Colts humbled in first outing

Millwall RFC's newest team, the 'Colts' (u19) suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Barking on Sunday, in a disappointing 43-0 away loss.

Despite an impressive defensive effort from the visiting team, the stronger Barking side ran in 7 unanswered tries as the Colts dusted off the cobwebs for the new season.

With an inexperienced side, the Colts were under pressure early as Barking looked to not only dominate possession, but also field position.

"It seemed like every time we got the ball, we had to kick it away because of where we were on the pitch" said Colts captain Jake Vinnicombe.

Without much of the ball, the talented Colts backline had little room to impress. Some ill disciple also cost the Colts when they had two players sent off on either side of the half time break, making their challenge even more daunting, down to just 13 men at one stage of the match.

There were, however a number of positive signs for coach Scott Vinnicombe to take from the match, such as the size and flexibility of his squad:

"we've got a number of guys who can play multiple positions and that showed through today when we had a fee injuries and players in the bin."

While many would be upset at the lop-sided scoreline, the Colts team management refused to be anything but positive:

"it's the first game of the season for us, with a new squad and limited preparation" said manager Kevin Doherty, "whereas it's probably their third or fourth match already plus that team has been together for a number of years. I didn't expect us to click straight away and for everything to go smoothly" he continued "we've got them again at our place on the very last weekend of the season, so it's a great measuring stick to see how much we can improve upon as we play more fixtures"

The Colts next match is at home to Southend on Millwall Park at the end of the month.

Anyone aged 16-19 wishing to play for Millwall Colts should contact Kev on 07896 745965 or email kev@millwallrugby.com training is on Wednesday evenings from 730pm at Mudchute Farm.

Youth Rugby Begins!

Dear Players & Parents,

The new rugby season is upon us, and the Millwall Lions youth section
are looking forward to getting onto the pictch, starting this Sunday!

MEMBERSHIP & TRAINING

Thanks to all those players and parents who turned up to our first
ever registration day on Sunday. I'm sure you'll agree it was a great
success. Without a ball being kicked or a tackle being made, we
already have over 50 members signed up for the new season.

If you weren't able to attend on registration day, all paid up members
received a special "goodie" bag, full of posters, stickers and other
cool "members only" stuff.

We still have *some* bags left....so, if you want to get your hands on
one, be sure to attend training this wednesday and come armed with
your �10 annual membership fee (�15 for Colts).

For information about training, visit here:

http://www.millwalllions.com/whenwhere.html

FIXTURES

Our brand new Colts (u19s) have their first match of the season this
Sunday, up the road at Barking RFC. I'm sure there will be no love
lost between these two teams. If you're in the area drop on down to
Barking RFC and show your support:

Barking RUFC

Gale Street

Goresbrook

Dagenham

Essex

RM9 4TX

Tel: 0208 595 7324

What do you think the scoreline will be, between our Colts and
Barking? Vote here:

http://apps.facebook.com/opinionpolls/index.php?pid=1283810372

For details of all of our fixtures, visit here:

http://www.millwalllions.com/fixtures.html

COMMUNICATION

As always, the best way to stay in touch with MRFC is via our Facebook
page here:

http://www.facebook.com/millwalllions

We also communicate regularly via email, so if you have received this
email indirectly, contact youth@millwallrugby.com
<mailto:youth@millwallrugby.com>
to subscribe to our email updates.

TOUCH RUGBY COACHES WANTED

Are you interested in getting into coaching but don't know where to
start?

We are looking for coaches for our Mini's section (ages 7-9) to help
them grasp the basics of touch rugby before they graduate onto to
contact rugby.

If you are interested and are available on Wednesdays from 6pm and
Sunday mornings from 10am, please email youth@millwallrugby.com
<mailto:youth@millwallrugby.com>

The club will send you on a touch rugby coaching course and the IRB
'Rugby Ready' qualification to help get your started.

ASSISTANT COACHES WANTED

The Head Coaches of our three youth teams, U12s, U15s and Colts are
currently seeking assistant coaches to help them shape their teams for
the new season.

If you are interested and are available on Wednesdays from 6pm and
Sunday mornings from 10am, please email youth@millwallrugby.com
<mailto:youth@millwallrugby.com>

After you've completed a few sessions with the team, the club will
send you on a RFU Level 1 coaching course to help you become a
qualified coach.

CANTEEN DUTY

Now that youth training and matches will be happening every Sunday
morning, I'm looking for parents and volunteers to help run the
'Canteen' (the kitchen in the clubhouse) to serve coffee/tea, as well
as potentially other snacks and food.

