Hove RFC Under 14s

Blackland Farm photos

noreply@blogger.com (Francois) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:57:00 +0000

Hi everyone,

I've just posted all the photos from our week end away.

please feel free to download any of the pictures.

Kind Regards< Francois

http://gallery.me.com/fsteque#100019

Training in July

noreply@blogger.com (Jay Holt) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:16:00 +0000

Training started again today with a good turn out. We will be running training sessions from 6:00 to 7:15 every Wednesday in July at Hove RFC.

J

No rugby at Haywards Heath Sunday 17th

noreply@blogger.com (Jay Holt) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:53:00 +0000

Hi all

Haywards Heath have called off all rugby this Sunday (17th Jan). If we can train at Hove we will, but at the moment it looks unlikely. If the snow has thawed by Saturday it may be possible so watch out for an update.

Cheers

Jay

Merry Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Jay Holt) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:15:00 +0000

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Sunday CANCELLED... but this time its the snow

noreply@blogger.com (Jay Holt) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:47:00 +0000

Hi again

We have heard from the club that all training is cancelled for tomorrow. I guess we all know why! Sometime soon the weather must change and we'll get a prolonged run of playing. There is no training on 27th so we will train again at Hove on Sunday 3rd January 2010.

Well, as we won't see you I'd like to wish you all a Merry Xmas from me, Fiona, John, Francois, Andy and Steph. Remember to keep the boys on a strict diet over Christmas... of chocolate and mince pies... with a rigorous exercise routine... taking your empties to the recycling bin should do.

Have a COOL YULE.

Cheers

Jay

Xmas party cancelled

noreply@blogger.com (Jay Holt) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:36:00 +0000

Hi all

The kids Xmas party on Sunday has been cancelled. If you were thinking of going sorry!

Cheers

Jay

RUGBY CANCELLED - Sun 6th Dec

noreply@blogger.com (Jay Holt) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:52:00 +0000

Hi everyone

I’m afraid that we have to cancel rugby again today. I’m really sorry, especially as it is so long since we played, but the weather is set against us at the moment.

Keep your fingers crossed for next week!

Cheers

Jay
Hove U12s

Your help requested. Please be generous

noreply@blogger.com (Francois) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:37:00 +0000

Hi,

I am growing a moustache this year for Movember.

I have decided to put down my razor for one month (November) and help raise awareness and funds for men’s health – specifically prostate cancer.

What many people don’t appreciate is that one man dies every hour of prostate cancer in the UK, more than 35,000 men will be diagnosed this year and that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK.

Facts like these have convinced me I should get involved and I am hoping that you will support me. To donate to my Mo, you can either: • Click this link http://uk.movember.com/donate/your-details/member_id/289260/

and donate online using your credit card, debit card or PayPal account •

Write a cheque payable to ‘The Prostate Cancer Charity - Movember’, referencing my Registration Number 289260 and mailing it to: Movember - The Prostate Cancer Charity, First Floor, Cambridge House, Cambridge Grove, London, W6 0LE.

Movember is now in its third year here in the UK and, to date, has achieved some pretty amazing results by working alongside The Prostate Cancer Charity.

Check out further details at: http://uk.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs.

If you are interested in following the progress of my Mo, click here http://uk.movember.com/mospace/289260/. Also, http://uk.movember.com/ has heaps of useful information.

Thank you

Francois Steque

Hastings Festival pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:41:00 +0000

Here are the links for the Hastings Festival pictures

Hastings Festival

If anyone is interested.. I use Picasa to store and manage my photos. It's a free download from here.

The latest version (3.5) has face recognition, it will search all your photos for individual faces and let you group them by person. This lets you see how your kids have grown through photos.

If you have a gmail (googlemail) account you can copy your photos online with a single click and either share them to one person on a private basis, a group of people or everyone in the world. It makes backing up your photos childs play. You can also download them onto another computer.

Haywards Heath Friendly matches

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:10:00 +0000

Here are some photos from the Haywards Heath friendlies.

http://picasaweb.google.com/HoveRFC1997/HaywardsHeath#

Hove Under 12s and BBQ 30 August

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:34:00 +0000

Hi everyone

Hope you all had a good summer (although I'm still waiting for the BBQ summer we were promised). We are now Hove Under 12s, last year in the minis, and thought I'd let you know what was happening (well, at least for the first couple of weeks!).

The 2009-10 Season Starts on Sunday 6th September and we will be on Pitch 3 at the kit store room end, http://www.multimap.com/s/jrDxex38. The first four weeks of the season will be training from 10.00-12.00 as usual.

