Hadleigh Rugby Football Club Founded 1984 RFU Accredited Club Registered CASC Member Eastern Counties Div 2 Champions

SUMMARY A Very Successful Turn-around A Very Successful Turn-around C.A.S.C. for All with full charitable status C.A.S.C. for All with full charitable status Sustained Growth - Membership up 200% in 4 Years Sustained Growth - Membership up 200% in 4 Years Multi Award Winning Multi Award Winning Community Out Reach - Schools Community Out Reach - Schools Sponsorship and Patronage Sponsorship and Patronage Complementary Activities, Events, Trips and Tours Complementary Activities, Events, Trips and Tours One Eye on the Future One Eye on the Future

Our Place in the Community HRFC provides access to rugby for all within the local community.HRFC provides access to rugby for all within the local community. HRFC is a registered CASC (Community Amateur Sports Club) and holds charitable status with HMRC.HRFC is a registered CASC (Community Amateur Sports Club) and holds charitable status with HMRC. HRFC is sponsored and supported by local businesses including: Carter Jonas LLP; The Royal Hospital School; Jim Lawrence Ltd; Cavenham Estates Ltd; The Bildeston Crown; The George; and others.HRFC is sponsored and supported by local businesses including: Carter Jonas LLP; The Royal Hospital School; Jim Lawrence Ltd; Cavenham Estates Ltd; The Bildeston Crown; The George; and others. HRFC runs two Senior teams and another 15 teams across 10 age groups in its Junior section.HRFC runs two Senior teams and another 15 teams across 10 age groups in its Junior section.

Achievements and recognition HRFC received the RFU President’s Award in 2010 for its stellar recruitment efforts and its commitment to the provision of rugby in its community.HRFC received the RFU President’s Award in 2010 for its stellar recruitment efforts and its commitment to the provision of rugby in its community. HRFC achieved full RFU Seal of Approval in 2011 a quality stamp for its Senior, Youth an Mini sections.HRFC achieved full RFU Seal of Approval in 2011 a quality stamp for its Senior, Youth an Mini sections. Individual members of the club have received Babergh D.C. Community Achievement Awards for their volunteer work with HRFC.Individual members of the club have received Babergh D.C. Community Achievement Awards for their volunteer work with HRFC. Individual members have received RFU President’s Awards for services to Youth Rugby.Individual members have received RFU President’s Awards for services to Youth Rugby.

Our Members HRFC has: 500+ Members (including 40 Vice Presidents) 500+ Members (including 40 Vice Presidents) 186 Youth, Midi and Mini Rugby players officially registered with the RFU along with a very large following of parents and siblings 186 Youth, Midi and Mini Rugby players officially registered with the RFU along with a very large following of parents and siblings 60 Senior playing members. 60 Senior playing members. 50+ Recognised Volunteers providing Coaching, Administration, Health and Safety, First Aid, Catering and other assistance 50+ Recognised Volunteers providing Coaching, Administration, Health and Safety, First Aid, Catering and other assistance 24 RFU Level 1 Coaches and 3 RFU Level 2 Coaches 24 RFU Level 1 Coaches and 3 RFU Level 2 Coaches An Executive Committee of 6 OfficersAn Executive Committee of 6 Officers A Youth Sub-Committee comprising 6 Members.A Youth Sub-Committee comprising 6 Members.

Coaches and Volunteers HRFC’s work in the community is dependent on the commitment of Volunteers. All youth coaches are parents/guardians who have volunteered. All have taken RFU Rugby Coaching courses and are now qualified.HRFC’s work in the community is dependent on the commitment of Volunteers. All youth coaches are parents/guardians who have volunteered. All have taken RFU Rugby Coaching courses and are now qualified. All catering, clubhouse management and grounds, kit and equipment organisation carried out by Volunteers.All catering, clubhouse management and grounds, kit and equipment organisation carried out by Volunteers. Two Volunteers achieved Babergh Community Achievement Awards for outstanding work in the Community (2004, 2010)Two Volunteers achieved Babergh Community Achievement Awards for outstanding work in the Community (2004, 2010)

