GRFU Issue 1 2018

Focus on our New Sponsor
PHOENIX SPORTING GOODS join GRFU
Phoenix Sporting Goods (PSG) is delighted to
announce a partnership with Gloucestershire
RFU as the Mini and Youth Sponsor with their
Gorilla Training and iLite brands. PSG create and
distribute a range of rugby products for grassroots
and professional clubs / coaches. Their aim is
to aid aspiring players (whatever their age or
standard) and their coaches, to achieve their goals
with products that will increase the accuracy of
drills with quality equipment.
For Sept 2018 they launched The Gorilla
Training Inflatable Rugby Posts for Youth rugby
(which is patented). This is a revolution in post
technology. Take the bag to where you want to
play, roll out the post, pump the posts up and
you are ready to play. The posts will be inflated
within 40 seconds and they can be used in Tag,
Touch and even some youth matches. It will
also allow the youth players to practise kicking
(rather than at a huge post). Size of the post will
be 3.65m in height with the crossbar set at 1.8
(width of the crossbar is 2m in length).
PSG’s other rugby training product is the
Gorilla Training Frameless Rebounder, which is
the most versatile rebounder, that handles the
demands of any rugby player wanting to perfect
their passing, catching and some kicking drills.
The 5’ x 5’ portable rebounder means there
is always a training opportunity. Assemble the
Frameless Rebounder (within 30 seconds) on
the field, court or playground, adjust the angle
for the desired exercise and you are ready. The
ultra-responsive net delivers quick training drills,
allowing repetition and increases drill speeds.
Finally, the iLite Floodlights, which is where the
company started. These portable floodlights have
been designed to allow clubs to continue training
throughout the winter months, minimising the
costs of winter training and maximising pitch
rotation. These lights illuminate training areas
so that the main pitches do not have to be used.
So, whether you are an adult team only, or have
multiple teams over different age groups, the
iLites are your perfect partner.
For 2018, they are launching 3 NEW iLite
products, with one option allowing you to
illuminate your training area with 100 LUX. PSG
offer a free (no obligation) demo, so you can
see the benefits of each of the units and discuss
pricing, grants etc. Easily transportable and
erected in seconds, the iLite Floodlights are the
ideal portable lighting solution.
For more information on any of these products
please call: 01635 887099 or email info@
phoenixsportinggoods.com
Case Study – Linley and Kidsgrove RFC
Linley and Kidsgrove RFC 1st XV play at level 10, but also have a 2nd
team who regularly play competitive rugby. The club have circa 96
registered senior players and the Staffordshire RFU are encouraging
for a 3rd team to play over 7 games per season. In previous seasons
– and due to limited facilities – the club train throughout the winter
at Longton RFC which is considered too far for players to travel (22-
mile round trip). Therefore, the club would usually average 8 or 9
players at each training session throughout the winter months.
With the investment of 10 iLite units, they’re now able to train
at their own facility using a 70 x 50-yard training area. They have
no outgoing expense on external training facilities. They are able to
attract 40+ players to training which will help player development,
retention and recruitment. They now have the ability to alternate
training areas to ensure pitch quality is maintained. Club camaraderie
will improve through regular group training sessions. They now have
the opportunity to open the clubhouse bar post training to take extra
revenue.
“The iLite is brilliant for Linley and Kidsgrove RFC and they
love being able to use them for training. I actually think
this product will save this club from folding” Simon Hincks,
Staffordshire Rugby RDO
28 – Issue 1 – November 2018 Gloucestershire Rugby News