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TONIGHT!! - PLAYER RECRUITMENT EVENING
SUMMER - PLAYER RECRUIMENT EVENING 2009-10 - TONIGHT!!
THIS EVENING'S EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE REGARDLESS OF INCLEMENT WEATHER!
Friday 3rd July 2009 at Kingswood Upper Playing Fields, Lansdown, Bath from 6.00pm - 9.30pm.
6.00pm arrive for 6.30pm Welcome & Introduction.
6.45pm individual age grade skills session with Lead Coaches
7.00pm Family BBQ and Bar Facility available
8.00pm Player BBQ
8.15pm Fun Rugby Target Golf (mixed ages, siblings & adults)
9.00pm Release
9.30pm Close
ALL current members and ANY NEW MEMBERS from all the Age Grades at Bath Youth Rugby Junior Section U13/U14/U15/U16 & Colts (U17-19) are invited to attend this fun rugby evening & Family BBQ.
Players should come in kit (clean trainers) - bring a mate! There will be age grade skill sessions, some touch rugby, "rugby golf", and a chance to meet fellow players, and the appointed Age Grade coaches and Team Managers for next season.
If you are thinking about joining Bath Youth Rugby for the season 2009-10, then this is an opportunity for you, and your parents, to come and see how we operate. It is not a trial!
Age Grade pre-season arrangements will be announced at this Recruitment Session. Pre-season coaching will commence Friday 10th July 2009 (6.30pm-8.30pm) at Kingswood, and Friday evenings thereafter throughout the Summer.
If you are a coach, or referee, or adminstrator, wishing to be part of Bath Youth Rugby Junior Section, then please come along to out Recruitment Friday and introduce yourself.
Any queries - please email contact John HARRISON: harrison@bathyouthrugby.co.uk
Posted on: 2009-07-03
BYR Junior FIXTURES 2009-10
Draft Bath Junior Fixtures for 2009-10 have been completed.
There are a couple of ammendments which need attention, relating to specific age grades concentration of consecutive matches. The Fixture List will be published as soon as possible. [Thanks to Andy Polson for all his efforts]
Once published, the Up-to-Date BYR Junior Section Fixture List will be viewed through the link on left of Web Page - "Junior Fixtures".
NOTE: Please monitor your age grade JUNIOR FIXTURES as this is the central record of fixtures, and it is this record which is amended as fixture alterations arise.
We make every attempt to comply with the RFU Structured Season, and with the RFU directive (enforced by our CB Somerset RFU) that individual age grade players will play no more more than 17 club and 17 school fixtures per season. We do not adopt a policy of fixures every Sunday, important daylight coaching sessions take place on some Sundays.
As the season progresses, with poor weather, cup competitions etc, some matches will be postponed, cancelled, altered etc, so if you are an opposition Club seeking a fixture with a particular age grade, please feel at ease to check our fixture list and make contact and we will do our utmost to oblige with a fixture, subject to the above RFU directions: harrison@bathyouthrugby.co.uk
Posted on: 2009-05-26
RUGBY COACH - come & join us - 2009-10!
Bath Youth Rugby Junior Section is always seeking NEW COACHES to join our coaching staff. (Female or Male)
In principal, you will need to be able to commit one week day evening and every Sunday morning to your designated Age Grade. The Junior Section provides coaching at U13 / U14 / U15 / U16 & Colts (U17-U19 inc). We aim to have at least three coaches for each Age Grade, so there is a bit of coach attendance flexibility.
Bath Youth Rugby are committed to coach education and this is a great opportunity to improve and develop your coaching skills. At Bath Youth Rugby the players are already committed to the cause.
Normally, we would expect you to have attained coaching qualifiaction RFU Level I, but in certain circumstances we can assist you in attaining that Level.
We encourage and support all our coaches to attain at least RFU Level 2, and to continue their coach education during their time with Bath Youth Rugby.
STUDENTS - coaching opportunity? It may be that you are attending College or University in the Bath area, and that a season coaching one of our younger youth sides will be an asset to your course, your personal coaching development and your future CV - get in touch with us now - we are prepared to help by financing you through your RFU Level I coaching course! If a couple of you want to come together and coach the same age grade that can be arranged.
PLAYERS - thinking of entering formal coaching for the first time? It may be that you are a player, who is thinking about "getting into adult coaching", possibly with the intention of coaching at your own club - but your own club (where everyone knows you!) might not be the best place for you to start your coaching devlopment, a supported season coaching a youth squad might provide a stable base - Get in touch and talk it through!
One of the big "coaching pluses" at Bath Youth Rugby is that as a coach, that is exactly what you will be required to do - every Age Grade has a Team Manager who deals with all administration - so you will not be required to be on the telephone every evening trying to sort things out!
NB: Please be aware that none of our coaching staff are paid for their services, we are prepared to consider out-of-pocket expenses on an individual basis. All our coaches and administrators must be RFU CRB checked.
If you (and a mate!) are slightly interested and would like more information....get in touch with John HARRISON (Chairman):
Harrison@bathyouthrugby.co.uk
Posted on: 2009-05-23
RUGBY LAWS..... QUIZ Link
So you reckon you know the laws..............?
Have a bit of fun and test your own knowledge of the Rugby Laws - it is free, you don't have to register, and you can play right now..............
Hit the top link in our Links Column (to the right): "Play the Quiz.... Learn the Laws"
Then hit: "Quiz"
Then scroll to foot of screen, hit blue box: "Enter the Quiz" .......... and your on!
GOOD LUCK!
Posted on: 2009-05-23
BATH U14 !!WIN!! Somerset County U14 CUP
BATH U14 won the Somerset County U14 Cup Final on Saturday 2nd May 2009 on the Bath Rec Premiership Pitch - Bath U14 (38points) v (7 points) Weston U14
With a display of running rugby from both sides, Bath U14 had the upper hand in possession, and dominated the play with excellent off-loading.
