Members Handbook 2013.indd - Biggleswade Rugby Club

Chairman’s ChatterI would once again like to offer a warm welcome to all our club andassociation members, I am confident that again this season great memories,experiences and achievements will be shared and enjoyed by us all.This season will see us drive forward the “One Club One Vision” initiativethat will ensure that we achieve our targets for improving the clubs finances,facilities and the experience for all our club members.For more info see the One Club wall in the main bar!!!We will also build this season, on the links already forged in the localcommunity, with almost 400 club members living locally, and thereforehave real responsibilities to help shape and support the local area and thoseliving within. Of course there is also a huge potential to forge good workingrelationships with local businesses, schools, collages, clubs and organisationswhich in turn will encourage new members and open new local sponsorshipopportunities for us to offer our local community.Our committee have agreed the new 5 year plan, that includes challengingtargets in all areas of our club, Financial Stability to Increased Players / Team,Facility Improvements to Regular Social Events, and much, much more.To achieve these Targets and Goals, we are going to need to improveour communication, this will be achieved through One Club InformationMeetings. Players, Coaches & Parents Meetings. Our One Club Wall.Newsletters. Website. Notice boards.I want to ensure you know about your club, and can therefore play an activerole in supporting and shaping our future, as well of course as enjoying yousocial and leisure time with friends and family.I really hope that you enjoy our club as much as I do, please remember yourideas, views will always be welcome and this will ensure we continue to be avery valuable asset in the local community.Thanks and Best RegardsSteve “Stan” MatthewsRugby Club Chairman2

President Mr Mike WilliamsVice-PresidentsR. Albone B. Bradley M. BraggA. Bealby W. Bikerdike G. BowmanD. Buttigieg R. Cook S. CollarboneR. Cope G. Corrin M. HarwoodC. Wilson R. Greer D. SellsJulia Carlisle P. Kendall R. MallettD. Priest T. Reynolds A. RevelsA. Ramsay J. Walters R. WhitlockT. Woods J. Thoday R. ThrussellP. Wiles C. Winchurch S. WhiteD. Young M. TaylorHonorary Life MembersJ. Albone J. Bance G. BuzzardJ. Cushion G. E Herrick P. N. AldisA. Munns D. Scrutton S. E. WilliamsM. Williams3

Biggleswade Rugby Union Football & Associated ClubsThe Clubhouse. Langford Road. Biggleswade, SG18 9RAClubhouse and Steward 01767 312463Club PresidentBRUFC & Associated Clubs ChairmanSecretaryTreasurerBRUFC Senior Squad CoachesHead CoachCoachDevelopment CoachCoach (Backs)Mike Williams01462 624925 (h) 07787 547493 (m)mike.shirleywilliams@ntlworld.comStephen (Stan) Matthews07971 650281 (m)steve.matthews@altascopco.comSimon Rutt07879 692067 (m)simonrutt@rocketmail.comBeverley Athow01767 692811 (h)beverleyathow@windowware.co.ukMatt ‘Stavros’ TriggStephen HowellsPeter BeanMike TriggSenior FixturesChairman of Selection Committeeand First XV ManagerFirst XV & Club CaptainDevelopment SquadThird XV ManagerRichard Phipps 07770 232476 (m)richard@americandistr.comMark Wilson07765 403544 (m)James ‘Jimmy’ Caulfield07816 273557 (m)james_caulfield@hotmail.co.ukStuart Phipps07970 283220 (m)stuartgphipps@hotmail.co.ukDave Tyson07581 519871 (m)4

