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WE
NEED THE WHOLE SQUAD TRAINING
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THIS
SUNDAY 9th May 2010
If
any one is interested the 3rd team are playing against
the Parents/Coaches on Sunday, The 3rd would like to invite
any Colts who are interested in playing 9.30 meet for
a 11.00 KO
AWARDS
DINNER SATURDAY 15th MAY 7.00pm BLACK TIE
We
are joining the Senior Players for our awards dinner this
year. Saturday 15th 7.00pm please see attached. I NEED
NUMBER ASAP
PLEASE
Email me ASAP with number of tickets required, please
note it is STAG until guests at 9.30
sreed@dsl.pipex.com
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WEDNESDAY
28th APRIL FITNESS TRAINING 8.30pm WITH ALEX AT THE CLUB
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SUNDAY 25th LEAGUE
GAME V LEWES 11.00am meet 12.00 KO LAST GAME WE NEED EVERYONE
WHO IS FIT
Saturday
24th Training 11.00am. Two senior games in the afternoon.
2nd and 3rd, The seconds have just won there League and
are playing some good Rugby if you free in the afternoon
its worth watching.
Sunday
25th game against Lewes LEAGUE at home meet 11.00am 12.00
KO LAST GAME PLEASE LETS ALL ATTEND AND MAKE IT A GOOD
ONE
No
Training For a couple of weeks
Touch
Rugby will begin on 13th May at the club 7.00pm I think,
will confirm
Awards
dinner will be at the senior awards on 15th May NEED numbers
ASAP £10 for players £20 adults (Black Tie)
Montargis
Tour will now be first weekend in Sept. Estimate cost
will be about £250 per head need commitments ASAP
will see you all Saturday I hope
Gavin
and I will be travelling to Montargis on 8/9 of May to
finalise details at that end.
Finally
5th June 2010 we have the opportunity of 7’s in Canterbury
LET ME KNOW who is interested. 10.00-15.00 approx we could
get a mini bus down.
ANY
QUERIES ABOUT ANYTHING CALL 07843 415107
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Training
still on Wednesdays 7.30pm – 9.00pm I KNOW IT’S A LATE
REMINDER PLEASE ALL TRY TO ATTEND TONIGHT
We
still have a League game to play against Lewes, no news
I’m afraid of when this will be.
This
Sunday 18th Training at 11.00, I am trying to arrange
a game will update when I know.
Tour,
Gavin and I have postponed the tour to Montargis until
the first weekend in September, all existing colts and
any current 16’s are welcome. Leave Friday afternoon after
school return Sunday evening.
7’s
3rd May 2010 Bank Holiday. We have been invited to form
a 7’s team for a tournament in Canterbury. It is a senior
competition so players have to be 17 or 18. LET ME KNOW
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED
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Training
Wednesday 31st March 7.30-9.00pm
Training
Wednesday 7th April 7.30-9.00pm
NO
GAMES ON 4th or 11th of April due to Easter Holidays
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TRAINING
Sunday 28th 2.00pm at the Club
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TRAINING
WEDNESDAY 24th March 7.30- 8.30pm Rugby...8.30- 9.00pm
Fitness with Alex
DETAILS
to come for next Sunday watch this space
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Sunday
21st March HOME league Haywards Heath KO 1.00pm meet at
CRFC 11.45.
Training
Tuesday 7-8pm at the club and Wednesday 8.30-9.30 fitness
at the club
MONTARGIS
TOUR 30th April to 3rd May 2010
So
far the following have shown interest
Antoine,
Mike (G), Jack, Ben (T Wells), Laurence, Ashley, Daniel,
Mike (D), Harry (L), Harry (S), Mike (B), Conor
Need
more support and some parent along, please report back
to Gavin or me ASAP
Simon
Reed
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Sunday
14th March AWAY friendly East Grinstead. KO 1.00pm meet
at CRFC 11.30 or East Grinstead at 12.00 midday
Training
Tuesday 7-8pm at the club and Wednesday 8.30-9.30 fitness
at the club
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Very
disappointing result Heathfield 41, Crowborough 15. We
were very much in the game untill half time but let is
slowly slip away, TACKLING.....LEGS.... man Of Match Mike
Greenfield. Only 14 players again
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SUNDAY
March 7th Heathfield Away meet CRFC 12.30pm, Heathfield
1.00pm KO is 2.00pm FIRST ROUND OF COLTS CUP.... Be THERE...
