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CLUBS UPDATE, 24th January 2006

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NEXT HOME GAME

Saracens vs Bath – Sunday 12th February Kick Off 15:00

As Valentines day is just a round the corner the theme for the day is “Say It with Sarries” and in the weeks leading up to the game we’ll be having a bit of fun on saracens.com by featuring ‘lonely hearts’ ads for players of both teams, which will change every couple of days

You can save money by booking in advance on saracens.com (a couple wishing to sit in the Upper Rous will save £12 booking online compared to paying on the gate!) Tickets are on sale online now, or by calling the Ticket Team on 01923 475222 and pressing for option 1.



FEBRUARY & EASTER MASTERCLASS PLACES NOW AVAILABLE







We are now offering you the chance to sign up for February and Easter School Holiday Masterclass courses. To ensure the courses are accessible to everyone we have 4 three day courses on offer. Hemel Hempstead RFC, Hertford RFC., Saracens Amateurs RFC and Letchworth RFC will all be holding 3 day courses.

The three day Masterclass courses are specifically aimed at youngsters engaging in contact (U9 upwards) and provide an opportunity for players to improve and develop their skills under the guidance of qualified coaches and Saracens professional players.

For more information call 01923 204 602 or email masterclass@saracens.net

To book online and receive a 10% discount please visit www.rugbycamps.com


World XV tickets go on sale to Season Ticket Holders...

Tickets for Richard Hill's Benefit Match are now on sale to Season Ticket Holders and sales have been flooding in, especially via the website. Season Ticket Holders will have until Friday 3rd February to guarantee their seat. Non season ticket holding Members will be able to buy their tickets on Friday 3rd February and tickets will go on general sale on Monday 6th February.

As a Season Ticket Holder, it couldn't be easier to buy your tickets online at www.saracens.com


PLAYER NEWS

Skirving and Vyvyan make England A squad…

Hugh Vyvyan and Ben Skirving have been named in the England A squad for matches against Italy and Ireland next month.

Twice captain of recent Churchill Cup tours, Vyvyan is one of the experienced heads in the squad but for Skirving, it's a first senior call-up after being a regular feature in the U21 side.

The dup will meet up with the rest of the A squad and the full England Six Nations side at Loughborough University next week for a training camp before revised squads are named.


CLUB PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Forthcoming Coach Development Opportunities

1. The Next Coaches Open Day is on Wednesday 8th Feb. Starting at 9.00am. See details attached. If you would like to attend (book the day off!) and send me your name and which club you are associated with to davehesketh@saracens.net.

2. The next Coach the Coaches Session will be held on Tuesday 28th February at the University of Hertfordshire's Sports Village. Mark Mapletoft (Saracens Assistant Academy Manager) will take the session focussing on First Phase Attacks. The session will start at 6.30pm with a Theory Seminar, followed by a practical session (with the Academy Players) from 7.30-9.00pm. To book a place please email davehesketh@saracens.net with your name and club.

3. As part of the Powergen National Community Programme and in conjunction with the RFU, Saracens' South African International Prop, Cobus Visage will be leading a Scrummaging Clinic on Monday 20th March at OA's RFC prior to the Saracens A vs Wasps A match. For further details please see attached flyer. There are only limited places available so please book by emailing davehesketh@saracens.net with your name and club.

Hopefully we'll see you at one of these sessions which should help develop you as a coach.


SARACENS FOUNDATION

Charity Sports Dinner...

'Giving Young People a Sporting Chance'

The Saracens Foundation has teamed up with the Princes Trust to bring you this unique evening of Sporting Entertainment. Saracens Star Players Richard Hill MBE, Kyran Bracken MBE and Andy Farrell OBE will all be in attendance along with other sporting celebrities at Sopwell House Hotel on Thursday 30th March. The evening will include a Champagne Reception, Three Course Dinner, a Charity Auction, an Interactive 'Question and Answer' session with celebrity sports guest and Evening Entertainment.

If you are interested in purchasing a table or require further information please call Richard Gregg on 01923 204 602 or email richardgregg@saracens.net


Big Thanks to Raffle Ticket Buyers...

The Saracens Foundation would like thank all members, season ticket holders and supporters who purchased tickets in for the Christmas Raffle. The raffle was a big success raising over £5,500 for the Foundation. The money raised will used to help continue the delivery of the Sport for Health Programme in the local area helping to enhance the lives of children and young people through sport.


Powergen National Rugby Community Programme (PNRCP)…

2005/6 will be the fourth consecutive season that Powergen has sponsored the National Rugby Community Programme (PNRCP). The scheme, which is the largest of its kind in the World has grown year on year and now boasts over 42,000 active participants each season. The programme is designed to take the sport of rugby union into schools and rugby clubs local to the 12 Premiership teams, to enable as many youngsters as possible to gain exposure to rugby union and hopefully continue to play.

This year over 300 schools and 156 local rugby clubs will be visited by more than 1000 professional rugby players as part of the PNRCP initiative. Saracens will be working with 36 Schools throughout Watford, Three Rivers, St Albans, Welwyn and Hatfield. Saracens Players will work alongside the community departments as well as teachers from local schools to deliver a six-week programme of TAG Rugby. This includes an assembly talk from a professional player as well as a donation of a set of TAG Rugby equipment to each school visited.The scheme will enable teachers to continue to coach TAG Rugby effectively following the programme, in the hope that rugby will become a sustainable sport in those schools that did not previously play.

Powergen hope that via the National Rugby Community Programme schools and junior rugby clubs will continue to benefit from exclusive access to professional players and coaches from the Guinness Premiership, and that those that take part in the scheme continue to play rugby union for years to come.

For more information on the Powergen National Rugby Community Programme please email hannahpirnie@saracens.net or call 01923 204 612



 



 

 

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