NORTH MIDLANDS AGM JUNE 2022

Circulated to all Clubs, Committee Members, Life Members and Past Presidents.

Please find attached a copy of the calling notice in respect of this year’s Annual General Meeting.

I also attach a comprehensive letter providing details of the opportunity to nominate individuals for the key position on the Management Committee. Those nominated persons must also confirm in writing their willingness to hold such a position. Please be aware that nominations of individuals have to be received by myself, North Midlands Honorary Secretary no later than 8pm on 31^st May 2022.

This year’s AGM will take place at Kidderminster RFC at 7.30pm. on Wednesday 22nd June 2022

To ensure maximum communication details of this and other correspondence referred to will be circulated in our weekly newsletter and social media.

Yours sincerely

Fiona Harris

North Midlands Hon.Secretary

Northmidsrfu@gmail.com

07932 412346

AGM letter Fiona Harris, Hon Secretary – AGM letter 2022 FH 120522

Calling Notice – AGM Calling notice 2022 FH 120522

NORTH MIDLANDS FINANCIAL AGM CALLING NOTICE MONDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2021 6.30PM TO BE FOLLOWED BY A RFU PRESENTATION AT 7PM.

Circulated to all Clubs, Committee Members, Life Members and Past Presidents.

Please find attached a copy of the calling notice in respect of this year’s Financial Annual General Meeting 

We are pleased to announce that this FAGM will be held in person at Dudley Kingswinford RFC. 

To ensure maximum communication details of this and other correspondence referred to will be circulated in our weekly newsletter.

Times for these events are as follows

• 18.30 North Midlands Financial Annual General Meeting
  
• 19.00 RFU Update presented by:

Bill Sweeney, RFU Chief Executive Officer

Steve Grainger, RFU Operations Director

Tom Ilube, RFU Board Chairman

• 20.00 Q&A and also an opportunity to provide information of the challenges currently facing Clubs together with visions of where the Game will be in 10/15 years.
• 20.30 Howdens Insurance Sponsorship Opportunity for all Clubs

Presenter Andy Golbourne, Howdens Sports Director

Attendance limited to 2 per Club. Please inform Sarah Wild of attendees on nmrfuas@gmail.com by 30th August 2021

Fiona Harris

Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd.

northmidsrfu@gmail.com

This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended only for the recipient(s) named above. It may contain confidential or privileged information and should not be read, copied or otherwise used or disseminated by any unauthorised person.  If you are not the named recipient, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail from your system. Statements and opinions in this e-mail or any attachment are not necessarily agreed or authorised by The North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited.  Please note that The North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited may monitor and/or archive e-mails sent or received for operational, risk management and business reasons. North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited. Registered in England No. IP29761R. Registered Address: Cedar Court, Packwood Lane, Lapworth, Solihull B94 6AU.

Calling Notice: FAGM Bundle 2021

Injured Players Foundation Accounts: IPF Accounts

NORTH MIDLANDS AGM JUNE 2021

Please see copy of AGM minutes – Minutes AGM June 2021 final copy

NORTH MIDLANDS AGM JUNE 2021

All Clubs are required to apply for Club Approval irrespective of them being granted it last year.   This is an ideal time to start by getting the Club Approvals out of the way before applying for Player Approvals, especially if you want to train together at Adult level. All Documentation can be found in Regulation 15 except the Club Policy of playing 17’s in the Adult Game, a template of which I can provide on request.

All enquiries should be directed to me at cbplayerapproval@gmail.com or by telephone to 01952-419966 or 07986-868958. 

Gordon J Wood (North Mids RFU Approval Officer)

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NORTH MIDLANDS AGM MINUTES

Please see Minutes for the 16th Annual General Meeting held via ‘Zoom’ on Wednesday 24th June 2020 – Minutes of AGM 2020 Final

NORTH MIDLANDS AGM NOMINATING PROCEDURES 2020

 

Please see link to comprehensive letter providing details of the opportunity to nominate individuals for the key position on the Management Committee. Those nominated persons must also confirm in writing their willingness to hold such a position. Please be aware that nominations of individuals have to be received by me no later than 31^st May 2020 – AGM letter 2020

This year’s event due to the unique community circumstances will be conducted by way of a telephone conferencing facility; details will be published nearer the AGM, when arrangements have been finalised.

Best wishes

 

Robert Bray

Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd

NORTH MIDLANDS AGM CALLING NOTICE JUNE 24TH 2020

Circulated to all Clubs, Committee Members

Please find attached a copy of the calling notice in respect of this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM Calling Notice , 2020)

Within the next few days I will also circulate a comprehensive letter providing details of the opportunity to nominate individuals for the key position on the Management Committee. Those nominated persons must also confirm in writing their willingness to hold such a position. Please be aware that nominations of individuals have to be received by me no later than 31^st May 2020.

This year’s event due to the unique community circumstances will be conducted by way of a telephone conferencing facility; details will be published nearer the AGM, when arrangements have been finalised.