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Game
Cancelled No Training Sunday 28th
Training
next Tuesday 7- 8 CRFC
Training
next Wednesday 8.30-9.30 Goldsmiths (£2 per head)
BIG
GAME March 7th 1st round Colts CUP away Heathfield KO
TBC
Have
a good weekend
Simon
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Game
Sunday 28th February details to be confirmed watch this
space
Training
at the club Tuesday 23th February 7.00-8.00pm
Training
Goldsmiths Wednesday 24th February 8.30-9.30pm (£2
per head)
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Training
at the club Tuesday 16th February 7.00-8.00pm
Training
Goldsmiths Wednesday 17th February 8.30-9.30pm (£2
per head)
Game
Sunday 21st LEAGUE HOME Crowborough v Worthing KO 1.00pm
meet 12.00 midday
Man
Of The Match Alex Webster
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Sunday
14th Feb....Eastbourne v Crowborough KO 1.00pm (perhaps
earlier due to International) Meet at Eastbourne 12.00
at the latest. Meet at CRFC 11.00am at the latest. We
need every availailable player to attend
Man
Of The Match Rorert Noble
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CONFIRMATION
Chichester v Crowborough KO 1.00pm, Meet CRFC 10.15am
or Chichester 12.00 midday
Training
at the club next Wednesday 10th February 8.30-9.30pm and
Tuesday 9th 7.00-8.00pm
Training
at goldsmiths Wednesday 17th, 24th and 3rd March 8.30-9.30pm
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Sunday
7th February AWAY League match Chichester v Crowborough
KO to be confirmed watch this space.
Training
Tuesday 2nd 7.00pm-8.00pm CRFC, Wednesday 3rd 8.30pm -
9.30pm Goldsmiths
Result
Bognor 3, Crowborough 5
Crowborough
Colts travelled to Bognor for a bottom of the league clash,
a match that both sides needed to win to climb the table.
Crowborough arrived with 15 players and no subs, not ideal,
Bognor had a full compliment of 22 available players.
The first half was a torrid affair for Crowborough, going
behind with a successful Bognor penalty. The Crowborough
forwards were lethargic and lacked inspiration whilst
the backs had little opportunity to create. Crowborough
spent most of the half defending in their own half. Finally
collecting a kick in their our own 22 Harry Slatter ran
out of defence moving the ball on successfully and after
some determined passing and running collected the ball
again to score under the posts. The conversion was charged
down leaving the half time score at 3 points to 5.
In the second half the tables were turned and Crowborough
at last began to make progress spending long periods in
the Bognor half . Crowborough played much better and were
able to exert plenty of pressure with at least two charge
downs within the Bognor 22 by Ludgate and Webster. Neither
side was able to break the other and their was no more
score for either team. Crowborough came away with the
all important win.
Crowborough man of the match awarded to David Sparrow
for doggedly battling behind a pack offering little protection.
Simon
Reed
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KO
Confirmed 13.00 Sunday at Bognor. 10.30 meet Crowborough
for 12.00 at Bognor. PLEASE PLEASE tell me or Gavin if
your going GST, see you all Wednesday.
TRAINING
GOLDSMITHS 8.30 - 9.30 Wednesday
GAME
Bognor V Crowborough AWAY Sunday 31st January KO to be
confirmed, watch this space for updates
League
Result Brighton 24, Crowborough 8
Well
done to the whole squad (16) players who all contributed
to an excellent performance against the League leaders
Brighton. Crowborough battled hard giving very little
away and it was a true test of the teams character, to
finish strongly in the face of Brighton substitutions.
Crowborough were starved of possession but more than made
up for that with aggressive rucking and mauling, in fact
the Brighton pack became frustrated with a solid powerfully
display of forward play by the Crowborough 8. The Brighton
backs were hesitant at 10 giving Crowborough the opportunity
to really get in the faces of the opposition in mid field.
