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The Rugby Development Group (RDG) is a school support group which includes rugby coaches, teachers and parents who work together to support rugby development at Cambridge House. RDG support activities include
- Raising profile of rugby in school
- Building relationships with other school parents
- Year 8 induction support
- Organising fundraisers and social events
- BBQ and Family Fun Night at start of school year
- Pitch-side sponsorship and Publicity
- Tea & Coffee pitch-side for home matches
RDG committee parents: Anne Gray, Mary Bovill, Helen Brannigan, Clifford Wharry, Andrew Goodfellow, Alan McCandless, Angela Russell, Debbie Rainey, Audrey Moss
Contact RDG at rugby@cambridgehouse.org.uk
CHGS Rugby Facebook Group - Join this private group managed by Mr Nicholl (Head of Rugby) for regular updates from the Coaches on fixtures and other rugby development activities.
New Pitch-side Unit "Official opening" to be arranged in New Year to thank all involved in supply of the unit and getting sited at school. More work still to complete to improve facilities and kit out but great to have some shelter for catering at home matches. Any parents/other contacts interested in Pitch-side Unit signage/other sponsorship opportunities, or able to help please get in contact with RDG or coaches.
Save the Dates! RDG Table Quiz at Ballymena Rugby Club, Friday night 27th January 2017 Spring Fair, Saturday 4th March 2017 at school.
RDG Grand Christmas Draw Mr Nicholl has put some pics of draw on Facebook page. Congratulations to winners - details below. BIG THANK YOU from RDG to local suppliers and others for donation of raffle prizes and to parents and players who sold and bought raffle tickets. Total raised from was £750 which will be used to support school rugby development activities, including RDG support towards Dublin Rugby Tour 18/19th December (Medallions and Senior teams) and Ulster Match Trip in New Year for junior teams. James McNabney Year 10 won prize for selling most tickets. Christmas Draw Winners:
1st Prize H Mitchell
2nd Prize Ben Robinson
3rd Prize Sarah McFetridge
4th Prize Robert Armstrong
5th Prize David Boyd
6th Prize Joanne Keys
7th Prize Paul Edwards
8th Prize Katelyn McCormick
9th Prize Ruth Oliver
10th Nicky McIlroy
PROVISONAL Dates (still to be confirmed ) 1st XV and Medallions Training game vs Ballyclare High School on 28/12 10 KO
Also still to be confirmed: 1st XV Trophy game Thursday night 5th Jan under lights at Carrick Rugby Club Mr Nicholl to confirm dates and details on Rugby Facebook. Christmas period Training dates will also be posted on Facebook
Next RDG meeting 6pm on Tuesday 10th January at CHGS
Best wishes to all for Christmas and New Year from RDG