Prior to the match the Bath U14 shirt sponsrs, "Bath AUDI" displayed their continuing support by arranging for their "Bath AUDI" rugby car to be at the Rec, with Bath Rugby Premiership stars, Alex CROCKETT, Michael LIPMAN, Mike BAXTER and Michael CLAASSENS in attendance for a photograph opportunity.
Many thanks are due to Mr Christian THOMAS of Bath AUDI - Roman Way, Bath Business Park, Peasedown St. John Bath, BA2 8SG - Tel: 01761 438300 particulalry for his part in arranging this valued shirt sponsorship.
If any player would like more information about joining age grades at Bath Junior Section (U13-19) please contact harrison@bathyouthrugby.co.uk
Posted on: 2009-05-10
Bath Colts collect silverware - Bristol League
Shirt Sponsored by "Clifford Construction" of Midsomer Norton, the Bath Colts won the Bristol Combination Colts League 2008-09, and on Sunday 26th April 2009 in a keenly contested Cup Final match, Bristol Colts were defeated as Bath Colts won the Bristol Combination Colts Cup Final.
Thanks to all those at Broad Plain RFC (Bristol) who hosted the event.
Bristol RDO James Farndon did the honours and presented the League Cup and the Finals Cup to the Bath Colts Squad. Many thanks to the Colts' coaches, Messrs Hanham, Woodland & Evans for their input and coaching skills, and to Team Manager Mark Edwards for steering the Squad!
Bath Colts look forward to participating in the League next season. Thanks are due to all the Colts sides in the Bristol Combination League, which provides 12-14 Sunday matches a season - the League is a well-administered affair and provides a high standard of local Colts rugby.
Finally, sincere thanks are registered to League administrator Dianne CANN. (Any Colts Squad considering joining next season's Bristol Combination Colts League should contact Dianne: dc007g6525@blueyonder.co.uk )
Posted on: 2009-05-04
BATH COLTS - FINALISTS - Portugal Festival
BATH YOUTH RUGBY COLTS - U18 FINALISTS in Portugal Youth Rugby Festival 2009.
The Bath Colts were defeated 0-10, in the Festival Final, by Crawshays Welsh Representative Squad.
The Final was a hardfought affair, providing the culmination of two days of sunshine rugby, in the heat of Lisbon.
Bath Youth Rugby Colts Squad - sent a selected 25 player Squad to the inaugural Portugal Rugby Festival 2009 in Lisbon, over the weekend of 4th & 5th April 2009.
Accompanying the Bath Colts Squad was be Mr Paul BOX (Somerset Referees' Society), and Paul provided a senior refereeing role at the Festival.
The Colts had a wealth of experienced touring staff - Lead Coach Dave Hanham and assistant coaches Kev Woodland & John Harrison were supported by Tour Manager Paul Breakey, Tour Treasurer John McMeekin, Welfare Officer, Mark Edwards, Tour Video Photographer Jim Hobby, and assistant Roger Hanson.
The Portugal Youth Festival 2009 had twelve participating Colts Squads, including six from the UK: Bath Colts, South Woodham Ferrers RFC (Essex), Bromley RFC (Kent), Crawshays Welsh RFC (Invitation Representative Squad), and Queen Elizabeth School, Carmarthen and Stockport Grammar School, Cheshire.
The matches were 15 minutes duration each way, and the Bath Colts played three pool games spread over Saturday (KO 11.10am & 1.20pm 3.40pm), before Sunday's knockout play offs, quarter, semi and final.
Match Results:
BATH 53 (9 tries) -v- Agronomia 0
BATH 50 (8 tries) -v- CDU Porta 0
BATH 41 (7 tries) -v- Alcabandos 0
BATH 19 (3 tries) -v- GDS Cascais 7 (1 try) - Quarter Final
BATH 45 (7 tries) -v- Stockport Grammar School 12 (2 tries) - Semi Final
BATH 0 -v- Crawshays Welsh Representative Squad 10 (2 tries) - Final
Posted on: 2009-05-04
!! TWO !! Bath Colts into ENGLAND U18 Squad
!! CONGRATULATIONS !! - two Bath Youth Rugby Colts have been selected into the national ENGLAND U18 Squad -
Chris COOK, scrum half, (Bath Mini & Juniors, Bath Colts, Millfield School, Somerset U18 & SW England U18)
Olly ROBINSON, flanker, (Bath Mini & Juniors, Bath Colts, Prior Park College, Bath Rugby Academy, Somerset U18 & SW England U18)
Chris & Olly (from the same rugby age grade) have played together for 12 seasons progressing from Bath Minis & Juniors through to Bath Colts, and playing representative age grade rugby for Somerset County and SW England, and now into the England U18 Squad!
Olly & Chris played in both England U18 Festival matches held at Moseley RFC (1st-4th January 2009). The SW Division, having been narrowly defeated in the first match by the North (18-21), soundly defeated the Midlands Division (39-7).
Openside flanker, Olly, who played England "A" at U16 level and remains a member of the Bath Academy (EPDG), captained the SW against the Midlands. At the current time, scrum-half Chris is not attached to a Rugby Academy. (Well done guys!)
www.bathrugby.co.uk/7472.php - Bath Rugby website article.
www.rfu.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/RFUHome.News_Detail/StoryID/21582 - RFU article
www.rfu.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/RFUHome.News_Detail/StoryID/21577 - RFU article
Additionally, two more Bath Colts represented SW England U18 Division also playing in both matches in the England U18 Festival held at Moseley RFC (1st-4th January 2009) - at this stage neither has been selected for further progression:
Tom HARRISON, tight-head prop (Hartpury College in Gloucester, Somerset U18 & SW England U18) and
Mike UREN, lock (St Brendan's 6th Form College in Bristol , Somerset U18 & SW England U18)
Both players have benefited from having been members of the Bath Rugby Academy (EPDG), at the current time, neither Tom or Mike are attached to Rugby Academies.
Posted on: 2009-05-04
Bath Colt - EVANS - Wales U18 Squad (No8)
CONGRATULATIONS !! AGAIN !! - Bath Youth Rugby Colt, Gareth EVANS, has been selected into the WALES U18 National Squad (x27 members) as a No8.
