Lancashire RFU 2011-2012 Vounteer awards
Lancashire RFU Volunteer Awards 2011-2012
Congratulations to Angela Howarth for being named Lancashire RFU volunteer of the year. Angela was presented with the trophy and certificate at the awards presentation at Leigh RFU on Monday 9th April.
Click the link to see the pictures http://www.orrellrufc.co.uk/gallery.php?id=1
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Juniors Raffle Results
On Sunday 1st April the Juniors turned upto Southport ready for a great days rugby and also to draw the winning tickets for our raffle.
The Southport president very kindly offered to draw the tickets for us in the clubhouse after the games.
Once again the junior section would like to thank everybody for taking part in the raffle and donating some amazing prizes.
1st prize to J. Bradshaw
2nd prize to Collette Farrimond
3rd prize to Annette Hamilton
4th prize to Phil Bennet
5th prize to R.Slater
6th prize to Norman Hines
7th prize to J. Bradshaw
8th prize to Tommy Barrow
ORRELL RUFC GOLF DAY
ORRELL RUFC GOLF DAY
Friday 27th APRIL 2012
for the R Banks and Son Trophy
HOUGHWOOD GOLF CLUB
BILLINGE HILL
CRANK ROAD
TEAMS OF 4
START 2.00pm
SEVERAL PRIZES
• Coffee and Bacon Barms on arrival
• Presentations to winners
• Three course Dinner (with choice) and Coffee
ENTRY FEE £180 per team of 4 (£45 per person)
Contact Peter Bayman Tel: 01744 892321 mail: peterbayman@talktalk.net
or Mark Ratcliffe 07595 631028
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Junior Tours
The junior section now coming to the end of their second season after major leaps forward in setting up a partnership with Up Holland High for use of pitches and facilities for post-match entertaining, building a full U15’s squad from scratch and further strengthening the other squads. We as a junior committee felt the one thing missing was the missing end of season tour so set ourselves the task of organising not just one tour but two. One for the U9/10 squad with the U11/12’s and the second for the U15 squad. Whilst also planning a end of season party for the youngest squad in the club the U7/8’s
100 CLUB
100 Club Update
We have 43 names signed up for the 100 Club. All Standing Orders were presented to the banks on the 6th January 2012 with the aim of holding the first draw on the last Saturday of January (28th).
The draw is open for entries throughout the year and as the prize money is pro rata based on the number of members we will continue to accept entries.
Prior to each draw the account will be checked and money not received will mean that person will not be entered into the draw. The number of people in the draw each month will be posted with the winners name and number on the Orrell RUFC website.
We will contact the winner using contact details we have available for them at the time.
Pass the word around to other members and encourage them to join. Remember, all profits will be used to support the club and its objectives.
If you would like to join the 100 club please contact David Robinson at D.robinson@thefloatglassconsortium.com or tel 07765 402951.
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Orrell 100 Club
An excellent opportunity to support your Rugby Club and be entered into a monthly prize draw:
The draw will start as soon as 20 participants have registered, prizes will be issued pro rata based on the number of participants in the draw. Entry is by completion of a standing order form either by monthly or Annual payment. With the exception of the prize money all funds (less any administration costs) will be used to support the club and its objectives. 40% of the income will be issued in prize money, 30% for first prize and 10% for second. Draw will be held monthly throughout the year.
Cost is £5.00 per month or £60.00 per year. With 100 participants the prize money will be £150.00 for first prize and £50.00 for second.
Interested? Contact David Robinson, D.robinson@thefloatglassconsortium.com for a Standing order form and return to David Robinson either in person or at the address provided on the form. Forms will also be mailed with the upcoming ORUFC Newsletter.
Orrell Perform At Awards
On Friday 30th September Keith Roberts and Matthew Grundy from our junior section were invited to Leigh sports centre for the 11th annual Wigan borough sports awards.
Orrell Rugby Club came away with two of the awards in the "volunteer of the year" category. its great to see that the efforts put in by the younger volunteers are being recognised by our Boroughs sporting organisation.
With many other young volunteers putting time in then look out Wigan because next year we are going for the lot.
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Minis & Juniors UpHolland High School
On Sunday the 11th of September the mini and junior section play their first games at their new home playing at UpHolland High School. A school partnership has been agreed and the Head is looking forward to Orrell intoducing Rugby Union once again into the school. This is an opportunity for the section to move forward as we now have facilities consisting of 2 pitches,showers,changing rooms and somewhere to feed the opposition teams.A great big thanks to everyone at UpHolland High School who have put themselves out to ensure we have a Home we can become proud of and also a massicve thanks to the people that have come forward with donations enabling us to get the equipment we need to hold the matches at UpHolland. Why not come along and have a look at the "new" home and the junior section and if you can help us to recruit by letting everyone know we are once again building a club to be proud of in the Orrell community.
Junior Summer Camp Success
The new Orrell junior section held a summer camp at Shevington on the 16th/17th & 18th August, all the children attending had a great time and were presented with a certificate,rugby ball, summer camp shirt and drinking bottle.
The coaches mixed all the sports together giving the children a different experience of each sport and bringing a fun element into everything that that they took part in.
