Oakmeadians RFC. In The Heart Of Bournemouth

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A Community Club for 50 years Oakmeadians RFC In The Heart Of Bournemouth OAKMEADIANS RFC LTD SENIOR S HANDBOOK 2013/14 A

prides itself on being a family-friendly Rugby club.

physio room. Our Club comprises of 3 competitive senior men s teams, playing in Dorset & W ilts Leagues.

These teams are complemented by a thriving junior section appropriately named the Acorns with over 300 children between the

1 A Community Club for 50 years Oakmeadians RFC In The Heart Of Bournemouth OAKMEADIANS RFC LTD SENIOR S HANDBOOK 2013/14 A Community Club for 50 years Oakmeadians Rugby Football club is situated at Meyrick Park in the heart of Bournemouth and prides itself on being a family-friendly Rugby club. We have a modern club-house with an extensive balcony overlooking two excellent pitches and a large floodlit training area, all in a woodland setting. As well as a refurbished kitchen area in our main clubhouse there are also 4 changing rooms with individual showers and a physio room. Our Club comprises of 3 competitive senior men s teams, playing in Dorset & W ilts Leagues. A ladies team competing in South West Championship and our Touch section are the first 02 Touch Base in Dorset & W ilts. These teams are complemented by a thriving junior section appropriately named the Acorns with over 300 children between the ages of 5 & 18 playing regularly each week. In 2012/13 we developed a new section called the little bears for children aged 3 to 5 also. Last season we were the first club in Dorset & W ilts to be awarded whole club accreditation. We have also gained Natwest rugby force funding and Family friendly accreditation.

This season we will look forward to all three men s teams playing some good competitive rugby, our Ladies team and Little Bears are looking to expand in numbers, our touch team and Acorns will

2 This season we will look forward to all three men s teams playing some good competitive rugby, our Ladies team and Little Bears are looking to expand in numbers, our touch team and Acorns will continue to grow. Ever thought about partnership? The club is actively looking for sponsorship for individual players and also main club partners too. Player sponsorship is a great way to help players pay their membership while local businesses get the chance to advertise and be part of our growing family-friendly rugby club. We have a range of packages available for all budgets For more info please contact marketing@oakmeadians-rfc.com If you have any questions about any items in the pack please don t hesitate to contact me. I will be in the clubhouse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Saturday afternoons and some Sundays. None of this would be possible without your continued support through membership - Jane Hart

By signing your membership application not only are you

But also that you agree to our in-house marketing, NO

com/ OakmeadiansRfc Including links to your team s group

--> Text or call from your Coach and Captain Our Contact

.. Main Club Telephone number - 07715531143 Head Coach-

3 By signing your membership application not only are you agreeing to abide by the club rules. But also that you agree to our in-house marketing, NO addresses or contact details shall be passed onto 3rd party companies without permision. How will we contact you?... Monthly newsletter Sign up here <-- follow us here facebook.com/ OakmeadiansRfc Including links to your team s group page. Like us!--> Text or call from your Coach and Captain Our Contact Details... Main Club Telephone number Head Coach- Andy Barrett (Twiz) Touch Representative- Tom Mowlem Club Captain James Norris Ladies Captain Sophia Luxton Chairman Mike Garrett President Andy Membership Secratary Jane Hart