Brighton were dangerous when given space and their scores
came from aggressive running wide around the Crowborough
flanks, this strategy did not work all the time thanks
to Crowborough man of the match Harry Slatter playing
his first match a full back and saving at least two certain
trys. Crowborough Colts have nothing to fear and if the
spirit of this game can be maintained then they should
move up the league table over the next few games.
On
a negative note we are still missing some players who
NEED to be training and playing
A
very fair and balanced summary. Despite Brighton having
both a size and weight advantage in the forwards, our
guys weren't intimidated and kept going although there
clearly were some very tired and sore bodies in the final
quarter. It was a really gutsy performance, with a scoreline
that possibly flattered the winners.
Cheers, Paddy
Simon
Reed
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Every
thing you need to know for this week
Wednesday
Goldsmiths 8.30-9.30pm fittnes £2 per head, please
all try to attend.
Sunday
24th Brighton v Crowborough KO 2.00pm meet at Crowborough
12.00 midday or Brighton 1.00pm
We
have to assume this match will go ahead as Brighton have
the all weather surface.
Will
update site with team selection when availablew from Gavin
Regards,
Simon Reed
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No
Game
Sunday.... Goldsmiths 10-11 £2 be there please you
all need to keep fit
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Sorry
Guys Training cancelled tonight, Goldsmiths shutting early
Next
session booked for 10-11 on Sunday £2 each
Watch
your emails regards match Sunday, we have called it off
at HOME Lewis may be able to host us there but I very
much doubt that
Will
keep you all updated
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Next
session Wednesday 13th January 8.30-9.30pm Goldsmiths
Sports Hall. Fitness session again with Alex. £2
each, please could you all try to attend
Well
done to all who came yesterday to Goldsmiths a really
good fitness session a big thank you to Alex ( ex Crowborough
) the fitness instructor for a great session
THIS
sunday we are due to play League game at home to Lewes!!
Please watch this space for updates
Regards,
Simon Reed
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Sunday
10th January NO GAME Training in Goldsmith sports hall
10-11am, please bring £2 to help towards hire fees
See
you then, please all try to attend
Regards
Simon Reed
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Training
tonight 5th Jan cancelled
Happy
New Year To You All
Sunday
10th January Away Chichester KO 1.00pm meet at CRFC 10.15am
or 12.00 at Chichester, Post Code of Chichester PO19 6BB
Please
inform me if you are going to Chichester. See you Sunday
....Simon Reed
We
need a strong squad for this fixture PLEASE ALL FIT PLAYERS
ATTEND.....
PLEASE
KEEP AN EYE ON THE SITE IN CASE OF FROZEN PITCHES.....
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Hope
you all have a merry xmas we have a busy schudule ahead
see below up to end of Februay games every week, Training
at 7.00pm at the club
Sunday
17th Home League Lewes
Tuesday
19th Training
Sunday
24th Away League Brighton
Tuesday
26th Training
Sunday
31st Away League Bognor
Tuesday
2nd February Training
Sunday
7th February Away League Chichester
Tuesday
9th February Training
Sunday14th
February Away League Eastbourne
Tuesday
16th February Training
Sunday
21st February Home League Worthing
Tuesday
25th Training
Sunday
28th February Home League Haywards Heath
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GAME
POSPONED THIS SUNDAY
As
our game is a league game it may be transfered to Worthing,
pitch instection at Worthing mid day today
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SUNDAY
20th League Game HOME v Worthing KO 1.00pm meet 11.45am
Big Game for us we expect lots of supporters, this match
will imediatly follow the MEMORIAL game at the club ko
12.00. Please could all players attend, please contact
Gavin or Me (Simon) if you will not be there.
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TRAINING
15th December 7.00pm
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SUNDAY
13th December HOME Friendly Crowborough v East Grinstead
12.00pm KO meet at 10.45pm
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Training
Thursday 10th December not today Tuesday 8th, meet 7.00pm.
Details for this Sunday TBC keep checking this website.