The coaches and team managers at Millwall Lions, parents themselves
already put in loads of hours for the club so I don't expect them to
do this.

If you have some time to spare on a Sunday morning and are keen to
help the club offer this new service and bring in some much needed
income, please email youth@millwallrugby.com
<mailto:youth@millwallrugby.com>

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Let's go to work!

Matt Shorrock

Youth Chair

Millwall Rugby Club

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Training and Rugby Fridays cancelled this week

Dear Players & Parents,

Due to no coaches being available, tonight's training session and the
Rugby Friday's session on Friday has been cancelled.

Sorry for any inconvenience but we are short staffed due to holidays.

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

thanks

Matt Shorrock

Youth Chair

Millwall Rugby Club

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Rugby Fridays: Film Crew THIS Friday!

Dear Players & Parents,

Rugby Fridays, the key part of our youth summer programme is underway
and as part of their continued support to MRFC, Canary Wharf Group
will be bringing a film crew down to Millwall Park THIS Friday to film
the activities.

If you haven't attended a Rugby Friday session yet, then THIS is the
one to come along to!

The sessions are free to all!

What: Millwall RFC's "Rugby Fridays"

When: Friday 20th August 2010 @ 11am

Where: Millwall Park, E14 3DN

Sign up online or see you at Millwall Park!

http://tiny.cc/rugbyfridays

Let's go to work!

Matt Shorrock

Youth Chair

Millwall Rugby Club

http://www.millwalllions.com/

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Youth section support, communication and fees

Youth Support and Communication

The Youth section is run on a volunteer basis. All parents and guardians are expected to support the club by actively participating in the functioning of the club helping with organising an age group, coaching if qualified, organising social events and other activities as requested. Club communication is principally by email, via the club website www.millwalllions.com, via our Facebook 'fan' page or by telephone. Parents must notify the team manager of any changes to their email and home address.

Membership Fees

Parents or guardians must promptly pay for registration fees. There is a registration day on Sunday September 5th 2010 where all registration fees must be paid. In cases of difficulty in paying the fees, please consult the Treasurer or Youth Chair.

Welcome to new youth players

Message from Youth Chair, Matt Shorrock

No sooner has the door closed on one season, then another opens straight away. Work is well under way for the 2010/11 season, with new players and coaches joining us and other players and coaches leaving us, exciting times are ahead.

New players (from 7 to 19) will always receive a warm welcome from the Youth Section at Millwall Lions Rugby. Just come along for a couple of free sessions to see if you enjoy training & playing. Wear any basic kit of shorts, socks and shirt (enough layers to keep warm and dry); you will also need a drink (water or squash). You can wear football boots to start off or trainers if it's dry! Once you get into the sport then you can buy the correct kit from the club house or online shop. We also welcome the support from the players' families, which is an integral part in the development of any good Youth Section.

The main objectives for our junior club include ensuring the players learn and develop new skills both on and off the field of play, build self-confidence, establish strong robust team principles and most importantly enjoy training and playing the game. The club operates within the RFU/Sport England Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union. This covers the safety of all young people under the age of 18. All coaches, managers, volunteers and administrators within the Youth Section are CRB cleared.

The success of the youth section is built on the hard work and dedication of our players, volunteer coaches and managers. As always, we constantly need volunteers to help run teams and maintain the club plus sponsors to help fund the teams. If you can help please speak to a coach or committee member.

The youth sides at Millwall Lions train every Wednesday evening and train/play on Sunday mornings from September to April and enjoy a full and comprehensive fixture list.

For more information on joining our friendly but ambitious club please contact Matt Shorrock on youthchair@millwallrugby.com

Youth Registration Day - Sunday 5th September 2010

For the first time, Millwall Lions will be holding a 'registration
day' for players and parents at the start of the season.

This will be held on Sunday 5th of September at Millwall Rugby Club,
from 12pm.

At registration day, you will have the opportunity to pay your
membership for the new season, meet your coach and team manager, as
well as your new team mates.

We will also be selling playing kit such as socks, shorts and gum
shields as well as other Millwall RFC merchandise for sale and some
second hand rugby boots.

A BBQ lunch will be provided and of course drinks from our famous
clubhouse bar.

Mark the date in your calendars and be sure not to miss
it.

MEMBERSHIP PRICES 2010-11 SEASON

The membership prices for the new season are as follows:

• Juniors (ages 7-15): £10.00
• Colts (ages 16+) £15.00

If you'd like to buy a MRFC Tracksuit with your membership the total cost is £30.00*

*please note, tracksuits cannot be purchased without membership