Regional 2008-9




		*Womens & Girls Rugby North West*

Regional Program
Each season the RFUW provide resources for a regional program of coaching and matches for talented players at all age groups, across each region of England. (11 regions in total). The aim of the program is to identify and develop talented players, leading to higher playing standards across the country. This is done by providing dedicated and specialist coaching sessions, fixtures against other regions and for the U18’s & U15’s, a place at the National Regional Festival in May. See also the RFUW Programme Ethos Details of all the coaches and administrators, many who are volunteers is on the contacts page.
Reference information about the entire Regional Program is available on the RFUW web site. See the following :-
- Senior Dates - Senior dates
- Youth Dates - Youth dates

Trials
As squad sizes are limited, the first stage of the program is to hold a trial of all interested players. Those players selected at each of the age groups will then be involved in the program, details of the dates and venues are given here below. Players must register online with the RFUW to attend the trials.
This years deadlines are :-
- Senior December 10th 2008 - go to Registration page
- Youth January 2nd 2009 - by County or club invitation only

Fixtures
Match reports and photographs will be added to the web site and will be accessible via a links provided in the boxes in the table below. Coach transport will be arranged for all away fixtures and playing kit - red shirts and shorts will be provided.


	Regional Calendar Dates 2008-9

Date	Senior	U18’s	U15’s	Notes
Sunday December 14th	Trials @ Broughton Park 1pm-4pm			Directions to Broughton Park
Saturday January 10th	Trials @ Broughton Park 9.30am-1pm POSTPONED
Sunday January 11th		Trials @ Broughton Park 9.30am-1pm POSTPONED	Trials @ Broughton Park 9.30am-1pm POSTPONED	Directions to Broughton Park
Sunday January 18th
Sunday January 25th		Trials @ Broughton Park 9.30am-1pm	Trials @ Broughton Park 9.30am-1pm	Directions to Broughton Park
Sunday February 1st	Training @ Broughton Park	Training @ Broughton Park 9.30am-1pm	Training @ Broughton Park 9.30am-1pm	Directions to Broughton Park
Sunday February 8th	Regional fixture vs West Midlands (Home) KO 2pm POSTPONED	Regional fixture vs West Midlands (Home) KO 11am Players should be at Broughton Park and be ready for warming up at 10am. POSTPONED	Regional fixture vs West Midlands (Home) KO 11am Players should be at Broughton Park and be ready for warming up at 10am. POSTPONED	Broughton Park
Sunday 15th February		Regional fixture vs West Midlands (Home) KO 1.30pm Players should be at Broughton Park and be ready for warming up at 12pm (noon). Result - Lost 37-5 see report page for photos	Regional fixture vs West Midlands (Home) KO 1.30pm Players should be at Broughton Park and be ready for warming up at 12pm (noon) Result - Won 35-0 see report page for photos	Broughton Park
Saturday 21st February		No Training	Training @ Broughton Park 9.30am-1pm See coach for confirmation
Sunday 22nd February	Regional fixture vs West Midlands (Home) KO 2pm @ Northwich RUFC	Regional fixture vs North East (Away) Coach organised from Broughton Park - Leaving at 8.45 am calling at Preston Grasshoppers RFC (PR4 0AP) at 9.45am, ETA Penrith 11am. Match KO 12.30pm There may be some space for parents wanting to travel on the coach please contact Kevin Jones for details kjones@northwichrufc.co.uk Result Won 34-0 see report page for photos	Regional fixture vs North East (Away) Coach organised from Broughton Park - Leaving at 8.45 am calling at Preston Grasshoppers RFC (PR4 0AP) at 9.45am, ETA Penrith 11am. Match KO 12.30pm There may be some space for parents wanting to travel on the coach please contact Kevin Jones for details kjones@northwichrufc.co.uk Result Won 34-0 see report page for photos	Venue to be Penrith Rugby Club. Penrith Rugby club is at Winters Park, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8RG See Directions
Sunday 1st March	Regional fixture vs Yorkshire (Home)			Venue TBC
Sunday 8th March		Training @ Broughton Park 10.00am-1.00pm Can parents please ensure that players are collected promptly at the end of training	Training @ Broughton Park 10.00am-1.00pm Can parents please ensure that players are collected promptly at the end of training	Directions to Broughton Park
Saturday 14th March			Regional Tournament @ Lichfield Rugby Club 1st Game 11.00 am Coach will be available to leave Broughton Park approx 8am. Pick up at Sandbach services (southbound) between 8.30 & 8.45 am. Please let your team manager know where you plan to join the coach or if you are planning to go direct.	Directions to Lichfield RUFC The post code is :- WS14 9JE
Sunday 15th March	Regional fixture vs North East (Home) Venue TBC	Regional Tournament @ Lichfield Rugby Club 1st Game 11.00 am Coach will be available to leave Broughton Park approx 8am. Pick up at Sandbach services (southbound) between 8.30 & 8.45 am. Please let your team manager know where you plan to join the coach or if you are planning to go direct.		Directions to Lichfield RUFC The post code is :- WS14 9JE
Saturday 21st March	Senior Finals


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