Fast Start to Perthshire Preseason

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Fitness and mindset to the fore as Eagles prepare for crunch season ahead.

The 3 weeks of preseason training are already completed and the 4th week begins with more numbers and enthusiasm from across the Senior squad. The 1XV will again compete in TENNENT’S NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION 3, but as current plans stand due to restructuring next season 6 or 7 teams will be relegated. There is no room for a slow start. Likewise, the 2XV must also start strongly as they compete in a reformatted TENNENT’S CALEDONIA MIDLANDS REGION LEAGUE DIVISION 3 and aim to progress out of their mini-conference in to the top end of the league.

Head Coach Alan Clark knows the value of a strong preseason saying, “It’s hugely important for us to get out of the blocks fast this season. With that in mind we’ve spent time as a group planning our overall approach. Conditioning is obviously a key part of that and the guys have worked incredibly hard since the end of last season in that regard. However, the biggest plus for us as a coaching team is the shift in mindset from the players. There’s a real belief in what they can achieve which is incredibly exciting to see.”

Enjoying the first 3 weeks of preseason and taking encouragement from the progress so far, 1XV captain Mat Rae believes the 2022-23 season could see something special, “This year we’ve definitely hit the ground running with preseason. The lads have all kept fit during the off season and it means we have progressed our skills and techniques much faster than previous years. Our coaches and new Director of Rugby are doing an amazing job with training and the lads are on board doing an incredible job pushing themselves to do better every session. We have huge ambitions for this year and if we keep improving like we are, we will be on to something special.”

Soon the effects of the training will be tested on the pitch. The squad travel to Blackpool to take on Fylde RFC in a highly anticipated Tour match and team building weekend 5-8th August, before the Lochside 10s tournament hosted by Strathmore RFC and then friendlies against Dalkeith RFC and Kirkcaldy RFC.

Club Captain Ewan MacKessack-Leitch was pleased to see so many teammates back at training ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, “The off-season was a welcome break, but nothing quite compares to getting back in with your team and working hard for shared purpose. We all know how important this season could be and I’m encouraged with the buy in from all players: young & old, new & returning. The coaching team have set up a positive culture and we want to build on the strong end to last season and make an impact in both leagues from match one.

The squad has recruited new players and there are many returning too. Training is at the North Inch every Tuesday & Thursday night, 6:30pm-8pm. Players of any ability are welcome to join the squad, get in contact by e-mailing Head of Senior Section, Chris Wallace senior@perthshire-rfc.co.uk, phoning/messaging Head Coach Alan Clark on 07580676712 or through the online contact form.

Volunteer Opportunity

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SOCIAL MEDIA SECTION COORDINATOR

Perthshire Rugby’s members and volunteers have worked exceptionally hard to build our reputation as one of the leading providers of amateur sport in Scotland. Our core values of Sportsmanship, Pride, Respect and Inclusion are at the core of everything we do.

The recruitment of enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated volunteers with the right skills matched to club need is critical to Perthshire Rugby’s ability to thrive and deliver our rugby programme successfully.

Social Media Section Coordinators will be responsible for generating, creating and scheduling content for all news related to their section in Perthshire Rugby.

Perthshire Rugby has also produced a Social Media Policy document to ensure that the creation and posting of content on Perthshire Rugby’s social media channels meets the appropriate standard, tone, and consistency to maintain our good reputation and core values.  All coordinators are expected to abide by the guidelines set out in the policy.

We aim for the Social Media Policy document to be a simple reference guide with the appropriate tools provided, to ensure that Social Media Section Coordinators can create and share posts easily and quickly whilst ensuring the fundamental standards of communication on behalf of a community club are maintained.

THE PERSON 

  • A good knowledge of social media platforms
  • Access to a computer, tablet, or phone with internet access
  • Excellent online communication skills
  • Look to grow our social media followers
  • Strong interpersonal and organisation skills to manage and schedule content.
  • An ability to work by their own initiative
  • A willingness to abide by the guidelines set out in the Perthshire Ruby Social Media policy document

For more information on Perthshire Rugby please visit our website, www.perthshire-rfc.co.uk. If you feel that you are the right candidate and have the right experience and skills to match the requirements of the role, please reply by email to your section head.

Social Media Coordinator Mini Section – Yvonne Petrie – mini@perthhshire-rfc.co.uk

Social Media Coordinator Midi Section – Carol Ann Rose – midi@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

Social Media Coordinator Senior Section – Chris Wallace – senior@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

 

Closing Date:  31st July 2022