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100 Club

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If you want to join please complete the 100 Club Standing Order Form and/or ring any of the events committee for more details.

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Car Parking

We anticipate a serious problem with car parking at home matches for minis and juniors.

The management committee would therefore ask all parents and coaches to assist by adopting a 'dropping-off' policy wherever practicably possible. This will maximise car parking capacity for the visiting teams.

If it is absolutely necessary to park, please use the Bowling Club car park or the Parish Recreation ground.

We need your help and co-operation.

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Constitution and Rules

Click Constitution and Rules to get your copy of the document which underpins everything carried out at Tarleton Rugby Union Football Club.

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Equal Opportunities

Tarleton Rugby Union Football Club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its management and development. In doing so, it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of Sports Equity:

Sports Equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.

TRUFC respects the rights, dignity, potential and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social economic class.

The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from the threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.

All club members, volunteers and parents have a responsibility and right to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity. The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to club discriminatory procedures.

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Equipment

Studs

I am lead to believe that the main stud that presents a problem is the 'metal' blade. Due to the shape and the fact that kids walk on them off the field of play, they have a tendancy to sharpen which obviously causes a problem when playing our game of rugby. Metal blades should therefore be banned. Plastic and rubber blades are fine.

Normal plastic studs also present a problem. When a child walks on the tarmac with his or her boots, the plastic tends to flatten and create a sharp edge around the base of the stud. They can, however, be worn so long as they are checked reguarly and filed down when needed. The most appropriate studs therefore are the 'Aluminium' variety which can be bought in any sports shop. Aluminium apparently only wears down, it does not shear. The best studs to purchase are those approved by the IRB. If you ask the sports shop they should be aware of this 'label'. IRB stands for 'International Rugby Board'.

In short, only metal blades should not be worn and care should be taken with all other varieties ie. file down when worn.

Head Guards

These need to be 'IRB' approved. The continuum clearly states that no other head guard should be worn. Referees are within their rights to ask a child to remove a non IRB approved head guard.

Padded Vest

Again only 'IRB' approved vests may be worn. There has been particular problems with vests that have a stirnum pad. Apparently if hit in this area, it can cause the stirnum to collapse. Again, a referee is perfectly within his rights to ask a child to remove a non IRB approved vest.

In summary do not buy anything that is not IRB approved. The RFU are very keen in this area and take the view that the child is safer without the protection than with a non approved item. I wouldn't wish the parents to waste their money.

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Fair Play Codes of Conduct

The Good Players' Code

Young players should recognise that many people in Rugby Union are working to provide a safe and enjoyable game in which they can develop both as a player and as an individual.

In rugby union young players are encouraged to:

• Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match officials and administrators in providing them with the opportunity to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment.

• Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to adults and teammates.

• Recognise that every young player has a right to expect their involvement in rugby to be safe and free from all types of abuse.

• Understand that if an individual or group of young players feel that they are not being treated in a manner that is acceptable, then they have a right to tell an adult either at the rugby club or outside of the game.

In rugby union, as a young player, you should:

• Play because you want to do so, not to please coaches or parents.

• Remember skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.

• Be attentive at all training/coaching sessions.

• Work equally hard for yourself and your team and both will benefit.

• Recognise good play by ALL players on your team and by your opponents.

• Be a sportsman - win or lose.

• Play to the laws of the game and accept, without question, all the referee's decisions.

• Control your emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team-mates, opponents, or match officials IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

• Treat all players, as you would wish to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of any player.

The good Parents' Code

In Rugby Union, coaches and administrators both fully acknowledge that parents are an integral part of the partnership, which ensures that young players enjoy their involvement in the sport and experience an environment in which they can flourish.

In rugby union parents are encouraged to:

• Be familiar with the coaching and training programme in order that they can ensure that their child is fully involved and the coaches are aware of their availability

• Be familiar with the teaching and coaching methods used by observing the sessions in which your child participates.

• Be aware that the club has a duty of care and therefore, where appropriate, assist coaches with the supervision of the young players, particularly where numbers are large and there is a need to transport youngsters to away games.

