FIXTURES - SEASON 1983-84 " . . • • - ~ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING COUNTYXV .•. <_' \ NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the CHESHIRE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION will be held at the CHESTER FOOTBALL CLUBHOUSE, September 11 th Cheshire v. President's XV (RNLI) (Hoylake) HARE LANE, VICAR'S CROSS, CHESTER on THURSDAY, 14th JULY 1983 at 6.30 p.m. September 18th The Hawthorns, Cheshire v. Connacht (Home) Neston Road, WALTER GOTT, October 8th Cheshire v. Cornwall (New Brighton) Ness, Honorary Secretary. South Wirral, L64 4AT. 30th June 1983. October 22nd Cheshire v. Hertfordshire (Rickmansworth) November 12th Cheshire v. Kent ( Park) AGENDA November 26th Play Off (Chester, if at home) 1. Notice of the Annual General Meeting. 2. Confirmation of the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 15th July 1982. 3. Adoption of the Hon. Treasurer's Report and Accounts. COUNTYBXV 4. Adoption of the Committee's Report. September 18th 5. Election of the Officers for Year 1983-84. The Committee's nominations are: Cheshire v. Isle of Man (RNLI) (Douglas) (a) President: W. S. Platt April 5th Cheshire v. B (Orrell) (b) .Past Presidents: H. V. Middleton, G. C. Noden, N. A. Steel, J. E. Stark, H. M. Curphey, A. F. Koenen, P. G. Turner, A. H. Rushton. (c) Senior Vice-President: G. C. Cox. SCHOOLS (d) Vice-Presidents: A. 1. Hart, F. R. Povall. Proposed by H. M. Curphey, seconded by N. A. Steel: November 20th Cheshire 18 & 16 Groups v. (Whitchurch) Vice-President: M. Cohen. December 18th .Cheshire 18 Group v. Warwickshire (Northwich) 6. The following Officers being eligible and no further nominations being received are hereby elected: a) Honorary Secretary: W. Gott. December 22nd Cheshire 18 & 16 Groups v. Lancashire (Away) b) Assistant Honorary Secretary: J. N. Lenton. c) Honorary Treasurer: M. Cohen. December 27th Cheshire 18 & 16 Groups v. Northumberland (Sale) d) Assistant Honorary Treasurer: N. H. Middlebrook. January 3rd Cheshire 18 & 16 Groups v. Cumbria (Away) 7. Election of the Committee fo·r the year 1983-84. One representative from each Club, one member from each of the Referees' Societies and two representatives from the Schools. January 7th Cheshire 18 & 16 Groups v. Durham (Northwich) 8. Consideration of proposed alterations to the Rules: a) Proposed by the Committee: Rule 7 - after "free" and before "admission" insert "ground". after "County Matches" and before "and County Trial matches" insert ", the Final of the Cheshire Cup, the Final of the Cheshire Plate, the ; , Final of the Colts' Shield". ~~ \ after "County Final" add "Entry to County Championship matches shall be by the production of a tièket voucher and to the Finals of the County Competitions by the production of the County Membership Card." Rule 14 - delete and re-number the following Rules, Rule 15( 1) - dei ete "and of each university club," delete "fi 5.00" and add ";00.00." b) Proposed by W. Gott and seconded by M. Cohen: Rule 35 - add "COACHINGSUB-COMMITTEEconsistingofachairmanwho shall be a member of the County Committee and six members. It shall advise the County Committee on ail coaching matters and cater for the coaching needs of all those affiliated Clubs and Schools within the jurisdiction of the County Committee." Rule 44 - delete "f1,500" and add "1;5,000" 9. Confirmation of the Committee's nomination ofN. A. Steel as R.F.U. County Representative. 10. Election of the Auditor for the Year 1983-84. The Cornrnittee's nomination is: W. Pons F.C.C.A. Il. Any other business. COMMITTEE'S REPORT 1982/83 ISLE OF MAN