Gareth, who is studying at Hartpury College, Gloucester, remains a member of Newport Gwent Dragons Academy.
Last season, Gareth played international rugby for Wales U16 (No.8) and it is hoped he will repeat those international honours this season at U18.
The Wales U18 Six Nations Campaign opens on SATURDAY 21.02.2009 v France U18 at Soissons Picardie (Northern France) followed by a home fixture v Italy U18 at Aberavon RFC.
We wish Gareth well with his selection (Well done Gareth!)
Posted on: 2009-05-04
Junior Section - What's on this week?
1800hrs - 02.05.2009 - please monitor content of your particular age grade as information in this article is subject to change at short notice.
U13 - NO FURTHER ACTIVITY this season - AWARDS EVENING - FRIDAY 15th May 2009
U14 - NO FURTHER ACTIVITY this season - AWARDS EVENING - FRIDAY 15th May 2009
U15 - NO FURTHER ACTIVITY this season - AWARDS EVENING - FRIDAY 15th May 2009
U16 - NO FURTHER ACTIVITY this season - Through injuries Bath U16 have been forced to withdraw from the Newbury Tens Festival - our sincere apologies to Ruth at Newbury RFC. - AWARDS EVENING - FRIDAY 15th May 2009
COLTS - NO FURTHER ACTIVITY this season - AWARDS EVENING - FRIDAY 15th May 2009
Posted on: 2009-05-02
DOGS are BANNED on Kingswood Playing Fields
Please be aware that dogs (other than guide dogs) are banned from Kingswood Playing Fields.
Kingswood Upper Playing Fields is a private school sports' facility used by children, it is NOT a public area, there are signs advising the same, and regardless of how particular one dog owner may be there is always another who will not be particular.
DOGS are NOT permitted anywhere on Kingswood Playing Fields - please comply! Committe Members of Bath Youth Rugby have a duty to enforce this school rule. Thanks!
Posted on: 2009-02-15
THANKS! - Six Nations Curry Night - Rec
Many thanks to those who were able to attend ane enjoy a very successful evening on Thursday 12th February 2009, at Bath Rugby Rec Clubhouse where a Six Nations Curry Night took place, fund-raising for Bath U15 Tour to Paris at Easter.
After a reception drink, an audience of 120 enjoyed the delights of Beers and Curry in the company of Nigel REDMAN as he hosted an Evening of Six Nations Analysis, supported by rugby tales from guest speaker Matt PERRY. During the evening members of the current Bath Rugby Squad, Justin HARRISON, David BARNES, Michael CLAESSENS & Butch JAMES provided humerous input!
Once again, a special BYR thanks to Clubhouse Manager Dean Quintin & all his staff, and to the fund raising organisers from Bath U15, in particular Tim DAVIS, Peter ROLLINS & Andy POLSON.
Posted on: 2009-02-13
!! Bath U13 Squad - "STERIA" new shirt sponsor !!
Bath Youth Rugby are extremely pleased to announce a valued age grade shirt sponsorship for the Bath U13 squad by "STERIA".
On Sunday 1st February 2009 at a buffet lunch in the Bath Rugby Clubhouse from 1.00pm, the new sponsored squad shirts wiere handed over to the Bath U13 Squad on behalf of "STERIA" by UK Chief Operating Officer, Mr Mark COOK.
On behalf of Bath Youth Rugby, Mr COOK was presented with a framed "STERIA" sponsor shirt by former Bath & England Rugby star Phil de Glanville, and current members of the Bath Rugby Squad - Matt BANAHAN, Chris GOODMAN, Peter SHORT & Michael STEPHENSON - were in attendance, further supporting this event. Thank you gents!
Bath Youth Rugby are very grateful for the generous U13 squad shirt sponsorship provided by "STERIA" , particulalry as this new strip sees a return to the more traditional blue-black & white hooped shirts of Bath Rugby!
"STERIA" is the leading end-to-end IT services provider in Europe for companies which consider new technologies a vital part of their business strategy, "STERIA" focuses on setting up strategic partnerships with its customers in each of its key markets:
- the public sector,
- financial services,
- telecommunications and media,
- retail,
- utilities,
- transport.
"STERIA" offers customers integrated services including consulting in core business processes as well as the development and operation of their information systems.
In October 2007, Steria acquired the British firm Xansa, and the new Group, headquartered in Paris, is listed on the Euronext Paris market, the group employs over 19,000 staff in 16 countries, including 5,000 in India.
http://www.steria.com/
Posted on: 2009-02-03
The Bath-Cornwall Connection 2008-09!
BATH YOUTH -v- CORNWALL COUNTY
Bath Colts v CORNWALL U17/18 Development - Sunday 25.01.2008. (KO 2.30pm Kingswood Upper Playing Field)
Bath Youth Rugby are pleased to have been able to maintain our connections with Cornwall RFU, for a third consecutive season. Earlier his season, in September 2008, Bath Youth Rugby and Cornwall met twice, once in Bath for Bath U16 v Cornwall U16 - and once in Cornwall for Cornwall U18 v Bath Colts.
These Cornish club/county fixtures help foster longstanding friendships between the players and coaches. This season, at U18 level, several players from both Cornwall and Bath Youth Rugby, who have in previous seasons played against one another, have found themselves playing along side one another for U18 SW England Division!
Bath U13 v Truro U13 - ANOTHER Cornish connection - Sunday 08.02.2009. at Kingswood
Bath Youth Rugby look forward to a continuing relationship with Cornwall RFC.
