Welcome to yet another season at
Derby RFC !
On behalf of Derby RFC and the
Mini & Juniors section, I am again delighted to extend a warm
welcome to all parents, players and supporters alike, whether
you are returning to the club for the new season or joining us
as a new recruit. I look forward to enjoying with you over the
forthcoming season what I hope will be another great season of
rugby and the enjoyment that this brings to all involved. Above
all, as last season, I would ask that you continue to support
the game, the players and the club in a positive manner to
ensure that we achieve the absolute maximum enjoyment and
camaraderie for all that play and visit us at Derby during our
8th season at Haslams.
Last season we enjoyed a further
successful year throughout the section, particularly in respect
to our achievements in the various NLD competitions. Our juniors
were well represented at County level, Schools of Rugby, EPDG
and even the Leicester Tigers Academy. This success, however, is
not just down to individual talent but also the support of a
host of coaches, managers, parents and volunteers and on behalf
of all Derby players, past and present, I offer our sincere
gratitude. This gratitude I further extend to my Committee
members for the forthcoming season with who I look forward to
working alongside.
Off the pitch, hopefully you
should all be aware that Derby RFC is now a Club Ltd by
Guarantee. What does this mean? Well, basically, the members now
fully own the Club and are responsible for its upkeep,
maintenance and success. The facility continues to age,
increasingly requiring maintenance and redecoration and having
formed the new company, this is now totally reliant on fund
raising, sponsorship and membership support. The dependency on
passing trade from the general public to sustain the club as
before is no longer an option and it is imperative that we all
contribute towards its general upkeep and well being.
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To this end, we shall in the new
season be introducing a new level of membership, particularly
aimed at parents, girlfriends, family etc, who want to play a
bigger part at Derby RFC and become a fully contributing and
voting member. Please watch for details around the club and on
the website and take this opportunity to support your club,
having your voice heard can make a real contribution to the
on-going success at Haslams !
Finally, as before, I hope that
all players have an exciting and injury free season and that
everyone enjoys their rugby. Game on - off and on the pitch !
Paul Fish -
Chairman of Mini and Junior Rugby |
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