1 st XV Head Coach Howe of Fife RFC are looking to appoint a new Head Coach. We have a young, predominately locally produced squad. Our aim is to continue to encourage young and promising players of all abilities to enhance their skills and their enjoyment of a team sport. Please read the attached pdf about the club Our Aim Growing the Game. Key requirements Recognised Rugby coaching qualification, or evidence of working towards one. Key criteria will focus on enthusiasm, people skills, care about your players, and honesty as a coach, be engaging, personable and reliable. Preferable coaching experience with a senior men s team in a lead or assistant coaching role. As Head Coach, the club would encourage and support the attendance of SRU CPD courses aligned with the technical blueprint to enhance coach development. Key responsibilities Planning, delivering and reviewing training sessions on a weekly basis, including individual and team development areas. Aligning training sessions with a season plan, player availability,and chosen game plan. Oversee 1 st XV selection. Oversee match day responsibilities with the team and support staff. Communicate and engage with the wider club. Uphold the values of the senior men s section and drive a positive culture. Key attributes Positive leadership and motivational skills. Be a great role model. Excellent communication skills with players, club coaches and rugby committee. Adaptable - With limited training space, particularly in the winter, training sessions may have to be adapted according to the shared training space available. Availability. The role requires the coach to be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6.30pm and 9pm and all match day weekends. The head coach is also part of the rugby committee who meet once every 6 weeks on a non-training night. How to Apply: Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to The President, Howe of Fife RFC chrisreekie@howerugby.co.uk
HOWE OF FIFE RUGBY CLUB - 2018/19 SEASON PROSPECTUS - OUR AIM GROWING THE GAME
I n s p i r i n g t h e n e x t g e n e r at i o n I have a lot to thank the Howe for. Firstly, giving my Dad a game. Because it was down cheering him on at Duffus, I got my first taste of rugby. I used to love watching Dad and wanted to be just like him. It kick started my fascination for the game. Looking back on my time at Howe, although our teams had some incredible seasons and won lots of games, it was the fun I had, and the great friends I made that stand out as a highlight. 10 years later myself, Chris Fusaro, Steve Wilson, Chris Mason, Robbie Williamson and Stewart Lathangie are still as thick as thieves, any time we get together it s like nothing s changed. For any young person the Howe offers today what we all experienced. The chance to excel and enjoy rugby in the company of friends. The Howe has always been full of fantastic people who put the interests of the club before their own. Something unique in today s world. It doesn t matter how long it s been. Whenever you head back its great to see all the same faces welcoming you with a smile. The Howe of Fife will always hold a very special place in my heart. Pete Horne I first started playing for the Howe when the Ladies team was still very much just a keep fit session for the mums of the S3s who were training at the same time. To have been part of its growth to where it is now, is a huge honour, I am so proud of all the girls in National 1. The Howe Harlequins was my first experience of playing senior level rugby, I am very grateful that I have been involved in such a friendly, open and dedicated team. It is fantastic to see the club introducing U18, U15 and U12 teams. So often there is nowhere for girls to go after minis, so it can be easy to lose interest in the game. Howe Harlequins offer training for players of all abilities, and welcome anyone regardless of their experience or skill. Joining a team is a great way of finding friends, especially if you are new to the area, and the Howe is a brilliant team to join. Although no longer playing for Howe, I am welcomed to training as if I have never been away, whenever I m home, and that is testament to the nature of this club. Nicola Howat - 2 - - 3 - J O I N T H E Q U E S T F O R E XC E L L E N C E Image courtesy of Rugby People
R O L L O F h o n o U R H O W E H I s t o ry 1946 Howe of Fife formed in merger with Cupar The Howe is steeped in tradition, rugby history and progressive development Early days played at Bell Baxter High school 1951 Moved to Duffus Park 1958 New pavilion built 1959 Howe s first cap Dave Rollo debut for Scotland 1962 Floodlights erected, followed by more poweful lights in 1970, with a match against the Co-Optimists 1967 New premises in Provost Wynd, became Howe clubrooms 1976 a new 250 seater grandstand opened with a match against Gala 2016 Moved from Provost Wynd to a new purpose built facility at Duffus Park Over many years the Howe has contributed much to Scottish Rugby and further afield. Internationalists, District players, SRU Presidents, District representatives and some eminent coaches. Scottish Rugby Union Presidents: Tom Pearson, Ian Rankin Full Scottish International Honours: David Rollo, Bob Steven, Dave Whyte, Fergus Thomson, Peter Horne, Chris Fusaro Full Irish International Honours: Gordon Hamilton Men U18 Honours: J G Hannah, B Easson Men U19 Honours: L Porter, B Easson, J Jardine Men s U21 Honours: A Baxter, M Campbell, C Douglas, C Glasgow, I Kibble, A Murray Men s U20 Honours: Peter Horne, Chris Fusaro, George Horne, Cammy Fenton Woman s Full International Honours: Nicola Howat Woman s U20 Honours: Fiona Cooper, Nicola Howat, Erin Watson Scottish 7s Honours: Peter Horne, Chris Fusaro, Michael Fedo, George Horne Coaches: Bob Easson Scottish North & Midlands, Scotland U18/19, Edinburgh Rugby, Edinburgh Academicals High Performance Manager Sport Scotland. Ian Rankin Caley Reds, Edinburgh Rugby, Kirkcaldy, Dundee High FP - 4 - - 5 -
H O W E M I s s I o n Our intentions are to develop a self-sustaining community rugby club., to support and improve the game of rugby, develop the opportunity to encourage and enthuse future generations, to participate in all sport and their community. Through: Establishing a solid financial operating structure Generating funds to reinvest in the game of rugby Building community rugby for all Providing positive coverage for sponsors Young David Wedderburn had a special day as Ball Sponsor... You could make someone s day. s u p p o r t t h e h o w e - 6 - - 7 -
