Sunday 22 February 2015

WELCOME TO TOR MINI RUGBY BLOG!

   NEW SEASON STARTS HERE!

Where did the Summer Holidays go?..

Never mind the Rugby Season starts this weekend 6th September- all welcome,It would be great to see lots of new faces so bring some friends "give it a try" details below-
Register here..



 Its going to be an exciting season with the Rugby World Cup  being played in this country ..How will the home nations get on? ..Will England get out of their group?...come join the experience at your local club 

 Cant wait till Sunday for a rugby fix?-Tor Minis will be represented on Saturday 5th September at the Merriman Park Fun Day -

 "The objectives of the day will be to attract local residents to visit the park and to give local clubs and organisations the opportunity to promote themselves."

The Tor coaches will be there all day chucking a few balls around and open to all questions from how to join,membership,age groups,kit and thorny questions about the England World Cup squad! -we will have welcome packs and fixture lists available  

"The day will start at noon and run through to the evening finishing by 10.00pm. During the day until approximately 5.00pm there will be activities and stalls in the park including children’s races, face painting and music together with plenty of refreshments. From 6.00pm until 10.00pm there would be music to cover all tastes, refreshments including a hog roast and a bar."

For more about the park and how to get there click this PARK 

 

Let the fun begin....



 

 

 

Summer Holidays are here! 

Summer camp book your place now before they have all gone!

And don't forget Wednesday evening fun and games 6.30pm -7.30 pm all welcome!

 

 

 

SUMMERS HERE!....

Weds evening fun sessions start!

From Wednesday 1st July 6.30pm -7.30pm Tor rugby club all Mini and Junior  age groups welcome ..parents welcome to join in...!

 Various fun games- cricket,rounders,touch rugby etc. ..anything that involves running around and having fun! The more the merrier....games will  be dependant on numbers and ages -the coaches and volunteers will make sure there will be something for everyone to enjoy ..a good opportunity to get fit and ready for the start of the season in September !

Bring drinks bottles and maybe a snack ..

See you all there!







26/4/2015

A big thank you to all those that attended the presentation day last Sunday we hoped you enjoyed it ..and of course a massive thank you for your support during the season -the players in each team have come along way, everyone one of them enjoying their Rugby ..



Candy floss duty on a windy day  = pink hair!







During the summer coaches and volunteers are attending various RFU courses making sure we improve the Rugby experience for the young players-if you are interested in helping  please let us know.

Fun "Touch Rugby"  sessions are due to start Wednesday evenings at the club - we will post further details in the next week or so,but its a great way to run some energy off and keep in touch with the club prior to the new season

10 MAY 7.00pm "The Bear" Street 


Committee meeting and social get together - all coaches volunteers,helpers parents invited-a great way to catch up, join in and meet everyone involved with the Minis and Juniors



We plan to have a brief "meeting" and then discuss further ideas and delegate a few actions -details below

Agenda-
1) Confirm membership fees for 2015/16 season

2) Points for discussion/Ideas brain storming/Assigning willing parties etc.

      Mop up of last season - what was good / not so good
      Summer camp.
      Getting flyers printed and delivered to schools.
      Date for bingo night.
      Training Matrix.
      World Cup- where to watch as a group etc.
      Kitchen rota/catering for match and training days
      Fundraising ideas


Once point one is sorted the plan is to have an open discussion over a drink around the other points- so if you have any ideas come along and join in! 




11/4/2015
Last away match of the season tomorrow!

Just a reminder details below see you all there

CHARD GAME INFO!!!!

Chard have confirmed away fixture with them on Sunday, 12th April.

Can all age groups from U7's - U11's please meet at Chard for 10.15am. Post Code TA20 1EP.

Thanks
Cher


22-03-2015

Another great turnout in the Spring sunshine - new faces joining in across all age groups-the car park gets fuller every week!

Click on your teams page for info !

URGENT ! PLEASE LET US KNOW VIA EMAIL or THE TOR MINI RUGBY FACE BOOK PAGE IF ANY UNDER 9S CAN MAKE THE TOURNAMENT BELOW..BRING SOME FRIENDS AS LONG AS WE REGISTER THEM THEY CAN PLAY! WILL BE A FUN DAY OUT ...BRING THE FAMILY AND A PICNIC!!

