Hove RFC Under 14s

Blackland Farm photos

2010-09-28T20:57:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone,

I've just posted all the photos from our week end away.

please feel free to download any of the pictures.

Kind Regards< Francois

http://gallery.me.com/fsteque#100019

Training in July

2010-06-30T23:16:00.000+01:00

Training started again today with a good turn out. We will be running training sessions from 6:00 to 7:15 every Wednesday in July at Hove RFC.

J

No rugby at Haywards Heath Sunday 17th

2010-01-13T13:53:00.002Z

Hi all

Haywards Heath have called off all rugby this Sunday (17th Jan). If we can train at Hove we will, but at the moment it looks unlikely. If the snow has thawed by Saturday it may be possible so watch out for an update.

Cheers

Jay

Merry Christmas

2009-12-24T08:15:00.001Z

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Sunday CANCELLED... but this time its the snow

2009-12-19T17:47:00.003Z

Hi again

We have heard from the club that all training is cancelled for tomorrow. I guess we all know why! Sometime soon the weather must change and we'll get a prolonged run of playing. There is no training on 27th so we will train again at Hove on Sunday 3rd January 2010.

Well, as we won't see you I'd like to wish you all a Merry Xmas from me, Fiona, John, Francois, Andy and Steph. Remember to keep the boys on a strict diet over Christmas... of chocolate and mince pies... with a rigorous exercise routine... taking your empties to the recycling bin should do.

Have a COOL YULE.

Cheers

Jay

Xmas party cancelled

2009-12-16T20:36:00.001Z

Hi all

The kids Xmas party on Sunday has been cancelled. If you were thinking of going sorry!

Cheers

Jay

RUGBY CANCELLED - Sun 6th Dec

2009-12-06T08:52:00.001Z

Hi everyone

I’m afraid that we have to cancel rugby again today. I’m really sorry, especially as it is so long since we played, but the weather is set against us at the moment.

Keep your fingers crossed for next week!

Cheers

Jay
Hove U12s

Your help requested. Please be generous

2009-11-05T14:37:00.003Z

Hi,

I am growing a moustache this year for Movember.

I have decided to put down my razor for one month (November) and help raise awareness and funds for men’s health – specifically prostate cancer.

What many people don’t appreciate is that one man dies every hour of prostate cancer in the UK, more than 35,000 men will be diagnosed this year and that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK.

Facts like these have convinced me I should get involved and I am hoping that you will support me. To donate to my Mo, you can either: • Click this link http://uk.movember.com/donate/your-details/member_id/289260/

and donate online using your credit card, debit card or PayPal account •

Write a cheque payable to ‘The Prostate Cancer Charity - Movember’, referencing my Registration Number 289260 and mailing it to: Movember - The Prostate Cancer Charity, First Floor, Cambridge House, Cambridge Grove, London, W6 0LE.

Movember is now in its third year here in the UK and, to date, has achieved some pretty amazing results by working alongside The Prostate Cancer Charity.

Check out further details at: http://uk.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs.

If you are interested in following the progress of my Mo, click here http://uk.movember.com/mospace/289260/. Also, http://uk.movember.com/ has heaps of useful information.

Thank you

Francois Steque

Hastings Festival pictures

2009-10-11T16:41:00.002+01:00

Here are the links for the Hastings Festival pictures

Hastings Festival

If anyone is interested.. I use Picasa to store and manage my photos. It's a free download from here.

The latest version (3.5) has face recognition, it will search all your photos for individual faces and let you group them by person. This lets you see how your kids have grown through photos.

If you have a gmail (googlemail) account you can copy your photos online with a single click and either share them to one person on a private basis, a group of people or everyone in the world. It makes backing up your photos childs play. You can also download them onto another computer.

Haywards Heath Friendly matches

2009-10-04T18:10:00.001+01:00

Here are some photos from the Haywards Heath friendlies.

http://picasaweb.google.com/HoveRFC1997/HaywardsHeath#

Hove Under 12s and BBQ 30 August

2009-08-27T09:34:00.008+01:00

Hi everyone

Hope you all had a good summer (although I'm still waiting for the BBQ summer we were promised). We are now Hove Under 12s, last year in the minis, and thought I'd let you know what was happening (well, at least for the first couple of weeks!).

The 2009-10 Season Starts on Sunday 6th September and we will be on Pitch 3 at the kit store room end, http://www.multimap.com/s/jrDxex38. The first four weeks of the season will be training from 10.00-12.00 as usual.

Please note that Registration will be on Sunday 6th and Sunday 13th September. All existing members are being sent a renewal form next week - please bring this form and cash or cheque with you. Details of membership fees can be found on the website: http://www.hoverfc.com/index.php?menu=Club&submenu=Membership&ql=22.

The club is holding its pre-season BBQ at the clubhouse on 30th August, 2009. ALL club members and familes are welcome. Deano is providing the food, and there will be a live band during the afternoon. There will also be a bouncy castle for the littl 'uns. The event starts at 1pm.

So, if I don't see you this Sunday, I'll see you on 6th September

Fiona

Wasps Coaching Day - Hove Weds 27 May

2009-05-08T21:21:00.001+01:00

Hi everyone,

We have been asked to let you know about a Wasps Coaching day on Weds 27th May at Hove for ages 8 - 14. The day is open to all clubs in the south Sussex area. Places are limited, first come first served.
Best way to sign up is online at www.rugbycamps.com/londonwasps

If they are a member of Hove and book online then they are eligible for a

£5.00 discount. They just need to enter WHO2009 as a voucher code to get

this.

Any queries please contact Russell Bolton at russell.bolton@wasps.co.uk or by phoning 01494 531122.

Fiona

Sunday 3rd May

2009-05-01T08:55:00.002+01:00

Hi everyone,

Sunday 3rd May is proving to be EXTREMELY busy with lots of other things going on apart from the Minis Awards Day.

As you know a lot of our squad will be missing through various activities, so we would like to hold a separate U11 awards day so that everyone can be present and give us a chance to vote for player of the year etc.

Can you let me know if Saturday 9 May works or if everyone would prefer to try and do it this Sunday at 1.00pm?

There is a Tag match for coaches/parents (parents you have been warned please bring suitable footwear!) between the age groups that should be taking place around 10.30 on the U10/U12 pitches:

Pool A: U6/U7, The Dogs, U11s
Pool B: The Rhinosaurs, U9s, U12s

There is a £1 per person match fee - and small people will be wandering around with collection buckets. This should be completed by 11.30 - so there will be a chance for kids to have a game of bulldog or similar before the Chinook Helicopter lands about 11.45 - then there will be club presentations at the front of the clubhouse by the Wing Commander to coaches etc.

There will also be a bouncy castle and hopefully a BBQ and of course the bar will be open. They are looking for volunteers to help with the BBQ - anyone willing please let me know asap.

Just to let you know there are also the following events happening:

10.30 - Hove U13 game Pitch 2 which needs to be finished by 11.45 otherwise the helicopter will land on them!

11.00 - Colts County Final - Pitch 1

2.00pm - Women's Final - Pitch 1

2.30p - Hove park old boys game - Pitch 2

not to mention a home cricket match!

Final bit of advice from the club is to try not to drive down as parking will be horrific - you have been warned!

Fiona

Sunday 3rd May - Minis Fun Day

2009-04-27T23:16:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone

First of all well done to everyone who went to Edenbridge - the A's were the runners up in the Plate Competition (our first bit of silver!) and although the Bs did not progress into a final they played with a lot of commitment and against some very strong opposition - so well done to all and well done to all the parents for their stamina! Sitting in the sun all day is hard work!

This Sunday, 3rd May, is the Minis Fun Day at Hove. We are expecting a Chinook Helicopter, the pilot is an ex-Hove player, and it will arrive at 12pm and depart at 2pm. There may also be a tag game between coaches/parents of all age groups! So for those who are available please turn up for some gentle exercise and fun at the normal time.

In the meantime though it appears that many of our players won't be available on Sunday as it is the start of the cricket and athletics season. At the moment I know of the following who won't be available.

Freddie Nehls, Freddie Garth, Freddie Packham, George Oliver, George Turner, George Karous, Max Karous, James Hadfield, Luke Griffiths, Mikey Howell, Lawrence Wright, Sam Pfeiffer, Steph Pfeiffer, Zac Downey

If there's anyone else who knows they are not around next Sunday please can you let me know as soon as possible as this will affect when we have the U11s awards day.

Feel free to email fiona.nehls@btinternet.com or text me on 07929 325827.

I also wanted to let you know that John Wright, Lawrence's dad, has very kindly uploaded some photos from recent tournaments onto a Picasa web page http://picasaweb.google.com/HoveRFC1997 . The Wasps group photo from this year and 2008 are also on this page.

Catch up with all soon

Fiona

Sunday 26 April, Edenbridge - As & Bs

2009-04-21T09:16:00.002+01:00

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone who went paintballing on Sunday has survived! Many thanks to Steph for finding the place and also to Nicky Turner for helping me with giving out the paintballs!!

This Sunday 26th April, we are all at Edenbridge. My understanding is that the following are available:

Backs
Daniel Adu
Zac Downey
Freddie Garth
Luke Griffiths
George Karous
Max Karous
George Oliver
Sam Pfeiffer
Davis West
Joe Baker
Dan Foulds-Holt
Oisin Harris
Freddie Nehls
George Turner

Forwards
James Cull
James Hadfield
Mikey Howell
Jacob Knight
Aran McDonald
Tom Healy
Miley Porritt
Henry Wallis
Lawrence Wright
Charlie Butcher
Sacha Eales

IF ANYONE FROM THE ABOVE LIST IS NOT AVAILABLE - PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY RETURN.

WE WILL ANNOUNCE TEAMS LATER IN THE WEEK.

In the meantime, details from Edenbridge Ruby Club as follows:

The Pavilion, Lingfield Road Recreation Ground, Edenbridge, TN8 5DY
www.edenbridgerfc.co.uk

ERFC are looking forward to your arrival for this year’s Edenbridge Mini Rugby Festival.

Keep your carbon footprint small and share a car!

CAR PARKING + 10 minute walk - I will forward maps separately.

Please park at Eden Valley School, Four Elms Road, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6AD and then take the short, 10 minute, walk to Edenbridge RFC, The Pavilion, Lingfield Road, Recreation Ground, Edenbridge, TN8 5DY

A free minibus shuttle service and will be running to and from the Car Park to the Recreation Ground. Priority to be given to the elderly, infirm, and to those with young children.

At the parking area there will be clearly identifiable Edenbridge Marshals who will direct you to the Festival Ground.

Please do not attempt to park in the vicinity of the clubhouse as these places have been allocated to referees who have been issued with special passes and to those with disabled parking permits. Police will stop any unauthorized vehicle from entering roads leading to the clubhouse and will not allow parking on Lingfield Rd.

Please also note the following:
· The fast flowing tributaries to the River Eden, with steep banks, run to the side and rear of the Recreation Ground. Do not allow the children to play by these streams.
The event, by its very nature, is in the public arena and participants and their parents acknowledges that recording and publication of images may ensue. The organisers reserve the right to challenge any suspect photography.
· Please remember to bring plenty of warm and waterproof clothing for players.
· There will be refreshment tents serving sausage rolls, burgers, hot dogs, soup, hot & cold drinks and sweets. Alcoholic beverages will be available from the clubhouse.
· Please note that NO BARBEQUES are allowed on the playing area as this is council property.
· There will be a display area for “RAM Rugby” selling rugby kit, gum shields, studs etc.
· DE Photo will be taking action photographs which will be available for purchase on the day.
· Remember: your players are your responsibility! Please ensure they are under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times.

