New Kit for Walking Rugby

New Kit for Walking Rugby

Tewkesbury Trundlers, or Tewkesbury RFC Walking Rugby sporting their new playing kit after a grant from Bookworm in Tewkesbury. We’re now ready for our first match in the new kit next Wednesday against Droitwich Walking Rugby.

Walking Rugby is a social noncontact version of the game for all ages, abilities and sexes, a great way to keep fit as well as a great way to socialise afterwards. Tewkesbury train from 6.00 to 7.00 at Tewkesbury Rugby every Wednesday throughout the year and play a number of friendlies against other local teams. Further information can be given through emailing info@tewkesburyrfc.co.uk

Vacancy: Operations Manager (Closed)

Vacancy: Operations Manager (Closed)

An exciting new opportunity has arisen at Tewkesbury Rugby Football Club (TRFC). We are currently seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the Club’s daily operations and manage its business aspects. The primary duties of the post holder will include reviewing and implementing operational procedures, HR, staffing, finance, assisting section heads and ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the Club alongside the Management Committee.

About Tewkesbury RFC:

TRFC  are an accredited England RFU and Gloucestershire RFU club, and run a men’s 1st XV and 2nd XV teams, women’s team, and Walking Rugby for those players who still want to be part of the game! Our successful junior and Colt teams have over 180 boys and girls aged between 6 and 17/18.

Role Type Full-time,

Location The Moats, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5PG

Job Summary

  • Overseeing the operations of the Club and implementing policies laid down by the Club.
  • Implement strategies to maximize revenue through efficient pricing, cost control, and revenue-generating event/hire initiatives.
  • Contribute to and oversee an innovative and creative sales and marketing plan.
  • Motivating and leading a team of staff at all levels to achieve Club objectives.
  • Ensuring the clubhouse, players’ facilities, pitches, grounds, and other facilities are always presented to the highest defined standards for members and visitors.
  • Uphold the long running relationship with the local community.

Person specification:

Experience

  • Strong track record of providing service excellence in a hospitality and/or sporting environment
  • Proven commercial acumen with a record of raising business levels through membership, function and ticket sales

Skills & abilities

  • A clear understanding of the issues affecting the sports club industry and solutions to the problems
  • Demonstrate management and administrative skills with a well organised and efficient style
  • Have competent IT skills with an understanding of sports specific membership and diary management.

Personal qualities

  • First class communication, leadership, motivation, and diplomacy skills.
  • An appreciation of rugby and its traditions within a commercially focused environment
  • A hands-on work ethic and a flexible approach to working hours and working weekends and evenings.

TRFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with the past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Salary: An attractive package commensurate with experience is on offer. There is no accommodation with the role.

To apply, candidates should send an email highlighting their motivation for the role and relevant experience with an up-to-date CV by 12.00 pm on 14 December 2023 to info@tewkesburyrfc.co.uk

Job Description

TRFC Operations Manager

 

Girls Rugby

Girls Rugby

Women’s rugby has been a key part of Tewkesbury RFC since the women’s team was formed in 1994.

From the age of 11 (year 7) girls no longer play mixed rugby but progress on their own development path and in 2010 we formed the girls section at Tewkesbury RFC to ensure that girls get the opportunity to experience the sport we love, rugby!

All girls aged 10 to 17 are welcome, including girls new to the game, girls looking for a new team to continue playing rugby and our own girls progressing from mini rugby with Tewkesbury Tigers.

No experience necessary because under the guidance of our experienced qualified coaches we can guide you along the pathway from a complete beginner to playing competitive rugby while ensuring that you enjoy your rugby and make new friends.

Tewkesbury Rugby Club have 4 girls rugby age groups and would like to invite girls to join our Under 12s, Under 14s, Under 16s and Under 18s teams

So come along and have fun, get fit, make new friends and play rugby for Tewkesbury RFC!

 

Training times

Training is Wednesday evenings 6.30 – 8pm at Tewkesbury RFC Sunday mornings 10.30am – 12

Games are both home and away on Sunday’s kick off times can vary from am to pm.

Our base is at Tewkesbury RFC, The Moats, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG

 

Key Contacts

Coaches:  Sarah Hayes (Tel: 07818874385) and Pete Healey

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If you would like more information, please get in touch or come along on a Wednesday night.

Our base is at Tewkesbury RFC, The Moats, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG

Email us GirlsRugby@tewkesburyrfc.co.uk 

Replacement dugout campaign launch

Replacement dugout campaign launch

Be the first to claim a chance to win 2 England tickets at the Six Nations Championship in 2024 by pledging just £5.00 to our Crowdfunder campaign to purchase two new pitch side dugouts.  We are reaching out to the community to help us install two new dugouts at our ground for our players, officials and visiting teams.

Pitch development is one of our key priorities and will drastically improve matchdays for all teams, members, and spectators, but importantly we represent the people of Tewkesbury and the surrounding areas. Join us on our journey to make Tewkesbury proud of the facilities your local rugby club provides.

