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Website Address 2016 – 2017 President: Brian Hesford Registered under the Industrial & Provident Societies Act 1965 Registration No. 29095R Registered Office: 64 Stanley Drive Leicester LE5 1ES Website address: www.leicestershirerugbyunion.co.uk Message from the President Firstly, I would like to thank the Leicestershire Clubs for allowing me the privilege of being their President for the season 2016-17. It is a great honour for both myself and Melton Mowbray RFC as it is the clubs first County President in its 103-year existence. I have been involved in Leicestershire Rugby since moving here in 1979, playing at Melton and for Leicester Thursday. I became involved with the County through my interest in coaching, this led to assisting in coaching and team management with the County Colts, then becoming Chair of Club Leicestershire. One of the most enjoyable periods of my rugby life was when I helped deliver RFU Coaching Courses during which I met some of the most dedicated and enthusiastic coaches who were just starting up on their coaching journey. When age and inflexibility caught up with me I joined the County Disciplinary Panel of which I am its current secretary It is my intention to visit as many of the clubs in the county as possible during my year in office. 1 I would like to thank the outgoing President Richard Green for his help and guidance during my year as President Elect I wish all the clubs well during the season 2016-2017 whether it is chasing promotion in the leagues or in just growing or maintaining their club. I wish all the Leicestershire teams well for the coming season and I hope to be with you for your representative games. Brian Hesford Hon President August 2016 OFFICERS Hon. President: B. HESFORD 9 Churchill Close, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1UW Tel: 01664 563623 (H), 07850378789 (M) E mail: [email protected] President Elect: Pauline HARDING Tel: 07525666114 (M) E mail: [email protected] Hon. Secretary: K. WHITCOMBE 64 Stanley Drive, Leicester, LE5 1EA Tel: 0116 2929402 (H), 07847 943336 (M) E mail: [email protected] Hon. Treasurer: K. SWIFT 53 Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AP Tel: 01455 447397 (H), 07721 037182 (M) E mail: [email protected] Hon. RFU Representative: P. HOWARD 39 High Street, Hallaton, Leicestershire, LE16 8UD Tel: 01858 555101 (H), 07912 057919 (M) E mail: [email protected] Hon. Chairman: S. RICE 38 Dennis Street, Hugglescote, Leicestershire, LE67 2FP Tel: 01530 810152 (H), 07713 478139 (M) E mail: [email protected] MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE B. Hesford (President), P. Harding (President Elect), K. Whitcombe (Hon. Secretary), K. Swift (Hon. Treasurer), P. Howard (RFU Representative), S. Rice (Chairman), P. Green, R. Hickson, M. Powell, D. Toon, B. Welford, R. T. Green. Co – Opted - None 2 PAST PRESIDENTS R. Annis, D. Coe, B. Elliott, R. Foxon, J Goddard, P. Green, E. Gregory, B. Ord, K. Palfreyman, I. M. Roberts, M. J. Ross, R. Tyler, A. Wells, M. J. Wilson, D. E. Woodford, E. Gregory, R. T. Green PRIVILEGED PERSONS J. A. Allen, E. Barker, P. Bayley, R. Broughton, G. Donnelly, M. Eames, R. Eames, B. Elliott, C. Elliott, H. Ginvert, P. Harding, M. Higgins, N. Kilby, D. Marsden, K. Palfreyman, I. Piggott, J. Thawley, A. Wells, K. Whitehead, M. J. Wilson, D. E. Woodford, D. Roberts VICE PRESIDENTS K. Ball, P. Bayley, H. Coley, R. Foxon, J. Swift, K. Tompkins. MEMBERS All Officers, S. Rice (Chairman), P. Howard, P. Green, R. Hickson, M. Powell, D. Toon, B. Welford and incorporated clubs and club representatives of unincorporated clubs below: Incorporated Clubs: Normal representative: Anstey RFC Ltd D. Worrall Ashby RFC R. Tyler Aylestone Athletic RFC R. Annis Aylestone St James RFC Ltd (C) R. Hickson Belgrave RFC Ltd C. Hawkins Cosby RFC Ltd S. Roughley Hinckley RFC Ltd N. Robinson Leicester FC plc S. Clarke Leicester Forest RFC Ltd A. March Leicester Lions RFC Ltd M. Wright Lutterworth RFC Ltd N. Langridge Loughborough RFC Ltd P. Talbot Market Bosworth RFC Ltd K. Coleman Market Harborough RUFC Ltd (C) D. Henderson Oadby Wyggestonian RFC Ltd A. Beevers Oakham RFC Ltd M. Powell Old Newtonians RFC Ltd G. Clark Quorn RFC N. Holden Sileby Town RFC P. Lewin South Leicester RFC Ltd R. T. Green Stoneygate FC Ltd (C) S. Mounfield Syston RFC Ltd D. Hackett Vipers RFC (C) W. Wrighten Unincorporated Clubs: Member: Aylestonians RFC R. Hulls Birstall RFC Ltd G. Cree Burbage RFC C. Startin Coalville RFC (C) T. Siddon De Montfort University RFC R. Harrison Leicester Medics RFC T. Curtis Leicester Thursday RFC R. Angell 3 Leicestershire Referees Society J. Hill Leicester and Rutland Light Blues D. Quelch* Loughborough Students RFC D. Bassett Melton Mowbray RFC R. Taylor Shepshed RFC