Sunday 20th December 2009 - Home training
Again the weather has got the better of us, snow throughout the week. Anyway more time now for Christmas shopping!
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
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Sunday 13th December 2009 - Home against Bracknell RFC
What a great sight it must have been for anyone watching play on the training pitch today.
Our U11’s were playing against Bracknell RFC, both squads having good numbers supported by a healthy entourage of coaches on both sides. Today was dry, makes a change from the rain but still quite cold. The sun coming through at times, unfortunately you didn’t notice any difference.
Great to see Bracknell RFC here again with us, it will be a very competitive day. Warm up first with two matches of mixed teams, all the teams working hard and tries scored by all the teams. A welcome site to see parent euphoria, as Joe and Liz jumping for joy when Thomas drove over for a try right by their feet – Superb moment for them. Should ask Daniel C what it was like to be ‘steamrollered today’ as he tried to make a tackle against a boy a little bigger than himself. Someone mentioned William didn’t touch the ball – what not using the wings again?
Welcome to two new players who have come along to join us today Rory and James. Hope you enjoyed your day with us.
End of the first games, good play throughout, now time for a rest bite before selection for the last games of the day.
Thanks again to Bracknell RFC for their efforts today – Best wishes for the remaining season.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Sunday 29th November 2009 - Away to Richmond RFC
What a morning, heavy rain during the night and very grey, wet and cold in Camberley this morning. The U11’s were still going to Richmond for the triangular with Richmond RFC and Reeds RFC. The U12’s already cancelled, can you believe we are out in this weather and a 9.30am start as well!. Arriving at Richmond RFC the pitches were very wet under foot, but at least it has stopped raining (this lasted for the next two hours, with a bit of sun as well – who would have thought)
Twenty five players turned out for Camberley U11’s, very well done. Tim and the coaches warming them up with some passing drills. This lead to a series of games. The A’s winning their first game 4 – 0 with a lot of cheer from the team. The B’s lost their first game with tries scored from deep, the game was even with our pack doing extremely well, winning most scrums. Let’s practice the tackling!.
The B’s went on to win their next match 2- 1 with a great amount of effort from all the squad (Great support from the sideline). Try from Stuart driving over and a good run by Matthew J for the second. Certainly the better team. Their last game was against London Scottish and you could see there were tired legs out on the pitch. Very even game apart from some good runs from deep by London Scottish that lead to tries. All in all very well done. A great effort by the pack in Stuart, Henry, James J and Miles. A memorable moment in the last game was Matthew J as the last player desperately trying to stop the opposition running in a try, leaping forward and grabbing the runner by the waist slowing the player up, for the remaining players to drive him out into touch. Matthew left lying in the mud after a great tackle (we knew you would get a dirty shirt at some point!)
Tim gathered all the players up at the end to congratulate them on their fantastic efforts today and the turnout of our players for this away fixture. Maybe next week we can order a bit of sunshine!.
Thanks again to Richmond RFC, Reeds RFC and London Scottish.
Twenty five players turned out for Camberley U11’s, very well done. Tim and the coaches warming them up with some passing drills. This lead to a series of games. The A’s winning their first game 4 – 0 with a lot of cheer from the team. The B’s lost their first game with tries scored from deep, the game was even with our pack doing extremely well, winning most scrums. Let’s practice the tackling!.
The B’s went on to win their next match 2- 1 with a great amount of effort from all the squad (Great support from the sideline). Try from Stuart driving over and a good run by Matthew J for the second. Certainly the better team. Their last game was against London Scottish and you could see there were tired legs out on the pitch. Very even game apart from some good runs from deep by London Scottish that lead to tries. All in all very well done. A great effort by the pack in Stuart, Henry, James J and Miles. A memorable moment in the last game was Matthew J as the last player desperately trying to stop the opposition running in a try, leaping forward and grabbing the runner by the waist slowing the player up, for the remaining players to drive him out into touch. Matthew left lying in the mud after a great tackle (we knew you would get a dirty shirt at some point!)
Tim gathered all the players up at the end to congratulate them on their fantastic efforts today and the turnout of our players for this away fixture. Maybe next week we can order a bit of sunshine!.
Thanks again to Richmond RFC, Reeds RFC and London Scottish.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Remembrance SundaySunday 8th November 2009 - Home against Redingensians RFC
Half term has passed by, with some of the players needing to blow off a few Cob webs.
Welcome to Hal a new player to Camberley U11's.
Tim arriving early to set up for the fixture against Redingensians, our first fixture of this season against another club.
Welcome to Redingensians RFC who turned up with good numbers ready for the days rugby ahead. Starting with a warm up and then two mixed squad matches. Both our team doing very well with numerous tries scored. Hal was extremely pleased with himself for scoring his first try.
11am for two minutes silence for Remembrance.
Another warm up and now for the last part of the day, the B squad on the training pitch ready for a competitive match against Redingensians with Andy refereeing and Mark on the side to help out. The A squad moved over to pitch 2 for a bit more room, followed by the parents. Both matches were played at pace with many memorable moments for both our squads.
All in all a very successful day with Tim expressing his thanks to our visitors Redingensians RFC.
Good luck for your season ahead.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Camberley Festival 18th October 2009
Sunday 18th October – Camberley Festival.The will be a very busy day for us at our Camberley ‘A’ and Development Festivals for the U11’s. Tim and the other coaches Andy, Richard, Adrian, John, Tim V and Mark helping the squads today. Congrats to all the players representing our U11 squad. The weather was certainly on our side. Great to see all the other squads at at our festivals as well
Ben, Blake, Daniel D, Daniel C, Fraser, Freddie, George, Henry, James C, Jack, Matthew W, Myles, Sam, Seb, Tim, William
Charlie A, Charlie, Clint, Connor, Daniel S, Greg, Jake, Jac, James H, James J, Matthew J, Max, Max P, Miles, Stuart, Thomas and Ed
The Development Squad, were slow out of the blocks but soon picked up their game to get into the plate final. This was against Drifters. The game was played at a very competitive pace, with Camberley making most of the play. Thomas excellent play controlling the game at the front and mauling very well, the rest of the team working well. This lead to a well worked Camberley try.