Please note that Registration will be on Sunday 6th and Sunday 13th September. All existing members are being sent a renewal form next week - please bring this form and cash or cheque with you. Details of membership fees can be found on the website: http://www.hoverfc.com/index.php?menu=Club&submenu=Membership&ql=22.

The club is holding its pre-season BBQ at the clubhouse on 30th August, 2009. ALL club members and familes are welcome. Deano is providing the food, and there will be a live band during the afternoon. There will also be a bouncy castle for the littl 'uns. The event starts at 1pm.

So, if I don't see you this Sunday, I'll see you on 6th September

Fiona

Wasps Coaching Day - Hove Weds 27 May

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:21:00 +0000

Hi everyone,

We have been asked to let you know about a Wasps Coaching day on Weds 27th May at Hove for ages 8 - 14. The day is open to all clubs in the south Sussex area. Places are limited, first come first served.
Best way to sign up is online at www.rugbycamps.com/londonwasps

If they are a member of Hove and book online then they are eligible for a

£5.00 discount. They just need to enter WHO2009 as a voucher code to get

this.

Any queries please contact Russell Bolton at russell.bolton@wasps.co.uk or by phoning 01494 531122.

Fiona

Sunday 3rd May

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 May 2009 07:55:00 +0000

Hi everyone,

Sunday 3rd May is proving to be EXTREMELY busy with lots of other things going on apart from the Minis Awards Day.

As you know a lot of our squad will be missing through various activities, so we would like to hold a separate U11 awards day so that everyone can be present and give us a chance to vote for player of the year etc.

Can you let me know if Saturday 9 May works or if everyone would prefer to try and do it this Sunday at 1.00pm?

There is a Tag match for coaches/parents (parents you have been warned please bring suitable footwear!) between the age groups that should be taking place around 10.30 on the U10/U12 pitches:

Pool A: U6/U7, The Dogs, U11s
Pool B: The Rhinosaurs, U9s, U12s

There is a £1 per person match fee - and small people will be wandering around with collection buckets. This should be completed by 11.30 - so there will be a chance for kids to have a game of bulldog or similar before the Chinook Helicopter lands about 11.45 - then there will be club presentations at the front of the clubhouse by the Wing Commander to coaches etc.

There will also be a bouncy castle and hopefully a BBQ and of course the bar will be open. They are looking for volunteers to help with the BBQ - anyone willing please let me know asap.

Just to let you know there are also the following events happening:

10.30 - Hove U13 game Pitch 2 which needs to be finished by 11.45 otherwise the helicopter will land on them!

11.00 - Colts County Final - Pitch 1

2.00pm - Women's Final - Pitch 1

2.30p - Hove park old boys game - Pitch 2

not to mention a home cricket match!

Final bit of advice from the club is to try not to drive down as parking will be horrific - you have been warned!

Fiona

Sunday 3rd May - Minis Fun Day

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:16:00 +0000

Hi everyone

First of all well done to everyone who went to Edenbridge - the A's were the runners up in the Plate Competition (our first bit of silver!) and although the Bs did not progress into a final they played with a lot of commitment and against some very strong opposition - so well done to all and well done to all the parents for their stamina! Sitting in the sun all day is hard work!

This Sunday, 3rd May, is the Minis Fun Day at Hove. We are expecting a Chinook Helicopter, the pilot is an ex-Hove player, and it will arrive at 12pm and depart at 2pm. There may also be a tag game between coaches/parents of all age groups! So for those who are available please turn up for some gentle exercise and fun at the normal time.

In the meantime though it appears that many of our players won't be available on Sunday as it is the start of the cricket and athletics season. At the moment I know of the following who won't be available.

Freddie Nehls, Freddie Garth, Freddie Packham, George Oliver, George Turner, George Karous, Max Karous, James Hadfield, Luke Griffiths, Mikey Howell, Lawrence Wright, Sam Pfeiffer, Steph Pfeiffer, Zac Downey

If there's anyone else who knows they are not around next Sunday please can you let me know as soon as possible as this will affect when we have the U11s awards day.

Feel free to email fiona.nehls@btinternet.com or text me on 07929 325827.

I also wanted to let you know that John Wright, Lawrence's dad, has very kindly uploaded some photos from recent tournaments onto a Picasa web page http://picasaweb.google.com/HoveRFC1997 . The Wasps group photo from this year and 2008 are also on this page.