Posted on: 2009-01-20
FOUR! Bath Colts in SW ENGLAND U18 SQUAD
Congratulations! - to four Bath Youth Rugby Colts, who, having been selected to attend scheduled training camps during December 2008, have all been selected to represent SW England Divisional Squad at the England U18 Divisional Rugby Festival at the changed match of Moseley RFC [B13 0PT], Coventry (1st - 4th January 2009):
Chris COOK [scrum half] (Bath Minis & Juniors, Bath Colts & Millfield School)
Tom HARRISON [tighthead prop] (Bath Minis & Juniors, Bath Colts & Hartpury College)
Olly ROBINSON [wing forward] (Bath Minis & Juniors, Bath Colts, Bath Academy & Prior Park College)
Mike UREN [lock] (Keynsham RFC, Bath U16, Bath Colts & St Brendans 6th Form College)
[Amazingly, for U18 aged players, this is the 12th consecutive season that Chris, Tom & Olly have been playing rugby together for Bath Youth Rugby!]
www.rfu.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/RFUHome.News_Detail/StoryID/21562 - article RFU wesbsite
www.bathrugby.com/7418.php - article Bath Rugby website
www.thisisbath.co.uk/localrugby/Bath-quartet-win-ups/article-538831-detail/article.html - article Bath Chronicle
The selection process for inclusion in the SW England U18 Divisional Squad takes place throughout the SW County Championship. The 2008 Somerset U18, 30-man squad contained 17 players from Bath Colts, and Somerset won the SW County Championship, defeating Devon U18 (10-3), Cornwall U18 (40-0) and Gloucestershire U18 (29-13)
SW England Divisional selection culminates in invitation to SW England Trials, which took place on Sunday 23rd November 2008; alphabetical congratulations to the seven Bath Youth Rugby Colts who attended this trial:
Chris COOK [9] (Bath Minis & Juniors, Bath Colts & Millfield School)
Sam HARRISON [12] (Bath Minis & Juniors, Bath Colts & Hartpury College)
Tom HARRISON [3] (Bath Minis & Juniors, Bath Colts & Hartpury College)
Olly ROBINSON [7] (Bath Minis & Juniors, Bath Colts, Bath Academy & Prior Park College)
Mike UREN [4] (Keynsham RFC, Bath U16, Bath Colts & St Brendans 6th Form College)
Jackson SZABO [15] (Trowbridge RFC, Bath Juniors, Bath Colts & Colstons Collegiate)
Olly WOODBURN [13] (Keynsham RFC, Bath U16, Bath Colts & Colstons Collegiate)
All the participating Bath Colts delivered good solid performances during the final trial, but competition for places at this level is always high - disappointingly, Olly Woodburn, Jackson Szabo, and Sam Harrison have not been selected for further progression - at the current time - but watch this space! (Well done guys!)
Posted on: 2009-01-05
Bath U12 Tour 2008 - Fund Raising Sports Dinner
Bath U12 Tour Fund Raiser in conjunction with Lee Mears Testimonial Year, an evening of entertainment at a Six Nations Sports Dinner to be held the Bristol Marriot Hotel on Wednesday 28th January 2009.
Funds raised from the evening will be shared between three charities, Wooden Spoon, Willow Foundation, the PRA and the Bath Mini U12 Tour Fund.
If you would like further information please contact Bath Junior Section Tim Tayler (Bath U14 Team Manager) who is making up a table of ten, or contact Bath Mini Section Huw JOHN (Bath U12 Tour Manager) Tel: 01225 330296.
www.vultd.co.uk/dinners/lee-mears-testimonial-dinner
Posted on: 2008-12-15
BYR U13 player - SW England Prep Schools Trials
Congratulations to Bath Youth Rugby U13 Squad member Charlie BURWELL who recently represented Somerset Prep Schools when they defeated their Devon counterparts.
Charlie has been further selected to attend the South West England Prep School Trials on Sunday 07.12.2008 and we wish him well!
Posted on: 2008-12-09
Bath Rugby - Joe MADDOCK & Co - Bath Youth
On a freezing cold Tuesday night on Lansdown, Bath U13 & U14 Squads were privileged to receive a half-term treat in the form of a guest coaching session delivered by Bath Rugby New Zealand winger Joe MADDOCK, assisted by regular Bath Rugby United front row player Mark LILLEY and Bath Rugby Academy player lock Adrian GRIFFITHS.
In preparation for matches next Sunday 02.11.2008 v Wimborne, the three Bath Rugby guest coaches provided the young Bath Youth players with a floodlit coaching session which included quick accurate handling, fixing defensive players in attack, and clean presentation of the ball on the ground in contact.
It was a particular pleasure to have Mark LILLEY return to Kingswood to coach, as Mark is a player who played his youth rugby at Bath Youth Rugby, prior to joining Bath Rugby Academy. He has started this season atached to Division One Newbury Blues, but is regularly selected for Bath United, and is working hard in the hope of attaining Bath Rugby 1st XV selection. We wish him well!
Bath Youth Rugby wish to record sincere thanks to these players for giving so freely of their time and experience to "grass roots" rugby (particularly on a night of such foul weather!) and we extend additional thanks to Bath Rugby (Pam Burke & Frank Butler) for arranging the attendance of the players Joe, Mark and Aide, and we look forward to seeing them again at future Bath Youth coaching sessions at Kingswod. Our thanks!
Posted on: 2008-12-05
BYR U16 duo on Somerset U16 County Duty
Bath Youth Rugby congratulate Ed ROBINSON (9) and Tim McRAE (8) who have been selected into the U16 Somerset County Squad 2008-09. We wish both well in their U16 County Representation.
Somerset U16 - SW England Chamionship remaining Programme 2009:
Sunday 30.11.2008 Somerset u16 v Gloucestershire (Aretians RFC, Bristol)
Please monitor Somerset U16: http://www.somersetrfu.co.uk/somersetteam.php?agegroup=16
In addition BYR U16 squad members, Chrsitian DAVIS(13/14), James INDOE(8), Callum PARTRIDGE(7), & Callum WALTON(2), are represented B&NES District U16 Centurions Squad in the Somerset District Finals Night on Friday 14.11.2008. Well done guys!
Posted on: 2008-11-27
BYR U15 - FOUR! into Somerset U15 Squad
SIX Bath Youth Rugby U15 players attended the Somerset U15 County Day on SUNDAY 23.11.2008: Matt BEVAN(7), Mike CLUBBE(15), George RUDDLE-HELLIER(2), Conor ROLLINS(9), Rhys REDMAN(7), Kieran SULLIVAN(1,3) - Well done guys!
