LSH….”Hope springs eternal”
This is probably the outlook bubbling forth from all members at grassroots clubs throughout the length and breadth of the land as coaches, players, and supporters, anticipate the new season on and off the pitch. No doubt the members of the various clubs’ committees are likewise considering the arrival of the kick off of the opening matches in September - and coping with the problems of managing an amateur club in the year 2010.
In an effort to save money on heating and lighting bills the members of the executive committee have voted unanimously to hold their monthly meetings in the St.Aloysius Care Home which currently houses all of them, but they have already taken the decision to outlay considerable expense on a stair lift to enable the President and the Secretary to enter the club throughout the week.
In an effort to support the RFU’s Volunteer Scheme, on finding little response from within the club, the committee is holding talks with four of the under eights in the Minis section with a view to enlisting their help on match days.
Despite the considerable shock of three members having paid their subs in July, the Membership Secretary has been given permission to take a break from his activities until January, when members usually start to think about paying their annual subs.
In the light of the RFU’s decision to cut travelling costs for grassroots clubs the committee has asked the First XV to travel to distant matches as part of a sponsored bicycle ride.
Though the search is still on for a former member of the MI5 security agency, an ex international code-breaker, or a master crossword champion, to lead the club’s efforts in gaining grants throughout the next twelve months, on the playing front there is cause for much optimism. After consultations with the coach, the committee has displayed real steel, and has refused to agree to the demands of a 45 years old former County player and tight head prop for £400 per week to play twice a month.
Enough of the levity! All summer the club has been teeming with life especially at the mini and junior level. And at the senior level major developments in rugby management and player recruitment hold out great promise for the coming season.
Ray French
In an effort to save money on heating and lighting bills the members of the executive committee have voted unanimously to hold their monthly meetings in the St.Aloysius Care Home which currently houses all of them, but they have already taken the decision to outlay considerable expense on a stair lift to enable the President and the Secretary to enter the club throughout the week.
In an effort to support the RFU’s Volunteer Scheme, on finding little response from within the club, the committee is holding talks with four of the under eights in the Minis section with a view to enlisting their help on match days.
Despite the considerable shock of three members having paid their subs in July, the Membership Secretary has been given permission to take a break from his activities until January, when members usually start to think about paying their annual subs.
In the light of the RFU’s decision to cut travelling costs for grassroots clubs the committee has asked the First XV to travel to distant matches as part of a sponsored bicycle ride.
Though the search is still on for a former member of the MI5 security agency, an ex international code-
Enough of the levity! All summer the club has been teeming with life especially at the mini and junior level. And at the senior level major developments in rugby management and player recruitment hold out great promise for the coming season.
Ray French