The CRFU management board have a vacancy as Chair of Finance & Governance. This is a key role within the MB and would require a degree of time commitment. The MB meets 10 times a year and you would also be expected to have at least 4 committee meetings of F & G. In the first instance could you log interest with County Secretary Terry Williams terry344@sky.com and we will then be in touch re interviews.
Saunts
Community Game Update 6th July
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| This edition includes: 1. Government update 2. A new chapter for Touch Rugby 3. Sky Sports for RFU affiliated rugby clubs 4. Pitch Up For Rugby – 4-12 September 5. First aid 6. GMS data tidy up – more information 7. News round-up 8. Webinars and on-demand videos Government update  In light of the positive announcement by the Prime Minister yesterday evening, outlining the government’s plan for Covid restrictions to lift from Monday 19 July, we are anticipating this will enable us to re-instate scrums and mauls and to start next season as normal. However, it is important to note that we are awaiting government’s confirmed position on sport and, in our case, permission to return to full contact rugby. We hope to receive guidance from government over the next week and will share further details as we get them. Government will continue to monitor data and we should therefore be prepared to adapt should an increase in cases or emergence of a new variant require us to do so. Over the coming week, we will work with government to interpret what any new guidance means for community sport and community rugby clubs specifically. As information is confirmed, we will update our Helpdesk FAQs and issue further guidance in next week’s Community Game Update. GMS Data tidy-up  Over the last few weeks, we have seen an increase in GMS usage due to the data tidy-up, with 25,000 people having logged in since Friday 18 June. During the process, clubs have raised important questions which we have reviewed. Following conversations with clubs, we have produced a short document that we hope will help clubs and CBs further understand the need for the tidy up. This project is directly related to the “Player Affiliation” mentioned in our CGU on 15 June, with more information to follow. Responding to feedback received, we have amended the criteria for archiving data. The following will now not be archived in this process: • Players who have appeared on an electronic match card. • Individuals with an active club membership. • Individuals with an active DBS. We will be running a live session on Tuesday 13 July for Data Officers to help answer any questions you might have. This will be an opportunity for clubs to ask any questions they may have with Programme Coordinator Alex Bowden and Senior Delivery Manager Matt Holding. More Information Webinar To read the rest of the update click on the link |
Report from the 2021 A.G.M.
A well attended, Covid compliant, CRFU AGM was held at Camborne RFC on the 30th June.
President John Sumnall welcomed the attendees and congratulated them and their clubs for all the hard work under difficult circumstances this past season.
John felt that the rugby community in Cornwall had come together during a troubled year and shown true Cornish spirit in adversity.
The President also made a plea to the clubs to help the CRFU deliver it’s role via the committees, as ever willing volunteers are sought to come on to these committees to help formulate the game in the duchy. (See below for the full President’s address).
CRFU Chairman, David Saunter informed the meeting that John Sumnall’s tenure as President had been extend by one year as a result of the covid affected season. He also informed the meeting that Andy Reed, (Bodmin, Camborne, Bath, Wasps, Scotland and the British Lions) had been appointed President Elect, assuming the role in season 23/24 for the three year term.
Honorary Secretary Terry Williams and CRFU Clubs Representative to the RFU, Alan Milliner were both re-elected unopposed to serve a further three year term.
The President then went on to make the following presentations;
Honorary Vice President: Paul Hurrell (Hayle RFC), held over from 2020.
Honorary Vice President: Paul Cottle (Bude RFC)
Honorary Vice President: Alan Truscott (Camborne RFC
The President also paid tribute to past President Dave Martin who has completed 40 years service with the CRFU covering many different roles.
Following the AGM there was an open forum with several topics being discussed.
President’s address;
CRFU AGM 30 June 2021
President’s Report
As we reflect on the activities of this strange season in its closure there are many positive conclusions to be drawn but the one that stands out is the simple fact that the rugby family in Cornwall is in particularly good health.