We have been incredibly fortunate to have secured a number of grants in the past two years that has allowed us to develop our Pitch Development Programme a) drainage system on the training pitch b) bole hole feeding an irrigation system fed by 3 large water tanks giving us a sustainable water source. We are about to embark on our latest project to replace the out-dated concrete and metal pitch side fencing with new environmentally friendly fencing. The introduction of this new fencing is a huge improvement for both players and club, but our existing dug-outs just like the out dated fencing are ramshackle and in desperate need of replacing. We are reaching out to the Tewkesbury Community to help us fund 2 brand new dug-out units to seat 8 people that can be used by players and visitors alike and which would make a huge difference.

Whilst the pandemic in many ways seems like a distant memory, the ongoing impact on grassroots sport across the country continues to be felt with many clubs folding. At Tewkesbury RFC we too still feel the impact in terms of lost revenues and are now facing, as many families across the country are, spiralling price rises due to the cost of living crisis. The Club are committed to ensuring we have a long and sustainable future and the club continues its proud 150 year history.

We are reaching out to all of our supporters as well as family, friends, local businesses in the hope that even in these difficult times you can help us reach our goal of £5,500.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/pitch-side-dugouts

 

Exciting news for Tewkesbury RFC!

Exciting news for Tewkesbury RFC!

We are thrilled to announce Former England attack guru Rory Teague has joined Tewkesbury RFC family as our new Head Coach!

Martin Thomas, Director of Rugby at Tewkesbury said “Rory brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the game that will undoubtedly take our club to new heights. With a remarkable coaching career and an impressive CV detailing his experience at the highest levels in the Rugby, we are confident that he will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the whole of Tewkesbury RFC as Rory will have impact on the Colts, Women and Senior Men”.

About Rory Teague:

Rory has a proven track record of success in coaching at the highest levels of rugby including attack coach at Racing 92 last season who had the best attack in France, scoring 734 points. Teague is well versed in English rugby having played at fly-half for Gloucester and Bristol. He began his coaching life at Harrow where he had a role in mentoring and coaching the young Maro Itoje. After his contribution in England Under-20’s World Championship win in the summer of 2016, he was appointed as full-time skills coach for the senior England team in January 2017. In the summer of 2017, Teague joined Bordeaux in the Top 14 as a backs coach and was then appointed head coach. In July 2019, he signed on as Gloucester’s new attack coach ahead of the 2019/20 season. His dedication to player development and his tactical attacking expertise makes him the perfect fit for our club’s vision. He’s known for his innovative approach to the game and his ability to inspire players to achieve their best and setting high standards.

Mark Your Calendars:

Be sure to mark your calendars for the games this season. Rory will be looking to ensure Tewkesbury RFC hit the 23/24 season with a bang! There will be plenty of opportunity for all members, supporters, and fans to meet our new head coach after the games.

Join us in extending a warm Tewkesbury RFC welcome to Rory. Together, we look forward to an incredible journey filled with success, growth, and memorable moments on and off the rugby field.

 

What a great Touch Tournament

What a great Touch Tournament

This year’s Touch Tournament saw 10 Tewkesbury RFC teams compete in two rounds for the Bram & Chris Trophy.Tewkesbury Trundler’s (Walking Rugby)
Stoner’s Wet Dream Boys (Mixed Old Players)
Here For The Beer (Senior Men)
Cunning Stunts (Senior Men)
Young Studs (Senior Men)
We Love Wade (Colts)
African Don’s (Colts)
Mine’s an Amstel (Women & Girls
She’s Gawwgus (Women & Girls)
Live & Let Try (U15’s)
First round – 2 leagues of 5 teams played each other for positioning.
Second round 2 leagues:_
Top five play each other for the overall winner. Stoner’s Wet Dream Boys and Cunning Stunts finishing with 16 points! So went down to trys scored. With Cunning Stunts winning the Bram & Chris Trophy for the second year running.
The rest played each other with Tewkesbury Trundler’s finishing Top.
Even though the weather tried it didn’t stop play, a few broken gazebos though.
A massive thank you to all the volunteers who help out throughout the day, especially to Bungle, Melissa and Freya. Elaine Cash for taking all the amazing photos despite the weather.
Thank you to Wendy Jackson who voluntary stepped up last minute to provide food all day.
Last but not least, as without the referees we couldn’t hold such events. Robbie Davies, Simon Collyer-Bristow, Euan Neil and our very own Vice Captain of the Women’s team Kaia Hillsmith who stepped up on the day.
These events take a huge amount of organising so we have to send a huge thank you to Kerri, Teri and Curtis who have worked so hard to make this annual event such as success. 👏
TRFC club house was busting with players, supporters, family and friends watching Wales v England. With a Lloyds Karaoke Disco finishing off a great day at TRFC.