so many fresh players, they were able to score at the very end to make the score 26-27 to the West. The U14 continued their winning streak with a comprehensive 6 tries to 3 win against the West. They showed a massive improvement from their last game, with some great individual performances. Dewi Bowen (Newtown) and Joe Mills (Llanidloes) were back to their rampaging best while Dave Carter (Harlech) looked lethal every time he had the ball.
Next Sunday see’s the U14 take on the best in Wales at the National U14’s 10’s Tournament at Abercynon, but they can travel with plenty of confidence.
Next Sunday see’s the U14 take on the best in Wales at the National U14’s 10’s Tournament at Abercynon, but they can travel with plenty of confidence.
Friday, 23 October 2009
Provincial Match Day 25th October
GCW V GCS at Bangor RFC, Gwynedd. LL55 4AA.
Under 12's 10:oo am KO
Under 13's 12:00 am KO
Under 14's 2:00 pm KO
Under 12's 10:oo am KO
Under 13's 12:00 am KO
Under 14's 2:00 pm KO
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Gogledd Cymru U18's v Dragons @ Colwyn Bay RFC, Sunday 11th October
1. Ollie Hughes- Mold2. Gareth Morgan- Ruthin3. Ed Mason- Ruthin4.Gruff Jones- Wrexham5. Jake Simm- Mold6. Barry Woodhall- Caernarfon7. Tomos Parry- Pwllheli8. Ben Powley-Exiles9. Alex Schwarz- Mold10. Jac Williams- Ruthin11. Andre Channer-Hughes- Nant Conwy12. Owain Aled- Bala13. Ian Ellis- Bro Ffestiniog14. Henry Roberts- Rhyl15. Jonny Hughes- Bangor16. Matt Bevan- Bala17. Jack Matthews- Exiles18. Michael Downey- Caernarfon19. Tom Davies- Mold20. Owen Jones- Ruthin21. Iwan Phillips- Exiles22. Lewis Isaac- Ruthin
Monday, 5 October 2009
Coach Education Timetable 2009/2010 Season
Here is the Gogledd Cymru South Coach Education Timetable 2009/2010 Season.
Level 1 CPD – 9th November, 6:30pm @ Newtown RFC (Game Sense & Structuring Sessions)
Level 2 CPD – 7th December
Scrum/Lineout – 18th January (target age 12 to 16)
Backline Play – 15th March (from scrum and lineout)
Handling/Decision Making - 17th May
Strength & Conditioning – 19th July
Level 1 CPD – 9th November, 6:30pm @ Newtown RFC (Game Sense & Structuring Sessions)
Level 2 CPD – 7th December
Scrum/Lineout – 18th January (target age 12 to 16)
Backline Play – 15th March (from scrum and lineout)
Handling/Decision Making - 17th May
Strength & Conditioning – 19th July
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Provincial Sunday 27th September
A big thanks and congratulations to all at COBRA rugby club for hosting a wonderful opening day to the provincial rugby calender.
We also thank the referees who gave up their Sunday to take charge of some really competitive matches resulting a number of positives for the coaching staff to take on to the West fixture at the end of October.
A futher compliment goes to our Under 14 squad who ran out eventual winners against their East counta parts reversing the result from last years fixture.
We also thank the referees who gave up their Sunday to take charge of some really competitive matches resulting a number of positives for the coaching staff to take on to the West fixture at the end of October.
A futher compliment goes to our Under 14 squad who ran out eventual winners against their East counta parts reversing the result from last years fixture.
Monday, 21 September 2009
Provincial Match Day 27th September
GCS V GCE at COBRA RFC in Meifod, Powys.
- Under 12's 10:oo am KO
- Under 13's 12:00 am KO
- Under 14's 2:00 pm KO
Friday, 18 September 2009
Gogledd Cymru U16 v Blues North
Sunday 21st September @ Eiras Park, Colwyn Bay
1.SIMPSON Joe, "Snitch" Bangor RFC
2.KIRBY Ryan, Mold RFC
3.EVANS Rhodri, Caernarfon RFC
4.FRANCIS Maredydd, Whitchurch RFC
5.MEADOWS (c) Jacob, Pwllheli RFC
6.CROWE Elliott, Llandudno RFC
7.GRUNDY James, Mold RFC
8.JONES Robert, Llandudno RFC
9.BAGSHAW Afon, Flint RFC
10.BARKER Lewis, Mold RFC
11.EVANS Aron, Llangefni RFC
12.JONES Michael, Ruthin RFC
13.BLACKMORE Jason, Rhyl RFC
14.RICHARDS Matt, Ruthin RFC
15.JONES Dion, Nant Conwy RFC
16.WILLIAMS Josh, Mold RFC
17.EVANS Rob, Wrexham RFC
18.GWYN Aaron, Caernarfon RFC
19.BAKER Ben, Bangor RFC
20.WILLIAMS Rhys, Mold RFC
21.BACKSHALL Sam,Nant Conwy RFC
22.ROBERTS Phylip, Ruthin RFC
1.SIMPSON Joe, "Snitch" Bangor RFC
2.KIRBY Ryan, Mold RFC
3.EVANS Rhodri, Caernarfon RFC
4.FRANCIS Maredydd, Whitchurch RFC
5.MEADOWS (c) Jacob, Pwllheli RFC
6.CROWE Elliott, Llandudno RFC
7.GRUNDY James, Mold RFC
8.JONES Robert, Llandudno RFC
9.BAGSHAW Afon, Flint RFC
10.BARKER Lewis, Mold RFC
11.EVANS Aron, Llangefni RFC
12.JONES Michael, Ruthin RFC
13.BLACKMORE Jason, Rhyl RFC
14.RICHARDS Matt, Ruthin RFC
15.JONES Dion, Nant Conwy RFC
16.WILLIAMS Josh, Mold RFC
17.EVANS Rob, Wrexham RFC
18.GWYN Aaron, Caernarfon RFC
19.BAKER Ben, Bangor RFC
20.WILLIAMS Rhys, Mold RFC
21.BACKSHALL Sam,Nant Conwy RFC
22.ROBERTS Phylip, Ruthin RFC
Friday, 11 September 2009
Gogledd Cymru Under 18's Line-up for Osprey's
Congratulations to the boys below after making selection for the Osprey's fixture (Game is At Colwyn Bay Rugby Club on Sunday,13th September. 2.00pm KO)
1. Ollie Hughes- Mold2. Gareth Morgan- Ruthin3. Ed Mason- Ruthin4. Tom Davies- Mold5. Jake Simm- Mold6. Gruff Jones- Wrexham7. Tom Parry- Pwllheli8. Owen Jones- Ruthin9. Will Morecombe- Rhyl10. Jac Williams- Ruthin11. Andre Channer-Hughes- Nant Conwy12. Sean Condon- Rhyl13. Nicci Hughes- Mold14. Ian Ellis- Bro Ffestiniog15. Jonny Hughes- Bangor16. Iwan Phillips- Exiles17. Alex Schwarz- Mold18. Will Mitchelmore- Ruthin19. Josh Woods- Mold20. Jac Matthews- Exiles21. John Evans- Exiles22. Chris Holmes- Mold23. Matt Bevan- Bala24. Liam Mannion- Exiles
1. Ollie Hughes- Mold2. Gareth Morgan- Ruthin3. Ed Mason- Ruthin4. Tom Davies- Mold5. Jake Simm- Mold6. Gruff Jones- Wrexham7. Tom Parry- Pwllheli8. Owen Jones- Ruthin9. Will Morecombe- Rhyl10. Jac Williams- Ruthin11. Andre Channer-Hughes- Nant Conwy12. Sean Condon- Rhyl13. Nicci Hughes- Mold14. Ian Ellis- Bro Ffestiniog15. Jonny Hughes- Bangor16. Iwan Phillips- Exiles17. Alex Schwarz- Mold18. Will Mitchelmore- Ruthin19. Josh Woods- Mold20. Jac Matthews- Exiles21. John Evans- Exiles22. Chris Holmes- Mold23. Matt Bevan- Bala24. Liam Mannion- Exiles
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Gogledd Cymru v Ospreys
Gogs U 18 take on strong Ospreys side on Sunday
Gogledd Cymru Under 18s play their first home-game of the Regional Age-Grade Championship this Sunday 13th Sepember when they face the Neath/Swansea Ospreys at Colwyn Bay Rugby Club K O 2pm. The North Wales youngsters will be looking to use the game to kick-start their campaign, having suffered a heavy 41-0 defeat away to the Scarlets in their opening match of the championship. A game in which they did not play well and from which hopefully they will have learnt much. Unfortunately it does not promise to get any easier against an Ospreys squad which contains within it a large number of internationals, including Tom Prydie,who the Ospreys management have already said they envisage playing for their senior side before the end of the season. However last seasons home match against the Ospreys was probably the Gogledd Cymru Under 18 Teams most competitive performance of the season,and there is no doubt that Head Coach Les Byrne will be looking for a similar effort on Sunday. The Gogledd Cymru squad will be announced after Wednesday nights training session in Ruthin- Kick off is 2pm and hopefully there will be a large crowd to urge the Gogledd Cymru side on
Gogledd Cymru Under 18s play their first home-game of the Regional Age-Grade Championship this Sunday 13th Sepember when they face the Neath/Swansea Ospreys at Colwyn Bay Rugby Club K O 2pm. The North Wales youngsters will be looking to use the game to kick-start their campaign, having suffered a heavy 41-0 defeat away to the Scarlets in their opening match of the championship. A game in which they did not play well and from which hopefully they will have learnt much. Unfortunately it does not promise to get any easier against an Ospreys squad which contains within it a large number of internationals, including Tom Prydie,who the Ospreys management have already said they envisage playing for their senior side before the end of the season. However last seasons home match against the Ospreys was probably the Gogledd Cymru Under 18 Teams most competitive performance of the season,and there is no doubt that Head Coach Les Byrne will be looking for a similar effort on Sunday. The Gogledd Cymru squad will be announced after Wednesday nights training session in Ruthin- Kick off is 2pm and hopefully there will be a large crowd to urge the Gogledd Cymru side on
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
GCS Meeting 'Change of date, time & location'
Due to many of the members not being available for the scheduled Newtown date shown below we have had to reschedule the September meeting to Dolgellau RFC at 6pm on Friday 18th.