Vets CaptainMembership SecretarySocial SecretaryYouth Section CoordinatorMini Section CoordinatorMini & Youth Fixtures SecretarySchools Liason Officerand ‘One Club’ CoordinatorClub Safeguarding Officer(Contact in Confidence)Press Secretary,Saracens Ambassadorand Grounds AssistantGrounds ManagerSponsorshipWebsite ManagerCoaching CoordinatorBiggy O2 Summer Touch Rugby LeagueMay/June/July 2014Mick Showell01767 312707 (h) 07860 788982 (m)Jimmy Caulfield07816 273557 (m)james_caulfield@hotmail.co.ukSasha Heathheathsasha@gmail.comDougie Palmer07973 811901Mark Satterthwaite07540 438912 (m)minis@biggleswaderugby.co.ukMorgan Steel07739 588951 (m)morgan.steel@ntlworld.comAndy Barwell07825 077053 (m)andy.barwell@adminre.co.ukSam Ward07975 979501 (m)samandkathryn@ntlworld.comMartin Harwood01462 811242 (h) 07774 124847 (m)martin@biggleswaderugby.co.ukMichael Adams07891 647848 (m)proactiveengineering@hotmail.co.ukAlan HilditchGraham Place 07789 074828 (m)biggy@biggleswaderugby.co.ukJohn Coffey07539 419417 (m)jccoff7@googlemail.comSee under Stephen Matthews (Chairman)5

Members of the Club CouncilMr. S Matthews Mr. S Rutt Ms B Athow L. HammondJ. Coffey Mr. D Palmer M. Williams Mr. M AdamsMr. R PhippsMr. J CaulfieldU13s CoachU14s CoachU15s CoachU16s CoachColts Coach / ManagerYouth & Colts ContactsDougie Palmer07973 811901 (m)Drew07504 04346 (m)drew2youicloud.comDave Marjoram07980 675324 (m)david.x.marjoram@gmail.comRichard Boissieux07790 011824 (m)richard.boissueux@tiscali.co.ukNeil Gregory01767 221640 (h)neilgregory1@live.co.ukMini Section Contacts please see under Mark Satterthwaite (MinisCoordinator). Please contact Mark with any Minisection enquiries.General Enquiries If you have any comments regarding the operationof your club please direct them through the ClubChairman or Club Secretary.6

England Autumn InternationalsTo be played at Twickenham at 2.30pmSaturday 2nd November England v AustraliaSaturday 9th November England v Argentina,Saturday 16th November England v New ZealandRBS Six Nations Championship 2014Please note that kick-off time are subject to change. All times are GMTSaturday 1st FebruaryWales vs Italy 2.30pm France vs England 5pmSunday 2nd FebruaryIreland vs Scotland 3pmSaturday 8th FebruaryIreland vs Wales 2.30pm Scotland vs England 5pmSunday 9th FebruaryFrance vs Italy 3pmFriday 21st FebruaryWales vs France at 8pmSaturday 22nd FebruaryItaly vs Scotland 1.30pm England vs Ireland 4pmSaturday 8th MarchIreland vs Italy 2.30pm Scotland vs France 5pmSunday 9th MarchEngland vs Wales 3pmSaturday 15th MarchItaly vs England 12.30pm Wales vs Scotland 2.45pm France vs Ireland 5pm7

Enjoy Biggleswade RugbyInternational ticketsCertain categories of membership are eligible to apply for international tickets. Please see theSubscriptions page for details. Please give your name to the club secretary. The club get a limitedallocation; please apply as soon as you receive the forms.Rugby Club members are also able to use the Squash Courts, please see the Club Steward.The club THSP Sports Therapist Naomi Swales is available to treat all paid-up club membersin all sections. Consultations and treatments are held on Mondays (trial for 2012) and Thursdayevenings and is sponsored by The Health & Safety People.Remember to lock your vehicle, and please respect club property.Coaches and team managers are reminded that the club operates a strict No Dogs policy (GuideDogs excepted). Please pass this information on to visiting teams.Club Committee meetings are normally the third Monday of each month. All members are encouragedto attend and have their say. If you wish to have any matter brought before the committee please speakto the club chairman or club secretary.No Parking in Jordan’s Meadow if wet please.We are an official Saracens Partner Club. Please speak to Martin Harwood for details of thebenefits to club members and match ticket discounts. Tickets can be purchased via www.saracens.com/biggleswaderfc.RFU Codes of Conduct for players, coaches and parents can be found on the club website or RFUwebsite.Achievements 2012/13 SeasonFirst XV winners of the Bedfordshire County CupDevelopment team winners of the Greene King Premiere CupUnder 13s winners of the Saracens Herts & Middlesex league and County CupBMW Young Player of the Year – Tom FlatherClubman of the Year – Richard PhippsBiggleswade Squash Racquets Club (affiliated to B.S.R.A.)Four courts are available seven days per weekMens, Ladies and Junior teamsRugby members can play squash at any time there is a court available.They can also book courts in advance. Courts cost £6 for forty minutes and thereare racquets and balls available from the bar.8

