Avonvale
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Avonvale
RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
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vonvale RFC has enjoyed a season to remember this year having won
their league and have built their success around bringing young players
through their system. Rugby Club Magazine recently caught up with Club Chair
Martin Bath to find out more.
Involvement
He told us, “I have been a member of
Avonvale RFC for over thirty eight years
now and first started as an U15 playing
for the colts team. I joined the club as it
was local to me and several of my school
friends had already joined and told me
what a great club it was.”
The Role
“As Chairman, I have to field
many different aspects of running; the
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challenging areas are around player
retention and recruitment. As a club we
have a great social side and it has been
difficult to bring this success on to the
playing field, however this season with
the hard work of the coaching staff and
players we have won every league game
except for one which we drew.
We have already secured the league
and promotion to Dorset & Wilts 1 North.
Some of the administration imposed
on us by the RFU can be frustrating at
times especially as our ethos within the
club has been to promote the playing of
rugby for everyone irrespective of age
or ability. It has been especially pleasing
this season to have fielded a 2nd Senior
XV on several occasions, something we
hope to continue and grow next season.”
Committee
“I am particularly proud that we
now have a committee of members who
are very hardworking and volunteer
a huge amount of their time to ensure
we have a welcoming environment that
supports the development of rugby and