Purley John Fisher Rugby Football Club Club Handbook Season 2013/14 Purley John Fisher Rugby Football Club Established in 1997, Purley John Fisher RFC has become one of the most successful rugby clubs in the local area. The club presently has three senior teams, U18’s & U21’s Academy teams and a vets team. The club is predominately comprised of players from the local area, combined and supported by the club’s youth development efforts in conjunction with The John Fisher School in Purley, Riddlesdown Collegiate, Oasis Academy and Coulsdon College. As well as playing friendly games against teams from the local area throughout the thirty week season, the club also participates in a number of different competitions throughout the season at all team levels. English Clubs Championship — London Division 3 South West Surrey County Cup Competition Intermediate Cup Competition Surrey County Merit league competition Evergreen Cup Vets Competition Cronk / Cunis National Under 21’s Festival Surrey Under 21’s Cup Competition Training takes place every Tuesday and Thursday at the club at 7:30 pm Office Furniture Dilapidations Fit Out Refurbishment Commercial Interiors 01883 342424 [email protected] Wishes the club all the best for the forthcoming season. Chairman’s Greetings My thanks for electing me as Club Godfather for a fifth season, a role I’m happy to accept. May I wish all members and visitors a very warm welcome to the club. It is always a pleasure to welcome you all, particularly to the league day pre-match luncheons which are great value, and I urge everyone to join. The club finished last season with a feeling of well-being. The 1stXV finished 3rd in a tough league providing some great wins and only just missed out on promotion. The Marlins grew from strength to strength with the addition of new young players brought through by the clubs player development efforts. The Academy which is only in its 3rd season delivered some great wins and some much deserved silverware for the club. The vets also brought home a trophy from their final outing in the Cobham vets tournament and even made it into the British & Irish Lions official song music video led by captain Bilchy. Last season provided a window through which we could all see the pool of rich talent we have in our current senior players and the exciting potential of our younger developing players. With this available to us, and with the new players that have joined us this season the future of our club is in good hands. As ever, a club relies upon it’s “behind the scenes support”; and in this respect I thank the committee and extended network of helpers for their support and work during the season. The success and feeling of well-being is a testament to the dedication of everyone involved in running the club and who give so much time to the cause. This season the club welcomes Pat Liddiard as our new invited Club President. Pat or Mr Liddiard as most of us still address him, is a former pupil and master at The John Fisher School. As a master for many years, Pat took on various roles in the school including 1stXV Coach and Head Master until his retirement in 2009. Pat is still highly influential and active within the school and was integral in developing the high calibre of rugby enjoyed by the school to this day. Pat played for Richmond RFC and was a keen athlete holding most of the school’s athletic track and field records for the best part of 20 years. Chairman’s Greetings The last time Pat and I worked together, I was still wearing a school blazer and Pat was my 1stXV rugby coach and class master at the school, so this is a partnership I look forward to. I could not welcome a new Club President without offering a huge vote of thanks and my personal gratitude to David Hastings who has stepped down from the position of President this season. David’s dedication to the club since the club formed has been astronomical with his Presidency covering 10 years. I know everyone in the club will agree with me and would join me in saying thank you. David has also kindly agreed to continue and support Pat in the role of President. I’d also like to thank our sponsors for their much valued support again this season. Without their generous support it would be difficult for a club like ourselves to survive and therefore I’d encourage you to consider using the various services offered by our sponsors wherever & whenever you can. Please let them know you came via PJF. As I watch as many matches during the season as is possible, I am proud