Finally, the first games kick-off at 10:00. Please ensure you allow ample time to park and to walk to the Recreational Ground and to locate your pitch, etc. (We suggest 9;15 at the latest.) Why not arrive early for a sausage roll and a coffee – these will be available from 9:00!!

See you Sunday - please aim to get the ground for 09.15 at the latest.

Thanks
Fiona

REMINDERS

2009-04-10T22:59:00.006+01:00

Hi everyone

Just a few reminders!

1. No Rugby for U11s on Easter Sunday

2. Paintballing - Sunday 19 April -

Currently, the following are taking part:
James Cull x 2
Dan Foulds-Holt x 2
Freddie Garth x 3
James Hadfield x 1
George Karous x 1
Max Karous x 1
Freddie Nehls x 2
Miley Porritt x 4
Sam Pfeiffer x 2
Yoann Steque x 2
George Turner x 2 or 3
Davis West x 2
Charlie Butcher x 2

If anyone else wants to take part, I need to know by Tuesday 14 April. I will send out further details next week but be warned it is a prompt 09.15 start!

3. Edenbridge Tournament - Sunday 26 April

At the moment I understand everyone is available for this with the exception of:
Raffaele, Kian, Lewis and Yoann/Francois.
If anyone else is not available please let me know asap as we are planning to enter an A and B team.

4. Belated Congratulations to the arrival of Grace Ava (sister to Raffaelle) on 1st April.

Happy Easter!

Fiona

Remaining 2008/09 Fixtures

2009-04-01T22:42:00.005+01:00

Hi Everyone

Thought you might like to know what's happening for the rest of the season.

Sunday 5th April - Staines Festival

Forwards: James Cull, James Hadfield, Mikey, Jacob, Lawrence, Sacha, Freddie Packham

Backs: Sam, George Oliver, Davis, George K, Max, Zac, Yoann

If you have not already let me know your availability - please do so asap.

There will be training at Hove for everyone else.

Sunday 12th April - EASTER SUNDAY - No Training

Sunday 19th April - "Fun Day" - Paintballing - Effingham
As there is no tour this year - this will be an opportunity for the kids (and the coaches) to let off some steam. We have reserved places at Deepwood - Fort Bravo (yes, honest!)
http://www.paintballgames.co.uk/centre/deepwood.html and hope as many as possible can come along - including parents.

Cost will be approx £17.50 per head to include:
Games from 09.15 to 4.00pm
Lunch of pizza (margarita or pepperoni)
Free coffee, tea, water
150 paintballs per person free
All other clothing/equipment included.

This facility will allow 10 and 11 year olds to play as long as there are some adults around. We are also looking into the possibility of a coach.

If you are interested please let me know as soon as possible and I can forward a brochure and map etc.

Sunday 26th April - Edenbridge TBC

Sunday 3rd May - Minis Awards Day at Hove

Cheers

Fiona

SUNDAY 29 MARCH - HORSHAM AND CROWBOROUGH

2009-03-27T07:47:00.000Z

Hi Everyone

Sorry for delay in getting email out but have had a few challenges with availability etc.

Horsham - Festival
James Cull
James Hadfield
Tom Healy
Jacob Knight
Henry Wallis

Daniel Adu
Zac Downey
Max Karous
George Karous
George Oliver
Sam Pfeiffer
Davis West
Raffaele Milne

Crowborough
Charlie Butcher
Sacha Eales
Miley Porritt
Lawrence Wright

Joe Baker
Dan Foulds-Holt
George Turner
Freddie Nehls
Yoann Steque

The team going to Crowborough are going to have some subs from the other teams playing in this tournament as we don't have quite enough players.

As you can see we need everyone so any queries/problems please let me know asap.

Will send out full details for both tournaments to the individuals later today, you need to arrive by 09.30 for both festivals but, please, please don't forget THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD ON SATURDAY SO DON'T BE LATE!!!!

Fiona

SUNDAY 29 MARCH - AVAILABILITY

2009-03-23T22:09:00.003Z

Hi everyone - hope all of those who went to Wasps have recovered from all that fresh air and had a good day (despite almost going home via Birmingham or being left at Pease Pottage)!

As soon as I have details on the group photo I will get that to you and if, in the meantime, anyone has any photos for the website please do email me and we will update the slide show on the blog. I have certificates for everyone and will get those distributed next time we are all together.

Onto next week............. we are trying to get two teams together. There is an A Festival at Horsham and a 4-way fixture at Crowborough for the Bs.

At the moment we are working on everyone being available with the exception of:

Freddie Garth
Luke Griffiths
Freddie Packham
Aran McDonald
Tom Healy

If there are any additional people not available, please can you let me know by Wednesday evening at the latest - thanks.

Fiona

WASPS Day - Sunday 22 March

2009-03-17T20:12:00.002Z

Hi everyone,

Just to let you know that I will be sending around an email with further details on the Wasps Trip on Sunday to everyone who has booked a place - but just wanted to let you all know the basics!

We need to be at the training ground, Royal Grammar School (High Wycombe) by 09.40 so for those of us on the coach we will need to meet at Shirley Drive at 07.30!!

Training will be at the RGS for 2 hrs - there is an opportunity for children to shower and change after the training session so please make sure any change of clothes/towels etc that are brought are clearly named. After the training session we will go onto Adams Park and anticipate arriving there at 12.30pm.

Refreshments will be available during the morning and it is recommended that you bring a packed lunch to eat at the Stadium. Please also note there is a bit of hanging around until the community photographs are taken at 2.00pm - you have been warned! Not sure of the weather forecast yet but needless to say please make sure you have sufficient warm/wet weather gear for kids and adults alike!

The coach will depart Adams Park around 5.00pm and we should be back at Shirley Drive by 7.00-7.30pm.

For those who are not coming to Wasps - there is no training and the next matches are on Sunday 29 March - As will be at Horsham and Bs at Crowborough. As ever, if anyone knows they are not available, please let me know as soon as possible.

See you Sunday

Fiona
07929 325827

Sunday 15 March - Festivals

2009-03-10T21:48:00.003Z

Dear All

We have two festivals this coming Sunday 15th March - and everyone on the lists below should have received an email regarding the appropriate Festival - if nothing has been received, please contact me asap!

West Sussex Festival - Haywards Heath
Daniel Adu
Zac Downey
Freddie Garth
George Karous
Max Karous
Sam Pfeiffer
Davis West
James Cull
Jacob Knight
James Hadfield
Mikey Howell
Aran McDonald
Luke Griffiths
Freddie Packham

Worthing B Festival
Joe Baker
Daniel Foulds-Holt
Oisin Harris
Rafaele Milne
Freddie Nehls
Lewis Steele
Yoann Steque
Kian Hall
Tom Healy
Alex Kirby
Miley Porritt
Lawrence Wright
Charlie Butcher
Sacha Eales

In both instances please be at the Festival by 09.30 and be prepared for wet/cold weather and have plenty of food and drink!

As you can see we only have squads of 14 for both these festivals so it is really important that everyone turns up - if there are any problems, please phone me on 07929 325827.

Many thanks
Fiona

PS - Will send round more information on the Wasps Day - 22nd March - after the Festivals.

Sunday 8 March - Training at Hove

2009-03-04T23:14:00.002Z

Hi

Just to remind you all that there is training at Hove on Sunday. The fixtures for March are:

Sunday 8 March - Training @ Hove
Sunday 15 March - West Sussex Festival (Haywards Heath) and Worthing B Festival
Sunday 22 March - WASPS Day
Sunday 29 March - Horsham Festival and Crowborough Mini B festival

As you can see we have two dates now where we need all our players. If anyone is not available for 29 March please let me know otherwise I will assume you are available.

See you Sunday.

Thanks
Fiona

Sunday 1 March - Sevenoaks @ Hove

2009-02-24T22:40:00.006Z

Hi everyone

First of all, for those of you who were at Hove on Sunday - Lawrence is fine - he had an x-ray on his neck and it is sore but otherwise all OK.

We are expecting Sevenoaks to visit on Sunday so, as ever, if you are not available, please let me know.

The club have asked us to let everyone know about the England vs Barbarians match on Saturday 30 May - details below and on Hove RFC website.

The club is able to purchase, on behalf of members and their families, tickets for an all day rugby extravaganza to be held at Twickenham on Saturday 30th May.

England vs Barbarians - Kick off 4pm - tickets include the County Championship Shield at 10am and Bill Beaumont Cup at 12 noon.

Ticket Prices - Adults £50 (2 for 1) and Juniors £10 - East & West Stands
Family - 2 Adults & 2 Juniors - £80 - North & South Stands

The 2 for 1 offer lasts until 10th March

If you wish to purchase tickets, please contact Andy Ward (andy@highlawn.co.uk) stating precisely how many of each ticket type you require - more details on the website.

See you Sunday

Fiona

Sunday 22 February - at Home

2009-02-17T23:47:00.002Z

First of all - well done to the As at last Sunday's H Trophy and thank you to everyone who turned out to support them.

They started off with a great win over Heathfield (the first time we’ve beaten them for some time). Unfortunately we then lost to Haywards Heath in a tight game and although we beat Hastings convincingly (6 tries to 0) we lost our last game to Horsham by 1 try.

Tries were scored by Freddie Packham (2); James Hadfield (3); George Oliver and Zac Downey.

The group winners were Haywards Heath – the result dependent on their final game against Heathfield. Hove came a creditable 3rd in the group.

This week we will be at home and expect Crawley and possibly Shoreham (TBC) to visit.

I know quite a few will not be available on Sunday - if you have not already let me know, please advise of your availability.

Thanks and see you Sunday

Fiona

February/March Fixtures

2009-02-11T23:28:00.002Z

Hi Everyone

First of all - sorry to everyone not involved with the H Trophy at Hove this week. I am afraid I have been unable to find us a fixture and we will not have sufficient space or coaches to undertake any training at Hove - so make the most of the lie in on Sunday! Of course if anyone wants to come down and support the A team please feel free.

I am also looking for some help with keeping score etc on Sunday (you get to wear a yellow vest!) - any offers gratefully received!

Fixtures for the next few weeks now look as follows:

Sunday 15 Feb - H Trophy at Hove
Sunday 22 Feb - Home - Crawley and possibly Shoreham visiting
Sunday 1 March - Home - Sevenoaks visiting
Sunday 8 March - Home - Training

Sunday 15 March
West Sussex Festival at Haywards Heath and B Festival at Worthing. PLEASE CAN EVERYONE LET ME KNOW, IF THEY HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY, OF THEIR AVAILABILITY FOR THIS DATE - REALLY NEED AS MANY AS POSSIBLE AS WE WANT TO FIELD TWO SQUADS ON THIS DATE.