The game started again and Camberley playing well with a huge amount of effort from both sides. Drifters near to our try line, Camberley under pressure to clear the ball up field. A good kick, blocked by Drifters, unfortunately the ball was in our in goal area, a missed kick by a Camberley player and the ball was ‘oh no’ on the floor, both sets of players scrambling for the ball. Try to Drifters and a very good drop kick conversion.
Again Camberley working hard in this very close matched contest. Camberley in their half near to the half way line, under pressure from drifters, Camberley starting to move the ball along the line, the players a bit close together, one drifters player in the right spot, intercepted the pass on the run and through, our players giving chase but his momentum took him over.
From the restart Camberley pressurising Drifters all the time in their half. Camberley working well in the scrum. The young ref doing very well. The scrum was first turned 45 degrees and then collapsed. Camberley with a penalty, Charlie couldn’t get through. Final whistle. Shame for Camberley but a very entertaining game to watch. Very close.
Well done to all the players. Max P and Ed doing very well as our new players.
The ‘A’ Squad had done very well and won all their matches to the Cup final. Great to see Williams left foot in action. The final was Camberley V Sutton and Epsom
The game started at a very intense pace with good work from Camberley. They certainly looked to have the upper hand passing well. The ball into Georges hands and a darting run to the corner and over for a try. Well worked. William with the predicted conversion.
The game re started, the Sutton and Epson full back, with a great set of hand catching the ball and running forward. Camberley were well matched and contained Sutton’s play. Sutton pressing towards Camberley’s try line, plenty of hard work from both sides. A sustained push by Sutton squeezed then over. Try. A very well taken conversion as well. End of the first half and a moments rest for our players, who had worked well and hard in the first half.
Second half started at a very frenetic pace. Sutton appeared to have the upper hand, keeping possession. Camberley working hard but the ball would not drop into our hands. Sutton building with confidence and leading to another try. After all the good play and effort of the first half we were unfortunate to be 2-1 down. Re start and again Sutton gaining possession. Camberley were still working hard and every move covered. As the second half was nearing it conclusion Sutton gained possession from a penalty and the referee moving the play forward, Camberley were on the back foot moving back at pace, Sutton seizing on this moment to quickly move forward, up to out try line and over. 3-1. the score certainly didn’t reflect the game as a whole.
Final whistle. Well done to all the players.
Tim gathered all the players together and congratulated them on their efforts and presented each with a festival medal, with applause from the parents, Great to see.
A huge thank you to the coaches and all our parents for their help and support in making this a very successful day and I’m sure you will all agree, many memorable moments from all our players as well.
Thanks to all the other squads for attending our festival
Festival Winners - Sutton and Epsom
Plate Winners - Dorking
Development Festival Winners- Sutton and Epsom
Development Plate Winners - Drifters
Monday, October 19, 2009
The Plate Winners - Wimbledon Festival
Sunday 11th October - Wimbledon Festival
The Plate Winners
Again congratulations to the squad and another piece of silverware (Tim start building the cabinet!). Very well done to our squad that represented us at the Wimbledon Festival and winning the Plate. Tim extremely impressed with the play, and not to concede a try throughout all their games was a achievement in itself.
Well done to the players, Fraser, Seb, Jake, Sam, James H, Matthew W, Blake, Greg, Jake, Connor M, Jack, Clint, Henry, Thomas, Ed and Daniel C.
Thanks to the motley crew spoiling the photo - Andy, Tim, Adrian and Mark!.
Home training - Thanks to Richard and Tim V for running a session at home for the other players.
The Plate Winners - Cobham 'A' Festival 2009
Sunday 4th October - Cobham 'A' FestivalFantastic - Winners of The Plate at this festival.
Congratulations to our squad, Tim, Blake, Jam, Stuart, William, Connor W, George, James C, Matthew W, Sam, Myles, Freddie, Fraser, Ben, Daniel and Jack, proudly holding up the plate, with a couple of quins player at the back- Very well done. Coaches very please with the effort and results of all the players
Home training a Camberley for the players not at this festival. Thanks to Tim V and David.
Sunday training - HomeA few Sundays training have gone by, blowing off the cobwebs. The weather has been very kind to us as well.
Tim and the coaches are very pleased with the standard of rugby being played.
A very warm welcome to three new players that have joined us this season. Connor, Max and James.
The festival season is nearly upon us, Cobham, Wimbledon and Camberley.
Wednesday 9th September -TrainingRichard and Andy running the session, with John and Adrian, making the most of the remaining light evenings.
A very good number for a Wednesday night, 22 players - well done. Lets see how ell we do towards winter, with the expected rain, sleet and snow!. A game at the end. Blake on fire running in three tries from deep.
Well done to all.
U11 Squad 2009 / 2010 Rugby Season
Sunday 6th September - Home TrainingGreat to see everyone again after the summer break, all looking refreshed! A brilliant sunny day for the first day of training for our 2009 /10 season.
Tim arriving early, as keen as mustard, setting out. He has it all planned out!.
Joined by Richard, Adrian, John and Andy.
Rupert back for the day to train with us. Wish him all the very best and much success.
Nice gentle day of training (more for the coaches than the players!) with a game at the end, 12 a side now. Five in the front row, seven in the backs. See you all on Wednesday.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
THANK YOU
Have a Super Summer and see you all next year.
Thank you and goodnight to the 2008 / 2009 Season
Fun Day and Presentations - Sunday 26th April 2009
Sunday 26th April 2009 – Fun day and Presentations
It looks like the weather will hold out, with a blue sky and the sun shining through on this Sunday morning at Camberley RFC. This is the last day of our season, with a fun day and presentation
Tim and the coaches organised an assort course type event with a scrim net to climb under, with the players split into teams. They certainly enjoyed that, followed by tug of war. Don’t ask the coaches how they got on.
Presentation, with Tim congratulating all the players on their efforts, with a precise of this season. Each player then came up to collect their 2008/09 season medal. Now for the three trophies
Most Improved Player was awarded to Tim
Coaches Player of the Year was awarded to Rupert (For the second year running)
Player’s Player was awarded to both Tim and Rupert.
Fraser the captain of the ‘A’ squad had an award and he presented this to Blake – Well done.
Well done to each of the players for all their efforts this season.
BBQ to follow with a few drinks. As the afternoon draws on the remaining players put the ice water to good use – Isn’t that right Richard!.