• Be involved with club activities and share your expertise.

• Share concerns, if you have them, with club officials.

• Be familiar with the "Good Coach's Code". In particular:

  • Coaches should recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching young players

  • Coaches should keep winning and losing in perspective, encouraging young playersto behave with dignity in all circumstances.

  IT IS IMPORTANT THAT PARENTS SUPPORT COACHES IN INSTILLING THESE VIRTUES

In rugby union parents should:

• Remember that young people play rugby for their own enjoyment not that of their parents.

• Encourage young people to play - do not force them.

• Focus on the young players' efforts rather than winning or losing.

• Be realistic about the young players' ability; do not push them towards a level that they are not capable of achieving.

• Provide positive feedback both in training and during games. REMEMBER THAT PERSISTENT, NEGATIVE MESSAGES WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PLAYERS' AND REFEREE'S PERFORMANCE AND ATTITUDE.

• Always support the rugby club in their efforts to eradicate loud, course and abusive behaviour from the game.

• Remember young people learn much from example.

• Always show appreciation of good play by ALL young players both from your own club and the opposition.

• Respect decisions made by the match officials and encourage the young players to do like wise.

The good Spectators' Code

In rugby union spectators should:

• Remember children play sport for their enjoyment not yours

• Acknowledge good individual and team performance from ALL youngsters irrespective of which team they play for.

• Respect match official's decisions. REMEMBER, they are volunteers providing an opportunity for youngsters to play rugby,

• NEVER VERBALLY ABUSE YOUNG PLAYERS, MATCH OFFICIALS, FELLOW SPECTATORS OR COACHES. Such behaviour can create a negative environment for young players and their behaviour will often reflect this.

• Acknowledge effort and good performance rather the "win at all costs" ethic.

• Verbally encourage all youngsters in a positive way. If you do want to shout make sure it is "for", not "at" the players.

• Condemn bad language, rude behaviour and violence.

• Encourage all youngsters irrespective of their ability - never ridicule any individual player, regardless of the team they play for.

• Remember - "Its only a game"

The good Coaches' Code (extracted from the Continuum)

In rugby union, coaches of young players should:

• Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching young players.

• Understand that most learning is achieved through doing.

• Appreciate the needs of the players before the needs of the sport.

• Be a positive role model - think what this implies.

• Keep winning and losing in perspective - encourage young players to behave with dignity in all circumstances.

• Respect all referees and the decisions they make (remember it could be you refereeing next week) and ensure that the players recognise that they must do the same.

• Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner, to all young players, both during coaching sessions and games.

In rugby union, coaches of young players must:

• Provide experiences, which are matched to the young players' ages and abilities, as well as their physical and mental development.

• Ensure all youngsters are coached in a safe environment, with adequate first aid readily to hand.

• Avoid the overplaying of the best players, by using a squad system, which gives everybody a satisfactory amount of playing time.

• Never allow a player to train or play when injured.

• Ensure good supervision of young players, both on and off the field.

• Recognise that young players should never be exposed to extremes of heat, cold, or unacceptable risk of injury.

• Develop an awareness of nutrition as part of an overall education in lifestyle management.

• Recognise that it is illegal for young players under 18 to drink alcohol.

• Ensure that their knowledge and coaching strategies are up to date and in line with RFU philosophy.

• Be aware of, and abide by, the RFU recommended procedures for taking young people on residential tours at home and abroad.

• Be aware of, and abide by, the policies and procedures outlined in the RFU Policies and Procedures for the welfare of young people in Rugby Union

The good Match Officials' Code (extracted from the Continuum)

Match officials should:

• Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when officiating young players.

• Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner during games.

• Emphasise the spirit of the game.

• Appreciate the needs of the young players before the needs of the sport.

• Understand the physical, social and psychological development of young players.

• Be a positive role model. You set an example, and as such, comments you receive should be positive and supportive.

• Look to self-improvement e.g. participation in Mini/Midi or National 15-a-side courses.

Match officials must:

• Recognise that the safety of young players is paramount.

• Explain decisions - all young players are still learning.

