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New Coaching Position – U18 Coach

17th June 202017th June 2020
by Gary Emans

Whitecraigs Rugby Club

U18 Coach

Whitecraigs Rugby Club is seeking an ambitious and experienced coach to take charge of our U18 boys’ team. We see this as a vital role in developing and retaining players, readying them for the transition to senior rugby.

Whitecraigs are a well-established club with top class playing and social facilities. We have a thriving Junior section with good numbers at all age grades. The Club 1^st XV currently play in Tennent’s National League Division 2 and 2^nd XV in the West Regional Leagues. Training sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with games on a Saturday.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the U18 coaching team. Whilst working with the senior coaches to ensure continuity and a clear pathway to senior rugby, you will develop and execute training which is effective and relevant to the player and squad development.

Applicants should have

Qualifications : UKCC Level 2 or equivalent
Experience as a club or school coach
An understanding of the Scottish Rugby technical blueprint
Knowledge of team attacking and defensive strategies, relevant to players ability
Ability to lead, motivate and challenge players
Effectively plan all training sessions, matches and season phases keeping the player at the centre of all plans
Availability for all training and matches

Interviews will be carried out with selected candidates and remuneration will be based on experience, qualifications and travelling costs.

To apply for this position please send your CV together with a covering statement detailing your suitability for the role to Craig Percival, President; president@whitecraigs.org

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 15^th July 2020. Interviews will be arranged shortly thereafter.

COVID-19

Weekly Lock down challenge

3rd April 20204th May 2020
by gary.emans

Our 2nd Whitecraigs Weekly Lock down Challenge pitting all our teams against each other in a squat competition.⁠
Submit the videos and photos to us all day and the winner will be announced later. #⁠whitecraigs #themighty #morethanarugbyclub #whitecraigsfamily #covid_19 #stayhome

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Craigs News 7th/8th March

6th March 20204th May 2020
by gary.emans

Good Evening from a crisp West Lodge,

Club rugby hopefully returns this weekend after the horrendous spell of weather we have endured over the past month.

The 1st XV take the trip along the M8 to take on promotion candidates Stewarts Melville which is certain to be a tough game for our lads. One thing is for sure is that, we may be stuck at the wrong end of the league, the team will not give up and keep trying no matter the opposition. One of the great things about Stew Mels is that the great Lions and Scotland Captain is very active in the Club and looks after the Senior rugby sides. It is heartening to see his efforts in putting something back into his Club.

The Rhinos make one of their rare appearances with a home game against the GHA Lions and the Cartha Camels (not their real name just made it up) – sounds like escapees from Edinburgh Zoo are playing at West Lodge at 13.00. Anyone wishing a game please bring your boots or if you wish a beer and want to watch marginally faster than walking rugby, you will be made very welcome. I am sure the bar will be busy with not so great chat and tales from yester year. All great fun and it is what our sport is all about.

Thanks to all those who pitched up for the Disco 70’s Fever. By all accounts a great night and greater marker for the Panthers ABBA Tribute night on the 28th March. Tickets from behind the Bar. Please support these Club functions as we need the money and also it builds Club spirit.

Scotland play France on Sunday at 15.00 and the new TV in the lounge has gone down well and the sound issues have been rectified. We have now connected the tv to the overhead speakers so the whole room will hear the game.

Only a brief message this week so enjoy the weekend and try and pop in to the Club on Saturday and Sunday, You will be very welcome.

Graeme

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Six Nation – New TV

19th February 20204th May 2020
by gary.emans

The lounge will be getting fitted with a new 65″ TV in the coming days and will be ready for this weekends six nation games. Come down and enjoy the game, 2.15pm KO.

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Craigs News 15th/16th February

14th February 20204th May 2020
by Graeme Scott

Good Evening from a wintry West Lodge, It has been a while since our last newsletter but we will commence again but not every week. One of the issues with a newsletter is that you need news! There has been a drop off in Club information getting to me so if any section in the Club wants their news to be circulated to the members, please e-mail secretary@whitecraigs.org.

The awful weather recently has meant there has not been much rugby played in January. The 1st XV return to action (hopefully) on Saturday with an away game to Hamilton with a 3pm kick off.

Believe it or not the 2ndXV have their last scheduled game of the season at home on Saturday against Dalziel at home with kick off at 3pm. The 2nd XV have already won their league in convincing style and congratulations to them.

The under 18 team have a cup fixture at home against Cartha at home on Saturday with a 2pm kick off. On Sunday the u16s play GHA and u15s play West of Scotland both cup games with a 2pm kick off.

I am delighted to announce that Kenny Agnew has stepped into the breach and taken over the role of Membership Convenor from Mike Lamont. Many thanks to Mike for his years of patient and diligent work getting our membership system into a manageable system. Thanks Kenny for volunteering and there are plenty of other roles that need filled, so do not be shy contact Percy or myself – YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!

A couple of social items – on the 29th February we are having a 70’s disco Fever night with tickets available through the our usual social media. The ever growing women and girls section, Panthers are having a ABBA tribute night on the 28th March again with tickets being available through social media.

I am sad to report the passing of David Bean, last weekend. David was a long time member of the Club but his sporting prowess lay with the bat and ball. He played cricket for many years with Hillhead High School FP and was a regular attendee at our Spot of Lunch Club. His funeral will take place the Linn Crematorium on Tuesday 18th February at 12 noon. Our sympathies are with his wife Lynne and the remainder of his family.

Finally, please use our sponsors and mention that you are from the rugby club, it makes a massive difference when our sponsorship team are trying to renew with them.

Have a great weekend.

Graeme

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KITVENDR Store now open!

20th January 202020th January 2020
by gary.emans

We are pleased to announce our new KITVENDR Store now open!

The team at KITVENDR and Whitecraigs have worked hard over the last few months to bring you this exciting merchandise range.

Use the link below to visit the new store.

https://wrc.kitvendr.com/

#whitecraigs #themighty #morethanarugbyclub #Kitvendr

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Kitvendr Merchandise Sneak Peak

19th January 2020
by Gary Emans

We are excited to show you a sneak peak of our KITVENDR merchandise range.

Our merchandise launches online Tomorrow!

Keep an eye out tomorrow morning more info.

This is a great way to support the club and also get our brand out there in the community.

#whitecraigs #themighty #morethanarugbyclub #Kitvendr

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Whitecraigs Beer Festival 2020

19th January 20204th May 2020
by Gary Emans

More, more, more…..

Summer’s round the corner and this is not to be missed.

Get the date in your diary!.

Saturday, 27th June 2020.

The Whitecraigs Annual Beer Festival.

At Whitecraigs Rugby Club, Newton Mearns

More sunshine, more beer, more prosecco, more children’s entertainment, more Fun.

Give yourself more!

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Exciting Merchandise Announcement

16th January 202016th January 2020
by gary.emans

We are excited to announce that we have teamed up with KITVENDR to develop and extend our merchandise range which launches online next Monday! It’s a great way to support the club and also get our brand out there in the community.

#whitecraigs #themighty #morethanarugbyclub #Kitvendr

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