COMMlTTEE This is the growth area of Rugby Football with seven Clubs. Douglas had a good run in the Cup Competition Seven comminee meetings were held during the year and the following is a record of attendances: with three mainland Clubs flying to the Island to play their ties. A. H. RUSHTON (Pre.ident) ...... 7 A. FRASER-DACKERS (Lymm) ...... 3 P. G. TURNER (Past Pre.ident) ...... 3 P. HOLLAND (M.celesfield) ...... 4 (1) A. F. KOENEN (Past Pre.ident) ...... 6 C. BRIFFA (Malpas) ...... 0 H. M. CURPHEY (Past President) ...... 7 R. L. GRAY (Marple) ...... 0 J. E. STARK (past President) ...... 0 D. C. HART (Mid-Cheshire COllege) ...... 3 SENDING OFF THE FIELD OF PLAY N. A. STEEL (R.F.U. Rep - Past Pre•. ) ...... 7 R. PULLIN (Moore) ...... 5 G. C. NODEN (Past President) ...... 0 J .TAYLOR (New Brighton) ...... 4 H. V. MIDDLETON (Past President) ...... 6 D. MASaN (Old Anselmi.ns) ...... 4 There is a disturbing increase in the number ofplayers sent offand the Rugby Football Union is monitoring W. S. PLATT (Senior Vice·President) ...... 7 D. EWING (Old Birkonians) ...... 3 the records ofCounties. A charge of;(5.00 is made on Clubs for each case towards the cost ofthe Disciplinary G. C. COX (Vice-President Asst. Hon. Sec.)...... 7 E. G. WILLIAMS (Old Instonians) ...... 2 (1) A.L HART (Vice-President) ...... 4 M. J. CURPHEY (Old Parkonians) ...... 6 Sub-Committees. C. HOOLE (Vice-President) ...... 6 A. JONES (Old Rockferrians) ...... 1 F. R. POVALL (Vice-President) ...... 5 R. LOWE (Old Salians) ...... ~ ...... 3 W. GOTT (Hon. Secretary) ...... 7 D. P. WRIGHT (Oldershaw) ...... 4 M. COHEN (Hon. Treasurer) ...... 7 P. A. LISTER(Port·Sunlight) ...... 3 COACHING N. H. MIDDLEBROOK (Ass!. Hon. Tre•. ) ...... 5 C. J. COVENTRY (Sale) ...... 6 (1) G. MOTT (Ashton-on-Mersey) ...... 1 R. BRINDLEY (Sandb.ch) ...... 3 G. S. ANDREWS (Birkenhead Park) ...... 7 M. R. GRANT (Shell Carrington) ...... 5 One more coach achieved the R.F.U. qualification and the County is sponsoring another to the course this B. F. FALLON (Bowdon) ...... 1 D. B. PYE (Shell-Stanlow) ...... 4 (1) summer. Coaching seminars are held within the County and are instructive to ail who are interested in D.L ADAMS (Caldy) ...... 5 J. SUTCLIFFE (Simon) ...... 0 M. THELWELL(C.penhurst)...... 1 (2) G. DAWSON (Vagabonds l.O.M.) ...... 0 coaching. Potential coaches should contact the Chairman for details ofthe R.F. U. and other coaching courses. M. ROONEY (Cheshire Con.t.bu1ary) ...... 1 T. CALDERBANK (Vauxhall Motors) ...... 0 P. HOLLAND (Che.hire Fire Brigade) ...... 0 J. SHALLCROSS () ...... 5 D. O. DIAMOND (Chester) ...... 3 (1) J. TAYLOR (Weston Point) ...... 1 E. J. CHARLESWORTH (Chester COllege) ...... 0 P. LYONS (Whitehouse Park) ...... 0 F. M. ASTALL (Christleton) ...... 0 D. W. BRAIN (Wilmslow) ...... 4 RUGBY UNION REFEREES D. PALIN () ...... 4 J. DAVlES (Winnington Park) ...... 5 G. EVANS (Crewe and Nantwich) ...... 2 J. LEARY (Winsford) ...... 2 Clubs with members who are interested in taking up refereeing are asked to write to the Secretary of the A. M. LEES (Davenport) ...... 1 D. B. LEWIS (Wirral) ...... 5 J. KAY (Dougla. I.O.M.) ...... 3 V. SCHWARZ ( Ref•. Soc.) ...... 5 (1) Liverpool and District Referees' Society and/or the and District Referees' Societyat the following S. PRATT () ...... 0 K. PRATT (Manchester Refs. Soc.) ...... 3 K. STRINGER (Hel.by) ...... 1 R. BLAKE (Schools East) ...... 2 addresses: J. N. LENTON (Hoylake) ...... 6 J. YOUNG (Schools West) ...... 6 R. PINDER (Coaching) (Co-opted) ...... 2 (3) Manchester and District Referees' Society: Liverpool and District Referees' Society: No representative from Alsager COliege, Peel (l.O.M.), Ramsey (l.O.M.), Ronaldsway (l.O.M.), Pacemaken; (l.OM.), Southem Nomads (l.O.M.) J. K. Wagner, A. Havard, () indicates substitute attending. 154 Prestbury Road, 78 Trafalgar Road, The following is a list of Clubs and Schools affiliated with the COunty and Rugby Football Union: Macc1esfie1d Birkdale, , CLUBS Cheshire SKIO 3BR PR8 2NJ ,1- Alsager College Crewe and Nantwich Old Birkonians Shell (St.nlow) Ashton-on-Mersey Davenport Old Instonians Simon Birkenhead Park Douglas (I.0.M.) Old Parkonians Southern Nomads (l.O.M.) Bowdon Dukinfield Old Rockferrians Vagabonds (l.O.M.) Caldy Helsby Old Sali.ns Vauxhall Motots Capenhutst Hoylake Oldershaw Wallasey Cheshire Regiment lst Battalion Lymm Pacemakers Veterans (l.O.M.) Weston Point Cheshire Constabulary Macc1esflCld Peel (l.O.M.) Whitehouse Park Cheshire Fire Brigade Marple Pon Sunlight Wilmslow Chester Malpas Ramsey (I.O.M.) Winnington Park Chester CoUege Mid-Cheshire Gallege Rooaldsway (LO.M.) Winsford ChristIeton Moore Sale Wirral Congleton New Brighton Sandbach (Total 54) Crewe COllege OId Anselmians Shell (Carrington) SCHOOLS Altrincham Grammar School Henry Meals School Rock Ferry High School Appleton Han High School Hyde County Grammar Schoo! Ruskin COUDty High School Ashton-on-Mersey School Kings School, Macclesfield Ruthin School Bebington Counry Secondary School King William College Rydal School Beecb Hall School County High Scbool St. Ambrose Collc:ge Birkenhead School Lefiwich High School St. An.elm'. COllege 'Birkenhead Institute High School Maibank County High School St. Mary's COllege Blacon High School Marple Hall School St. Nicholas School Bramhall High School Marple Ridge High School Sandbach School -,'L" Broadoak Comprehensive Schoal Middlewich COUDty High School Sale Grammar School Caldy Grange Grammar School Mossland Comprehensive School Sir John Deanes School f Carlen Park COllege ofTechnology Moseley Scbool South TrafTord College of Further Cheadle Hulme School Mostyn House School Education Cbristleton High Scbool New Mills Comprehensive School Grarnmar School Dee Higb School Oldershaw Comprehensive Schoo} Stockton Heath Hîgh School Douglas High Scbool Oughtrington High School Stockport Schoal Fallibroome High School Park High School Tarporley County High Scbool Grange High School Penketh High School Terra Nova School Greenfield High School Pownall Hall School Weaverh.m COUDty High School Harefield High School Poyoton Counry High School Wellington School Hartford High School Pric:sdy Collc:ge Whitby Comprehensive Schoal Hazel Grove High School Ramillies Hall Schoal Wirral Grammar Schoo! Heber High School Ramsey Grammar School Woodford Lodge Comprehensive School Helsby Grammar School Reddish Vale Comprebensive School (Total 70) e· • CHESHIRE SCHOOLS R.F.U. COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

The results were very encouraging with the boys winning eight games out ofthe ten and there is an increase Prior to this season, Cheshire was experiencing many problems in the Northern Championship, but the of six schools affiliated to the County. change to National Rugby placed the County in Division Three where we were able to rethink and make a fresh approach to bur game. Consequently we won our Division gaining promotion to Division Two. We 18 Group Results 16 Group Results believe our organis~tion to be right, we have an excellent coaching committee and our natural airn is, in due course, to attain!Division One status. We have no illusions, it will not be easy and it will require maximum Cheshire v. Shropshire Won 34-4 Cheshire v. Shropshire Won 34-0 effort. There is treIpendous spirit among the players and we look to ail Clubs to support us in achieving Cheshire v. Warwickshire Won 11-4 Cheshire v. Northumberland Won 24-4 this goal. The results were: Cheshire v. Lancashire Lost 13-25 Cheshire v. Lancashire Lost 4-14 Cheshire v. Cumbria Won 27-7 Cheshire v. Cumbria Won 8-3 chesAire v. Sussex Lost 9-15 Cheshire v. Eastern Counties Won 19-13 Cheshire v. Durham Won 18-13 Cheshire v. Durham Won 25-12 Cheshire v. Won 26-12 Cheshire v. Cumbria Won 12~10 , Nine boys were in trials. One boy played for England. " Eastern i .• Sussex Staffordshire Counties Cumbria CHESHIRE COLTS e + C.Rowe (Sale) F.B. F.B. F.B. F.B. * P. Kolokotroni (Birkenhead Park) R.W. There was a strong finish to the County Championship with a pleasing win against Cumbria, the eventual B. Ollier! (Wilmslow) R.C. L.C. Champions. The results were: * + P. Dobbing (Birkenhead Park) L.C. L.C. L.c. * + P. McShane (Birkenhead Park) L.W. R.W. R.W. R.W. Cheshire v. Warwickshire Lost 6-12 Cheshire v. Staffordshire Won 16-0 G. Glynn (Broughton Park) F.H. F.H. F.H. F.H. Cheshire v. Northumberland Lost 7-19 Cheshire v. Durham Lost 0-3 * + H. Fitton (Sale) S.H. S.H. S.H. S.H. Cheshire v. Cumbria Won 19-15 Cheshire v. Lancashire Draw 9-9 * + J. Cairns (Birkenhead Park) P P P P Cheshire v. Yorkshire Won 22-6 R. Tinsley (Birkenhead Park) H H H H S. Harris (Broughton Park) P P P P Five boys were in England trials. Two boys played for England. + S. Bull (Broughton Park) L L L L * + J. Mitchell (Lymm) L L L L P. Sherratt (Sale) B.S. B.S. B.S. CHESHIRE DISTRICT XV M. Murray (Ashton-on-Mersey) No. 8 No. 8 No. 8 No. 8 D. Partington (Wilmslow) O.S. O.S. O.S. O.S. The fixtures were strengthened and although the results were two losses the enthusiasm was still there. Next R. Beaton (Wilmslow) R.C. R.C. R.C. + G. Bird (Lymm) L.W. season the team will be called Cheshire B XV and will be a feed to the County side. The airn is still stronger * L.W. L.W. (Birkenhead Park) Replacement fixtures. The results were: * J. McHugh * G. Lievesley (Winnington Park) 'B.S. Cheshire v. North Wales Lost 4-7 Cheshire v. Lancashire B Lost 12-29 * Ties + Badges UNDER21 XV COUNTY COMPETITIONS' RESULTS CHESHIRE CUP Final: Sale 29 Alsager College 13 During the season it was decided to form a team to encourage boys from the successful Schools and Colts sides ofprevious seasons. The Committee was impressed by the keeness ofthe boys and a match was played CHESHIRE PLATE Final: New Brighton 23 Mid Cheshire College 9 against the Presidents XV led by the County Captain, although the result was a loss the future is very CHESHIRE COLTS' SHIELD Final: Winnington Park 14 Old Salians 7 promising. CHESHIRE SCHOOLS COMPETITION Joint Holders: Kings S. Macclesfield and Wirral G.S. COLTS WHEATSHEAF SEVENS Final: Lancashire beat Durham INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS ,,_ The finals ofthe competitions make a substantial contribution to the County nmds and should also benefit Clubs in the earlier rounds. With Sale at the top ofthe Northern Merit Table, Alsager College has qualified Membership subscriptions have made an increased contribution to County funds and the Individual Members' • to enter the firs! round of the John Player Cup Competition next season. bar will be provided at home matches again next season. The subscription will be at the same level and membership is open to ail supporters ofthe Cheshire R.F. U. with free entry to home County matches and the fmals of the County Cup, Plate and Shield competitions. The special tie is obtainable from the lndividual Members' Secretary. - CHESHIRE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNIUN Accounts for the year ended 30th April, 1983 (Season 1982183) EXPENDITURE INCOME 1982 {, MATCH EXPENSES MATCH RECEIPTS Staffordshire at Chester 522 (Iess proportion paid to visitors) Sussex at Birkenhead 485 Staffordshire at Chester 119 Cumbria at Wilmslow 582 Sussex at Birkenhead 116 Cumbria at Wilmslow 236 Eastern Counties at Ipswich 1748 Less Thorn Travelling Expenses 1270 478 Eastern Counties at Ipswich 53 District XV Expenses 353 Player's Travelling Expenses 1481 6798 Selection Playing Committee & Squad Training 952 4853 1 1760 Northem Division 900 1424 GENERAL EXPENSES IndividuaI Members 140 SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIV ABLE Commillee Expenses 350 Individual Members 1237 Programmes 377 ~- Clubs 854 Printing, Stationery & Postage 332 ':J 1831 Club Loan Interest 30 2121 •. ,.", Membership Cards 733 Secretary's Expenses 469 INVESTMENT INTEREST 4576 Bank Charges 94 2495 Forward Trust 162 Deposit Account 212 OTHER EXPENSES 1165 Capital Investment Aeeount 329 703 Cheshire Schools 2221 Cheshire Colts 2560 OTHER RECEIPTS Cheshire Cup and Shield 347 Cheshire Schools 1719 3501 Coaching 497 5625 Cheshire Colts 969 Cheshire Cup and Shield 836 TICKETS Television Fees 1600 1585 International 1176 Thorn County Championship 750 Administration Fees (Sen ding Off) Less Expenses 317 16460 14149 Advertising 540 7851 SaIe of Ties, etc. 19 6750 TICKETS 1458 International 1176 2395 Excess of Expenditure over Income 1975 ;_:..::..:=--~ 16460 14149 BALANCE S,HEET As at 30th ApMl, 1983 .~ 1982 1982 {, {, CAPITAL ACCOUNT LOANS TO CLUBS As at 30th April, 1982 9061 As at 30th April, 1982 720 Add Income Tax Refund 257 720 Les. Yearly Club Repayments 320 400 9318 INVESTMENTS Less Excess of Expenditure over Income 1975 7343 1413 Forward Trust Ltd. 1575 160 R.F.U. DEBENTURES Cup Fees 1983/84 Reeeived in Advance 2 As at 30th April, 1982 2 9061 7503 _ BALANCE AT BANK Less Sundry Debtor 51. 6) General Account 746 • 85 No. 2 Aceount 1235 5008 Deposit Account 3328 164 Colts Account 176 858 Cup Account 5 417 Schools Account ~ 5475 9061 7452

