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Micros Training 10th September and 17th September 2017

6th September 20176th September 2017
by Jon Jewitt

Hi Folks,

It was brilliant to see the competitive nature of the Micros coming out in the fixture against Cumnock last Sunday, which I hope we can carry on to other Clubs both home and away.

I won’t be at Micros for the next two weeks, hence the double message, however, training will take place as normal with registration at 11.15hrs and on the pitch/in the hall from 11.30hrs to 12.30hrs. Can you please get back into the habit of registering the players on arrival, even if you are late as we need to keep track of numbers, especially if a parent comes to collect their child and we haven’t registered them. I trust you understand the importance of this one act.

Can I also note that the weather will be as unpredictable as it always is, so please bring appropriate clothing and footwear for all conditions, internal, or external.

I would also like to put out an appeal to all of you would-be coaches… We are all volunteers and there is a role for everyone in the Club, whether it is on the pitch, helping with registration, or in the kitchen. All assistance is very much welcomed as it is appreciated.

Finally, we have a Women’s Touch Rugby Team now at Whitecraigs and we train on a Wednesday evening 19.30hrs on the pitch. Several of the Mums have responded and have had a great time. Feel free to give it a try and you’ll get fit too.

There is no Micros Training on the 24th September as it is the Holiday Weekend.

Yours in rugby,

Jon Jewitt (07989 502 810).

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Minis Wed 6th and Sun 10th

5th September 2017
by David Fernie

Training on Wednesday evening as usual at 7pm. Please remember gumshield and drink.

On Sunday we have our first away fixture of the year with a trip to Cambuslang. It is a 12 noon meet for a 12.30 start. Address details below. Hope to see you all there.

Cambuslang Rugby – Coats Park, Langlea Road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G72 8HG

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Micros raining Sunday 3rd September 2017

2nd September 2017
by Jon Jewitt

Hi Folks,

We welcome Cumnock RFC Minis to Whitecraigs this Sunday and they are bringing P3’s to play our P3’s. The P1’s and P2’s will train as normal.

The weather does’t look so good, so please make sure the players have the appropriate clothing. Registration at 11.15hrs, as usual and on the pitch at 11.30hrs for an hour. old will be provided as is customary when we entertain away sides.

See you all on Sunday.

Yours in rugby,

Jon Jewitt

07989 502 810.

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Craigs News 2nd/3rd September

31st August 2017
by Graeme Scott

Good Evening from a very picturesque West Lodge,

As the sun slowly sinks into the Western horizon, it is time to turn our thoughts to rugby. Yes, the season is about to commence at West Lodge.

There has been a lot activiity over the summer but Senior rugby starts in earnest this Saturday with the opening fixture in BT National 2 at home v Dumfries Saints with a 3pm kick off. There have been a few new faces over the summer with a couple making their debut on Saturday. We also welcome back Luis Barron after his foray to the other side of Fenwick Road and I am delighted to announce that our ever popular hard tackling South African centre Phil is back and looking forward to another season with the Mighty.

Our co-captains Stuart Pollock and Jamie Howarth will be leading from the front and will be demanding similar commitment from their fellow players. The coaching team of Stuart Henderson, Alex Edmonstone and new arrival Chris Reid are satisfied with the pre-season work and matches played but are awaiting keenly the first real encounter of the long season ahead. Kick off is at 3pm, the weather forecast is fair and the players need your support, so get to West Lodge – you can make a difference!

The under 18 team, led by new coach, Tonci Bursov, have already have one win under their belt in the Galant Conference – the small matter of Glasgow Hawks! You may wonder about the name of the conference but all the School and Club Youth Conferences are sponsored by Mitsibushi Motors and each conference is named after a model in their range. They play our near neighbours and close rivals GHA at West Lodge with a 2pm ko. So if you get down early you can support both teams.

This season we have a new Main Sponsor – Harry Fairbairn BMW and MINI – and we thank them for their invaluable support.

I would also like to thank all our other sponsors who will appear on this weekly e-mail and would ask you to support them as they support us. A list of the sponsors can be found on the web site www.whitecraigs.org , in the match day programme and also on notices throughout the Club.