To ensure maximum communication details of this and other correspondence referred to will be circulated in our weekly newsletter.

Best wishes

 

Robert Bray

Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd

northmidsrfu@gmail.com

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REGULATION 15

Regulation 15 allows 17 year old players to play adult rugby except for in the Front Row.The Regulation allows Clubs to seek approval to by first obtaining the Club Approval from the Constituent Body and then seeking approval for the player(s) from the CB.

Both forms can be found on www.englandrugby.com/regulations.

When complete the Club Approval should be sent tocbplayerapproval@gmail.com.

 

North Midlands RFU have published a flow chart of the process together with notes for guidance (.Club CB Approval).   Remember there can be league point penalties for playing a 17 year old without approval.

 

Gordon Wood 

Chair of Player Development and CB Playing Approval Officer

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NORTH MIDLANDS RFU AGM 

Papers have been circulated to all Clubs, Committee Members, Life members

 

Please be reminded the North Midlands RFU AGM is to take place on Wednesday 26th June 2019 at Dudley Kingswindford RFC at 8:00pm.

 

Regards,

Robert Bray

Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd.

northmidsrfu@gmail.com

This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended only for the recipient(s) named above. It may contain confidential or privileged information and should not be read, copied or otherwise used or disseminated by any unauthorised person.  If you are not the named recipient, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail from your system. Statements and opinions in this e-mail or any attachment are not necessarily agreed or authorised by The North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited.  Please note that The North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited may monitor and/or archive e-mails sent or received for operational, risk management and business reasons. North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited. Registered in England No. IP29761R. Registered Address: Cedar Court, Packwood Lane, Lapworth, Solihull B94 6AU.

NORTH MIDLANDS AGM CALLING NOTICE JUNE 26TH 2019

Circulated to all Clubs, Committee Members, Life Members

 

Please see attached link to the AGM letter calling notice and Rules of the North Midlands Football Union Ltd.  This annual general meeting will take place at Dudley Kingswinford RFC on Wednesday 26th June 2019 commencing at 8:00pm.  An agenda and relevant paperwork will be circulated two weeks before the meeting – AGM letter Calling Notice and Rules 2019

Regards

 

Robert Bray

Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd

northmidsrfu@gmail.com

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NORTH MIDLANDS FAGM AGENDA AND PAPERS

Circulated to all Clubs, Committee Members, Life Members

 

Please see attached link to the FAGM bundle (Agenda and Minutes) for the FAGM on Monday 3rd September 2018 to be held at Dudley Kingswinford RFC at 7:00pm.

 

FAGM Club : Committee Bundle

 

Regards,

Huw Jenkins

Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd.

northmidsrfu@gmail.com

+44 (0) 7977 911957

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Circulated to all Clubs, Committee Members, Life members

 

Please see attached link to the papers for the North Midlands RFU FAGM on Monday 3rd September 2018 to be held at Dudley Kingswinford RFC at 7:00pm.

 

NMRFU calling notice FAGM 2018

 

Regards,

Huw Jenkins

Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd.

northmidsrfu@gmail.com

+44 (0) 7977 911957

 

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North Midlands AGM Agenda and Papers

Circulated to all Clubs, Committee Members, Life members

 

Please see attached link to the papers for the North Midlands RFU AGM on Wednesday 27th June 2018 to be held at Kidderminster RFC at 7:30pm.

 

AGM 27th June 2018 Bundle V2

 

Regards,

Huw Jenkins

Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd.

northmidsrfu@gmail.com

+44 (0) 7977 911957

This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended only for the recipient(s) named above. It may contain confidential or privileged information and should not be read, copied or otherwise used or disseminated by any unauthorised person.  If you are not the named recipient, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail from your system. Statements and opinions in this e-mail or any attachment are not necessarily agreed or authorised by The North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited.  Please note that The North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited may monitor and/or archive e-mails sent or received for operational, risk management and business reasons. North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited. Registered in England No. IP29761R. Registered Address: Cedar Court, Packwood Lane, Lapworth, Solihull B94 6AU.

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NORTH MIDLANDS RFU

CHAIRMAN OF NORTH MIDLANDS RFU U20’S

North Midlands RFU are seeking to attract and appoint a Chairman for the North Midlands RFU U20’s.  You will lead a group of coaching and support volunteers who have produced successful teams both on and off the field.

Please see attached job description for further information.

If you wish to apply, please send a brief CV along with any past experience to:  Sarah Wild at nmrfuas@gmail.com

 

 

CLOSING DATE:     Friday 22^ndJune 2018

TOR Chair of North Midlands RFU Under 20

 

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NORTH MIDLANDS REPRESENTATIVE TEAM

COACHING VACANCIES 2018/2019 SEASON

North Midlands RFU are seeking to attract and appoint both young and experienced coaches for a number of vacancies within their representative teams.

North Midlands RFU are specifically aiming at high quality coaching to develop a strong pool of talented young players in the region. Appointed coaches will have the opportunity for mentoring and help with their own Continuous Personal Development and play a significant role in the development of North Midlands Rugby.

 

The positions available for all representative sides are as follows:

Men and Boys:        U20’s, U18’s and U16’s

Women and Girls:   U18’s and U15’s

If you wish to apply, please fill in the application form and email this back to:  Sarah Wild at nmrfuas@gmail.com

 

 

CLOSING DATE:     Friday 22^ndJune 2018 (interviews will take place week beginning 25^thJune 2018)

North Midlands Coaches Application Form 2018:19 V1

 

 

 

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Calling notice for the North Midlands AGM on Wednesday 27th June 2018

Circulated to all Clubs, Committee Members, Life members

 

Please be advised that the North Midlands RFU Annual General Meeting is to be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 27th June 2018.

 

I will issue a formal calling notice once the venue is confirmed.

This is an important event in the North Midlands RFU calendar, providing an opportunity to elect the Officers of the Union, and propose changes to the current rules.

I have attached a copy of the rules for you information and your club’s future reference.

The Officer position subject of election at the AGM are as follows;

1. President
2. Senior Vice President
3. Junior Vice President
4. Chairman
5. Honorary Secretary
6. Honorary Treasurer

 

(Note that the Constituent Body Representatives on the Council of the RFU were separately elected on March 1^st 2018 following a change of the RFU’s rules at SGM in November 2017, per rules 12.2 & 12.3)

In addition to the Officers there will be an election for the following Management Committee posts – see Rule 13.8

1. Playing Development Group Lead
2. North Midlands Governance Lead
3. Chair of Community Committee
4. Chair of Welfare & Safeguarding
5. A Past President

 

I do require signed nominations from members (see Rules 5 & 8 for definitions) not later than 31st May 2018 please.  Further, the written consent of the nominee is also required. Scanned emailed copies are fine, otherwise by post please to :

 

23 Agenoria Drive

Stourbridge

DY8 3TJ

I will publish an Agenda at least two weeks before the AGM and will include full details of the business of the meeting

 

Regards,

Huw Jenkins

Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd.

northmidsrfu@gmail.com

+44 (0) 7977 911957

This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended only for the recipient(s) named above. It may contain confidential or privileged information and should not be read, copied or otherwise used or disseminated by any unauthorised person.  If you are not the named recipient, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail from your system. Statements and opinions in this e-mail or any attachment are not necessarily agreed or authorised by The North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited.  Please note that The North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited may monitor and/or archive e-mails sent or received for operational, risk management and business reasons. North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited. Registered in England No. IP29761R. Registered Address: Cedar Court, Packwood Lane, Lapworth, Solihull B94 6AU.

North Mids RFU Limited New Rules Feb 2016

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Anti-doping disciplinary: Brandon Staples

Issued by Rugby Football Union

Brandon Staples of Yorkshire Carnegie has been suspended for a period of four years from all sport following the decision of an independent national anti-doping panel.Staples tested positive for the presence of three steroids including Dehydrochloromethyl-Testosterone, Metandienone and Stanozolol.The 20 year-old South African was tested after a training session on 9 August 2017 at his club and his urine sample returned an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF).Staples claimed the AAF was a result of consuming a nutritional drink in South Africa while on holiday in May 2017.The period of ineligibility has been applied from 7 September 2017 – the date of the provisional suspension – until 6 September 2021.Stephen Watkins, RFU Anti-Doping and Illicit Drugs Programme Manager added: “This is the first failed test for a performance enhancing substance in English professional rugby since 2011 and a reminder to all that we cannot be complacent in our efforts to keep rugby a clean sport.“Education and deterrence remain core pillars to our anti-doping strategy and we must ensure we continue to educate players of the risks involved in supplementation. Ultimately individuals are responsible for what they put into their bodies and this case highlights what can happen if a player is not vigilant.”The case was first heard by an independent panel including Mark Hovell (Chair), Blondel Thompson and Lorraine Johnson.The case also went to an appeal panel which upheld the original decision. The panel included Robert Englehart QC (Chair), Kitrina Douglas and Carole Billington-Wood.To read the full judgements click here (first hearing) and here (appeal).To view the panel member profiles click here.

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Community Game Update to become monthly from May 2018
For info: CBs & Clubs

Following recent feedback, and a subsequent review of communications to the game, we are making some adjustments to the Community Game Update. We will move this to a more consistent communication that will he issued on a monthly basis. The emails will be sent on the Friday of the first full week of each month, with the first scheduled release dates as follows:

• Friday 11 May
• Friday 8 Jun
• Friday 6 July
• Friday 10 August
• Friday 7 September

The format of the communication will remain similar, with the latest news and updates for the community game included. For any further information or if you have any questions, please contact Tom Ainscough (tomainscough@rfu.com).

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2018 Annual General Meeting
For info: CBs & Clubs

The AGM will take place at 5pm on Friday 8th June 2018 at Cowdray Hall, 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN. This year we will be sending out all relevant information by email only; please expect this in the week commencing Monday 23rd April. Joining and voting instructions will be included in this communication, along with the option to have forms sent by post if required.

If you know now that you would like to receive the forms for the AGM by post, or if you have any questions please email CorporateEvents@RFU.com.

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Tyrrell’s Premier 15s Final ticket information released – be part of rugby history!
For info: CBs & Clubs

The Tyrrells Premier 15s is fast approaching the inaugural final with the second leg of the play-offs taking place this weekend. Saracens will host Gloucester-Hartpury while Harlequins will take on Wasps, all hoping to secure a place in the final on April 29th at Ealing Trailfinders, KO 3pm.

Tickets for the final are on sale now priced at just £10 for adults, while kids go free! The game offers a great opportunity for clubs to get behind the women’s game, which has seen significant development with the introduction of the league.

Please do encourage your local clubs to get behind the Tyrrells Premier 15 using the promotional assets here, and linking to the ticketing site: www.englandrugby.com/tickets

If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Marshall (charlottemarshall@rfu.com).

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England Rugby’s ‘Aspirational Teams’ in action between April & June
For info: CBs & Clubs

The fixture season is well under way for England Rugby’s four ‘Aspirational Teams’ with England Counties, England Counties U20s, England Counties U18s and England Students all in action between April and June.

• England Counties U18s began with an impressive series win at home over their Irish counterparts while England Students travel to France this week for two matches against France Universities on 15th and 20th April.
• England Counties U20s will travel to Georgia to two fixtures on the 19th and 25th of Maywith the schedule culminating with England Counties’ tour to Romania.
• England Counties is the flagship team of the community game in England and offers players from National League One and below the opportunity to represent their country. Last season the side toured Spain, finishing the trip unbeaten as well as having undertaking community outreach work while out there. They are set to face Romania U23s on 1st Junefollowed by Romania A on 8th June.

If you have any questions, please contact Megan Pearce (meganpearce@rfu.com).

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Mitsibushi Motors: Access All Areas is back for 2018
For info: CBs & Clubs

As Performance Partner to England Rugby, Mitsubishi Motors’ England Rugby, Access All Areas is back – a 3-part series of fantastic events taking place over the coming months.

1. Train at Twickenham – on Sunday 29th April, one lucky club will have the opportunity to bring one of their youth teams to experience a training session on the hallowed turf of Twickenham Stadium.
2. Coach the Coaches – on Wednesday 9th May, 25 rugby coaches will have the chance to attend an exclusive coaching masterclass at the Mitsubishi Motors England Rugby Training Centre at Pennyhill Park with England Rugby’s age grade coaches.
3. VIP Viewing – on Saturday 9th June, we’re giving a select group of lucky fans the chance to watch the first test of England’s summer tour in South Africa in the home of England Rugby. The exclusive event will give fans unprecedented access to Twickenham stadium as they watch the game in the comfort of England Rugby’s home changing room.

Find out more and sign up here. For more information, please contact Amber Lewis (amberlewis@rfu.com).

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Defibrillators in rugby clubs

Towards the end of last season, the North Midlands RFU launched a scheme to assist clubs with the purchase and maintenance of defibrillators. The scheme was organised in collaboration with the Community Heartbeat Trust. CHT is a charity that has worked with the RFU for a number of years, including providing defibrillators at venues for the WorldCup 2015 and offering advice on the most appropriate equipment, installation and continued monitoring.

The clubs in receipt of part funding from the North Midlands included – Church Stretton RFC, Ledbury RFC, Aston Old Edwardians RFC, Pershore RFC, Yardley and District RFC, Shrewsbury RFC, Old Saltleians RFC, Old Halesonians RFC, Aldridge RFC, Bournville RFC, Kings Norton RFC and Warley RFC. Dudley Kingswinford RFC signed up to the WebNos – the 10 year monitoring and maintenance programme.

Community Heartbeat Trust can arrange link up to WebNOS for any club with a defibrillator. This is the online tool that helps clubs keep the appropriate record of the checks, maintenance,  and use of their defibrillators. Not only does this help clubs to comply with their governance arrangements by keeping essential records, but it can also remind people when the checks are due. Any defibrillator can be registered for use with WebNOS, and it can link with the ambulance service so that they know the status of any defibrillators that are available for use by the community.

On reviewing provision in clubs, North Midlands have 46 clubs with defibrillators at their own facility or who have access at a shared facility. This is approximately 75% of our clubs. If your club doesn’t yet have a defibrillator please contact the CHT secretary@communityheartbeat.org.uk for advice on the most appropriate equipment for your site.

  (Defibrillator at Shrewsbury RFC)

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NORTH MIDLANDS RFU / UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER CHALLENGE CUP

 

We are seeking nominations from all North Midlands Clubs for their deserving younger charismatic members who are considered to be leaders or influential drivers within their age groups to experience and enjoy an inaugural outward-bound weekend organised in conjunction with the University of Worcester.