Examined and found correct 9061 7452 W. Polls. F.C.C.A., Maeclesfield, Hon. Treasurer, (Signed) W. POTTS Mark Cohen, Linnells, Marlborough Drive, Ist June, 1983 • Tytherington, Macclesfield, Cheshire. Cheshire Schools R.F.U. APPLICATION FORM It is difficult to talk of future plans when we have practically achieved maxiIilum potential Le. CHESHIRE RUGBY U18fU16 County XV's; U18fU16 Sevens' Competitions and the Under 18 fifteen a side Knock • Out Tournaments. Within the Northern Group structure we are endeavouring to ensure that we play every Name ...... , ...... FOOTBALL UNION other County. At present Yorkshire are the only outstanding opponents. They have offered us • an U16 date this coming season. As far as we are concerned it will remain a 'no-go' circle Address ...... unless our Senior XV can be accommodated as weil. We are suggesting a re·structuring of our selection procedure. As an experiment for Season 1983/1984 the format will be as follows: Coaching Session - West Trial - October Tel: ...... 12th, Coaching Session - East Trial - October 19th, both Wednesday afternoons. Squad Club (if any) ... .' . '...... Session and Final Trial - Sunday November 6th. This will not mean that we shall break with the long established Cheshire v The Rest Proposed by ...... Membership fee f3.00. Christmas fixture. In order to allow Public School nominations it will be played on December Club ...... Il th, prior to the commencement of our Christmas programme. We are planning material developments to improve the appearance of our teams. A Complete and return to Dennis Diamond at 26, Nicholas Street, Chester. telephone number different colourtie is being designed for the Under 18 side. Pullovers, which can be purchased Chester 40111. by the players, will ensure a standard and uniform turn'out. Finally, whilst standing by, we THE hope to fit our replacements out in appropriate tracksuits. John M. Young - Chairman. WAYFORWARD Hon. Secretary: Dai Adams, 7 Beaumans Drive, ThingwaH, Wirral L61 7XP. Thorn EMI County Championship Results 1982·83 v Sussex lost 9-15, v Staffordshire won 26-12, v Eastern Counties won 19-13, v Cumbria won 12-10, promotion to League II. Fixtures 1983·84 Dctober 8th v Cornwall at New Brighton, October 22nd v Hertfordshire at D.M.T. Rickmans­ President: Arthur H. Rushton worth, November 12th v Kent at Birkenhead Park, November 26th Playoff at Chester (if at 25 Laburnam Grove, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside L61 4UT. home). Past Presidents: Help! H. V. Middleton G. C. Noden N. A. Steel J. E. Stark Can Vou help Cheshire Rugby Football Union? Join as an Individual Member! Dffer your H. M. Murphy A. F. Koenen services to a Sub-Committee! Why not try coaching at Club, Youth or Mini Level! Support the P. G. Turner County teams! Senior Vice-President: Individual Membership W. S. Platt Individual Membership of the Cheshire Rugby Football Union is open to anyone on application Vice-Presidents: and completion of the attached form. Benefits include an annual news letter, the admission to G. C. Cox A. 1. Hart County games, plus Cheshire Cup, Shield and Plate final, the right to apply for International Match tickets through the County, but most of all the pleasure of supporting Cheshire. At each C. Hoole F. R. Povall County game a bar is available and is reserved for Individual Members, and the meetings after R.F.U. Representative: the game have always been most enjoyable. The Individual Membership is now an important N. A. Steel part of the County structure, and membership is available to old and young, ladies and gentlemen, players and non-players. The County needs Vou and we trust that Vou will benefit Hon. Secretary: Walter Gott from joining a group whose support is considered by aH County players at all levels as an Hawthorns, Neston Road, Ness, South Wirral L64 4AT. important facet of County Rugby. lfit" ,' , Hon. Treasurer: Mark Cohen ~ Dennis Diamond - Chairman. Linnells, Marlborough Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire SKI0 2JX