See you soon

Fiona

Sunday 15 February - "H" Trophy at Hove

2009-02-10T07:37:00.002Z

Hi everyone

The following have been chosen to play in this week's H Trophy at Hove:

Forwards
James Cull
James Hadfield
Mikey Howell
Fred Packham
Daniel Adu
Jacob Knight
Aran MacDonald

Backs
Sam Pfieffer
Zac Downey
George Oliver
Fred Garth
Luke Griffiths
George Karous
Max Karous
Davis West
Kian Hall

If anyone is unavailable please let me know by return. We will need players at Hove by 09.30 and I will send out further information later this week.

In the meantime I am trying to find a fixture for the remaining players but it is not looking too hopeful - I will give it until this time tomorrow (Weds) and then let you know for definite.

Thanks
Fiona

Sunday 8 February - Training at Hove

2009-02-06T23:53:00.003Z

Hi everyone

Just to remind you that it is training at Hove this Sunday - if there is any change to that because of weather conditions - I will text/phone you!

Also to remind you that number for WASPS Day will be confirmed on Sunday and money will be needed. It may be possible to book extra seats after Sunday but I can't guarantee it.

Thanks
Fiona

Sunday 22 March - Wasps vs Bristol

2009-01-29T21:59:00.005Z

We are organising another Wasps day like the one last year (and the year before that!)!!

Sunday 22nd March, Wasps vs Bristol in the Guinness Premiership.

The format of the day is as last year. Early coach depart - 07.45am (or drive independently) up to training ground, (Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe) for a 2 hour coaching session run by representatives from the Wasps Coaching academy.

Then, coach to the ground where we watch the game against Bristol from the stand, before heading back to Hove after the match - arriving back approx 7.15pm.

All those that have attended previously have agreed that these Match Day coaching sessions provide a fantastic day for both kids and adults alike.

We need to give numbers to Wasps 6 weeks prior - so need to know by next week - and, preferably, by this Sunday.

Prices are as follows;
£20 per participant child - including training and ticket and a Certificate and London Wasps Gift (this year I believe it will be the 08/09 Beanie Hat - but don't hold me to that!)
£20 per adult.
£10 per concession (OAP, Students & U18's).
Note - the prices for kids have not gone up for the last 2 years and the adult price has only gone up by £1 - excellent value for money!

I will need a deposit of £10 per child/adult and £5 per concession.

In addition to the participating child, I need to know how many adult tickets you require, and how many concessions, together with how many seats on the coach you require. If you intend to drive instead, can you confirm this too.

PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR REQUIREMENTS ASAP - I WILL OF COURSE ALSO HAVE MY CLIP BOARD WITH ME ON SUNDAY!!

Fiona

Worthing Curtain Raiser Sat 31 Jan cancelled

2009-01-27T08:08:00.002Z

What can I say!

This is obviously destined not to happen. Received the following from Worthing this morning

"Unfortunately I have to inform you that the decision has been made to cancel the curtain raiser for this weekends match. With the current state of the pitches and the forecast for more rain this week, the playing committee have requested that the curtain raiser does not take place."

Many thanks to everyone who made themselves available for the game.

See you Sunday - we are at home to Pulborough.

Fiona

Sunday 25 January - Away at Midhurst

2009-01-23T08:44:00.002Z

Hello again

Just to remind you that we are taking everyone to Midhurst this Sunday. Please arrive in plenty of time for a 10.00am start

http://www.midhurstrugby.co.uk/Find_Us.htm

Weather forecast is not great so please make sure you bring wet weather gear and change of clothes (not to mention the towels and black bin bags required for the back of the car!)

Message from Hove RFC:

The Colts are playing in the London Division final of the National U19 Cup. Win this - and they go national. The match is at HOME (Sunday 25th) at 2pm. Come and lend your vocal support.
Opponents this weekend are Westcliff, who beat Harpenden in the London North final.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - WASPS MATCHDAY COACHCLASS
LONDON WASPS v BRISTOL on SUNDAY 22 MARCH
DETAILS TO FOLLOW

See you all Sunday

Fiona

PS Don't forget, if you haven't already done so, to let me know availability for Sat 31 Jan Curtain Raiser

Re-Scheduled Worthing Curtain Raiser - Sat 31 Jan

2009-01-21T20:30:00.003Z

Hi everyone

We have just heard from Worthing that they are re-scheduling the curtain raiser for Saturday 31 January. The opposition are Chinnor and the timings are to be confirmed but anticipate same as last time, ie there by 12.45 for 1.30 kick off. Please can you let me have availability by return.

Thanks
Fiona

REMAINING JANUARY FIXTURES

2009-01-15T10:08:00.002Z

Hi everyone

Just wanted to update you on remaining fixtures for January.

Sunday 18th
Mixed Training and Matches at Hove
Visitors; Haywards Heath and Crowborough

Sunday 25th
Mixed Training and Matches
Away at Midhurst
http://www.midhurstrugby.co.uk/Find_Us.htm

As ever, if you know of non availability, please let me know soonest.

For your information, there are some changes to February fixtures but these have not yet been finalised as it involves the H trophies - once we have confirmed dates and arrangements, I will let you know.

See you Sunday
Fiona

SUNDAY 11 JANUARY

2009-01-10T16:32:00.003Z

Hi everyone

Just to reconfirm there are NO MATCHES at Hove this weekend. The pitches have been deemed unplayable.

All being well we will be at Hove next week for a visit from Crowborough and Haywards Heath.

Fiona

Worthing Curtain raiser on Saturday 09th of January cancelled

2009-01-09T17:57:00.002Z

Unfortunately we have just heard from the Worthing under 11's coach that the Worthing V. London Scottish Game has been postponed due to the condition of the pitch.
We will therefore not have a curtain raiser against Worthing tomorrow.
We still have Shoreham and Burgess Hill coming to Hove on Sunday.

Sunday 11 January - Burgess Hill & Shoreham at Hove

2009-01-09T08:26:00.003Z

Hi everyone

Just to let you know that Burgess Hill and Shoreham are visiting Hove this Sunday for mixed training and matches so please can everyone be at Hove promptly for a 10.00am start. If anyone will not be attending - please let me know asap.

Good luck to all those involved in the Worthing Curtain Raiser tomorrow.

See you Sunday

Fiona

URGENT response requested for training tonight

2009-01-07T10:18:00.002Z

Hello
I've only had one response for training tonight ,
could you please let me know urgently if you intend to come or cannot come.
Best regards Francois

Pre Worthing match Training Wed 07th January 18h15

2009-01-06T13:42:00.002Z

Hi all
I would like to run a training session tomorrow evening at 18h15 for an hour in preparation of Saturday's game at Worthing.
Ideally I would like the players who have been selected for Saturday, however if you want to show your commitment, every player is welcome. we are a team and this is a good occasion to brush up our rugby skills
please confirm by return if you can participate.
Regards Francois

SATURDAY 10th JANUARY - WORTHING CURTAIN RAISER

2009-01-06T09:12:00.009Z

Hi

The details for the Curtain Raiser prior to the Worthing v London Scottish match at Worthing are as follows:

The team will be:

FORWARDS
James Cull
Freddie Packham
Mikey Howell
Aran Mcdonald
James Hadfield

BACKS
Yoann Steque
Luke Griffiths
George Karous
Max Karous
Zac Downey
George Oliver
Daniel Adu

REPLACEMENTS
Freddie Garth
Davis West
Henry Wallis

It is anticipated the curtain raiser will be at 1.30pm, so please aim to arrive between 12.30 and 12.45 so there is plenty of time for a warm up. Worthing are expecting a lot of people. Please let the people on the gate know that your children are playing in the Curtain Raiser and you will not be charged. There will be light refreshments for the kids after their game and you can stay and watch the main match.

Directions to Worthing are given on their website: www.worthingrfc.co.uk but they do not appear to have a map so here is a link: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl.

Please can everyone confirm to me that they are able to attend and if there are any problems/delays on the day please let Francois know as he and Richard will be there.

Good luck!

Fiona

HAPPY NEW YEAR - 4 & 10 January 2009

2009-01-01T10:17:00.002Z

Happy New Year Everyone!

Just a gentle reminder that there is training at Hove this Sunday 4th January.

In addition we have been asked by Worthing RFC to provide a curtain raiser on Saturday 10th January for their first team who are playing London Scottish at Worthing, It would be on the first team pitch prior to the main game. It would be one 7 min each way game and we would then have the opportunity of forming a tunnel for the first team to run through. Worthing would then provide some light refreshments and we would then be free to go or watch the main match. This would all take place at around 1.30p.m, ie. we would need to be there by approx 1pm for warm up etc.

Please can everyone let me know, if they have not already done so, if they are available for both Sunday 4 and Saturday 10th January.

Many thanks
Fiona

Sunday 21 December - Training and Minis Xmas Party

2008-12-19T08:10:00.003Z

Hi Everyone

Just to confirm there will be training this Sunday at Hove; there is NO rugby on Sunday 28 December and we will begin the new year with training at Hove on Sunday 4 January. The Midhurst and East Grinstead matches are being re-scheduled and I will give you more news of those in the New Year.

In the meantime please find below a message from the mini's Chairman re the Christmas Party - please note the change in time!

The mini's Christmas party will be held this Sunday 16:30 - 18:30 at the club house and is free. For those of you new to the club this is one of the most important fixtures of the season.

For the children we offer a full Christmas Creche facility hosted by Father Christmas himself along with a disco, various ridiculous games and more sweets than you can shake a stick at. Undoubtedly, this is a prime opportunity to get our children exhausted and thoroughly into the festive swing. It has always been a resounding success and we have always managed to contain the excitement......just. Fancy dress is always highly amusing and we leave this down to your discretion.....!!

For the parents we offer the other side of the club where you are obliged to frequent our well stocked bar and make merry. This is a great opportunity to spend some time with the other parents away from the cold touchlines that have been haunting us so far this season. Again, you can't go wrong - just turn up, drop your child into the disco and order a festive round what could be a better way to see in Christmas??

All we need from you, parents, is to be your own child's Father Christmas. What does this mean? Well.....we need you to bring a small present, max. £5.00, to give to your child via the real Father Christmas. This is absolutely the best way forward and means your child will receive something that they want rather than something plastic we've guessed at. We'll run all the entertainment but you bring a small gift. The distribution of the gifts will be done by age group so on arrival please hand in to one of Santa's helpers. Should you forget, we will have bought in some spares.....

All that remains is to see you there enjoying Christmas and supporting your club.

See everyone on Sunday and for those who won't be there MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR from all the Coaches.

Hove RFC Christmas Newsletter

2008-12-16T09:52:00.003Z

Hi everyone

Message from Hove RFC as below:

The club's Xmas newsletter is being dispatched this week. If you have not already been given/collected your membership card, then your membership card(s) is(are) enclosed in the same envelope as the newlsetter. Please do not throw away the envelope before checking for your membership card. If you've not yet paid, then you won't get one, but this seems to be very few this year.

Fiona

No Play at Hove Sunday 14 December

2008-12-13T17:45:00.000Z

Hi

The Hove pitches are reported as unplayable so there will be NO match or training at Hove Sunday 14 December.

Training still planned for Sunday 21 December.

Fiona

Sunday 14 December - Home to Eastbourne

2008-12-11T09:43:00.003Z

Hi everyone

Just to let you know that the As played really well last week at Lewes and were unlucky to lose to Heathfield in the final match - a report has been posted on the club website - many thanks to Malcolm for keeping score!

http://www.hoverfc.com/index.php?menu=Fixtures&filter=detail&fixture=2320.

