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Press Releases From Farnborough RFC Minis and Juniors
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26 April 2007 - FRFC Mini & Junior Players Presenation evening. 1876.75 Donated to SHAK.
Farnborough RFC Colts do it again.
16 November 2006 Army Sponsor FRFC Under 14/15 Age Group
11th November 2005 Colts celebrate new Sponsor
18th October 2005 Colts out gun Winchester
12th Ocotber 2005 London Irish and Hampshire count on Boro Colts
5th May 2005 Boro's magnificent seven
FRFC Mini & Junior Players Presenation evening. 1876.75 Donated to SHAK.
Sat 21st April 2007 - Farnborough Rugby Football Club Minis & Juniors (FRFC M&J) celebrated the end of another successful season with the annual awards to the players recognising the Player of the Year, Most Improved and Team Player in each age group. At the end of the evening M&J Chairman Simon Windle presented a cheque for over £1800 to David Spensley, Chairman of the charity SHAK (main photo).
The money had been raised on behalf of SHAK and South West Thames Renal Research Institute at the club's first Chairman's Charity Dinner on 16th March 2007. The event, attended by 60 coaching staff, team managers and guests, concluded with a raffle and auction (which included signed memorabilia from Rob Andrew MBE and Sean Fitzpatrick and a guest speaker in the form of legendary New Zealand and England international Jamie Salmon.
Commenting on the success of the evening Simon Windle stated his intention to make the Chairman's Dinner an annual event raising monies for local causes. FRFC M&Js would like to thank Harlequins, London Irish and Gloucester rugby clubs for their kind donations and to the following local companies for their generous sponsorship of the event :
Whitestone’s Estate Agents, Rowan Webster Estate Agents, A-Z Proofreading Services, The Army, Flashdance, SMS Imaging, NPS Solutions, Aviateq , Theblueballroom, Hair First Salon (Cove), Palmer Golf, Show Presentation Services and Enhance Corporation.
FRFC M&Js are holding their 4th annual schools Tag Rugby Festival at the club on Sunday 13th May 2007.
Farnborough RFC provides mini, junior and senior rugby for all ages from under 7 to colts and adults. Interested in playing or coaching or helping run this busy, friendly local club ? For more information have a look at our website at www.farnboroughrfc-mj.co.uk or contact Graham Burgin (01252 542994) for more details.
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Farnborough RFC Colts do it again.
For the second year in succession, Farnborough Colts have brought silverware back to the Tile Barn Close. Beating Vectis (IOW) 27-17 in a thrilling game in the Hampshire Colts League Plate Final at Winchester (15/04/07). The Boro’ Colts scored their first try within 5 minutes to show their determination to bring the trophy home to the Club. Vectis repeatedly fought back but Boro’s response was a simple one, yet another try. Paul Davies, Manager, said “we have had a really tough season. But a successful tour to Ireland at Easter and now winning the Plate is such a great finish the year”.
Farnborough Colts would welcome any boy U17/U18/U19 wishing to play or looking for a new Club, contact Paul Davies on 0781 780 1393.
Army Sponsor FRFC Under 14/15 Age Group
Farnborough Rugby Club was visited by the British Army on Sunday 29 th October, when soldiers from the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (PWRR) presented a cheque for £3,000 to the club. The money is part of a sponsorship deal for the under14/15 age group, primarily financing their rugby kit.
The cheque was presented by Lance Corporal (LCpl) Hobbs on behalf of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Tim Greathead; the Commander of Regional Recruiting 2 & 145 Brigades (South East and Home Counties). Accompanying LCpl Hobbs were Private (Pte) Reynolds, Pte Martin and Pte Featherby, who ensured the members and players enjoyed the inflatable assault course that was on display.
Chairman of Farnborough Rugby Club Minis & Juniors, Simon Windle, said; "We are delighted to have received this sponsorship money from the British Army. This will help greatly in the development of youth rugby in Farnborough. Our thanks also go to Lt Col Greathead and his team for providing the inflatable assault course which all our players enjoyed immensely - as did some of the coaches."
Ian Grahamslaw, primary coach of the under 14/15 age group, said; “This sponsorship has given a real boost to the entire squad; the players, the coaches and the management team. It really gives players a lift when they pull on the Farnborough shirt carrying the British Army ‘Be the Best’ logo. This will further enhance the development of the squad which has been built up from three players at the beginning of last season to the 20 we currently have now. We would all like to thank LCpl Hobbs and his team for giving up their Sunday morning to help launch the sponsorship, and also for their generous donation to the Chairman's charity SHAK."
Are you interested in playing rugby? Farnborough M&J welcome players from ages five and up and have teams at all age groups. We are always looking for new talent so why not give us a try? Have a look at the website at http://www.farnboroughrfc-mj.co.uk/index.htm or contact Graham Burgin (01252 542994) for more details. Hope to see you soon at Hampshire's friendliest rugby club.
