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2020 Rugby Sevens Postponed

20/3/2020

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Orkney Rugby Football Club regret to announce that they will be postponing this year’s Sevens which were due to be held on the weekend of the second of May.

We have taken this action although there is still no announcement from the SRU as to what happens to Rugby after the 29th of this month. The club officials in conjunction with the sponsor felt that this was the responsible thing to do for health and safety in light of the numbers who normally attend this event. We also had a record number of teams showing interest to attend from south and this decision was made to stop unnecessary costs being incurred by them for travel and accommodation.

We're here to help!

19/3/2020

Dear Orkney RFC Friends & Family,

We as a club have been so well supported by out community, it is now our turn to give it back.

If you are in a vulnerable group, or if you are self isolating at this worrying time, we have a number of our players and committee members available to help.

Please do not hesitate to ask, even if you need a prescription collected or the dog walked.

Get in touch via the contact details below:

Garry Coltherd - O7745 331 178
Brian Lanni - O7768 777 157
Charlene Nicolson - O7824 119 300

Coronavirus Update 14-3-20

14/3/2020

In light of recent developments, there will be no Mini, Youth or Senior rugby training at Orkney RFC until the 29th of March.

This means that all rugby is cancelled up to that date and we will update everyone when we know any further details.

We advise players to keep fit during this period but ensure their health and welfare come first.

The Scottish Rugby statement on Coronavirus can be found here

What's On?

9/3/2020

What's On: 14 - 29 March

Rugby matches & training at all levels have been suspended until Sunday 29th March
We will update this page when we have further information

Check Fixtures Page / Calendar for future events & directions | Click here for SRU Fixtures Page

Can you help? - Child Protection Officer needed

7/1/2020

Orkney Rugby Football club is looking for someone to join our team of volunteers as a child protection officer. This is a key role within the club. The time commitment would be roughly 2 hours a week and full training and support will be provided. The Role of the Child protection Officer is below.

The CPO role is an important one and should cover the following broad areas:

Work with other members of the club to ensure that children enjoy a welcoming, safe, friendly and helpful environment.
Ensure the club has a Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy that is available on the club website, available on request and understands the principles in the policy.
CPO name and contact details are visible in the clubhouse, on the club website and that they are visible and approachable at the club (within reasonable parameters).
Complete the relevant child protection and safeguarding training within 6 months of their appointment
CPO must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme which links them to their club
CPO to manage the PVG Memberships within the club. Any person carrying out REGULATED WORK must have a PVG number which should be notified against the Youth Coach listed in the active coach list. (details of the PVG process follow below)
CPO should keep a record of all PVG numbers
Take responsibility for dealing with concerns, contacting the relevant people to take forward – either through Scottish Rugby Safeguarding team, NSPCC/Children 1st or Police Scotland if required.

If you are interested please contact John Cairns Club development officer on rdo.orkney@gmail.com or 0758467834 or contact club chairman Gary Nicolson on O7872 579850

Team News & Youth Rugby Fixtures 9-10th November

8/11/2019

Here's the 1st XV team to play Alloa RFC at 1pm at Picky tomorrow in a league & shield double header, following the U18s game v Granite City at 11am at KGS.

See the What's On for a full list of the weekend's Youth Rugby games

Come along a support Orkney's future rugby stars!!

Youth Rugby | Itinerary for Thurso Trip Sat 21-9-19

20/9/2019

Itinerary

07:15 Meet at St Margaret’s Hope for Pentalina
07:45 Pentalina departs for Gills Bay
09:00 Bus departs for Millbank, Thurso

Kick-off will be between 10 and 10.30

There may food but due to turn round we may be limited for time. So please make sure players have a packed lunch or money to get food on the boat.

13:30 Pentalina departs for St Margaret’s Hope.
14:30 Please pick-up your child from the Pentalina.

Please don’t forget Gum Shields, Boots, Shorts, Red Socks!

Updated Membership Forms for 2019/20

15/9/2019

The Senior, Junior and Social membership forms have been updated for the new season. You can complete them online or download & print them at home.

If you are completing a paper form, please ensure it says “Valid from August 2019" at the bottom. Older forms are obsolete and should be discarded.
Karen Brough is the Junior & Social Membership convenor & her contact details along with Steven Bruce (Senior Memberships) & Olga Burton (Treasurer) can be found on the relevant forms or the club's Contacts Page.

Players / parents are reminded that they must also complete a SCRUMS registration in addition to completing a membership form.
Only paid up members of Orkney RFC who are SCRUMS registered will be able to play rugby this season.

County Show day a great success

15/8/2019

We had a successful day at the County Show, not only by selling copies of the 50th Anniversary Book, but through other key fund raising activities and selling Club raffle tickets – all of which gave Club funds a good boost, and many of the Go Go Olive figures sporting ORFC colours sold well too.

Later on in the day the Club was REALLY busy after the Parish Cup final and that too gave Club funds a further boost.

Family Club Day - 31st August 2019

12/8/2019

No need for the end of summer blues now that County Show is over... with something for everyone, our big club day is one for the whole family and your friends!

With plenty to entertain the little ones, as well as the grandparents, please come along and help us watch, play and celebrate Orkney Rugby!