Have a Great Summer and see you all next season
Surrey 'A' Festival 2009
Surrey 'A' Festival - Sunday 19th April 2009
It was going to be a very busy day looking at the queues for the car parks, as so many were arriving for this huge event, the Surrey ‘A’ festival at Dorking RFC
Well done to the players selected to represent our U10s squad at this festival, Ben, Blake, Charlie A, Daniel D, Fraser, Freddie, George, Jack, Miles, Rupert, Sam, Sebastian, Tim and William.
There are 24 teams entered in this u10’s competition. Eight groups of 3 teams playing 12 minute games - 6 minutes each way on four pitches.
We were drawn against Old Reigatians and Reeds.
Camberley results
Camberley 1 v Reeds 1
Camberley 0 v Old Reigatians 4
Camberley certainly had the better of Reeds during this match, with great energy and tackling throughout. Blake with the try to put Camberley 1 up. At the end of the second half Reeds squeezed over to finish the game 1-1
Against Old Reigatians, Camberley were not as organised as our opposition in the forward play. Old Reigatians ripped the ball well with quick passing along their lines. Camberley had their chances as well, but were beaten by a better side on the day.
Onto the next stage of this competition, Cup, Plate and Shield. We had a toss of a coin against Reeds, which Reeds won and they went through to the Plate. Camberley were into the Shield and our quarter final match was against Effingham & Leatherhead
Camberley 1 v Effingham & Leatherhead 1.
Another well balanced game, Camberley went a try up in the first half with very good pushing in the maul near to their try line, the ball finally down right in the corner. The second half started with Camberley controlling the game, Effingham were not able to get through. The time was passing by but the game still continued. A penalty to Effingham about 10 metres out, we held them off, but another penalty was awarded to Effingham – about 8 metres out this time. Again very good defending and turnover ball, Camberley tried to move the ball quickly, a lunging tackle by Effingham about 5 metres out, and the ball was dropped, picked up by Effingham and over for a try. The Final whistle was blown. How long was that? The ref then declared last try wins. Work that one out! The players were clearly very upset by this, well done to Effingham.
Very well done to all the squad, today wasn’t going to be our day. Tim and the coaches have some very warm and encouraging words for the players. We shall move on - to the bar did I hear someone say!
Well done to the players selected to represent our U10s squad at this festival, Ben, Blake, Charlie A, Daniel D, Fraser, Freddie, George, Jack, Miles, Rupert, Sam, Sebastian, Tim and William.
There are 24 teams entered in this u10’s competition. Eight groups of 3 teams playing 12 minute games - 6 minutes each way on four pitches.
We were drawn against Old Reigatians and Reeds.
Camberley results
Camberley 1 v Reeds 1
Camberley 0 v Old Reigatians 4
Camberley certainly had the better of Reeds during this match, with great energy and tackling throughout. Blake with the try to put Camberley 1 up. At the end of the second half Reeds squeezed over to finish the game 1-1
Against Old Reigatians, Camberley were not as organised as our opposition in the forward play. Old Reigatians ripped the ball well with quick passing along their lines. Camberley had their chances as well, but were beaten by a better side on the day.
Onto the next stage of this competition, Cup, Plate and Shield. We had a toss of a coin against Reeds, which Reeds won and they went through to the Plate. Camberley were into the Shield and our quarter final match was against Effingham & Leatherhead
Camberley 1 v Effingham & Leatherhead 1.
Another well balanced game, Camberley went a try up in the first half with very good pushing in the maul near to their try line, the ball finally down right in the corner. The second half started with Camberley controlling the game, Effingham were not able to get through. The time was passing by but the game still continued. A penalty to Effingham about 10 metres out, we held them off, but another penalty was awarded to Effingham – about 8 metres out this time. Again very good defending and turnover ball, Camberley tried to move the ball quickly, a lunging tackle by Effingham about 5 metres out, and the ball was dropped, picked up by Effingham and over for a try. The Final whistle was blown. How long was that? The ref then declared last try wins. Work that one out! The players were clearly very upset by this, well done to Effingham.
Very well done to all the squad, today wasn’t going to be our day. Tim and the coaches have some very warm and encouraging words for the players. We shall move on - to the bar did I hear someone say!
Charlie - Hope your ear gets better - sorry what did you say!
See you next week for the Squad Presentations and fun day.
See you next week for the Squad Presentations and fun day.
Training - Wednesday 8th April 2009
The last Wednesday evening training session for this season. The weather was fine on this lighter evening and a good turn out of 12 players, as we are still in the school break.
Passing skills organised by the coaches, leading onto a game at the end, ready for the festival at the weekend.
A huge THANK YOU to all the coaches for their efforts in organising and running the Wednesday evening sessions for our squad.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Effingham & Leatherhead 'A' Festival
Effingham & Leatherhead 'A' Festival
A great outlook to the weather on arriving at Effingham and Leatherhead RFC for their 'A' festival. Words over the loud speaker, welcoming everyone to this festival and commenting on last years weather, for those who attended (something you wouldn’t forget in a hurry)
Well done to the players selected to represent our U10s squad at this festival, Ben B, Charlie A, Daniel D, Fraser, George, Jack, Matthew W, Miles, Rupert, Sam, Sebastian, Tim P and William.
The are five teams in each group playing 12-minute games - 6 minutes each way.
Group 1 – Effingham, Camberley, Farnham, Chipstead, Sutton & Epsom B
Group 2 – Old Rutlishians, Old Reedonians, Richmond, Chobham, Effingham B
Our players warmed up ready for their first game against Farnham.
Camberley results
Camberley 0 v Farnham 1
Camberley 0 v Chipstead 1 (With a little help!)
Camberley 2 v Effingham 2 (Tries Sam and Charlie)
Camberley 3 v Sutton 0 (Tries Jack, Fraser and George)
Well done to the squad for all their efforts, the scores didn't reflect our possession and the pressure placed on our opposition, as we spent much of our time 'camped out' in their halves and on their try line.
Camberley were fourth in the group and went onto the semi finals of The ‘School Selector’ Plate and were drawn against Richmond.
Camberley 0 v Richmond 2.
With all their effort and hard work, they were finally running out of steam.
A special mention goes to Tim P and Matthew W who stepped up to the mark in joining the A squad today They did admirally during the highly charged and competitive matches – Hope you both enjoyed yourselves!.