Congratulations! - to the four Bath Youth Rugby U15 players further selected into the Somerset U15 County Squad 2008-09:
Matt BEVAN(7), Mike CLUBBE(15), George RUDDLE-HELLIER(2), Rhys REDMAN(7)
The first U15 County Training session is 15.12.2008 at Nailsea & Backwell RFC. (Please monitor the Somerset RFU U15 webpage for further details)
Additionally, Matt BEVAN has been invited to attend the Bristol Schools of Rugby programme. Well done Matt!
Eighteen BYR players took part in the U15 District Super Six Programme:
Alex BIGWOOD, Nick GREEN, Charlie JOLLIFFE, Christian McALINDEN, Dan RENWICK, James McFARLANE, Danny ROLLINSON, Matt BEVAN, Mike CLUBBE, James DAVIES, Rhys REDMAN, George RUDDLE-HELLIER, Sam HARMAN, Conor ROLLINS, Olly SHEPPARD, Kieran SULLIVAN, Tom WEAVER, Ben SUTTON.
Somerset RFU U15 Super Six Programme:
Since mid-September, local U15 age grade rugby players have been coaching together to form the B&NES U15 District "Centurions" Squad, to compete in the Somerset RFU Super Six. During the programme twenty nine players represented B&NES District in matches. The squad were runners-up in this year's Final of the Somerset RFU Super Six District Festivals, loosing 10-5 to the "Warriors".
Players in the B&NES U15 squad were selected through trials from players representing Old Culverhaysians, Bath Youth Rugby & Walcot RFC (as Bath District Clubs who have U15 age grade registered players). At U15 age grade, Somerset RFU Super Six Programme is one of the recognised player development pathways, through District Rugby, to Somerset RFU County Day, some to Schools of Rugby and eventually, for those selected, to County U15 Rugby.
Posted on: 2008-11-27
Somerset U18 - seventeen BYR Colts selected
The Somerset County U18 Championship Squad 2008-09, has involved SEVENTEEN (17) Bath Youth Colts selected into the named 30-man championship squad.
In a complete reversal of last season's Championship fortunes, Somerset U18 won the SW England County Championship:
WON 10-3 v Devon
WON 40-0 v Cornwall
WON 29 - 13 v Gloucestershire
On behalf of BYR Colts, thanks are recorded to the County U18 coaching staff Mark HAWKES, Andy QUOI, Tom THAI & Kev Moggridge, who have given freely of their time and skills.
Alphabetical congratulations to those 17 BYR Colts in the Championhsip U18 Squad:
Alex CLARKE(2), Chris COOK(9), Matt FOTHERINGHAM(10 injured), Nick GERRISH(11), Rob GRANT(9), Sam HARRISON(12), Tom HARRISON(3), Alex HAWKINS(1), Jake HOWELLS(7), Jonny NEVILLE(12), Joe PATRICK(8), Olly ROBINSON(7), Jackson SZABO(15), Owen THOMAS(1), Mike UREN(5), Mark WIDDOWSON(4), Ollie WOODBURN(13).
Commiserations to those BYR players who played in the Somerset U18 Squad "warm-up" matches, but who were not selected for the full U18 Squad, some of whom will have a further opportunity to represent Somerset at U17 in the New Year (2009). Well done all!
Posted on: 2008-11-21
THEFT personal property whilst at Rugby
Regrettably, attention is once again drawn to the recent theft of cash from a player's clothing, left in the Kingswood Pavilion, and theft of an iPod left in a player's bag when playing away.
Players are urged NOT to bring valuables to Rugby Sessions, and if it is necessary, to ensure that such valuables are safeguarded by a responsible person. Whilst "Valuables Bags" may be arranged at the discretion of the Team Manager or Coach, it is not the responsibility of BYR coaching staff to safeguard players' personal property. The same applies when we visit other clubs. Please remain vigilant.
Posted on: 2008-11-12
Somerset U17 Squad - self-nomination
Somerset U17 County Repesentation - attention is drawn to the Somerset RFU Website (link below) for U17 players who wish to make themselves available for selection into County U17 Development Squad (run after Christmas).
http://www.somersetrfu.co.uk/somersetteam.php?agegroup=17
Posted on: 2008-10-24
BYR players meet again - Bath Utd v Bristol Utd
THREE former Bath Youth Rugby players met on the pitch...............
Playing for Bath United, Tom Kessell, last season's Bath Youth Colts' scrum half played against Bristol United which included Ollie Hayes, last season's Bath Youth Colts hooker. Bath United fly half Luke Cozens also played for Bath Youth Rugby.
REPORT from the Bath Rugby Website:
"United stunned by first half Bristol try blitz"
7 October 2008,By Simon Clark
Bath United lost 50-21 to Bristol United at Clifton RFC last night.
A United side featuring players on loan from Newbury Blues and the Cornish All Blacks had no answer to Bristol’s first half try blitz as the home side scored six tries before the break and with added conversions, were 43-0 down at half-time.
The second half belonged to Bath and tries from flanker Adrian Griffiths, centre Mike Ward and replacement Tom Kessell helped close the gap. Fly half Luke Cozens successfully converted all three tries to make the score 43-21.
However in the dying minutes of the game, Bristol added one more converted try when hooker Ollie Hayes scored.
Posted on: 2008-10-07
BYR Colts SELECTED- Somerset U18 v Munster U19
Congratulations to ELEVEN (11) BYR Colts players selected to represent Somerset U18 v Munster Schools U19 on Sunday 21st September 2008 (KO 11.00am) Weston-super-Mare RFC.
Commiserations to those BYR players who were not selected for this first match - there is still time - this match is just the first of three Somerset U18 "preparation matches" in readiness for selction into the U18 County Championship Programme 2008-09.
Alphabetical congratulations are extended to Bath Youth Rugby Colts’ contingent selected for this first match:
Fotheringham(10), Gerrish(11), Grant(9), Harrison S(12), Harrison T(1/3), Owen(3), Uren(4/5), Neville(10/12), Patrick(6/7), Robinson(6/7), Szabo(14/15).
http://www.somersetrfu.co.uk/somersetteam.php?agegroup=18
Posted on: 2008-09-16
Congragulations - former BYR players achieve!