We ask all to attend as there are new plans within the North Wales Structure and the Gogledd East fixture to discuss.
We ask all to attend as there are new plans within the North Wales Structure and the Gogledd East fixture to discuss.
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Regional U14 Inter – District 10's
Clubs to Include:
Afan Nedd, Bridgend, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Gwent, Gogledd Cymru, Heart of Wales, Pontypridd, Pembrokeshire, Rhondda, Swansea.
Afan Nedd, Bridgend, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Gwent, Gogledd Cymru, Heart of Wales, Pontypridd, Pembrokeshire, Rhondda, Swansea.
Sunday November 1st
KO:11 - Abercynon RFC
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
GCS Monthly Meeting
GCS meeting to take place on Monday September 14th at Newtown RFC 7:00pm.
All Managers, Coaches and potential sponsors are requested to attend
'New Laws' Development Night
There will be a coach/referee development night at COBRA RFC, Monday 7th September, 7pm – 9pm.
The night led by Mervyn Picton and Neil Addis will be about the changes to the laws for this season, with particular attention to the contact area. It is open to anyone, there will be indoor and outdoor sessions, so please bring appropriate clothing.
The night led by Mervyn Picton and Neil Addis will be about the changes to the laws for this season, with particular attention to the contact area. It is open to anyone, there will be indoor and outdoor sessions, so please bring appropriate clothing.
Friday, 28 August 2009
Major Initiatives for North Wales Rugby
The Welsh Rugby Union has announced a series of major initiatives aimed at the continued development of the game in North Wales in line with the strategic plan for the area as a development Region.The proposals include launching a North Wales Rugby Academy and an innovative plan to introduce Rugby Canada international players to the development region's representative team.The WRU has been working with partners including Rugby Canada and the IRB, and subject to approval from the Board of Rugby Canada next month, this proposal will be launched in January 2010.The Board of the Welsh Rugby Union has also awarded club status to the Gogledd Cymru representative team in order to allow the side to develop strategically within the governance of the WRU.Under the WRU and Rugby Canada initiative, it is proposed that a number of players, funded by Canada, will be based in north Wales to play for the region.They will form the basis of the representative squad which will be completed with individuals from within north Wales.The scheme is projected to last for up to five years and the number of Canadians in north Wales will be reduced year on year as the academy system delivers more quality players into the north Wales system.The initiative is designed to offer the north Wales team an opportunity to compete for a chance to achieve Premiership status within a realistic time-scale.The plan is linked to existing developments which include the identification of Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay as the home base of the club with the full support of Conwy County Borough Council. It will also be the home of the new North Wales Rugby Academy.A non-profitable Cooperative Community Interest Company has been established to maximise financial and operational support for the development of representative rugby.The North Wales Rugby Academy will provide a focus for a sustainable pathway for players and coaches in north Wales which builds on existing development programmes within the region.That means the major areas of player development including all technical, tactical, psychological, physical and lifestyle support will be fully available and operational within the North Wales Rugby Academy programme.The Welsh Rugby Union has described the initiatives as a clear indication of the desire to maximise the development of all players, coaches and match officials from North Wales as outlined in the WRU strategic plan.The Rugby Canada Board meets in September where the financial aspects of the initiative to bring Canadian internationals to Wales will be looked at in depth.The scheme is also seen as a means to help Rugby Canada utilise the WRU structure to develop its own current international player base.WRU Head of Rugby, Performance and Development Joe Lydon said, "These measures have been put in place in order to accelerate the progression of Rygbi Gogledd Cymru as a team, and the identification and development of rugby in North Wales."Bringing young, Canadian squad players to North Wales will enable the north Wales team to be a competitive, semi-professional level side almost immediately. It will enable attractive fixtures to take place at Parc Eirias, which will hopefully help to increase the interest and participation levels in rugby in North Wales."Our aim throughout this is to raise the standard of rugby players in north Wales for the long term and the establishment of an academy in north Wales will help to identify and nurture that talent for the future, while at the same time, they will be exposed to a high standard of competitive rugby."There will also be a clear benefit to Canada, a development rugby nation."Peredur Jenkins, WRU Board member for north Wales said:"The north Wales rugby community welcomes these exciting and innovative plans. They will provide an opportunity for north Wales based players to achieve their full potential within the region. The flow of players from this region to the national teams at all levels will undoubtedly increase. These developments are the result of a close working partnership between the WRU, North Wales Rugby Council, Conwy Borough County Council and the Gogledd Cymru CIC - all parties striving to fulfill the strategies and goals of the WRU's Strategic Plan for North Wales."WRU Group Chief Executive Roger Lewis said "Rugby is the national sport of Wales. It defines us as a nation. The strategy for Rygbi Gogledd Cymru is vitally important not only for our rugby development but also for the unity of Wales."Rygbi Gogledd Cymru chairman Kenton Morgan said: "Being recognised as a club is another step in our implementation of the WRU strategic plan."Conwy County Borough Council's support in the development of Parc Eirias and the consequent regeneration potential for Colwyn Bay has been of tremendous benefit to this relationship. This new WRU plan fits our innovative approach to the progression of north Wales rugby and dovetails the needs of Gogledd Cymru with those of Rugby Canada."Canadian players will benefit massively from these high quality fixtures and the rugby culture of the region, which although less well recognised, is just as passionate, as that in other areas of Wales. They will be young men, away from home and we look forward to welcoming them into the team and to facilitating mutual rugby development and friendships."Cllr Dilwyn Roberts, Leader, Conwy County Borough Council said, "This is a very exciting announcement for rugby in north Wales. We are delighted to be part of the project and we believe it will help to inspire and encourage more young people to participate and will help develop the sport in the region."IRB Head of Development and Performance Mark Egan said, "This is an excellent initiative which will offer young players from both nations the opportunity to achieve their full potential and, if approved in full, will clearly benefit rugby in both Wales and Canada."Geraint John, High Performance Director, Rugby Canada said, "We are excited and hopeful this project will be able to proceed because of the clear benefits it will deliver to both Wales and Canada by helping to develop our young players."
GCS boys to play Scarlets
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Gogledd Cymru South players who have been selected to play for Gogledd Cymru U16/18’s against the Scarlets this Sunday at Llandovery.