Stop Press 1875 to 1983 and beyond Cheshire is forming an U21 side in common with the other Counties in the North. It will fill the gap in the progression of representative football after Schools and Colts level. A group of County Members, including two of the County coaches selected a team from 80 players COUNTY CHAMPIONS nominated by 16 Clubs to play agame this season, next season there will be two. 1950 1961 ------~------

Message from ~he President 1C1llp and Plaie Disciplinary Committees This leaUet has been produced for distribution to a11 Clubs in our County which gives a general Your Committee, a few years ago, decided to reinstitute the Cheshire Cup. outline of the functions of its various Sub-Committees. As a fo11ow-up, all Clubs will be invited to One of the committees, hopeful of not too much work, is the Disciplinary Committee, which for send two of its senior officiaIs to a seminar for discussion of the future aims of your County. This ensured that Iess senior Clubs would be able to play their senior friends which earlier convenience is split into two areas, East and West. Nowadays any player who has been sent off It is a sad fact that during the last four seasons support from the Clubs for the Counties was impossible. This has proved successful and if run by Clubs correctly of great monetary receives a mandatory 30 days suspension imposed by the RF.U. Our task is to see if the value to them and to Cheshire in the Final. The same applies to the Plate competition in which occasion merits an increase in suspension and while this is sometimes necessarv it is the activities has not been as good as one would expect, considering the ha rd work and organisation we hope aIl will participate yearly. done by the various Sub-Committees, in fact, correspondence which has been sent to Club exception rather than the rule. The view of the Cheshire RF. U. is that we would like to see the The winners of the Cup competition gain automatic entry to the national John Player Cup abolition of the automatic suspension, leaving the disciplinary committees to deal with each Secretaries regarding trials and coaching sessions has in sorne cases been completely ignored. and the finalists and semi-finalists receive a share of the sponsorship monies. Maybe Vou feel the County is trying to do too much in providing fixtures for a District XV case as they find it. To expect a referee to be judge and jury in one is in our opinion unfair to the Both competitions will be of great interest for discussion in any futur.e forum with the player concerned. and an Under 21 XV. . Clubs. Maybe Vou feel the County requesting the nomination of players for the County Colts XV This is not the most popular of the Committees within the County. Clubs can assist in many isn't very important. . Chairman - Ashley Koenen, Lindale Grange, 4 Ridge Park, Bramhall, Cheshire SK7 2BL. ways to reduce the increasing work load Ws committee has to endure. Introduce your own Maybe vou feel that coaching isn't necessary and that the Coaching sessions organised by disciplinary action on players, why wait until the referee sends your "man off". the County are just a waate of time. Fil!llance Certainly from the County's point of view it is very important that a District XV, an Under With your help in this we could make the disciplinary committee the least active in the The Cheshire RF.U. has to maintain a successful team in the County Championship and to field County. 