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North and Mid Wales RUGBY Issue 52: March 31st, 2016 GRAND SLAM WINNERS! We are pleased to welcome back player coach Ceri Redman this year who is busy putting together a ladies team. She’s already Touch rugby is taking off got plenty of volunteers and they will start training three months in Bala this summer! earlier this year to make the most of the light evenings. Last year we were lucky enough to have specialist coaching in Bala from Wrexham Raptors every other week and a few of our players went on the represent North Wales in the National trials in Swansea. We want to build on last years success and will be working in close partnership with the WTA, WRU and Wrexham Raptors to deliver regular skills clinics and quality coaching at Maes Gwyniad”. WTA Programme Manager, Matt Adams, said “It’s fantastic that newly established clubs will be hosting rounds of the WTS this year. It’s particularly pleasing to see the series being hosted at Bala RFC by Bala Touch and at Ystrad Mynach by Caerphilly Chargers. The exposure of the game will be increased in those areas and hopefully result in more local people wishing to take up the game.” Visit the ‘Touch Rygbi Cymysg Y Bala’ Facebook Page for regular updates on training and games. Bala RFC will be hosting two major touch rugby events this sum- mer, one for elite teams and the other for fun. Touch rugby will be kicking off in Bala every Thursday evening at 7pm from 31st March 2016 over the summer. It is open to men and women aged 15 or over. No prior experience is necessary and the only equipment you need is a pair of boots! The club will North & Mid Wales also be hosting two rugby tournaments this summer, one for elite teams and the other for a bit of fun. The mixed open touch rugby tournament will take place on Satur- RUGBY day 25th June 2015. This event is the final series in four national touch rugby tournaments organised by the Welsh Touch Associa- tion (WTA) and will be attracting some of the best teams across Welcome to the latest issue of the North & Mid Wales Rugby magazine Wales. and apologies for it running a bit behind schedule. A team must consist of a minimum of six players with at least This issue pays tribute to the Welsh U20 team and includes three ladies on the pitch at any one time. It costs £150 per team reports and pictures (kindly supplied by Tony Bale) of the three to register and concessions are available for junior teams (mostly games that took place at Parc Eirias. consisting of players under 18 years of age on the day of the tour- nament) or teams that bring non-playing qualified referees. Tony also supplied the picture for the front cover. The game will be played under the Federation of International Touch (FIT) rules. If you are interested in playing or register- Kumari has once again given permission for her ilatest interview ing a team in the tournament then contact Harry Guttridge on to be published in this magazine, this time with Sian Williams. We 07882712660 or [email protected]. The closing date thank both Kumari and Sian. for registration is Monday 20thJune. The next issue should be out by the end of April Iso youi’ll be hav- The chairman of Clwb Rygbi’r Bala, Tony Parry, said “We are ing two in the month) and then we’ll be back on track. Wrexham U10 very proud to be hosting this event and it is the first time that the v Newcastle national touch series has been hosted in North Wales. We hope that it will raise the profile of touch rugby in the region and inspire Congratulations to the eight clubs who will be contesting the U10 by Chris local people to take up the game.” North Wales Cup and Plate competitions at Parc Eiirias, it should Wright be a cracking weekend of top quality rugby. The fun day tournament takes place the weekend after the WTA mixed open, on Saturday 2nd July. Referees will be more relaxed By the time the next issue is published, we’ll be a lot nearer to with the rules and there will be a coaching clinic in the morning to knowing if RGC are going to make the promotion spot to the Pre- bring people up to speed with the game. Players can either regis- miership. Like the rest of the rugby folk of North and Mid Wales, ter a team before the event or just turn up on the day. we wish them all the best for the run-in. Exciting times ahead! This event will be combined with the usual fun day activities, such as the tug of war, obstacle course and sheep racing. There will also be a beer tent to keep the athletes and spectators hydrated. Gary Email: [email protected] One of the event organisers, Harry Guttridge, said “These two Telephone: 