This week Eastbourne will be visiting Hove for training and a match and the following week, 21st December it is training at home - there is no training on 28 December!

There have been some changes to the fixtures for January and I hope to be able to get these to you shortly.

Fiona

Sunday 7 December - Lewes Festival (As) and Training at Hove

2008-12-04T08:35:00.004Z

Hi everyone

Just to confirm that we are sending an A squad to the Lewes Festival this Sunday, 7 December and they are listed below.

FOR EVERYONE ELSE THERE WILL BE TRAINING AT HOVE AT 10.00AM AS USUAL.

Forwards:
James Cull
James Hadfield
Mikey Howell
Jacob Knight
Aran Mcdonald
Freddie Packham
Backs:
Daniel Adu
Zac Downey
Freddie Garth
Luke Griffiths
George Karous
Max Karous
George Oliver
Sam Pfeiffer
Davis West

Please arrange to arrive by 09.30 and remember that parking at Lewes is always tricky so may want to car share. The club have asked that visitors DO NOT PARK in Cranedown opposite as this annoys local residents. Alternative parking can be found in Southdown Club Car park in cockshut Road (access to club via tunnel under A27) - if anyone needs a map please let me know.

The Under 11 pitch is in the far right hand corner from the club house and game duration will be 7 minutes each way. Each team is scheduled to play 4 games.

"The Tournament will be played by way of a straight league play-off. Teams will be awarded 3 points to win and 2 points for a draw. If at the conclusion of all games two teams are drawn on points, then a decision will be made based on the most tries scored, if there is still a draw then least tries conceded will denote the winner. If there is still a draw then the result will be decided by the toss of a coin. Weather and unforeseen events permitting the presentation of wards will be held by the Club House at approx 13.50hrs.

Good luck for the Festival and, as always, if anyone cannot make either Lewes or Training please let me know in good time.

Fiona

Crawley is CANCELLED

2008-11-29T16:46:00.001Z

Hi all

Sorry to say that all matches at Crawley tomorrow have been CANCELLED due to waterlogged pitches.

Instead we will hold TRAINING AT HOVE

Please pass this message on.

Thanks

Jay

Sunday 30 November - Triangular Match at Crawley

2008-11-26T09:18:00.005Z

Hi

As you know from the fixtures booklet, the plan for this Sunday was A's away to Hastings and B's away to Crawley. However, there was some confusion as to whether Hove minis were visiting Hastings or vice versa. It has therefore been arranged for ALL minis (except U9's I believe) to go to Crawley for triangular matches with Hove, Hastings and Crawley.

Please therefore meet at Crawley:
http://www.crawleyrfc.co.uk/contact_directions.html
for a 10.00am start.

Bearing in mind last week's weather conditions (by the way congratulations to all players and spectators who managed to withstand the torrential icy rain!) - please ensure that players have not only tracksuits tops and bottoms but also wet weather gear. Note to self "remember wet weather trousers next time".

As ever, please let me know if you are unable to attend.

See you Sunday

Fiona

Sunday 23 November - Worthing visit Hove

2008-11-21T09:42:00.002Z

Hi everyone

Just to remind you that Worthing are visiting Hove this Sunday for training and matches - please be at the ground in plenty of time for a 10.00am start.

Found: 1 pair blue/white/maroon joggers (age 10) - any takers?

As ever, if you are unable to attend Sunday, please let me know as soon as possible.

Thanks

Fiona

Sunday 16 November - Training & Uckfield at Hove

2008-11-13T09:33:00.002Z

Hi

Just to let everyone know that Uckfield will be visiting Hove this Sunday.

Please be at Hove in plenty of time for a 10.00am start.

As always, if you are not available please let me know as soon as possible.

Thanks

Fiona

November Fixtures

2008-11-07T10:08:00.001Z

Sunday 9 November - Bring a Friend to Rugby Day -
As you know we are holding a recruitment day this Sunday so don't forget to bring along any friends you think will be interested in playing rugby.

Remembrance Sunday - please note that the club will be holding a 2 minute silence at 11.00am on Sunday 9 Nov and they ask that all members - young and old - show their respects for this brief period of time.

Sunday 16 November - Pulborough Festival and/or Uckfield & Horsham at home
We are waiting for confirmation of a place at the Pulborough Festival (re-scheduled to 16 November) and as soon as we have confirmation we will advise of A team to be entered. We are also expecting Uckfield and possibly Horsham at Hove - so games for everyone!

Sunday 23 November - Worthing at home

If anyone is unavailable for any of the above dates, please let me know as soon as possible.

Many thanks

Fiona

Sunday 2 November - B's to Sevenoaks and Training at Hove

2008-10-30T10:04:00.005Z

Hi Everyone

As you know Hove have not been entered into the Crowborough Festival this week but the B's have always had a match scheduled at Sevenoaks.

We will therefore be taking a B group to Sevenoaks. If anyone from the list below is unable to make this week, please let me know by return (tel 07929 325827).

Henry Bovey

James Cull

Jacob Knight

Matthew Brookes

Lawrence Wright

Solomon Ross

Daniels Foulds-Holt

Freddie Nehls

Rafaele Milne

George Karous

Max Karous

George Turner

Cameron Nesbitt

Link to Sevenoaks Rugby Club: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=sevenoaks%20rfc&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

For the rest there will be training at Hove. We can still use our normal space but will have to share with at least the U10s because of the U12 Festival.

Thanks

Fiona

Lost and Found!

2008-10-27T22:31:00.003Z

Hi Everyone

Found - girl's red coat (blue heart on pocket) age 11-12, found 1st or 2nd game of the season - is in the lost and found box (ie. back of my car) - any takers?

Lost - Samurai Training Top (belonging to Freddie Garth) size medium boys, lost Sunday 26 October - if found, please let me know.

Missing - 3 Samurai water bottles - if these have been taken home by mistake - please bring them to next game.

Many thanks
Fiona

Sunday 26 Oct - Time and Money!

2008-10-24T09:19:00.003+01:00

Just a reminder that the clocks go back this Saturday - which means an extra hour in bed!

Also, don't forget your fundraising ideas - prize for the boy that comes up with the best idea. All suggestions to Baders or Fiona this Sunday please.

Thanks

Fiona

Minis Halloween Party - Sunday 26 October - Reminder!

2008-10-21T10:11:00.002+01:00

This is a reminder that the Minis Halloween Party will be held at the clubhouse this Sunday. From 4.30-6.30 for the U6-U9 age groups and 7.00- 9.00pm for the U10-U12 age groups.

The Club are paying for the party this year and hot dogs etc are being provided by Adam Tunesi - so we just have to supply the kids! Fun, Games, Prizes to be had!

We will also need some help with the raffle (selling of tickets, donation of prizes, helping with decorations etc and also any donations of cakes etc will be gratefully received.

Please let me know if you are planning to attend - to ensure that replies also come to me, please could you add fiona.nehls@btinternet.com in the cc part of your reply.

Thanks
Fiona
07929 325827

Forthcoming Dates

2008-10-17T21:14:00.005+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just to confirm arrangements for the next couple of weeks:

Saturday 18 October - curtain raiser/fundraising cancelled as not enough notice or people available - we will try and re-schedule for later in the season

Sunday 19 October - ALL players to Burgess Hill for mixed training/matches. Link to Burgess Hill RFC
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&q=burgess+hill+rugby+club&fb=1&cid=0,0,4852455871929370663&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image

Sunday 26 October - ALL at Hove - Brighton will be our visitors.

Sunday 26 October - Minis Halloween Party - U6 - U9 4.30 - 6.30 and U10 - U12 7.00 - 9.00. Fun, Games, Prizes to be had! The Club have kindly agreed to pay for the party this year and hot dogs will be provided by Adam Tunesi. We have been asked, as an age group, to provide something for after, eg. chocolate rolls or krispy cakes, etc etc - any suggestions/volunteers please come forward. Any other offers of help, selling of raffle tickets, helping with decorations etc also gratefully received.

To ensure that replies also come to me, please could you add fiona.nehls@btinternet.com in the cc part of your reply.

Thanks

Fiona

01273 833373
07929 325827

Saturday 18 October Curtain Raiser for Hove 1st XV

2008-10-16T15:10:00.003+01:00

The Under 11's have been asked to provide a curtain raiser at Hove for the 1st XV match vs Old Alleynians this Saturday.

Boys will need to be at Hove Rugby Club by 12.40 and a match will be played at approx 1.00pm. They would then be asked to form a tunnel for the players for kick off at 14.30hrs. We thought this would also be an ideal opportunity to do some fundraising and a "Boot Wash" has been suggested. The club will provide us with some buckets and scrubbing brushes and a couple of tables outside the clubhouse and the boys can clean boots after the game for a donation. We will need some parental help for this!

Please get back to us as soon as possible with availability (boys and adults) for Saturday.

Many thanks

Fiona

Sunday 12 October: Hastings / Training @ Hove

2008-10-08T22:16:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone

This Sunday there will be a mini festival at Hastings & Bexhill and also training at Hove.

We can only take 17 players to the Hastings and Bexhill Mini Festival. These are:

Daniel Adu
Henry Bovey
Matthew Brookes
James Cull
Zac Downey
Daniel Foulds-Holt
Freddie Garth
Luke Griffiths
James Hadfield
Mikey Howell
George Karous
Max Karous
George Oliver
Freddie Packham
Solomon Ross
Yoann Steque
Davis West

If anyone is unable to make it please let Jay or I know as soon as possible.

Please be at Hastings by 10.00 at the latest. There will be 8 teams in each age group so parking will no doubt be difficult. Directions can be found on http://hastingsrugby.org.uk/dyn/_pages/page_39.shtml

Jay, Francois and Badders will be going to Hastings and Steph will take training at Hove, again, if anyone is unable to make this, please let Steph or I know ahead of time.

Anyone wishing to give in cheques for Subs can give them to me at Hove or Jay at Hastings - thanks.

Finally, I will be contacting everyone over the next week or so to make sure all our contact details are up to date and also find out availability up to Christmas - if anyone has changed addresses, telephone numbers or knows dates where their son will NOT be available, please feel free to email me!

Thanks
Fiona

Hayward heath cancelled

2008-10-05T08:22:00.002+01:00

Good morning,

Hayward Heath RFC is leaving the clubs the choice to come or not to Hayward Heath, but due to the severe wind condition we decided not to go.

regards Francois

Survey on Blog

2008-10-03T11:23:00.004+01:00

I have put a anonymous survey question on the blog regarding our subs.
could please take a minute to vote on whether you would rather pay the sub in full for the season or on a weekly basis Thanks !

Haywards Heath RFC, Sunday 5th October

2008-10-03T09:57:00.002+01:00

Hi everyone the whole team will be going to Hayward Heath, there will be no training at Hove.

