OXFORDSHIRE RFU RUGBY DEVELOPMENT TEAM BULLETIN July and August traditionally saw the ‘muddied oafs’ of rugby become the ‘flannelled fools’ of cricket. Although many of us take the opportunity to wind down and re- focus during the summer, there has been plenty of rugby activity this month. Whilst also taking the opportunity to recharge the batteries the Local Development Team has continued to work on strategies to grow the game in the communities of Oxfordshire, concentrating on the shortened forms of the game and working with clubs to ensure they are prepared for the inevitable rise in interest generated by the Rugby World Cup. The following offers a brief summary of the work that we have been doing along with some more detailed reports from the headline events. Activity in August: Rounds 2&3 of the Participation Cup at Wallingford and Rugby In The Parks (see below). Return to Rugby rollout with Littlemore RFC (see below). Support of pre-season work with girls Local Rugby Partnership. Discussions with schools, colleges and universities regarding work in the coming academic year. Championship Captain’s Photoshoot at Wheatley RFC. Participation Cup Round 2 – Saturday 25 th July 2015, Wallingford RFC With the pitches marked out, BBQ firing out bacon and burgers and referees ready with whistles, the 2 nd leg of the Participation Cup took place at Wallingford RFC eight teams took to the field and played five matches each with the eventual winners coming from Wallingford Touch. It was great to see some new teams had entered, including a squad from Thatcham RFC across the border in Berkshire. Another great morning of Touch was had, though we do wish Kat from Banbury a speedy recovery after damaging her wrist in the first game.
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OXFORDSHIRE RFU RUGBY DEVELOPMENT TEAM BULLETIN
July and August traditionally saw the ‘muddied oafs’ of rugby become the ‘flannelled fools’ of cricket. Although many of us take the opportunity to wind down and re-focus during the summer, there has been plenty of rugby activity this month. Whilst also taking the opportunity to recharge the batteries the Local Development Team has continued to work on strategies to grow the game in the communities of Oxfordshire, concentrating on the shortened forms of the game and working with clubs to ensure they are prepared for the inevitable rise in interest generated by the Rugby World Cup. The following offers a brief summary of the work that we have been doing along with some more detailed reports from the headline events.
Activity in August:
Rounds 2&3 of the Participation Cup at Wallingford and Rugby In The Parks (see below).
Return to Rugby rollout with Littlemore RFC (see below). Support of pre-season work with girls Local Rugby Partnership. Discussions with schools, colleges and universities regarding work in the coming
academic year. Championship Captain’s Photoshoot at Wheatley RFC.
Participation Cup Round 2 – Saturday 25th July 2015, Wallingford RFC
With the pitches marked out, BBQ firing out bacon and burgers and referees ready with whistles, the 2nd leg of the Participation Cup took place at Wallingford RFC eight teams took to the field and played five matches each with the eventual winners coming from Wallingford Touch. It was great to see some new teams had entered, including a squad from Thatcham RFC across the border in Berkshire. Another great morning of Touch was had, though we do wish Kat from Banbury a speedy recovery after damaging her wrist in the first game.
Rugby In The Parks – Sunday 23rd August 2015, South Park, Oxford
Thank you to all of the volunteers, clubs and members of the public that joined us for Rugby In The Parks. The main attraction was the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour and it has been fantastic to see so many images on social media of people from across the county taking the opportunity to have their picture taken with the William Webb Ellis Trophy. Hopefully it will be staying in England for a few more years! It was great to see more than 50 children taking part in the Kids First Rugby games throughout the morning. Despite the poorly timed weather interruption the enthusiasm on display was first class.
Rugby In The Parks also saw the third round of the Participation Cup attract over 120 touch rugby players proving that every round attracted more and more new faces. Banbury particularly did themselves proud with their numbers, which is why they were awarded the Participation Cup Trophy (obviously the most important trophy of the day!). Brill, The Inbetweeners and Wallingford also did well with great playing numbers and dedication to the concept of the tournament. Plans are already under way for next summer’s programme.
