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ORFC AGM 2025

25/4/2025

WHEN: 18:00, Sunday 11 May
WHERE: Orkney RFC Clubrooms

No Proxy Votes will be accepted.
A good turnout of members is required to attend '

The 56th Annual Orkney Sevens tournament takes place at Picky on Saturday 3 May.

Team Registration starts at 11:00am, draw at 11:30 and the Main Tournaments start at 12:00 on the outfield pitches.

Mini Rugby Tournament: players are to meet at the mini pitches at 10:00am
Rookies Tournament: 11:00-12:00 - players are to meet at the mini pitches at 10:45 to select teams.

Entertainment - along with the rugby, there will be music, raffles, pitch-side food & refreshments available throughout the afternoon.
Cash & card payments accepted at the Refreshments Tent
Entry is £5 (including programme) - head past the clubhouse to the outfield pitches.

In the evening, there is a Marquee Dance with live music from 6pm and Northern Limit at 8pm.
Admission is £20 - Over 18s Only - ID & wristband required for entry

Sunday 4th May – Boozy brunch from 12:00 & BBQ from 3pm with Hockey Club Disco at 8pm - Admission £10 - Over 18s only - ID Required

All MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME

If you haven't done so, please register your team as soon as possible at: [email protected] more info on the Sevens page

Fantastic day of rugby & bingo for U14 girls

7/4/2025

What a day for the girls it was on Saturday – a long one, but a great one! So proud of everyone involved, and so glad we made it through!

Players’ Player: Meryl Smith
Coaches’ Players: Keira Sinclair & Annie Kenyon

Well done, girls – amazing effort all round!

We’re also thrilled to share that our bingo night raised an incredible £1127!
A massive thank you to all the parents who helped out on the night, contributed prizes, and supported in every way – we couldn’t have done it without you!

And a huge shoutout to these fantastic local businesses for their generous donations:

Gray Associates
RM Computing
E Fraser
Alison Moore
Sinclairs Sweety Shop
Eviedale Bakery
Pickaquoy Centre
Trek and Travel
Pentland Ferries
Boots

Your support means the world to us – thank you!
Tifen

50 Club Winners - April 2025

3/4/2025

APRIL 50 CLUB WINNERS!

1st PRIZE - £85 - Share #161
2nd PRIZE - £65 - #93 - Stephen Kemp
3rd PRIZE - £30 - #164 – Diana Swan
4th PRIZE - £20 - #139 - Robert Moar

Get yourself an Easter bonus - sign up in time for the next Draw!

Double victories for the U16 & U18 boys in the 2024-25 Caledonia Youth Bowl

1/4/2025

Saltire Energy Boy's U16 Caledonia Youth Bowl Final
Countesswells, Saturday 30 Mar 2025
Kinross RFC 27, Orkney RFC 36

The lads arrived at RGC Countesswells to a very windy day.

Saltire Energy Boy's U16 Caledonia Youth Bowl Winners 2024-25

The first half began with both teams looking fairly even, Orkney scoring the first try with Kinross replying with 2 tries and 1 conversion in quick succession.