• Always penalise foul play.

• Play advantage whenever possible in order to let the game flow.

• Show empathy for the age and ability of young players.

• Be consistent and objective.

• Ensure that verbal abuse from players, coaches or spectators is not tolerated and is dealt with by club officials immediately.

• Be aware of, and abide by, the RFU Child Protection Guidance policies and procedures.

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Founder Members Gift Aid Scheme

• Would you like to help your rugby club in a lasting and meaningful way? Why not become a Founder Member? It is open to all individuals and families at the club.

• There are about 50 Founder Members and they are among the most important members since they give valuable all year round support to the club charity in the form of monthly standing order payments (either £5 or £10 per month) under a giftaid scheme which means the club can reclaim the tax on their donations. It is painless and, for the equivalent price of a round of drinks at a pub each month, you can make a permanent difference.

• Founder Members enjoy a discount on annual subscriptions. Moreover, it is the plan to commemorate the individuals and the families who have supported the charity as founder members in the form of a plaque in the entrance of the new clubhouse in due course.

• Contact Founder Members Coordinator for more information. The forms required to become a founder member can be downloaded by clicking on the links below:
  

  Founder Member Standing Order Form
  Gift Aid Declaration Form

• Don't think that you need to have been at the club since "day one" in order to become a founder member. New members are coming on board regularly. In May 2003, for example, we had 4 new "joiners". Tarleton RUFC wants new people to join.

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Humour

Some definitions and thoughts:

• Dijon Vu - The feeling you've tasted this mustard before

• Impale - Beer drunk by the little people

• Supplying - Drinking in bed

• In 2001 eight people cracked their skulls vomiting into the loo (not a joke!)

• Why are boxing rings square

• Barracks - Where pub crawlers hang their coats

• Beer - Helping ugly people have sex since 1868

• Tease your plants - Water them with ice cubes

• Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery

• I used to be snow white but I drifted - Mae West

• Support - To drink fortified

• Why isn't eleven pronounced onety one

• If we do not succeed we run the risk of failure - Dan Quayle

• Aging is bad but consider the alternative

• If love is blind why is lingerie so popular

• Why do we sink slowly into quicksand

• Psychocermaics - The study of crackpots

• Real Darleks don't climb stairs they level the building

• If a vegetarian eats vegetables what does a humanitarien eat?

• There's no future in growing old

• If poles are from Poland are holes from Holland?

• It has been revealed that beer contains small traces of female hormones. To prove the theory scientists fed 100 men 12 pints of beer and observed that 100% of them started talking nonsense and were unable to drive.

• Beer gets you through times of no money better than times of no money gets you through no times of no beer – Anon.

• You’re not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on – Dean Martin.

• Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy – Benjamin Franklin.

• Always remember that I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me – Winston Churchill.

• Trying is the first step towards failure – Homer Simpson.

• The doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four … unless there were three other people there - Orson Wells.

• Woman Hitler is an anagram of Mother in Law.

• Did you know 5 out of 4 people are schizophrenic?

• If four out of five people suffer from diarrhoea does that mean one in five enjoy it?

• Did you hear about the man who got drunk? It was his fault for sitting in a tea cup.

• Two cannibals are eating a clown. The first cannibal turns to the other and says does this taste funny to you?

• A Bus Stop is where a bus stops. A Train Station is where a train stops. On my desk is a Work Station … what more can I say!

• Hear about the guy who put together a jigsaw in five days. He was very proud of himself, the box said 3-6 years.

• What do you call a triple barrelled shotgun? A trifle.

• When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bike. Then I realised that The Lord doesn't work that way, so I stole one and asked him to forgive me.

• My mum was a ventriloquist and she always was throwing her voice. For ten years I thought the dog was telling me to kill my father.

• I've often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go swimming.

• I was doing some decorating, so I got out my step-ladder. I don't get on with my real ladder.

• I went to a restaurant that serves 'breakfast at any time'. So I ordered french toast during the renaissance.

• Well I was bullied at school, called all kinds of different names. But one day I turned to my bullies and said - 'Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me', and it worked! From there on it was sticks and stones all the way.

