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CLUBS UPDATE, 1st November 2005

Club Partnership Programme receives exciting new Sponsor…

The club partnership programme has recently received new sponsorship from...







Saracens Club Partnership programme has moved into another gear after signing a sponsorship deal with Stratstone of Aylesbury Land Rover. This will enable the Community Team to further develop the game of rugby in the local area - particularly at grass roots level.
Saracens Community Manager Dave Hesketh added: “The Club Partnership Programme continues to go from strength to strength and this deal will allow us to increase the benefits and help we give to rugby clubs. We’re looking forward to working in partnership with Stratstone of Aylesbury Land Rover to further develop the game in the local area.”
Last season through the partnership programme local clubs raised almost £14,000 for new kit and equipment often for their junior teams. Many of the young children at these clubs also experienced the opportunity to play on the Vicarage Road pitch or at pre-match coaching sessions led by Saracens players. Through our coach development programme, exclusive to partner club coaches, over 100 coaches attended our ‘Coach the Coaches’ sessions and ‘Coaches Open Days’. In addition to this almost 1500 young players have also joined Sarrie’s Squad for FREE and have benefited from special regular emails from the Coolest Camel around, special Squad events, the chance to be a Saracens mascot and much more.



Next Home Game

Saturday 5th November

Saracens vs Northampton
KIDS GO FREE...



After French champions Biarritz were despatched back across the channel in the Heineken Cup after an awesome performance by the Men in Black in front of a crowd of over 11,000, Saracens are next in action at Vicarage Road on Saturday 5th November when Northampton Saints are the visitors, kick off 3pm, and kids can come to the game for free!
Fresh from his Man-of-the-Match performance against Biarritz, Glen Jackson is set to come face-to-face with countryman Carlos Spencer in the Guinness Premiership clash. Widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, Spencer has set the Premiership alight with his skill and the battle between the two Kiwi's should be one not to miss.
It's Saturday rugby at Vicarage Road with children going free with an adult, a great chance for local kids to see one of the best rugby players in the world on their doorstep. (Free kids ticket with every adult ticket purchased. Call the Ticket Team on 01923 475222. Season ticket holders or those who have already bought their match tickets can claim their free kid’s ticket by giving us a call. This offer is not available online or on the turnstiles).

Match report

Heineken Cup
Treviso 17 Saracens 30

Saracens earned their second victory of the 2005/06 Heineken Cup campaign with a hard-fought 30-17 victory over Benetton Treviso in Italy on Saturday afternoon.

After conceding an early try, the Men In Black hit back with a penalty try and two scores for captain Hugh Vyvyan, but the fourth try and bonus point eluded the visitors.

Player News

Castaignede thrilled with French call up...


Thomas Castaignede has been called into the French squad for the country's match against Australia. Castaignede is named in a squad of 22 for first of France's November internationals and the player was delighted after being handed his call-up forms at the Saracens Training Centre.

He said: "Obviously I am very happy, but this has only come because of the hard work I have been doing with Saracens and that the team have been playing well. It's happened because of that but there is still a lot of hard work for me before the game and in the build-up to the world cup."
Castaignede was clearly delighted with the performance from the team in the 22-10 victory over Biarritz in the Heineken Cup which was in front of French Coach Bernard Laporte. "It was a terrific result," he explained. "We're very happy and it was a good performance. But I'm sure that when we travel to Biarritz they will be looking to make up for that game.

Club Partnership Programme

Coaches Open Day….

Our next coaches open day is on the 15th November. If you would like the opportunity to watch the Saracens Squad train and gain an insight into the training regime of professional players this is your opportunity. If you would like more information please contact Dave Hesketh on 01923 475 231 or davehesketh@saracens.net

Masterclass

October half term once again provided young mad rugby fans the opportunity to take part in a Masterclass. A Kicking Clinic was organised on the Monday allowing the chance for young players to develop their whole kicking game. With conversions from the touchline at one end of the field and towering drop outs from the other, coaches and players were very impressed. All participants showed a huge improvement throughout the day, and as Alan Dickens, Ben Russell and Moses Raulini pointed out, “watch out Glen Jackson!”

A 3 Day course took place at Bishops Stortford Rugby Club with some excellent rugby on display. Various players visited the group of young players throughout the week including Thomas Cataignede, Ben Skirving, Nicky Little, Dan Scarborough and Kevin Yates to name a few.

Saracens would like to congratulate Dominic Walter who received Senior Player of the Course award, and Joseph McKay who received Junior Player of the Week award. Both receive a Saracens 05/06 Home Shirt.

For those who were in attendance we will see you at the Northampton game having received your free ticket.

Our next Masterclass course will take place during the Christmas School holidays. To ensure you are on our mailing list please contact Masterclass@saracens.net

Other News

Village to get Guinness Bar...

Premiership sponsors Guinness are delighted to get on board with the Saracens Village and help make Sarries’ Guinness Premiership match against Saints this Saturday that bit more black!

Our friends at Guinness will be bringing along their 10m x 15m mobile bar, staffed by five Guinness Girls equipped with 14 taps that pour 1000 perfect pints an hour (even the SSA can't drink that fast). With an undercover bar also selling lager, bitter, wine and soft drinks, the village really will cater for all tastes.

Keep your eyes peeled for more news of our exciting plans for the Saracens Village on www.saracens.com.

 

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