4 Senior Mens Fixtures... September 14th 1st XV v Swanage & Wareham II A 2nd XV v Dorchester II H 3rd XV v Ellingham & Ringwood III A September 21st 1st XV v North Dorset II H 2nd - XV v Poole A 3rd - XV v Lytchett Minster II H September 28th 1st XV v Frome II A 2nd XV v Frome III H October 5th 1st XV v East Dorset H 2nd XV v North Dorset III A 3rd XV v Bournemouth IV A October 12th 1st XV v Westbury A 2nd XV v Lytchett Minster H October 26 1st XV v Salisbury II H 2nd XV v Dorset Dockers A 3rd XV v Blandford II H November 2nd 1st XV v Warminster A 2nd XV v Ellingham & Ringwood II H November 9th 1st XV v Bridport H 2nd XV v Puddletown A 3rd XV v Weymouth III A November 23th 1st XV v Blandford A 3rd XV v Swanage & Wareham IV H November 30th 1st XV v W imborne II A 2nd XV v New Milton II H December 7th 1st XV v Sherborne II H 2nd XV v Weymouth II A 3rd XV v North Dorset IV A December 14th 1st XV v North Dorset II A 3rd XV v Bridport II H 2nd XV v Poole H January 4th 1st XV v Frome II H 2nd XV v Frome III A 3rd XV v Lytchett Minster II A January 11th 1st XV v East Dorset A 2nd XV v North Dorset III H 3rd XV v Bournemouth IV H January 25th 1st XV v Westbury H 2nd XV v Lytchett minster A February 8th 1st v Salisbury II A 2nd XV v Dorset Dockers H 3rd XV v Blandford II A February 15th 1st XV v Warminster H 2nd v Ellingham & Ringwood II A 3rd XV v Weymouth III H March 1st 1st XV v Bridport A 2nd XV v Puddletown H 3rd XV v Swanage & Wareham IV A March 8th 1st XV v Blandford H 3rd XV v North Dorset IV H March 22nd 1st XV v W imborne II H 2nd v New Milton II A 3rd XV v Bridport II A March 29th 1st XV v Sherborne II A 2nd XV v Weymouth II H 3r XV v Ellingham & Ringwood H April 12th 1st XV v Swanage & Wareham II H 2nd XV v Dorchester II A Senior Ladies Fixtures... 8th Sep Oaks v Guilford Gazelles 15th Sept Henley v Oaks 6th Oct Oaks v W imbledon 13th Oct London Welsh v Oaks 20th Oct Oaks v Plymouth Albion 27th Oct Reading v Oaks 17th Nov Oaks v Supermarine 24th Nov Wasps v Oaks 8th Dec TBC Oaks v Henley 5th Jan W imbledon v Oaks 12th Jan Oaks v London Welsh 19th Jan Plymouth v Oaks 9th Feb Oaks v Reading 2nd March Supermarine v Oaks 9th March TBC Oaks v Wasps 23rd March Guilford v Oaks

5 Some dates for your diary... August 18th - Senior sign up day & BBQ, Sign up to Oakmeadians RFC and socialise with your team members. The BBQ will be going and music on till late! September 1st - Acorns Membership sign up day & BBQ September 21st & 22nd - McMillan Coffee Morning Coffee morning and cake sale including raffle and guess the weight of the fruit cake! September 21st - Silent disco, Social for all seniors Each guest is given a set of wireless headphones, Two top DJs will play on two separate channels and you choose the music you want to hear! Saturday 5th October - VP and Partners lunch Lunch is served for all our Life members, VP's and Partners, all members that advertise with us are also welcome to eat, drink and watch our 1st & 2nd XV's play! Friday 8th November - Pudding Club Vote on your favourite from six delicious puddings. Saturday 14th December - Oaks Christmas Party More tinsel than you can shake your bauble at! Join in our Christmas party with festive drinks, food and disco, just don't forget your christmas jumper! Satuday 28th December - Turkey Tag Saturday 25th January - Adult Quiz Night Its the return of the annual Oaks Adult Quiz, Not for the faint-hearted! Saturday15th February - Volunteers Lunch 21st February - Pub Golf (mighty B-town) Social for all seniors Saturday 8th March - Ladies Day W ives, Girlfriends, Mothers, and Friends are all invited to the annual Ladies Day An opportunity to glam up and enjoy pre-meal drinks followed by a 3 course lunch! Friday 28th March - Pig Racing A fantastic night for all the family, bet on the pig you want to win and cheer as they cross the line! 16th-19th May - Date TBC Joint tour to Butlins 10th May - End of Season Dinner Keep in touch with your social secratary for up and coming events!

6 Senior Membership Options... FULL PLAYING MEMBERSHIP. This membership is for adults playing rugby within our 1st, 2nd, 3rd and ladies team structure. The cost is 30 basic club membership per year, payable at the start of the season. An additional players payment of 180 per year, is also payable. This can be paid in advance by cash or cheque or by 8 monthly instalments of payable by standing order. Membership includes:- Full use of playing facilities, pitches, showers, changing rooms, floodlights. Full use of clubhouse facilities, food on match days, subsidised food on training evenings. Use of coaching team. Use of chiropractors and 1st aiders including all medical supplies. Equipment for training and match days. Reduced cost stash. Laundry service for kit. The use of club booked transport to away matches. The right to purchase tickets to the annual End of Season Presentation & Players Dinner. Reduced rate hire of clubhouse for private functions. Invitation to all club functions. The right to apply for international tickets. Vote at all AGMs. STUDENT PLAYER. This membership is for adults in full time education and playing rugby within our 1st 2nd 3rd and ladies team structure. The cost will be 30 basic club membership per year payable at the start of the season. An additional players payment of 80 per year, is also payable. This can be paid in advance by cash or cheque or by 8 monthly instalments of payable by standing order. Student membership holds all the entitlements of full playing membership. Are you a Bournemouth University student? As we have an affiliat ion with the uni we can reduce your fees considerably! Please speak to Jane Hart for more info.