R. Burton University of Leicester RFC O. Ugiagbe *Denotes New Member 2016/2017 (C) Denotes Community Amateur Sports Club status Director of Rugby/Chairman of Playing Sub Committee: M. Powell 12 Buckingham Road, Oakham, LE15 6RX Tel: 01572 757655 (H), 07799 266016 (M) E mail: [email protected] TEAM MANAGERS and ADMINISTRATORS Leicestershire Seniors: Team Manager: S. Chaperon 82 Coverside Road, Great Glen, Leicestershire, LE8 9EA Tel: 07480 849462 (M) Email: [email protected] Match/Fixtures Secretary: Vacancy Email: Head Coach: P. Walsh 21 Crown Hill Close, Stoke Golding, Warwickshire, CV13 6EW Tel: 01455 212876 (H), 07914 284111 (M) E mail: [email protected] Coaches: I. Smith, H. Ellis and A.N. Other Leicestershire Under 20’s: Team Manager: G. Dawe Tel: 01509 891587 (H), 07794 083828 (M) Email: [email protected] Head Coach: TBC Tel: Email: Coaches: TBC Leicestershire Representative on Midlands Under 20’s Committee: S. Chaperon Leicestershire Under 17/18’s: 4 Team Manager: G. Dawe Tel: 01509 891587 (H), 07794 083828 (M) Email: [email protected] Head Coach: Marc Birr Email: Coaches: Women’s & Girl’s Rugby: Senior Women’s Manager: Paula Brotherhood Tel: 0794 1536387 (M) E mail: [email protected] Senior Women’s Head Coach: Tom Kilburn Tel: Email: [email protected] Senior Women’s Assistant Coaches: Scarlett Cooper-Wall, Shaun Porter Tel: Email: Under 15’s / 18’s Girls Manager: J. Foster Tel: 07759 038288 E mail: [email protected] Under 18’s Head Coach: Email: Under 15’s Head Coach: Shaun Porter Email: [email protected] Women & Girl’s Forum Chair: D. Townsend Tel: 07792 840427 (M) Email: [email protected] Women & Girl’s Forum Secretary: P. Brotherhood Tel: 0794 1536387 (M) Email: [email protected] Kit Management: Kit Manager/Procurement: S. Chaperon 82 Coverside Road, Great Glen, Leicestershire, LE8 9EA Tel: 07480 849462 (M) E mail: [email protected] SUB COMMITTEES/CO-ORDINATORS 5 Planning, Funding & Reporting Sub-Committee: K. Swift (Chairman), S. Rice, K. Whitcombe, D. Toon, J. Bonser, A. Royer. Discipline & Governance Sub-Committee: S. Rice (Chairman), P. Howard, K. Whitcombe, K. Swift, R.T.Green, A. N. Other. Discipline Panel: R T Green ( Nominal Chairman), B. Hesford (Secretary), R. Foxon (Vice Chairman), C. Kilby (Panel Member), L. Vernon (Panel Member and CBYDS), J. Hill (Panel Member), K. Fothergill, D. Herbert (Legal Adviser/Prosecutor) Facilities Group: R. Hickson (Facilities Co-ordinator), P Shaw, J. Bonser, M. Higgins Playing Sub-Committee: M. Powell (Chairman), E. Gregory (Chairman of Selectors), Vacancy (Match/Fixture Secretary), G. Dawe, S. Chaperon, P. Walsh. Development Sub-Committee: Vacancy (Chairman), J. Bonser (RDO), Area Training Manager, P. Smith (Schools), Ivan Hutchings (CCC), Paul Macmillan (LSRUR) Age Grade Rugby Committee: D. Toon (Chair), L. Vernon (Discipline and Advisor to the Chair)), P. Smith (Schools Representative), J. Bonser (RDO). In attendance, L Mackinder (Safeguarding Officer & Welfare Manager) Helen Wrighten (Safeguarding Officer) Mike Flatt (Safeguarding Officer) Dave Eabry (Festovals) Wayne Wrghten (Comps and Colts) LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION – COMMITTEE M. Harrison (President), B. Welford (Chairman & ERFSU Representative), K. Swift (Treasurer), P. Smith (Secretary & CSRUDS), I. Sharp (Playing Representative), Vacancy (Competitions Secretary), J. Button (CBRDP & Playing Representative) CONTACT DETAILS CB Safeguarding & Welfare/Reportable Injuries Officer: L. MACKINDER Tel: 07971 477950 (M) E mail: [email protected] Leicestershire Competitions Sub-Committee Chairman & Competitions Co-ordinator: D. BONSER Flat 11, 18 High Street, Quorn, Leicestershire, LE12 8DT Tel: 01509 414808 (H), 03300080062 (B), 07841 584206 (M) E mail:[email protected] Discipline Sub-Committee Secretary: B. HESFORD 9 Churchill Close, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1UW Tel: 07850 378789 (M), 01664 563623 (H) E mail: [email protected] (H) CB Facilities Coordinator: R. HICKSON 6 4 Ashleigh Road, Leicester, LE3 0FA Tel: 0116 2555124 (H), 07757 317687 (M) E mail: [email protected] CB Volunteer Coordinator: Helen Wrighten 18 Bridge Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6LY Tel: 07879015059 E mail: [email protected] Development Sub Committee Chairman: Vacancy Tel: E mail: Leicestershire Website Webmaster: K. WHITCOMBE Tel: 0116 2929402 (H), 07847 943336 (M) E mail: [email protected] Leicestershire Website Administrator: D. TOON Tel: 07834 637536 (M) Email: [email protected] Leicestershire Procurement Manager: S. CHAPERON 82 Coverside Road, Great Glen, Leicestershire, LE8 9EA Tel: 07904 551928 (M) E mail: [email protected] CB Media Manager: Gail BATES Tel: 07984 193032 (M) Email: [email protected] Age Grade Rugby
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