Merry Christmas from Millwall Lions

A Christmas Message from our Youth Chair, Matt Shorrock:

Let me firstly take this opportunity to thank all parents and players for their efforts and involvement in the Millwall Lions Youth Section so far this season and throughout 2010.

It's been a year of mixed emotions, highlights and some low lights - but the thing that's really stood out for me is the passion that you all have, not only for your children's enjoyment in the game, but for the club as well.

I want to personally thank all the parents for their ongoing support, particular during this difficult time. Millwall Lions really wouldn't be where it is today if not for the hard working volunteers - many of them parents themselves - putting in so much time and effort. So, as it's Christmas, please join me in saying a BIG BIG THANK YOU to the following youth section volunteers:

Sarah Edmead, Gary Mclaughlin, Scott Vinnicombe, Maureen Lajolie, Chris Attwood, Kerry Attwood, Kev Doherty, Dawn Doherty, Kathy Garwood, Melanie Riley, Kay Foley, Vicky Shorrock, Shaun Score, Mal McLean, Steve Hill, Nicky Anderson...and all of the parents who have helped out in some way so far this year! We really appreciate your continued support.

I'd also like to say a personal thank you to the Club Management Committee members for their help and support during the year. It's been difficult for all of us, and we don't always see eye-to-eye, but we are a great club and contributing to a great cause. So stick with it, and the rewards will come! 

Before I sign off let me also say a big thank you to all the players of the youth section. You are the reason we are all here, doing what we do. We truly believe we have the best kids in all of Essex and London; and you guys prove it to us every week! Keep up the effort and see you all in January!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

See you in 2011!!!

Matt Shorrock
Youth Chair
Millwall Rugby Club

Sunday Training Cancelled

Tower Hamlets council have declared the pitches unplayable due to the weather,
therefore Sunday's training session is cancelled.


Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Training resumes on Wednesday 5th January 2011 on Mudchute farm.


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Lions Weekly Round Up

Dear Players & Parents,

Here is your Millwall Lions weekly update!

In this newsletter:
Christmas Message from the Youth Chair
Rugby's Core Values
Guest Blogging
RFU Youth Survey
Saracens Ticket Delivery
Training Dates Reminder
Upcoming Fixtures

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Let me firstly take this opportunity to thank all parents and players for
their efforts and involvement in the Millwall Lions Youth Section so far
this season and throughout 2010.

It's been a year of mixed emotions, highlights and some low lights - but
the thing that's really stood out for me is the passion that you all have,
not only for your children's enjoyment in the game, but for the club as
well.

I want to personally thank all the parents for their ongoing support,
particular during this difficult time.

Millwall Lions really wouldn't be where it is today if not for the hard
working volunteers - many of them parents themselves - putting in so much
time and effort.

So, as it's Christmas, please join me in saying a BIG BIG THANK YOU to the
following youth section volunteers:

Sarah Edmead, Gary Mclaughlin, Scott Vinnicombe, Maureen Lajolie, Chris
Attwood, Kerry Attwood, Kev Doherty, Dawn Doherty, Kathy Garwood, Melanie
Riley, Kay Foley, Vicky Shorrock, Shaun Score, Mal McLean, Steve Hill,
Nicky Anderson�.and all of the parents who have helped out in some way so
far this year! We really appreciate your continued support.

I'd also like to say a personal thank you to the Club Management Committee
members for their help and support during the year. It's been difficult for
all of us, and we don't always see eye-to-eye, but we are a great club and
contributing to a great cause�.so stick with it, and the rewards will come!

Before I sign off let me also say a big thank you to all the players of the
youth section. You are the reason we are all here, doing what we do.

We truly believe we have the best kids in all of Essex and London�.and you
guys prove it to us every week!

Keep up the effort and see you all in January!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

See you in 2011!!!

Matt Shorrock
Youth Chair
Millwall Rugby Club

RUGBY'S CORE VALUES

The RFU has launched 5 core values in which our game should be played and
up held. Familiarise your self with them here:

http://newsletter.millwallrugby.com/lt.php?id=YUkBAgZeARhcUBoNBwE%3D

GUEST BLOGGING

Over the coming months, we'll be having a series of 'guest bloggers'
contribute stories to our news feed about how Rugby, and it's core values
have changed their lives.