Catch up with all soon

Fiona

Sunday 26 April, Edenbridge - As & Bs

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:16:00 +0000

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone who went paintballing on Sunday has survived! Many thanks to Steph for finding the place and also to Nicky Turner for helping me with giving out the paintballs!!

This Sunday 26th April, we are all at Edenbridge. My understanding is that the following are available:

Backs
Daniel Adu
Zac Downey
Freddie Garth
Luke Griffiths
George Karous
Max Karous
George Oliver
Sam Pfeiffer
Davis West
Joe Baker
Dan Foulds-Holt
Oisin Harris
Freddie Nehls
George Turner

Forwards
James Cull
James Hadfield
Mikey Howell
Jacob Knight
Aran McDonald
Tom Healy
Miley Porritt
Henry Wallis
Lawrence Wright
Charlie Butcher
Sacha Eales

IF ANYONE FROM THE ABOVE LIST IS NOT AVAILABLE - PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY RETURN.

WE WILL ANNOUNCE TEAMS LATER IN THE WEEK.

In the meantime, details from Edenbridge Ruby Club as follows:

The Pavilion, Lingfield Road Recreation Ground, Edenbridge, TN8 5DY
www.edenbridgerfc.co.uk

ERFC are looking forward to your arrival for this year’s Edenbridge Mini Rugby Festival.

Keep your carbon footprint small and share a car!

CAR PARKING + 10 minute walk - I will forward maps separately.

Please park at Eden Valley School, Four Elms Road, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6AD and then take the short, 10 minute, walk to Edenbridge RFC, The Pavilion, Lingfield Road, Recreation Ground, Edenbridge, TN8 5DY

A free minibus shuttle service and will be running to and from the Car Park to the Recreation Ground. Priority to be given to the elderly, infirm, and to those with young children.

At the parking area there will be clearly identifiable Edenbridge Marshals who will direct you to the Festival Ground.

Please do not attempt to park in the vicinity of the clubhouse as these places have been allocated to referees who have been issued with special passes and to those with disabled parking permits. Police will stop any unauthorized vehicle from entering roads leading to the clubhouse and will not allow parking on Lingfield Rd.

Please also note the following:
· The fast flowing tributaries to the River Eden, with steep banks, run to the side and rear of the Recreation Ground. Do not allow the children to play by these streams.
The event, by its very nature, is in the public arena and participants and their parents acknowledges that recording and publication of images may ensue. The organisers reserve the right to challenge any suspect photography.
· Please remember to bring plenty of warm and waterproof clothing for players.
· There will be refreshment tents serving sausage rolls, burgers, hot dogs, soup, hot & cold drinks and sweets. Alcoholic beverages will be available from the clubhouse.
· Please note that NO BARBEQUES are allowed on the playing area as this is council property.
· There will be a display area for “RAM Rugby” selling rugby kit, gum shields, studs etc.
· DE Photo will be taking action photographs which will be available for purchase on the day.
· Remember: your players are your responsibility! Please ensure they are under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times.

Finally, the first games kick-off at 10:00. Please ensure you allow ample time to park and to walk to the Recreational Ground and to locate your pitch, etc. (We suggest 9;15 at the latest.) Why not arrive early for a sausage roll and a coffee – these will be available from 9:00!!

See you Sunday - please aim to get the ground for 09.15 at the latest.

Thanks
Fiona

REMINDERS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:59:00 +0000

Hi everyone

Just a few reminders!

1. No Rugby for U11s on Easter Sunday

2. Paintballing - Sunday 19 April -

Currently, the following are taking part:
James Cull x 2
Dan Foulds-Holt x 2
Freddie Garth x 3
James Hadfield x 1
George Karous x 1
Max Karous x 1
Freddie Nehls x 2
Miley Porritt x 4
Sam Pfeiffer x 2
Yoann Steque x 2
George Turner x 2 or 3
Davis West x 2
Charlie Butcher x 2

If anyone else wants to take part, I need to know by Tuesday 14 April. I will send out further details next week but be warned it is a prompt 09.15 start!

3. Edenbridge Tournament - Sunday 26 April

At the moment I understand everyone is available for this with the exception of:
Raffaele, Kian, Lewis and Yoann/Francois.
If anyone else is not available please let me know asap as we are planning to enter an A and B team.

4. Belated Congratulations to the arrival of Grace Ava (sister to Raffaelle) on 1st April.

Happy Easter!

Fiona

Remaining 2008/09 Fixtures

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:42:00 +0000

Hi Everyone

Thought you might like to know what's happening for the rest of the season.