It has been most rewarding working with the Clubs and being reminded of the dedication of their volunteers and how, without them, some Clubs may be severely struggling. Finance was made available for the Clubs from various sources, including the CRFU, but it required the volunteers within the Clubs to ensure that this finance reached the required areas within the Club to find maximum benefit. We should congratulate those volunteers as they have ensured that the next generation can enjoy our great game within our great family in Cornwall.
Throughout the season the CRFU Management Board has worked tirelessly to support the game in Cornwall and, as described above, the Clubs have responded for the benefit of everyone with the response from the Clubs further motivating the Board and so recommencing the cycle. All the Board Members must be thanked for the unselfish manner in which they have freely given their time for the betterment of Rugby in Cornwall and I would be failing if I did not mention the outstanding work of our Chair “Saunts”. He has been an inspirational leader never too busy to discuss ideas and problems, unafraid to act when something must be corrected and always found time to praise when appropriate.
However, the present Board will not last for ever and it is vital that Club Members volunteer their services to one of the CRFU Committees as we are interdependent on one another. It is not a great commitment with many Committees meeting perhaps only four or five times a year and often virtual.
Everything of course was not always positive as we all felt the brunt of the wholesale changes by the Rugby Football Union necessitated but not solely by the effect of the covid pandemic on its income. Not only have we lost our RFU Community Rugby Department members in Cornwall but there have been massive changes to personnel in the RFU itself and I feel sure that it will take several more years to bed down to the level, if ever, that it was before the pandemic. One concern is the future of the County Championship and I can assure everyone that the CRFU is doing everything possible to retain this great event that gives a player the chance to play at Twickenham in a Cornwall shirt.
Finally, I consider it a great honour to be asked to add a further year to my tenure as President and I promise to continue my theme of “communication”.
Thank you.
John Sumnall.
17 June 2021.
W.R. Sandow, Robotic Line Marking
We are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer a new robotic line marking
service – no more measuring, marking out with string or pushing the line marker!
This fully automatic system uses satellite signals and GPS to accurately map the
location and mark out precisely within 1cm accuracy, both on the initial marking and
subsequent remarking, using the stored data.
• The robot can work on natural grass and artificial surfaces.
• It can cope with soft ground and rough conditions
• Able to paint between fixed posts
• All sports templates are available
To enhance the line marking service we also offer;
• Addition of growth regulator to the paint to maintain the quality of
the lines for longer
• Printing your logos or text on the pitch in colour (subject to one-off
set up costs)
For more information please contact
Andrew Sandow at W R Sandow Ltd
07778 836706
Community Game Update 29th June
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| This edition includes: 1. Council update 2. 2021/2022 Travel Funding and RFU Competitions 3. Age Grade Summer Activity – July 4. Allianz Inner Warrior 5. Pitch up for Rugby 6. Club Support – VAT Recovery and Lease Reviews 7. News round-up including Pride in Brighton and helping at vaccination centres to #TackleCovid 8. Webinars and on-demand videos RFU Council vote in favour of Covid Recovery Plan and temporary pause on relegation  The RFU Council has today voted in favour of a range of structural changes to improve the financial stability and sustainability of professional rugby during the next three seasons while also providing benefits for England Rugby and the community game. The Covid Recovery Plan, with a temporary pause on relegation, follows a detailed consultation that was announced in February after the RFU Council voted in favour of no relegation from Gallagher Premiership Rugby or the Greene King IPA Championship for the 2020/21 season. The extensive consultation included Premiership Rugby and their clubs, Championship clubs, The RPA, RFU Board and RFU Council Read More Travel Funding and 2021/2022 season Further to announcements within the Community Game Updates on 15th and 22nd June, more information can be found below on travel funding support available for season 2021/22. The document provides information on: • Clubs travelling to play teams on Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey – women and men • Mainland clubs travelling to the Isle of Wight – men • Needs based travel funding. It also contains the Needs Based Travel Fund criteria, how to apply and the application form. RFU Competitions 2021/22 Season Both adult and age grade competitions are on track to begin in September. We do, however, need to be mindful of Government’s announcement scheduled for Monday 19th July regarding the provisional lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions. The situation is being closely monitored and we are ready to react if there is a change to that date. Application Form Travel Document To read the rest of the update click on the link |