U18’s are Tom Parry (Pwllheli RFC/Ysgol Y Moelwyn), Ian Ellis (Bro Ffestiniog RFC), Matt Bevan (Bala RFC), Jacob Weaver-Jones (Welshpool RFC).
U16’s are Llion Evans (Llandudno RFC/Ysgol Y Moelwyn), Teddy Brittain (Llanidloes RFC).
FULL SQUADS
GC UNDER 18 SQUAD
1.JOHN EVANS
2.GARETH MORGAN
3. ED MASON
4. GRUFF JONES
5. JAKE SIMM
6. CHRIS HOLMES
7. TOM PARRY
8. OWEN JONES
9. ALEX SCHWARZ
10. JAC WILLIAMS
11. ANDRE CHANNER-HUGHES
12. NIKKI HUGHES
13. IAN ELLIS
14. ANDY OAKDEN
15. JONNY HUGHES
16. JACK MATTHEWS
17. MATT BEVAN
18. OLLIE HUGHES
19. JOSH WOODS
20. JACOB WEAVER-JONES
21. HENRY ROBERTS
22. WILL MITCHELMORE
Gogledd Cymru U16's Squad
1.WILLIAMS,Josh (Mold RFC)
2.KIRBY,Ryan (Mold RFC)
3.SIMPSON,Joe "Snitch" (Bangor RFC)
4.FRANCIS,Maredydd (Whitchurch RFC)
5.MEADOWS,Jacob (Pwllheli RFC)
6.EVANS,Llion (Llandudno RFC)
7.CROWE,Elliott (Llandudno RFC)
8.JONES,Robert (Llandudno RFC)
9.ROBERTS,Phylip (Ruthin RFC)
10.BLACKMORE,Jason (Rhyl RFC)
11.EVANS,Aron (Llangefni RFC)
12.JONES,Michael (Ruthin RFC)
13.RICHARDS,Matt (Ruthin RFC)
14.BACKSHALL,Sam (Nant Conwy RFC)
15.BRITTAIN,Teddy (Llanidloes RFC)
16.EVANS,Rhodri (Caernarfon RFC)
17.GOSS,Damian (Flint RFC)
18.EVANS,Rob (Wrexham RFC)
19.GWYN,Aaron (Caernarfon RFC)
20.WILLIAMS,Rhys (Mold RFC)
21.WEAVER,Lewys (Rhyl RFC)
22.BAGSHAW,Afon (Flint RFC)
U18’s are Tom Parry (Pwllheli RFC/Ysgol Y Moelwyn), Ian Ellis (Bro Ffestiniog RFC), Matt Bevan (Bala RFC), Jacob Weaver-Jones (Welshpool RFC).
U16’s are Llion Evans (Llandudno RFC/Ysgol Y Moelwyn), Teddy Brittain (Llanidloes RFC).
FULL SQUADS
GC UNDER 18 SQUAD
1.JOHN EVANS
2.GARETH MORGAN
3. ED MASON
4. GRUFF JONES
5. JAKE SIMM
6. CHRIS HOLMES
7. TOM PARRY
8. OWEN JONES
9. ALEX SCHWARZ
10. JAC WILLIAMS
11. ANDRE CHANNER-HUGHES
12. NIKKI HUGHES
13. IAN ELLIS
14. ANDY OAKDEN
15. JONNY HUGHES
16. JACK MATTHEWS
17. MATT BEVAN
18. OLLIE HUGHES
19. JOSH WOODS
20. JACOB WEAVER-JONES
21. HENRY ROBERTS
22. WILL MITCHELMORE
Gogledd Cymru U16's Squad
1.WILLIAMS,Josh (Mold RFC)
2.KIRBY,Ryan (Mold RFC)
3.SIMPSON,Joe "Snitch" (Bangor RFC)
4.FRANCIS,Maredydd (Whitchurch RFC)
5.MEADOWS,Jacob (Pwllheli RFC)
6.EVANS,Llion (Llandudno RFC)
7.CROWE,Elliott (Llandudno RFC)
8.JONES,Robert (Llandudno RFC)
9.ROBERTS,Phylip (Ruthin RFC)
10.BLACKMORE,Jason (Rhyl RFC)
11.EVANS,Aron (Llangefni RFC)
12.JONES,Michael (Ruthin RFC)
13.RICHARDS,Matt (Ruthin RFC)
14.BACKSHALL,Sam (Nant Conwy RFC)
15.BRITTAIN,Teddy (Llanidloes RFC)
16.EVANS,Rhodri (Caernarfon RFC)
17.GOSS,Damian (Flint RFC)
18.EVANS,Rob (Wrexham RFC)
19.GWYN,Aaron (Caernarfon RFC)
20.WILLIAMS,Rhys (Mold RFC)
21.WEAVER,Lewys (Rhyl RFC)
22.BAGSHAW,Afon (Flint RFC)
Sunday, 23 August 2009
Gogledd Cymru South Under 13 Initial 38 Man Squad 2009/2010
The following players have been selected.
Dominic Munroe - Welshpool
Will Evans - Welshpool
Gareth Parry - Bro Ffestiniog
Aron Hughes - Bro Ffestiniog
Gwidion Roberts - Bro Ffestiniog
Shaun Rye - Bro Ffestiniog
Jordon Rye - Bro Ffestiniog
Osain Jones - Bro Ffestiniog
Aubrey Morris - Cobra
Sam Jones - Llanidloes
Alistair Toms - Llanidloes
Colin Markham - Tywyn
Twn Jones - Newtown
Bryn Roberts - Cobra
Iwan Roberts - Cobra
Gethin Edwards - Bro Ffestiniog
Elliot Davies - Newtown
Elliot Pritchard - Newtown
Jack James - Newtown
Jordan Jones - Newtown
Remus Blower - Newtown
Sion Rees - Newtown
Tom Garman - Llanidloes
Mathew Bennett - Llanidloes
Andrew Evans - Llanidloes
Jojo Harris - Llanidloes
Jack Astley - Newtown
Josh Matthews - Llanidloes
Ieuan Phillips - Llanidloes
Jack Owen - Newtown
Rowen Evans - Llanidloes
Callum Breese - Llanidloes
Keegan Rees Bradley - Llanidloes
Dylan Rees - Llanidloes
Sion Davies - Bro Ffestiniog
Calfyn Roberts - Bro Ffestiniog
Liam Kelleher - Newtown
Jack Garman - Newtown
Congratulations to you all for making the initial squad
Just a reminder the next training session is at Dolgellau RFC on Wednesday 26th Aug 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Dominic Munroe - Welshpool
Will Evans - Welshpool
Gareth Parry - Bro Ffestiniog
Aron Hughes - Bro Ffestiniog
Gwidion Roberts - Bro Ffestiniog
Shaun Rye - Bro Ffestiniog
Jordon Rye - Bro Ffestiniog
Osain Jones - Bro Ffestiniog
Aubrey Morris - Cobra
Sam Jones - Llanidloes
Alistair Toms - Llanidloes
Colin Markham - Tywyn
Twn Jones - Newtown
Bryn Roberts - Cobra
Iwan Roberts - Cobra
Gethin Edwards - Bro Ffestiniog
Elliot Davies - Newtown
Elliot Pritchard - Newtown
Jack James - Newtown
Jordan Jones - Newtown
Remus Blower - Newtown
Sion Rees - Newtown
Tom Garman - Llanidloes
Mathew Bennett - Llanidloes
Andrew Evans - Llanidloes
Jojo Harris - Llanidloes
Jack Astley - Newtown
Josh Matthews - Llanidloes
Ieuan Phillips - Llanidloes
Jack Owen - Newtown
Rowen Evans - Llanidloes
Callum Breese - Llanidloes
Keegan Rees Bradley - Llanidloes
Dylan Rees - Llanidloes
Sion Davies - Bro Ffestiniog
Calfyn Roberts - Bro Ffestiniog
Liam Kelleher - Newtown
Jack Garman - Newtown
Congratulations to you all for making the initial squad
Just a reminder the next training session is at Dolgellau RFC on Wednesday 26th Aug 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Gogledd Cymru South Under 14 Initial 30 Man Squad 2009/2010.
