Sunday 12th October 2008 may well go down in Old Williamsonian history as the day the long term future of the rugby section was born.
Much praise must got to Dan Harrison for making it happen. The much hyped 10 year plan was finally unveiled earlier this year and phase one was introduced today.
9 under 12 Math School boys were inspired to attend the first ever youth rugby training session.
Chris Norris, Matt Clemens-Lary and Jamie Collins were in attendance to provide the coaching and the quality of the youngsters was impressive.
All the boys appeared to enjoy and will go back to school on Monday to spread the word to the rest of their school mates.
Well done to all involved and let's see the new section go from strength to strength.
U12 training every Sunday 10 - 12 on the school field
Sunday, 12 October 2008
Monday, 6 October 2008
October
The season is under way and things are progressing on and off the pitch.
So far the Old Wills have played 3 and won 3 in the league, fielded a second XV and are launching the youth section on Sunday 12th October.
Next second team game is scheduled for 18th October.
Without a doubt things are looking up for the best looking club in Rochester.
Off the pitch things are also developing well.
The first mass invasion of Rochester High Street saw all but 2 members of the club meet in "Craaan, seven firty". Old Willy hasn't heard any reports of outrageous behaviour at the time of writing but it's a safe bet there will be a few tales published by the end of the week.
Social events being planned include a race night, date to be confirmed and a Christmas do on Saturday 13th December.
All sections will be invited to both events, a first in OW Rugby history!
As ever more players are needed, now the season has started the injuries are appearing.
Both the Twin Towers were unavailable last weekend, neither was Phil 'I don't want to hurt my scab' Scott.
Hopefully all three will make a welcome return next weekend when the Old Boys face Guys Hospital for the first time.
So far the Old Wills have played 3 and won 3 in the league, fielded a second XV and are launching the youth section on Sunday 12th October.
Next second team game is scheduled for 18th October.
Without a doubt things are looking up for the best looking club in Rochester.
Off the pitch things are also developing well.
The first mass invasion of Rochester High Street saw all but 2 members of the club meet in "Craaan, seven firty". Old Willy hasn't heard any reports of outrageous behaviour at the time of writing but it's a safe bet there will be a few tales published by the end of the week.
Social events being planned include a race night, date to be confirmed and a Christmas do on Saturday 13th December.
All sections will be invited to both events, a first in OW Rugby history!
As ever more players are needed, now the season has started the injuries are appearing.
Both the Twin Towers were unavailable last weekend, neither was Phil 'I don't want to hurt my scab' Scott.
Hopefully all three will make a welcome return next weekend when the Old Boys face Guys Hospital for the first time.
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Old Wills Mother Club Dinner
Old Willy was proud to see the Willies field two teams on the same day for the first time in nearly ten years.
A slight mismatch meant the second team lost to Medway 2's by some 60 points but it seems all the players involved enjoyed the game and are keen to continue playing.
The first team enjoyed a successful start to the 2008/2009 league campaign with a win against Footscray.
On the whole it was a good day for the Old Williamsonians Rugby Club and Dan Harrison deserves a massive thank you as Old Willy understands Jamie Collins was about to throw in the towel towards the end of the week when all the second team players originally lined up to play mysteriously went AWOL, became injured or just didn't realise the amount of work it takes to producing a rugby team from scratch.
It takes a lot of effort to get an opposition, referee, food and a team of 15 plus players. The opposition won't thank you much for blowing out on a Friday due to the inability of us being able to get a team. DO THE ORGANISERS A FAVOUR> CONFIRM YOUR AVAILABILITY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
They don't care if it is a no. At least they are aware of the need to find a replacement and can make the decision to cancel a game in good time, allowing the other side to find another fixture.
Rant over.
A few of the team attended the Old Wills mother club dinner (pictures in the gallery). Andy Swain seems to have started a new tradition, two years in a row now he has won the Vodka in the raffle. The formal ffair soon becomes a lot less formal with a few very large vodkas inside you.
A slight mismatch meant the second team lost to Medway 2's by some 60 points but it seems all the players involved enjoyed the game and are keen to continue playing.
The first team enjoyed a successful start to the 2008/2009 league campaign with a win against Footscray.
On the whole it was a good day for the Old Williamsonians Rugby Club and Dan Harrison deserves a massive thank you as Old Willy understands Jamie Collins was about to throw in the towel towards the end of the week when all the second team players originally lined up to play mysteriously went AWOL, became injured or just didn't realise the amount of work it takes to producing a rugby team from scratch.
It takes a lot of effort to get an opposition, referee, food and a team of 15 plus players. The opposition won't thank you much for blowing out on a Friday due to the inability of us being able to get a team. DO THE ORGANISERS A FAVOUR> CONFIRM YOUR AVAILABILITY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
They don't care if it is a no. At least they are aware of the need to find a replacement and can make the decision to cancel a game in good time, allowing the other side to find another fixture.
Rant over.
A few of the team attended the Old Wills mother club dinner (pictures in the gallery). Andy Swain seems to have started a new tradition, two years in a row now he has won the Vodka in the raffle. The formal ffair soon becomes a lot less formal with a few very large vodkas inside you.
Friday, 5 September 2008
Annual Subs
Lads
Annual subs are now due. Those of you that attended the AGM will be aware that it was decided that annual subs will be:
£50 and a match fee of £5
No annual subs and a match fee of £10
The new match fee system will be applied from the first league game on 13th September so get your subs paid this week.
Annual subs are now due. Those of you that attended the AGM will be aware that it was decided that annual subs will be:
£50 and a match fee of £5
No annual subs and a match fee of £10
The new match fee system will be applied from the first league game on 13th September so get your subs paid this week.
Monday, 1 September 2008
The Season Approaches
The 2008/2009 campaign is about to start and the future of the Willies is looking good. Success in the 2007/2008 season has created some interest in the club and a regular 2nd team is going to be fielded for the first time in some years.
Dan Harrison has finally completed his ten year plan after the best part of ten years preparing it. He is working hard to introduce a youth section for the rugby club.
We have a modernised web site that will be constantly developed over the season.
If all goes to plan and people support the club then it should be a good season.
Players are crying out for a social event so there will undoubtedly be something arranged int he very near future.
Dan Harrison has finally completed his ten year plan after the best part of ten years preparing it. He is working hard to introduce a youth section for the rugby club.
We have a modernised web site that will be constantly developed over the season.
If all goes to plan and people support the club then it should be a good season.
Players are crying out for a social event so there will undoubtedly be something arranged int he very near future.
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