Activities in the Community HRFC organises, hosts and participates in a range of community activities incl : School Outreach Our volunteer coaches provide Rugby Teaching sessions at several local community schools including Hintlesham Primary, Bildeston, Hadleigh High and East Bergholt High School. School Outreach Our volunteer coaches provide Rugby Teaching sessions at several local community schools including Hintlesham Primary, Bildeston, Hadleigh High and East Bergholt High School. Clinic’s & Camps Master classes open to all children from U6s - U16s run by Rugby Internationals Clinic’s & Camps Master classes open to all children from U6s - U16s run by Rugby Internationals Charity Events JDRF and HRFC Fundraiser, A dinner & dance in support of Junior Diabeties Research Foundation; Help For Heroes Charity Rugby Match and The Great Kersey Ball Run Charity Events JDRF and HRFC Fundraiser, A dinner & dance in support of Junior Diabeties Research Foundation; Help For Heroes Charity Rugby Match and The Great Kersey Ball Run Real Ale Festival This very popular community event is open to all, now in its 3 rd year the event attracts over a 1000 visitors. Real Ale Festival This very popular community event is open to all, now in its 3 rd year the event attracts over a 1000 visitors. Live Music Events Celebrating local talent Live Music Events Celebrating local talent The Hadleigh Show Demo’s in the main arena plus fun & info at our stand. The Hadleigh Show Demo’s in the main arena plus fun & info at our stand.

Club Organisation Executive Committees and Coaching Teams

Club Committees Executive Committee ChairmanChairman SecretarySecretary TreasurerTreasurer Clubhouse and Bar ManagerClubhouse and Bar Manager Membership SecretaryMembership Secretary Development & Sponsorship OfficerDevelopment & Sponsorship Officer Club CaptainClub Captain Suffolk RepresentativeSuffolk Representative Youth Committee ChairmanChairman SecretarySecretary Youth Co-ordinatorYouth Co-ordinator Coaching Co-ordinatorCoaching Co-ordinator Fixtures SecretaryFixtures Secretary Club and Catering ManagerClub and Catering Manager

Youth, Midi and Mini Rugby Organisation The Junior Rugby section of the club has been in existence since its inauguration in It is expected that the numbers will increase considerably in another two years when we expect to have an additional two year groups at U-16 and U-17 years. Our projected figures are in excess of 220 young players involved in Rugby at Layham Road by There is a need to recruit more volunteers to undertake the coaching and management of these new groups.

Hadleigh RFC and the Future ? As demand for rugby at all levels within the community keeps growing it is critical that we are able to continue to provide adequate facilities and space for playing and non playing activities.As demand for rugby at all levels within the community keeps growing it is critical that we are able to continue to provide adequate facilities and space for playing and non playing activities. Although we have been able to secure the use the football pitch (next to car park) on Sunday mornings, training and playing space is still limited and at times not sufficient for the number of teams that wish to play/train.Although we have been able to secure the use the football pitch (next to car park) on Sunday mornings, training and playing space is still limited and at times not sufficient for the number of teams that wish to play/train. Parking is also a recurring headache although a recent arrangement with HUFC to use their car park for overflow parking has provided some relief on busy junior match days.Parking is also a recurring headache although a recent arrangement with HUFC to use their car park for overflow parking has provided some relief on busy junior match days. The rapid growth in our youth section is now posing some real problems in terms of our ability to adequately host opposition teams and their supporters. A minimum of two more changing rooms plus additional showers are now urgently required.The rapid growth in our youth section is now posing some real problems in terms of our ability to adequately host opposition teams and their supporters. A minimum of two more changing rooms plus additional showers are now urgently required. We would like to build a more collaborative relationship with the town council in order to help us meet these challenges. We would like to build a more collaborative relationship with the town council in order to help us meet these challenges.