21 XV, a Colts XV and Coaching Sessions are organised and fully supported by Clubs. District, Colts and School teams, and an U21 team. We also assist Clubs with Mini Rugby and Important for the following reasons: Coaching schemes and act as Information and Advice providers on Rugby Union affairs. East - Chairman - Peter Turner, Higher Ingersley Farm, Bollington, Macclesfield, 1) Severai players have found themselves playing for the County XV after they have played for Increased income is vital to aHow these activities to continue and exp and and we need sponsor­ Cheshire. the District XV. ship at allievels, advertising, increased individual membership and greatly increased support West - Chairman - Frank PovaIl, 224 Greasby Road, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside L49 2PN. at aU County games and Cup Finals. 2) An Under 21 XV, a new project this season, has been implemented to help the young players who are no longer eligible for Schools or Colts representative ruj!by to have fixtures County Treasurer - Mark Cohen, Linnells, Marlborough Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire DistJrict XV against other neighbouring Counties before they are suitable for the District XV or County SK 10. 2JX. This is an integral part of the County's playing structure and open to ALL uncapped players XV. with County ambitions. It is selected only on the basis of nomination from the Clubs and prior 3) The Colts XV has a full County fixture list against the five Northern Counties, organised by 'rOllll!'S representation and intends to provide the County with strength in depth. The squad members the Rugby Football Union. So it is very important that Clubs should nominate suitable Overseas and Incoming Tours are on the increase but they must have the consent of the Rugby have automatic invitations to County coaching sessions. players. In fact this season, two Colts who were not originally nominated for the trials, were Football Union supported by the County - apply in good time - 3 months for outgoing and 4 The District XV plays at area representation level and is aiming for an even higher seen by the Colts Selection Committee whilst playing for their Club and considered them months for incoming tours. representation level. good enough to play for our County. One of these players is now playing for England. Forms are available from the County Secretary. Chairman - Richard Pullin, 141 Norley Road, Cuddington, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 ZTB. 4) Coaching is a most important aspect of our game today, particularly for the youngsters owing to their enthusiasm for the game. Sorne of them are not being coached at schoollevel lCoachll!llg Insmance as they used to be 20 years ago. These youngsters are joining Clubs with very little Club coaching is still in its infancy in the County, but we do now feel that with the appointment AlI the players who represent the County are insured to the maximum of 10 units of bene fit knowledge of the basics of our game. Your County, three seasons ago, aware that our three of Alan Old as Northern Technical Administrator the Coaching Sub-Committee will be under the RFU Death and Total Disability Accident Insurance Scheme. Coaches couldn't give the Clubs the coaching they required, set about getting more ex­ catalysed into action and that seminars and courses will soon become readily available for Players are strongly urged to consider insurance for loss of income andJor medical players to take up Coaching. This was very successful as today we have oine Coaches on the potential coaches, or for current coaches, to improve their knowledge and techniques. expenses arising out of injuries incurred at practice or in matches during the season. Coaching Sub-Committee. But, Clubs have not given their support to the sessions organised Before renewing YOur Club's Buildings and Contents Insurance why not obtain a by Ws Committee. R.F .U. Coaching Award Holders: Mich Dearman, Joe Green, Stan Liptrott, Reg Palmer, Robin Pinder. competitive quotation under the Rugby Football Union Club Combined Policy - it may weU These are some of the aspects of County Football 1 feel have to be answered if the future of AU County s:-tes have at least one coach and most two, and more coaches are being save Vou money. our game is to successful. sponsored by the County this summer to attend the week long course for the R.F.U. Coaching This leaUet has been produced for your perusal and as a foHow-up a meeting will be held Award. Isle of Man on Tuesday 17th May 1983, at 7.30 p.m. in the Chester RUFC Clubhouse for an open discussion between the officers of the County and Club Officials. 