CIRCULATED TO CLUB CHAIRMEN AND HON SECRETARIES
As we head into the new season, this newsletter will give clubs useful information from North Midlands RFU on a weekly basis (news reports dependant). We only send this to Snr Club Chairmen and Hon Secretaries and it’s imperative that this information is filtered through to the correct volunteers within your clubs.
News
- 3 DU Competition 2024/2025 – The 3DU Competitions Committee have agreed to revamp the traditional Senior Men’s Competition and introduce a new 3DU Senior Women’s Festival Competition together with the reintroduction of Competition for Boys at U15 and U16.
Senior Men
2nd October – Worcestershire & Herefordshire will host Greater Birmingham
30th October – Shropshire will host Worcestershire & Herefordshire
20th November – Greater Birmingham will host Shropshire
17th December – 3DU Final to be held at Old Saltleians RFC – other match venues to be advised
Senior Women
27th April – An inaugural 3DU Women’s Festival is to be held at Kidderminster RFC (subject to availability & confirmation)
Boys Under 15 and 16
8th December – U15’s Festival
16th March – U16’s Festival – Pre-festival development training will be undertaken for each group prior to the Festivals and venues are yet to be confirmed.
Further more comprehensive detail and arrangements will be advised by your respective Domestic Union and, subject to successful outcomes, it is hoped that these playing opportunities will be expanded – full details will be published on the website – 3 DU Competition 24/25
- North Midlands U20’s – players meetings are taking place this weekend – see below for the 3 DU arranged events and venues. Please inform the relevant players within your clubs.
- Preparing for the new season – With the start of the season fast approaching, we know it can be a busy time making sure your players and your club are ready to go for that first whistle. With that in mind, the RFU wanted to take this opportunity to answer the frequently asked questions they get at this time of year, by providing easy access to some of the support and guidance the RFU has available to community clubs. The information is by no means exhaustive and if you have more questions then, Community Rugby Help is a great tool where you can find answers and resources to help you and your club.
- Link: Ready for the New Season
- Age Grade Cluster Teams – If any of your Age Group teams – boys or girls, are too small for a full team and you choose to work with a team or teams, within the same age group, from nearby clubs, please be aware that you are now being asked to register details using the form on this link. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ebc1fdab09ff470da5497974c2615fd3
Please also read the documents linked within for guidance on best practice in organising and managing your cluster teams.
Judith Phelps (Chair of Governance) – phelpsfam2@icloud.com
For Information / Reminders / News items on website:
- Reminder of NMRFU FAGM on Monday 2nd September 2024 @ Kidderminster RFC at 7:00pm – all clubs welcome, please register attendance.
- NMRFU Age Grade Competition – applications to be received by 12 noon Monday 9th September for U14’s/U15’s and U16’s Boys.
- Social Rugby – Clubs have until 31st August 2024 to let Jon Critchlow know if they want to be involved in this program.
- Girls U16’s – Deadline for club coach nominations was 23rd August / Deadline for player registration is 30th August. For any further queries please contact – moiraboot@aol.com
- Safeguarding & RugbySafe Event @ Newman University – North Midlands RFU are holding this event on Sunday 22nd September – full details on website
- website link: https://northmidsrfu.co.uk