The following players have been selected:
Forwards: - Name & Club
William Jones - Tywyn
Dewi Bowen - Newtown
Dan Owen - Newtown
Shaun Bateman - Bro Ffestiniog
Richard Roberts - COBRA
Huw Parry - Bro Ffestiniog
Joe Mills - Llanidloes
Lewis Swallow - Llanidloes
Oliver Evans - Llanidloes
James Lewis - Llanidloes
Jordan Rodgers - Tywyn
Twm Roberts - COBRA
Mattieu Roussel - Welshpool
Michael Kendal - Tywyn
Andrew Williams - Llanidloes
Backs: - Name & Club
Geraint Davies - Llanidloes
Gethin Jones - Bro Ffestiniog
Tom Williams - Newtown
Tom Astbury - Newtown
Kieron Woolway - Bro Ffestiniog
Erddyn Williams - Harlech
Sam Jones - Newtown
Harry Jukes - COBRA
Jacob Mantel - COBRA
David Carter - Harlech
David Richards - Llanidloes
Dewi Pugh - Tywyn
David Owen - Bro Ffestiniog
Sean Griffiths - COBRA
Forwards: - Name & Club
William Jones - Tywyn
Dewi Bowen - Newtown
Dan Owen - Newtown
Shaun Bateman - Bro Ffestiniog
Richard Roberts - COBRA
Huw Parry - Bro Ffestiniog
Joe Mills - Llanidloes
Lewis Swallow - Llanidloes
Oliver Evans - Llanidloes
James Lewis - Llanidloes
Jordan Rodgers - Tywyn
Twm Roberts - COBRA
Mattieu Roussel - Welshpool
Michael Kendal - Tywyn
Andrew Williams - Llanidloes
Backs: - Name & Club
Geraint Davies - Llanidloes
Gethin Jones - Bro Ffestiniog
Tom Williams - Newtown
Tom Astbury - Newtown
Kieron Woolway - Bro Ffestiniog
Erddyn Williams - Harlech
Sam Jones - Newtown
Harry Jukes - COBRA
Jacob Mantel - COBRA
David Carter - Harlech
David Richards - Llanidloes
Dewi Pugh - Tywyn
David Owen - Bro Ffestiniog
Sean Griffiths - COBRA
For those players not selected a feedback release letter has been issued to both the player and the club. We now ask that these players link back up with their local clubs in preperation for the next development session on Sunday Feb 28th @ Cobra rugby club, Meifod, Powys.
Monday, 10 August 2009
Scarlets in Newtown/Bala
Hundreds of youngsters turned out to play rugby with their Scarlets heroes as Newtown RFC played host to the Scarlets squad at their home ground in Powys today (Fri).
The full Scarlets squad were given a warm welcome by a big crowd of members of rugby club as the players took the time to assist with a skills and training session with the junior section.
More than 100 young players aged between six and 16 were joined by Scarlets stars such as Mark Jones, David Lyons, Jonathan Davies, Daniel Evans, Simon Easterby, Regan King and Morgan Stoddart.
The youngsters shone as the players put them through their paces, with plenty of tips and advice given out at the training session.
Nick James from Newtown Rugby Club said: “It was absolutely brilliant to see top rugby stars from the Scarlets taking part in our training session. To see the looks on the faces of our junior members as the Scarlets walked down the hill to our training fields is something we’ll remember for years to come.
“This visit is exactly the type of motivation and inspiration that clubs like ours need to get young players keen to play and learn rugby and to attract new members.
“To play rugby with their heroes is such a great inspiration and the Scarlets players were great and joined in with lots of enthusiasm in all the skills sessions we were running.”
Scarlets captain, Mark Jones, originally from Builth Wells said: “We had a very warm welcome – it’s great to be out in the community talking to young players and encouraging them. We did a spot of talent spotting too, there were a couple of young players that looked very promising for the future!”
Rupert Moon, Commercial Director of the Scarlets who led the tour across Wales which included a trip to the Eisteddfod at Bala and then to Aberaeron RFC, said: “Our mission is to make supporting the Scarlets feel like being part of one big family. To be out and about is exactly what we need to do to spread that message and make people feel part of our rugby region by meeting our players and staff face-to-face.
The full Scarlets squad were given a warm welcome by a big crowd of members of rugby club as the players took the time to assist with a skills and training session with the junior section.
More than 100 young players aged between six and 16 were joined by Scarlets stars such as Mark Jones, David Lyons, Jonathan Davies, Daniel Evans, Simon Easterby, Regan King and Morgan Stoddart.
The youngsters shone as the players put them through their paces, with plenty of tips and advice given out at the training session.
Nick James from Newtown Rugby Club said: “It was absolutely brilliant to see top rugby stars from the Scarlets taking part in our training session. To see the looks on the faces of our junior members as the Scarlets walked down the hill to our training fields is something we’ll remember for years to come.
“This visit is exactly the type of motivation and inspiration that clubs like ours need to get young players keen to play and learn rugby and to attract new members.
“To play rugby with their heroes is such a great inspiration and the Scarlets players were great and joined in with lots of enthusiasm in all the skills sessions we were running.”
Scarlets captain, Mark Jones, originally from Builth Wells said: “We had a very warm welcome – it’s great to be out in the community talking to young players and encouraging them. We did a spot of talent spotting too, there were a couple of young players that looked very promising for the future!”
Rupert Moon, Commercial Director of the Scarlets who led the tour across Wales which included a trip to the Eisteddfod at Bala and then to Aberaeron RFC, said: “Our mission is to make supporting the Scarlets feel like being part of one big family. To be out and about is exactly what we need to do to spread that message and make people feel part of our rugby region by meeting our players and staff face-to-face.
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Player Pathway
Hello coaches,
For your information and in preparation for the coming season, below is the link to the WRU player pathway, providing guidelines and laws relating to age groups from Under 7's to Under 19's
http://www.wru.co.uk/downloads/pdfs/WRU-Rugby-Pathway2008.pdf
For your information and in preparation for the coming season, below is the link to the WRU player pathway, providing guidelines and laws relating to age groups from Under 7's to Under 19's
http://www.wru.co.uk/downloads/pdfs/WRU-Rugby-Pathway2008.pdf
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
GCS Monthly Meeting
Open Meeting at Llanidloes Rugby Club [Field] on Monday August 3rd at 7:00pm
All provincial staff are requested to attend.
Jason Bowen
All provincial staff are requested to attend.
Jason Bowen
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Skills Coach – North Wales (South) Centre of Development
Hourly Rate – £10
Commencing August 2009
Contractual Status – based on 6 month review periods
The successful candidate will be employed as a skills coach within centres of development in the South region of North Wales. The post will be based in centres of development (Llanidloes and/or Dolgellau,) running for hour sessions (3hrs per week, per centre), the hours worked and centre(s) worked in are flexible and more than one candidate may be considered. The post will involve working with groups of 6 to 12 players concentrating on the core skills as laid out by the regional coaching team.
The successful applicant will have relevant UKCC coaching qualifications along with good technical knowledge and coaching experience and be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check and will require access to own transport.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
The planning and organising of each skills session
The management and safety of all those involved in each session
Working to the overall skills development plan as set by the North Wales Skills Coach and Performance Development Manager
The reporting process on individual players
Development programs for players to work on out with the centre
Identification of players from within the centre capable of moving into the performance group
The successful candidate will need to be able to:
Work to a detailed technical level
Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
Motivate and influence young athletes
Work to ambitious targets and set plans
Work successfully and accurately communicate as part of a team
Report concisely and accurately on player progress
In order to apply for the post please send a c.v. and covering letter to:
stewart.milne@glyndwr.ac.uk or Stewart Milne: Rugby Development
Sports Development
Glyndŵr University
Mold Road
Wrexham
Wales
LL11 2AW
For any more information please contact:
Stewart Milne - North Wales Skills Coach:
Tel: 07738 219866 (email as above)
Commencing August 2009
Contractual Status – based on 6 month review periods
The successful candidate will be employed as a skills coach within centres of development in the South region of North Wales. The post will be based in centres of development (Llanidloes and/or Dolgellau,) running for hour sessions (3hrs per week, per centre), the hours worked and centre(s) worked in are flexible and more than one candidate may be considered. The post will involve working with groups of 6 to 12 players concentrating on the core skills as laid out by the regional coaching team.