Sunday 5th April - Staines Festival

Forwards: James Cull, James Hadfield, Mikey, Jacob, Lawrence, Sacha, Freddie Packham

Backs: Sam, George Oliver, Davis, George K, Max, Zac, Yoann

If you have not already let me know your availability - please do so asap.

There will be training at Hove for everyone else.

Sunday 12th April - EASTER SUNDAY - No Training

Sunday 19th April - "Fun Day" - Paintballing - Effingham
As there is no tour this year - this will be an opportunity for the kids (and the coaches) to let off some steam. We have reserved places at Deepwood - Fort Bravo (yes, honest!)
http://www.paintballgames.co.uk/centre/deepwood.html and hope as many as possible can come along - including parents.

Cost will be approx £17.50 per head to include:
Games from 09.15 to 4.00pm
Lunch of pizza (margarita or pepperoni)
Free coffee, tea, water
150 paintballs per person free
All other clothing/equipment included.

This facility will allow 10 and 11 year olds to play as long as there are some adults around. We are also looking into the possibility of a coach.

If you are interested please let me know as soon as possible and I can forward a brochure and map etc.

Sunday 26th April - Edenbridge TBC

Sunday 3rd May - Minis Awards Day at Hove

Cheers

Fiona

SUNDAY 29 MARCH - HORSHAM AND CROWBOROUGH

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:47:00 +0000

Hi Everyone

Sorry for delay in getting email out but have had a few challenges with availability etc.

Horsham - Festival
James Cull
James Hadfield
Tom Healy
Jacob Knight
Henry Wallis

Daniel Adu
Zac Downey
Max Karous
George Karous
George Oliver
Sam Pfeiffer
Davis West
Raffaele Milne

Crowborough
Charlie Butcher
Sacha Eales
Miley Porritt
Lawrence Wright

Joe Baker
Dan Foulds-Holt
George Turner
Freddie Nehls
Yoann Steque

The team going to Crowborough are going to have some subs from the other teams playing in this tournament as we don't have quite enough players.

As you can see we need everyone so any queries/problems please let me know asap.

Will send out full details for both tournaments to the individuals later today, you need to arrive by 09.30 for both festivals but, please, please don't forget THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD ON SATURDAY SO DON'T BE LATE!!!!

Fiona

SUNDAY 29 MARCH - AVAILABILITY

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:09:00 +0000

Hi everyone - hope all of those who went to Wasps have recovered from all that fresh air and had a good day (despite almost going home via Birmingham or being left at Pease Pottage)!

As soon as I have details on the group photo I will get that to you and if, in the meantime, anyone has any photos for the website please do email me and we will update the slide show on the blog. I have certificates for everyone and will get those distributed next time we are all together.

Onto next week............. we are trying to get two teams together. There is an A Festival at Horsham and a 4-way fixture at Crowborough for the Bs.

At the moment we are working on everyone being available with the exception of:

Freddie Garth
Luke Griffiths
Freddie Packham
Aran McDonald
Tom Healy

If there are any additional people not available, please can you let me know by Wednesday evening at the latest - thanks.

Fiona

WASPS Day - Sunday 22 March

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:12:00 +0000

Hi everyone,

Just to let you know that I will be sending around an email with further details on the Wasps Trip on Sunday to everyone who has booked a place - but just wanted to let you all know the basics!

We need to be at the training ground, Royal Grammar School (High Wycombe) by 09.40 so for those of us on the coach we will need to meet at Shirley Drive at 07.30!!

Training will be at the RGS for 2 hrs - there is an opportunity for children to shower and change after the training session so please make sure any change of clothes/towels etc that are brought are clearly named. After the training session we will go onto Adams Park and anticipate arriving there at 12.30pm.

Refreshments will be available during the morning and it is recommended that you bring a packed lunch to eat at the Stadium. Please also note there is a bit of hanging around until the community photographs are taken at 2.00pm - you have been warned! Not sure of the weather forecast yet but needless to say please make sure you have sufficient warm/wet weather gear for kids and adults alike!

The coach will depart Adams Park around 5.00pm and we should be back at Shirley Drive by 7.00-7.30pm.

For those who are not coming to Wasps - there is no training and the next matches are on Sunday 29 March - As will be at Horsham and Bs at Crowborough. As ever, if anyone knows they are not available, please let me know as soon as possible.

See you Sunday

Fiona
07929 325827

Sunday 15 March - Festivals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:48:00 +0000

Dear All

We have two festivals this coming Sunday 15th March - and everyone on the lists below should have received an email regarding the appropriate Festival - if nothing has been received, please contact me asap!