Read the first contribution, from former 1st XV league and cup winning
captain Brent 'Gump' McMillan here:

http://newsletter.millwallrugby.com/lt.php?id=YUkBAgZeABhcUBoNBwE%3D

If you or someone you know have experience positive change as a result of
playing rugby, and you'd like to contribute to our blog, get in touch!

RFU YOUTH RUGBY SURVEY - LAST CHANCE!

The RFU National Youth Council (NYC) wants to hear what you have to say
about youth rugby. The following survey has been put together by young
players and volunteers, and get your voice heard by the 'Big Guns' of the
RFU. It's vitally important we get your opinion so the game can develop the
way you want it to. Your answers will also let the NYC know what to work on
over the next few years. Please spare just a few moments to complete the
survey, the closing date is December 25. Your game, your voice, Get it
heard now by completing the RFU Youth Survey here:

http://newsletter.millwallrugby.com/lt.php?id=YUkBAgZeAxhcUBoNBwE%3D

SARACENS TICKET DELIVERY

We expect to receive the tickets to Boxing Day's Saracens match at Wembley
by special delivery on Monday 20th December 2010. We will be in touch with
people who have paid for their tickets as soon as they are received. If you
haven't paid yet - please do so ASAP either to Leigh or Matt.

TRAINING DATES REMINDER
The last training session for 2010 will be Sunday 19th December. There will
be no training over Xmas. The first training session in 2011 will be
Wednesday 5th January.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Sunday 9th January - Colts home (TBC) to Harlow RFC / U15s home to
Shoreditch RFC

That's all for 2010, True Believers!

Let's go to Work!

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Rugby's Core Values Explained

The RFU has defined a set of core values that our game should be played and up-held. Millwall Lions fully support and run our section based on these values. We've taken the time to explain there here so you can be familiar with them too.


Rugby's Core Values

Teamwork

Teamwork is essential to our sport. We welcome all new team members and include all because working as a team enriches our lives. We play selflessly: working for the team, not for ourselves alone, both on and off the field.

We take pride in our team, rely on one another and understand that each player has a part to play. We speak out if our team or sport is threatened by inappropriate words or actions.

Respect

Mutual respect forms the basis of our sport. We hold in high esteem our sport, its values and traditions and earn the respect of others in the way we behave.

We respect our match officials and accept our decisions. We respect opposition players and supporters. We value our coaches and those who run our clubs and treat clubhouses with consideration.

Enjoyment

Enjoyment is the reason we play and support rugby union. We encourage players to enjoy training and playing. We use our sport to adopt a healthy lifestyle and build life skills. We safeguard our young players and help them have fun. We enjoy being part of a team and part of the rugby family.

Discipline

Strong discipline underpins our sport. We ensure that our sport is one of controlled physical endeavour and that we are honest and fair. We obey the laws of the game which ensure an inclusive and exciting global game. We support our disciplinary system, which protects our sport and upholds its values. We observe the sport's laws and regulations and report serious breaches.

Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship is the foundation upon which rugby union is built. We uphold the rugby tradition of camaraderie with team mates and opposition. We observe fair play both on and off the pitch and are generous in victory and dignified in defeat. We play to win but not at all costs and recognise both endeavour and achievement. We ensure that the wellbeing and development of individual players is central to all rugby activity.

Rugby's Core Values - Guest Blog: Brent McMillan

Following the publication by the RFU of Rugby's Core Values, Millwall Lions will be running a series of guest "blogs" from players telling us the effect and impact rugby has had on their lives.

We start with former Millwall 1st XV Captain Brent McMillan:


Rugby is a fun, sociable way to stay healthy, both physically and emotionally - it's a great way to vent frustrations.

We beat the hell out of each other for 80 minutes and then party together - the rivalry exists only on the pitch.