Tim and the coaches went back to the tent to congratulate the players for their efforts today. See you all at training next Sunday.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Surrey Development Festival 2009
Surrey Development Festival - Sunday 22nd March 2009 at Camberley RFCThe weather is on our side today, with the forecast as bright and Sunny. Mothers Day and the Surrey Development Festival 2009 at Camberley RFC
Well done to the players selected to represent our U10s squad at this festival, Clint, Connor, Daniel C, Daniel S (Capt), Greg, Jac, James C, James H, Matthew G, Matthew W, Myles, Stuart, Thomas, Tim and Tristan.
The teams for this festival are in two groups playing 12-minute games - 6 minutes each way.
Group 1 – Camberley, Chipstead, Emanuel Lions and Old Reigatians (Cranleigh dropped out)
Group 2 – Haslemere, Guildford, Warlingham, Reeds, Kings.
Tim and the coaches were on hand to warm up the squad and had words of encouragement ready for the first game.
Camberley results
Camberley 0 v Old Reigatians 4
Camberley 1 v Emanuel Lions 5 (Winners)
Camberley 2 v Chipstead 3
Well done to the squad for all their efforts.
The final was between Emanuel Lions v Reeds (Emanuel Lions won 3 - 1)
A Superb festival in all, with great rugby being played. Many thanks to all the squads who took part today for their efforts in making this a very enjoyable day.
Thank you to all the Camberley U10’s parents for their invaluable help today aswell.
Match Report
Camberley v Chipstead (2-3)
Chipstead to start. Camberley eager on the 7 metre line. Chipstead pass and player runs through, no tackle by Camberley and he is all the way up to our try line. Tackle and held up, Chipstead push forward and over –Try.
Re start for Camberley – Stuart with very good run into Chipstead half, pass to Jac, who passed to Thomas. Out into touch in the Chipstead Half. Ref awards line out to Camberley. Stuart throws into line, Thomas well caught. Good tackle by Chipstead. Thomas still with ball and pushing well. Out into touch – line out to Chipstead. Ball thrown in and caught by Thomas, passed to Stuart, tackle by Chipstead, turned and passed to Thomas. Thomas moving forward passes along the line to Jac, who passes to Daniel, and then Stuart. All the pressure was on Chipstead. Ball dropped, picked up by Chipstead good run, no tackles – through and try 2-0.
Camberley start. Good run by Daniel (as he had done in the previous matches) tackled and a ruck formed. Hands in by Chipstead. Scrum to Camberley. Stuart has taken a knock to the head – off and Tim on. Camberley ball into scrum and out, passing well, ball intercepted – Chipstead run through as Camberely out of position. 3-0 and the score certainly didn’t reflect the game.
Camberley start. Good run by Tim into the Chipstead half – pass to Daniel and another good darting run – tackled and ruck formed, pushing from both sides. Scrum to Chipstead.
Chipstead with the ball from the scrum – out and along the line good run up to the Camberley try line – Two good tackles by Matt and James C saved a certain try. Out into touch – Half time.
Tim and Richard gave the half time team talk.
Second half - Camberley start. Good run by Tim – tackled and maul formed Tim still pushing forward, good work by Camberley. Tim still with ball. Ruck formed. Scrum to Chipstead.
Camberley won the scrum –good effort all round – and now pushing into the Chipstead half. Greg with the ball to Thomas driving forward and over - Try 3-1.
Chipstead re–start, runs to the touchline, good tackle Daniel C. Another tackle by Tim, ball dropped, loose ball picked up be Matt, darting run and over for try 3-2.
Chipstead re start, running into the Camberley half. Passing along line, good tackle by Daniel. Chipstead still with the ball and close to the try line – Another good tackle and out of touch. Line out Camberley. Camberley have possession from the line out and ball with Daniel C. Tackle and scrum to Camberley. Ball out and Greg with the ball, tackled by Chipstead, Ruck and their scrum half hand in from the side. Penalty to Camberley.
Camberley with the ball, to Daniel who runs forward, tackled and pushed into touch. Chipstead line out in our half. Chipstead throw, caught by Thomas –moves forwards. Thomas good pass to Tim.
Well done to the players selected to represent our U10s squad at this festival, Clint, Connor, Daniel C, Daniel S (Capt), Greg, Jac, James C, James H, Matthew G, Matthew W, Myles, Stuart, Thomas, Tim and Tristan.
The teams for this festival are in two groups playing 12-minute games - 6 minutes each way.
Group 1 – Camberley, Chipstead, Emanuel Lions and Old Reigatians (Cranleigh dropped out)
Group 2 – Haslemere, Guildford, Warlingham, Reeds, Kings.
Tim and the coaches were on hand to warm up the squad and had words of encouragement ready for the first game.
Camberley results
Camberley 0 v Old Reigatians 4
Camberley 1 v Emanuel Lions 5 (Winners)
Camberley 2 v Chipstead 3
Well done to the squad for all their efforts.
The final was between Emanuel Lions v Reeds (Emanuel Lions won 3 - 1)
A Superb festival in all, with great rugby being played. Many thanks to all the squads who took part today for their efforts in making this a very enjoyable day.
Thank you to all the Camberley U10’s parents for their invaluable help today aswell.
Match Report
Camberley v Chipstead (2-3)
Chipstead to start. Camberley eager on the 7 metre line. Chipstead pass and player runs through, no tackle by Camberley and he is all the way up to our try line. Tackle and held up, Chipstead push forward and over –Try.
Re start for Camberley – Stuart with very good run into Chipstead half, pass to Jac, who passed to Thomas. Out into touch in the Chipstead Half. Ref awards line out to Camberley. Stuart throws into line, Thomas well caught. Good tackle by Chipstead. Thomas still with ball and pushing well. Out into touch – line out to Chipstead. Ball thrown in and caught by Thomas, passed to Stuart, tackle by Chipstead, turned and passed to Thomas. Thomas moving forward passes along the line to Jac, who passes to Daniel, and then Stuart. All the pressure was on Chipstead. Ball dropped, picked up by Chipstead good run, no tackles – through and try 2-0.
Camberley start. Good run by Daniel (as he had done in the previous matches) tackled and a ruck formed. Hands in by Chipstead. Scrum to Camberley. Stuart has taken a knock to the head – off and Tim on. Camberley ball into scrum and out, passing well, ball intercepted – Chipstead run through as Camberely out of position. 3-0 and the score certainly didn’t reflect the game.