A schedule of the two arranged weekends and details of the relevant age groups are below for information as is a suggested ‘Kit List’. All food will be provided.

You are invited to forward the name of a Nominee (plus a designated reserve) with their contact details for each group together with a very brief attestation of the individuals contribution and worthiness to attend the weekend to Sarah Wild, North Midlands Administrative Assistant (nmrfuas@gmail.com) by 30^th April 2018. Please ensure nominees are fully aware of the dates and that they will also be committing to a very busy and competitive weekend, albeit very enjoyable and rewarding.

Both weekends are limited to 30 attendees at each.

 

 

Charlie Hemmings

Chairman

 

Youth – Uni Weekend Schedule

Youth – Uni Kit List (2)

 

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Friday 16th February 2018

Online risk assessment tool created for clubs
For info: CBs & ClubsAs an RFU affiliated club, it is important that you keep the whole of the club as safe as possible and this applies as much off the pitch as well as on it. Your club will be visited by hundreds, if not thousands, of people each year and you have a duty to ensure that your premises, including your clubhouse, car park and grounds are safe.To help clubs to assess the risks within your premises, our insurance broker Howden has worked with the RFU to create an online risk assessment tool (printed versions now available also).Here you will find a number of simple, easy to manage risk assessments, each designed to help you through the process, with guidance on what risks you need to consider and how you can best manage them.Click here to start your risk assessments.For more information, please contact Alex Thompson (alexthompson@rfu.com).

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One week left to nominate in the Mitsubishi Motors Volunteer of the Year Awards
For action: CBs & Clubs

The Mitsubishi Motors Volunteer of the Year Awards aim to identify and thank volunteers for their valuable and outstanding work across the game in clubs, referee societies, schools, colleges and universities. No matter what the role – on or off the pitch, behind the scenes or on the committee, the RFU and Mitsubishi Motors want you to nominate the volunteers who are doing a great job – day in, day out.

Don’t miss the opportunity.  Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 25th February.  Click here to make a nomination.

For more information, please contact Amber Lewis (amberlewis@rfu.com).

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An introduction to GMS for new users
For info: Clubs

If you’re looking to help your club for the first time with the Game Management System (GMS), here’s a little introduction on what the system is about, and the help and support available to you, as a user.  All of this information can be found on the GMS Hub, with an easy to remember web address of www.englandrugby.com/gms.

Below are links that will take you straight to parts of the hub you may be most interested in.  These are:

• To find out what GMS is, and discover what the system is about, click here.
• To discover what’s new in GMS, and to hear about how other clubs are using the system, click here.
• To access a wealth of training and support material, click here.
• To find out what’s upcoming, and what might be included in future system improvements, take a look here.
• To get started, and to login to the system, visit here.

In addition to the online support, we have a staffed helpdesk available to support you.  To contact them, you can either email them on gms@therfu.com, or call them on 020 8831 665.

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Global Law Trials – tell us what you think
For action: CBs & Clubs

A number of Global Law Trials have been introduced by World Rugby since the beginning of the season and applied to all games at all levels in England since 1 August 2017.

These Global Law Trials are designed to support player welfare and make the Laws simpler to play and watch. The 17 variations can be grouped around some key themes:

• Time – how the game is ended after a penalty kick
• Tackle/ruck – what the tackler must do and how a ruck can be formed
• Advantage – where multiple infringements have occurred giving the non-offending team the choice of which they feel is the most advantageous to them
• Touch, in goal and mark – putting the emphasis on where the ball is when it is played

The RFU is reviewing their effect and wants you to help shape the game of the future by responding to a survey, which also gives you the chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to see  England in a Quilter International this November. Please click here to provide your thoughts.

For more information, please contact Michael Patz (michaelpatz@rfu.com).

 

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RUGBY FOOTBALL FOUNDATION APPLICATION FORMS

Please find attached the new Rugby Football Foundation application forms. The forms have been streamlined to make the whole process less paper intensive for clubs. Clubs at level 5 and below can use the grant forms to make applications in the next funding window; the deadline for grant applications is 2^nd March.The capital interest free loan programme is open year round and is open to clubs from level 3 and below. More details can be found on the website:  www.rugbyfootballfoundation.org

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Tom Bartram on 07841 156806 or email: TomBartram@RFU.com

• Grants FAQ – 2017
• Helping Hand application form 2018
• Loan Stage 1 application form 2018
• Groundmatch application form 2018

 

29th January 2018

 

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Circulation : Hon Secretaries/Youth Rugby Officers of all North Midlands affiliated RFU member Clubs

 

25th January 2018

Dear All,

Re:    New Law Book and Age-Grade Disciplinary Sanctions

As most of you are aware, on 1st January 2018 World Rugby introduced a new Law Book and updated discipline sanctions table.

The purpose of this change is to streamline the Laws of Rugby and to give a wider scope for acts of foul play to be dealt with effectively by Club, CB and National Discipline Panels when they occur. I attach a copy of the new Youth Rugby sanctions table, showing the old Law, the new Law and the updated sanctions for each offence.