UNDER 7 - UNDER 11'S - OLD BRISTOLIANS/FARNHAM FESTIVAL 9.00AM - 3.00PM (approx.) P/CODE BS8 3TQ
(PLEASE SPEAK TO RELEVANT COACH FOR MORE INFORMATION)


EMAIL torminirugby@gmail.com

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NEWS FLASH-

FIXTURE UPDATE TO END OF SEASON
SUNDAY 22ND MARCH - ALL AGES TRAINING AT TOR @10.30
SUNDAY 29TH MARCH - NO TRAING FOR UNDER 6'S
UNDER 7 - UNDER 11'S - OLD BRISTOLIANS/FARNHAM FESTIVAL 9.00AM - 3.00PM (approx.) P/CODE BS8 3TQ
(PLEASE SPEAK TO RELEVANT COACH FOR MORE INFORMATION)

SUNDAY 5TH APRIL - EASTER - NO TRAINING
MONDAY 6TH APRIL - TOR V BUTLEIGH TIME TBC
COME ALONG AND WATCH YOUR COACHES BET SMASHED!!!!!

SUNDAY 12TH APRIL - UNDER 6 NO TRAINING
UNDER 7 - 11 AWAY @ CHARD TIME TBC

SUNDAY 19TH APRIL END OF SEASON PRESENTATION DAY 11-2 @ TOR
SUNDAY 26TH APRIL (CHEDDAR FESTIVAL CANCELLED!!)
NO TRAINING

PLEASE SPEAK TO YOUR COACHES FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ENJOY THE REST OF THE SEASON AND THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING IT A GREAT SEASON SO FAR.

 15/03/2015

Mothers day training witnessed a good turn out across all age groups with some new faces joining in following the success of the Mendip area Primary School Tag tournament.

Mums enjoyed dunking their complimentary biscuits in drinks laid on by the Dads in the kitchen,not the only dunking that happened...

Cher had her merchandise shop open in the club house -we can take orders for all sorts of Tor Mini branded clothing and gear ..just ask! 

REMEMBER NO MATCH NEXT WEEK - So its more training and fun at Tor -10.30 am start

  Click on your teams page above to see what happened this week and whats happening next week! 


10/3/2015
Fantastic afternoon at the club today where we hosted the Mendip area in the Primary School Tag tournament.
Nice to see some great Tag Rugby being played.
Well done to all those Tor members that took part:
Will, Ben, Poppy, Sam, Olly, Bethany and any others I missed (sorry).
A big thank you to Rob and Josh for giving up their time to help promote Tor to all the children in attendance.

08/3/2015

Sunday  was another good turn out for training,again the rain held off and all age groups made the most of it ..its a great way to spend a Sunday morning

Click on your age group page to see what was happening..

Its training again this coming weekend (15th March) 

LATEST NEWS...

 It is Mothering Sunday next week (15th March) and every mum will receive a free hot drink and biscuit who attends training with their child

(All drinks will be made by the dads who volunteered to work in the kitchen!)

 

***DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES!!!***

Our end of season Presentation Day will be held on Sunday, 19th April 11am - 2pm. We hope that ALL our members will be able to attend.

We will be holding a raffle during this event and if any of you could donate a prize or know someone who would be able to, then please contact either Lia or me (Cher) at the club thanks! The top prizes we have is the official kit of Marlie Packer, England Women's Rugby World Cup Player August 2014! Tickets on sale from this Sunday!

 

MERCHANDISE SHOP-ask for Cher!

Please see me (Cher) if you would like any Tor Rugby merchandise, an order will be placed at the beginning of April.

Kids Hoodie £20
Kids T-Shirt £10
Beanie Hat £9
Boot Bag £7
Kids Smart Shirt £14
Adult Hoodie £24
Adult T-Shirt £12
Adult Smart Shirt £21



1/3/2015

This week it was Training at Tor .. storms held off and it was great day for Rugby training..click on your team page to see what happened and what's going on in the next few weeks....

This page will be updated in the coming weeks with a  whose who in the Minis and what the aims are of Tor Mini rugby...keep watching !
Jon...with dinner medal on shirt!