Camberley start. Good run by Tim into the Chipstead half – pass to Daniel and another good darting run – tackled and ruck formed, pushing from both sides. Scrum to Chipstead.
Chipstead with the ball from the scrum – out and along the line good run up to the Camberley try line – Two good tackles by Matt and James C saved a certain try. Out into touch – Half time.
Tim and Richard gave the half time team talk.
Second half - Camberley start. Good run by Tim – tackled and maul formed Tim still pushing forward, good work by Camberley. Tim still with ball. Ruck formed. Scrum to Chipstead.
Camberley won the scrum –good effort all round – and now pushing into the Chipstead half. Greg with the ball to Thomas driving forward and over - Try 3-1.
Chipstead re–start, runs to the touchline, good tackle Daniel C. Another tackle by Tim, ball dropped, loose ball picked up be Matt, darting run and over for try 3-2.
Chipstead re start, running into the Camberley half. Passing along line, good tackle by Daniel. Chipstead still with the ball and close to the try line – Another good tackle and out of touch. Line out Camberley. Camberley have possession from the line out and ball with Daniel C. Tackle and scrum to Camberley. Ball out and Greg with the ball, tackled by Chipstead, Ruck and their scrum half hand in from the side. Penalty to Camberley.
Camberley with the ball, to Daniel who runs forward, tackled and pushed into touch. Chipstead line out in our half. Chipstead throw, caught by Thomas –moves forwards. Thomas good pass to Tim.
Tim passed ball to Greg good running forwards, tackled by Chipstead, but he drives on, pass to Tristan, to Matt to Daniel C. Ball turned over to Chipstead. Good hard tackle by Tim. Ball onto the floor, picked up by Greg – pass to Daniel C, Tristan in support and pushing into the Chipstead half. Whistle and game over. 3-2 to Chipstead. What could have been? Well done
Training - Wednesday 18th March 2009
A dry evening, Richard running the training session with the help of John, Adrian, Mike and Alan. A good number of 15 players have turnned out. Welcome to Ben who has come along to train with us and to try out contact rugby for the first time.
The lead to a game at the end, with all the palyers working hard, the main objective was to offload the ball before being tackled. Well done
Words of encouragement for all the players, ready for the Surrey Development Festival this weekend.
A dry evening, Richard running the training session with the help of John, Adrian, Mike and Alan. A good number of 15 players have turnned out. Welcome to Ben who has come along to train with us and to try out contact rugby for the first time.
The lead to a game at the end, with all the palyers working hard, the main objective was to offload the ball before being tackled. Well done
Words of encouragement for all the players, ready for the Surrey Development Festival this weekend.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Sunday 15th March 2009 - Home to Newbury RFC
A fantastic day, with the sun shining brightly - is Spring finally here!.
A home fixture against Newbury RFC. Tim organised the morning session, a warm up with all the players and then training in groups.
The games would be back to back. The Camberley A team playing Newbury A’s. This finishes 2- 1 with tries from Blake and Miles. The second game finished 2-1 with tries from Sebastian and Fraser – Well done.
The Camberley B team played against Newbury, which finished 3-0 to Newbury in the first game and 1- 0 in the second. Well done to all the teams for their hard work and effort.
Thanks again to Newbury for making this a great day of rugby. Hope you all enjoyed the days sunshine
Monday, March 16, 2009
Training - Wednesday 11th March 2009
Great to turn up tonight at Camberley RFC to see two of the main floodlights working. Should be quieter by the clubhouse. Richard, John and Mike ready for the training.
Warm up followed by some tackling. Richard strategically placing cones out for passing. In lines of four - they didn’t quite get it – back to the drawing board then!
A game at the end. Good work from all the players, with the main aim to keep the ball alive and moving. Certainly the way forward, ‘Look for the gap’
See you all Sunday. Last bit of practice before the festivals!
Great to turn up tonight at Camberley RFC to see two of the main floodlights working. Should be quieter by the clubhouse. Richard, John and Mike ready for the training.
Warm up followed by some tackling. Richard strategically placing cones out for passing. In lines of four - they didn’t quite get it – back to the drawing board then!
A game at the end. Good work from all the players, with the main aim to keep the ball alive and moving. Certainly the way forward, ‘Look for the gap’
See you all Sunday. Last bit of practice before the festivals!
Sunday 8th March 2008 – Home training
A dry sunny Sunday morning, with a slight chill in the air. A good number of 26 players turned out today for the training with Tim, Andy, Richard, Adrian and John. Jo took the players for 10 minutes of warm up (or was it a bit longer!).
A few of the parents were also out, ready and willing in their neatly pressed tracksuits to assist the coaches – Thank you to Gordon, Tim V and Mike.
The training got underway, with a game at the end to finish. Looking forward to the festivals at Camberley and Effingham & Leatherhead.
See you all next Sunday - Home against Newbury RFC
A dry sunny Sunday morning, with a slight chill in the air. A good number of 26 players turned out today for the training with Tim, Andy, Richard, Adrian and John. Jo took the players for 10 minutes of warm up (or was it a bit longer!).
A few of the parents were also out, ready and willing in their neatly pressed tracksuits to assist the coaches – Thank you to Gordon, Tim V and Mike.
The training got underway, with a game at the end to finish. Looking forward to the festivals at Camberley and Effingham & Leatherhead.
See you all next Sunday - Home against Newbury RFC
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Training - Wednesday 4th March 2009
The ground was soft from the downpour on Tuesday night. The main flood lighting is still not fixed. We found some space around the clubhouse to train along with all the other squads training tonight. Tim, Richard and John taking the session. A good turnout of 15 players. See you all on Sunday - Training at home.
The ground was soft from the downpour on Tuesday night. The main flood lighting is still not fixed. We found some space around the clubhouse to train along with all the other squads training tonight. Tim, Richard and John taking the session. A good turnout of 15 players. See you all on Sunday - Training at home.
Sunday 1st March 2009 - Home against Petersfield RFC
The weather is certainly much better than previous weeks and the pitches have also had a chance to recover. Pitch 2 today for the fixture against Petersfield RFC.
A good number turning out for both squads, with Tim, Andy, John coaching the players with the help of the Petersfield coaches. The first hour soon went by with the pitches set out for matches.