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Colts celebrate new Sponsor
A new sponsorship deal has just been secured by the Farnborough Colts from local electrical contractors LEC of Lightwater. Martin Crofts, Director of LEC, said " we have been following this Squad for the last two years. With these young lads you cannot avoid wanting to get involved"!
Steve Pollard, Colts Manager said "we are delighted with the deal and that a local company with no direct connection with the Squad has become such a supporter".
The Squad celebrated the new sponsorship deal by responding to a confident Camberley RFC's request to step in for a friendly fixture. The result at the end of the match was Camberley 0 - 76 Farnborough.
The Farnborough Colts would welcome any boys U17 to U19 looking for a Rugby Club to come down and see us. Training is twice a week at Tile Barn Close, Farnborough, on Wednesdays at 7pm and on Sundays at midday. Contact Paul Davies on 0781 780 1393.
LEC of Lightwater, have been operating for 15 years and provide commercial electrical services. The business has grown consistently over the years and now handles major contracts with Hampshire Ambulance Services, Hitachi and Surrey based Welmede Housing Association. For further information telephone: Martin Crofts on 01276 452097.
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Picture (by SP Visual) shows the Colts in the new LEC strip
For more information about this Press Release contact Paul Davies, 0781 780 1393 or paul.davies@braithwates.co.uk
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18th October 2005 Colts out gun Winchester
Farnborough Colts took on the mighty Winchester Club Colts at Tile Barn Close yesterday (Sunday 16th October). Even with a reduced Squad through some long term injuries, Boro went on the park determined to take to the game to Winchester and make a their mark on Hampshire Rugby. Along with Havant, Petersfield and Basingstoke, Winchester are a favourite for the Colts league title. The game was watched hundreds of supporters and rugby fans from both Clubs, keen to see good competitive local youth rugby.
Within the first 12 minutes, Boro forwards powered over for a try, quickly followed by a try by the Boro Backs, both were converted to give Boro a 14-0 lead. Winchester fought back throughout the game with tries but struggled to make their conversions, but did draw the scores back at one stage in the second half to a close 26 - 22.
In the last 15 minutes of the game, a blistering 45 metre run by Boro cut open the Winchester defence to touch down, which was then converted. Within minutes of the restart Boro fought back to within the Winchester 22m line. Boro intercepted the ball and powered through the Winchester defence for another touch down. Game over, with a final score of Farnborough Colts 38 - 22 Winchester Colts.
Steve Pollard, Manager of the Farnborough Colts, said we are really pleased with this result. This is our third league win in a row and fourth if you count the friendly against Havant at the beginning of the season. The Farnborough Colts would welcome any boys U17 to U19 looking for a Rugby Club and to come down and see us at Tile Barn Close. Training is twice a week at Tile Barn Close, Farnborough, on Wednesdays at 7pm and on Sundays at midday.
Picture (by SP Visual) shows Winchester and Boro scrumming down.
For more information about this Press Release contact Paul Davies, 0781 780 1393 or paul.davies@braithwates.co.uk
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12th Ocotber 2005 London Irish and Hampshire count on Boro Colts
Last Friday the London Irish U18's Academy took on Hampshire U18's at the Exiles ground at Sunbury. Hampshire selected its top players from clubs and schools across the county. London Irish Academy selection standards are deemed to be the highest, as it's the development centre for future Players of the professional rugby game.
Three Farnborough Colts were selected to play in the match, more than any other Hampshire Club. Nick Carroll playing for London Irish found himself on the opposite side to his two Farnborough teammates Ollie Watts and Dan Mays. The game produced some classic running rugby with London Irish running out on top, 24 -17 even after a determined fight-back by Hampshire in the second half.
The selection of Dan, Nick, and Ollie to play at this level shows the steady rise in the standards of junior rugby played at the Farnborough Club, with the Colts providing 8 players at county level last season, plus Nick selected for the London Irish Academy.
Picture shows teammates Nick Carroll (Farnborough/London Irish) and Ollie Watts (Farnborough/Hampshire) after the game.
Unfortunately, Dan Amazing Mays (Farnborough/Hampshire) was too quick for the camera!!
For more information about this Press Release contact Paul Davies, 0781 780 1393 or paul.davies@braithwates.co.uk
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5th May 2005 Boro's magnificent seven
After the end of a successful season, the Players of the Farnborough U16/U17 Squad decided to enter two teams into the Alton Rugby 7's tournament last Sunday. Boro Flames Team won the U17's Tournament Plate competition, whilst Boro's Barbarians Team came runners up.
Steve Pollard, Manager of the Squad said "7's is not our game, but after a slow start the boys played some excellent running rugby. The fact that we were able to field two teams at the end of the season just shows how much of a unit this Squad is!
The Squad trains at Tile Barn Close every Wednesday evening and Sunday morning during the rugby season. Summer training resumes in August for the 2005 - 2006 season. The Club welcomes all boys looking for a new club or with an interest in rugby, contact paul.davies@braithwates.co.uk
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