Brighton College Open Day - Saturday 24th Feb

The team to play against Brighton RFC tomorrow at the Brighton College Open day is made up of those who were at training on Wednesday night;

1. Freddie Packham
2. Freddie Garth
3. Mikey Howell
4. Lawrence Wright
5. Henry Wallis
6. Luke Griffiths
7. James Hadfield
8. Max Karous
9. George Karous
10 Harry Thibaut
11. George Oliver

We will be playing on the "Home Ground" which is the pitch behind the main College buildings.

Parking is always difficult around the College, but you can usuaully find a space on one of the roads behind the college.

The side gate onto the field on the East side will be open - any problems getting in please ring me on my mobile.

Please aim to be on the pitch at 10.00am absolute latest for warm up.

Everything should be over by 11.30, and the school have arranged food for the kids and refreshments for the parents after the game in the main dining room.

Please call me today if you have any questions.

Sunday 18th - Lewes & Hastings - AWAY

I got the details wrong in my previous posting - the triangular against Lewes & Hastings this coming Sunday is AWAY at Lewes - starting at 10.00 am.

I have told them that we will take everyone that is available, so teams will be selected on the day based on who is there at 10.00.

Jay, Francois and I will still be away, so best of luck agian!

Neale

H Trophy - Sunday 11th February

Please read the following carefully.

There are TWO "H" Trophy fixtures being held this weekend - one at Horsham, and one at Hove.

Below are the team lists for both, and the order of play for both.

Jay, Francois and I will NOT be there on Sunday, so instead Lester and Stephan Pfeiffer will be looking after the team at Horsham, and Adie and Badders will be looking after the team at Hove.

I previously asked for two pitch Marshalls to help out at Hove - can you please make yourself know to Chris Betts - who will apparently be in a tent, in fancy dress. He should give you directions, and will already have laid out a pitch. He may have also prepared a running order - which he will give you, but as I haven't seen anything yet - So I have done one just in case!

Teams are as follows;
Horsham
1 Freddie Packham
2 Lawrence Wright
3 James Hadfield
4 Luke Griffiths
5 Mikey Howell
6 Freddie Garth
7 Max Karous
8 George Karous
9 Samson Pfeiffer
10 Henry Wallis

Hove
1 James Cull
2 Louie Pattenden
3 Lewis Steele
4 Gus Upton
5 Rafaele Milne
6 Freddie Nehls
7 Davis Badcock
8 Oisin Harris
9 Cal Hope-Magin
10 Luke Stacey (Probably)

I have not had any confirmation from Tom Healy, but if you can make it Tom, please go to Hove. Same for you Cameron if you become free.


Please arrive by 9.45am for both tournaments - preferably well before to give time to warm up. Both first games are at 10.30am. parking at Hove will be difficult with 3 visiting teams at every age group, so please bear this in mind allowing plenty of time.

As you can see, numbers are very tight, we literally have one reserve for each team - so if you have any problems whatsoever please let me know ASAP.

Horsham Order of Play
1 10:30 Horsham v Hove
2 10:50 Haywards Heath v Heathfield
3 11:10 Haywards Heath v Hove
4 11:30 Horsham v Heathfield
5 11:50 Hove v Heathfield
6 12:10 Horsham v Haywards Heath

Hove Order of Play
1 10:30 Horsham v Hove
2 10:50 Haywards Heath v Heathfield
3 11:10 Haywards Heath v Hove
4 11:30 Horsham v Heathfield
5 11:50 Hove v Heathfield
6 12:10 Horsham v Haywards Heath

All this leaves is to wish everyone the VERY BEST OF LUCK. Play hard like you have been training and we should have some good results!

I am really disappointed to be missing out on everything, and hope to hear via text message progress from both Horsham and Hove how everything is going.


P.S. The following Sunday - 18th is Home to Lewes & Hastings in a triangular fixture. Please all try and turn up again for this - as it should be another great opportunity to put all we have learnt so far into practice!

