Published on:
08
April 2008
Last week saw the Clackmannanshire Tag Rugby at its best with 18 teams from 14 primary schools taking part in two festivals. The festivals took place at Alloa Rugby Club on Wednesday and Hillfoots Rugby Club on Thursday where over 200 primary 6 and 7 boys and girls enjoyed a fun-filled morning of rugby in fantastic playing conditions.
There was great rugby played at both festivals and a lot of talented players for the future. The children were playing for fun and enjoyment with the ethos of the festivals on fair play. Cllr Bobby McGill was present to hand out the awards for best boy and best girl. These players demonstrated good rugby skill, team work and fair play throughout. A sportsmanship award was presented to the player who showed a positive attitude to all players and officials and fair play during games.
The great day was rounded off in ferocious style when rugby player Massey Tuhakaraina from New Zealand performed the haka war dance with all the children getting a chance to try it for themselves.
Both festivals where a great success and Ben Hanvey, Rugby Development Officer thanked pupils, teachers and Clackmannanshire Council Sport Development Team for all their effort. He commented, 'We hope to see as many of the pupils as possible down at either of the clubs mini sections at Alloa or Hillfoots RFC. There are a number of Club Festivals coming up soon which will be a chance to play and enjoy more rugby.'
The Central Festivals bring together all the rugby clubs in the Forth Valley area to play rugby in a fun environment. Results are not recorded as the aim is to develop individuals' rugby skills, knowledge and teamwork. To become involved with the Central Rugby Festivals just attend one of the training sessions at Alloa or Hillfoots RFC and you could be playing in the next Festival on April 27th.
Allloa RFC Mini Section Trains on Sunday Mornings at 10.00am - 11.30am.
For more information contact Jim Shaw (Mini Convenor) on 07800 899738
Hillfoots RFC Mini Section Trains on Saturday Mornings at 9:30am - 11.00am.
For more information contact Martin Hogg (Mini Convenor) on 07932 220387.