This will assist all Clubs to ensure that they discipline their players correctly, using the right Law and the appropriate sanction.

This leads me to the second reason for my letter to you. As you know there are very few age- grade disciplinary incidents (in particular significant ones) whether in schools, colleges or clubs and, as a result, my workload is thankfully light. However, sometimes it is too light. Over the past few seasons, I have received fewer Red Card reports and these have always come from Society referees.

We are aware that it is increasingly difficult for the NMSRFR to appoint Society referees for junior club games. This means that many junior club games are refereed by club referees. A club referee has all of the powers of any rugby referee, including the power to send off a player for foul play. Where a club referee issues a red card it is important that they complete a sending off report (attached), which the club must send it to me within 48 hours.

Discipline is one of our core values. It is vital that we maintain the best standards of discipline in the game by ensuring that where foul play occurs, it is properly dealt with. Please ensure that your Junior Rugby officials and the referees that they appoint are aware of the important role that they play in keeping rugby safe and well-disciplined.

I wish you a safe and successful remainder of the season.

Yours sincerely

David Warner

North Midlands Youth Disciplinary Secretary

Email:   NMYDS@snods.co.uk

• Age Grade Sanctions Table
• 2018 LEVELS 5 BELOW RED CARD REPORT

 

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Circulation : Hon Secretaries of all North Midlands affiliated RFU member Clubs

ALL NORTH MIDLANDS CLUBS ARE INVITED TO TENDER TO HOST THE NORTH MIDLANDS CUP FINALS (U14’S TO U16’S) ON SUNDAY 29TH APRIL 2018.   PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LINK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:  Junior-Cup-Finals-29th-April-20181

FOR ANY FURTHER QUERIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO JOHN GRIFFITHS –jgatdkinpenn@gmail.com  OR MOBILE 07736 244638.

 

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Circulation : Hon Secretaries & Chairmen of all North Midlands affiliated RFU member Clubs & Domestic Unions

Please see link detailing the implementation proposals of the RFU’s Payment of Players project:- Club Memo re Payment of Players proposalsFeedback from clubs is sought with a deadline of Jan 8^th 2018, contact details are provided within the document. Clubs may also provide feedback via RFU Council members Steve Guy and/or Paul Kaminski.

It would be appreciated please if clubs could copy North Midlands administrator Sarah Wild with their responses nmrfuas@gmail.com

Regards,

Huw

Huw Jenkins

Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd.

northmidsrfu@gmail.com

+44 (0) 7977 911957

 

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North Midlands Colts Cup Entries 2017/2018
Clubs within North Midlands are invited to enter the above Competition for U19’s (must be U19’s as at 31^st August 2017).

NM Clubs in the NM Colts League will be entered automatically unless they indicate to John Griffiths that they DO NOT wish to participate before 31^st Dec 2017.

 

NM Clubs who are not part of NMCL may enter by indicating this wish to the Cup Administrator John Griffiths at jgatdkinpenn@gmail.com by 31^st Dec 2017. The entry fee for any such Clubs will be £35 to be paid to:

Account Name:  North Midlands RFU  (HSBC)

Sort Code:    40:20:27

Account Number:  31436279

(PLEASE REFERENCE COLTS CUP AND CLUB NAME) 

Further enquiries may be sent to John Griffiths as above or on mobile Number:  07736 244638

 

 

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NORTH MIDLANDS FINANCIAL AGM ON 4TH SEPTEMBER 2017

Please find attached  the North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited 13th Financial Annual General Meeting Agenda and papers for the FAGM meeting to be held at Dudley Kingswinford RFC at 7.30pm on Monday 4th September 2017.  

 

Huw Jenkins

Honorary Secretary

 

NMRFU FAGM CLUB BUNDLE V2 04:09:2017

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North Midlands Coaching Appointments

Please see the latest coaching appointments made for the North Midlands – NM U20’s / NM U18’s / NM U16’s / NM Women / NM Girls U18’s and NM Girls U15’s.

Many congratulations to everyone and I wish you every success. I look forward to catching up with you all during the season.

 

Charlie Hemmings

Chairman North Midlands RFU

 

Coach Matrix Appointments Sept 2017

 

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CALLING NOTICE OF THE NORTH MIDLANDS FINANCIAL AGM ON 4TH SEPTEMBER 2017

IMPORTANT CIRCULATION

Circulated to all Clubs, Committee Members, Life members

 

Please find attached the Calling Notice for the North Midlands Rugby Football Union Limited 13th Financial Annual General Meeting to be held at Dudley Kingswinford RFC at 7.30pm on Monday 4th September 2017.  Also attached is the ‘Agenda’ and Minutes of the 12th Financial Annual General Meeting.