of the general behaviour of players, coaching staff and spectators associated with the club. We are good but not without sin, so let us lead by example and always extend the upmost respect to the referee, the linesmen and the opposition at all times. So then, please keep the bar till ringing, continue with your membership fees, attend the lunches when possible and I’ll do my best with the rest, as the club is keen on amassing a small fortune to spend on the rugby and club house. I’ll not tempt fate, just more of the same this season will do nicely. Richard Cebreiro Chairman Club Officials Management Committee Members Rugby Committee Members President – Patrick Liddiard Rugby Manager – Sean O’Reilly Tel: 07956 853 061 Tel: 07875 113 272 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Chairman – Richard Cebreiro Rugby Development Officer– Luke O’Shea Tel: 07595 023 192 Tel: 07793 068 402 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Secretary – Niel Kenny Fixture Secretary – Chris Doyle Tel: 07810 126 609 Tel: 07966 793 930 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Treasurer – Andy MacHugh Club Coach – Bob Dickenson Tel: 07774 780 033 Tel: 07970 161 864 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Events Manager – Mal Sharp Marlin XV Manager – Dave Cebreiro Tel: 07985 055 918 Tel: 07949 116 460 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sponsorship Officer – Tom Sullivan Academy XV Manager – Bryan Whicher Tel: 07979 368 076 Tel: 07753 640 849 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Merchandise Officer – Sean O’Reilly 1st XV Captain – Dan Leidecker Tel: 07875 113 272 Tel: 07725 588 210 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Press Officer – Martin Bruck Marlin XV Captain – Callum Law Tel: 07784 574 217 Tel: 07712 584 416 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] House Officer – Bryan Whicher Barracuda XV Captain – Dave Mole Tel: 07595 082 627 Tel: 07762 967 780 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website Officer – Martin Cripps Vets XV Captain – Julian Cashinella Tel: 07703 161 799 Tel: 07721 966 220 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] RFU Ticket Officer – Paul Edwards Academy XV Captain – James Hickey/Callum Law Tel: 07887 794 314 Tel: 07518 715 105 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel 020 7836 7243 www.monplaisir.co.uk Open monday to friday all day Saturday’s 17.45 – last orders 23.15 Lunch Menu 2 courses £ 14.50 3 courses £ 16.50 Pré & post Théâtre Menu 2 courses £ 13.50 3 courses £ 15.50 MON PLAISIR WISH PURLEY JOHN FISHER SUCCESS FOR THE COMING SEASON! (Free glass of Champagne for you and your party upon production of this programme) 19-21 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9DD Brad and Angelina may not be there but that will only increase your chances of securing a booking! “...we had a fantastic night at the rugby club, love Brad and Angelina…” (Not really!) Purley John Fisher RFC Function & Event Venue Our Function Room, Bar and Grounds are available for hire for all corporate, social and outdoor events For more information please visit our website www.pjfrfc.co.uk and download our venue brochure or contact our Events Manager on T: 01737 553 042 E: [email protected] Conferences . Christening parties Children’s Parties . Sporting events Celebrations . Fitness & Dance classes 18th & 21st Birthdays . Summer sport camps Seminars . Office Christmas Parties Wedding receptions . Activity weekends Purley John Fisher Formed by merger in 1997 Past Presidents Past Chairman David Hastings 1997-00 Chris Collins 2003-05 Chris Collins 2000-03 Martin Bruck 2005-09 Graham Brooks 2003-06 David Hastings 2007-13 John Fisher School Old Boys RFC (founded as a wandering side in 1959) Past Chairmen Tony Meade 1966-73 Pat Liddiard 1980-81 Chris Lyth 1973-74 Paul McKee 1981-83 Gordon Hayward 1975-76 Bryan Whicher 1983-92 David Appleton 1976-77 Niel Kenny 1992-95 Steve Shipton 1977-79 Tony Spong 1995-97 Purley RFC (founded in 1926) Past Presidents B E Mitchell 1926-29 M Blamey 1978-83 A E R Hayward 1949-61 A Davies 1983-85 W Pfeiffer 1961-64 M H T Barnes 1985-92 H G Flower 1964-73 G Brooks 1992-96 D Berry 1973-78 D Hastings 1996-97 Life Vice Presidents Honorary Vice Presidents M H T Barnes D G Akers G Brooks D Birch C Weeks Vice Presidents M Abbot B Aish CJ Anderson K Andrews WS Bannister P Baxter C Benson M Bonsier P Budge WR Cheal J Clachan P Cox JR Crumplin C Davis A Fowler J Gravette M Greensmith I Guthrie BK Hanson JF Hanson Dr.