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MATCH
POSPONED.....NO TRAINING......HOPEFULLY TRAINING TUESDAY
CHECK WEBSITE
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Sunday
6th Bognor Colts v Crowborough Colts
Meet
9.30am at the Club, 11.00am at Bognor, 12.30pm KO
WE
NEED YOU ALL ATTENDING BIG GAME WE ARE ABOVE BOGNOR IN
THE LEAGUE
THIS
IS A GAME TO WIN
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MID
WEEK TRAINING CANCELLED THIS WEEK
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TRAINING
CANCELLED 29th November
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SUNDAY
29th TRAINING NOW 10.00am
Training
Tuesday 24th 7.00pm and Sunday
29th 10.00am. League match AWAY Bognor the week
after. WE NEED TO WORK ON FITNESS AS ALWAYS
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Another
solid performance by the team and a well deserved victory.
Crowborough
Colts 23, Pulborough Colts 16
Congratulations
to you all, you really had to dig deep in the second half
when the Pulborough forwards put on the power, fantastic
concentration and effort by you all to keep in front and
get the victory. I think Pulborough had at least 5 subs
and were able to bring on fresh legs, we kept them out
with great determination.
Once again every member of the team made an excellent
contribution, well done especially to Michael Davis who
kept a clean kicking sheet with 2 conversions and 3 penalties
(although a little more height on the kicks would have
been good) it was so important for the victory to keep
the scoreboard ticking over.
Two excellent tries by Andy and Alex and a huge effort
by the forwards in the second half to drive the Pulborough
forwards back from our line, just when they were looking
dominant. ombined with some excellent running and handling
from the backs.
It really was a pleasure to watch, particularly with the
conditions underfoot, and to really bring the smile to
all of the spectators what a fantastic rainbow.
Once again a very difficult decision for man of
the match, it goes to bigslatts, well done Harry for a
great performance (for the second week on the
wing)
On a general note I think we should all congratulate the
club on the quality of the pitches, certainly in my 10
years at Crowborough I have never seen the pitches so
good after so much rain.
Once
again well done to you all.
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Result
Sunday 15th November
Crowborough
Colts 17, Crawley Colts 17
Well
done to the players for an excellent performance. A few
things need to be kept in mind when accessing this performance.
15 min's before KO we only had 11 players, for the whole
of the second half we were one player down and for some
of the half two players down ( many thanks to Ian Geering
for not only running the line but bringing this to the
attention of the Referee and getting the differance in
players back to one). Two of our players, Tom and Michael
had taken part in the Sussex Training game in the morning
and it was a great effort on their part to come and get
involved in this match. We had a number of player playing
out of position one of which, Charlie Nicholl earned Crowborough
man of the match, well done. I have checked the League
results although Crawley are in the B league they are
undefeated with maximum bonus points so we can be very
proud of our performance. A few other notable performances,
Oliver for a couple of try saving tackles, Antoine for
tying up so many of the Crawley players and hindering
their distribution, Tom, Michael and Andy for our three
well worked trys, however every player contributed.
NEXT
WEEK 1.30 KO 12.00 meet Home League Game V Pulborough
WE NEED EVERY AVAILABLE PLAYER TO TURN UP
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UPDATE
ON SUNDAYS GAME
This
Sunday 15th November Crowborough Colts v Crawley Colts
Home Friendly
12.30
meet 2.00pm Kick Off
PLEASE
COULD ALL FIT PLAYER ATTEND WE NEED GAME PRACTICE, LEAGUE
GAME NEXT WEEK...
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2nd
November 2009
Training
Tuesday 3rd November 7.00pm and Sunday 8th November 1.30pm
( late start due to Remembrance Day)
Lets
hope most of our injured players are back for a friendly
V Uckfield Sunday 15th November (Home)
Next
League Game Sunday 22nd November 2009 v Pulborough (Home)
we have to target this game as a win
We
have 5 games between now and Xmas
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TRAINING
11.00am at the CLUB Sunday 1st November ...... mini festival
has been cancelled
30th
October 2009
SUNDAY
1st November 2009, Game cancelled due to injuries
TRAINING
11.00am at the Club, PLEASE ALL FIT PLAYERS TO ATTEND.
