U13s partnership

Dartmouth U13s have forged a successful alliance with Salcombe RFC. Both clubs had insufficient numbers to form a full side, and with a full fixture list ahead of them that they couldn't hope to fulfil, Salcombe had announced its plans to fold at U13s level. Dartmouth had not fixtures at all for U13s. But at the beginning of half term Jake, Jed and Olly (and Angus - but he's a bit young really) travelled to Salcombe to help them to victory against visiting Newton Abbot. Damon and Chris who went with them could not have been made more welcome and were plied with free breakfasts and beverages as a mark of gratitude. Tom Woods, the Salcombe coach, has now given me a pile of fixture lists and membership forms (our boys will have to register with SRFC for insurance purposes but will not need to re-register with the RFU) and the next match is on Nov 22nd away at Paignton. Please let me know if you would like your son to play on that day. I'll be at training on Thursday with all the paperwork. Salcombe train on a Friday and while they'd love to have us there they understand that Friday night is judo/youth club/pub night for us in Dartmouth! So if our U13s could continue to train together on a Thursday that would be great. This is a great way of keeping our lads playing together and keeping rugby alive in Dartmouth and Salcombe. Let's help to make it work.

sunday 11th oct

hi all, well done to all teams on Sunday, a great start to the season.next week away to Devonport Servisces.1015am at their ground for a 11am kick off.
Notes for your diary:
Sunday Nov 1st- Halloween party at the club. 3pm start.
Sunday Dec 20th - Xmas party at the Leisure Centre. 1pm start

sat 15th aug

First social of the season!!!! Sat 15th Aug.Beach Party at the club. 7.30pm, £5.00 pp entry which includes free pint and a burger!!! Beachwear is a must. PLEASE try and make an effort to come along.
Dickie
DRFC Social Secretary

devon leads out england (well almost)

Devon has been selected as one of the mascots for Saturdays barbarians game, walking out with one of the players at the start of the game.

He will be wearing his dartmouth socks (if they will let hom) so if you can try and watch the match.

Good luck Dev!

Good luck boys!

The juniors turned out in force on saturday to see the lads off.

Keep working on the sponsorship, and remember to check out the teams progress at

http://dartmouthwrongwaydown.blogspot.com/

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who organised the players' lunch at Stoke Fleming. It really was great and the boys had a fab time. V funny the tying together of Kevin and Dickie (they stayed together for ages - aw!!)

IVYBRIDGE FESTIVAL

Another great day out at Ivybridge, who really do know how to organise an event. This year was bigger than ever with nearly 40 teams taking part.

Under 8's and Under 7s did really well, and apart from a slightly mental coach from Ivybridge, the day was really enjoyable for all.

Sorry to say I didnt have the Under 8's try scorers for the paper, but if someone can send them to me today I will try to get Phil to include them. I did hear that Tom and Lewis did particularly well, and the whole of the Under 8's were really superb.

I coached the Under 7's and was delighted with the way all the boys played. We had tries from nearly everyone (I was gutted that Dylan didnt manage to catch Alex in the last game because Al was determined to give him the ball) and the team is a real pleasure to work with. We did win 3 of the 4 games, but that was less important than the fact we had a great day and that everyone was having fun (I think Finn and William enjoyed creating new fizzy drinks flavours more than the rugby).

Thanks again to all the parents for getting involved and coming along.

Well done to everyone and see you at the end of season lunch.

Kevin

well done to the under 9's for winning their shield final at the Devon festival yesterday.With the smallest squad there with no replacements they did a superb job and finished off a great season.
Well done once again!!!!!

Saturday 21st March.
Thanks to everybody for all their help and for turning up on a Saturday. Great feedback from Wellington, saying we have a good set up and 3 good sides in the making. They were impressed with the buffet, which they were not expecting. We may return the fixture next season, so a tour will definetely be first on the list.!!! Cu all on Thursday.
Dickie

hi good training session last night, thanks to the kids for their behaviour. Parents please don't forget 7's 8's and 9's next SATURDAY 21st March. 1030 meet for a 11am kick off. We need to know numbers please. I've got confirmation from 9's so we need 7's and 8's please.Also can each parent bring up a plate of food so the away side can eat before they go off to Woodlands.We can talk about who can bring what at training on Thursday. Thanks. Dickie

Devonport Match under 8's pics

well done to 8's and 9's yesterday at Devonport, especially the 7's who had to play for the 8's.Good win by the 9's, 30-0 against Paignton and a splendid win against a strong Devonport side 15-10. A splendid sunny day with good rugby played by both Dartmouth teams which was enjoyed by all home and away parents.Dickie

Have you got any pics to add to my image library?

If so please email them to me.

We have a 3 way fixture for 7’s 8’s and 9’s this coming Sunday, away to Devonport Services and Paignton at Devonport.

Still looking for a fixture for 11’s, they may have to go elsewhere for a game, keep you posted.

meet at centre at 9.15am and 10am at Services ground.

Please let dickie/kevin know if you can be there.

Under 11s Saturday game cancelled

Sorry all - Brixham have cancelled this game!

hi all,gutting about next Saturday!!! i'm trying to get a game for this week or next week so hopefully i can let you know as soon as possible on my outcome.Dickie

Super Saturday postponed

Email received from Kev:

Hi all

Bad news but Exeter had to cancel their cup game on Saturday and as a result they have to play that game next Saturday, which means our Super Saturday is postponed.

Obviously they have only just heard and Keith let me know as soon as he could.

Sorry but its out of our hands (and Exeters).

We will refund money to you.

