NEWS
New Mini & Junior Committee
The AGM recently took place where the committee were
elected for the forthcoming season. There are a few changes to the committee
as listed below.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank
previous committee members now stepping down and taking a well deserved
rest.
There are still a few roles to be filled and we
would urge anyone interested to contact any of the existing committee for
further information.
Mini & Junior Officers
Chairman
John Earl
john.r.earl@btinternet.com
Vice Chairman
Mike Smith
mikejamessmith@msn.com
Secretary
David Darby
lydiadarby@propertysearchgroup.co.uk
Fixtures
Simon James
Simondrfc@aol.com
Treasurer
Vacant Additional Committee Members
Welfare
Angela Devlin
angelacolin1990@hotmail.co.uk
Registrations
Ian Jepson
ianjepson@hotmail.com
Clerk
Wendy Randall
wendyjrandall@hotmail.com
Sponsorship & Fundraising
Paul Smith
TBC Coaching Coordinator
Tom Kendal
tomkend@aol.com
RFU / Alliance Officer
Simon James
Simondrfc@aol.com
Kit
Vacant Kitchen
Vacant Older news
Daventry RFC
Awarded RFU – Seal of Approval Level 2


Daventry
RFC Mini & Junior section have been awarded the RFU level 2 Seal of Approval
status. The committee and coaches have been working hard meeting the
criteria. All coaches have attended coaching courses, first aid courses and
child welfare courses ensuring the players receive the best coaching in an
environment that is safe and progressive for young people to achieve their
rugby ambitions in.
The club
have worked closely with the East Midlands RFU to achieve the award and
would like to thank them for all their support.
The club
achieved sign off on 9th March from the Regional Rugby
Development Manager Jeff Mapp. The Seal Of Approval means that the club
offers quality rugby provision in a safe and child friendly environment.
Amongst other successful criteria the club have formed partnerships with
local schools and improved coaching and safeguarding standards in line with
RFU guidelines. I
What is the Seal Of Approval?
The Rugby
Football Union has introduced the Seal of Approval as a method of examining,
maintaining and improving the provision of rugby in the youth section of a
rugby club. It aims to recognise the effort and achievement of those clubs
that reach and maintain the required standard to meet the various levels of
the Seal of Approval.
The Seal
of Approval will be used to satisfy the Active Sports Club Registration
Criteria for those clubs involved in delivery of the Active Sports Rugby
Union Programme.
The
criteria for the Sport England ‘Safe, Effective & Child Friendly Club’ mark
is integrated within the Seal of Approval. A successful application for the
RFU Seal of Approval will achieve the Sport England ‘Safe, Effective & Child
Friendly Club’.
The
Programme is based upon a three year Level I, Level II and Level III Award
system in which a club will be assessed on its ability to provide a safe,
effective and child friendly club environment.
Having
completed the Seal of Approval Audit and Evidence File, a club will identify
activities or areas that require development over the next 12 months. The
club will then produce a realistic development plan based upon these needs,
whereupon successful accreditation will have been achieved.
By
implementing the first year development plan and having the second year plan
approved, a club will qualify for Level II status. The same process in year
three will lead to Level III status.
The Award
will be an indication of the quality of provision a club offers, and its
commitment to the continued development of young rugby players. A club will
receive certification to confirm accreditation, both from the Rugby Football
Union and Sport England.
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Wales Tour 2009. - Update
Under 10's win Welsh Festival of
Rugby!!!
At the end of March Daventry took nearly
150 players, coaches and parents to Rhyl for the Team Tours Direct
Welsh Festival of Rugby.
Age groups represented included,
under 9's, 10's, 11's, 12's 13's, 14's & 16's. All teams put up a great showing and
handled the difference in the Welsh rules to put up brave displays.
However, we must recognise the
total success of the under 10's in winning the Challenge Cup for the 3rd year
running .
Well done to all
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Training
The pre-season training commenced on Sunday
6th
September with a 4 week period for registration and training to be completed, before we begin matches.
Please ensure you are fully
registered as soon as possible. If you were registered last year, all you need
do is fill in simple form and hand the sub's over. If you are a new member, we
need two passport sized photo's to go with the forms.
We only have two weeks to go before our first fixtures (5th
October), so it is
vital that this is done before the first match as unregistered player are not
allowed to play.
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End of Season Dinner and awards
Well a great time was had by all and the
food was excellent. It was well deserved after such a superb season.
Congratulations need to go to the following
who won the various awards on offer.
Volunteer of the year: Pink Ladies - for
their excellent work in the kitchen this year
Junior Clubman of the year - Sam Pursey
Mini / Midi Clubman of the year - William
Russell
Team of the Year - Under 9's
Well done all of you!!!
Older News
The Saints came to Daventry on the 16th

4 of the Saints first team players came and
helped train all the players and promote Rugby, fun was had by all.

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