• My dad used to say 'always fight fire with fire', which is probably why he got thrown out of the fire brigade.

• I saw six men kicking and punching the mother-in-law. My neighbour said 'Are you going to help?' I said 'No, Six should be enough.'

• If we aren't supposed to eat animals, then why are they made out of meat?

• I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers.

• I was the kid next door's imaginary friend.

• Right now I'm having amnesia and deja vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before.

• I'd kill for a nobel peace prize.

Since the lady of the house had to go to work the next day, she told the repairman, "I'll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the table, and I'll post you a cheque." "Oh, and by the way don't worry about my bulldog. He won't bother you, but, whatever you do, do NOT, under ANY circumstances, talk to my parrot!" "I REPEAT, DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT!" When the repairman arrived at the woman's apartment the following day, he discovered the biggest, meanest looking bulldog he has ever seen. But, just as the woman had said, the dog just lay there on the carpet watching the repairman go about his work. The parrot, however, drove him nuts the whole time with his incessant yelling, cursing and name calling. Finally the repairman couldn't contain himself any longer and yelled, "Shut up, you stupid, ugly bird!" To which the parrot replied, "Get him, Spike!"

A blonde hurries into A&E late one night with the tip of her index finger shot off. "How did this happen?" the emergency room doctor asked her. "Well, I was trying to commit suicide," the blonde replied.
"What?" sputtered the doctor. "You tried to commit suicide by shooting your finger off?" "No, Silly!" the blonde said. "First I put the gun to my chest, and I thought: I just paid £3,000 for these breast implants, I'm not shooting myself in the chest."
"So then?" asked the doctor. "Then I put the gun in my mouth, and I thought: I just paid £1,000 to get my teeth straightened, I'm not shooting myself in the mouth."
"So then?" "Then I put the gun to my ear, and I thought: This is going to make a loud noise. So I put my finger in the other ear before I pulled the trigger."

Poetry Corner:

Moods of a Woman
An angel of truth and a dream of fiction,
A woman is a bundle of contradiction,
She's afraid of a wasp, will scream at a mouse,
But will tackle a stranger alone in the house.
Sour as vinegar, sweet as a rose,
She'll kiss you one minute, then turn up her nose,
She'll win you in rage, enchant you in silk,
She'll be stronger than brandy, milder than milk,
At times she'll be vengeful, merry and sad,
She'll hate you like poison, and love you like mad.

Moods of a Man
Horny,
Hungry,
Sleepy.

Microsoft in a few years:

More:

Some going into a bar one liners:

• Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar. One says, "I've lost my electron." The other says, "Are you sure?" The first replies, "Yes, I'm positive."

• A jump lead walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you, but don't start anything."

• Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted.

• A sandwich walks into a bar. The bartender says, "Sorry we don't serve food in here."

• A dyslexic man walks into a bra.

• A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says, "A beer please, and one for the road."

• Two termites walk into a bar. One asks, "Is the bar tender here?"

Please feel free to send your "publishable" jokes to the email address above.

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Message Board

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When registering please use a username or email address that is recognisable to the Moderator Team so they can activate your account.

The views expressed on the Message Board are those of individuals and not necessarily those of the club.

House Rules

Please obey the following rules so that everyone can get the most out of the Message Board. These Rules protect all users by making sure the boards are safe and fun for everyone, remember it is open to junior members as well.

• The board is only open to club members and its supporters.

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• Contributions must be civil and tasteful.

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• No disruptive, offensive or abusive behaviour: contributions must be constructive and polite, not mean-spirited or contributed with the intention of causing trouble.

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• Contributions containing languages other than English may be removed.

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  If you're under 16

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Pruning

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Ranks

For those of you who want to know about the ranks, they go like this:
1 star - 2 posts
2 star - 10 posts
3 star - 25 posts
4 star - 50 posts
5 star - 100 posts

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Rugby Continuum

Please click on Rugby Continuum to find out all there is to find out about the Continuum 2006-2007. This link to the RFU Community Rugby Website will tell you all about: