Good morning Members,
Secondary school match of 11th May 2019 at the Barbarians was a success. We wish to thank BIS for making their facilities available. See below for some matters arising
Use of foul language
We witnessed several incidents of foul language being used by players. Rugby engages players in such a manner it asks questions of players character under pressure. Unlike all other sports the level of intensiveness cannot be matched. Hence players are seen at their best and worst. Its an opportunity for us to work on whatever surfaces during the matches at an individual level. This we shall do.
Finger nails must be trimmed
Players must ensure their nails are trimmed down to a healthy level
Respect for player venue
Players must appreciate that once away from school they fly the flag of their team and school and must thus behave in an appropriate manner. We observed players from visiting schools wondering about despite being cautioned continuously to confine themselves to their respective playing fields.
Ball retention, team work and support
Good ball retention and allowing the ball to do the work by the Barbarians and Red Jedis across their teams. The school coaches must be congratulated as team work and support play was evident.
Parent participation
Unfortunately there was little parent participation. However the Red Jedis parents turned up in force. They must be congratulated.
Over aggressiveness across the teams
We observed an over aggressive approach to play across the Teams. Players need to exercise self restraint and some emotional intelligence.
No alcohol permitted
Players and non-players are not under any condition permitted to consume alcohol.
Excellent coaching by school coaches
Coaches exercised good self restraint and control throughout the day and must be commended.
1st X Girls only performance
Girls only team has improved in leaps and bounds and the players must be congratulated
1st X Girls only and 1st XV Contact team Trophy
Trophy for the 1st X Girls only and 1st XV Contact team has been ordered and is arriving in-country Friday 17th May 2019
Honour Board for Full and Half Colour
Dan Ceil has been commissioned to do the next set of Honour Boards for the years 2017/18. Please expect delivery over the next couple of weeks.
18th May Final Match
This Saturday at the Barbarians grounds we shall witness the final match of the season. We encourage parents and school staff to please attend and encourage their teams.
Cancellation of make-up match
Make-up match for the 1st of June has been cancelled as we do not have enough school participation.
ARS Team Reward card
ARS Team Reward card trial has commenced. Encourage players invited to participate to sign-up here
Primary School: https://www.allrugbyschools-edp.org/primary-schools-members#/ars-card-application-psm
Secondary School: https://www.allrugbyschools-edp.org/sec-school-members#/ars-card-application-ssm
Season Ends
Season ends for the Secondary school this Saturday 18th May 2019. However we continue with the ARS Academy. Please sign-up.