This Sunday, the 5th October, Haywards Heath RFC looks forward to welcoming the U11s and U12s of the following clubs:
Burgess Hill
Crawley
Eastbourne (U12 only)
Heathfield
Hove
Lewes
Please can everyone arrive at 10.00 a.m. ready to start their first game at 10.30 a.m.
It is hoped that we will be finished by 12.30 p.m. at the latest.
If required, directions are available off the HHRFC website at http://www.hhrfc.co.uk
As parking at the club is limited, please can all coaches and parents car share as much as possible.
Please note that the playing format for Sunday is simply a "round robin", not a Festival, and there will be no winners and losers and no medals and trophies.
Each club will get to play one game against each other in their respective age group and, as we have a good mix of clubs with a wide range of playing ability, each club is being encouraged to bring their whole squad in order to be able to rotate players so that everyone gets a reasonable amount of playing time and opposing teams are as evenly matched as possible.
As this will be, for most of us, our first competitive games of the season, it is an ideal opportunity to get all the players playing and start preparing for the more important fixtures and festivals to follow.
Please be aware that the Continuum only allows a player to play a maximum of 5 games of 7 minutes each way
There will be running two pitches for the U11s and these will all be on the new field which is situated through the gate on the far side of the 1st XV pitch.
Ideally, one referee will be required from each club at U11 and U12 and the games equally shared. However, if any club has a referee that is considered suitably qualified and competent to referee more games, then as long as all parties concerned are agreeable, that is fine.
To avoid any confusion on the day, can all coaches please make sure that they and their players are familiar with the new ELVs.
For those players not playing, some of the HHRFC coaches will be running gentle training drills adjacent to the pitches in order to keep the players warm and active and all visiting coaches and players are welcome to join in and help out.

Tour and Subs

2008-10-01T20:03:00.001+01:00

Hi everyone

Tour - April 2009
We are trying to gauge interest in a tour for the U11's this year and are currently looking at the Easter/Spring Break, specifically Friday 3 - Monday 6 April or the Easter Weekend itself, Friday 10 - Monday 13 April. There are mini festivals in the West Country on both those dates but we really need a clear idea of numbers and dates. Please can everyone let me know as soon as possible (ideally by Friday 10 October) if they are interested in the tour and if so, their preferred dates. It may be easiest to email me on fiona.nehls@btinternet.com. We would then hope to convene a meeting of the Tour Committee week commencing Monday 13 October. Sally Griffiths and Bev Garth have kindly agreed to be responsible for fundraising; Diana Hadfield and Helen Howell have also volunteered to be on t'committee. If anyone else would like to be involved (the more the merrier as they say) just let Jay or I know.

Subs
As you know we will be charging all players £2 a week for Subs and as this was really only agreed last week, ie Sun 28 September, this gives us a total of 30 fixtures/training days for the rest of the season. You are welcome to pay me on a weekly basis but the consensus is that it may be easier to pay up front and to encourage this there will be a discount for those paying in full by Sunday 12 October, ie. 30 weeks for the price of 27. Cheques for £54 should be made payable to Hove RFC and given to me by that date. If money has not been received by that date I will "nag" for £2 per player on a weekly basis!

Information on arrangements for this Sunday, 5th October, to follow.

Many thanks

Fiona

Team manager and tour

2008-09-25T23:20:00.002+01:00

Hi all

First I'd like to thank Neale for holding the team together for the last 4 years and to let you know that he has decided to step back from management for a while. Fortunately Fiona Nehls has volunteered to help with admin and management so I'd like to thank her for that. Anyone else who can help please let me know.

We are hoping to tour again this year so will hold a meeting after training this Sunday to discuss options. Please come along if you can.

Cheers

Jay

First day of the season, Sunday 7th September

2008-08-26T09:02:00.002+01:00

Hi all

The first day of the new season is 7th September. This is also registration day so come equipped with a cheque book!

There will be no more Wednesday evening training until the season is underway.

See you on the 7th.

Cheers

Jay

Training on 13th and 20th August

2008-08-10T21:57:00.002+01:00

Hi all

There will be training on 13th and 20th August at 6.00pm, run by Adie and Stef.

Please look out for updates from them in case circumstances change.

I'm on holiday so have a great time!!

Cheers

Jay

Training on Wed 6th August is ON

2008-08-04T10:54:00.002+01:00

Hi all

There will be training this Wednesday, 6 August. As usual it will run from 6.00 until 7.30 at hove Rec. Meet outside the club house.

Cheers

Jay

NO training Wednesday 30 July

2008-07-24T06:58:00.002+01:00

Hi all

There will be NO training next week, Wednesday 30 July because of the Harlequins Training day on 29th and because we do not have enough coaches. I will let you know about the following week ASAP.

Cheers

Jay

Training is on for Wednesday 23 July at 6.00pm

2008-07-20T20:51:00.002+01:00

Hi all

Looks like we will be able to run training this Wednesday as both Adie and I can make it. Hope you can be there too. Hove Rec 6.00-7.15, meet in front of the Club House.

Cheers

Jay

Training on Wednesday 16 July is CANCELLED

2008-07-14T17:24:00.001+01:00

Hi all

Sorry but due to work commitments we do not have enough coaches to run training this week so it is cancelled. I'll let you know as soon as I can confirm that next week is on.

Cheers

Jay

Training begins Wed 9th July 6.00 - 7.15 pm

2008-07-03T08:39:00.003+01:00

Hi all

After a few weeks break we are starting Wednesday evening training next week, 9th July from 6.00 until 7.15 at the club house.

To begin with the emphasis will be on personal fitness, developing basic skills and having some fun.

Hope to see you there.

Jay

Sunday 4th May, and Sunday 11th May

2008-05-01T09:43:00.002+01:00

There has been a fair amount of confusion and uncertainty, but I can confirm it is NOT the Worthing Festival on 4th - I know this becasue it took place last weekend!!

Therefore, we will be at Hove training again, and probably having some fun like last weekend!

Keep 11th free too - because that will be the awards day, where the club will be laying on a BBQ, and there will be the usual presentations.

See you there!

Training on Sunday

2008-04-30T18:56:00.002+01:00

Hi all

There has been some confusion about next Sunday, 4th May, because last week we were told that the Worthing tournament had been postponed but in fact it hadn't been. Therefore to be clear this is the schedule for the rest of this deason.

Sunday 4th May: training at Hove.
Sunday 11th May: Awards day at Hove.

Look forwards to seeing you.

Cheers

Jay

Training this Sunday, Worthing 4 May & other IMPORTANT stuff

2008-04-24T20:06:00.005+01:00

Hi all

Sunday 27 April
We will hold training at Hove Rec this w/e. Please come along as our plan is to have some fun. Parents please bring your trainers!!!

Sunday 4 May
There is a tournament at Worthing which we can enter if we have enough players. We are aware that the cricket season will have begun and so we may not be able to raise a team. If your child is available please email me to confirm this at jay@teamvoyage.com . If there are not enough names then we will withdraw from the tournament.

Sunday 11 May
This is the MINIS AWARDS DAY. It would have been the 27th April but because of the late running of the Sussex tournament and the involvement of some Hove teams in the finals the date has been put back to 11 May. There will be more details on this next week but apparently BBQs and bouncy castles are planned! Please note that Nicola Steele has been collecting £5 for trophies for children in our age group and they will be handed out on this day. If you have not given Nicola £5 then your child will not get a trophy. If this is the case please find Nicola this weekend and give her the money so your boy can join in. If you cannot make this date please let us know ASAP.

Tour shirts.... time to pay!!!
The tour shirt cost is £22.78. If you have not paid please bring along cash or a cheque book on Sunday so that Neale can balance the books. If you want to pay £23 the balance will go in to the U10s fund.

West Sussex Festival results
If you're still reading at this point well done :)

Last Sunday 14 players went to Chichester to represent the U10s in the West Sussex Festival. Despite a valiant effort from all the players we did not progress from our group to the semi-finals. It was clear that some of the other teams were better organised and mentally prepared than we were. Our boys displayed some excellent individual skills and great courage in the tackle but ultimately were beaten. Winning is not everything, but we (the coaches) suspect that with a few changes to the way we do things next season we have the players to win a few trophies. To achieve this we will need support from the boys and you, the parents. Therefore, we plan to hold a meeting to agree team priorities at the beginning of next season.

Cheers

Jay

P.S. Dan did break his finger last Sunday, so tell your sons he will be available this Sunday for finger inspection! ..... Not much to see.

Sunday 20th April - Rescheduled Sussex Festival

2008-04-16T10:25:00.002+01:00

This coming Sunday sees the re-scheduled Sussex Festival at Chichester.

On the back of great successes on Tour we should have a great chance.

The team selection for Sunday is as follows;

F James Cull
F James Hadfield
F Lawrence Wright
F Harry Thibaut
F Freddie Packham
SH Sam Pfeiffer
FH Luke Griffiths
IC Freddie Garth
OC Rafaele Milne
C/W Max Karous
C/W George Karous
W George Oliver
W Zac Downey

Please let me know ASAP if you are unable to make it.

Please aim to be on the pitch by 9.45am so we can warm up - getting the right frame of mind is critical, and having only half the team there for warm up does not allow this.

Richard will be running training back at home for everyone else - usual time.

See you there.

Amanda also asked me to repeat the link to all the Tour Photo's
http://picasaweb.google.com/HoveRugbyUnderTens/RUGBYTOURUNDER10S2008?authkey=x5TjFkjv4vo

If you want any, please just let me know!

A little snow does not stop the U10s

2008-04-06T14:36:00.003+01:00

Staines was cancelled, but 12 of the U10s braved training in the snow!

Warm up!

Speed up!

Hold your head in dispair because...

It's press-up time with Adie. Note Steph, in red, urging everyone on.

Just enough time left for 50 minutes of touch rugby.

The U10s were the only team training this morning. Well done guys.

Jay

Team for Sunday at Staines

2008-04-03T16:57:00.004+01:00

Hi all

The team for the Staines tournament on Sunday is given below. For all others there will be training at Hove Rec as usual run by Jay & Adie.

In the future we are going to ask you to let us know your child's availability to play on a Sunday by the previous Monday night. If we don't hear from you we'll assume he is not available. This will help us with selection. Don't worry we'll remind you.

Staines team - If you cannot play please let us know immediately by clicking here

1. F Henry Bovey
2. F Henry Wallis
3. F Lawrence Wright
4. F James Hadfield
5. F Jacob Knight
6. F James Cull
7. B Zac Downey
8. B George Oliver
9. B Max Karous
10. B George Karous
11. B Oisin Harris
12. B Sam Pfeiffer
13. B Davis West
14. Freddie Garth

Timetable of Events at Staines
09:45 Hove players in kits ready for warm-up (please!)
10:00 Register teams with Control Caravan
10:30 First Pool Matches Start
11:45 Last Pool Match finishes
12:00 Semi Finals Start
12:30 Finals Start
1300 Presentations

Parking at Staines
Parking will be at Staines RFC. Please make sure you turn up in plenty of time as we are expecting some a large number of cars to attend. As there is limited car parking and as Staines RFC is an environmentally Friendly Club can Car sharing be encouraged amongst your teams.

Directions
"The Reeves", Snakey Lane, (formerly Feltham Hill Road) Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7NB.
(T) 020 8890 3051

Location map - Click here to view a map showing the location.

By Road:
From M.3, M.4 or M.25:Take M3 to end (towards London). Continue on A316 and turn off at slip road to Lower Feltham. Turn immediately left into Snakey Lane. Turn left just past Dairy Crest dairy. SRFC is on the left.

I hope you all have fun.

Jay

Sunday 30th - Horsham and Heathfield

2008-03-29T11:02:00.002Z

Tomorrow there are two tournaments, at Heathfield and at Horsham.

Please arrive at both by 9.45am.