Kevin John

Saturday 14 February

Looks like we have over 50 going to Exeter on the 14 february, including about 30 kids so far.

Meet at Leisure centre at 9am.

We should be back about 6pm latest.

If you cannot make it but you would like your child to come then that should be fine as we have lots of adults going - they will have a really good time.

However, I hope that this will be an annual event if it goes well so don't worry if you miss out this year.

Kevin

hi all.
matches confirmed for this Sunday against Brixham, weather permitting, Feb 8th.meet 10am for 1030ish kick off, home match.Dickie

i'm looking to get a coach for the Exeter Chiefs game so we need numbers as soon as possible.This will be paid for by the club!! Don't worry ladies, we will be back for at least 6pm so your husbands will be able to take you out!!! i have had the odd comment that it's a wrong day to do it but we cannot waste such a great opportunity to do this as it will be a great experience for the kids and actually put Dartmouth RFC Mini's on the rugby map!!!

Dickie

all age groups this weekend.weather forecast is not good and their pitch is not good for drainage.i will try and get a decision by Saturday night, so can you please ring your respective coaches for confirmation if its on or not.Thanks. Great jackets Kev, well done.Dickie

sunday 1 february

This sunday its all age groups

My fixture list says just the big ones for Devonport away on Sunday - is that right? Most exciting about the new jackets by the way - and blinkin well done to Jack Gordon for that try and conversion on Sunday!
PS I've heard a rumour that Martin Johnson is house hunting in Stoke Fleming!!

25 January 2009 - v Newton Abbot (home)

Under 12s, Under 9s and Under 7s all played very muddy games on Sunday. Under 12s continue to improve, scoring their first try and successfully converting it at the beginning of the second half. The second half picked up from there on with some good aggressive play and a final score of Newton Abbot 70 - Dartmouth 7.

Under 9s had two very hard matches but have started to ruck well and the whole squad showed some great teamwork. Frankie, Jonty and Devon tackled well and Matt, Josh and Henry put is some great supporting play and great runs. Andreas despite still being new to the squad showed great determination and scored his first try. The first game ended with a fantastic score of Dartmouth 30 - Newton Abbot 5. The second game against a fresh NA squad was again hard fought and at half time saw Dartmouth trailing one try behind but after a brief half time pause the squad dug in and pulled back with three fantastic end to end tries from Devon and Josh and Newton Abbot despite some strong defensive work just couldn't find a response to the runaway train. The second game ended Dartmouth 35 - Newton Abbot 10.

The Under 7s also continue to work well with great teamwork and tagging all round. Joe and Alex Thomas and William Hollis all had excellent games with the team winning the first game by a convincing 8 - 6 and narrowly losing out in the second by one just one point Darts 9 - NA 10.

Well done all.

hi all.well done on todays results. Training on Thursday and game away to Stonehouse Sharks and Devonport Services on Sunday.Meet 9pm at Centre or 10am at Stonehouse Sharks ground.Bottom of Union Street in Plymouth.See you all at training.

hi all, newton abbot have confirmed for sunday but not bringing 8's for some reason.so only 7's 9's and 11's.please meet at 10am for home fixture.dickie

sunday 25th jan

awaiting confirmation from N Abott for next Sunday's fixture.good luck for all going on Monday's course. more jackets kev!!

training on tonight,lights and weather permitting. dickie

We have light

The first floodlight has arrived and will be ready for testing on Thursday.

Hoepfully the council will have fixed the other lights - but we are on the way to having our own lighting.

Hooray!

Boots Plea

Poor Angus (tall lad, scrum cap - you know the one) was rushed out of the Torquay changing rooms in a big hurry on Sunday so his little brother could get to a birthday party, and he left his brand-new-worn-once-Christmas-present rugby boots behind. They are size 8 Mitre boots and he is very sad...
His Dad drove all the way back to look for them (he was pleased!) but no sign, so if anyone has picked them up please give me a ring on 01803 832143 or email me heatherclong@yahoo.co.uk and I'll come and get them, or see you at training on Thursday.
Deary me!!!

Results Sunday 11 Jan

Under 11's - sadly another defeat but once again the team really pulled together and gave a good account. The trys are going to come, and the great thing is that everyone is really pushing for a win. Keep up the good work.

Under 9's - a full team for the first time this year, and the contrast to last week was evident. Both individually and as a team this was a fantastic performance, and well done to Andreas who is still new to the contact game but really got stuck in.

Under 8's - played two games and showed some fantastic skills in defence and attack. Some fantastic tagging from the whole team demonstrated how much the boys are coming on, although they were sadly beaten in both games.

Under 7's - On a tiny pitch, and with two players added from torquay, the game was difficult, but the boys showed their abilities once again. Alex and Mojo were as usual fast and furious, both scoring a couple of tries. William John scored a couple of excellent individual tries, as did William Hollis, and try of the day probably went to Oskar who broke away to run the length of the pitch and score.A draw and a win obscured the fact that Dartmouth Under 7's could have run away with the game.

Date: Mon 19th Jan 2009
Venue: Teignmouth RFC
Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm

There is an IRB Rugby Ready course runing as above. Any coach who wants to teach rugby must now attend this course. The club will pay if you can do it.

Please contact Dickie.

I have now ordered the training tops and hope to have the order through within a couple of weeks.

The tops have been sponsored by my company, Julian Hollis, and Birssys Bar - thanks to all.

As a result they will be available at a knock down price tbc but likely to be well under a tenner.

kevin

This sunday we have games for all ages away at Torquay. Please meet at the leisure centre at 9.15 or at Torquay rfc at 10am.