Wednesday August 26th - Trial Match                                                                               
 
Trial Match - Southam v Rugby St Andrews

4 x twenty minute sessions

The season starts in 2 weeks so come on down and get 
some game time 

KO 6.30pm

 June 2009 - Training Starts                                                         

 Tuesday night training has started for next season

                  Numbers are 30+ already

     So if you are not one of them, get down there.

   Gary has assured us that this will a gentle build up 
          for July and August, but he has lied before!!

       New members welcome -  Tuesday 7.30pm

June 2009 - New Leagues Announced                               

 The 2009-10 league has been annouced and with Worcester and Bedworth promoted at the end of last season, their were no demotions and Harbury and Redditch came up into Southams League. 

Just for a bit of spice Southam have got Harbury  for the first and last league matches of the season!.

The full league is :- Midlands Three West (South): Dunlop, Edwardians, Harbury, Kings Norton, Ledbury, Old Leamingtonians, Pershore, Redditch, Shipston-on-Stour, Southam, Upton on Severn, Woodrush

 Sunday Apr 28th -  U17's Presentation Day                          


more pictures here-
Southam U17's rounded off a successful season with dual wins against Lutterworth and Leamington. The matches were watched by a large crowd who enjoyed the rugby. Southam U17's then stayed on for a barbecue and the U17's presentations.

The club would like to thank all those who have helped with the U17's this season, 
with special thanks to coach Carl Batchelder and Dan Winfield 

 Sunday Mar 29th -  Warks Vets Tournament                           

Mark Harvey rounded up a few old stalwarts to participate in this years Warwickshire 15 a side Vets Tournament. With good turn out of 25 players Southam had a competitive which lost narrowly to Old Coventrians, soundly beat Leamington, were beaten by Old Laurentians and beat Broadstreet. 
This put us 3rd and we won the Plate.

Players of the day were Harv's mate Ondey, Tim Gray and Crossy who never stopped moaning, although when he hurt his ribs in the last game at least had a reason to moan. 

Good weather, no major injuries except for Si Millers ankle a good day!  

  

 Saturday Mar 21st -  Warks Shield  -   Southam  27  Kersley 21                           

Southam yet again fielded a different side to the week before however this time it was in the cup and not the league. Southam dominated in almost every area of the park and there was some promising signs of players coming through and there were debuts to no fewer than 9 players. All these participated well against an ill disciplined Kersley side that at one point only had 13 players on the park along with 2 other sin bins. Southam however continued to play rugby and were rewarded with a half time score of 22- 11 Southam’s points came courtesy of tries from Pete Burnell, Tom Wright and Jamie Constable with Tom Robinson adding 2 conversions and a penalty. The second half saw southam ease of a bit and let Kersley back into the game and when playing rugby they looked a useful outfit but Southam sealed victory with another try for centre Pete Burnell.  Graham Ferris, Austin Winfield played well in the forwards whilst Pete Burnell, Tom Wright and Jamie Constable shone for the backs.

Next weeks fixtures are :- 1st XV  -  Edwardians (league) home  KO 2.30
                                                 2nd XV -  Pinley - away
                                                Sunday - Warks Vets Tournament at Southam RUFC KO 1pm

                   The best igloo in Southam  !                       
 Dates for your Diary                      
Presidents day Sat 7th March v Upton on Severn.
 
Players Dinner Fri 15th May 7 for 7:30 tickets £20
 Tickets for this very popular evening available from 
Mark Harvey, Dan Winfield and Gary Gilkes
 
South Warwickshire Vets Tournament at Southam 
Sunday 29th March meet 12:00 games start 13:00
 
Tour venue confirmed as Lisbon Portugal, 
45 tourists for the " Hullabaloo Tour 2009" 
last few seats remaining £350 inc tour shirt, shorts and tie.
Inter District  Under 17's Final
South Warwickshire v Cov and Mid Warks 
2:15 Ko Sun 8th Feb at Old Leams.

 

 Manny's 50th                                               

Manny's 50th and he organised a game against  
Shipston Vets. A good day, although the yard of 
spritzer that Manny drank was a bit harsh. 
There again it was Manny. more pictures here

          Monday Night Fitness Training                  

Indoor fitness training sessions 

Southam College Gym - Monday nights 18:30 till 19:30 - Open to all - £1 a session 

Starting  Monday  02/02/09 

                         Help with U 17's Coaching Required                       

Southam RUFC U17's have been a great success and since they were formed by Dan Bachelor in 2007, they have had over 40 players turn out and represented at district and county level (more info here). This year  Carl Batchelder has coached them, but next year he is unavailable due a trip around the world. 

So we are looking for a new coach / assistant coaches / helpers / drivers for next year. So any club members, U17 parents or coaches interested helping out next season, please speak to a committee member, email us at info@southamrufc.org.uk or speak directly to Carl Batchelder on 07800938798

U17’s Rugby is a great age group to work with and the development of the players is a great area to coach in, so get involved.
 Charity Donation                      



Mike Mann pictured right presenting a cheque for £130 on behalf of Southam RUFC to Jo Wilson of  Galanos House.

The money was donated by club members at Mike Mann's Boxing Day Clay shoot. 

 

 2008- 09 Tea Rota                                                 
With a huge thank you to all the ladies that give their time to sustain the players with quality grub after a hard match.  You can download the new rota  here
 Training                                                                   
- Tues & Thurs at 7.00 for 7.30pm. 
All ages and abilities are very welcome, we will run at least 3 teams this season.

For more info please contact 
Gary Gilkes 07917 820122 

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