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Time To Pull Together

The dreadful weather this winter has devastated our fixtures
and training over the last couple of months. The 1s have
played just twice in seven weeks and for the 2s and 3s the
picture is even worse. The lack of momentum has made it even
more difficult than usual for captains to assemble teams and
for coaches to run meaningful training sessions. Despite
this all three sides have fulfilled their league obligations
to date and we need to continue in the same vein.

Hopefully we are over the worst, so now is the time for all
players to dry out your boots, ring your mate and get
yourselves up to the club for training and matches. We need
to kick-start the second half of the season and make sure
that we put out competitive teams for the remainder of our
games, including the rearranged fixtures.

If you are a non-player there are still some unfilled jobs
you may like to consider eg 1st Team Manager, Bar Staff,
Ground Staff, and we are already looking at next season in
terms of officers and roles. If you can help in any way ring
Martin or myself.

Your Club needs you.

Leighton

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMINF A REFEREE?

IF so contact Cas Castleton and register as below. Cas email  westingway @aol.com

For an application form, click this link

 www.rfu.com

 Forms should be returned to

Lindsay Piper (lindsaypiper@rfu.com), Game Development Department, Rugby Football

Development Limited, Rugby Football Union, Rugby House, Twickenham Stadium, 200 Whitton

 Road, Twickenham, TW2 7BA

 Further information from:

Entry Level Referee

Award

DATES:

 17th & 24th February 2013

 Croydon RFC

135 Addington Road, West Wickham,

Kent, BR4 9BF

TIMES:

17th February 09:30 – 15:30

 24th February 09:30 – 15:30

 COST: £50 per candidate

 Bob Ockenden

Regional Referee Trainer (London & SE)

Tel: 020 8949 4420

Mob: 07979 797694

Email:bobockenden@rfu.com

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

Martin Eley 

Latest news

Young Refreees

Congratulations to Jack Hornibrook, Josh Brown & Adam Hood who have completed and been awarded the RFU Young Officials course to gain young referee accreditation. Their passion has led to the setting up of the West Sussex Young Officials Academy.

1st XV Player Sponsorship

2012-2013

 Over the past three seasons, thanks to the generosity of club members and sponsors, we have raised £5000 towards the cost of 1^st Team expenses such as kit, physio and travel.

 As usual sponsors will be asked to choose a number from 1-15 and, for a donation of £100, their name will appear opposite the sponsored player’s name in every home match programme. Some people may prefer to combine with other(s) to make up the £100.

 Sponsors may include family, friends or business contacts, and players are welcome to approach potential sponsors themselves.

 After a disappointing season last year we are determined to make our mark on London 3SW and your support  will be invaluable.

 If you can help, please contact me on

 07841 436 327 or at leightonjthomas@hotmail.com

 Leighton Thomas

Congratulations to Steph Nightingill and Jo Millen this years Eve award winners.

February 100 Club Winners

Tony Johnson £75.00

Tim Dowle  £25.00

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Congratulations to the following for their awards at the Club Supper.

Tim Dowle  -  4th team player of the year.

Matt Smith  -  3rd team player of the year.

James Barlow  - 2nd team player of the year.

Jack Tompkins - Player of the year.

Team of the year - 4th team.

Goal kicking trophy  - Shane Stevens.

Colt of the year -  Ashley Butt.

Top try scorer - Rob Parry.

Clubman of the year -  Lee Balchin.

Most consistant player -  Ben Archer.

Most Improved player - Adam Knight.

Special award to Roger Hammond for services to Bognor 1st team.

Dick of the year.  .........................................

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BOGNOR RFC

Selection Policy 2012-13

AIMS

• To honour all league and cup fixtures at 1^st,2^nd & 3^rd team levels.
• To select the teams in a fair and transparent manner in accordance with the principles listed below.

MEMBERSHIP

• Director of Rugby (Chair), Head Coach, Captains of 1^st,2^nd, 3^rd and 4th teams.
• If the DoR is absent the meeting will be chaired by the Head Coach. If the Head Coach or Captains are absent they will nominate replacements.

PRINCIPLES

• The 1^st Team will be selected by the Head Coach, after consultation with his coaching team. The 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th Teams will initially be selected by their respective Team Captains but may be subject to changes after discussion at the meeting.
• Each team will be selected on merit from our paid-up membership and players should be prepared to play for whichever team they are selected for. Players are reminded that a) you are representing Bognor Rugby Football Club and NOT a particular team, and b) you have a responsibility to reply immediately to any messages about team selection and to ensure that you honour your commitments.
• Attendance at training will be an important consideration, especially when selecting the first two teams; 1^st team players are expected to train twice a week. If unable to attend they should contact the relevant Captain.
• It is the Captains’ responsibility to notify their teams as early as possible in the week following selection. In the event of a selected player being unavailable a replacement will normally be taken from the team immediately below. In such circumstances it is essential that the two Captains concerned communicate with each other as well as with the players involved.
• If a player is dropped the Captain or Head Coach of the team from which he has been dropped will notify the player which team he has been selected for and explain the reasoning directly to the player concerned.
• In the exceptional circumstances that we have insufficient players to field three teams, players will be moved up so that we honour the 1^st & 2^nd Team fixtures.
• 4^th Team players who only play occasional friendlies and who do not pay their membership by standing order should pay a minimum of £5 match fee to the captain.
• No Captain can make a decision to cancel a match. Any problems regarding raising a side should be discussed with the DoR who will liaise with the Fixture Secretary.
• In the event of  waterlogged/frozen pitches the DoR will organise a pitch inspection and will liaise with the ground staff, Head Coach, Captains & Fixture Secretary.
• Selection of Colts for Senior Teams. The normal route for young players would be for them to remain Colts up to and including the season in which they reach their 18^th birthday. In the event of an exceptionally mature player or where a player is adamant that he wishes to play senior rugby, the following guidelines must be strictly adhered to:

a)    no player UNDER the age of 17 can train with or play against senior players.

b)    In order for a 17 year old to train or play against senior players he must complete the Adult Rugby Form which must be signed by his parents and the Colts’ Coach. Safety is paramount and the transition through to senior rugby must be carefully monitored through communication between young players, coaches and parents. The completed form should be retained by the Colts’ Coach.

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Pitch Side Technical Areas
Please read instructions from RFU regarding touchline restrictions. See club notice board for full instructions.

Referees have been instructed to to ensure that all replacements, medical staff and coaches respect the technical areas marked adjacent to the pitch.

Only the Touch Judge is allowed inside the roped area alongside the pitch.