Teams are as follows;

HEATHFIELD
James Hadfield F
Lawrence F
Jacob F
Harry F
Henry Bovey F
Luke B
Lewis B
Oisin B
Zac B
George K B
Max K B
Dan B
Raf B
Matt B B

To be played at;
The College (Old Heathfield)
Program “TN21 8RJ” into your sat nav.

HORSHAM
James Cull F
Louie P F
Henry Wallis F
Mikey F
Freddie G B
Sam B
Davis B
Yoann B
Solly B
Cameron B
Cal B
George Oliver B
Freddie N B

At Horsham RFC.

Sunday 23rd and 30th

2008-03-21T18:43:00.002Z

There will be no training this Sunday (23rd) as the Clubhouse will be closed for Easter.

Next Sunday (30^th) we have two tournaments, one at Horsham, and one at Heathfield. Can you please let me know ASAP if you WILL NOT be available for either of these two away fixtures.

Thanks – and have a great Easter!!

Chichester Sussex Festival information

2008-03-14T17:11:00.004Z

2008 Festival - Location

Map is here

Club Address
Chichester Rugby Football Club,
Oaklands Park,
Wellington Road,
Chichester,
PO19 6BB,
West Sussex

Parking
Parking at Chichester RFC is limited, so we ask that all teams use the Northgate Car Park, see the map below. On Sundays there is no fee for parking and all guest need to do is walk up Oaklands Park to the rugby club. When entering Chichester head for signs to the Hospital and Festival Theatre.

Teams entered for the West Sussex Final

Haywards Heath
Horsham
Hove
Crawley
Midhurst
Shoreham
Worthing
Bognor
Pulborough
Chichester

Registration
A registration form is attached; this must be completed by each
club for each age group and submitted to the control desk which
will be open from 9.30am. At Chichester RFC we enforce a
strict registration policy and have the support of the Sussex
RFU for a “NO REGISTRATION CARD NO PLAY” so please
ensure all players are registered with Sussex and that Sussex
registration cards are brought on the day. Please leave
yourself sufficient time to get to the Coaches/Referees briefing that
starts at 10.00am in the clubhouse.
Coaches/Referees Briefing
There will be a brief meeting for coaches and referees in front of
the clubhouse at 10.00am, where the rules, procedures and outline
of playing order will be discussed. However we would ask all
teams to encourage all involved with their teams to follow the RFU
code of conduct for parents, supporters and coaches.
Start of Play and Points System
The first matches will start at 10.30am and the tournament will take
the form two pools. Each team will play every team within their
respective pool; timings of the games are listed below. At U11 and
U12 conversions will “NOT” be permitted. No extra time will be
allowed at any age group and in the event that one team is leading
another by a clear 25 points (5 clear tries) then the game will be
stopped.
The points system will be as follows:-
2 points for a Win
1 point for a Draw
0 points for a loss

Timings of matches
U9/ 10 6 Minutes each way

The winner of each pool will then go on to contest the final. In the
event of a tie at the end of the pool stage the team scoring the
most tries will be declared the winner, if both teams have scored
the same number of tries then the team that has conceded least
tries will be awarded the winner, if the teams have conceded the
same number of tries then the winner will be decided on the toss of
a coin.
The final will be played to the time listed above, no extra time will
be allowed and in the event of a draw both teams will be declared
“winners” and the honour shared. A toss of a coin will be used to
decide which team will contest the Regional Final.

Festival Rules of Play
We will adhere to the 2007/8 RFU continuum for rules of play. In
addition, please check the studs of the players prior to the match
and encourage all players to wear a gum shield. Anyone using
illegal studs will not be allowed to play.
In the event that one team has insufficient numbers to field a full
team in any game the opposition shall reduce its playing numbers
to match (up to a maximum of two players e.g. U12 may play with
ten per side).
Similarly in the event of an injury where a player can no longer
continue in that game and there is no suitable substitute available
the opposition shall reduce its numbers to match.
Where either a side cannot field a suitably trained front row player
in U10, U11 or U12 games, or a front row player is injured and can
no longer continue in that match and there is no suitable
replacement the referee shall order that uncontested scrummages
shall take place.
If the match sides are reduced by more than two players the game,
if started, shall be abandoned and the result awarded to the side
which did not cause the abandonment. The result shall be
recorded as a ‘win’ with a result of five tries to nil; other tries
scored, or conceded shall not be recorded.
Fair Play Award
The referee shall mark the score card in respect of fair play shown
by the players, coaches and spectators of each team refereed on a
scale 1 to 4 with 1 being poor and 4 being excellent. The
tournament administrator shall divide the total points awarded by
the number of games marked. The ‘Fair Play’ trophy shall be
awarded to the club with the highest average points across all age
groups.
Referees and Linesman
Each team entered MUST provide a qualified referee who will be
required to ref at least two matches. Each referee will be asked to
complete a score card which will be handed to them before the
match by the Pitch Marshall and should then be returned to the
Pitch Marshall once completed. When playing each team must
also provide a linesman.
First Aid
Please can each coach ensure that they have a qualified first aider
present when their team is playing. Chichester RFC will provide
Doctors and Paramedics on the day in the case of a serious injury,
however for all minor injuries we do ask that each team has a
qualified person to deal with the incident. In the unlikely event of a
serious injury I have attached CRFC’s incident and accident report
form which will need to be completed.

Running Order
Please help us make the day run smoothly by having teams ready
to move onto their pitch as soon as the preceding match has
finished.
Control Desk
A running result board will be kept at the Control Desk. The
Registration Desk will be open from 9.30am.
Refreshments
• A children’s mini bar serving sweets, cakes and cold drinks
will operate in the clubhouse all day.
• Tea and coffee will be on sale upstairs in the clubhouse.
• Bacon Rolls, Sausages, Chips etc will be on sale upstairs
from 10.00am.
• Weather permitting a Bar BQ will also be available for
lunches.
• The club bar will open from 12.00 noon.
Presentation of Medals to Winners and Runners-Up
This will take place in front of the clubhouse. A certificate to
commemorate every player’s participation will be given to each
coach at the time of registration.
The tournament co-ordinator is Ben Bulpett 07765 996947 and will
be the main point of contact. – Please do not hesitate to call prior
to the event or on the day for clarification.

Map is here

Sussex Festival - 16th March

2008-03-14T09:39:00.002Z

This Sunday is the Sussex Festival - to be held at Chichester.

Please ensure that you are there by 9.45am in order that we can get the team together and focussed, and to warm up. Looks like wet weather gear will also be needed... :o(

Parking is easiest in the Theatre car park - then walk up the hill.

The team for Sunday is as follows;

Harry Thibaut
Henry Bovey
James Cull
Lawrence Wright
Mikey Howell
Daniel Foulds-Holt
Freddie Garth
George Oliver
Rafaele Milne
Samson Pfeiffer
Yoann Steque
Zac Downey

Please let me know ASAP if you are unable to attend as we will need to enter a replacement.

Due to a large number of kids being away this week, there will not be enough left over to run a training session for those not in the team back at Hove.

Sunday 9th March - Wasps Day!

2008-03-07T09:04:00.002Z

Itinerary is as below;

Coach DEPARTS at 8.00am, so please ensure that you are there by 7.45am.

08.00 - Depart Shirley Drive, Hove

09.45 - Arrive at Royal Grammar School (High Wycombe), Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 6QT (RAC Website suggests that this 81.9 miles, and should take 1hr 33mins)

12.30 - Depart Royal Grammar School Amersham Road for Adams Park, Hillbottom Road, Sands, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4HJ

12.45 - Arrive Adams Park, Hillbottom Road, Sands, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4HJ

3.00 - Kick off

17.30 - Depart Adams Park, Hillbottom Road, Sands, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4HJ

19.15 - Arrive Shirley Drive, Hove

Upcoming Fixtures

2008-02-29T09:29:00.002Z

Sunday 2nd March
Training at Home - please note we are NOT at Shoreham as it appears in the fixtures book.

Sunday 9th March
Wasps vs Harlequins - CoachClass and match.
I will send a full itinerary separately, but the coach will DEPART Shirley Drive at 8.00am. We are scheduled to be back at 7.15pm.

Sunday 16th March
West Sussex Festival - this year being held at Chichester again.

Sunday 24th February

2008-02-22T10:43:00.002Z

On Sunday we are ALL away to Eastbourne and East Grinstead at Eastbourne.

Map to Eastbourne is Here

Usual start time of 10.00am

See you there!

Sunday 17th February

2008-02-13T17:24:00.002Z

This Sunday we have two fixtures, so please check the teams below carefully!

Due to half-term, numbers are low, and therefore it is ESSENTIAL that you let me know ASAP if you will NOT be able to make it on Sunday. If you dont reply to neale.thibaut@citytech.co.uk it will be assumed you will be there.

The TORNADOS will be at HOME for training with, and then matches against Crowborough.
Team as follows;
Forwards
1. Freddie Packham
2. James Hadfield
3. James Cull
4. Mikey Howell
Backs
5. Sam Pfeiffer
6. Davis West
7. Freddie Garth
8. Max Karous
9. George Karous
10. George Oliver
11. Zac Downey

10.00am start as usual.

The HURRICANES are playing in an exciting fixture at Brighton. This will be against teams from Brighton, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Crawley and Crowborough. So that is six teams including us! This started of as just a few, and has grown into a larger event. Not a tournament as such, but should provide a fantastic opportunity to play against lots of different teams - some of which we haven't seen yet this year!
Team as follows;
Forwards
1. Henry Wallis
2. Harry Thibaut
3. Louie Pattenden
4. Lawrence Wright
5. Jacob Knight
Backs
6. Yoann Steque
7. Raffaele Milne
8. Solomon Ross
9. Freddie Nehls
10. Oisin Harris
11. Ellis Cooper
12. Cameron Nesbitt

This needs to start at 10.00am sharp - so please ensure that you are there and ready by 9.45am - remember parking is always a problem at Brighton, and with this many teams it will be worse than usual!

'H' Trophy - Sunday 10th February

2008-02-06T22:19:00.000Z

This Sunday is the annual 'H' Trophy, contested between Hove, Heathfield, Haywards Heath and Hastings. Unfortunately, Hastings have pulled out - so it will be a little smaller than normal. As there will be less games, the plan is to make each one a little longer in order to get in the same amount of rugby!

This year it is our turn to host, and so the main tournament will be played at Hove. A smaller tournament will also be played at Horsham (excluding Heathfield). The teams for each are detailed below;

Tornado's playing at Hove;
James Cull
Mikey Howell
Freddie Packham
Henry Bovey
James Hadfield
Harry Thibaut
Lawrence Wright
Samson Pfeiffer
Freddie Garth
George Oliver
Zac Downey
Rafaele Milne
Davis West
Max Karous
George Karous

With 3 visiting teams, parking around the park will be particularly difficult - please arrive to be warming up by 10.00am. Last year 4 cars were towed away for being on the grass - be careful!

Hurricanes playing at Horsham;
Cameron Nesbitt
Cal Hope-Maginn
Daniel Foulds-Holt
Oisin Harris
Freddie Nehls
Matthew Brookes
Henry Wallis
Yoann Steque
Luke Griffiths
Lewis Steele
Louie Pattenden
Solomon Ross
Jacob Knight
Ellis Cooper

Map to Horsham RFC is HERE.