The Minis and Micros are back at their usual time on a Sunday morning. The other Youth sections are also playing GHA on Sunday either here or at Braidholm.

Season tickets will be available on Saturday at the bargain price of £50 for the season. I will be on hand to distribute them and take the money.

The work on Pitch 3 progresses albeit slowly but it is best done correctly.

Saturday, also sees the return of the “Spot of Lunch” Club and we look forward to renewing our acquaintance with this band of rugby veterans. Extra Claret has been ordered, the defibrillator serviced and the local medical services are on high alert for the return on this merry band of men.

Finally, the subscription notices have sent out so please return your payment as soon as possible. For those who pay by standing order, please ensure that you are paying the correct amount and adjust your payment if needed. Please return the form if you have changed your category or any of your personal details.

Sorry to be so long winded this week but it is the first one of the season.

Have great weekend.

Graeme

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Minis Wed 30th and Sun 3rd

29th August 2017
by David Fernie

Training is on as usual on Wednesday. Starting at 7pm. Please remember drink and gumshield.

On Sunday we have our first fixture of the new season as we welcome Cumnock to West Lodge. We will meet at 11.30 for warm up and matches to start at around 12 noon. Again remember drink and gumshield.

Thanks to everyone who has been in touch so far about the registration. If your child hasn’t received an envelope then please get in touch with me. We have already had a number of kids who have fallen off the membership lists incorrectly. We need to have the kids registered with the SRU so it is important that we have the correct details for everyone.

Finally, a plea for help. As many of you know, the stalwart of our match day catering Lena has moved up to the Juniors. We have a great tradition of matchday hospitality. We are desperate for people to help out to make food for the kids (and more importantly the coaches). We are looking for simple food nothing too fancy! The club will provide funds. Home baking is also a big help as it can be sold to keep funds high. If you can help then please let me know as soon as possible.

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Micros Returns to Training Season 2017-18 Sunday 27th August…

26th August 2017
by Jon Jewitt

Hi Folks,

We’re back at training on Sunday, with the slightly earlier start time of 11.00hrs for registration and training (normally we register at 11.15hrs and on the pitch for 11.30hrs). If you are returning with a Standing Order for your membership, then you do not have to do anything, simply turn up, register and then we’ll be on the pitch until 12.30hrs. If you’re new, we’ll give you forms to fill in and your child can play with the Micros.

Due to the works on Pitch 3 we are going to be slightly congested, so bear with us for the next few months until normal service is resumed.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday at 11.00hrs.

Yours in rugby,

Jon Jewitt, 07989 502 810.

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New Season, New Principal Sponsor

25th August 201725th August 2017
by John Hamilton

The start of the new rugby season is fast approaching with the first league match for the 1stXV at home 3pm on 2nd September against Dumfries Saints.

This also officially marks the start of our agreement with our new Principal Sponsor, Harry Fairbairn BMW and MINI, part of the Arnold Clark Group. While they were previously a silver package sponsor, they have now kindly agreed to be our Principal Sponsor for the next 3 years.

Soon you will see the Harry Fairbairn BMW and MINI name & logos in our matchday programmes, on our website, on sign boards and posters throughout the Club, and of course on the front of the 1stXV rugby shirts as can be seen from the photograph below.

The Club is most grateful to Harry Fairbairn BMW and MINI for supporting us in this way, and it would be much appreciated if in turn members could support them, when purchasing a car, by taking a look at what BMW and MINI have to offer at their showrooms in Giffnock.

In the meantime, posters will be going up in the Clubhouse shortly featuring our new Principal Sponsor and showing the names/logos of our other 40 Sponsors for the coming season. We are also indebted to all of them and would ask that members give these businesses their patronage as often as they can. If you do please let them know that you are from WRC.

While many companies have renewed with us, and their names will be familiar to you, there are also some newcomers such as the Newton Mearns Retirement Village – which is sponsoring the back of the 1stXV rugby shirts – The DRM Consultancy, Royal India Restaurant, Caulders Braidbar Garden Centre, The Capelrig Hungry Horse and The Whitecraigs Golf Club.

With reference to The Whitecraigs Golf Club, we have an arrangement with them whereby the rugby club receives a sponsorship payment every time one of our members joins their Club as an associate or full member, at youth or adult level. So, if you are looking to join a golf club please consider Whitecraigs and if joining them let Davies Elder or me know so that we can claim the sponsorship payment.

Finally, there are currently 7 offers and/or discounts available to members from Sponsors and these can be viewed on the Club’s website under the menu heading ‘Sponsors’. These come from Arnold Clark, Nicol Estate Agents, Vets4Pets, Charles Frazer Quality Meats, Elegance & Beauty, Mearns Castle Golf Academy and McCarthy & Stone. Please check them out and take advantage of them.

Regards,
John Hamilton
Sponsorship & Advertising Sub-Group
email : john29hamilton@hotmail.com
Mobile : 07753 386 641

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Minis Wed 23rd and Sun 27th

22nd August 201722nd August 2017
by David Fernie

Training is on tomorrow at 7pm. One hour for P4/5 and 90mins for P6/7. Please remember gumshield and drink. We are currently short of pitch space due to improvement works so we are not sure yet where we will train so if everyone could meet at the seating area at the back of the clubhouse, it’ll save us hunting for kids.

On Sunday we will train at 11.30. It is also registration day. I’ll be giving the coaches all an envelope for each kid. Could you please check the details are correct, sign them and return them to me. If your child doesn’t get an envelope then they are not a member of the club (or their coach can’t read) and they will need to be registered. Please email me if this applies or if you know you aren’t yet members. You will understand how important it is to the club that everyone is registered as current members.

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Minis Return To Training Sunday 20th August

15th August 2017
by David Fernie

After a long summer break, we are back to Minis rugby this Sunday.

Hopefully for the last year’s players it’s simply a matter of finding the gumshield and giving it a deep clean and making sure the boots still fit. For the new P4s making the big leap up to the Minis it will be a great experience as they move to the next stage in their development.

On Sunday we will start on the pitches at 11.30. I have changed the start time to match in with the Micros to hopefully help out the parents who have kids at both levels. However it’s still one hour for P4&5 and 90mins for P6&7. At present there is a great deal of work being done on the pitches at West Lodge so we may need to make use of the ground around the clubhouse while this is completed.

As ever, we need volunteers to coach (especially the P4s) and to help out with match day catering. Our first home game is on 3^rd September against Cumnock so we need to get something organised by then.

Remember drink and gumshield and I’ll see you all on Sunday. Any questions, just let me know.

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Micros Return to Training Sunday 27th August 2017 –…

7th August 2017
by Jon Jewitt

Hi Everyone,

I hope that you have enjoyed your summer break and are looking forward to the return to training at Whitecraigs. We have our Registration Day on Sunday 27th August 2017, starting at the earlier time of 11.00hrs to accommodate those who need to register – the cost is £10.00 a month by standing order, or a lump sum £120.00. We’ll finish at the usual time of 12.30hrs. Remember, juice, rain jackets, boots and trainers to be prepared for the Scottish Summer! If you’re already registered and pay by standing order, all you need to do is to turn up and take part.

Things will be a bit awkward to start with at West Lodge as you’ll see the works to Pitch 3 is putting pressure on the space available for training. Pitch 3 should be back in action by October this year, however, for the time being we’ll have to put up with the inconvenience. We may have to bring training forward by half an hour to help with the use of the pitches until 3 becomes available for the other age groups again.

As ever, I’m going to appeal for volunteers as we’re a Club that is run by volunteers. There’s no major commitment, just give what time you have. I’m going to appeal specifically to the Mums out there to come and help so that we can send a positive message about female inclusion in the Game. We’ve already started the “Pink Panthers” female rugby touch rugby team (19.30hrs training on a Wednesday evening), so hopefully this participation will cascade throughout the age groups and Whitecraigs can field a full compliment of Women’s rugby.

I will ask our kit provider, PSL Sports to come along on the day so that new kit can be bought. Remember too that we do a kit exchange for those who have outgrown their old kit – and it raises funds for the Club.

I look forward to seeing you all on the 27th August 2017, 11.00hrs. All welcome!

Yours in rugby,

Jon Jewitt

President and Micros Coach.