Biggleswade First XV – Midlands 3 East (South)Kit Sponsor – STS Tyre Pro’sAugust17th24th Rushden & Higham (A) Friendly31st Merlins (H) FriendlySeptember7th Cantabrigians 1 (H) Friendly15th Vipers (H) League21st Brackley (H) League28thOctober5th Daventry (A) League12th Deepings (H) League19th26th Northampton Casuals (A) LeagueNovember2nd Northampton Mens Own (H) League9th Bedford Queens (A) League16th23rd Rugby St Andrews (H) League30th St Ives (A) LeagueDecember7th Stewarts & Lloyds (H) League14th Stockwood Park (A) League21stJanuary4th Brackley (A) League11th Daventry (H) League18th Deepings (A) League25th Northampton Casuals (H) LeagueFebruary1st8th Northampton Mens Own (A) League15th Bedford Queens (H) League22ndMarch1st Rugby St Andrews (A) League8th St Ives (H) League15th9

Biggleswade Development:Herts & Middlesex Merit Table FourKit Sponsor: A.D.ISeptember7th St Ives 2 (H) Friendly14th Cuffley (A) League21st Saracens Amateur 2s (H) League28th Hendon 2s (A) LeagueOctober5th South Oxhey (H) League12th Old Ashmoleans (A) League19th26th Bishop Stortford 4s (H) LeagueNovember2nd Letchworth 3s (A) League9th Watford 2s (H) League16th23rd Old Tottonians (A) League30th Saracens Amateur 2s (A) LeagueDecember7th Hendon 2s (H) League14th South Oxhey (A) League21stJanuary4th Old Ashmoleans (H) League11th Bishop Stortford 4s (A) League18th H&M Knockout Cup preliminary25th Letchworth 3s (H) LeagueFebruary1st8th Watford 2s (A) League15th H&M Knockout Cup Round 122ndMarch1st H&M Knockout Cup Round 28th15th10

Biggleswade Third XV:Herts & Middlesex Merit Table SevenKit Sponsor: Satchells Estate AgentsSeptember7th14th Chesham 2s (H) League21st Amersham & Chilterns 4s (A) League28th Hertford 5s (H)October5th Barnet 3s (A) League12th Hitchin 4s (H) League20th Bristol Saracens Bob Bakewell Memorial Game (A) Friendly26th Hampstead 5s (A) LeagueNovember2nd Datchworth 3s (H) League9th Southgate (A) League16th23rd St Albans 3s (H) League30th Amersham & Chilterns 4s (H) LeagueDecember7th Hertford 5s (A) League14th Barnet 3s (H) League21stJanuary4th Hitchin 4s (A) League11th Hampstead 5s (H) League18th H&M Knockout Cup Preliminary25th Datchworth 3s (A) LeagueFebruary1st8th Southgate (H) League15th H&M Knockout Cup Round 122ndMarch1st H&M Knockout Cup Round 28th15th11

One Club. One Vision“To provide a safe, friendly and vibrant environment in which ourmembers are engaged, can enjoy, develop and achieve their sportingpotential , whilst building friendships that will last a lifetime”The Biggleswade RUFC Five Year Strategy Plan.n To operate under a single identity (brand). We (players, coaches, clubofficials, volunteers and parents) all know what the club stands for and itsaims and ambitionsn A new robust and sustainable club modeln Improved financial stabilityn Equality and support for all teamsn Improved marketing and sponsorship opportunitiesn Structure, support and finance in place to provide seamless progressionthrough the club i.e. mini to youth. For players, coaches and parentsn Improved and structured coaching developmentn Ensures we are all pushing in the same direction with the best interests ofthe club at heartn Improved communication. Everybody will know what is going onn New defined roles and responsibilitiesWhat will it be like @ Biggy by 2018?Financiallyn Sustainable Income meeting and delivering the clubs expectationsn Bar & Function facilities contributing in excess of 20K profit / Yearn Strong Sustainable Sponsorship links with local community businessesOur Peoplen Engaged members volunteering their skills and expertise to support the clubn Strong committee structure and succession plans for the futureCoach Development Programmen All knowledgeable and focused on achieving club target and goals12