 

Huw Jenkins

Honorary Secretary

 

NMRFU FAGM calling notice Aug 12th 2017

 

NORTH MIDLANDS RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION LIMITED

RFU 24/7s regional final is at Worcester Sixways on the 1^st July 2017

Social and Womens’ & Girls Teams needed

• No cost to enter social team
• Play on same pitches as professionals
• Fun light hearted event
• Great way to increase player involvement/interaction
• Goodies for teams entering
• Noon registration until 5pm ish

BONUS

To register contact Ian Bletcher on  07764 699642 or ianbletcher@rfu.com

Annual General Meeting June 2017

IMPORTANT CIRCULATION

Circulated to all Clubs, Committee Members, Life members

Please find attached the Calling Notice for the North Midlands RFU Annual General Meeting to be held at Dudley Kingswinford RFC at 7.30pm on Wednesday 28^th June 2017.

This is an important event in the North Midlands RFU calendar, providing an opportunity to elect the Officers of the Union, and propose changes to the current rules.

I have attached a copy of the rules for you information and your club’s future reference.

The Officer position subject of election at the AGM in June are as follows;

1. President
2. Senior Vice President
3. Junior Vice President
4. Chairman
5. Honorary Secretary
6. Honorary Treasurer
7. Constituent Body’s Representatives on the RFU Council

Additionally there will be an election for the following Management Committee posts (in addition to the Officers); – see Rule 13.8

1. Playing Development Group Lead
2. North Midlands Governance Lead
3. Chair of Community Committee
4. Chair of Welfare & Safeguarding
5. A Past President

I do require signed nominations from members (see Rules 5 & 8 for definitions) not later than 31^st May 2017 please.  Further, the written consent of the nominee is also required.

I will publish an Agenda at least two weeks before the Annual General Meeting and will include full details of the business of the meeting

Robert Bray

Honorary Secretary

AGM Calling Notice , 2017North Mids RFU Limited New Rules – CLEAN 15.2.2016 Approved by FCAToR – April 2016

(ARCHIVED NOTICES) 

Funday Sunday May 24th

Edwardians Rugby Club are holding a Funday Sunday on 24th May starting at 1 pm.

Come for a brilliant day out with lots to do including fun and games, face painting, bouncy castles cartoon characters, candy floss & ice creams stands along with a BBQ and a Real Ale Bar and a Disco in the evening.

1 pm – Juniors Fun Fit session
2 pm – Mini and Junior fun and games including tag rugby, bulldog and tug of war
4 pm – Annual Malcolm Weller Memorial Veterans Tournament, 6/8 Team Knockout Tournament
7.45 pm – Edwardian FC vs Greater Birmingham XV

Annual General Meeting June 2015

Dear all,

The Annual General Meeting of the North Midlands Rugby Football Union is to be held on 24 June 2015.

Attached is a copy of the rules, which are being currently amended to include the new position of Chairman; this position is effective from the date of the AGM in June 2015

Please be alert to your opportunity to submit nominations; importantly any nomination must be sent in writing to reach me, The Honorary Secretary by the 31st of May.

I will be circulating a formal Calling Notice, and Agenda shortly.

Regards

Rob

New Referees Course

Peter Tolan has arranged the next referees course for 13th and 20th of September at Barker Butts RFC.

Please spread the word around the county and beyond. You cannot play without us so if you are injured , stopped playing or need a new challenge in the game then contact Peter for details

GREATER BIRMINGHAM GIRLS RUGBY

On Sunday 24th May from 10am, Birmingham Exiles RFC will host another fantastic rugby opportunity for girls aged 10-17 years at Old Damson Lane, B92 9ED.

This opportunity will consist of FUN, conditioned games, skills carousel, specialist coaching from guest coaches within the Women and Girls Player Pathway along with an opportunity to see some of the best young talent in England.

10am: Registration & Meet n Greet

10.30am: Conditioned Games & Skills Carousel

11.30am: Specialist Coaching

Midday: Lunch followed by an opportunity to watch the 3rd round of the Women’s National Academy matches featuring Midlands, South East, North, South West.

As some of you are aware, the aim is to give Girls Rugby within Greater Birmingham an opportunity to come together and form a team at Under 18, Under 15 and Under 13 playing as one, enabling the girls to enjoy playing competitive and fun rugby and also to develop their own skills.

This event will be the first of many to be planned within Greater Birmingham RFU to assist in the development of Girls Rugby.

If you are able to support this event as a player, supporting coach or a spectator then please email karen.brogan.kb@gmail.comso we can cater for everyone.

For more information about the event then please contact andyroot@birminghamexilesrfc.co.uk or call 07779054770.

Community Game update 12th May 2015

12th May 2015

150508 NROP and Player Progression Pathway 2015-16

Rugby Shorts – Apr 2015

Shrewsbury RFC – coaching vacancy

SHREWSBURY RUFC

Notice of interest are invited for the position of COACH / PLAYER COACH at Shrewsbury Rugby Union Football Club.
The club have consolidated their position in Midlands 2 (North West) this year having gained promotion in the previous
season and are ambitious to seek continual improvement and promotion.

