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Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week

24/10/2020

 
Today marks the beginning of this years Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week.

This week provides an opportunity to throw a spotlight on women and girls participation in sport and physical activity. Rugby is currently one of the fastest growing sports, but it doesn’t come without its barrier.

Here at Orkney Rugby Football Club, we want women and girls to get involved in rugby, either for the first time or returning after a break!

A very fitting video to share on the run up to the return of the Women’s Six Nations. Make sure and tune in tomorrow for Scotland v France at 2:20 on BBC Alba, and see for yourself what women can do. Thank you to those from the Women’s Scottish Rugby team who did their bit for the video!

The amazing poem featured in this video was written by one of our own, Paige Archibald.
#womenandgirlsinsportweek2020 #iamenough #SheCanSheWill

Orkney RFC A.G.M. 2020

12/10/2020

 
WHEN: 7:30pm Monday 26 October
WHERE: Via ZOOM Online
CONTACT: Charlene Nicolson - secretary@orkneyrfc.co.uk
DEADLINE for Zoom registration: 19-10-20

Due to the restrictions on meeting together, we are doing the AGM via ZOOM and therefore to participate in the meeting you need to register your wish to be included with Charlene so you can be sent a link beforehand.
This must be done by 19th of October.

Includes Adoptions of Club Accounts.
No proxy Votes will be accepted.
A good turnout of members is required.

For more info on Zoom visit: zoom.us
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Protocols for return of Senior Rugby

1/9/2020

 
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As the club looks to take our first few steps forward we have set the following protocols out for a return of senior rugby.

We are continuing to plan for a gradual return of all sections of the club. 

Thanks,
Brian Lanni and Gary Nicolson 
ORFC President and Chairman

  • Please register for your session (check with coach on how to do that)
  • Please turn up 5 minutes before your session
  • If you have any Covid 19 symptoms, or have visited a country that is on quarantine list within the last 14 days, please do not attend training and continue to follow government guidelines
  • Please turn up rugby ready as there are no changing facilities available at the moment
  • Please bring your own water bottle
  • On arrival you will be expected to sanitise your hands and check in for track and trace purposes
  • Please follow social distancing before and after the session (do not shake hands)
  • Players should try to avoid touching their face, spitting or coughing
  • Players should avoid car sharing as per SRU guidelines

Orkney RFC End of Season Round Up

27/6/2020

 
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Dear All,
 
Well the season is now officially over and what a strange one it’s been.  With highs for our First XV of 11 wins, 11 bonus points, then lows of COVID 19 bringing the season to an abrupt end and the league declared null and void.  Our women have put in a good shift on and off the pitch, but again a quick halt. Our youth sections all had a good season up to Christmas then again all stop.
 
Let’s not dwell on the negatives but think of all the tidy gardens, the new ways of communication via Zoom, Face Time, Skype, What’s App and Team. The phone call to all friends old and new it has been a time of catch up for all and making time for each other. Remembering that we are a family orientated club please give me a call anytime if you need a catch up or a virtual coffee break, you are not alone as there are always kind ears to listen.

I want to thank all the club members, all the players, all the supporters and all the sponsors for their support over the last season. We have had some additional support from Tescos; £4000 towards the running of the club through the blue token voting which is much appreciated and here thanks go to all the local support for making this happen.
We have also had some Government support of a £10,000 grant and the SRU Hardship fund just over £3,500. These funds will help meet all our running costs until we are able to reopen hopefully in the not too distant future.

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Keep up the exercise and fitness regimes and keep in touch with each other, I look forward to seeing you all again once the crisis is over.
 
Kindest regards,
 
Brian Lanni
President Orkney Rugby Football Club

ORFC A.G.M. 2020

23/5/2020

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Hi everyone,

Around this time of year we usually host our AGM,  given the current COVID circumstances we will be postponing this meeting until further notice.

When we feel the time is right for the community and the club we will ensure to give everyone enough notice of this event.

We hope everyone is staying safe and well and we will be in touch hopefully in the near future. 

Thank you

Gary Nicolson
ORFC Chairman
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A President’s thank you

8/5/2020

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Following an eventful few years planning and participating in our Club’s 50th Anniversary celebrations I just wanted to thank you all for your contributions and support of these events, which has been invaluable.

We have made the most we can of the Club’s celebrations with a celebrity game against The Penguins on Saturday 20th August 2016 followed that same night with a Club celebration dinner dance in The Pickaquoy Centre which had 620 members, players, sponsors and guests in attendance. Al Kellock, Scotland’s Captain was the main speaker on the night and we heard and sang the first rendition of the ORFC Club Anthem “It’s More Than a Game”, composed and sung by Andy Cant and produced by Stewart Shearer.

There was a huge amount of work needed to organise and to pull off such a day and the Club is very grateful to all of you who helped with the organising of the event, attended the dinner/dance and/or helped make that day, indeed that weekend, such a memorable occasion.


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ORFC Players Statistics - up to March 2020

3/5/2020

 
As the Sevens have been postponed this year, Ian Rushbrook has released his Players Statistics that would usually appear in the programme, updated to the end of March this year.

They're in 2 parts, one with the league stats & points and one which includes a breakdown of playing positions.
Click on the links on the right to download them in PDF format.
ORFC PLAYER STATS
File Size: 732 kb
File Type: pdf
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ORFC STATS + POSITIONS
File Size: 494 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Missing Rugby?
Since there's no rugby this weekend, why not pick a Fantasy ORFC 7s Team from the list?!
Pick your 7 players, choose a team name (keep them clean) and share it on our social media pages or email here

Orkney RFC Women take on the toilet roll challenge!

3/4/2020

 
Inspired by Shetland RFC, we joined forces with Orkney Women's Football Club to show what some of the women (plus Chairman!) have been doing during lock down...

Statement on the 2019 / 20 Rugby Season

31/3/2020

 
Hi All,

The 2019/20 domestic rugby season in Scotland has been classified as null and void, with Scottish rugby joining its Irish, Welsh and Italian counterparts in coming to this outcome.

The SRU have made the decision to declare the 2019/20 season null and void.  Meaning there will be no automatic promotion/relegation - was reached following and extensive consultation process involving the participating clubs, the championship and competition committee members and Scottish rugby’s own rugby development department.

Orkney rugby football club would like to thank all players, coaches, committee members, sponsors, volunteers and supporters for all the commitment and dedication throughout the past season..  The club was  on course to have a very successful season and that was down to all of the above.  Without you all it would not have been possible.

This season rugby is now all over and we will keep everyone updated on the next AGM when the time is appropriate.

For now, please take this time to look after everyone, stay safe and we can’t wait to see you all back next season.

Thank you!

Orkney RFC

Bottled beer from Orkney Brewery direct to your door!

30/3/2020

 
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All hands on deck for the Sinclair family! Driver Davy, patiently waiting at the correct distance.
Our Main Sponsor, Orkney Brewery's MAIL ORDER processing hub is up and running at Cawdor Tavern.

PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS  - online orders shipped nationwide: www.orkneybrewery.co.uk

Local orders collect from Cawdor Tavern with prior arrangement.

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