What will it be like @ Biggy in 2018?Non-playingn Facilities – fully refurbished club house inside and outn No electricity costsn Large Electronic Notice and Information display screensPlayingn 1st team in Midlands Division 1n Strong Development Squad has contributed 50% of first teamn An additional 4th team will be established and playing league rugbyYouth Sectionn Club represented at all age groups playing league rugbyn Each age group has 25+ playing membersn Biggleswade RFC make up 20% of the county representative squadsn Biggleswade RFC make up 10% of the East Midlands representative squadsMini Sectionn The ‘best’ playing environment and structure in the countyn 20+ playing members at each age groupn Club represented at all age groupsn 90% of all players who start at the age 7 will have been on 3 club toursOne Club Display Walln Supported by Club Photographern To tell the one club storyn Team Photo’s & Celebration of what we do welln Target Totaliser – Showing progress on specific projectsn Community focal point13

Rugby and Squash Subscriptions 2013/2014Full Aged 18+: £100 + Match Fees for all Players(Includes a vote + entry into England ticket ballot. This category also includes ClubCoaches and Squash players)Mini and Youth Family Silver: £100(for 2 parents/guardians and 2 children aged under 18. Third additional child at +£25. This category can also include a club coach and Squash players)Mini and Youth Family Gold: £150(as for Mini & Youth Family Silver plus entry to England ticket ballot and a vote.This category can also include a club coach. This can also include a player under 21in fulltime education)Gold Vice President: £100(including vote and entry into England ticket ballot and a pre-match lunch)Silver Vice President: £50(includes a pre-match lunch)Full Playing Member: £150(over 18s including up to 2 children, includes a vote and entry into the Englandticket ballot)Colts (U18) Students or Players under 21 in full time education: £75*Playing member is a registered senior club player paying weekly match fees.Notes:n Special reduced clubhouse hire for Biggleswade club members.n Memberships capped at no more than inflation for 2 playing seasons.n Those in exceptional circumstances speak to the club chairman in fullconfidence.n All playing members can take advantage of the services of a Sports Therapistas part of their membership benefits. Sponsored by THSP.n ‘A vote’ means a vote at an EGM or AGM.14

Biggleswade Mini Section – Under 7s to Under 12sSeptember1st Training and Registration8th Training and Registration15th Training and Registration22nd Training and Registration29th Training and RegistrationOctober6th Rushden & Higham (A) Jubilee Cup13th Leighton Buzzard (H)20th Training27th Shelford (H)November3rd Luton (H)10th Training17th Training24th Mobbs Memorial (A)December1st St Neots (H)15th Ampthill (A)22nd Bedford (A)Christmas BreakJanuary5th Training12th Leighton Buzzard (A)19th Training26th Shelford (A)February2nd Training9th St Ives (H)16th Training23rd Dunstable (H)March2nd Barnet (A)9th Bedfordshire Cup U7/8/9 at Dunstablians: (A)Bedfordshire Cup U10/11/12 at Luton(A)16th Training23rd St Neots (A)30th TrainingApril6th Rushden & Higham or Possible Tour Weekend (H)13th Huntingdon (H)Easter Break27th Possible Tour weekend15(To be confirmed)

Biggleswade U13sSeptember1st Training8th Training15th Training22nd Peterborough (A)29th Grasshoppers (H) LeagueOctober6th Training13th Stevenage (A) League20th Bedford (H) Cup27th Letchworth (H)November3rd Training10th Hitchin (H)17th Training24th Dunstablians (H) LeagueDecember1st Training6th Training15th Training22nd Cheshunt (A) LeagueChristmas BreakJanuary5th Training12th Hammersmith & Fulham (H) League19th Rushden & Higham (A)26th TrainingFebruary2nd Feltham (A) League9th Training16th Training23rd Dunstable (A)March2nd Chess Valley (A) League9th Hitchin (A)16th Tabard (A) League23rd Old Albanians (H) League30th TrainingApril6th St Ives (H)16

