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DEVON RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION LTD FOUNDED 1877 COUNTY CHAMPIONS 1899 1901 1906 1907 1911 1912 1957 2004 2005 2007 OFFICIAL HANDBOOK 2011-12 Max Turner President Devon R.F.U. 2011-12 Devon Rugby Football Union Limited, Registered under the Industrial & Provident Societies Act 1965, Registered No: 30997R Registered Office 58 The Terrace Torquay Devon TQ1 1DE * * * * * THE DEVON RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION IS A BROADLY BASED BODY TO PROMOTE, MANAGE AND BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GAME AND TO MAINTAIN ITS TRUE SPIRIT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. THE PHILOSOPHY OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS HAS TO BE THE PROMOTION OF THOSE INTERESTS WITHOUT REGARD TO CLUB MEMBERSHIP OR ALLEGIANCE. * * * * * VIEW THE DEVON RFU WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK http://clubs.rfu.com/Clubs/portals/devonrfu/ DEVON RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION LTD 2011-12 Founded 1877 President; Max Turner, Higher Collibeer, Spreyton, Crediton, EX17 5BA Tel; 01837 840625 - 07863 356044 Email; [email protected] President Elect; Maureen Jackson, 6, Ernesettle Rd, Higher St. Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2EZ Tel; 01752 206438 - 07780 776137 Email; [email protected] Immediate Past President; Terry Brown 30, Abbots Park, Cornwood, Ivybridge, PL21 9PP. Tel; 01752 837742 Email; [email protected] Devon Representative to the RFU; Geoff Simpson, 108, Pattinson Drive, Mainstone, Plymouth, PL6 8RU Tel; 01752 211526 - Email; [email protected] Hon. Secretary; Treve Mitchell, 5, Speakers Rd., Ivybridge, PL21 0JP. Tel; 01752 894676 email - [email protected] Hon. Treasurer; Ken Jeffery 19, Court Rd., Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6SE. Tel; 01803 605975 Email; [email protected] Hon. Match Secretary; Maureen Jackson, 6, Ernesettle Rd, Higher St. Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2EZ Tel; 01752 206438 - 07780 776137 Email; [email protected] CLUB MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES Gary Aldridge, 99, Cleeve Drive, Ivybridge, PL21 9BS. Tel; 01752 893773(H); 01752 206827(B); 07788 584147 Email; [email protected] Paul Ankcorn, Town Farm Cottage, Exbourne, EX20 3RP. Tel; 01837 851611(H) 01837 851677(B) - Email; [email protected] David Butt, 5 Barlow Road, Pilton Barnstaple North Devon EX31 1TR [email protected] - 01271-343562 - 07818 037726. Dave Crawford, Tel.01803 842773 M 07929 632874 - Email; [email protected] Chris Forster, ‘Berwick’, Upton Manor rd, Brixham, TQ5 9QZ - Tel; 01803 852062 - email; [email protected] Terry Friend, 34 Waterside House, Keaton Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9PF Tel: 01752 898759 - Email; [email protected] Roger Gash, 59, Berkshire Drive, Exeter, EX4 1NG. Tel; 01392 270932 Email; [email protected] Rob Palmer, 68, Lower Cross Rd., Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2PJ. Tel; 07855 400539 - Email; [email protected] Ron Roberts, 10, Littlemead Lane, Exmouth, EX8 4RE. Tel; 01395 271421 Email; [email protected] Steve Skeet, 67, Mount Pleasant Road, Brixham TQ5 9RP -Tel: 01803 853073 07968 899135 - Email; [email protected] Devon Representative to Rugby Football Union Geoff Simpson, Details as above Devon RFU Rugby Development Officers Rob Masters (S & W Devon), Kingsbridge Community College, Balkwill Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PL, mobile: 07754960390, Fax 01548 854277 - [email protected] John Bendle (N & E Devon), c/o RFU Office, Taunton School, Staplegrove Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AD. Tel: 07753 881272 - Email: [email protected] CO-OPTED MEMBERS Mike Harrison, (DRRS Finances) 12, Greenbanks, Melbourn, Royston, Herts, SG8 6AS - Tel: 01763 261775 - [email protected] Rob Curtis (Devon U18/U17), Tattenham, Chagford, TQ13 8DQ - Tel: 01647 432324 - email: [email protected] Rob Taverner (Schools of Rugby); Lower Brenton, Kennford, Exeter, EX6 7YL Tel: 01392 833776 Mob: 07887851114 email: [email protected] APPOINTED MEMBERS – Representatives from Plymouth & District Rugby Combination Mike Yeats, 32, Barlow Gardens, Beacon Park, Plymouth, PL2 2SJ. Tel; 01752 707998(H); 07979 770578; Email; [email protected] Devon Rugby Referees Society Conrad Sutcliffe, 31, Garston Ave, Newton Abbot TQ12 2NR Tel: 01626 332160 07767 622530 M - [email protected] Devon Schools Rugby Football Union Allan Baker, 5, Westward View, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4DT. Tel; 01626 337959 - Email; [email protected] Students Rugby Football Union Chris Perkins, 46, Victoria Rd., Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8RJ T/F 01288 356054 07766 314262 - Email; [email protected] Devon Womens Rugby Football Union Denise Hodge, 29 Forcefield Road, Cullompton, EX15 1QB Tel; 07702 446 333 [email protected] Devon Safeguarding Manager Elaine Palmer, 68 Lower