Barry
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in the future someone they may trust with their concerns or
success. You’re the main link between them playing rugby
forever or giving up and doing very little else or computers.
Maintaining a positive attitude when things are not going to
plan in training or being tested to the limit with some parents
can be difficult, but this can’t then be passed onto the children.
The organisation that goes on behind the scenes from
fixture sec, managers, coaches with arranging where, when
and how is non-stop. I couldn’t be prouder of the support each
and every coach gives their respective team out of their own
personal time and unpaid. We have coaches at junior level
that don’t have their own children playing but still turn up to
coach. Rugby can and does take over your life if you let it. But
it’s great to see on a Sunday four pitches of children from 3
to 16 all enjoying playing a great sport. There’s politics in any
club and we all just have to do what’s best for the club and the
players and keep going.” It’s a relatively young senior squad being coached by John
Bryant and Liam Scott. There is definitely a positive vibe in the
club and it’s all down to the boys now to keep pushing until the
end and fingers crossed promotion.”
Atmosphere The Summer
“The club is currently enjoying the Six Nations, we always
attempt to draw old and new members into the club so that it
continues to grow. There’s always a great following from the
mini and Junior section and it’s important to encourage them
to use the club and feel part of its family, they’re the future and
have to be supported as best as possible.” “Fingers crossed for a nice break over the summer, a
bit of touch and pass to keep up the fitness and enjoy the
summer evenings. There’s always so much work to do with
the development of age groups each year, new laws and skills
need to be learnt and applied ready to go for the new season.”
2018/19
The seniors had a really good season pushing for promotion
to division 1. This would be the best achievement that the
club would have achieved in its history and hopefully I am
able to see that happen and be part of the team, before I hang
up my boots. There’s a great squad from 1st, 2nds and vets.
Youth
“Youth rugby is a big step in the development for senior
rugby. But, like most sports we struggle to retain players.
Work, schooling and other interests take over. We also find that
your competing with colleges for players once they hit 16-17.
We just have to do our best to make it attractive and maintain
the numbers. There are several clubs in and around the Vale of
Glamorgan which are all competing for the same players.
“I became involved with the club since
1979 as a youth player. I played as a
hooker until 2016 with some breaks
in between, eventually stopping due
to my age. As a company we have
sponsored the club for a long time
and I still get along to home and away
games. The performances have been
very good and I wish them all the best
for the future and in Division 1 next
season. It is a really family orientated
club and everyone is provided with
a warm welcome. I love the club
atmosphere and as a company we will
continue to be right behind the team.”
Charlie Chucas
44 Issue 86