Sevenoaks 2nd XV v Westcombe Park RFC - Sunday 1st May 1600KO
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Academy Sevens - Sunday 1st May
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Youth End of Season BBQ and Party
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Sevenoaks 2nd XV v Westcombe Park RFC - Sunday 1st May 1600KO **** Academy Sevens - Sunday 1st May **** Youth End of Season BBQ and Party ****
As we come to the end of the Season there is SO much to celebrate as a Mighty Oak. This edition is full of last weekend’s successes, but don’t miss out on the action over the Bank Holiday weekend - there is still business to finish!
Check out all of last weekend’s and this weekend’s action below and don’t forget to diarise what’s happening over the Summer!
LAST WEEKEND AT SEVENOAKS RUGBY
MINI END OF SEASON PARTY
1ST XV LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
YOUTH KENT SEVENS
Our Youth sides had yet another successful Sunday with silverware in the Kent Sevens.
The Under 15s, who were missing a number of players to school exams, injury and DofE, still finished as Plate Runners up.
The Under 14 Boys did a fantastic job and finished Plate Winner.
Our Under 13 girls our now undisputed Kent Champions, having won the Kent Sevens on Sunday, following their Kent Cup (15s) victory earlier in the season.
FINAL ACADEMY HOME MATCH
Our Academy Boys 1st XV welcomed Hertford on Sunday for their last game of the season - and the last game in the Academy set up for many boys.
They managed to repeat the 1st XV success from Saturday, winning 42 - 7.
What a fine way to finish the season - well done boys.
U13 GIRLS UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONS OF KENT
Our Under 13 Girls won the Kent Sevens on Sunday which means, following their Kent Cup victory earlier in the season that they are - undoubtedly - undisputed Kent Champions!
THIS WEEKEND
After an epic finale to the Mini Season last Sunday, this week sees the last week of the Season for the Youth, Academy and Seniors.
Also our Under 15s embark on a tour to Lyon!
Click on the ‘+’ below to find the detail
SUNDAY 1ST MAY
MONDAY 2ND MAY
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This Sunday will see an end of season party for the youth teams which include awards, a barbecue and ice cream.
Check out communications from your head coach for the detail!
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The Academy are taking two squads to the Kent Sevens competitions on Sunday, so if you like fast paced and non stop action make your way to :
Charlton Park for the Academy 1st XV in the U18 Kent Sevens - 10.00KO
Beckenham RFC for the Under 16 Kent Sevens 10.00KO
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Sevenoaks 2nd XV play the last adult game of our 2022 season in the Kent Cup Final.
Mirroring the Vets’ final, it will be the Mighty Oaks against Westcome Park - this time at Medway (1600 KO).
Don’t miss out!
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Don’t Miss the Academy Girl’s Kent Finals day on Sunday at Medway
#COYO
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The Under 15 Girls will be playing at Medway this Bank Holiday Monday in the Kent Cup Finals.
#COYO
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SUMMER RUGBY CAMPS
You asked and we’re delivering! After years of requests, we are finally delivering the fun and rugby excellence seen during the rugby season in holiday camps!
The Mighty Oaks Holiday Rugby Camp Programme is aimed at U7 - U15 (Current Year 2 - Year 10) girls & boys and provides fun, organised and educational activities for all players, utilising our experienced and qualified Mighty Oaks Holiday Rugby Camp coaching team.
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
MAY
1st MAY - YOUTH END OF SEASON EVENT
The Under 12s, 13s and 14s will gather for their end of season awards, Team Photos, BBQ and general merriment.
21st MAY - CLUB AGM
If you are a paid up member of the Club, you are entitled to attend the Annual General Meeting. This year it will be held on Saturday 21st May at 11.30am.
21st MAY - CLUB LUNCH
Don’t miss this year’s Club Lunch which takes a new format compared to previous years. Stay tuned for more information.
22nd MAY - RUN, WALK OR PUSH AGAINST DEMENTIA
Will you be showing your support against Dementia this May - why not put a team together with friends from the Club?
JULY
WEDNESDAYS - YOUTH TOUCH OFFERING
Next year’s youth age groups (U12 to U15) will start summer touch on Wednesday evenings at Knole Academy.
25th to 28th JULY - MIGHTY OAKS HOLIDAY CAMP
JUNE
WATCH THIS SPACE
AUGUST
15th to 18th AUGUST - MIGHTY OAKS HOLIDAY CAMP
22nd - 25th AUGUST 0 MIGHT OAKS HOLIDAY CAMP
28th - 29th AUGUST - EDENBRIDGE & OXTED SHOW
Don’t miss your free ticket to this spectacular day out over the August Bank Holiday weekend. We are looking for members to volunteer. Sevenoaks Rugby’s support is rewarded generously by a donation from the event and by volunteering for an hour to so you will be entitled to free entry to the event.
PARENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.
We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.
For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).
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Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.
Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.
We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.
DON’T FORGET
Thanks to the kind parents and coaches who sent us their photos and videos this week.
Get your age group represented!
Don’t forget to send your videos, photos or match reports to henley.srfc@gmail.com by 5pm on Sunday evenings for inclusion in the weekly round up.