The ‘A’ started off well with a 1-0 win over their opponents. Blake with a very good run that lead to the try. In the dying seconds of the second half George was over for 2-0, but the ball slipped out of his hands and he went down over the try line. Myles had a run out with this team and certainly got stuck in.
The development team also did very well, all the hard work at the Redingensians Festival must have paid off. Win 5 –1. Well done also.
Each team played a further game and then a round up and thanks by Tim to all the players and coaches for their efforts today.
A good number turning out for both squads, with Tim, Andy, John coaching the players with the help of the Petersfield coaches. The first hour soon went by with the pitches set out for matches.
The ‘A’ started off well with a 1-0 win over their opponents. Blake with a very good run that lead to the try. In the dying seconds of the second half George was over for 2-0, but the ball slipped out of his hands and he went down over the try line. Myles had a run out with this team and certainly got stuck in.
The development team also did very well, all the hard work at the Redingensians Festival must have paid off. Win 5 –1. Well done also.
Each team played a further game and then a round up and thanks by Tim to all the players and coaches for their efforts today.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Training Wednesday 25th February 2009
Floodlights are still out, but the pitches have improved, much drier than recent weeks.
Alan, Richard and John were ready for Wednesday night training. Could this be the start of better things to come?
A good number of 15 players turned out for the hour of training – well done, ready for the weekend where we are at home to Petersfield RFC.
Floodlights are still out, but the pitches have improved, much drier than recent weeks.
Alan, Richard and John were ready for Wednesday night training. Could this be the start of better things to come?
A good number of 15 players turned out for the hour of training – well done, ready for the weekend where we are at home to Petersfield RFC.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Redingensians Festival
Redingensians Festival Sunday 22nd February 2009
Saturday was a bright sunny day. Are we finally passed the winter weather that has hampered rugby training over the past few months. Sunday morning certainly looked fine and promising for a great day of rugby.
Today was the Redingensians Festival for our u10s squad. Congratulations to those players chosen to represent our squad at this festival.
Daniel C, Henry, Jake, James C, James H, Matthew J, Matthew W, Max, Myles, Sebastian, Stuart, Thomas, Tim and Tristan.
Most have played together throughout the season and are developing well as a team.
On arriving at Redingensians RFC the pitches looked dry and firm ‘they weren’t like that two weeks ago’ said one of the Redingensians parents – probably under a foot of water like our pitches!.
This festival was not designated as an A, B or C festival and on arrival the teams who had entered this festival were
Abbey ‘A’ team
Bracknell ‘A’ team
Camberley ‘B’ team
Redingensians ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams.
The format for each game was 6 minutes each way.
Tim and Tim (helping out, the one with the shades!) started to warm up the players with a team talk to all the players ready for the first game against Redingensians ‘A’.
This game started well with Camberley working very hard in the contact zone, Myles put in a cracking tackle to stop a certain try, surprisingly this Redingensians player didn’t run at Myles again during the match. Camberley were trying their hardest with great amount of effort over the pitch, but the pressure of the opposition started to tell as they were always quickly onto us when we were in possession of the ball. The game was soon over, the players have performed very well, it was certainly a hard game out there against Redingensians ‘A’ team.
The next two matches were against Bracknell ‘A’ and Abbey ‘A’ teams. Hard going wasn’t it?
The spirit of the players was great throughout the first three matches and a credit to all the players especially those in the scrum.
The final match was against Redingensians ‘B’ and the players were still raring to go. Tim and Sebastian had both picked up injuries in earlier matches and called it a day – well done for all their effort.
This was certainly a more evenly matched game, with Camberley pressing forward and passing very well, Max was in the thick of it passing and running towards the Redingensians line. Matthew G, Jake, Max, Myles and Tristan were passing the ball well along the line and moving forward. All the pressure and effort paid off with Thomas driving over for a try. Well done.
Camberley had their tails up and were playing well, even thought they must have been tired from the earlier games. Camberley continued to pressure Redingensians in their own half. A quick break from the scrum on the half way line, a good run from Redingensians lead to a try in the far corner – not expected as this was against the run of play. End of the first half 1-1.
Team talk from Tim (which one you may ask?). The second half started well with Camberley applying the pressure again in the Redingensians half. Max with a great run along the touch line towards the try line, with the others giving chase, tackled and out into touch. Camberley looking good, Redingensians in possession in their own half and a good run along the touch line, leading to a try
1 - 2. The game started and again the same Redingensians player along the same touchline with a darting run at first, another try to Redingensians 3-1. This was certainly against the run of play with all Redingensians tries coming from long solo runs starting deep in their own half.
Camberley were still playing well. Again the pressure was on Redingensians to defend. Good drives from James C, Max and Thomas. Stuart was always in the thick of things with good tackles and moving forward. Good runs along the line by Matthew G and Jake, but still no way through. Redingensians were defending well. Will we get the try we deserve? Again another pass to Matthew G as he darted forward and over the try line 2-3. This was more like it a try from all the pressure put on the Redingensians defence. Could we get back to 3 –3. Re-start Camberley tackling well, not letting Redingensians push forward. Camberley now in possession and holding onto the ball, passing well. Into the Redingensians half yet again. Was it all too late, Matthew W with the ball, hard run towards the right corner, shrugging off tackles and over by the corner flag 3 –3 (what could have been with the pace of Tim and Sebastian?). Game over 3-3. This certainly shows the improvements of the team and the hard work they all gave. Very well done and a great performance to end our festival.
Thank very much to the hosts Redingensians RFC and their u10s squad for this very ‘laid back’ and enjoyable festival. Looking forward to the Surrey Development Festival.
Home Training
Thanks to Richard and the coaches who stayed at Camberley to give the other players a run out to blow a few cobwebs away.
Saturday was a bright sunny day. Are we finally passed the winter weather that has hampered rugby training over the past few months. Sunday morning certainly looked fine and promising for a great day of rugby.
Today was the Redingensians Festival for our u10s squad. Congratulations to those players chosen to represent our squad at this festival.
Daniel C, Henry, Jake, James C, James H, Matthew J, Matthew W, Max, Myles, Sebastian, Stuart, Thomas, Tim and Tristan.
Most have played together throughout the season and are developing well as a team.