1 hope aIl Clubs will be represented. Robin Pinder, Chairman - Coaching Sub-Committee. Manx Rugby is at present at its strongest level since the war. There are now seven Clubs on the Little Overton Farm, Overton Road, Congleton, Cheshire. Island, three of which sport more than one team, all the schools now play Rugby as well as A. H. Rushton. President. soccer and there is a general upsurge and interest in the game by the public. In recent years the Selection Committee two senior clubs have had excellent runs in the Cheshire Cup and the Island National Side has Colts had great success on the mainland. The Easter Festival, run by the Douglas Club, is this year While this is a very active section of the County Rugby Structure, it could and needs to be i Prior to season 82/83, Cheshire were experiencing many problems in the Northern Champion­ bigger than ever with some 30 visiting clubs. expanded so that we obtain the maximum playing potential from ail Clubs within Cheshire. t ship, but the change to National Rugby placed us in Division Three where we were able to please do not just consider your club might lose the services of one of your "Stars" during the rethink and make a fresh approach to our game. Consequently we won our Division gaining 'fouth County Season. Look to the plus points, that player can put a lot back into his Club along with the f''l,: promotion to Division Two. We believe our organisation to be right, we have an excellent example to others to try for County Honours. coaching committee. enthusiastic, and up to date and our naturaI aim is in due course to attain There are now 18 Clubs in the County providing facilities for youth Rugby, usually divided into This year two Colts, Paul Hackett (Crewe & Nantwich) David Ward (Chester) were _ ,"" Division One status. We have no illusions, it will not be easy. it will require maximum effort. two groups, Minors and Juniors. selected to play for England Colts. ,. There is a tremendous spirit among the present players and we look to aIl Cheshire Clubs to The Minors are where boys aged 7 to 11 are taught the basic skills of Rugby and they Chairman - Frank PovaU, 224 Greasby Road, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside L49 2PN. support us in achieving this goal. exercise these in friendly 9 a side games. Onreaching the age of 12 they graduate to the Juniors, 12 to 16, where they play the full 15 Chairman - lan Hart, The Hermitage, 7 Ingestre Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside L43 5UY. Match and GJrOllillUll a side game developing their skills and techniques in the full spirit of the game. Selectors - R Baker, J. Davies, A. Fraser-Dackers, J. Gardiner, R Green, Chairman of Youth Rugby is where the future of the game lies, where young boys are not only taught The County is fortunate to have four first class grounds on which to stage the Thorn EMI County District XV Committee (CèH)pted). how to play the game but also learn a code of discipline, conduct and attitude. But more Championship and Divisional matches and the Clubs provide aU the back up facilities to ensure important than this they are introduced and become an integral part of the Club !ife, enjoying that the players and spectators enjoy their visit to Cheshire. The generous help given by the Coaches - Mich Dearman, Stan Liptrott. their sport and making many friends. Clubs in the County to stage Schoolboy, Colts and District XV matches is certainly appreciated. If Vou feel your Club has the facilities and is willing to help the County by offering your Bob Holland - Hon. Secretary, Junior Sub-Committee, 6 Silverdale Avenue, Buckley, ground for matches or coaching why not contact the County Secretary. Clwyd CH7 3EZ. Chairman - Walter Gott. The County has a copy of the film 'MINI RUGBY it's the real thing', why not borrow it.