Before we play and after we play we're all mates. The rivalry is never personal; it's only about those 80 minutes of playing time. And the rest of the time, we're just a bunch of weirdos that like to get beat up on Saturdays.

When I was a kid, I had a really hard, amazing strict coach who taught us about the values of Rugby and its etiquette. I was instantly in love with the sport and my whole attitude towards life, family, friends, my team mates and opposition on the field.

It changed me. It gave me a drive to become a better player, a drive for success in rugby and also in my personal life.

I've been at Millwall Rugby Club for a long time and I've had the privilage to captain the 1st XV to winning the league and cup competitions - both in the same season!

Through playing the game I love, I earned the respect of not only my team mates, but of other club members and the opposition.....and that is extremely satisfying.

I wish I could say something classy and inspirational, but that just wouldn't be my style. Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory...lasts forever.

Brent McMillan

U15s demolish Witham

Millwall's improving Under 15s team earned another victory this weekend with a 36-5 thrashing of a combined Whitam/Maldon squad.

Liam O'keith, playing his first game for the club scored 2 tries and kicked one conversion in a man of the match performance.

Ever reliable full back Jacob Lajolie also scored two tries, while Daniel Robertson and Joel Murdock scored a try each. Fly half Alfie Duffy kicked the additional conversion in the drubbing.

The Millwall domination started early in the match when Murdock crashed over in the first phase of play. From there, the flood gates opened up almost immediately as the visitors raced to a 22-0 lead.

The home side came out firing in the second half, scoring a try to make it 22-5, but the score proved to be only a temporary lapse in the Millwall defence.

The final result, which ended up with additional points being put on the board to make it
36-5, made head coach Gary McLaughlin extremely proud:

"We've been working extremely hard in training over the last few weeks and it's really starting to show on the pitch"

"Some new players have joined the squad and their fresh input and enthusiasm has rubbed off on the other players as well" said the coach

"we'll have a break now for Christmas but I hope the boys don't have too much turkey as there are 3 matches waiting for us in January and all are very winable!"

Any child aged 7-17 interested in trying rugby should visit www.millwalllions.com or call Matt on 07884012678





- Fullback Jacob Lajolie

Lions Weekly Round Up

Dear Players & Parents,

Here is your Millwall Lions weekly update!

In this newsletter:

School of Hard Knocks Final

RFU Youth Rugby Survey

Cold Weather Attendance

Upcoming Fixtures

Training Dates

SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS FINAL

The final of the School of Hard Knocks Primary and Secondary schools
programme was held at Twickenham on the 9th of December, just prior to
the Varsity Match between Oxford and Cambridge, sponsored by Nomura.

The Primary final was won by Old Palace Primary, who defeated Olga
School 6 tries to 4, while Bishop Challoner Boys - who fielded
Millwall Lion U15 Miguel Miranda and former player Chris Papa -
defeated Stepney Green Secondary 1 try to Nil.

MRFC was represented by Youth Chair Matt Shorrock; U12s Coach Chris
Attwood and Colts Coach/LBTH RDO Scott Vinnicome along with Academy
Coordinator Steve Hill. They were accompanied by staff from the East
London Business Alliance (ELBA) and Nomura.

The day also included the children (and us!) meeting former England
scrum half Andy Gomersall, who made a rousing speach encouraging
Millwall Lions to continue driving for the expansion of rugby services
for children in Tower Hamlets.

Matt Shorrock, as he does, spent most of the day campaigning to 'the
corporates' about needing more support and impressing upon them the
importance of sustainability and legacy from their investment in the
game of rugby. Meanwhile Scott and Chris spent time trotting on the
Twickenham pitch during the finals as referee and linesman
respectively.

A great day was had by all - there was even a streaker! - and several
school players have been recruited to MRFC in the process. We look
forward to being involved in the acadamy again next year!

RFU YOUTH RUGBY SURVEY

The RFU National Youth Council (NYC) wants to hear what you have to
say about youth rugby. The following survey has been put together by
young players and volunteers, and get your voice heard by the 'Big
Guns' of the RFU. It's vitally important we get your opinion so
the game can develop the way you want it to. Your answers will also
let the NYC know what to work on over the next few years.