Please also arrive by 10.00am

WASPS DAY - 9th March 2008

2008-01-21T22:31:00.000Z

We have organised another Wasps day like the one last year!!

Sunday 9th March, Wasps vs Harlequins in the Guinness Premiership.

The format of the day is as last year. Early coach depart (or drive independently) up to training ground, followed by a 2 hour coaching session run by representatives from the Wasps Coaching academy.

Then, coach to the ground where we watch the game against Harlequins from the stand, before heading back to Brighton after the match.

All those that attended last year agreed that this was a fantastic day for both kids and adults alike despite the abysmal weather!!

We now need to give numbers to Wasps - which must be sent by next Monday.

Prices are as follows;
£20 per participant child - including training and ticket (also a Certificate and London Wasps gift - remember those horns??)
£19 per adult.
£10 per concession (OAP, Students & U18's).

I have looked into coach prices, and a full 49 seater will work out around £11 per head return, and a full 70 seater around £9.50.

If you want to come along, then please either e-mail Neale at neale.thibaut@citytech.com, or let me know on Sunday. After that it will be too late. So if you aren't there on Sunday, you had better mail!

In addition to the participating child, I need to know how many adult tickets you require, and how many concessions, together with how many seats on the coach you require. If you intend to drive instead, can you confirm this too.

Sunday 13th - Burgess Hill

2008-01-11T09:55:00.000Z

This Sunday, the Hurricanes are at Burgess Hill, where Hellingly and Rye are also visiting.

Please arrive by 10.00am.

Those going to Burgess Hill are as follows, for all others, there will be training at Hove.

1. Henry Wallis
2. Freddie Nehls
3. Matthew Brooks
4. Harry Thibaut
5. Daniel Foulds-Holt
6. Oisin Harris
7. Cameron Nesbitt
8. Cal Hope Maginn
9. Yoann Steque
10. Solly Ross
11. Zac Downey
12. Lewis Steele
13. Jacob Knight
14. Rafaele Milne
15. Louie Pattenden
16. Henry Bovey
17. Ellis Cooper

Directions to Burgess Hill are HERE - parking can be a pain!

Sunday 16th - Brighton & Xmas Party!

2007-12-14T10:17:00.000Z

BRIGHTON

This Sunday we are all away to Brighton - always one of the highlights of the season!!

Matches will start at 10.00am prompt, so please arrive at 9.45am, allowing time for the difficult parking down at Waterhall.

Everyone should come, and teams will be selected on the morning.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

This Sunday is the Christmas party at the club.

To try and accommodate everyone and prevent tears we've split it with the U6's - U9's from 3 - 5, and 10's - 12's at 5.30 - 7.30.

There will be unspecified entertainment (beat the Junior Chairman pianata style seems a popular suggestion) inc' a Santa (for the young ones anyway, not Bill btw), food, disco, games, prizes etc.

People with tickets will be going round at Brighton in the morning (a pound cheaper than later) so come laden with money.

A huge amount of organisation has gone into this event all for the love of your children so please support it. For parents fancy dress is optional!

2008 Tour - Update

2007-12-05T22:24:00.001Z

There was a meeting at the club this week to discuss the 2008 Tour to Breen Sands.

Further information regarding the tour will be passed on as we get it, but a couple of things have been decided already as follows.

Firstly, regarding the initial understanding that the club would pay for all the transport. Unfortunately, this offer never had approval of all of the club exec, and as a result, this is now not available.

Therefore, we now need to finance our own transport. It has been estimated that this is likely to be approx. £25-£30 per head.

Typically each year, sides that are touring hold various events to raise money for their tour funds (ideas welcome - sponsored walk / silence / boot clean). We will do some things as an age group, but the entire club will also be organising the following in order to try and meet some of this additional cost;

Sunday 17th February 2008 - Kids Fun Day - ideas welcome!

Friday 7th March 2008 - this will be an adults evening - band / music etc - entrance fee will go towards tour fund.

Please put both dates in your diaries

For both, it is hoped that we can get some prizes donated and have a good raffle / silent auction, so if you have any contacts who can donate anything or can donate anything yourselves, please let me know - anything that could be raffled / silent auctioned would be excellent. Last time there was a TV, a DVD player, a stereo etc. Do any of you know anyone who have a restaurant / beauty salons / hotel etc who might be willing to donate a meal, a treatment, a stay etc.... Publicity will be provided...!!

Secondly, it is intended that all children going on tour will have a tour shirt. Designs are being considered, and will be the same for every age group on tour. Initially, these shirts will be priced at cost - around £20. However, we are actively seeking sponsorship, which will be printed on ALL the shirts across every age group. Once the cost of this printing is covered, then any remaining sponsorship monies will go towards reducing the cost of each shirt, hopefully to zero. If there is any left over after that, it will be used towards the cost of the coaches as above, to reduce the cost of them.

DO ANY OF YOU KNOW ANYONE OR A BUSINESS WHO MAY WISH TO SPONSOR THE TOUR SHIRTS - IF SO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW

This order for the tour shirts needs to be placed before Christmas, and so I will need to collect everyone's shirt sizes again on Sunday.

What next?
Both these items have potentially pushed up the price of the tour for everyone from the prices originally quoted. If it is now too much, please let me know, and we can take you off the list.

Similarly, there have been a few new players that have joined since the tour was announced. There are still some places available for any who wish to go - scroll down on the blog for the details or speak to me on Sunday.

Sunday 2nd - Lewes Festival

2007-11-30T00:31:00.000Z

Lewes Festival

The team for the Lewes Festival is as follows;

F	Freddie Packham
F	Lawrence Wright
F	James Hadfield
F	Mikey Howell
F	James Cull
B	Freddie Garth
B	Max Karous
B	George Oliver
B	Davis West
B	Samson Pfeiffer
B	Luke Griffiths
B	Zac Downey

10.00 am start - please arrive for 9.45 latest, allow time for the problem parking.

For everyone else, there will be a traing session at Hove - 10.00am

All players at Chichester Sunday 11 November

2007-11-06T16:02:00.000Z

Hi all

This Sunday, 11 November, we have a triangular training session and matches at Chichester RFC. As usual please be there for a prompt start at 10.00 am.

Subs & Registration
Almost everyone has sorted out Club subscriptions and RFU registration, but please note that if you have not paid your subs and registered with the RFU via the club then you will not be allowed to play this week or in the future until you have sorted it out.

Directions to Chichester Rugby Football Club,Oaklands Park,Wellington Road,Chichester, PO19 6BB can be found here

Have fun until Sunday.

Jay

Crowborough and Pulborough - 4th November

2007-10-31T09:48:00.001Z

This coming Sunday, we have two fixtures - a tournament at Crowborough, and a triangular at Pulborough.

Please note, there are a number of people who have not yet paid their club membership, and have not yet registered with the RFU.

THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND THAT PLAYERS WHO ARE NOT REGISTERED WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE - Neale will contact those not registered individually.

Additionally, as set out in the letter handed out to all parents last week we will shortly start to apply the selection criteria strictly - a key part of which is attendance at training.

The Tornado's who will be going to Crowborough are as follows;

F Freddie Packham
F Lawrence Wright
F James Hadfield
F James Cull
F Mikey Howell
B Freddie Garth
B George Karous
B Max Karous
B Davis West
B Samson Pfeiffer
B Rafaele Milne
B Luke Griffiths
B George Oliver

Please let Neale know ASAP if you are unable to attend.

Please arrive no later than 9.45am.

There will be a £5 per player entrance fee - Stephan will collect this.

There will be 2 pools of 5 teams, with the Winners and Runners up of each pool then playing each other for the Cup and Plate respectively.

Click HERE for directions to Crowborough RFC.
(Steel Cross (Boars Head Roundabout)
Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2XB)

The Hurricanes heading for Pulborough are made up of everyone else;

F Henry Wallis
F Henry Bovey
F Louie Pattenden
F Freddie Nehls
F Matthew Brooks
F Harry Thibaut
B Daniel Foulds-Holt
B Oisin Harris
B Cameron
B Cal Hope Maginn
B Yoann Steque
B Alfie Shaw
B Solly Ross
B Zac Downey
B Ellis Cooper
B Jacob Knight
B Jake Dilliston

Please ensure you arrive by 9.45am.

Click HERE for directions to Pulborough RFC
(Pulborough RFC, Freelands, Pulborough Road, Cootham, Pulborough, W.Sussex, RH20 4HP)

Hastings Festival and Lewes Triangular !

2007-10-16T22:24:00.000+01:00

Hastings....

A fantastic day was had by all who made the long and foggy trip into the sun at Hastings last Sunday.

Hove U10's won all their group games, thus topping their pool. This set them up for a final with Heathfield, which Hove went on to win 2-1 thus winning the tournament and picking up their first Silverware of the season!

The team spirit and discipline was at a level that has not been seen before - everone looking out for each other, and at times stringing several passes together to craft some fantastic tries. The forwards were immense, winning around 80% of all scrums, and beasting all the rucks and mauls. Two of the opposition teams hardly got out of their halves for the entire games.

The team worked harder than ever to earn their victory, with every one of them putting in their best performances so far. With this spirit, discipline and support for each other they will be a very hard team to beat.

The final table looked as follows;
Hove were the only team to win 100% of their games.

Hove scored more tries than anyone else, and had a vastly superior try difference.

Hove scored more tries in their Pool, than the other 3 teams combined.

Hove vs Sevenoaks - final score 20-5
Sevenoaks won the toss, and advanced just 5 metres into Hove's half before a crunching tackle spilled the ball forward. The first scrum of the day and the Hove pack drove Sevenoaks back with ease, and soon the ball was back into the Sevenoaks half, where it stayed for the entire first half.
A long pass from the base of the next scrum - which was won against the head - was followed by 3 swift passes out to the wing and a an effortless try in the corner. Hove then scored two more to no reply in the first half following total dominance of the play. 3-0 up at half time.
The second half saw more of the same, but the eagerness for all to be involved at the breakdown saw a gap left open, and a break through for a score from Sevenoaks against the run of play. Hove then scored a fantastic try following a long maul to seal the victory. Fantastic teamwork from all!

Tries: Sam 2, James H 2.
Crunching Tackles: George K, Sam, James H and Freddie P
Scrums 7, won 5, 3 against head

Hove vs Thurrock - final score 15-5
Fresh players were put on from the start against a totally unknown Thurrock. Hove were quick to dominate, keeping them penned in their own half for much of the first 6 mins, and not allowing any offensive play from Thurrock. A quick try from Hove following a fantastic string of drives opened the account. Following the restart, a massive tackle from Mikey saw the possession return to Hove, with Sam stealing the ball. A long run was tracked all the way by George K, who took the pass from Sam at great pace to find the corner with ease. This was for sure the best try of the day.
The second half saw more impressive play from the forwards, and intelligent play from Scrum and Fly Half combinations. The ball was well distributed, and possession was again mainly Hove's. A trademark Tiger baffled Thurrock, creating a gap leading to Hove's third try.
Thurrock replied following an unusual lapse in the defence, but this was to little too late, and the result was never in doubt.
Everyone played the ball in this match, and the support play for every team member was the best we have ever seen.

