Sevenoaks 1st XV v Hertford RFC - Saturday 23rd April 1500KO
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Youth Sevens - Sunday 24th April
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Minis End of Season Awards and Party - Sunday 24th April
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Sevenoaks Under 15 Boys v Hertford - Saturday 23rd April
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Sevenoaks 2nd XV v Hertford RFC - Saturday 23rd April 14.00 KO
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Sevenoaks 1st XV v Hertford RFC - Saturday 23rd April 1500KO **** Youth Sevens - Sunday 24th April **** Minis End of Season Awards and Party - Sunday 24th April **** Sevenoaks Under 15 Boys v Hertford - Saturday 23rd April **** Sevenoaks 2nd XV v Hertford RFC - Saturday 23rd April 14.00 KO ****
THIS WEEK AT SEVENOAKS RUGBY
We hope you had a fantastic Bank Holiday weekend, enjoying the Easter break and chocolate a plenty! This weekend promises to be the BIGGEST weekend of the season - with the final senior matches at the Paddock, the end of season party for the Minis and the Youth Kent Sevens competitions.
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SATURDAY 23RD APRIL
SUNDAY 24TH APRIL
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This Saturday sees some outstanding action at the Paddock as we host 3 teams from Hertford.
The showcase match will be the potential title decider for the Mighty Oaks’ 1st XV, who earned a promotion spot in their last match. Make sure you catch all the action at the Paddock - KO at 15.00.
There are two curtain raisers ahead of the big game, with the 2nd XV kicking off against Hertford 2s at 14.00 and the Under 15s playing - you guessed it - Hertford with a 13.00 Kick off on the main pitch.
With plenty of entertainment and quality food available for everyone - including a bouncy castle and ice cream van - don’t miss out!
COYO!
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The Under 5s have their final session of the season on Saturday and will be enjoying awards provided by the Club to congratulate them on their first year of rugby.
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This weekend is the final training of the season for the Minis followed by the end of season party.
After a fun packed session - starting at the later time of 0930, there will be a whole mini section photo in front of the clubhouse, awards for each of the age groups and then the party will truly start with a BBQ manned by the coaches, an ice cream van, face painting and a bouncy castle.
The dress code is beach party - so wear anything you’d take to the beach - anything from Hawaiian shirts to t shirts, grass skirts to shorts, flips flops to trainers - we’re looking forward to seeing you all.
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The Under 15, 14, and 13 boys and the Under 15 and 13 girls will all be at the Kent 7s competitions this weekend.
We know they’ll do us all proud - best of luck to them all.
The Under 12s are holding the fort with home training this Sunday.
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The Academy have managed to secure a number of fixtures for the weekend including one last match for our outgoing Under 18 boys.
Academy 1s vs Hertford (H) 12pm KO
Academy U16As vs Canterbury (H) 11am KO
Academy U16Bs vs Thanet (A) KO tbc
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.
OAKS IN THE NEWS
OAKS IN THE NEWS
Kent Veterans Finals Day at Maidstone RFC - Acorns runners up
TITLE CELEBRATIONS MUST WAIT AS OAKS’ WIN TO SECURE PROMOTION
Mighty Oak - Charlie Galligan - in Kent Under 20 side reaching Country Final
PEARL’S CORNER - 22 APRIL 2022
PITCH ALLOCATION - SUNDAY 24TH APRIL
Pitch allocations are subject to change depending on weather and other factors, please refer to your age group lead for more information
FIRST AID ESCALATIONS
Every age group has their own first aiders. For escalation on the day please find/call:
Physio on call
Ste - 07740 866 859
Paddock First Aid Co-ordinator
John Henley - 07791 584 656
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR KENT VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Sevenoaks Rugby is blessed by the number of outstanding and committed volunteers, so why not nominate someone you think has made a positive difference to the Club and/or local community through their achievements in the last year when volunteering at the Club.
The application process closes on 29th April
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.