On arriving at Redingensians RFC the pitches looked dry and firm ‘they weren’t like that two weeks ago’ said one of the Redingensians parents – probably under a foot of water like our pitches!.
This festival was not designated as an A, B or C festival and on arrival the teams who had entered this festival were
Abbey ‘A’ team
Bracknell ‘A’ team
Camberley ‘B’ team
Redingensians ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams.
The format for each game was 6 minutes each way.
Tim and Tim (helping out, the one with the shades!) started to warm up the players with a team talk to all the players ready for the first game against Redingensians ‘A’.
This game started well with Camberley working very hard in the contact zone, Myles put in a cracking tackle to stop a certain try, surprisingly this Redingensians player didn’t run at Myles again during the match. Camberley were trying their hardest with great amount of effort over the pitch, but the pressure of the opposition started to tell as they were always quickly onto us when we were in possession of the ball. The game was soon over, the players have performed very well, it was certainly a hard game out there against Redingensians ‘A’ team.
The next two matches were against Bracknell ‘A’ and Abbey ‘A’ teams. Hard going wasn’t it?
The spirit of the players was great throughout the first three matches and a credit to all the players especially those in the scrum.
The final match was against Redingensians ‘B’ and the players were still raring to go. Tim and Sebastian had both picked up injuries in earlier matches and called it a day – well done for all their effort.
This was certainly a more evenly matched game, with Camberley pressing forward and passing very well, Max was in the thick of it passing and running towards the Redingensians line. Matthew G, Jake, Max, Myles and Tristan were passing the ball well along the line and moving forward. All the pressure and effort paid off with Thomas driving over for a try. Well done.
Camberley had their tails up and were playing well, even thought they must have been tired from the earlier games. Camberley continued to pressure Redingensians in their own half. A quick break from the scrum on the half way line, a good run from Redingensians lead to a try in the far corner – not expected as this was against the run of play. End of the first half 1-1.
Team talk from Tim (which one you may ask?). The second half started well with Camberley applying the pressure again in the Redingensians half. Max with a great run along the touch line towards the try line, with the others giving chase, tackled and out into touch. Camberley looking good, Redingensians in possession in their own half and a good run along the touch line, leading to a try
1 - 2. The game started and again the same Redingensians player along the same touchline with a darting run at first, another try to Redingensians 3-1. This was certainly against the run of play with all Redingensians tries coming from long solo runs starting deep in their own half.
Camberley were still playing well. Again the pressure was on Redingensians to defend. Good drives from James C, Max and Thomas. Stuart was always in the thick of things with good tackles and moving forward. Good runs along the line by Matthew G and Jake, but still no way through. Redingensians were defending well. Will we get the try we deserve? Again another pass to Matthew G as he darted forward and over the try line 2-3. This was more like it a try from all the pressure put on the Redingensians defence. Could we get back to 3 –3. Re-start Camberley tackling well, not letting Redingensians push forward. Camberley now in possession and holding onto the ball, passing well. Into the Redingensians half yet again. Was it all too late, Matthew W with the ball, hard run towards the right corner, shrugging off tackles and over by the corner flag 3 –3 (what could have been with the pace of Tim and Sebastian?). Game over 3-3. This certainly shows the improvements of the team and the hard work they all gave. Very well done and a great performance to end our festival.
Thank very much to the hosts Redingensians RFC and their u10s squad for this very ‘laid back’ and enjoyable festival. Looking forward to the Surrey Development Festival.
Home Training
Thanks to Richard and the coaches who stayed at Camberley to give the other players a run out to blow a few cobwebs away.
Sunday1st February Home to Cobham RFCAnother miserable cold day with Cobham RFC attending Camberley. Hopefully the weather will improve.
Whats all this white stuff? Snow - Fantastic.
Can you believe it - no school aswell - great. What will the parents do?
Wasn't expecting this, certainly caused a few problems across the UK, but it has to be said it brightened the place up. Hopefully you all enjoyed the snow, sledging, snowman and the cold!.
The snow didn't help with rugby training, our fixture against Old Ruts on Sunday 8th Feb was cancelled and the training at Camberley on 15th Feb was also off because of the pitch conditions.
Look forward to the warmer weather - global warming was that!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sunday 25th January 2009 - Home against Haselmere RFC
Rain on Friday, dry Saturday and heavy rain during the night. No cancellation message from the club, the ground must be ok!.
On arriving there were large pools of water and puddles everywhere. The U14s have already cancelled, what a great ideal, to late for us as Haselmere were on their way.
Moving from the training pitch to pitch 1 and finally to pitch 2, there’s must be a dry spot, I think not!.
‘I called the cancellation number six times’ I heard someone say – don’t worry most of us had the same thoughts as well!. It was going to be another wet and cold day for both the Camberley and Haselmere players.
Haselmere turned out with about twenty players, considering the conditions (must have better drainage over there).
Richard had prompted the move to the best possible bit of playing area and marked out ready for the fixture with Haselmere. George was running about through all the deep puddles – “my feet are wet” he said – What a surprise!.
Richard, Adrian, John and Alan were at hand, with the Haselmere coaches kept the players moving during the training. This lead to games after the warm up and passing drills. It all came to an end a little earlier so the players could get off home to warm up. Was that George throwing himself across the floor – mud caked to his shirt and tracksuit trousers. He stood there frozen to the spot “I’m cold” he said. You must be walking home!. Gordon any ideas?.
Sunday 18th January 2009 - Away at Guildford RFC for a triangular with the hosts and Wimbledon RFC
Guildford’s pitches were certainly dry considering the rain over this weekend, but still a chill in the air. This was a triangular with Guildford RFC and Wimbledon RFC. It all got started once you had parked up and found the u10s pitch allocation – well that’s another story in itself – isn’t that right Adrian!.
A quick warm up session with matches between the clubs. Very good turnout overall with 29 players from Camberley. Well the catering did well out of us to, with a good vantage point from the clubhouse overlooking some of the pitches – shame that we were playing somewhere in the far distance.
Both our teams had a very successful day running over numerous tries against the teams they played. Myles S was certainly very pleased with his performance ‘I scored two tries’ he said – Well done to you and all the players.
Tim, Andy, Richard (He’s the one with his arm in a sling, maybe a little less waving at the ref today! ), Adrian, John and Alan, were all pleased with the players performances - keep up the good work – just like being back at school!
