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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 31st 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 31st 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
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
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.
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
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.
Regards,
Huw Jenkins
Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd.
+44 (0) 7977 911957
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.
+44 (0) 7977 911957
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.
Regards,
Huw Jenkins
Hon Secretary, North Midlands RFU Ltd.
+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 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 22ndJune 2018
TOR Chair of North Midlands RFU Under 20
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 22ndJune 2018 (interviews will take place week beginning 25thJune 2018)
North Midlands Coaches Application Form 2018:19 V1
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;
- President
- Senior Vice President
- Junior Vice President
- Chairman
- Honorary Secretary
- Honorary Treasurer
(Note that the Constituent Body Representatives on the Council of the RFU were separately elected on March 1st 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
- Playing Development Group Lead
- North Midlands Governance Lead
- Chair of Community Committee
- Chair of Welfare & Safeguarding
- 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.
+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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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).
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.
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).
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).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
Defibrillators in rugby clubs
(Defibrillator at Shrewsbury RFC)
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 30th 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
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).
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).
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.
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).
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 2nd 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
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
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.
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 proposals Feedback from clubs is sought with a deadline of Jan 8th 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.
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 31st 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 31st 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 31st 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
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
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
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 1st 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
| With effect from 13th June the next 5 North Midlands Club teams to register with Ian Bletcher, RFU Area Player Development Officer, and turn up with a squad of 10 players for the event will receive a bonus for their Club of £100.00 from North Midlands RFU. |
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 28th 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;
- President
- Senior Vice President
- Junior Vice President
- Chairman
- Honorary Secretary
- Honorary Treasurer
- 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
- Playing Development Group Lead
- North Midlands Governance Lead
- Chair of Community Committee
- Chair of Welfare & Safeguarding
- A Past President
I do require signed nominations from members (see Rules 5 & 8 for definitions) not later than 31st 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
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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
150508 NROP and Player Progression Pathway 2015-16
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.
Community Game update re Adult Competition review -update 17.4.2015
Community update no.11, 17th April 2015
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.
2015-2016 Structured season – supplied by Midland Leagues Organising Committee
For details of your playing weekends,and cup match schedules please click on spreadsheet
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
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.
Latest update 12.12.2014
RFU Community update no.7, and referred to Rugby Shorts, NatWest Rugby Force 2015 “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
Latest updates 23.11.2014
RFU Community update no.6 and Rugby Workforce 2015
Latest update 13/11/2014
Community Game update supplement Adult Game review 13/11/2014
Latest update 11/11/14.
Details of wheelchair rugby, taster session on Sunday, 16/11/14.
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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
Latest Update – 12/09/2014
Latest Update
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
- Find the course you wish to attend from our course calendar
- 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.
- 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.