R E S P E C T L e a D e r s h I P at t I T U D E H O W E VA L U e s R E S P E C T Rugby is based on mutual respect, for yourself, for others, for officials, for the opposition, for supporters and coaches, it s not given, it s earned. at t I T U D E Build positive temperaments, to influence and establish personal and team development. To foster responsibility on and off the pitch. L e a D e r s h I P Become effective leaders in the sport of rugby and within the community. Provide support, personal responsibility and purpose, as individuals and a team. CoMMUnItY To advocate a sense of belonging, building relationships and opportunities for all. teamwork Working together, on and off the field, for our club, our teams, for together we're stronger. s p o rts M a n s h I P The foundation on which rugby is built, the fellowship of the game through life. e n J OYM e n t Why we play and support rugby at all levels providing fulfillment for all. C O M M U N I T Y e n J OYM e n t s p o rts M a n s h I P t e a MWo r K - 8 - - 9 -
H O W E A C H I E V E M e n t s 1973-4 Entered new National Leagues in Division 4 2008-09 Champions National Div 2 I have been playing rugby with the Howe for 4 years after attending a holiday rugby camp to try it out. And had the best time. I love scoring tries and being with my friends. I also love tackling. Playing for the Howe is brilliant but tough. It s like having another family. The positive experience at Howe; meeting some of my best friends, learning about fitness, teamwork and being part of the club. My best memory so far was putting in a try saving tackle against Kinross. My rugby hero is Tommy Seymour. Fraser Greig (Howe P6/7) F r o m e a r LY b e g i n i n g s 1996-7 Promoted to Div 3 2001-2002 Promoted to National Div 3 2005 Winners National Midi Finals 2005 Winners U16 Drummond Cup at Melrose & Howe 7s 2006-07 Treble Winners Brewin Dolphin Cup, U 18s,and Scottish Schools 7s 2007-2008 Champions National Div 3 2010-17 Winners of the Howe 7s for 8 years in a row 2012 RBS Club of the Season 2014-15 Promoted to National 1 2016 - Howe Harlequins, Women s Bowl Finalists. 2016/17 National League 2 Champions 5 Howe players currently playing in Scottish Professional Rugby I have been playing for four years now, since I started in S1 at Bell Baxter, then a Howe coach asked me to try out training on a Wednesday night, I ve not stopped since. I enjoy being with my friends, enjoy winning as part of team. The Howe as a club is like one big family. I was part of the Howe team which won the Madras 7s in 2017 and we reached the Caledonia Cup Final as well. My rugby hero is Dan Carter. He plays at a very high standard every game, creates chances out of nothing. And off the pitch he is involved with lot of community work. Oliver Davidson U16-1 0 - - 1 1 -
H O W E t e a M S T H E H O W E WAY From P1 Micros, through minis, midis, youth, female teams at U14, U16, U18 and senior women, Harlequins, Male 1st & 2nd XVs, Veterans, The Knights,the Howe is truly a community club. The Howe is now engaging with and supporting unified rugby, creating a coaching environment for all ranges of abilities to allow individuals to express and develop their capabilities. We are a community based club and attract players and players from Fife and beyond. The Howe is proud of the excellence in coaching and player development of their home grown talent. The Howe aim to play a brand of rugby which excites, players, members, spectators and sponsors. The Howe will always strive to become 'the most skilful club in Scottish rugby. Every player as an individual will be provided with the best opportunity to be The Best They Can Be. Howe aim to become the most skilful rugby club in Scotland Howe value rugby education from Micros to senior players Players to express and develop their understanding of rugby At Howe the expectation is to be skilful & knowledgeable Creating a positive reputation and culture We aim is to drive the key themes of: - Run-Catch-Pass - Offload - Tackle Technique - Kicking Technique (midi & senior) To create, fresh, fun and surprising perspectives of rugby The Howe aim to develop players who are versatile, can make good decisions, understand the game, and through the development of these core skills, will be an asset to the Howe or which-ever team or level they play at as a product of the howe WaY - 1 2 - - 1 3 -
My first knowledge of the Howe was at school, where I played football. In 1953-4 local farmer Willie Bell wanted me to come in a watch a game he was playing in. I watched for 10-15 minutes, wasn t too impressed and went home. I did go back and to play for the 2nd XV against Perthshire, my first time ever in the front row. Not knowing the rules, our captain filled me in as the game went on! In 1954 I attended the AGM, and learnt coming back from some matches, you did not always get home the same day as the game! Howe have always been great tourists. In 1959 I joined a group of 30, all clad in kilts and duffle coats. Travelling in a Dakota from Edinburgh we sat on our hand luggage on the floor. Someone decided to open a window. As it was pressure controlled we returned to the airport before continuing our flight. Howe of Fife RFC Duffus Park, Carslogie Road, Cupar, Fife. KY15 4HY Tel: 01334 652819 Email: sales@howerugby.co.uk Website: http://www.howerugby.co.uk At Duffus it is always rousing to hear the war cry Howe, Howe, Howe. In 1959 playing for Scotland in Ireland we won 6-5 and members of the Howe carried me off the pitch, shouting Howe, Howe, Howe. H O W E L e g a C Y I have been a member of the Howe for 64 years, it is a club steeped in tradition, rugby history, and progressive development. Like my own introduction to rugby, it offers opportunity to experience this great game to those who wish to play, coach, referee, administrate and support. Dave rollo, howe Legend, 40 caps Follow us on Facebook - Howe of Fife RFC Follow us on Twitter - @DuffusHoweRFC Follow us on Instagram - Howerugby #howerugby #Duffusroar C o n ta C T U S - 1 4 - - 1 5 -
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