Simon
Reed
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14th
October 2009
This
Sunday 18th training, 10.00am at the Club
Hove
34, Crowborough 0
A
disappointing result, a shame we left it until the final
15min before starting to really play. Hove had a big well
drilled pack which we were unable to control so starved
of the ball we found it was always going to be a struggle.
In addition with picked up lots of injuries and at one
point had 3 or 4 forwards playing in the backs, not ideal.
MAN
OF THE MATCH Antoine Reed, congratulations to
him
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7th
October 2009
This
Sunday 11th October 2009
Hove
v Crowborough KO 2.00pm meet 11.30am at the club or 1.00pm
at Hove see address below
Team
selection for Sunday
I
will not say too much about the game last Sunday as this
is an open forum for all to see. We discussed the detail
after the game and again at training last night. Fundamentally
I think we all agree the first half performance was very
disappointing and we let ourselves down. We should have
won.
MAN
OF THE MATCH Laurence Fisher, congratulations
to him
There
are two messages I want to emphasise:
1) we must improve communication on the pitch so you all
know what is meant to happen.
2) we need as near full attendance at training as possible.
Last night we had ten! Of a potential 26 or so players
3 were ill, 6 injured, 1 working, 1 unavailable, 2 no
transport the other 5 or 6 no message. Illness and injury
cannot be helped nor can the occasional transport, work
or other problem but we do need the numbers and commitment
to the squad.
Do ensure you let one of the coaches or Simon know if
you are unable to attend, we assume you are all available
unless you say so. This is for matches and training which
for those of you who are still not sure is on TUESDAY
night.
The team sheet is now on the website, we have tried to
take account of injury so if your name is not on the sheet
do not just assume you will not be playing. Please confirm
to Simon or me if you are available or not, also please
tell us if you are travelling direct to Hove or will be
meeting with us at CRFC, if so do you need transport or
do you have space available for someone else.
The
meet time is 10:30 am at CRFC clubhouse we will be leaving
at 10:45am. Those travelling direct please ensure you
are at Hove by 12 noon ready to warm up. Do take Simon
and my mobile numbers with you in case you have a problem
on route or cannot find Hove’s ground.
Their address is The Recreation Ground, Shirley
Drive, Hove BN3 6QP
Finally we have an under 17’s cup match away at Bognor
on the 18 October we need as many under 17’s and U16’s
training next Tuesday as possible. Please encourage all
under 16’s you know to be there. For any Under 18’s who
would like an adult game on Saturday the 17 October talk
to me and I will advise if I think you should play and
try to ensure you have a game.
Yours
in rugby,
Gavin
Ross
07771
965517 and mobile either gavin@rossma.co.uk or gavinmross@aol.com
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1st
October 2009
Team
selection for Sunday
Please
everyone attend with kit, we may get some "cry offs"
and we have a team photo with our new kit 12.00 meet 1.00pm
KO
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29th
September 2009
NEW
KIT NOW IN TEAM PHOTO SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER BE THERE
Crowborough
24 Chichester 19
Another
solid performance by the whole squad against A league
opposition. Two wins and one defeat. Excellent start and
first half, we did however let Chichester back into the
game in the second half. So as always still plenty to
work on in training. We have genuine pace on the wings
so lets get quick ball and make use of them giving them
space and support.
MAN
OF THE MATCH Michael Davis, congratulations to
him
This
week HOME league game
Sunday
4th October, Crowborough v Horsham 12.00 meet 1.00pm KO
Watch
out for squad announcement
We
have our new kit for this game
Training
tonight 29th September 7.00pm Start
Financial
Update
Charlie
Dagwell, Charlie Nicholl, Alex Webster, Laurence Fisher
£3.00 Match Fees Owed
Tom Mitchell, £6.00 Match Fees Owed
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21st
September 2009
WIN
IS A WIN
Crowborough
8 Hastings 5
Well
done to the squad a victory in our first home game. Good
to see Andy and Harry in attendance even though they were
injured.