West Sussex Festival - Haywards Heath
Daniel Adu
Zac Downey
Freddie Garth
George Karous
Max Karous
Sam Pfeiffer
Davis West
James Cull
Jacob Knight
James Hadfield
Mikey Howell
Aran McDonald
Luke Griffiths
Freddie Packham

Worthing B Festival
Joe Baker
Daniel Foulds-Holt
Oisin Harris
Rafaele Milne
Freddie Nehls
Lewis Steele
Yoann Steque
Kian Hall
Tom Healy
Alex Kirby
Miley Porritt
Lawrence Wright
Charlie Butcher
Sacha Eales

In both instances please be at the Festival by 09.30 and be prepared for wet/cold weather and have plenty of food and drink!

As you can see we only have squads of 14 for both these festivals so it is really important that everyone turns up - if there are any problems, please phone me on 07929 325827.

Many thanks
Fiona

PS - Will send round more information on the Wasps Day - 22nd March - after the Festivals.

Sunday 8 March - Training at Hove

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:14:00 +0000

Hi

Just to remind you all that there is training at Hove on Sunday. The fixtures for March are:

Sunday 8 March - Training @ Hove
Sunday 15 March - West Sussex Festival (Haywards Heath) and Worthing B Festival
Sunday 22 March - WASPS Day
Sunday 29 March - Horsham Festival and Crowborough Mini B festival

As you can see we have two dates now where we need all our players. If anyone is not available for 29 March please let me know otherwise I will assume you are available.

See you Sunday.

Thanks
Fiona

Sunday 1 March - Sevenoaks @ Hove

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:40:00 +0000

Hi everyone

First of all, for those of you who were at Hove on Sunday - Lawrence is fine - he had an x-ray on his neck and it is sore but otherwise all OK.

We are expecting Sevenoaks to visit on Sunday so, as ever, if you are not available, please let me know.

The club have asked us to let everyone know about the England vs Barbarians match on Saturday 30 May - details below and on Hove RFC website.

The club is able to purchase, on behalf of members and their families, tickets for an all day rugby extravaganza to be held at Twickenham on Saturday 30th May.

England vs Barbarians - Kick off 4pm - tickets include the County Championship Shield at 10am and Bill Beaumont Cup at 12 noon.

Ticket Prices - Adults £50 (2 for 1) and Juniors £10 - East & West Stands
Family - 2 Adults & 2 Juniors - £80 - North & South Stands

The 2 for 1 offer lasts until 10th March

If you wish to purchase tickets, please contact Andy Ward (andy@highlawn.co.uk) stating precisely how many of each ticket type you require - more details on the website.

See you Sunday

Fiona

Sunday 22 February - at Home

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:47:00 +0000

First of all - well done to the As at last Sunday's H Trophy and thank you to everyone who turned out to support them.

They started off with a great win over Heathfield (the first time we’ve beaten them for some time). Unfortunately we then lost to Haywards Heath in a tight game and although we beat Hastings convincingly (6 tries to 0) we lost our last game to Horsham by 1 try.

Tries were scored by Freddie Packham (2); James Hadfield (3); George Oliver and Zac Downey.

The group winners were Haywards Heath – the result dependent on their final game against Heathfield. Hove came a creditable 3rd in the group.

This week we will be at home and expect Crawley and possibly Shoreham (TBC) to visit.

I know quite a few will not be available on Sunday - if you have not already let me know, please advise of your availability.

Thanks and see you Sunday

Fiona

February/March Fixtures

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:28:00 +0000

Hi Everyone

First of all - sorry to everyone not involved with the H Trophy at Hove this week. I am afraid I have been unable to find us a fixture and we will not have sufficient space or coaches to undertake any training at Hove - so make the most of the lie in on Sunday! Of course if anyone wants to come down and support the A team please feel free.

I am also looking for some help with keeping score etc on Sunday (you get to wear a yellow vest!) - any offers gratefully received!

Fixtures for the next few weeks now look as follows:

Sunday 15 Feb - H Trophy at Hove
Sunday 22 Feb - Home - Crawley and possibly Shoreham visiting
Sunday 1 March - Home - Sevenoaks visiting
Sunday 8 March - Home - Training

Sunday 15 March
West Sussex Festival at Haywards Heath and B Festival at Worthing. PLEASE CAN EVERYONE LET ME KNOW, IF THEY HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY, OF THEIR AVAILABILITY FOR THIS DATE - REALLY NEED AS MANY AS POSSIBLE AS WE WANT TO FIELD TWO SQUADS ON THIS DATE.

See you soon

Fiona