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CLUBS UPDATE, 25th July 2005

Team News

Saracens to tackle Harlequins in warm up game in Harpenden...

Saracens will entertain NEC Harlequins in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 27th August in a game that will take place at Harpenden RFC - kick off 3pm.

In a move which will take professional rugby out to the Saracens community in Hertfordshire, the squad will be put through their final paces before the start of the Guinness Premiership the following weekend.

Saracens Chief Executive Mark Sinderberry explained: "The pre-season game at Harpenden is a good opportunity for the club to go out into Hertfordshire and further strengthen our links with the rugby community."

"Vicarage Road is unavailable on that date with Watford FC having a home fixture and we want to play on the Saturday, allowing the team to have enough time to prepare for the London Double Header seven days later. But moving the game to one of our partner clubs is something we have been looking at all summer. I'm sure it will be a great day out and everyone will enjoy the excellent facilities and welcome we'll receive at Harpenden."

Saracens will also travel to Bedford Blues on Saturday 20th August for a pre-season friendly at the Goldington Road club. Kick off is at 3pm with tickets available on the gate at £10.
Please contact the ticket office on 01923 475222 for further details

Saracens draw Sharks in Middlesex Sevens...

The draw for the Compass Group Middlesex 7s has taken place - with Saracens facing Sale Sharks in the first round.

The competition takes place at Twickenham on Saturday 13th August and last year's winners British Army will be in action in the opening match of the day against Bedford Blues at 11.20am.

West Country rivals Gloucester Rugby will take on Worcester Warriors at 11.40am followed by Londoners NEC Harlequins against Blackheath at 12 noon.

Northampton Saints are up against Bath Rugby at 12.20 followed by Premiership Champions London Wasps against Powergen Cup Winners Leeds Tykes at 12.40. Newcastle Falcons face London Irish at 13.10, then Leicester Tigers take on Guinness Premiership new boys Bristol Rugby at 13.30. Saracens face Sale at 13.50 in the last of the first round games.


Other News


Corporate Sevens almost sold out

The draw for the Middlesex 7s will see Saracens in action for the first time this season, but you can take part in your own competition with your work colleagues, friends of family at the Saracens Open Sevens.

To be held on Sunday 4th September, kick off 1.30pm, at Saracens New Training Centre at University of Hertfordshire's Sports Village, not only will you have a fun day out, you'll also have one of the Saracens first team players as your coach for the day.

You could be getting top tips from former All Black captain Taine Randell, World Cup winner Kyran Bracken or current England 7s star Richard Haughton. A member of the Saracens Academy will also join your team for the day.

But don't wait too long as places for the event are selling fast and only a handful of spots remain.

Along with a great day out, your team will also receive a goodie bag on arrival, shirts for your whole team, post tournament gourmet barbeque and Head Coach Steve Diamond will lead the prize giving ceremony.

Teams should be made up of 10 players and each must have one player under 16 and one female player. Team entry is £650 plus VAT.

To book a place or for more information, call Lucy on 01923 204604




July Masterclass sold out - only a handful of places left for August course
The Saracens Masterclass for July has now sold out and only a handful of places remain for the August course - so book now to avoid missing out.

Nearly 200 youngsters have booked up on the course to be held at Old Albanians from 25th-29th July wich gives youngsters a great chance to improve their skills before the new season begins.

However, a few places still remain on the course to be held at Hertford RFC from Monday 22nd - Friday 26th August.. This course is also expected to sell out - so book now to avoid missing out.

Aimed at players aged U7-U16, the Masterclass not only gives player top quality coaching throughout the week, but participants also get the chance to receive top tips from the likes of Richard Hill, Hugh Vyvyan, Taine Randell, Thomas Castaignede and other members of the squad who will also be involved on the course.



Season Tickets start to hit the doormat

The thousands of Saracens supporters who have already purchased their 05/06 Season Tickets can expect them to drop through their letterbox in the next week or so. Some may have already received them as the first batch was despatched a few days ago and as the Ticket Team wade through the list everyone’s ticket will be sent out shortly.

Also enclosed with the ticket, which allows holders to see all of Saracens Guinness Premiership and Heineken Cup Pool games, will be London Double Header and Middlesex Sevens ticket forms along with an up-to-date fixture list.

For those of you who haven’t bought your Season Ticket yet remember that the Golden Ticket deadline is Friday 29th July so if you want to be in with a chance of winning that great prize you have under two weeks to buy!



The Golden Ticket - Prize draw deadline approaches

Do you want to watch the squad train and have lunch with them at their new training ground, be presented with a full set of personalised Saracens kit, join the team in Biarritz for the Heineken Cup clash with the French Champions and enjoy VIP hospitality as England take on the 6 Nations Champions Wales at Twickenham?

These are just some of the prizes that are included in the Golden Ticket draw and they could all be yours if you secure your 2005/06 Saracens Season Ticket before Friday 29th July.


Prizes

1. VIP hospitality for two to England v Wales in the 2006 RBS 6 Nations
2. Trip for two to see Biarritz v Saracens in the Heineken Cup in France
3. Two places at Saracens’ End of Season Awards Dinner
4. Invitation to watch a Saracens training session and have lunch with the squad
5. A full set of personalised Saracens kit – just like the players!
6. Two places in the Royal Box for the London Double Header


Everyone who has signed up as a Saracens season ticket holder (new or renewal) by Friday 29th July will be entered into the draw to win this amazing prize. (Full paying adults only).

So not only do you get to secure your seat for the 14 Guinness Premiership and Heineken Cup matches at Vicarage Road next season, you can also win the fantastic prizes.

And if you're already signed up, why not encourage your friends to do the same - who knows, they may take you to Biarritz with them if they win!

The lucky winner will be drawn at the end of August by Saracens new signing Andy Farrell and the winner will be notified by Friday 2nd September.

Season ticket prices start at just £160 for adults (£50 for juniors) and full details can be found by calling the Ticket Team on 01923 475222 (option 1)

Don't forget, to be in with a chance of winning this awesome prize in the Golden Ticket Draw, you must buy your season ticket by Friday 29th July 2005



 

 

 

 

 

 

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