Tries: George K, Sam, Luke
Crunching Tackles: Freddie P
Try Saving Tackle: Mikey
Scrums 4, won 4, 3 against head

Hove vs Uckfiled - final score 15-5

This was the final game of the group, and the previous results had all gone our way, so the pressure was off. The first try came from a huge drive after a line out, and the second from a audaciously stolen ball from the back of their scrum.
Once again great support in both attacking play and defence, saw Hove strolling this game. The score could easily have been more, but energy was being conserved for the final.
Tries: George K, James H, Davis
Great Tackles: Mikey, Freddie G, George O
Scrums 6, won 4, 2 against head

FINAL - Hove vs Heathfiled - final score 10-5

Hove took an early lead after penetrating deep into Heathfield territory. Then came under great pressure. Everyone defended superbly, with huge tackles coming from everyone. Eventually, the brave defence was broken, and Heathfield leveled the score just before half time.
Coming out for the second half, it looked as if Heathfield had changed their entire team for their U12's - some big lads had been brought on, and their tactics were clearly to try and batter their way to out try line. Cue the Hove defensive machine - with some of the smallest lads putting in Huge tackles against the Heathfield giants. Fearless defending kept Heathfield at bay for 4 minutes until George O latched onto a ball at pace, perfectly spun out by Luke. George focused on the corner, and the try was his. He then hobbled off having been splatted in the process!
Hove then locked the doors, and when the Ref called last play, Sam cheekily plucked the ball from the back of the scrum and ran straight into touch - Heathfield looked on bemused as the Ref blew his whistle for full time!

Hove were the deserved Winners!!

Well Done to all!

Lewes Triangular...

The Hurricanes travelled to Lewes to play full strength teams from both Lewes and Burgess Hill. This was our first outing of the season as a team, and we found ourselves playing against tough opposition in two matches.

The first match was against Lewes - their best team. We struggled to cope with the pace in the first half, missing a number of tackles, and conceding 3 tries in quick succession. But as the half progressed we began to play a little harder, and started to win some ball. The second half was far better as we fought hard in the forwards and made some telling tackles in the backs. the final score was 5-0 to Lewes.
In the second match against Burgess Hill, we again started slowly, conceding a try quickly after losing possession following missing a couple of tackles. this seemed to be the wake up call the team needed as slowly but surely we began our fight back. After a few minutes of sustained pressure and excellent forward work we scored our first try. Working together in an excellent example of mauling our 3 forwards drove about 6 Burgess hill players back over their line for a try. Driving in low and flat gave the power that was needed. that try boosted confidence and the forwards began to dominate.
In the second half, another excellent forward drive gave us the ball which was quickly passed along the line for an almost unopposed try in the corner. A few minutes later and we were in again when a loose ball was swooped upon by our winger who side-stepped a couple of defenders for our third try. Final score 3-1 to Hove.

Well played to everyone. This was the first time we had played together, and some players were experimenting with positions that were new to them. We showed real potential.

Tour Information - Action Required...

2007-10-11T10:16:00.000+01:00

HOVE RFC ARE GOING ON TOUR!!

All age groups from 8+ are going on tour this year, with 8-12's going to the West Coast International Festival, and 13+ to the East Coast International Festival!

Tour Dates have been confirmed as Friday 11th to Monday 14th April 2008.

There will be a 2 day International Festival of Rugby on the Saturday and Sunday, and plenty of activities other than Rugby at other times including Quad Biking, Archery, Crazy Golf, Abseiling, Snorkelling, Swimming, and a fantastic beach just a walk away. Live entertainment is also provided for both adults and kids with show bars and pubs on site!

Accommodation will be at Pontins, Brean Sands at Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset (Click here for details), and will be Friday to Sunday night inclusive.

Price is confirmed at £65 per person, to include all accommodation, all tournament entry fees, and an entertainment pass per person.

Accommodation is self catering - and so food costs will be on top of this.

EVERY CHILD must be accompanied by an adult, or you can arrange a guardian, but an adult should not be responsible for more than 2 children. Written consent for guardians will be asked for.

The club has kindly agreed to pay for all coaches to get us there and back and to ferry us around once there - this represents a substantial contribution towards the club tour!

A number of you have mentioned that coming back on the 14th may well be a problem - due to children returning to school on that day. I have enquired and there is no problem with leaving after the tournament has finished on Sunday - around 4pm. Indeed, if there are sufficient numbers across the age groups combined, it is likely that a whole coach can be arranged to take care of the early departures.

WE NOW NEED TO COMMIT to numbers - and so I need confirmation from each of you as to how many of you are going. Can you please send me a mail to neale@thethibauts.com in order to confirm your attendance and numbers. Please indicate whether you will require a place on the coach, and whether you will be staying until the Monday, or wishing to leave early on the Sunday.

WE NEED TO CONFIRM FINAL NUMBERS ASAP - so please mail me as soon as possible.

Deposits of £25 per person should be paid no later than Sunday October 21st.

Teams for Sunday

2007-10-10T09:24:00.000+01:00

The teams for Sunday 14th October are as follows;

Hastings Festival at Hastings
F Freddie Packham
F Lawrence Wright
F James Hadfield
F James Cull
F Mikey Howell
F Harry Thibaut
B Freddie Garth
B George Karous
B Max Karous
B Davis West
B Samson Pfeiffer
B Rafaele Milne
B Luke Griffiths
B George Oliver
(Total 14)

This assumes we can take 14, which has not yet been confirmed. If only 12 are allowed, then Harry Thibaut and Rafaele Milne will join the team below. (I will advise if there is any change).

This is a 6 club tournament with Cranbrook, Heathfield, Sevenoaks, Thurrock, Uckfield and Hove attending.

Please arrive before the 10.00am START. Location is to be advised, but at the moment please assume it is at Hastings RFC - CLICK HERE FOR MAP. I will advise if there is any change to this.

Lewes / Burgess Hill at Lewes

F Henry Wallis
F Henry Bovey
F Louie Pattenden
F Freddie Nehls
F Matthew Brooks
B Daniel Foulds-Holt
B Oisin Harris
B Cameron
B Cal Hope Maginn
B Yoann Steque
B Lewis Steele
B Alfie Shaw
(Total 12)

Location is Lewes RFC - CLICK HERE FOR MAP. 10.00am START

PLEASE CONTACT NEALE ON 07921 880308 IF YOU HAVE QUERIES REGARDING THE ABOVE.

Have a great day on Sunday, and best of luck to both teams!

2007-08 Season Blogging!

2007-10-08T12:09:00.000+01:00

We are all back up and running - and will be re-cranking the blog spot.
This is a test message, but there will be more in the next couple of days.

Beach Party - 24th June 1pm onwards

2007-06-07T14:56:00.000+01:00

The club has organised a beach party with fun, games and a BBQ for players of all ages!!

The format is yet to be finalised, but there is likely to be mixed age group teams - including parents - playing Tag Rugby.

In addition, 8 tons of sand are being laid down to create a huge sandpit for beach volleyball, sandcastles and general messing about!

The entry for this is free, and the bar will be open and there will be a BBQ, a raffle, various competitions, stocks, and other fun attractions. If the numbers are good, then more entertainments will also be laid on - e.g. Bouncy Castle!

Please try and bring as many people along as possible to support the club and the Mini's - if your children have any school friends, older or younger brothers or sisters who don't yet play rugby, then bring them along to this fun day for a frinedly taster!!

Can you please let me know if you will be coming and if so how many you expect - so we have some ideas of numbers for catering.

Neale

Uckfield tournament on sunday

2007-04-21T13:12:00.000+01:00

Hi we have one last tournament on Sunday for the A team
B team will train at Hov.
The team going to Uckfield is:
James Cull
Lawrence Wright
James Hadfield
Sam Pfeiffer
Freddie Garth
Mikey Howell
George Oliver
Yoann Steque
Harry Thibaud
Luke Stacey
Freddie Packham
Max Karous
Raffaelle Milne

we will meet at Uckfield RFC at 09h45

Training - Weds 11th

2007-04-10T18:44:00.000+01:00

There will be training at Hove on Wednesday 11th - usual time 6.15 to 7.30pm.

Fixtures for the remainder of the Season

2007-04-10T18:32:00.000+01:00

We still have a few weeks to go until the end of the season, and the remaining fixtures look quite different from those published in the book - so here is a summary of what there is remaining;

A's
14/04/07 "Teddington on Tour" - A Team Festival (at Brighton - althought B'ton are not in it?)
15/04/07 Training at Hove
22/04/07 Uckfield Festival (away)

B's
15/04/07 Rescheduled "H Trophy" - B Team Festival (Home)
22/04/07 Training at Hove

ALL
29/04/07 Hove RFC Awards Day (End of Season)

During the morning on 29th, we are also hoping to get as many parents together in the clubhouse to discuss our plans for next year and give some feedback on this year. Your input to this would be greatly appreciated.

Heathfield Cup - Sunday 1st April

2007-03-30T05:34:00.000+01:00

This Sunday we are entered into the Heathfield Cup competition.

First Game is at 10.15, and so can everyone please arrive by 9.45 at the very latest in order that we can get the kids prepared. In the last few tournaments, the kids have sufferred for not being awake in the first game - so we really need to ready!

The team for Sunday is as Follows;

1. Freddie Packham
2. James Cull
3. Lawrence Wright
4. James Hadfield
5. Cameron Simpson
6. Max Karous
7. Mikey Howell
8. George Oliver
9. Luke Stacey
10. Rafaele Milne
11. Yoann Steque
12. Freddie Garth

Can you please let me know ASAP if you are unable to attend.

The Tournamant is being played at Heathfield College - a map to which can be found here

The address of the College for your SatNav is;
Heathfield College
Cade St
Heathfield
TN21 8RJ

Training will be held at Hove for everyone else.

Neale

Hove B - Runners-up at Crowborough Festival

2007-03-25T17:18:00.000+01:00

Congratulations once again to the B team. After winning the Plate at last week's Worthing B Festival, this week they were runners-up in the Crowborough B Festival.

The pool stages were tightly fought with Hove playing in the same pool as East Grinstead, Cranbrook and the hosts Crowborough. We drew with both Cranbrook and Crowborough and beat EG 5 to 1. Then there was an anxious wait whilst Cranbrook played Crowborough before we heard that we were winners in our group.

The semi-final was played against our old rivals Haywards Heath in what was again a very tight game. The scores stood at 2-2 at full-time and we moved into extra-time with the Golden Try rule. Coaches and parents watched nervously - would our heroes rise to the challenge? We needn't have worried as we scored straight from the restart in a move built on a brilliant run, two driving mauls, 2 off-loads and a long stretch to score for victory.

And I think it is true that for the first time in Hove's long history a First Team prop was seen to wipe a tear from his eye at the end of a game. The tackling, driving, passing, will-to-win and teamwork impressed all who saw it and won justified praise from the other team's coaches.

So to the final against Brighton. The boys didn't know it, but Brighton, fresh from their Cup victory at the Worthing B festival had swept all before them - their semi was stopped because they had scored 7 tries with no reply! The game began and neither team had a clear advantage - Hove had the possession, Brighton the territory - until from nowhere a break away try by a Brighton player who must have been a relation of Linford Christie (apart from his blond hair) put us one down. Try as we might we couldn't breach the Brighton line and another breakaway from Brighton put the game beyond reach. Final score Brighton 2 - Hove 0.

This was a fabulous day on which each and every player contributed in their own way.

Congratulations Hove B - you showed real pride!

Jay