Instonians Newsletter Wed 26th April 23 |
April - Recovery of pitches continues Pitch 4 re-seeded Pitch 1 re-seeded STAY OFF PLEASE!! Discussions will take place this week with our grounds Consultant. How do we get Pitch 1 back to its best? How we manage its workload to keep it at its best?
Pitch 2 – 1st May reseeding (approx.) Pitch 3 – 1st May reseeding (approx.)
Fri 21st April – Adult Teams volunteers night out Thanks to Clem Boyd for allowing the use of his DPD hospitality box at the Kingspann. It provided the chance to give thanks to some of this seasons adult section volunteers: Coaches, Management, S&C From 1st XV to 4th XV. It was a great evening. Another example of how close a bond has been formed this year across all the sections. Sarcasm!!
Mini Rugby
Last week we played Cooke at home.
Some great rugby was played
Mini comes to an end this weekend with lots of fun planned.
08:45 to 10.00 coaching followed by the party
Mini Rugby – P7s
Sunday - we welcomed Edinburgh Accies to the club
Great game of rugby which we won 9/6
Lots of friendships formed
Friday 28th - P7 tour to Edinburgh leaving Shawbridge at 05:30
U12s
Last week we had two team playing:
One at the Kingspann Stadium at Half time
Another playing at home v Academy
This week we are coaching on Tuesday eve 18:30 to 19:30
Away to Donagadee festival Friday night with timings tbc
U12s – Girls
On Sunday U12 girls hosted a let's play event.
Enjoyed games with players from Ards, Cooke and Ophir.
It was great to see the progress all of the girls have made this season.
With their handling and tackling in particular.
This week coaching will be from 8.45am to 10.00am followed by the minis party
U14s
Weekend saw the team play Academy at home.
A great day and coming away with a 37-7 Victory
No coaching on Monday 24th
Back to coaching on Wednesday 26th
Upcoming events 29th Belfast Harlequins Festival
3rd May End of Season BBQ and information night with U12, U14, U16
U16s
U16 finished 3rd at the Harlequins Festival
Strong performances against sides who were a yr older.
Our season is now complete.
We finish with the BBQ on the 3rd May.
U18s
No details
U21s Academy
Season over.
3rd & 4th XV
The 3rds had already finished their season.
4th XV match was cancelled as PSNI 2nd XV unable to field a team.
Their season also concluded with no further training or fixtures
Our first go at fielding a 4th XV for nearly 20 years.
Thanks go to Scott Hanley & Stephen Lamb.
1st XV & 2nd XV
The seasons is already over
With both sides winning their leagues
Now preparing for next year
Next Job!!
For adults team results and league tables go to Ulster Rugby & IRFU Website
1st XV – Ulster Rugby Premiership Division 2
2nd XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Provincial Premier Division 2
3rd XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Provincial East 1 – Phase 2
4th XV – League Table Ulster Rugby Regional East 1- Phase 2
https://www.irishrugby.ie/all-ireland-leagues-old/men/league-tables/
1st XV – Division 2C
Full domestic fixtures on Ulster Branch Website
1st XV – Ulster Rugby Premiership Division 2
2nd XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Provincial Premier Division 2
3rd XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Provincial East 1 – Phase 2
4th XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Regional East 1 – Phase 2
https://www.irishrugby.ie/all-ireland-leagues-old/men/league-tables/
1st XV – Division 2C
Articles to read or listen to:
Great words from Ian Whitten, especially at the end!!!
https://www.facebook.com/ExeterChiefs/videos/1270015483951779/
Other information & future Events
Sat 29th April – Carrick 7s
Get down to watch Instonians
We are fielding two teams
First match at 12.30pm
Sat 29th May – Seahorse Section BBQ
Wed 3rd May – Youth Section BBQ
Thurs 11th May at 6.30pm – Question of Sport
Rugby Club AGM & Awards Coming soon
Wed 3rd May – Youth Section BBQ
Rugby Section AGM – Thurs 11th May at 7.30pm More details to follow
Fri 19th May Instonians Rugby Club End of Season Players Dinner and Awards 7pm - Pre Dinner Drinks 7.30pm - Player and Club Awards 8.15pm - 4 Course Dinner 9.30pm - Speeches with Guest Speaker £30 per person
Player and partner ticket pre-sale open between: Monday 17th April and Monday 24th April (Total Ticket Number Limited) Rest of Club purchase from Tuesday 25th April.
Only fully paid up members of the Club are eligible to purchase tickets. Dress Code Club Blazer or Smart Casual.
Other items to be planned Adult Team Photos
Player review of 22/23 season
Tidy up of facilities – stores, containers etc
Plans for 23/24 season How to pay your 22/23 club membership Hello all Please find link below for payment of your 2022/23 Club membership fees. Our apologies that this is so late in the season but due to a number of issues with the release of Instonians 1App, we have had to set up this one-off process to capture fees before the current season concludes. 1App will be up and running shortly and will be used from next season going forward. As you will all be aware, it takes a significant amount of money to keep our Club running and players on the pitch. Our promotion to AIL last season alone instantly added £25,000 in costs to the Club. Membership fees from players at Minis to 1st XV, Non-Playing Members, Pensioner members etc only cover a very small percentage of those costs. The rest is covered by sponsorship, fundraising activities, a small amount of shared bar profit etc. Therefore, every single penny we raise in membership fees is crucial to ensure ongoing success across all of our teams. As such, we are all required to pay our way. No one is exempt. Please click of the link and select the Player Option to make payment. https://www.seahorsesminirugby.co.uk/senior-registration/ Please complete payment within 5 working days at the latest by Friday 7th April. Thanks Clem Boyd – Director of Rugby Peter Bradley – Chairman of Instonians Rugby Club Neil Gillies – Chairman of Instonians Executive Committee
1st XV Full Fixture List
Full Fixture List
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