CPD and Award Courses 2015/16 Season
Rugby ReadyBloxham School Tuesday 01/09/2015 13:30 to 16:30 FULLY BOOKEDOratory School Tuesday 01/09/2015 09:00 to 12:00 3 SPACES REMAININGBanbury RFC Monday 07/09/2015 18:30 to 21:30FULLY BOOKEDHenley RFC Monday 14/09/2015 19:00 to 22:0014 SPACES REMAININGKing Alfred’s School Thursday 24/09/2015 15:30 to 16:30Wheatley RFC Wednesday 14/11/2015 19:00 to 22:00
Scrum FactoryOratory School Tuesday 01/09/2015 13:00 to 16:00 8 SPACES REMAININGBloxham School Wednesday 02/09/2015 13:30 to 16:30 FULLY BOOKEDBanbury RFC Wednesday 09/09/2015 18:30 to 21:30 6 SPACES REMAININGHenley RFC Wednesday 30/09/2015 19:00 to 22:00 13 SPACES REMAININGKing Alfred’s School Thursday 01/10/2015 15:30 to 18:30Wheatley RFC Wednesday 18/11/2015 19:00 to 22:00
CPD Coaching Maul & RuckBanbury RFC Wednesday 16/09/2015 18:30 to 21:30
Level One Refereeing – Refereeing Children Rugby UnionBanbury RFC Monday 14/09/2015 18:30 to 21:30King Alfred’s School Thursday 08/10/2015 15:30 to 18:30
Level Two Refereeing – Refereeing the XV-a-Side GameChipping Norton School Day 1: Sunday 21/11/2015
Day 2: Sunday 29/11/2015
UKCC Level One – Coaching Children Rugby UnionMoulsford Preparatory School Day 1: Sunday 08/11/2015
Day 2: Saturday 14/11/2015Day 3: Sunday 15/11/201509:00 to 17:00 each day
Chipping Norton School Day 1: Saturday 23/01/2016Day 2: Sunday 24/01/2016Day 3: Sunday 31/01/2016
09:00 to 17:00 each day
Chinnor RFC Day 1: Saturday 11/06/2016Day 2: Sunday 12/06/2016Day 3: Sunday 19/06/2016 09:00 to 17:00 each day
UKCC Level Two – Coaching the XV-a-Side GameMoulsford Preparatory School Day 1: Sunday 29/11/2015
Day 2: Sunday 06/12/2015Day 3: Sunday 13/12/201509:00 to 17:00 each day
Chipping Norton School Day 1: Sunday 28/02/2016Day 2: Sunday 06/03/2016Day 3: Sunday 13/03/2016
09:00 to 17:00 each day
Chinnor RFC Day 1: Saturday 18/06/2016Day 2: Saturday 25/06/2016Day 3: Saturday 02/07/201609:00 to 17:00 each day
Bookings for all CPDs and Awards Courses can be made by visiting the RFU Course Booking website http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/courses/search/
Candidates for Level One must have completed a Rugby Ready before attending the course.Candidates for Level Two must have completed a Rugby Ready AND Scrum Factory before attending.
If you would like to enquire about hosting a CPD event please contact your Community Rugby Coach.
KEY CONTACTS
Rugby Development OfficerDusty Miller07715 [email protected]
Community Rugby CoachGary Morris07803 [email protected]
Clubs: Alchester, Banbury, Bicester, Chipping Norton, Faringdon, Grove, Oxford, Oxford Harlequins, Witney
Gary also leads the development of Women's and Girls' rugby in the county
Community Rugby CoachNick Todd07711 [email protected]
Clubs: Abingdon, Chinnor, Didcot, Gosford All Blacks, Harwell, Henley, Littlemore, Wallingford, Wheatley
Nick also leads the development of rugby in Higher and Further Education institutions in the county
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