The successful applicant will have relevant UKCC coaching qualifications along with good technical knowledge and coaching experience and be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check and will require access to own transport.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
The planning and organising of each skills session
The management and safety of all those involved in each session
Working to the overall skills development plan as set by the North Wales Skills Coach and Performance Development Manager
The reporting process on individual players
Development programs for players to work on out with the centre
Identification of players from within the centre capable of moving into the performance group
The successful candidate will need to be able to:
Work to a detailed technical level
Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
Motivate and influence young athletes
Work to ambitious targets and set plans
Work successfully and accurately communicate as part of a team
Report concisely and accurately on player progress
In order to apply for the post please send a c.v. and covering letter to:
stewart.milne@glyndwr.ac.uk or Stewart Milne: Rugby Development
Sports Development
Glyndŵr University
Mold Road
Wrexham
Wales
LL11 2AW
For any more information please contact:
Stewart Milne - North Wales Skills Coach:
Tel: 07738 219866 (email as above)
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
GOGLEDD CYMRU UNDER 16 FIXTURES FOR REGIONAL AGE GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
30/8/09 - SCARLETS (AWAY)
20/9/09 - BLUES NORTH (EIRIAS PARC)
27/9/09 - BLUES SOUTH (AWAY)
18/10/09 - BLUES SOUTH (EIRIAS PARC
15/11/09 - SCARLETS (EIRIAS PARC)
22/11/09 - OSPREYS (AWAY)
29/11/09 - BLUES NORTH (AWAY)
13/12/09 - OSPREYS (EIRIAS PARC)
20/12/09 - DRAGONS (AWAY)
20/1/10 - DRAGONS (EIRIAS PARC)
20/9/09 - BLUES NORTH (EIRIAS PARC)
27/9/09 - BLUES SOUTH (AWAY)
18/10/09 - BLUES SOUTH (EIRIAS PARC
15/11/09 - SCARLETS (EIRIAS PARC)
22/11/09 - OSPREYS (AWAY)
29/11/09 - BLUES NORTH (AWAY)
13/12/09 - OSPREYS (EIRIAS PARC)
20/12/09 - DRAGONS (AWAY)
20/1/10 - DRAGONS (EIRIAS PARC)
GOGLEDD CYMRU UNDER 18 FIXTURES FOR REGIONAL AGE GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
30/8/09 - SCARLETS (AWAY)
13/09/09 - OSPREYS (COLWYN BAY RFC)
27/09/09 - BLUES (AWAY)
11/10/09 - DRAGONS (COLWYN BAY RFC)
25/11/09 - SCARLETS (COLWYN BAY RFC)
22/11/09 - OSPREYS (AWAY)
13/12/09 - BLUES (COLWYN BAY RFC)
20/12/09 - DRAGONS (AWAY)
13/09/09 - OSPREYS (COLWYN BAY RFC)
27/09/09 - BLUES (AWAY)
11/10/09 - DRAGONS (COLWYN BAY RFC)
25/11/09 - SCARLETS (COLWYN BAY RFC)
22/11/09 - OSPREYS (AWAY)
13/12/09 - BLUES (COLWYN BAY RFC)
20/12/09 - DRAGONS (AWAY)
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Coach Development Evening
There is to be a further Coach Development Evening for the Gogledd South provincial area. This will be a follow up to the ones held in January and May.
This session is, however, being aimed at all coaches. The session will be run through myself, Marc Roberts the Regional Performance Manager and Dai Higgs the Gogledd South Development Officer and the topic will be Game Structure in the Modern Game.
The evening is being held on Monday 10th August at Dolgellau RFC from 7pm until 9pm.
Could you please pass on to all coaches and they can register by feeding back to myself.
Cheers
Tim
This session is, however, being aimed at all coaches. The session will be run through myself, Marc Roberts the Regional Performance Manager and Dai Higgs the Gogledd South Development Officer and the topic will be Game Structure in the Modern Game.
The evening is being held on Monday 10th August at Dolgellau RFC from 7pm until 9pm.
Could you please pass on to all coaches and they can register by feeding back to myself.
Cheers
Tim
REFEREES TRAINING DAYS JULY 2009
It is intended to hold two training days for Referees, from Level 1 inductees, current Level 2 and Level 3 referees, at
(1) Denbigh RFC Saturday 25th July, 2009 and
2) Bangor RFC Sunday 26th July 2009.
(1) Denbigh RFC Saturday 25th July, 2009 and
2) Bangor RFC Sunday 26th July 2009.
David R Davies will be at both days, which will be used as Training days for all referees.
The programme will include a discussion on the new laws and then training sessions for all referees in a game situation, so kit will be required, but there will be no fitness testing for Advisors and Observers.
We will provide food for those attending, so pass it on to any interested parties. Contact Merv Picton if you want to attend. It is planned to start the day at 10.00am and conclude at 16.00. Although the course attendance is not compulsory, it is felt strongly that support and involvement in Society activities is essential for all referees.
We require another ten active Level 2 referees this season to cover Promotions and Retirements. Thanks to all those who over the past years have given service to our game. Best wishes to them in their Boots Hanging Up time and a warm welcome to the Watchers Club.
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
PROVINCIAL TRIALS
Ladies/Gentleman,
Gogledd Cymru South Province will be holding 2 trial days for the new Provincial Teams on the 12th July at Bro Ffestiniog RFC and the 19th July at Llanidloes RFC. Players need to attend both Sundays(If this is a problem please could you contact me).
U12 register 10am, train 10.30 – 12.30.
U13 register 12pm, train 12.30 – 2.30pm.
U14 register 2pm, train 2.30 -4.30pm.
Could all clubs/schools forward me contact details of players who will be attending, including name, club/school, Date of Birth, contact number
Gogledd Cymru South Province will be holding 2 trial days for the new Provincial Teams on the 12th July at Bro Ffestiniog RFC and the 19th July at Llanidloes RFC. Players need to attend both Sundays(If this is a problem please could you contact me).
U12 register 10am, train 10.30 – 12.30.
U13 register 12pm, train 12.30 – 2.30pm.
U14 register 2pm, train 2.30 -4.30pm.
Could all clubs/schools forward me contact details of players who will be attending, including name, club/school, Date of Birth, contact number
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Gogledd South Meeting in Dolgellau RFC June 1st
Opened at 7:30pm
Members Present:
Jason Bowen – Coordinator, Dave Higgs – RDO, Russell Swallow – Llanidloes, Nick James – Newtown, Will Jones – Newtown, Nick Larder – Welshpool, Dave Roberts – Welshpool, Owen Thomas - Dolgellau.
Apologies for Absence:
Grant Land - Welshpool, Charlie Trow – Llanidloes, Simon Lewes – Llanidloes.
Results and Fixtures:
The up to date fixture lists for each age group are now posted on the web page.
Gogledd South RDO:
Dave Higgs is to contact the relevant schools to invite players who play via the Gwynedd system who are not already covered by clubs.
Provincial club list.
Bala, Welshpool, COBRA, Newtown, Llanidloes, Machynlleth, Tywyn, Dolgellau, Harlech, Bro Ffestiniog.
Name/Identity:
Gogledd Cymru South or GCS in reports.
Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Cub Socks.
Structure:
Gogledd Cymru South – Gogledd Cymru East – Gogledd Cymru West
Provincial at U12’s – U13’s – U14’s, – Gogledd Cymru at U15’s – Gogledd Cymru RAG at U16’s - U18’s – U20’s, Gogledd Cymru Senior rugby.
Meeting Notes.
It is asked that all clubs hosting the trail days make both the changing rooms and training equipment available to the team manager or Head Coach by 10am on the morning of each session.
The province is still looking for a club to host the South V East match; any interested club should contact Dai Higgs.
Training sessions are to be based on a two on two off basis. To avoid players picking their attendance it will still remain a provincial rule that each player must attend both venues.
The playing kits for next season are to be supplied by the MWP strips of 2008/09. These are available at U12 and U14 and will be used until new funds are obtained. Note we are still short of an Under 13’s kit and this side will benefit with the fist GSC kit.
It has been asked for clubs to propose the provincial badge; any ideas should in the first instance go to Dai Higgs. The Sword of the Nation was one suggestion put forward.