Cross Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2PJ Mob: 07800 534377 - [email protected] LIFE MEMBERS Len Boddy, 17, Meadow Gardens, Crediton, EX17 1EJ. Tel; 01363 773643 Terry Brown, 30, Abbots Park, Cornwood, Ivybridge, PL21 9PP. Tel; 01752 837742 Email; [email protected] Clifford Froom; 15, Clifford Close, Shaldon, TQ14 0AD. Tel; 01626 873618 - Email; [email protected] Roger Gash, 59, Berkshire Drive, Exeter, EX4 1NG. Tel; 01392 270932 Email; [email protected] Paul Harris, 15, Blagdon Close, Crediton, EX17 1EL. Tel; 07545 994498 Email; [email protected] Brian Homer JP, Tweenfirs, 24, Park Rd., Tiverton, EX16 6BA - 01884 252962 Dr. John Kirk, Highweek Cottage, 8, Highweek Village, N Abbot, TQ12 1QB Tel; 01626 360676 - 07887 886878 - Vernon Pinches, 25, Venn Grove, Hartley, Plymouth, PL3 5PQ - 01752 772869 Ron Roberts, 10, Littlemead Lane, Exmouth, EX8 4RE. Tel; 01395 271421-Email; [email protected] Geoff Simpson, 108, Pattinson Drive, Mainstone, Plymouth, PL6 8RU 01752 211526 Peter Summers, 112, Rochford Cres, Ernesettle, Plymouth, PL5 2QD. 01752 362785 Frank Webb, 18,Church Rd, Silverton, Exeter, EX5 4HS. Tel;01392 861597 DEVON RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION LTD SUB-COMMITTEES 2011-12 Administration: Max Turner (President), Treve Mitchell (Hon Secretary), Ken Jeffery (Hon Treasurer) Rugby Development Partnership: R. Palmer (Chair), D. Crawford (Sec), R. Masters (RDO), J. Bendle (RDO), A. Baker (Schools), C. Perkins (Coaching), C. Sutcliffe (DRRS), D. Hodge (Womens Rugby), R. Curtis (U17/18), M. Jackson, S. Skeet, Playing Sub-Committee: T. Brown (Chair), M. Jackson (Sec), G. Aldridge, C. Perkins, M. Turner Finance & Funding: G. Aldridge (Kit & Sponsorship), K. Jeffery (Hon Treasurer), J. Kirk (V.p’s & International Tickets)), M. Harrison (DRRS Finances), plus Chairs of other Standing Committees as required for Budget setting Governance: T. Friend (Chair), D. Butt, R. Gash, P. Ankcorn, G. Simpson, S. Veacock, T. Mitchell, C. Forster. E. Palmer Discipline Sub-Committee: R. Gash (Chair), T. Friend (Hon Sec), P. Summers, M. Jackson, T. Mitchell, G. Simpson Competition Sub-Committee: V. Pinches (Chair), S. Skeet (Vice Chair), G. Simpson (Hon Sec), C. Forster (Devon Senior Cup), B. Flanders (Merit Tables), P. Langford (Leagues), T. Friend (Junior Competitions), P. Harris (Colts & Fixture Exchange), D. Irvine (Leagues), T. O’Brien), (Leagues) Community Rugby D. Butt (Chair), P. Anckorn (Sec), T. Brown (Fac & Funding), M. Turner (Volunteers Co-ordinator), M. Yeats (Cluster Group Liaison Officer), R. Palmer, T. Mitchell, R. Masters, J. Bendle, T. Healy, Academy Liaison: G. Simpson, A.Baker, R. Tavener ERCA: R. Roberts SW Division: G. Aldridge, T. Brown DRRS: B. Homer, M. Harrison Devon Schools: B. Homer, C. Froom SW Mutual Benefit Fund: R. Gash, J. Kirk International Tickets: J. Kirk Handbook: P. Harris Fixture Exchange: P. Harris Kit & Sponsorship: G. Aldridge COMMITTEE DIARY 2011-12 Date Venue 27 July 2011 24 August 2011 28 September 2011 26 October 2011 Finance AGM/Committee 23 November 2011 25 January 2012 22 February 2012 21 March 2012 18 April 2012 23 May 2012 20 June 2012 6 July 2012 AGM 15 July 2012 DRFU Clubs Conference Exeter Golf & Country Club, Topsham Rd., Countess Wear, Exeter, EX2 7AE. Tel; 01392 874139 The Dartmoor Lodge, Peartree Cross, Ashburton. Tel; 01364 652232 DISCIPLINE All meetings will take place at The Dartmoor Lodge, Peartree Cross, Ashburton. Tel; 01364 652232 on the following dates; Monday September 12th 2011 Monday September 26th 2011 Monday October 17th 2011 Monday November 7th 2011 Monday November 28th 2011 Monday December 19th 2011 Monday January 9th 2012 Monday January 30th 2012 Monday February 20th 2012 Monday March 12th 2012 Monday April 2nd 2012 Monday April 16th 2012 Monday May 7th 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2010-11 Devon Presidents Report 2010 /11 I thank the Devon RFU Ltd Committee for supporting me in my first year as County President of which has had its ups and downs! It has been an honour and privilege to work with like minded Volunteers for the support of clubs. I thank the Sub Committees, Chairman and Secretaries of the various Committees for the hours of work put in .my administration staff for the financial, RFU and Club matters. The County has seen from the RFU of last season in the way it will be funded going forward, and has seen a significant amount of work being passed down to the County Committee to achieve this end !!, I point out to clubs County members are elected volunteers representing clubs !! And not paid servants of the RFU!! . I would like to thank the steering Committee under Mo Jackson and Rob Palmer for putting together the Report known as the Planning, Founding & Reporting document this will be Devon’s working Action Plan, of which clubs have had the opportunity to see and respond to with feed back on the special events held around the county. As President I have an obligation to all clubs in Devon for