Match
next Sunday 27th September Crowborough v Chichester KO
1.00pm meet 12.00 midday home friendly
This
should be a tougher test, Chichester are in the A league
and have a league victory already, note this in not a
league game we will meet
them for a league game later in the season
See
you all Wednesday
Financial
Update
Charlie
Dagwell, Charlie Nicholl, Alex Webster, £3.00 Match
Fees Owed
Tom Mitchell, £6.00 Match Fees Owed
IF
ANYONE HAS NOT PAID SUBS PLEASE DO SO NEXT SUNDAY
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19th
September 2009 UPDATE
Match
tomorrow Sunday 20th September Crowborough v Hastings
KO 1.00pm meet 12.00 midday home friendly
Match
next Sunday 27th September Crowborough v Chichester
KO 1.00pm meet 12.00 midday home friendly
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17th
September 2009
Unfortunately
Chichester have cancelled the fixture on Sunday so we
will be having a training session. Meet 12.00
midday
A
fantastic turnout yet again last night for training well
done.
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13th
September 2009
Heathfield
18 : Crowborough 3
Well
done to the whole squad, we now know what A League rugby
is all about and we now know we can compete and compete
well. The game just seamed to slip away in the second
half with a number of injuries slowing us down. I have
spoken with Harry Lacey's mother, he spent a couple of
hours at the hospital but is home and is fine. It was
good to see Sam and Alistar supporting the squad with
the knowledge that they would not be playing. next week
is a friendly against Chichester so players who did not
get much match time today will I'm sure feature next week.
Sunday
20th September Crowborough v Chichester meet at
12.00 KO 1.00pm Friendly
Training
Wednesdays as always.
Well
done again and thanks for so much support from parents......
Regards
Simon
Reed
Charlie
Dagwell, Charlie Nicholl, Tom Mitchell Match fees please
at Training £3.00
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10th
September 2009
CLICK
HERE FOR SQUAD SELECTION Heathfield v Crowborough
What
a great turnout last night, the best ever showing true
commitment from all of you. There were one or two who
could not make it which is a shame but fully understandable.
Please continue to keep the coaches informed if you are
unable to be here, no message and we will assume you will
attend. Sincere thanks to Graham Pratt who: reminded some
of us, things we had forgotten since last season; taught
us, things we did not know; helped us, prepare for the
new season with an insight to the latest interpretations
of the laws and the mystifying workings of a referee’s
brain.
We
have posted our selection for the opening game everyone
who was at training who is able, allowed and not injured
has a place in the squad. Do not think if you are not
in the opening fifteen you are any less of a player. We
are a squad the regulations allow us to have rolling substitutions
and we intend to take maximum advantage of it. If for
any reason you are not able to make the game let me or
Simon Reed know immediately. We do need to ensure we have
sufficient transport so please encourage parents, friends
or supporters to come along with their car if you do not
have one. Do let me know by text, email or telephone if
you are not able to make it and to confirm whether you
are going to Crowborough for 12 noon or Heathfield
for 12:30pm.
I
am sorry I am not with you for this the first league match
but I am sure you will do very well. You are a great squad,
have tremendous coaches and management, believe in yourselves,
work as a team and win the game.
Yours in rugby,
Gavin
Ross
Tel:
07771 965517 and mobile either gavin@rossma.co.uk
or gavinmross@aol.com
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9th
September 2009
Heathfield
Colts v Crowborough Colts
Meet
at CRFC at 12.00 noon Sunday 13th or if going GST meet
at Heathfield at 12.30pm. Kick Off 1.30pm
If
going GST please let me or Gavin know...Simon Tel 07843
415107 / Gavin Tel 07771 965517
WHITE
SHIRTS AND CLUB TIES PLEASE GENTLEMEN
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6th
September 2009
Only
one week away from our first league game, a good turnout
again today for training, thanks to Andy Gutsell and especially
Ben Martin (last years first team captain) for running
the session.