Training back on - Weds 31st

Had confirmation from Chris Betts tonight that we can train again on Wednesday nights starting tonight!!

So 6.15 to 7.30pm in the usual place - see you there!!

Neale

Fixture Update - Lewes This Sunday!!

As mentioned in an earlier post, following the cancellation of our anticipated trip to Teddington for their Tri-Counties tournament I was going to look for some other more local opposition.

I have managed to arrange that the U9's (only) go to Lewes on Sunday for some games against their teams.

They are keen to concentrate on a few areas themselves, and so have suggested that we spend the first 45mins to an Hour on our own training, before then going into games against their teams.

Usual start time of 10.00am - All are welcome, and everyone will get a game!

For those of you who don't know where their ground is please follow the link below.

Lewes RFC Map

Regards

Neale

Brighton College - Exhibition of Local Rugby!

I have been approached by Brighton College asking whether we would like to participate in an "Exhibition of Local Rugby" at their Senior School Open Day on Saturday 24th February.

This will be just two teams, us and Brighton, playing against each other in one game.

Their facilities are great there , so there should be no trouble with waterlogged pitches - so I am pretty sure this will go ahead! They will provide all the players with food afterwards too.

We are looking at a 10.00am start, probably about a 20-30mins game, and then food after - I would imagine finished by 11.30 absolute latest.

We need to select team a team for this additional fixture, and so can you please tell me by return if you WILL NOT be available. If I do not hear from you, I will assume that you are available and you will be considered for selection.

Thanks!

Neale

Training Cancelled - Weds 24th

Up until 8.15 Monday night, training was back on for Wednesday, but then I recieved a mail from the club cancelling it again!? I am sorry for the total confusion that seems to come out of the club - I can't quite understand why the decision couldn't be made yesterday to avoid this on-off-on-off comedy show! Hopefully we should soon be able to introduce the Wednesday night slot - watch this space for further info!

Following last weeks 11th hour cancelation, I need some help in establishing a way in making such "emergency" communications more effectively.

I am looking for 5 people, who will be willing to make 5 calls each in order to quickly spread the word. I will provide all the names and numbers, but I just need the commitment from those 5 so I know that everyone gets the message as quickly as possible.

Can you please mail me, or use the "comments" option on this blog if you are a willing volunteer and I can give you a list.

Thanks!

Fixtures and Training Update

As many of you heard yesterday, the Tri-County fixture at Teddington we had scheduled for this coming Sunday has unfortunately been cancelled, due to their pitches being heavily waterlogged.

This is a real shame, as everyone has been making real progress over the last couple of weeks, and it would have been great to be able to put what we have been training into practice against some stiff opposition.

We are going to try and arrange for either a local team to visit us, or for us to go to them, but as yet, have not got anyone lined up - so watch this space! We will let you know either way later in the week!

"H" Help Required!!

The H Festival is on the 11th February with an A team heading to Horsham to play in the tournament against Horsham, Haywards Heath and Heathfield.

This year, for the first time, we have managed to also arrange a "B" H Festival, which will be played at Hove.

We will be entering a team into both!

What we need however is to arrange for a couple of volunteer Pitch Marshalls for the U9's. The responsibility on the day is to ensure that the correct teams are on the correct pitch at the correct time with the right referee, and that the games keep as close to time as possible. It isn't a huge tournament, with just four teams, so it shouldn't be too complicated.

Can anyone who is willing to help out back at Hove on this day please let me know ASAP.

Thanks

Neale

Fixtures information and maps are in the blog

Fixtures
All fixtures have been entered in the blog calendar (right hand column); click on a date to see what is happening. Alternatively click "agenda" at the top of the calendar and see all the fixtures listed.

Maps
If you click on a clandar entry you will get a window with more details including a link to a map. Click the word map and it will take you to a google map of where we are playing.

