Stockton
Stockton
RUGBY CLUB
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tockton Rugby Club is playing a vital role in their local community
and building for the future through a superb youth section. Rugby
Club Magazine recently caught up with their Secretary Keith Kelly to find
out more about the good work being carried out at the club
RC: How long have you been involved
and what first attracted you to the club?
KK: I joined Stockton Rugby Club in
1989 when I moved to the area to work.
I have played at all senior levels and still
represent the 3rd XV from time-to-time,
but I am by no means the oldest player
to be turning out regularly. I am now the
Club Secretary.
I was first attracted by the high
standard of rugby being played at the
club in the late 1980s and 1990s, but I
quickly became absorbed in the social
fabric. Stockton has always been a very
friendly club, which has tried to involve
people of all ages and from all walks of
life.
RC: What are the most challenging
and rewarding aspects of your role?
KK: The most challenging part of
being on the club committee is the ever
increasing workload as the club grows.
We can never have enough volunteers,
because there is always something else to
do or another project to take on.
Most of us also have full time jobs
and families to look after. It is, however,
fantastically rewarding when you see
youngsters you have coached or played
with from a young age, emerge into the
Senior Teams and become the players
you always hoped they would.
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