BYR send congratulations to last season (2007-08) Colts scrum-half, Tom KESSELL in his recent rugby achievements.
Towards the end of last season, whilst still playing for Bath Youth Rugby Colts, Tom joined the Bridgwater & Albion Development Squad, and during the closed season, Tom has transferred his allegiance to Newbury Blues Rugby (Division One) and is in pre-season training with the Newbury Blues Squad, where Tom joins another former Bath Youth Rugby player prop/hooker Mark LILLEY (also Bath Rugby Academy). BYR wish Mark & Tom well at Newbury Blues in season 2008-09.
Congratulations to last season’s (2007-08) Bath Youth Rugby hooker Ollie HAYES (also Bath Rugby Academy), Ollie has joined Bristol Rugby (Premiership) and will be playing his development rugby with Dings RFC. In August 2008, Ollie played for Bristol Rugby at Twickenham in the 2008 Middlesex Sevens. A great start to his season, BYR wish Ollie well in season 2008-09.
Further BYR congragulations to two former Bath Youth Rugby players Guy MERCER and Ed JACKSON (both Bath Rugby Academy), both of whom represented Bath Rugby (Premiership) in the 2008 Middlesex Sevens at Twickenham, with Ed scoring a try against Bristol Rugby! http://www.bathrugby.co.uk/23_9172.php
Finally, on Saturday 23rd August 2008, Ed JACKSON (8), Mark LILLEY(2), Guy MERCER (bench), appeared on the Rec together as Bath United defeated Redruth. Congragulations guys!
Posted on: 2008-09-06
How the Season 2007-08 finished - Junior Section
U13 - Season finished - WINNERS of TAUNTON TENS FESTIVAL! - Well done!
U14 - Season finished - Six Bath U14 representatives in the undefeated District U14 B&NES Centurions Squad!
U15 - Season finished - FINALISTS (Runners-up!) Somerset U15 Junior County Cup - Three players at County Level - Well done!
U16 - Season finished - WINNERS Somerset U16 County Cup & WINNERS of TAUNTON TENS FESTIVAL & RUNNERS UP Ledbury 7s - squad managed to score over 1,000 points this season - Eleven players at County Level, three at SW Divisional, one International (Wales) - Seven players selected for Bath Academy U17 v England. Well done guys!
BATH COLTS - Season finished - WINNERS Plate Competition Bristol League 2007-08 - sixteen players at County Level (U17/18/20) one at SW Divisional and England U18 - Two players selected for Bath Academy U17 v England. Well done guys!
Posted on: 2008-08-21
U15 & U16 - B&NES District development squads
Somerset RFU announced (09.07.2008) the programme for the 2008-09, U16 age grade & U15 age grade B&NES District Development Squads - "Centurions".
This season, the B&NES U15 & U16 Development Squads will be made up from the correct age grade players representing local clubs: Avon, Avonvale, Bath Youth Rugby, Combe Down, Old Culverhaysians, Stothert & Pitt & Walcot.
Please Note: U16 Players who are successful and attain selection through the full Somerset County Trials (19th & 20th August 2008) will not be eligible to play Super 6 Development Rugby 2008-09.
Please visit the Somerset RFU website ["Super Six"] for details of the District Training dates: http://www.somersetrfu.co.uk/somersetsupersixhome.php
BYR Lead Coaches/Team Managers will submit player details from each age grade (U15 & U16) as soon as nominations are invited. We await notification from Somerset of the B&NES Coaches.
Posted on: 2008-07-12
BATH ACADEMY players in 2008 JWC FINAL!
In defeating Australia, Canada and Fiji in the pool stages, ENGALND U20 Squad progressed to the Junior World Cup Semi-Finals, where they defeated South africa (26-18) earning a place in the Junior World Cup U20 FINAL where they were defeated 3-38 by a strong New Zealand squad.
The England U20 Head Coach is Bath's own Nigel REDMAN, and the the IRB Junior Workd Cup has proved a stage upon which to watch the future stars of the International Game.
The Bath Rugby Academy had three players in the England World Cup Final U20 Squad - Nathan CATT (starting prop), Billy MOSS (benched prop, came on after 55 minutes) and Scott HOBSON (benched lock, came on after 55 minutes).
Full results and fixtures: http://www.irb.com/jwc/fixturesresults/index.html
Posted on: 2008-06-23
REFEREES - Entry Level Referee Award
Congragulations to Bath Youth players Callum WALTON (U16) and Bill FAIRMAN (Colts) who spent two days attaining their Entry Level Referee Award (ELRA) Stage 1 & 2. This is the first step towards attaining Society refereeing satus. We wish them well.
These Bath Youth players were supported by their Junior Section coaches who also undertook the ELRA qualification, - thanks to coaches Mike CURNOW (U15), Paul HURLEY (U16), Kev WOODLAND (Colts) and John HARRISON.
Bath Youth Rugby record thanks to RFU Referee Trainer, Harry VINCE, for providing an enjoyable and interesting presentation of this Course.
Posted on: 2008-06-02
ANNUAL AWARDS - Season 2007-08
Bath Youth Rugby, Junior Section Age Grade Awards 2007-08:
U13 Coaches’ Player Forwards: Jonathan SHELDRAKE , U13 Coaches’ Player Backs: Josh JACKSON, U13 Players’ Player: Ben TOMETZKI.
U14 Most Improved Player: Kierran SULLIVAN, U14 Coaches’ Player: James McFARLANE, U14 Players’ Player: Rhys REDMAN,
U15 Most Improved Player: Max TARR, U15 Coaches’ Player: Ben SIMPSON, U15 Players’ Player: James INDOE.
U16 Most Improved Player: Nathan CHALMERS, U16 Coaches’ Player: Anthony DANN, U16 Players’ Player: Mike UREN.