The camp was a great success and next year a bigger and better camp is planned
If you wish to join us at Orrell and try tag rugby or tackle then give Keith a ring on 07732482834 or e mail keith@orrelljuniors.co.uk
Orrell junior section are looking for players between the ages of 6 to 16 so come on down and give us a try
Orrell junior section are also moving in September to our new premises and the facilities will help us to once again play a big part in the community giving the children an opportunity to once again be part of Orrell Rugby Union Club
Shevington Garden Fete
On Saturday August 6th members Keith, Grundy, Phil Marrow, Graham Winstanley and Paul Liptrot turned out for Shevington garden fete. Throughout the day we ran an agillity course that originally was aimed at attracting the kids of Shevington turned out to also attract the big kids of shevington including Fire, Police and st John's Ambulance in a battle of the services. The day also featured a game between Shevington strikers FC and an Orrell juniors tags team in which the 1st half was football and 2nd was rugby with each club winning a half but it turned out to be each others games but great fun was had by all. As we were low on orrell players kids that had taken part in the course helped out to make numbers up.
We are looking to do more of these events in the area but need more involvement from parents to help out
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Minis and Juniors Training
The Mini and Junior section have started training at St John Rigby on Wednesday nights from 6:00pm until 7:00pm. Contact Keith Roberts on 01744 892 697 or 07732 842834.
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Season 2011/12
Orrell RUFC will be fielding 3 senior teams this season starting in September. Last season the First Team gained promotion to South Lancs/Cheshire Division1 and the Second Team gained promotion to The University of Salford Division 3 North and the 3rd team will be playing in The Universityof Salford Division 5 North.
With 3 senior teams all competing in leagues, this will guarantee matches virtually every Saturday for the 1st, 2nd XV and 3rds.
If you are considering playing rugby or fancy dusting off those old boots and giving it another go then do not hesitate to contact any of the coaching team or Dick Fisher 07736 802124. Orrell welcome players of all ages, race, abilities and sizes. Come and be part of a new resurgent Orrell Rugby Club and turn up to a training session or contact :- Bill Lyon 1st Team Coach 07535 465138; Tony Pegg 07971 179007; Rob Jones 07801 268838; Peter Davies 0780 3081020 or Ian Hollis 07903 806438
Training for all for Senior teams is at St John Rigby College, Gathurst Road, Orrell WN5 0LJ on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Players are requested to be at training by 6.45pm. for a 7:00pm start.
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ORRELL JUNIORS PRESENTATION EVENING
The Orrell Junior Presentation Evening was held on Saturday 11th June at
Birchley St Mary's Club, off Trent Road, Billinge, WN5 7QT.
The Presentation Evening was a fantastic night as the turn out of players and their families was brilliant. Throughtout the entire evening there was a great sense of 'Team spirit' and a friendly atmosphere.
The awards were presented to the players by one of Orrells own first team players, Peter Sprung, who has been playing with Orrell from being a junior, which shows great passion and dedication to the club.
The evening was packed full of activities, from the awards to quizzes and games as well as a disco. There was a brilliant buffet produced for night which was made in-house by some of our volunteers.
The evening was thoroughly enjoyable for all and a great success.
The junior committee would like to say a big thank you to all that attended, and to those who contributed their time and effort into making our night fantastic.
Thank you for your continued support.
Remember training is on Wednesdays throughout the summer 6-7pm at St John Rigby's. We look forward to seeing everyone back for next season and maybe even some new faces also.
Jenna Stuart
Junior Secretary
Orrell Minis & Juniors
The Orrell Minis and Junior Committee would like to thank all those Parents and Members who have given up their time to help to organise the Orrell Minis & Junior Section on a Wednesday evening and Sunday mornings, including those people who have become Coaches, Managers and Referees, but especially, those people who organise and run the refreshments at the games and run the kitchen after the matches at Shevington Youth Club. However, more help is required with the refreshments and the kitchen and anybody who would be willing to help out with these duties, or in any other capacity please contact Keith Roberts 07595 631028. You can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome.
SEAL OF APPROVAL & CLUBMARK
The RFU introduced the Seal of Approval programme in association with Sports England and the Clubmark scheme in 2002 to recognize clubs in reaching standards required in the development of rugby for young people and to plan for the long term sustainability of a Club.
Clubs are assessed by the RFU and must demonstrate evidence of good practice in areas such as club management, player development, child protection, sport equity and coaching, refereeing and volunteering.
This accreditation will show that Orrell Rugby Union Club is providing its young boys and girls with a safe, well-organized and enjoyable environment in which to learn and play rugby.
The Orrell Executive Committee would like to thank Keith and Ashley and everyone else involved in obtain this accreditation for all their hard work and dedication in achieving this Seal of Approval.
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ORRELL 3rd TEAM
Congratulation to Ian Hollis and everybody involved in organizing a 3rd team for the first time since Orrell became amateur Club again in 2007. The game was played on Saturday 19th February 2011 against an Eccles XV at
Orrell have now entered a 3rd team in the University of Salford division 5 North League. The first game will be on Saturday 3rd September 2011 at Home at St. John Rigby College against Clitheroe 2nd. Kick Off 2.30pm.
If you never played rugby, but are considering giving it a go or you have played before (either code) and fancy dusting off those old boots and giving it another go then do not hesitate to contact Ian Hollis on 07903 806438.You never know, you will probably enjoy it.
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Volunteers Needed
The Club requires volunteers to attend Coaching, Refereeing and First Aid courses, to help the Colts and Junior section. We desperately need more people to help in all aspects of the Rugby section of the club & if you can spare the time to attend any of these courses then contact:
Graham Winstanley 07932 143625
