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)

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)

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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