The province is in great need of sponsorship manager/managers, someone who has a comprehensive list of good contacts within our area. At present Gogledd South will receive no central funding from North Wales or the WRU and as such we need to raise funds at every level. This role could be carried out by an individual or be split down to team by team basis.
Note: It is unsure if any reimbursement will be available to clubs hosting the provincial trails and or matches. Dai Higgs to investigate.
Age grade coaching roles:
Under 12’s: Team Manager: TBA, Head Coach: Grant Land, Assistant Coach: Charlie Trow, 2nd assistant coach TBA.
Under 13’s: Team Manager: Bill Parry, Head Coach: Tony Costall, 2 x Assistant Coaches: Dave Roberts & Will Jones.
Under 14’s: Team Manager: Nick James, Head Coach: Jason Bowen, 2 x Assistant Coaches: Russell Swallow & Simon Lewis.
Under 15’s: TBA
Under 16’s: TBA
2009/10 Provincial Trial’s:
Under 12’s:
Sunday 12th of July 2009 in Llanidloes at 11am and Sunday 19th of July in Dolgellau at 11am.
Under 13’s:
Sunday 12th of July 2009 in Llanidloes at 11am and Sunday 19th of July in Dolgellau at 11am.
Under 14’s:
Sunday 12th of July 2009 in Bro Ffestiniog at 11am and Sunday 19th of July in Llanidloes at 11am.
Squad Cut Session U12’s
Sunday 26th of July 2009 in Newtown at 11am.
Squad Cut Session U13’s
Sunday 26th of July 2009 in Newtown at 11am.
Squad Cut Session U14’s
Sunday 26th of July 2009 in Bala at 11am.
A. O. B.
Next meeting Monday July 6th in Machynlleth Rugby Club at 7pm
Meeting closed at 9:25pm
Members Present:
Jason Bowen – Coordinator, Dave Higgs – RDO, Russell Swallow – Llanidloes, Nick James – Newtown, Will Jones – Newtown, Nick Larder – Welshpool, Dave Roberts – Welshpool, Owen Thomas - Dolgellau.
Apologies for Absence:
Grant Land - Welshpool, Charlie Trow – Llanidloes, Simon Lewes – Llanidloes.
Results and Fixtures:
The up to date fixture lists for each age group are now posted on the web page.
Gogledd South RDO:
Dave Higgs is to contact the relevant schools to invite players who play via the Gwynedd system who are not already covered by clubs.
Provincial club list.
Bala, Welshpool, COBRA, Newtown, Llanidloes, Machynlleth, Tywyn, Dolgellau, Harlech, Bro Ffestiniog.
Name/Identity:
Gogledd Cymru South or GCS in reports.
Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Cub Socks.
Structure:
Gogledd Cymru South – Gogledd Cymru East – Gogledd Cymru West
Provincial at U12’s – U13’s – U14’s, – Gogledd Cymru at U15’s – Gogledd Cymru RAG at U16’s - U18’s – U20’s, Gogledd Cymru Senior rugby.
Meeting Notes.
It is asked that all clubs hosting the trail days make both the changing rooms and training equipment available to the team manager or Head Coach by 10am on the morning of each session.
The province is still looking for a club to host the South V East match; any interested club should contact Dai Higgs.
Training sessions are to be based on a two on two off basis. To avoid players picking their attendance it will still remain a provincial rule that each player must attend both venues.
The playing kits for next season are to be supplied by the MWP strips of 2008/09. These are available at U12 and U14 and will be used until new funds are obtained. Note we are still short of an Under 13’s kit and this side will benefit with the fist GSC kit.
It has been asked for clubs to propose the provincial badge; any ideas should in the first instance go to Dai Higgs. The Sword of the Nation was one suggestion put forward.
The province is in great need of sponsorship manager/managers, someone who has a comprehensive list of good contacts within our area. At present Gogledd South will receive no central funding from North Wales or the WRU and as such we need to raise funds at every level. This role could be carried out by an individual or be split down to team by team basis.
Note: It is unsure if any reimbursement will be available to clubs hosting the provincial trails and or matches. Dai Higgs to investigate.
Age grade coaching roles:
Under 12’s: Team Manager: TBA, Head Coach: Grant Land, Assistant Coach: Charlie Trow, 2nd assistant coach TBA.
Under 13’s: Team Manager: Bill Parry, Head Coach: Tony Costall, 2 x Assistant Coaches: Dave Roberts & Will Jones.
Under 14’s: Team Manager: Nick James, Head Coach: Jason Bowen, 2 x Assistant Coaches: Russell Swallow & Simon Lewis.
Under 15’s: TBA
Under 16’s: TBA
2009/10 Provincial Trial’s:
Under 12’s:
Sunday 12th of July 2009 in Llanidloes at 11am and Sunday 19th of July in Dolgellau at 11am.
Under 13’s:
Sunday 12th of July 2009 in Llanidloes at 11am and Sunday 19th of July in Dolgellau at 11am.
Under 14’s:
Sunday 12th of July 2009 in Bro Ffestiniog at 11am and Sunday 19th of July in Llanidloes at 11am.
Squad Cut Session U12’s
Sunday 26th of July 2009 in Newtown at 11am.
Squad Cut Session U13’s
Sunday 26th of July 2009 in Newtown at 11am.
Squad Cut Session U14’s
Sunday 26th of July 2009 in Bala at 11am.
A. O. B.
Next meeting Monday July 6th in Machynlleth Rugby Club at 7pm
Meeting closed at 9:25pm
UKCC Level One (including Rugby Ready)
Dolgellau RFC
10th October 2009 Day 1 – Rugby Ready and Level One Induction
11th October 2009 Day 2 – Level One
18th October 2009 Day 3 – Level One
Cost £120
Minimum Age 16
All applications and payment through WRU On-line Coaching Course booking system.
10th October 2009 Day 1 – Rugby Ready and Level One Induction
11th October 2009 Day 2 – Level One
18th October 2009 Day 3 – Level One
Cost £120
Minimum Age 16
All applications and payment through WRU On-line Coaching Course booking system.
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Dates for Diary - Girls Rugby
Ladies rugby within the region are planning to hold several player development days over the summer at various locations:
Sunday 26th July at Mill Bank, Holyhead; 12.30pm - 4.30pm.
Sunday 2nd August at Bro Ffestiniog RFC 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
Sunday 16th August at Denbigh RFC; 1.00pm - 5.00pm.
Girls aged from 12 - 18 of any ability are welcome.
Please ensure anyone attending is suitably equipped.
Sunday 26th July at Mill Bank, Holyhead; 12.30pm - 4.30pm.
Sunday 2nd August at Bro Ffestiniog RFC 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
Sunday 16th August at Denbigh RFC; 1.00pm - 5.00pm.
Girls aged from 12 - 18 of any ability are welcome.
Please ensure anyone attending is suitably equipped.
1 Minute Silence
Shotton Steel RFC are holding a 1 minute silence on Sunday 7th June at 10:15am in memory of Jordan Baker, an up and coming rugby talent who tragically lost his life on 31st May at the tender age of 9 years old.The family and the club would like to invite other clubs to join them in their rememberance of Jordan and pay tribute to this rugby son who has been lost to us all.
Friday, 29 May 2009
Provincial Meeting June 1st 2009
The next provincial meeting is to take place in Dolgellau on Monday June 1st at 7pm can all age grade coaches, managers along with any other interested parties please make every effort to attend.
Agenda
- Apologies for Absence
- Notifacation of management structures
- Trail dates and arrangements
- Training venues
- Fixture arrangements
- AOB
Monday, 18 May 2009
North Wales Festival of Girl's Rugby
18 May
North Wales Festival of Girl's Rugby
Colwyn Bay RFC hosts this year's Festival of Girl's Rugby (Friday 22nd May, 10:00am to 3:00pm). Approximately 150 girl's are expected to attend the event organised by the WRU's womens community manager Nicola Smith. Development officers from each of the Northern provinces will be in attendance offering support and assisting with the coached sessions throughout the day. Please remember, if you or members from your club are attending, to bring suitable kit, boots, mouthguard, packed lunch, water and change of clothing .