You will then pay 30.00 basic club membership plus a reduced yearly sum of 80.00. This can be paid in advance by cash or cheque or 8 monthly instalments of 10.

7 GET YOURSELF SPONSORED! SPONSORED PLAYER. If your business or employer would like to sponsor you the cost to them is per year. You will then pay basic club membership plus a reduced yearly sum of This can be paid in advance by cash or cheque or 8 monthly instalments of payable by standing order. In return your sponsor will get the chance to advertise in-house and be part of our growing family-friendly rugby club.

8 O2 TOUCH MEMBERSHIP Membership for Touch Team is 65 per year payable in full or pay as you play membership is 3 per session A membership form MUST be completed for both. Membership include:- Full use of playing facilities, pitches, showers, changing rooms, floodlights. Full use of clubhouse facilities, food on match days, subsidised food on training evenings. Equipment for training and match days. Full use of clubhouse facilities for social purposes when open. Opportunity to purchase tickets to the Annual club End of Season Dinner and awards presentation. Reduced rate hire of clubhouse for private functions. Invitation to club functions. The right to apply for low priority allocation of international tickets. Vote at all AGMs Representation on the playing sub-committee. SOCIAL MEMBER This is for people who want to enjoy being part of the club but it holds very limited benefits. This membership is also for people who volunteer at the club but hold no other form of membership, for example, coaches, 1st aiders, team managers etc. This is 30. Membership includes:- Use of all the clubhouse facilities for social purposes when open. Ability to volunteer. Ability to pay as you play for any of the clubs teams at 7.50 per game. Reduced rate hire of clubhouse for private functions. Opportunity to purchase tickets for the annual End of Season Dinner and presentation evening. Invitation to club functions. Low priority ticket application to international matches. Vote at all AGMs.

membership is for any adult who may not want to play any type of full contact rugby at Oakmeadians but still enjoys the

This can be paid in advance by cash or cheque or by 12 monthly instalments of 6.25 payable by standing order.

9 LIFE MEMBERS & VICE PRESIDENTS V.P. membership is for any adult who may not want to play any type of full contact rugby at Oakmeadians but still enjoys the benefits of being a member of the club. The cost is 75 per year. This can be paid in advance by cash or cheque or by 12 monthly instalments of 6.25 payable by standing order. Benefits of membership include:- High priority application for international tickets. Opportunity to purchase tickets to the Annual End of Season Dinner and award presentation. You will be eligible to play and train with the old gits touch team. Reduced rate hire of clubhouse for private functions. Invitation to VP lunch. Invitation to VP day tour. Invitation to all club functions. Free entry to Christmas draw. Vote at all AGMs.

fantastic prizes up for grabs each month via a draw including a mega prize draw at the end of season

.. For more information speak to Jane Hart 07815883262 harthouse43@hotmail.co.

10 CLUB 200 Numbers available... The cost of each number is 2 per month payable by standing order or preferably 24 per year up front 3 fantastic prizes up for grabs each month via a draw including a mega prize draw at the end of season dinner. See our new website for available numbers, prizes and winners... For more information speak to Jane Hart harthouse43@hotmail.co.uk Justine Marley Providing free activity holidays & support for teenagers and young adults with cancer from all over the UK & Ireland. Tracy Ann house in Alum Chine Bournemouth. Contact E: derek@yct.org.uk T:

11 Oakmeadians Official PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT As a member of the Club each person is a representative of the club and of the sport. Behaviour both on and off the pitch can bring the club and the sport into disrepute. This document is designed to define what is expected of members of Oakmeadians Rugby Club and to set out the disciplinary options available to the Committee where such expectations are not met by a member. 1) All players are expected to pay a membership. If you do not feel able to pay the stipulated membership fees or you have any queries please speak to the membership secretary. 2) If you are selected to play for a senior team, please refrain from drinking excessively the night before. This is for your own and your team mates safety, and to allow you and your team to play to the best of your ability. If you turn up for a match inebriated you may not be selected. 3) Illegal drug taking will not be tolerated at Oakmeadians RFC. If you are found taking or in possession of illegal drugs the club will take full disciplinary action against you. The club will report any incidents to the police. The club may ask you to take part in random drug testing. If you feel you would like to speak to somebody in confidence about any drug related issues, you can contact your club captain. 4) Senior Men are required to train twice a week. Ladies will train on Wednesday evenings. Selection for senior men will take place on Tuesday and be confirmed on Thursday. If you are not available to train or play please contact your coach as soon as possible. Selection for ladies teams will take place on a Friday. 5) You will be expected to play for whichever team you are selected for. The coach will explain his selection to you. 6) Club members should show respect for the Laws of the game and the authority of the referee. Club members must show courtesy and respect towards other players, coaches and spectators, both on and off the pitch. Abusive behaviour towards team mates, opponents or officials will not be tolerated and disciplinary action may be taken against you. 7) You are asked to respect the clubhouse. You will be expected to stay after the match to entertain your opponents. After away matches you will stay at your opponents clubhouse to show the same respect to them. 8) You will be given the opportunity to buy stash at a subsidised price. If you leave or fail to pay your membership you may be asked to pay the full price for kit or equipment you have received...