John - did someone mention haircut!. Anyway hope it didn’t take to long getting away from Guildford RFC!.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Training Wednesday 14th January 2009
Great to see an improvement in the weather, the ground had finally softened. Wednesday's training was on tonight. A good number turned out of 15 players. Richard, John and Adrian were there starting with a warm up, and leading onto passing and overlap drills.
Richard at the helm, the obligatory running to the tree for any misdemeanour or digression (not listening springs to mind!). ‘Run around the tree keeping it to your RIGHT’. Well that brought a few chuckles from the coaches as the players were in disarray. Again ‘around the rugby posts, keeping the rugby post to your RIGHT’. Must be the lemming effect. Sam was the only one to pass the test.
Well you may ask, Left, Right is there some confusion!. Well lets look back to Sunday, when at the start of training the players warmed up running zig-zags towards Tim, who was facing them. The command of ‘Right’ holding out his right arm and the players moved in that direction (in fact it was to their left), ‘Left’ holding out his left arm (in fact to the players right). I’m sure it will confuse the opposition at some point. Well we do have twenty weeks left to get it right!. Sorry for the pun.
Finishing off with a game, having an ideal number of players, each one getting involved, good work and positioning from Connor, Greg, Matt and Tim leading to tries by Sam, Myles, Charlie and James C. Both teams working hard. Jack nearly got through after a darting run when Daniel S put in a very good tackle, pushing Jack out into touch.
Good running with the ball from Jac, Freddie, Daniel C and William. Nearly time and Sam got hold of the ball, running zig zag along the left wing (or was it right!), they weren’t catching him today, followed closely by Miles waiting for the pass. Finally Sam was tackled and out of play. Game over. Well done. Was that Tristan still trying to get into the yellow tabard!.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Presentation to the Coaches
All the players have got together, cracked open their piggy banks and purchased a small libation for the coaches in gratitude for all their sterling efforts during the first half of this season.
After training this Sunday, the team captains, Fraser and Daniel S presented the coaches with a bottle of champagne each, followed by a chorus of ‘three cheers’ from all the players. Well done.
Tim wishes to pass on his thanks “On behalf of myself and the other coaches, thank you for the gift of champagne which was presented to us by the boys on Sunday. I can assure you that it was very gratefully received and helped to end the first half of the season on a suitable high. We look forward to the second half of the season and thank you in anticipation of your continued interest, hard work and support.”
After training this Sunday, the team captains, Fraser and Daniel S presented the coaches with a bottle of champagne each, followed by a chorus of ‘three cheers’ from all the players. Well done.
Tim wishes to pass on his thanks “On behalf of myself and the other coaches, thank you for the gift of champagne which was presented to us by the boys on Sunday. I can assure you that it was very gratefully received and helped to end the first half of the season on a suitable high. We look forward to the second half of the season and thank you in anticipation of your continued interest, hard work and support.”
Sunday 11th January 2009
We should have been away at Maidenhead to play against Maidenhead RFC and Windsor RFC, but they had cancelled due to the ground still been frozen and not suitable for contact rugby.
If the weather was ok then we would now train at home.
The weather has been extremely cold all week with sub zero temperatures during the nights. Saturday with a bit of snow and the ground still rock hard. Didn’t the Met Office said warmer weather arriving and 8 c max on Sunday.
Sunday morning arrives and it still looks very cold and white on the ground. Surprisingly it wasn’t so chilly when you went outside. Arriving at the club, a few squads had already cancelled their training, the Squirrels Kitchen looking extremely quite. Tim arrived hoping there would be reasonable numbers. We had the pick of the playing areas and duly set up on pitch 2 next to the clubhouse, well you can’t over do it at this time of year!. A good number turned out, 18 players. The kinders were out too, well done (or was it just a bit of madness)
Great to see Thomas back – he had a very warm vacation to OZ – playing cricket in the Sunshine. His mother Lisa confessed to even having a peak at the u10s blog whilst down under. Well that has to be furthest viewing so far. Well Thomas I can certainly see you enjoyed the run out today – maybe not!.
Sam certainly looked to be on another world today – maybe some more star jumps. Tristan’s sore throat came back this morning, must be it’s a Sunday thing!. The coaches of Tim. Alan and John warmed up the players leading onto some ball handling skills.
At one point Tim showed us all his nimble foot work and ended up doing a superb pirouette, landing on his xxx – back. Is the ground thawing out, you may ask!.
The sun was out and it was now a lovely winter’s morning.
Max had a good training session with some very good overlapping moves and the others were shown the way – well done
The training finished early and Tim warmed down the players, nearly time for the presentations.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Training Sunday 4th January 2009 - Home
A great start to the New Years training, 10am and the temperature was -4, another hard frost overnight. They must be calling the training off – most of the parents thought!. Oh no, ball handling skills today. Twenty players turned out, well done, all wrapped up and ready to blow away a few cobwebs, to much turkey and chocolate!. The ground was still white with frost when the warm up began. Tim, Adrian, John and Alan kept them moving throughout the training session. Some ‘star jumps’ were in order – did you enjoy that Sam?. They all did extremely well. Next Week is away and hopefully the ground will soften, ready for some competitive play.
A great start to the New Years training, 10am and the temperature was -4, another hard frost overnight. They must be calling the training off – most of the parents thought!. Oh no, ball handling skills today. Twenty players turned out, well done, all wrapped up and ready to blow away a few cobwebs, to much turkey and chocolate!. The ground was still white with frost when the warm up began. Tim, Adrian, John and Alan kept them moving throughout the training session. Some ‘star jumps’ were in order – did you enjoy that Sam?. They all did extremely well. Next Week is away and hopefully the ground will soften, ready for some competitive play.
Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to you all.
We have a very busy schedule of rugby ahead in the second half of this season, with fixtures again Maidenhead, Windsor, Guildford, Wimbledon, Haselmere, Cobham, Old Ruts, Petersfield and Newbury. Leading onto the festivals later in the year.
To all the players in the U10s squad – enjoy and have a very good and successful time.
We have a very busy schedule of rugby ahead in the second half of this season, with fixtures again Maidenhead, Windsor, Guildford, Wimbledon, Haselmere, Cobham, Old Ruts, Petersfield and Newbury. Leading onto the festivals later in the year.
To all the players in the U10s squad – enjoy and have a very good and successful time.
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