North Wales Festival of Girl's Rugby
Colwyn Bay RFC hosts this year's Festival of Girl's Rugby (Friday 22nd May, 10:00am to 3:00pm). Approximately 150 girl's are expected to attend the event organised by the WRU's womens community manager Nicola Smith. Development officers from each of the Northern provinces will be in attendance offering support and assisting with the coached sessions throughout the day. Please remember, if you or members from your club are attending, to bring suitable kit, boots, mouthguard, packed lunch, water and change of clothing .
2009/10 Provincial Fixtures for U12, 13 and 14's
U14’s District 10’s Tournament - 5th September 2009
South v East – 27th September 2009
West v South – 25th October 2009
South Development Day – 29th November 2009
East v South – 20th December 2009
South v West – 31st January 2010
South Development Day – 28th February 2010
U14’s Selection Tournament – 28th March 2010
All Fixtures to be played at the same venue
11am for the U12
12pm for the U13
1pm for the U14
Any Clubs wishing to host games or development days, please contact me.
Dai Higgs
WRU Rugby Development Officer
Gogledd Cymru South
email: DHiggs@wru.co.uk
mobile: 07881584500
South v East – 27th September 2009
West v South – 25th October 2009
South Development Day – 29th November 2009
East v South – 20th December 2009
South v West – 31st January 2010
South Development Day – 28th February 2010
U14’s Selection Tournament – 28th March 2010
All Fixtures to be played at the same venue
11am for the U12
12pm for the U13
1pm for the U14
Any Clubs wishing to host games or development days, please contact me.
Dai Higgs
WRU Rugby Development Officer
Gogledd Cymru South
email: DHiggs@wru.co.uk
mobile: 07881584500
Monday, 11 May 2009
Provincial Development Itinerary
GOGLEDD CYMRU PROVINCIAL DEVELOPMENT DAY AT DOLGELLAU FOR U16S AND U18S.
9.00a.m..-9.30a.m. Registration and welcome D.O.s,R.A.G Managers
Name tags,Data base info
9.30a.m.-9.40a.m. INTRODUCTION M.R.
9.40a.m. – 10a.m. ANALYSIS SESSION M.R.
10a.m. – 12p.m. PRACTICAL COACHING D.O.s,R.A.G. COACHES
Core skills: Footwork, passing, Decision making
Games: Emphasis on passing,keeping the ball out of contact area, Off load etc
12.a.m. LUNCH (Bring own Packed Lunch)
12.30p.m. Nutrition and Conditioning Conditioner T.B.A
1.30p.m.-1.50p.m. ANALYSIS SESSION M.R..
1.50 p.m. PRACTICAL D.O.s, RAG COACHES
Core skills: footwork before contact, Contact skills, Leg Drive, Ball presentation ,Blow/Seal,
Jackling, Dealing with the Jackal, Leading into minute drill., Contact Game.
4.00p.m. COOL DOWN D.O.
4.15p.m. SUMMARY AND DEPART M.R.
9.00a.m..-9.30a.m. Registration and welcome D.O.s,R.A.G Managers
Name tags,Data base info
9.30a.m.-9.40a.m. INTRODUCTION M.R.
9.40a.m. – 10a.m. ANALYSIS SESSION M.R.
10a.m. – 12p.m. PRACTICAL COACHING D.O.s,R.A.G. COACHES
Core skills: Footwork, passing, Decision making
Games: Emphasis on passing,keeping the ball out of contact area, Off load etc
12.a.m. LUNCH (Bring own Packed Lunch)
12.30p.m. Nutrition and Conditioning Conditioner T.B.A
1.30p.m.-1.50p.m. ANALYSIS SESSION M.R..
1.50 p.m. PRACTICAL D.O.s, RAG COACHES
Core skills: footwork before contact, Contact skills, Leg Drive, Ball presentation ,Blow/Seal,
Jackling, Dealing with the Jackal, Leading into minute drill., Contact Game.
4.00p.m. COOL DOWN D.O.
4.15p.m. SUMMARY AND DEPART M.R.
Age Grade Area Meeting Dates
Gents
We are to have two pre-age grade trail meetings to ensure all basis are covered on the aforementioned days.
Please ensure you club attends with all prospective managers, coaches and volunteers for the forth coming season with Gogledd Cymru South.
In addition to the above please ensure the key members of your 2009/10 season under 12, 13 & 14's are present to ensure the details are distributed to the relevant personnel.
The meetings will be held in Dolgellau at 7:00pm on Monday 1st June and Monday 6th July 2009.
Jason Bowen
Coordinator
We are to have two pre-age grade trail meetings to ensure all basis are covered on the aforementioned days.
Please ensure you club attends with all prospective managers, coaches and volunteers for the forth coming season with Gogledd Cymru South.
In addition to the above please ensure the key members of your 2009/10 season under 12, 13 & 14's are present to ensure the details are distributed to the relevant personnel.
The meetings will be held in Dolgellau at 7:00pm on Monday 1st June and Monday 6th July 2009.
Jason Bowen
Coordinator
Gogledd South Team Triumph
The Newtown Under 12’s have been crowed North Wales Champions
They travelled up to Bangor to take on Llandudno in a repeat of last years North Wales final and once again returned with the cup after winning 39 -12.
A great game with total commitment from both sides which bodes well for the provincial set up.
Congratulations to all involved.
They travelled up to Bangor to take on Llandudno in a repeat of last years North Wales final and once again returned with the cup after winning 39 -12.
A great game with total commitment from both sides which bodes well for the provincial set up.
Congratulations to all involved.
Thursday, 7 May 2009
GOGLEDD CYMRU PROVINCIAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS.
Ladies/Gents,
Gogledd Cymru Development Officers and Regional Coaches are putting on 3 development days, one in each province during May. This is to allow players the opportunity to be selected for the regional U16 and U18 Gogledd Cymru squads, as well as a days top coaching. Please could you contact all players who have the potential to play regional rugby.
Age Groups –
U16’s Season 2009/2010. D.O.B. 1st September 1993 – 31st August 1994. Regular North Wales U15’s 1st team players need not attend, however players involved in the development squad are welcome. (If unsure please contact Tim Hoare)
U18’s Season 2009/2010 D.O.B. 1st January 1992 – 31st August. Players already selected for Gogledd Cymru U18’s need not attend.
Dates:
26th May – Gogledd Cymru East. Venue – Rhyl RFC
27th May – Gogledd Cyrmu South. Venue – Dolgellau RFC
28th May – Gogledd Cymru West. Venue – Bangor RFC
Time:
9.00am to 4.30pm
Players who can not attend their local provincial day, may go to another venue through arrangement with their local Development Officer.
Club Coaches are welcome to observe.
Dai Higgs
WRU Rugby Development Officer
Gogledd Cymru South
email: DHiggs@wru.co.uk
Gogledd Cymru Development Officers and Regional Coaches are putting on 3 development days, one in each province during May. This is to allow players the opportunity to be selected for the regional U16 and U18 Gogledd Cymru squads, as well as a days top coaching. Please could you contact all players who have the potential to play regional rugby.
Age Groups –
U16’s Season 2009/2010. D.O.B. 1st September 1993 – 31st August 1994. Regular North Wales U15’s 1st team players need not attend, however players involved in the development squad are welcome. (If unsure please contact Tim Hoare)
U18’s Season 2009/2010 D.O.B. 1st January 1992 – 31st August. Players already selected for Gogledd Cymru U18’s need not attend.
Dates:
26th May – Gogledd Cymru East. Venue – Rhyl RFC
27th May – Gogledd Cyrmu South. Venue – Dolgellau RFC
28th May – Gogledd Cymru West. Venue – Bangor RFC
Time:
9.00am to 4.30pm
Players who can not attend their local provincial day, may go to another venue through arrangement with their local Development Officer.
Club Coaches are welcome to observe.
Dai Higgs
WRU Rugby Development Officer
Gogledd Cymru South
email: DHiggs@wru.co.uk
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Gogledd South Meeting in Newtown RFC on Tuesday May 5th at 7:30pm
Members Present:
Jason Bowen – Coordinator, Dave Higgs – RDO, Russell Swallow – Llanidloes, Griff Thomas – Newtown, Nick James – Newtown, Will Jones – Newtown, Keith Powell – Newtown, Nick Larder – Welshpool, Dave Roberts – Welshpool.