RFU Rugby Camp Guidance
Community Game Update – 22nd June
| Return to Rugby – This edition includes: 1. Community rugby clubs boosted by £30 million government funding allocation 2.‘Pitch Up For Rugby’ will return between 4-12 September 3. First Aid and Immediate Care Provision Guidelines for the new season now available 4. Competition Organisers’ Guide – CB ONLY 5. Rugby Camp Guidance 6. Connecting with your players 7. News round-up including Travel Funding and July 4 National Thank you Day 8. Webinars and on-demand videos. Community Clubs boosted by Government Funding  We are thrilled that so many community rugby clubs across the country have benefited from the Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund. Over the past few months, community rugby clubs nationwide have been boosted by an allocation of £30 million of government funding, the biggest single investment in the community game, following collaboration between the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Sport England, the RFU and the grassroots game. 512 rugby clubs have already received Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund grants totalling £18,275,903, with more set to receive funding through the loans programme. You can read the full story below. Read More Rugby Camps Guidance We have now consolidated our information regarding the organisation of rugby camps into one guide. This guidance is for all camp organisers at member clubs, educational institutions, Constituent Bodies (CB) and third party/commercial providers and can be found on the Summer Activity page below. It will support anyone organising and delivering a rugby camp at any time and specifically during the summer of 2021 when out-of-season regulations have been changed due to the impact of Covid-19. We strongly recommend that all organisers see this guide as the template for their activity. There is separate guidance for those responsible for rugby camp approvals (mainly CBs). If approvers have further questions please get in touch on agegraderugby@rfu.com. Summer Activity Guide To read the rest of the update click on the link |
Arthur Relton picked for England U.20 opener
Former student at Mullion School and Truro Penwith College, Arthur Relton now with Exeter Chiefs, has been picked on the wing for England Under 20’s opening RBS 6 Nations Under 20 game against France at Cardiff Arms Park this Saturday.
Arthur played for Penzance & Newlyn through the age groups helping them win the Colts Cup Final in 2019.
Everyone at the CRFU wish Arthur well for Saturday.
Footnote: It was pleasing to see Arthur score England’s 4th try as they staged a remarkable second half comeback to defeat France 38-22.
England Rugby Mentoring Award
Dear Volunteer,
Do you want to play a role in supporting others to improve the rugby offer? Or do you already support other coaches, referees and volunteers? Then the England Rugby Mentoring Award could be the course for you! Please select the videos below to hear from Dylan Hartley and Sarah Hunter about the importance a quality Mentor has had on their careers:
England Rugby Mentoring Award- Dylan Hartley
England Rugby Mentoring Award- Sarah Hunter
The England Rugby Mentor Award aims to support those who wish to develop others they’re working with, whether that’s a fellow coach, referee or volunteer. The course will focus on behaviour change, learning and support of an individual with their practice. Irwin Mitchell have partnered with us to deliver this piece of work, with the aim of having a trained mentor in every club that offers U14-U18 Rugby.
The course is made up of one face to face day, plus an additional three remote sessions in November/ December/ January. Candidates will be required to attend all days and then complete a portfolio for one mentee that they’re working with throughout the season, to apply the learnings from the course back at their own rugby club.
Course are now live on the GMS Course Finder and we look forward to welcoming you onto the England Rugby Mentoring Award in July and August.
The specific link for the course running at Bodmin RFC is https://bit.ly/3zuLiHg
Kind Regards,
RFU Game Development
CRFU AGM 2021 – Updated
It is hoped that we will be in a position to hold a live A.G.M. this year with our club’s representatives attending in person.
The Trelawny Room at County Hall is not currently available, therefore our A.G.M. will be held at Camborne RFC on Wednesday 30th June 7:15 pm start.
However, due to on-going covid restrictions until the 19th July, we will also be delivering the A.G.M. via Zoom, again please inform our Hon.Sec Terry Williams if you intend to join via this option.
Hon.Secretary Terry Williams will be advising all clubs and sending out the agenda and reports.