Biggleswade U14sSeptember1st Training8th Training22nd Peterborough (H)29th Letchworth (A) LeagueOctober6th Training13th Tabard (H) League18th League Winners Presentation at Wembley Stadium20th Bedford (A) Cup27th Huntingdon (A)November3rd Training10th Hitchin (A) League17th Cheshunt (H)24th TrainingDecember1st Training8th Ampthill (A) League15th Training22nd Letchworth (A)Christmas BreakJanuary5th St Neots (A)12th Hemel Hempstead Camelot (H) League19th Training26th TrainingFebruary2nd Hitchin (A) League9th Training16th Training23rd Dunstable (H)March2nd Training9th Hitchin (H) League16th Training23rd Harrow (H) League30th TrainingApril6th TBA13th Training20th Training27th Olney (H)17

Biggleswade U15sSeptember1st Training8th Training15th Training22nd Towcester (A) EMRU29th Saracens B (H) H&MOctober6th Bedford B (H) EMRU13th Training20th Bedford (H) Cup27th Letchworth (A) H&MNovember3rd Training10th Training17th Training24th Watford (H) H&MDecember1st Deepings (A) EMRU8th Royston (A) H&M15th Training22nd TrainingChristmas BreakJanuary5th Training12th Northampton Casuals (H) EMRU19th Ampthill (H)26th Olney (H)February2nd Training9th Training16th Training23rd Dunstablians (A)March2nd Peterborough (H)9th Tabard (A) H&M16th Training23rd Bank of England (H) H&M18

Biggleswade U16sSeptember1st Training8th Training15th Training22nd Old Albanians B (H) H&M29th Oundle (H) CupOctober6th Rushden & Higham (A) EMRU13th Training20th Bedford (A) Cup27th Oundle (H) EMRUNovember3rd Training10th Harpenden (A) H&M17th Welwyn (H) H&M24th Stewarts & Lloyds (A) EMRUDecember1st Training8th Dunstablians (A) EMRU15th TrainingChristmas BreakJanuary5th Training12th Huntingdon (H) EMRU19th Twickenham (A) H&M26th TrainingFebruary2nd Barnet Elizabethans’ (H) H&M9th Long Buckby (H) EMRU16th Training23rd TrainingMarch2nd Northampton Casuals (H) EMRU9th Harrow (A) H&M16th Grasshoppers (H) H&M23rd Training30th Training19

Useful Contact NumbersBiggleswade Chronicle Sports Desk 01767 222777sport@biggleswadechronicle.co.ckBigglesFM 104.8 (Local Community Radio) 01767 2601 1 1East Midlands Rugby Union 01933 222218Sam Claphamwww.emru.co.uk(Rugby development Officer via EMRU office)Saracens Herts & Middlesex Leagueswww.hertsmiddlesexleagues.co.ukBedford Blues 01234 347980www.bedfordrugby.co.ukNorthampton Saints 01604 751543www.northamptonsaints.co.ukSaracenswww.saracens.comTeam Beds & Luton 01582 813767(Sports Development Team)www.teambedsandluton.co.ukThe RFUwww.rfu.comInsurances Club Players and Coaches who are current Club Members andplaying within the RFU Laws are covered by the RFU insurances butare strongly advised to consider supplementary personal insurance.Options can be viewed online at the RFU website or details via theClub Secretary.Saturday Games: September/October to March/April KO at 3pmNovember- February KO at 2.15pmSunday Youth Games: KO at 11.00am unless stated otherwise20

LOOKING FOR A VENUETO HOLD A PARTY?Birthdays n Engagements n RetirementsBusiness Meetings n Children’s n Parties n DinnersNEW OUTDOOR BAR FACILITY and Pitch Space for HireAll types of Party Catered for... Door Staff and Bar Extension ExtraCharges for non-members from £100Booking Form must be completed for HiresDetails from the Club StewardTel: 01767 31246321

Biggleswade U17sOctober6th Grasshoppers (A)November17th Enfield (H)January12th Harlequins (A)February2nd Twickenham (A)March2nd Ampthill (TBA)30th Saracens B (H)22

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