Upcoming Fixtures

Just to give you an update of what is coming in the next few weeks;
Wed 17th Jan - Floodlit training 6.15-7.30 - front pitch
Sun 21st Jan - training at Hove 10.00-12.00
Wed 24th Jan - Floodlit training 6.15-7.30 - front pitch
Sun 28th Jan - TEDDINGTON TRI-COUNTIES FESTIVAL - this is not on the fixture list, but an extra competition we have managed to squeeze in instead of the away fixture to Eastbourne! We will be able to take two teams to this. More details to follow!
Wed 31st Jan - Floodlit training 6.15-7.30 - front pitch
Sun 04th Feb - training at Hove 10.00-12.00

Bognor Success!!

Well done to all those who played at Bognor yesterday!!

We had a couple of games against a Bognor team who never worried us at any time. Both games were won 7-0 - the first time we have ever played against any opposition without conceeding a single try.

We mixed the teams considerably, giving some the opportunity to play in different positions. What impressed us yesterday is how this seemed to improve the level of team-play throughout both games.

A couple of areas we have been concentrating hard on in recent training sessions also seem to also be more visible in games now - these are driving over loose balls, and positional play, although there is still some way to go in both!! A number of times we saw players running towards a loose ball to pick it up and hesitating in doing so remembering that they ought to be driving over instead!!

There is still too much running with the ball at times, and not enough use of passing and the spaces that can open up as a result. We now need to be building upon the rucking and mauling training of the last few weeks and looking at creating more space through frequent and accurate passing.

We will also be picking up on set peice play - as at times there is quite a lot of confusion at line outs and scrums!!

Well done again for a great day yesterday!

Training - Wednesday 17th

Wednesday night training will be starting up again from this Wednesday.

Training times will be from 6.15 to 7.30 on the front (floodlit) pitch.

See you there!

Bognor Away Sunday 14th January

Welcome to the first Blog of 2007

We have had confirmation from Bognor that they are expecting us on Sunday morning, and therefore we will be making the trip over. Please aim to be there for 9.45am so that we can all be ready and prepared to start the session promptly at 10.00am.

The car park isn't huge, and it is a residential area - so if you are later, then parking might be challenging!

Everyone is welcome, and the format is likely to be some mixed training sessions followed by some matches against the Bognor team.

For those of you who can't remember the way, follow the link below!

Map To Bognor's Ground

Visit from Midhurst & Chichester.

Today we had 2 teams from Chichester and 1 from Midhurst visit us at Hove Rec. We spent the first hour training and the second playing matches. Hove Tornadoes won 2 and drew 1. Hove Hurricanes played and lost 3. Both teams showed some moments of brilliance and both teams have to work on applying similar basic skills - staying in position on the pitch, driving over the ball and tackling. Photos to follow. Next week we are at home for training.

Welcome to our website

You will find all the information on fixtures and hopefully any changes!

Conveniently we have built an RSS feeds and email notification on our share calendar.
See you at training and drop us a note !

The Dream team at london Wasps

Check out the post on the London Wasps Site

Here's a link to the London Wasps site with a report on the Match Day CoacH class.
there is a couple of pictures too.
check it out here

Sunday 10 December - at home triangular with Chichester & Midhurst

Next Sunday we are at home. Chichester & midhurst are visiting and so we will organise a combination of matches and training sessions. All players are welcome and don't forget the Xmas party in the afternoon.

NB. Remember there is no training this Wednesday due to waterlogged pitches.

Hove RFC Children Christmas Party Sunday 10 Dec

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Sunday, 10 December, 4.00 – 6.00 pm

Come and join the festivities!
There’s a dj and lots of party games and prizes. Tea will be provided.

And there’s a visitor from Lapland!!!!
£5.00 per child, £3.00 per subsequent sibling.
Free admission to adults if accompanied by a child!

NB: parents please bring a wrapped present (max value £5.00) clearly labelled with your child’s name!!