Colts (U17-U19) Coaches' Player: Bill FAIRMAN, Colts Squad Player of Year: Will BROWN, Colts Players' Player: Dave BOWLER (Colts Captain)
Thanks to Andy Polson (Team Manager U14) - and those around him - for organising this event, and to those who kindly donated some amazing prizes for the Evening's Raffle! - Thanks also to those who simply stepped in and performed as neccessary - Thank you! - Harrison.
AWARDS EVENING REPORT: The Bath Youth Rugby Annual Awards Evening was held on Friday 9th May 2008 in the comfort of the Theatre of Kingswood School. Lansdown. After a buffet reception, the guests and players were welcomed by the Junior Chairman and the evening’s formal proceedings took place with season playing awards made to every player, coach and team manager.
The award presentations were made by Jimmy DEANE (Bath Ruby Community Foundation) and members of the Bath Ladies Rugby, Maz ELLIS (player/coach), Kate EDDY (player/coach) and Vicky HESLOP (player & Bath Rugby Community Foundation).
Bath Rugby Plc was also represented by Mr Tim DAVIES (Bath Rugby Commercial Director) and the continued support for Bath Youth Rugby provided by Bath Rugby Plc was strongly acknowledged, with thanks, from the Chairman.
Bath Supporters Club were represented by Penny BRUNTON and Emma SPARKS
Although awards were presented to indviduals, the theme of the evening was the continuing need for a “Squad Mentality”. Short video presentations preceded each of the age grade’s season report. During the evening the audience heard that almost forty players from Bath Youth Rugby had played B&NES District Representative rugby this season, with thirty of those players going on to play County Level representative rugby (U15-U18).
From within that group there have been three Bath U16 players (Olly WOODBURN, Joe PATRICK, Jackson SZABO) and one U18 player (Ollie HAYES) who attained representative honours at South West Divisional Rugby, with Gareth EVANS going on to represent Wales U16 and Ollie HAYES (also of Bath Rugby Academy) representing England U18.
In addition, player's personal development path has been strong this season with nine players from Bath Junior Section selected to play for Bath Rugby Academy U17 v England U16.
Acknowledging the commitment of the players and the immense support provided by the coaches, team managers, administrators, referees, and parents was a common thread from speakers throughout the evening, and the Bath Junior Section reinforced its policy to support the development of student coaches from the University of Bath, and Bath Spa University, who have been coaching with us over the past two seasons.
Funds raised during the Evening’s Raffle have been donated to Tamara Johnson Trust Fund – Tamara, 26 years old, Bath Ladies Rugby player, sustained a serious neck injury in February 2008 whilst playing for Bath Ladies v Saracens. Tamara is receiving rehabilitation in the Spinal Unit of Odstock Hospital, Salisbury, she faces a long rehabilitation road, and support was pledged from Bath Youth Rugby. We wish her well!
Posted on: 2008-05-18
Bath Colts - County Representation 2007-08
Sixteen of the current Bath Colts players have attained County representation 2007-2008.
Somerset County at U17 &/or U18:
Adam BREAKEY(4), Doug EDWARDS(5), Bill FAIRMAN(1), Nick GERRISH(11), Sam HARRISON(10), Tom HARRISON(1&3), Chris JONES(2), Tom KESSELL(9), Jonny NEVILLE(10) Evan SAWYER(8), Paddy SHIPP(2), Owen THOMAS(3), Mark WIDDOWSON(5)
Dorset & Wiltshire County U18:
Luke HANHAM(2)
Somerset County U20:
Elliott BOOLEY(3) & Alex HOUREAH(6)
Posted on: 2008-05-13
!! Bath U16 - WIN - Somerset County Cup !!
Congragulations to BATH YOUTH RUGBY U16 Squad who won the Somerset U16 County Cup by defeating Weston Hornets U16 by 23 points - 8 points, played on The Rec - Sunday 20th April 2008.
BATH YOUTH RUGBY U15 Squad were runners-up in the FINAL of the Somerset U15 County Cup, played at Walcot RFC on Saturday 19th April 2008, being defeated by a strong squad from Avon U15. (Our congragulations to Avon U15 Squad!)
Posted on: 2008-05-04
Bath U15 players - County Representation
Sunday 9th March 2008, three current Bath U15 players, Adam McBRAIDA (15), Dan SALWAY (12) & Ed ROBINSON (9) made the long trip to Plymouth Albion RFC (Devon) to represent SOMERSET v Cornwall.
Adam and Dan are playing in the Somerset County A XV fixture and Ed is captain of Somerset Barbarians XV (Super Six Development Squad).
On behalf of all who have played with and coached these lads, we wish them well!
Next Somerset County U15 Match (H) Sunday 13th April 2008 v North Gloucestershire, further information may be found by visiting the Somerset RFU U15 Webpage: www.somersetrfu.co.uk/somersetteam.php?agegroup=15
Posted on: 2008-03-24
Bath Youth in Academy Development Squad
Alphabetical congragulations to the following seven current Bath Youth Rugby players who have been coached by, and selected to represent, the Bath Rugby Academy U17 Development Squad for a match v England Schools U16 on Sunday 9th March 2008:
Matt FOTHERINGHAM(10), Sam HADLEY(12), Tom HARRISON(1/3), Jake HOWELLS(6) Joe PATRICK (7), Jackson SZABO(15), Ollie WOODBURN(13).
Unable to compete through injury: Gareth EVANS(8) & Sam HARRISON(10/12)
Participating in this match will be a great rugby experience for these young Bath Youth players: the match provides the Engalnd U16 Schools a final warm-up game before England travel to Lyon for the U16 Six Nations Tournament. The game will be played at Cokethorpe School in Oxfordshire (KO 12.30pm) The Bath Academy fly-half, Tom Heathcote, will be playing for England U16 Schools against his fellow Bath Academy players (We wish Tom well with his International Duties!)
On behalf of all who have played with, and coached, these lads, we wish them all well!
Posted on: 2008-03-10
Bath Colts hooker recalled to England U18
Congragulations!
Bath Colts hooker Ollie HAYES (Bath Youth Rugby Colts & Bath Academy) has been recalled to the England U18 bench for international duty v Scotland. Ollie was one of three players from Bath Academy in the England U18 squad who took part in the 25 - 15 defeat of Wales U18, at Worcester on Sunday 02.03.2008.
Previosuly, Ollie has played for England at U16 level and has returned into England U18 International contention through this season's England U18 Divisional Trials.
Ollie was called to join the bench for the North of England in their close defeat of London & South East England at Broadstreet RFC on Friday 21.12.2007.That same weekend, on Sunday 23.12.2007. Ollie played a full-half for the North of England in their defeat of South West England.
Ollie's next appearance was at Maidenhead RFC on Sunday 30.12.2007 on this occassion he was recalled into the South West England Squad for their match against London & SE England. Ollie played in all but ten minutes of the match, which was narrowly won by London SE.
Bath Youth Rugby wish Ollie the best of luck with continued selection in the current England U18 programme! Well done!
Posted on: 2008-03-03
Bath U16 prop selected for England U16 Squad
Congragulations! - Henry THOMAS (Prop) has been selected into the final England U16 Squad
Henry is a product of the Bath Mini and Junior Sections, and currently attends Millfield School.
Henry was amongst four current Bath U16 players, Joe PATRICK (openside flanker), Jackson SZABO (wing), Henry THOMAS (prop) and Ollie WOODBURN (centre), who were selected from the Somerset County U16 Squad to the Under 16 South-West England Divisional Training Squads.
Prior to Christmas our four Bath U16 players travelled to Ireland to represent South West England U16 Squads in two matches against their Munster counterparts, and in January at Bryanston School (Dorset), Joe, Jackson & Henry took part in a further South West Divisional coaching weekend which culminated in a match in which SW England U16 defeated Scottish Exiles (15-3).
In a mid-January weekend session at Broadstreet RFC (Coventry), Joe, Jackson & Henry represented their Division when the trio were selected to represent SW England v North of England Division and SW England v Midland Division.
It is a great tribute to these four players that they have represented the SW England U16 Division. Henry is the only one to proceed further in the selection system, and we wish him well with the final England U16 cut!
On behalf of all those with whom Henry has played and all those who have coached him, Bath Youth Rugby wish him the best of luck!
Posted on: 2008-01-20
Bath U16 No8 into Welsh Schools U16
Congragulations! - Bath Youth Rugby take this opportunity to congragulate No8 Gareth EVANS (Bath U16) on being selected for International Duty with the senior Welsh Schools U16 Squad.
This season, in addition to his playing duties at Bath Youth, Gareth played regularly for Somerset U16, and was a playing member of the Newport Gwent Dragons Academy in their November match against Canada U17 International Tour Squad.
Additionally, along with a handful of other members of Bath U16 Squad, Gareth is a member of the Elite Player Development Group (EPDG) which receives coaching delivered by the Bath Rugby Academy (Lambridge).
This is a great experience for this young player, we wish him well! (Gareth has a v.proud Welsh Grandfather!)
Posted on: 2008-01-20
ELEVEN Bath U16 selected for Somerset U16
ELEVEN Bath Youth U16 players have been selected into the Somerset Schools U16 Squad. http://www.somersetrfu.co.uk/somersetteam.php?agegroup=16
Alphabetical congragulations to: Gareth EVANS - Matt FOTHERINGHAM - Charlie GOODWIN - Alex HAWKINS - Jake HOWELLS - Joe PATRICK - Liam PORTER - Mike UREN - Jackson SZABO - Henry THOMAS - Ollie WOODBURN
It is the Someset RFU policy that for players who are not successful in selection for the U16 Somerset Squad, there remains the possibility of an additional selection pathway to Somerset County U16 through the Super Six District Competition. The Super Six programme includes an 22-man represntative squad match between the Eastern Conference and Western Conference.
With no real explanation Somerset RFU have announced on the website that the U16 EAST v WEST confernces match is cancelled and will not be played. Clearly, Somerset RFU have failed to deliver the published and promoted opportunity and pathway for these U16 players. This matter will be raised with Somerset RFU.
Any other queries - contact Somerset U16 Head Coach Dave OWEN - 01275 848 579
Posted on: 2007-11-19
BRITISH RED CROSS FIRST AID accreditation
In an effort to further maintain pitchside safety for young rugby players, on Saturday 3rd November 2007 at Bath Rugby Clubhouse (The Rec) eleven Bath Junior Section staff attended a full day course and were accredited with British Red Cross Basic First Aid Training Certificates. We thank these volunteers for their time and effort.
U13 Andrew KNIGHTS (Lead Coach), Tim SHELDRAKE (Ass. Coach), Tim TAYLER (Team Manager), Clive GIBBINGS (Parent)
U14 Chris DAWSON (Parent)
U15 Paul HURLEY (Lead Coach), Mike DARCY (Ass. Coach), Jeff SHORT (Team Manager)
Colts Kev WOODLAND (Ass Coach), John HARRISON (Ass Coach), Mark EDWARDS (Team Manager)
THANKS! - Finally, Bath Youth Rugby record sincere thanks to Bath Rugby Plc (Dean Quintin & Dave Binding) for providing the facilities for this course within the Bath Rugby Clubhouse.
Posted on: 2007-11-08
Guest Coaches - Matt Perry & Martin Haag
The Bath Junior Section record sincere thanks............
Bath Youth Colts & Bath U16 squads benefited from a joint Guest Coaching session delivered by Matt PERRY (Bath Rugby Community Foundation) and Martin HAAG (Bath Academy Coach).
Bath Youth Rugby thank our guest coaches for their time and input, and we are proud to add these two Guest Coaches to the list of Guest Coaches who have given so freely of their time in delivering coaching sessions to Bath Youth Rugby for season 2007 - 2008, which includes Andy ROBINSON (Edinburgh RFC), Jimmy DEAN of the Bath Rugby Community Foundation and Nigel REDMAN (RFU).
Gents, your assistance is valued by our Club - we thank you!
Posted on: 2007-11-04