It's
really important that all players attend this wednesdays
training so that we can prepare for next sundays game
Heathfield
Colts v Crowborough Colts, Sunday 13th September,
Away KO time TBC
If
you are unavaiable for training or next sunday contact
me
Tel:
07843 415107 Email:sreed@dsl.pipex.com
Simon
Reed (Admin)
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6th
August 2009
The
numbers were low again at 6, Harry Lacey being the only
player to make contact to let us know he would not be
available. Do please contact Simon Reed or me if cannot
make it for any reason even those who have not yet started
training.
Given
the low numbers the session was even harder for the individuals
but each one of them worked hard and performed very well.
The emphasis was on fitness and ball control developing
into close contact.
We
still need twice the number to ensure we develop as a
squad, I will call as many of you as possible over the
next few days.
I
am away next week but training is still on with Craig
and Andy running the session do try to attend. When I
return we will be firmly in the run up to the start of
the season and we will extend from individual skills and
fitness into unit and squad development so let’s ensure
we have the numbers to run forwards and backs play.
The
Broadstone Warren camp is being planned for the weekend
of the 4th to 6th September. In principal we will camp
over night on the Friday and Saturday night finishing
at lunchtime on Sunday registration will take place on
camp. I will be at the clubhouse after camp on the 6th
September around 1pm for any players who are unable to
camp.
Yours
in rugby,
Gavin
Ross
My
mobile is 07771 965517 and mobile either
gavin@rossma.co.uk
or gavinmross@aol.com
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30th
July 2009
It
is amazing what happens when we start contact. Three of
eight injured fortunately as it turns out none seriously
although Mike Ball and his Dad ended up spending several
hours in casualty. They diagnosed a severe sprain but
hopefully he will be “up and running”. Although the numbers
training were disappointingly low we had, injury apart,
a very good session. All the players worked really hard,
proved their fitness and showed true commitment.
We
need twice the number to ensure we develop as a squad!
In
the week before next term I am planning a one /two night
camp at Broadstone Warren, we will discuss this on Wednesday.
In
rugby,
Gavin
Ross
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23rd
July 2009
So
far we have had fairly consistent numbers training but
it is only half of what we should have now and a third
of the numbers we need to ensure we have the depth of
squad for the coming season. Obviously holidays and rugby
tours take players away but there are still quite a few
who haven’t found their way back as yet. If you read this
and have not started training please do and if you have
been training my consistent message is “do bring one person
with you who as yet has not attended”. I welcome more
players including those who have never played before.
If
you cannot make training please ensure you let Simon Reed
or me know.
Simon
has added the summary of the fitness exercise we undertook
two weeks ago, the target is not against each other but
to improve on your previous performance. We can only touch
on fitness during our sessions it is vital for you to
continue as you have done and develop independently as
well.
So
far I have focused on handling, catching, passing and
control of the ball. Do pick one up with a friend and
practice as often as you can there is no limit on the
improvement you can make to your skill
In
rugby,
Gavin
Ross
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Inroduction to
all Colts from Gavin
I
am proud and delighted to have been invited to coach the
Crowborough Colts this coming season. Just to make it
clear Colts means both under eighteen and under seventeen
rugby players. Both age groups have specific team targets
for the season. The first being the under seventeen County
Cup competition intermingled with the under eighteen County
league and under eighteen County Cup competition. But
to be clear we are one.
After
last years success in the B league we now have the challenge
of the A league. My targets are: 1) to improve individual
rugby skills and level of ability; 2) to take the team
to their highest possible standard; A league championship
is the pinnacle. We have a fine group of support couches
and administrators with many offers of help ranging from
coaching expertise, financial assistance and general support.
The player’s commitment is to fitness, practice and the
team. This means attending training, matches and social
functions of the team. Finally, and possibly the most
important, is to commit to the highest standards of behaviour
and play.
High
standards apply not only to the players but to all who
are part of the team including coaches, administrators
and supporters. Abuse of referees, opponents or their
supporters is not acceptable. We will follow the Crowborough
tradition and morals welcoming all guests as friends.
I
look forward to the hard work of training, playing and
post play and most of all to ensuring we “The Colts” our
supporters and the Club really enjoy our rugby.
In
rugby,
Gavin
Ross
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Simon Reed (admin) sreed@dsl.pipex.com
Gavin
Ross (Coach) gavinmross@aol.com |