Please spare just a few moments to complete the survey, the closing
date is December 25. Your game, your voice, Get it heard now by
completing the RFU Youth Survey here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/rfuyouthsurvey

COLD WEATHER ATTENDANCE

We know its cold this time of year, and sometimes staying at home to
play Call of Duty or watching X-Factor may sound more appealing than
getting muddy out in the freezing cold down at Mudchute.

But PLEASE remember that while you are tucked up warm, the hard
working coaches and volunteers still need to show up to training
regardless. Even if nobody shows up, they are STILL there, just in
case.

We do expect the same level of commitment from all of our players,
regardless.

Attendances dropped significantly in during the month of November and
early in December - even taking into account the cancelled session due
to snow.

So parents, PLEASE do your upmost to encourage your youngsters to get
off that sofa and down to training!

The results will show on the pitch, and in their own individual
performances, in no time!

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Sunday 12th December - U12s home to Dagenham RFC / U15s away to Witham
RFC.

Sunday 9th January - Colts home to Harlow RFC / U15s home to
Shoreditch RFC

TRAINING DATES

The last training session for 2010 will be Sunday 19th December.

There will be no training over Xmas.

The first training session in 2011 will be Wednesday 5th January.

Let' go to work!

Matt Shorrock

Youth Chair

Millwall Rugby Club

07884012678

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Fixtures Sunday 12th Dec

Youth Fixtures have been confirmed for this Sunday 12th December 2010:

Millwall Lions U12s will take on Dagenham at 11am on Millwall Park. Coach Chris Attwood is missing a few key players and is expecting some other players to step up in their absence.

Millwall Lions U15s will travel to Witham to take on a combined Witham-Maldon team of similar size and skill. The team is hoping to be boosted by some prized new recruits from the School of Hard Knocks and Coach Gary Mclaughlin is excited about the growth and improvement of his squad. Kick off is at 11am at Witham RFC and the team will be travelling by mini-bus, although some parent's cars may also be required.

Do you want access to our Clubhouse and Bar?

Dear Players & Parents

In order to access our clubhouse and bar, you'll need to have a
membership card. To gain access to the building and to buy drinks at
the bar, you may be asked to show your card.

If you can't prove you're a paid up member then you'll need to be
signed in by another member each time you visit.

* If you don't have a membership card yet, please:

1. Complete this form:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en_GB&formkey=dHNpOHdzSDM2YlM1ZHZhRlhiZTFyVkE6MQ#gid=0

2. Send a head and shoulders photo that clearly shows your face to
membership@millwallrugby.com

3. Your card will be ready for you to collect at the bar within 14
days.

* If you currently have a membership card and have paid your
membership for this season, you'll need to ask for it to be activated
on the clubhouse door. This way you can demonstrate you're all paid
up. To do this, please send an email to membership@millwallrugby.com
quoting:

1. Your name

2. How you paid for your membership this season

3. The number printed on the back of your exisiting proximity/access
card

4. Access will be added to your card within 14 days.

Regards

Membership Team

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Last chance for Saracens Tickets

Today is your last chance to get tickets to Saracens vs Wasps at Wembley on 26th December


Tickets will be on sale at the Lions Xmas Party TODAY (Sunday 5th December 2010) in the clubhouse from 2pm.


Ticket Categories & Prices

Silver (behind posts)
Adult Tickets £15.00
Junior Tickets £7.50

Red & Black (corners)
Adult Tickets £10.00
Junior Tickets £5.00

Sunday's Xmas Party - now at 2pm!

The Millwall lions Xmas party is still on this Sunday, what ever the weather.

It now starts at 2pm (instead of 3pm) so hope to see you there!

Weather Update

Due to the snow, training on Sunday the 5th of December, along with the Under 12s away match to Romford & Gidea Park is cancelled.

The Millwall Lions Xmas Party is still ON, starting at 3pm.

We will let you know early next week about any further training cancellations.

If you have any problems, please speak to your team manager.