Apologies for Absence:
Grant Land - Welshpool, Graham Summerfield – Dolgellau, Owen Thomas – Dolgellau, Phil Lewes – COBRA, Darren Mayor – COBRA, Geraint Jarman – Llanidloes, Simon Lewes – Llanidloes.
Results and Fixtures:
The only fixtures recorded were at U13’s.One win and one loss to our East province counter parts, Winners of the Bromsgrove festival and two away wins at Llandovery and Merthyr.
Welcome to new Gogledd South RDO:
Dave Higgs gave a power point presentation and notes are given below;
Revised club list to province:
Bala, Welshpool, COBRA, Newtown, Llanidloes, Machynlleth, Tywyn, Dolgellau, Harlech, Bro Ffestiniog.
Name/Identity:
This is to change from Mid Wales to Gogledd Cymru South to encompass the larger provincial area now covered.
Structure:
Gogledd Cymru South – Gogledd Cymru East – Gogledd Cymru West
Provincial at U12’s – U13’s – U14’s, – Gogledd Cymru at U15’s – Gogledd Cymru RAG at U16’s - U18’s – U20’s, Gogledd Cymru Senior rugby.
2009/10 Season.
Provincial games are to be played on the last Sunday of each month and as such club are requested not to arrange fixtures on that day or any other day during that weekend.
At U12 and 13’s there will be home and away fixtures against both Gogledd East and Gogledd West plus two development days and one match arranged by the provincial age grade team.
U14’s as above but with a selection tournament on the last Sunday in March to pick around 50 players for the Gogledd Cymru 2010/11 U15 squad.
At U 14’s they are also to take part in the Welsh provincial 10’s Tournament at the University of Glamorgan on Saturday 5th of September.
No central funding was available at this time and it would need to be a self sufficient province, to this end all are ask to seek sponsors to enable the running costs and playing kits to be covered.
The ideal management set up would be as follows and Dave asked if all willing applicants would contact him in the first instance. Team Manager, Head coach, 2 x Assistant Coaches and a Sponsorship Manager.
Incentives to fill the above posts could include a chance to proceed to the RAG coaching or management staff, exclusive CPD coaching nights, Gogledd Coaching sportswear, centrally funding course cost.
The large geographical area would lead itself to a two centre training base (each age group to decide club centres based on; suitability of area to player ratio, available equipment and ground facilities), it would be a prerequisite that squad members would have to attend both evenings to maintain his place within that squad.
It was stated that we are to target the U12’s 13’s and 14’s in the first instance and any further resources could then be allocated to the U15 & 16’s teams which are optional at present due to the limited number of coaches.
Age grade coaching roles:
Under 12’s: TBA
Under 13’s: TBA
Under 14’s:
Jason Bowen – Coordinator, Dave Higgs – RDO, Russell Swallow – Llanidloes, Griff Thomas – Newtown, Nick James – Newtown, Will Jones – Newtown, Keith Powell – Newtown, Nick Larder – Welshpool, Dave Roberts – Welshpool.
Apologies for Absence:
Grant Land - Welshpool, Graham Summerfield – Dolgellau, Owen Thomas – Dolgellau, Phil Lewes – COBRA, Darren Mayor – COBRA, Geraint Jarman – Llanidloes, Simon Lewes – Llanidloes.
Results and Fixtures:
The only fixtures recorded were at U13’s.One win and one loss to our East province counter parts, Winners of the Bromsgrove festival and two away wins at Llandovery and Merthyr.
Welcome to new Gogledd South RDO:
Dave Higgs gave a power point presentation and notes are given below;
Revised club list to province:
Bala, Welshpool, COBRA, Newtown, Llanidloes, Machynlleth, Tywyn, Dolgellau, Harlech, Bro Ffestiniog.
Name/Identity:
This is to change from Mid Wales to Gogledd Cymru South to encompass the larger provincial area now covered.
Structure:
Gogledd Cymru South – Gogledd Cymru East – Gogledd Cymru West
Provincial at U12’s – U13’s – U14’s, – Gogledd Cymru at U15’s – Gogledd Cymru RAG at U16’s - U18’s – U20’s, Gogledd Cymru Senior rugby.
2009/10 Season.
Provincial games are to be played on the last Sunday of each month and as such club are requested not to arrange fixtures on that day or any other day during that weekend.
At U12 and 13’s there will be home and away fixtures against both Gogledd East and Gogledd West plus two development days and one match arranged by the provincial age grade team.
U14’s as above but with a selection tournament on the last Sunday in March to pick around 50 players for the Gogledd Cymru 2010/11 U15 squad.
At U 14’s they are also to take part in the Welsh provincial 10’s Tournament at the University of Glamorgan on Saturday 5th of September.
No central funding was available at this time and it would need to be a self sufficient province, to this end all are ask to seek sponsors to enable the running costs and playing kits to be covered.
The ideal management set up would be as follows and Dave asked if all willing applicants would contact him in the first instance. Team Manager, Head coach, 2 x Assistant Coaches and a Sponsorship Manager.
Incentives to fill the above posts could include a chance to proceed to the RAG coaching or management staff, exclusive CPD coaching nights, Gogledd Coaching sportswear, centrally funding course cost.
The large geographical area would lead itself to a two centre training base (each age group to decide club centres based on; suitability of area to player ratio, available equipment and ground facilities), it would be a prerequisite that squad members would have to attend both evenings to maintain his place within that squad.
It was stated that we are to target the U12’s 13’s and 14’s in the first instance and any further resources could then be allocated to the U15 & 16’s teams which are optional at present due to the limited number of coaches.
Age grade coaching roles:
Under 12’s: TBA
Under 13’s: TBA
Under 14’s:
Team Manager: Nick James, Head Coach: Jason Bowen, 2 x Assistant Coaches: Russell Swallow & Simon Lewis.
Under 15’s: TBA
Under 16’s: TBA
2009/10 Provincial Trial’s:
Under 12’s:
Sunday 12th of July 2009 in Llanidloes at 11am and Sunday 19th of July in Bro Ffestiniog at 11am.
Under 13’s:
Sunday 12th of July 2009 in Llanidloes at 11am and Sunday 19th of July in Bro Ffestiniog at 11am.
Under 14’s:
Sunday 12th of July 2009 in Bro Ffestiniog at 11am and Sunday 19th of July in Llanidloes at 11am.
Squad Cut Session U12’s
Sunday 26th of July 2009 in Newtown at 11am.
Squad Cut Session U13’s
Sunday 26th of July 2009 in Newtown at 11am.
Squad Cut Session U14’s
Sunday 26th of July 2009 in Bala at 11am.
A. O. B.
Junior Association meeting in Llandudno on Wednesday 13th at 7:30pm
Coach development evening in Llanidloes on Monday 18th between 7 and 9
Level 2 course in College Llandrillo on the 13th & 14th June / 25th&26th July
An email was sent out to the main contacts of each club but if anyone knows of the direct contact to each age group or of any volunteers that would be interested in helping could they please get this information back to the provincial RDO DHiggs@wru.co.uk
Gogledd Cymru U16 & 18 skills day in Dolgellau on May 27th (Present squad members need not attend).
Meeting closed at 9:25pm
Situations Vacant
The following Posts are available at both Under 12 and Under 13 for the 2009/10 season.
Can all interested candidates please send a brief coaching CV to DHiggs@wru.co.uk
Head Coach
Team Manager
X2 assistant Coaches
Assistant Manager
Sponsorship Manager
Can all interested candidates please send a brief coaching CV to DHiggs@wru.co.uk
Head Coach
Team Manager
X2 assistant Coaches
Assistant Manager
Sponsorship Manager
Coach Development Evening
The second of our round of Coach Development evenings for the “Mid” district will be held at Llanidloes RFC on Monday 18th May 2009 between 7pm and 9pm.
This is the follow up to the session held on 26th January and the topic is “The Contact Area”.
This will again be aimed at working up through the age groups.
Refreshments will be available and there will be players to do the demonstrations. Indoor presentation and outdoor demonstration will be involved so you will need to bring suitable outdoor attire.
I would appreciate if you could pass on to any other relevant coaches and advise on those attending.
CheersTim
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