Persons interested in the position are, in the first instance, invited to submit a brief resume of qualifications and experience
to the club secretary at (BENS email address)

For further general information about the club, please contact either
President  Glyn Jones Tel 07793 110623 or glynjones343@gmail.com
Chairman Giles Alton  Tel 07853 156891 or giles.221@btinternet.com

Structured season 2015-16 update

Please find attached the amended Midlands Structured Season for 2015-2016. This amendment has been necessary following the RFU Council’s decision on Friday to delay the implementation of the new structure for the leagues for a further twelve months to allow for further consultation with clubs. Whereas play offs were not necessary leading to the change in structure of the leagues they are now required in order to maintain the present structure.

Please discard the Midlands Structured Season for 2015-2016 (30-03-15) sent earlier and use the one sent today which is dated 20-04-15 in the bottom right hand corner. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Regards.

Roger Rees.

Structured Season 2015-16

Community Game update re Adult Competition review -update 17.4.2015

Document1

Community update no.11,  17th  April 2015

Community Game Update_No 11 

RWC 2015 ticketing and coaching opportunities for clubs

Please see opportunities available for your club, and it’s members to attend some of the RWC 2015 matches, and a coaching opportunity.  Details are on the flyers below.  England Rugby Travel are advertising via North Midlands RFU and whilst we are happy to advertise the opportunities, any contact should be direct to Jack Royle, on 0844 788 4083, and not via this Constituent Body.

Neil Back Coaching

RWC2015 – FIXTURE LIST

2015-2016 Structured season – supplied by Midland Leagues Organising Committee

For details of your playing weekends,and cup match schedules please click on spreadsheet

SS 2015-2016

 Kids First presentation notes

Kids First  —-   Attached are the PowerPoint presentation notes of the event held at Bromsgrove RFC on 28.2.2015

Presentation papers for Kids First , Bromsgrove 28.2.2015

Community Game update 9.3.32015 – Adult Competition Review supplement

Please read attached as it will give you a steer regarding latest developments, and what ithey may mean to your club

Community Game Update_Supplementary_ March 15

Structured Season – Illustrative

 Ground maintenance advice

Ground maintenance is always a problem. Tom Bartram. our Area Facilities Manager wishes to advise of opportunities for groundsmen to engage with RFU and groundsman.  Please read FAQ doc. below.

Rugby Groundsmen Connected FAQ 141014

Club Census – March 2015

Clubs need to be alert to weeks commencing 16 and 23rd March 2015 regarding information they need to collate.  please read letter

Census March 2015

RFU Competitions Review, supplementary update 6.2.2015

Community Game Update_supplementary_Feb 15

RFU Community Game update no. 8

This was circulated to all clubs by England Rugby on 26.1.2015

Community Game Update_No 8 pdf

Further update 12.12.2014

Letter from The President 12.12.2014 informing of the promotion of our Birmingham RDO, Chris Sigsworth and the changes that will be brought about following his departure.

RDO & clubs

Latest update 12.12.2014

RFU Community update no.7, and referred to Rugby Shorts, NatWest Rugby Force 2015 “Get Behind England” order form

Community Game Update No 7

Rugby Shorts Nov 14

Get behind England order form

Latest update 6.12.2014

Here is a reward opportunity  for any North Midlands RFU club who develops a recruiting and playing initiative

Win a Set of Shirts

Latest updates 23.11.2014

RFU Community update no.6 and Rugby Workforce 2015

Community Game update 6

Natwest Rugby Workforce 2015

Latest update 13/11/2014

Community Game update supplement  Adult Game review 13/11/2014

Adult Competition Review

 Latest update 11/11/14.

Details of wheelchair rugby, taster session on Sunday, 16/11/14.

Please see flyer see flyer

Latest update 10.11.2014

England Rugby Community Game update no.5

RFU Community Game update no. 5

This document will have been circulated to Secretaries today; there are several items relevant to the CB Treasurer and Club Treasurer.  There is some guidance on CASC, some correspondence to read, also items on safeguarding and age grade rugby.

Latest Update 18.9.2014

Vacancy for Chair of North Midlands Rugby Development Partnership

Please see  see details

Latest Update 12/09/2014

For the attention of all North Midlands Clubs’ Hon Secs and Youth Rugby Officers

North Mids Youth Discipline Secretary

Regulation 19

Latest Update – 12/09/2014

Under 7’s

Under 8’s

Under 9’s

Under 10’s

Under 11’s

Under 12’s

Latest Update

New Under 16 Rules

The RFU is upgrading its course booking system and this means that online course booking will not be available between the 18th – 31st July 2014. You can still make a booking by following these steps:Upgrade in ProgressLatest Update New Under 16 Rules

1. Find the course you wish to attend from our course calendar
2. Telephone our course administration team on 0113 8127437. You will be asked to provide your Name, Postcode, DOB, email & phone details and have your debit / credit card ready. You will also be asked to provide an emergency contact name & number.
3. If you wish to book a course not on this list, this can be done using the usual Online process when the system becomes live again on 4 August.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this period and would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation.