July 2014 Felixstowe Rugby Renews its All Schools rugby project with Felixstowe Academy

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1 Felixstowe Rugby Renews its All Schools rugby project with Felixstowe Academy Felixstowe Academy is pleased to have renewed its partnership with the Rugby Football Union and Felixstowe Rugby Club to continue to run the 'All Schools' rugby project as part of its P.E. curriculum. 'All Schools' has been developed by the RFU to increase the amount of rugby in schools, and to encourage new players to join local clubs. The project aims to support schools who introduce Rugby into the curriculum with quality coaching through local rugby development officers. The Academy is delighted to continue working with Felixstowe Rugby Club in delivering this project to students through qualified rugby coach Mr Cook - or as he more fondly known as 'Cookie'. Mr Alston, Academy P.E. teacher has been impressed by the project so far saying, 'Partnering with the RFU and Felixstowe Rugby brings many benefits to students. It ensures they receive good subject knowledge and the specialist coaching means they progress rapidly. It's not just the technical development that has pleased Mr Alston 'Their progress has generated enthusiasm for the sport, with students coming to me interested in forming our own club with fixtures and matches!'

2 Mr Cook has been involved in delivering smaller rugby taster sessions in schools for many years, but is really pleased to continue to be able to work with the Academy on a longer term project that he hopes will give wider access to the sport to young people. He said, 'The students are really enjoying the sessions and responding well to what is being asked. The RFU want Rugby to be seen as a fun sport, and the project will help to give more students the chance to experience that. I am really enjoying delivering these RFU coaching sessions on behalf of Felixstowe Rugby. Every student has loved it, as Rugby is one of those sports that can encourage a wide range of students to take part. Mr Alston summed up the Academy's aims by adding, 'We want to be able to offer a wide range of sports across the Academy curriculum, and partnering with specialist coaches where possible enables us to offer students top quality teaching.'

3 CLUB OFFICERS 2014 / 2015 SEASON Dear Valued Club Member, Following the AGM in July please find below list of the officers / committee members for the 2014 / 2015 season: Directors of the club remain as: Alistair Stalker Mark Stennett Chris Read Committee Members: Club President, Ben Collins Club Chairman, Ian Bignell Vice President, Alistair Stalker Vice Chairman, Andy Creswell Hon. Secretary, Jo Shields Hon. Treasurer, Karl Hunt Fixture Secretary, Chris Stennett Membership Sec. Katie Hunt Press Officer, Rob Brewster Social Secretary, Emma Murton Welfare Officer, Louise Boyt Club Captain, Andy Osborne Suffolk Rep, Stuart Bennett We look forward to working with you in the upcoming season & remain available to members for ideas & proposal in relation to your club. Yours sincerely Ben Collins Club President

4 Felixstowe Carnival Weekend Massive thanks to everyone who contributed to make this another great community day for Felixstowe Rugby Club.

5 Felixstowe Rugby Club Ball 2015 Bringing the to the Felixstowe Rugby Club Ball Saturday 6 th June 2015 Orwell Hotel Felixstowe 400 per table of 10. See Rob Brewster for details Drink the bar dry night Ben Stack has recently taken over the management of the clubhouse and bar. To celebrate Ben s appointment (and to get rid of old stock) we are planning a DRINK THE BAR DRY NIGHT on Saturday 16 th August. All drinks start at 2 and there will be further reductions during the evening. All rugby club members, family and friends welcome!

6 Ipswich YM Touch Tournament On Saturday 28th June Felixstowe Rugby Club Seniors participated in a Touch Rugby invitational tournament hosted by Ipswich YM Rugby Club. Despite torrential rain determined to spoil the day, the rugby commenced and spirits were certainly not dampened as all teams played with great spirit and camaraderie. Felixstowe Rugby brought with them enough players to field two teams, which was great to see such enthusiasm. The boys will be in no hurry to brag of their ONE victory over a ladies team... No offence ladies! The hosts of the event were singing the praises of Felixstowe Rugby for bringing their light-hearted and playful antics to the games... and also for drinking the bar dry of cider! A huge thanks to Ipswich YM for organising a great day of rugby and also thanks to all teams involved.