07713 514 375 tournaments offer something for everyone. Bala are aiming to field at least one team in the mixed open and the more experienced players can train for this over the coming months. Those that are www.ovalzone.co.uk new to the game or just was a bit of fun can enter the fun day Gary Williams, Wylfa, Westwood Park, Welshpool, Powys SY21 7QP tournament instead the following weekend. LIKE TO ADVERTISE? - PLEASE RING 07713 514 375 DIARY Please confirm before attending that the events on this page are still going ahead £1m Welsh Government loan to update Ruthin club Sunday, 3rd April, 2016 Parc Eirias facilities tie awards International U16 Festival at Eirias Park Wednesday, 6th April, 2016 International U16 Festival at Eirias Park Saturday, 9th April, 2016 International U16 Festival at Eirias Park Sunday, 24th April, 2016 North Wales Youth Cup and Plate Finals - venue to be confirmed Saturday, 30th Aprill, 2016 North Wales Cup Finals Extravaganza Kyle Davies and Jason Humphreys were pre- Saturday, 30th April, 2016 sented with ties marking North Wales Cup Final Extravaganza their 200 and 100 appear- ances for the 1st team Sunday, 1st May, 2016 respectively by Director North Wales Cup Final Extravaganza of Rugby, Kenton Morgan Friday, 13th May, 2016 The Deputy Minister for Cul- to apply for an interest free loan such as Rhun Williams, one of Eruropean Challenge Cup Final, Lyon, France ture, Sport and Tourism, Ken to make them more inclusive, the form players in the Wales Saturday, 14th May, 2016 Skates, has announced that attractive and accessible and Under 20 side, to reach their European Cup Final, Lyon, France Parc Eirias will benefit from ensuring they meet the needs full potential within north Wales, the £5million Welsh Govern- of the local area. through our regional perform- Saturday, 28th May, 2016 ment loan scheme to update its ance pathway, and the addition- Ruthin RFC Seniors 7s Tournament facilities, which will include the Councillor Graham Rees, al facilities will allow a greater Please see advertisement opposite addition of a new 3G pitch. Cabinet Member for Tourism, focus on women and girls. Marketing and Leisure, Conwy Saturday, 28th May, 2016 Parc Eirias will receive a loan of County Borough Council said: “In addition, the new 3G pitch Cambrian Training Mid Wales Cup and Shield Finals at Llanidloes RFC almost £1 million to update its “We’re delighted that we’ve will provide an important Sunday, 29th May, 2016 facilities with a new 3G rugby been able to secure this Sports training and playing facility for Friendly: England v Wales /football pitch, an artificial bowl- Facilities Capital Loan to con- community rugby clubs in the ing green, a hydrotherapy pool, tinue the development of Parc area, along with the delivery of Congratulations multi-purpose activity room and Eirias as a Regional Centre of community coach and referee dedicated ATP hockey surface. Sporting Excellence; it will help education.” Amanda us provide first clasas commu- The Wales Collaborative Sports nity facilities that will be avail- Further Information-- Facilities Group will also be able, and in excellent condition, The Sports Facilities Capital providing £300,000 in funding. all year round for local sports Loan Scheme provided loans of With almost £900,000 from clubs.” up to £1million to local authori- Conwy County Borough Coun- ties for projects that met the cil, the total investment in the Parc Eirias has been a major scheme criteria. These were project will be £2.19million. catalyst for the growth of rugby interest free and must be repaid in North, allowing key matches, within ten years. The loan is for The Deputy Minister said: “We such as tonight’s U20s Six capital projects only. launched our Sports Facilities Nation decider, to be hosted in Capital Loan Scheme to help the region. The addition of 3G The scheme was a pilot and an local authorities find new and pitches is expected to boost evaluation has been under- exciting ways to encourage this development further. taken. It concluded that overall whole families to enjoy and the scheme was welcomed and take part in sporting activities in Welsh Rugby Union Group the process was comprehen- their area. Chief Executive Martyn Phillips sive and clearly administered. A great honour recently for said: “Eirias has become a However, it was evident from North Wales referee, Amanda “We recognise that this is a centre of excellence for North the evaluation that if Minis- Lattuca, when she was challenging financial time for Wales rugby in all senses of ters were minded to run the appointed as an Assistant authorities and I am pleased the word.