Rugby Club ISSUE 87 | Page 42

Barns Green Barns Green FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG RUGBY CLUB As the current President of Barns Green Rugby Club it is a real pleasure to be one of several founder members of our club (1991) that are still actively involved in supporting and developing rugby in our community. Community sport in general is in a very challenging place currently, competing for visibility and space with current generations that have more options and choices of how to use the time that they have at their disposal than ever before. Our task as administrators of our Club is to stay close to the players and by listening and taking action on what we hear, make Barns Green a great place to play rugby; somewhere to team up with like-minded people with whom you can become friends with for life. Auto Team Mechanics Repair. Maintenance. Service. Since 2002 Here at Auto Team Mechanics in Horsham, we believe in offering value for money, as well as hassle-free, quick and efficient service. This is the case whether you need car servicing, van repairs, or light commercial contract work. As we have many years of experience, you can be confident that your vehicle is in very safe hands. Car & Van Servicing | Replacement Tyres | Inspections & MOTs 01403 791749 www.theautoteam.co.uk Rectory Farm, Fulfords Hill, Itchingfield, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0NU 42 Issue 87 Promotion to Sussex One at the end of season 18/19 was a much-deserved reward for our coaching and player group and finds us welcoming this higher standard of Sussex rugby for the forthcoming season. A link up with 02 Touch, also last season has seen us adding more members to our pool and the mixed nature and non-contact features of this game is helping us introduce new people and bring past players back to this enjoyable and participative form of rugby. “I was encouraged to join the team in 2002 by my friend Ross young and played as an openside flanker for fifteen years before stopping due to injury. I’ve also sponsored the club since 2006. Barns Green is a small club that has done extremely well. Next season could be a challenge but if you continue training hard and keep the morale up I’m sure you should be alright. All the best for the coming season.” Tizz Burdfield