12 ...9) All members should remember that the club is run by volunteers. Please be patient at busy time and respect the time the volunteers are giving up to make your day enjoyable. 10) Only equipment kit and clothing with the Oakmeadians logo is official.... The Oakmeadi ans rfc logo is a registered trade mark and we only use contracted suppliers to produce equipment, kit and clothing. The logo is not to be used unless permission is given by the club committee and action will be taken in the event of unauthorised use. 11) All decisions made in any sub-committee meetings must be ratified by the club committee. 12) The decision of the club committee is final. 13) It is important that the club maintains its identity, one of the ways of doing this is through the kit you wear. All senior teams must wear the kit specified by the coach. 14) From time to time you may be asked to attend official events at the club i.e. sponsors lunch, ladies day etc and may need to wear official club attire (to be advised for each event.). You may also be asked to attend an Acorns event or training session. Please try to make time for these events as other club members enjoy seeing senior players at their functions. 15) Club members should not act in a way that does or is likely to bring the Club into disrepute. 16) If you have any complaints about any aspects of Oakmeadians RFC, please speak to your manager or coaching staff, if the issue is not resolved please send your complaint in writing to the Oakmeadians secretary within 7 days. 17) Criminal activity in circumstances where there is any risk of association to the Club will be viewed as a breach of paragraph 17 (above) of this code. 18) In the event that any member is suspected/accused of breaching any of the above the following protocol may be followed: The Chairperson will collect and collate any information that she/he considers relevant to the allegations. i) The Chairperson will convene a special meeting of the Disciplinary Committee as soon as possible. ii) The Chairperson will present the information that she/he has received (preserving the source of that information where she/he feels that is appropriate) to the Committee. iii) The Committee will then decide (by a majority vote if necessary) on which of the disciplinary options set out below is to be taken...

13 ...19) The disciplinary options for the Committee are taken: i) To gather further information ii) The member accused will be invited to attend a Committee meeting to reply to the allegations (if so, a date must be set) iii) a formal verbal warning should be issued by the Chairperson iv) a formal written warning should be issued by the Committee# v) a suspension from play should be issued and if so for what number of matches# vi) an expulsion from the Club should be issued vii) no further action should be taken save that the minutes of the meeting should be retained by the Chairperson ) In the event that the Committee vote/decide that course ii) should be taken, the member shall be provided with a written notice of the allegations and the date of the meeting no less than 3 clear days in advance. 21) In the event that the Committee vote/decide that course v) or vi) are to be taken, the member shall be entitled to a written explanation of the allegations and the Committee s decision and shall be entitled, within 7 days of receiving such written information, to request a meeting of the Appeal Committee (the Chairperson, Captain and Head Coach) in order to appeal this decision. At the Appeal meeting, the member shall be entitled to attend to make representations but not to stay during the decision making process. 22) During the course of the protocol set out above herein, no member of the Committee shall discuss the process/allegations with anyone outside the Committee save and except for the Chairperson who shall be permitted to speak to anyone who is able to provide information relating to the allegation. 23) The Outcome of any proceedings under the protocol shall be recorded in the minutes of the Committee and kept privately. Decisions on distribution of information, relating to disciplinary matters, outside the Committee, shall be entirely at the discretion of the Chairperson. It is however envisaged that the Chairman will take the advice of the Committee as a whole.

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Oakmeadians RFC. In The Heart Of Bournemouth

Oakmeadians RFC. In The Heart Of Bournemouth A Community Club for 50 years Oakmeadians RFC In The Heart Of Bournemouth OAKMEADIANS RFC LTD ACORNS PARENT HANDBOOK 2013/14 A Community Club for 50 years Oakmeadians Rugby Football club is situated at