Helston Youth Rugby

Play Committee Meeting Minutes

Wednesday 9th December 2015

Present; Niall Devenish, Emma Devenish, Bob Lees, Ian England, James Wilson, Kaite Paterson, Brian Hosken

Apologies ; Paul DuVal, Leeza Williams, James Jenkin, LJ Collick, Lorry Osman,

MINUTES / ACTION TAKEN BY
Minutes and Matters arising
Last minutes OK no matters arising
Apologies
See above
Director of Rugby Report
Niall D started by discussing the changing rooms at the school and the mess that has been left behind after we have used them on Sundays. Emma D has just written a letter of apology to the school for the state they were left in. It is the responsibility of all coaches of all age groups who use either the club or the school changing rooms to ensure that they are left in a neat and tidy state afterwards. Youth teams should be encouraged to respect their club including changing rooms and others that we may use, this has to be fed down via coaches.
1st XV also need to take responsibility for ensuring the changing rooms are left tidy after use as they should be leading by example.
Niall D went onto praise the U12’s this season – they started off the season with not knowing who was going to coach them and whether they would have a team. Numbers are now up and they have registered 19 players – they have won their last 3 out of 4 games losing to Redruth and all coaches from other sides have commented on how well they are playing now.
Training pitch needs to be actively managed now as really chewed up – Niall D will keep all coaches updated reference training sessions.
Fixtures Secretaries
Games to be re-scheduled due to water logged pitches
Changing rooms
Ian E reported that when the Colts played Launceston at the school one of the away team wrote a message on the wall of the changing rooms which he very kindly signed. The young man concerned is being dealt with.
Christmas Party
20th Dec U7’s – U12’s 12pm – 4pmish
U13’s – U16’s 5pm – when it finishes.
At some point during the party the Mayor will come and present the club with a chq for £3,000 which will go towards railings around the main pitch.
A post to be put on Facebook regarding raffle prizes and plates of food.
AOB
Brian H – Could all coaches using the school swimming pool pitches remind their players that if they use the sports centre’s toilets then they need to respect the facilities, don’t leave muddy hand prints on the walls and take your shoes/boots off or bang them to remove excess mud.
U11’s has a touring team in April Easter Weekend.
Changing rooms – please keep them clean and tidy it is EVERYONE’S responsibility to look after them.
James W – Artificial pitches at Culdrose which no one uses in the evenings
Touring side would like to come and play us.
Can fliers to printed to be put in Culdrose to promote our club.
Ian E – Final colts league game to be played – Paul D has written a letter to the Captain of Culdrose asking to use their MUGGA. Just for the Colts.
Devere B – End of season combined with 10year anniversary of club house – Jake and Bob L to help with organisation. DB would like to arrange a mini Helstonbury at the club, hire a marquee, have 12 different bands playing, charge £25 per ticket – would like permission from Committee to begin to look at this which will be an initial outlay of £4,000 which will be covered by ticket sales and beer selling.
Committee agreed that the initial feelers could be put out.
Next meeting Wednesday 13th January 2016 7.30pm / All coaches/players
Snr Team
ND to monitor
All coaches/players
Launceston Coaches
Players/coaches
ED – Facebook
U10, U11, U12 coaches/players
U11
JW to look into
DB to sort