That was the message I was given yesterday evening about the Letchworth girls who went to Barbarian training the Sunday before last, from Clive the coach (who will also be the lead coach at region - so is not easily impressed!).
So well done girls!!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Quiz: The answers
A few people had a go at this - no-one go them all right, so here are the answers...
1. b) Steph - who played for "Scorpions", a girls team at Datchworth that folded about six months before we began
2. c) Mel. Yes - when you are injured and can't walk or find yourself having to get up at an absurd time on a Sunday morning blame Mel Hobbs. It was her wanting to have a go at playing rugby that started all this off... because I couldn't find her a team.
3. Hayley, Nichola, Mel, and Katie. Not Carla as several incorrectly guessed.
4. e) Last. Won one, lost rather a lot. Looking at who was playing you can only blame the coach...
5. d) Huge win - something like 47-12, and amazingly still our biggest ever win! The tries against us were also scored by loaned Letchworth players!
6. b) Nikki... by miles.
7. c) The much missed Ruby Sharp, who scored seven against Cheshunt at Chesunt in the first Herts Sevens.
8. e) Five. Looked like the casualty clearing station after a major battle - bandages everywhere.
9. c) Nichola. Amazingly enough.
10. Ampthill. But now that has been put right!
I'll do it again with some more contemporary questions later on.
1. b) Steph - who played for "Scorpions", a girls team at Datchworth that folded about six months before we began
2. c) Mel. Yes - when you are injured and can't walk or find yourself having to get up at an absurd time on a Sunday morning blame Mel Hobbs. It was her wanting to have a go at playing rugby that started all this off... because I couldn't find her a team.
3. Hayley, Nichola, Mel, and Katie. Not Carla as several incorrectly guessed.
4. e) Last. Won one, lost rather a lot. Looking at who was playing you can only blame the coach...
5. d) Huge win - something like 47-12, and amazingly still our biggest ever win! The tries against us were also scored by loaned Letchworth players!
6. b) Nikki... by miles.
7. c) The much missed Ruby Sharp, who scored seven against Cheshunt at Chesunt in the first Herts Sevens.
8. e) Five. Looked like the casualty clearing station after a major battle - bandages everywhere.
9. c) Nichola. Amazingly enough.
10. Ampthill. But now that has been put right!
I'll do it again with some more contemporary questions later on.
How it works: The National Cup
U14s (at Welwyn).
Depart c12.00, arrive 12.30, kick-off 1.30. Tournament due to end c3.30.
Four teams (Letchworth + Saracens + E Counties ("Hertfordshire Barbarians"); Welwyn, Uttlesford and Cramberleigh) will play each other in a round-robin group. The top two teams will qualify for the next round in February. Games will be 12 minutes each way.
There will be a draw at 12.45 to decide who plays when.
Getting there: Most people will have been to Welwyn - but if you have not, exit the A1(M) at Juntion 4 and follow the A6129 towards Welwyn. The check out this map.
U17s (at Saracens)
Depart c11.30, arrive 12.30, kick-off 1.30. Tournament due to end c4.30.
Six teams to be divided into two pools of three - draw at 12.45. Winner of each pool will qualify for the next round. Games 20 minutes each way.
Getting there: Bramley Sports Ground, Green Road, Southgate, London N14. M25 west to Junction 24, then A111 south for 2-3 miles. Just after the road crosses the A110, Saracens's ground will be found on the left. See map.
Depart c12.00, arrive 12.30, kick-off 1.30. Tournament due to end c3.30.
Four teams (Letchworth + Saracens + E Counties ("Hertfordshire Barbarians"); Welwyn, Uttlesford and Cramberleigh) will play each other in a round-robin group. The top two teams will qualify for the next round in February. Games will be 12 minutes each way.
There will be a draw at 12.45 to decide who plays when.
Getting there: Most people will have been to Welwyn - but if you have not, exit the A1(M) at Juntion 4 and follow the A6129 towards Welwyn. The check out this map.
U17s (at Saracens)
Depart c11.30, arrive 12.30, kick-off 1.30. Tournament due to end c4.30.
Six teams to be divided into two pools of three - draw at 12.45. Winner of each pool will qualify for the next round. Games 20 minutes each way.
Getting there: Bramley Sports Ground, Green Road, Southgate, London N14. M25 west to Junction 24, then A111 south for 2-3 miles. Just after the road crosses the A110, Saracens's ground will be found on the left. See map.
Meet and train with the best
On the 14th December any girls who play rugby in Hertfordshire are invited to attend a training session with the Saracens women players, including England players Maggie Alphonsi and Karen Andrew, at the Saracens RFC, Bramley Rd, Southgate. Training will be from 7.30pm to 9pm.
Afterwards there will be a free hot meal for all players, (adults may buy it for £1 a go), the bar will be open, and there will be photos taken with the Saracens women (which will be better organised than the session with the men's team!). The event will finish at 10pm.
For the photos we will need the county girls in their drill tops or county kit, which will highlight both giels rugby generally and the Saracens themselves.
If you can attend please let us know as soon as possible - by Friday 1st December at the latest.
Afterwards there will be a free hot meal for all players, (adults may buy it for £1 a go), the bar will be open, and there will be photos taken with the Saracens women (which will be better organised than the session with the men's team!). The event will finish at 10pm.
For the photos we will need the county girls in their drill tops or county kit, which will highlight both giels rugby generally and the Saracens themselves.
If you can attend please let us know as soon as possible - by Friday 1st December at the latest.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Photos from the Ampthill now available
The Threlfall Family album has been expanded again to include some exvellent pictures from Sunday's game (<http://www.flickr.com/photos/phil_t_photos/>). However Natalie's dad apologies for them appearing in reverse order ("I loaded them backwards!?")!
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Could you be a coach?
Steph, Katie and Nim are all now Level 1 coaches following their courses in September. Is anyone else interested? You have to be at least 16 on the date of the course - but even if you aren't yet think about it and let me know.
The game is desparately short of female coaches so we can get all sorts of grants to cover the cost (ie, you won't have to pay a penny), it will teach you more about the game - which will improve how you play - and it may well come in useful in the future, be it GCSE PE courses, or even earning a few pennies doing coaching in the summer months. Plus you can help prepare the next generation of Letchworth girls.
If that seems a big step there are also some one-evening courses coming up at Letchworth covering the coaching of tag rugby, plus a new "Start Rugby" course which covers some basic skills for introducing the game to new players. In fact the "Start Rugby" course is recommended for parents as well - more details about both shortly.
The game is desparately short of female coaches so we can get all sorts of grants to cover the cost (ie, you won't have to pay a penny), it will teach you more about the game - which will improve how you play - and it may well come in useful in the future, be it GCSE PE courses, or even earning a few pennies doing coaching in the summer months. Plus you can help prepare the next generation of Letchworth girls.
If that seems a big step there are also some one-evening courses coming up at Letchworth covering the coaching of tag rugby, plus a new "Start Rugby" course which covers some basic skills for introducing the game to new players. In fact the "Start Rugby" course is recommended for parents as well - more details about both shortly.
One week to the Nationals
Only one week to go before possibly our biggest test ever at U17, and an interesting day for the U14s as well. What is more the first time ever that the two age groups have had fixtures at different places on the same day.
For what its worth I think both teams have a good chance of making it to the next stage. Honestly. The U14s have already shown that Welwyn are no invincible, and in combination with Saracens should prove a match for all three of their opponents, and on paper a combined Letchworth/Sudbury team - even without Hayley - looks pretty tasty.
After all the U17s showed their strength in depth today at Ampthill. To go from 24 girls "on the books" only 13 for a game is bad enough (4 injuries, 3 scout campers, two "unavailables" [and a partridge in a pear tree..?]). But to lose in that all three of our players from last years U17 regionals, plus our single most experienced player and fly half, could have been a blow that would sink some teams - but those that were left completed the job in a professional manner. Gaps were filled, people stepped up to the plate and took the responsibility they needed to do.
The loss of Nim near the end of the first half, then Emily after that, shook things up for a period - without that the margin of victory (24-10) would have been far bigger - but shape was regained and the team held together for a result that was never really in doubt. Hopefully Joe will do a more detailed review later, but well done everyone.
With that experience next weekend I suspect Joe and the Sudbury coach are going to have some difficult decisions, not least because the total squad size is limited to 25. Its inevitable that some people will be disappointed, but it is rare we have to make selection decisions like this. Most of the time our aim is to give as much game time to as many of you as possible - participation comes first. But next weekend is different - its all about the result. Experience will be what counts - and if you miss out this time, then battle to make sure you make it next time.
See you all Wednesday... always assuming we can get to the ground in between the roadworks!
For what its worth I think both teams have a good chance of making it to the next stage. Honestly. The U14s have already shown that Welwyn are no invincible, and in combination with Saracens should prove a match for all three of their opponents, and on paper a combined Letchworth/Sudbury team - even without Hayley - looks pretty tasty.
After all the U17s showed their strength in depth today at Ampthill. To go from 24 girls "on the books" only 13 for a game is bad enough (4 injuries, 3 scout campers, two "unavailables" [and a partridge in a pear tree..?]). But to lose in that all three of our players from last years U17 regionals, plus our single most experienced player and fly half, could have been a blow that would sink some teams - but those that were left completed the job in a professional manner. Gaps were filled, people stepped up to the plate and took the responsibility they needed to do.
The loss of Nim near the end of the first half, then Emily after that, shook things up for a period - without that the margin of victory (24-10) would have been far bigger - but shape was regained and the team held together for a result that was never really in doubt. Hopefully Joe will do a more detailed review later, but well done everyone.
With that experience next weekend I suspect Joe and the Sudbury coach are going to have some difficult decisions, not least because the total squad size is limited to 25. Its inevitable that some people will be disappointed, but it is rare we have to make selection decisions like this. Most of the time our aim is to give as much game time to as many of you as possible - participation comes first. But next weekend is different - its all about the result. Experience will be what counts - and if you miss out this time, then battle to make sure you make it next time.
See you all Wednesday... always assuming we can get to the ground in between the roadworks!
Friday, November 17, 2006
U17 : Sunday v Ampthill
A reminder of the game this weekend. Meet at the club at 12:00 to depart by 12:15. Kick Off is at 2:00 and as usual Match Shirt will be in the changing rooms when you get changed.
Match Day Dress code must be worn by all.
Please let me know if you're not available or need a lift.
See you all Sunday!!!!!!!!
Match Day Dress code must be worn by all.
Please let me know if you're not available or need a lift.
See you all Sunday!!!!!!!!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
A league of our own?
Girls' leagues are beginning to spring up in various parts of the country. There's one in the North East, another in the North West, Surrey/Hampshire, Thames Valley...
So the question of whether we should have one in East has come up, and will be discussed in January. Ideas for models and structures have been requested and so I thought I'd let everyone see what I am likely to propose, so that you can all comment on it.
Essentially the idea is that all games should be full-sized matches, and to ensur ethis could happen clubs would be combined into "clusters" unless they had squads big enough to stand alone. One result of this would be that any girl, regardless of how many players there were at her club, would be guaranteed a place in a "cluster" team without having to move to a different club (which is what would happen if a league were based on just club teams).
Anyway - the full proposal is here - comments welcome.
So the question of whether we should have one in East has come up, and will be discussed in January. Ideas for models and structures have been requested and so I thought I'd let everyone see what I am likely to propose, so that you can all comment on it.
Essentially the idea is that all games should be full-sized matches, and to ensur ethis could happen clubs would be combined into "clusters" unless they had squads big enough to stand alone. One result of this would be that any girl, regardless of how many players there were at her club, would be guaranteed a place in a "cluster" team without having to move to a different club (which is what would happen if a league were based on just club teams).
Anyway - the full proposal is here - comments welcome.
Captain Vivian requests...
... that every U17 not in the county squad make themselves available for the Barbarians at Westcliff on 3rd December.
Apparently the turnout for the Herts Barbarians was a shade disappointing on Sunday, but they do now have a captain - Emily.
Last year the "B" team beat a full strength Oxfordshire side and was awarded the region's "county team of the year" title as a result. Several Letchworth girls made that happen - including Mel who scored the try that turned the game, and Sasha who... played her usual game. Next month it'll be time to do it again.
Should be an interesting day as Letchworth girls could appear in as many as four of the eight teams, if Fern gets into the East Midlands squad. Small matter of Ampthill, and then the National Cup first of course.
Apparently the turnout for the Herts Barbarians was a shade disappointing on Sunday, but they do now have a captain - Emily.
Last year the "B" team beat a full strength Oxfordshire side and was awarded the region's "county team of the year" title as a result. Several Letchworth girls made that happen - including Mel who scored the try that turned the game, and Sasha who... played her usual game. Next month it'll be time to do it again.
Should be an interesting day as Letchworth girls could appear in as many as four of the eight teams, if Fern gets into the East Midlands squad. Small matter of Ampthill, and then the National Cup first of course.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Ampthill... this time let's finish it!
Its the game that at least one person has been waiting for. Yes its Ampthill, Fern's old club, so that adds a bit of spice.
Not that it needs it really as at U17 level we have a curious history. They visited us last year and we fought out a titantic 0-0 draw, the game ending early in the second half due to an Ampthill injury. A few months later in Wimbledon the Hertfordshire Sevens team (mainly Letchworth) played Bedfordshire (mainly Ampthill). Result? A 0-0 draw, the game ending early in the second half due to a Bedfordshire injury - actually a girl from Surrey who had been lent to them, but you get the drift.
Basically the two teams have played against each other for a total of at least 40 minutes so far, no-one's scored - indeed if I recall no-one's come close to scoring - but we've put two of their players in hospital.
In practice the shape of our teams have changed rather significantly. We now have a full backline, and Ampthill have lost several of their best players 'cause they are now too old. They have some promising youngsters coming in at the bottom though. So we can be reasonably confident that someone will score this time, lets aim to finish the game, but mainly its about winning it for Fern!
Directions
Address: Ampthill RFC: Dillingham Park, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2HX
Distance: About 18 miles. Journey time: 30 to 45 minutes.
Note that we are advised not to arrive too early as there is a big minis triangular competition in the morning so if you arrive much before 1pm you may not have anywhere to park!
Not that it needs it really as at U17 level we have a curious history. They visited us last year and we fought out a titantic 0-0 draw, the game ending early in the second half due to an Ampthill injury. A few months later in Wimbledon the Hertfordshire Sevens team (mainly Letchworth) played Bedfordshire (mainly Ampthill). Result? A 0-0 draw, the game ending early in the second half due to a Bedfordshire injury - actually a girl from Surrey who had been lent to them, but you get the drift.
Basically the two teams have played against each other for a total of at least 40 minutes so far, no-one's scored - indeed if I recall no-one's come close to scoring - but we've put two of their players in hospital.
In practice the shape of our teams have changed rather significantly. We now have a full backline, and Ampthill have lost several of their best players 'cause they are now too old. They have some promising youngsters coming in at the bottom though. So we can be reasonably confident that someone will score this time, lets aim to finish the game, but mainly its about winning it for Fern!
Directions
Address: Ampthill RFC: Dillingham Park, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2HX
Distance: About 18 miles. Journey time: 30 to 45 minutes.
Note that we are advised not to arrive too early as there is a big minis triangular competition in the morning so if you arrive much before 1pm you may not have anywhere to park!
- Take the A507 west past past Arlesey, Henlow, Shefford, and Chicksands, etc.towards Ampthill
- At Ampthill stay on the the bypass (A507 ) towards Ridgemont.
- Past the industrial estate (on the left), take the right turn for Ampthill (B530, Woburn Road leading to Woburn St.).
- Ampthill Park is almost immediately on the left, with the Rugby Club on the Right.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
U14s: Extra games arranged
We have arranged an extra game for you to make up for missing out on a match this weekend (as Ampthill have no U14s). Unfortunately we haven't been able to swing anything for this weekend but on 17th December you will be visiting Hertford RFC.
They have lots of U14s apparently, but all very new this year (we beat them at Rochford) so should be a good day which everyone can take part in, regardless of you experience.
They will hopefully visit us in return on 25th March when we will also have Saracens and Milton Keynes U14s - so a small tournament!
As you know Nim Parnell from the U17s will be working with you on the next few Wednesdays. This week she'll be starting to get you ready for Sunday 26th when you'll be combining with Saracens (and a few girls from Eastern Counties) to take part in the National Cup qualifiying competition at Welwyn.
They have lots of U14s apparently, but all very new this year (we beat them at Rochford) so should be a good day which everyone can take part in, regardless of you experience.
They will hopefully visit us in return on 25th March when we will also have Saracens and Milton Keynes U14s - so a small tournament!
As you know Nim Parnell from the U17s will be working with you on the next few Wednesdays. This week she'll be starting to get you ready for Sunday 26th when you'll be combining with Saracens (and a few girls from Eastern Counties) to take part in the National Cup qualifiying competition at Welwyn.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Letchworth girls at centre of county triumph
Eight of our girls took the long drive to the middle of Oxfordshire (or "no-where" as someone in the back seat of may car described it) on Sunday, and all played their part in a massive triumph for the county.
At U14 level Hayley and Laura played hard on their county debuts as Herts won all three games against Oxfordshire (22-0), Essex (5-0) and Middlesex (15-0). Laura actually played for three counties on the day - "guesting" for Oxfordshire and Essex before pulling on the light green for the first time.
The u17s had two games - against Oxfordshire (won 40+-nil) and Essex (won 15-0). Six of our seven U17 squad members took part - only Steph's hand injury keeping her away.
At U14 level Hayley and Laura played hard on their county debuts as Herts won all three games against Oxfordshire (22-0), Essex (5-0) and Middlesex (15-0). Laura actually played for three counties on the day - "guesting" for Oxfordshire and Essex before pulling on the light green for the first time.
The u17s had two games - against Oxfordshire (won 40+-nil) and Essex (won 15-0). Six of our seven U17 squad members took part - only Steph's hand injury keeping her away.
- Laura was - I think - on the field throughout, proping superbly against a fearsome looking Essex front row;
- Katie played one half against each side - coping well with some "gamesmanship" (ie. blatant cheating!) from the Essex scrum-half who at times was sneeking round the back of the referee and ending up nearer the Herts front row than Katie was!
- Rosie and Natalie put in some good runs down the flanks;
- Nim dumped opposition players into the crowd as per usual; and
- Hayley - held back from playing against Oxfordshire - made up for it with a great performance in the second game, including a typical crash-through-everyone try from about 10m out, and might have had another one had she not been listening to the siren call of a team-mate calling for a pass ... which she failed to catch!
Both Herts teams looked scarily good - how good we will see on 3rd December.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
How well do you know your team?
How well do you know the team you play for? Its background, history, personalities? Try the quiz below. Answers in a few days...
1. Who is the only current player who had played girls' rugby BEFORE Letchworth Girls' was formed?
a) Hayley G; b) Steph; c) Ruby; d) Nichola; e) Katie
2. Who started the ball rolling that lead to the creation of the girls' section by asking where she could play rugby?
a) Hayley G; b) Nichola; c) Mel; d) Ruby; e) Carla
3. Six girls from Letchworth were part of the first North Herts girls rugby team at Youth Games in 2004 and four of those girls still play - who are these four "founder members"?
4. Three of those six went on to play for the regional team that winter... so where did that star-studdied North Herts team finish in the 2004 Youth Games?
a) 1st; b) 2nd; c) 3rd; d) 5th; e) Last
5. Milton Keynes were the first opponents... what was the result?
a) a big defeat; b) a narrow defeat; c) a narrow win; d) a big win
6. Who has played the most games?
a) Katie; b) Nikki; c) Hayley; d) Ruby; e) Nim
7. Who has scored the most tries in one game (seven)?
a) Nim; b) Hayley; c) Ruby; d) Katie; e) Natalie
8. We took an U14 and U17 team to the National Sevens in 2005. How many U14s were injured by the end of their first game?
a) 0; b) 1; c) 2; d) 3; e) 5
9. Who has not only played regional rugby, but also district netball and county cricket?
a) Mel; b) Natalie; c) Nichola; d) Carla; e) Emily
10. Only one match has ever finished 0-0. Who were the opponents?
1. Who is the only current player who had played girls' rugby BEFORE Letchworth Girls' was formed?
a) Hayley G; b) Steph; c) Ruby; d) Nichola; e) Katie
2. Who started the ball rolling that lead to the creation of the girls' section by asking where she could play rugby?
a) Hayley G; b) Nichola; c) Mel; d) Ruby; e) Carla
3. Six girls from Letchworth were part of the first North Herts girls rugby team at Youth Games in 2004 and four of those girls still play - who are these four "founder members"?
4. Three of those six went on to play for the regional team that winter... so where did that star-studdied North Herts team finish in the 2004 Youth Games?
a) 1st; b) 2nd; c) 3rd; d) 5th; e) Last
5. Milton Keynes were the first opponents... what was the result?
a) a big defeat; b) a narrow defeat; c) a narrow win; d) a big win
6. Who has played the most games?
a) Katie; b) Nikki; c) Hayley; d) Ruby; e) Nim
7. Who has scored the most tries in one game (seven)?
a) Nim; b) Hayley; c) Ruby; d) Katie; e) Natalie
8. We took an U14 and U17 team to the National Sevens in 2005. How many U14s were injured by the end of their first game?
a) 0; b) 1; c) 2; d) 3; e) 5
9. Who has not only played regional rugby, but also district netball and county cricket?
a) Mel; b) Natalie; c) Nichola; d) Carla; e) Emily
10. Only one match has ever finished 0-0. Who were the opponents?
Thursday, November 09, 2006
U17: Match Report v Sudbury
Sorry for the delay but here is Sundays match Report.
With what can only be described as the best training session we've had this season in the build up during the week, the girls arrived on Sunday morning full of optimism and took a very profesional attitude to their preperation and warm up.
With what can only be described as the best training session we've had this season in the build up during the week, the girls arrived on Sunday morning full of optimism and took a very profesional attitude to their preperation and warm up.
Starting XV: | 1 Randall 2 Hughes 3 Watson 4 Birch 5 Glenister 8 Parnell | Replacements: 6 Kelly 7 Vivian 11 Schipani 13 Threlfal 16 Jordan 18 Rayner |
Sasha makes "top 30" - Hayley misses out
Congratulations to Sasha for making the "TDG" - the select group of 30 U17s chosen from across the country for a series of special training sessions over the rest of the season.
No real surprise I guess - but the shock is that Hayley missed out this time (though she will have another chance next year - and indeed the year after).
Anyway - good luck Sasha!
No real surprise I guess - but the shock is that Hayley missed out this time (though she will have another chance next year - and indeed the year after).
Anyway - good luck Sasha!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
National Knockout cup draw
The draw for the National Cup on 26th November has been announced.
The U17s are in the South East group and the good news is that we don't have to go far - Saracens (Bramley Road Club House, Green Road, Southgate N14 4AB) in fact.
And who are we up against?
The U17s are in the South East group and the good news is that we don't have to go far - Saracens (Bramley Road Club House, Green Road, Southgate N14 4AB) in fact.
And who are we up against?
- Saracens/Fullerians
- Worthing
- Uttlesford/Hertford
- Welwyn
- Cramberleigh
The less good news is that the U17s probably be without Hayley, Nichola and Carla that weekend as they are due to be in Somerset with the Scouts.
The U14s are combining with some other Herts clubs to form "Herts Barbarians" and they only have to travel as far as Welwyn where they will take on:
- Welwyn
- Uttlesford
- Cramberleigh
In both cases teams have to register at 12.30 for a 1.30 kick-off.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Looking back and forward...
I'll leave Joe to review today's game in detail - but if you checkout the Threlfall Archive (see right) you can already catch up on some pictures of major events - including "blow by blow" coverage of Hayley's injury (1, 2, and 3 - picture 2 in particular might require some sort of "advisory notice".)
In the end it was a very close game - perhaps our policy of rolling players on and off in order to give everyone game time disrupted the "shape" of the team which might have made the difference? Who knows - but the most important thing in this club is that everyone who is available to play can play. Participation comes first - especially in "friendly" fixtures like this - and long may it remain so. Its the experience that matters - you'll remember taking part in games like this - this tackle, that run - long after the result has been forgotten.
But before ending on today I must say a big "thank you" to those U17s who helped out with the U14s early on. Its getting very tough to get U14 games at the minute (though we've hopefully got at least one extra game for them line up for next month - just waiting final confirmation) so any playing experience they can get is important, especially with county etc. next week.
And so on to next week:
In the end it was a very close game - perhaps our policy of rolling players on and off in order to give everyone game time disrupted the "shape" of the team which might have made the difference? Who knows - but the most important thing in this club is that everyone who is available to play can play. Participation comes first - especially in "friendly" fixtures like this - and long may it remain so. Its the experience that matters - you'll remember taking part in games like this - this tackle, that run - long after the result has been forgotten.
But before ending on today I must say a big "thank you" to those U17s who helped out with the U14s early on. Its getting very tough to get U14 games at the minute (though we've hopefully got at least one extra game for them line up for next month - just waiting final confirmation) so any playing experience they can get is important, especially with county etc. next week.
And so on to next week:
- For some - if they are fit! - a challenging day at Grove in Oxfordshire playing for the county against Oxfordshire, Essex, and Middlesex (12.30 start - leave Letchworth c9.30);
- For others a trip down to the lush pastures of OAs (St Albans) to seek a place in the Herts Barbarians U17 team for the inter-county tournament on 3rd December (1.30 start);
- And for the rest ... a weekend off (!?). Hmmmmm... Perhaps Joe can come up with some personal fitness drills for anyone planning to relax at home next Sunday?
Saturday, November 04, 2006
U17: Tomorrow
A reminder of the game tomorrow versus a combined Sudbury/Ely side. I don't think I need to say how importnat this game is!!!!!
U17s are required to arrive in our dress code and be outside the clubhouse by 12:30. The game will be kicking off at approx 2:00pm.
Any questions or if you are not available please email me.
See you all tomorrow
Joe
U17s are required to arrive in our dress code and be outside the clubhouse by 12:30. The game will be kicking off at approx 2:00pm.
Any questions or if you are not available please email me.
See you all tomorrow
Joe
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Tickets for England (men) vs Argentina at Twickenham
The Youth Section at Letchworth have available eight adult and seven children tickets for the England v Argentina match on 11th November at Twickenham, Kick off 3: pm,Ticket prices are £40 adult and £20 children and the seats are in the East Stand.
Tickets will be issued on a strictly first come, first served basis from David Roberts. Apply quickly because they probably won't last long!
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