Return to Rugby Stage 3 Update

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COVID-19 Safe Training on the North Inch soon!

Perthshire Rugby would like to advise all members, players, parents and coaches that the next stage of the COVID-19 Return to Rugby plan is nearly ready to go. Almost every team has a COVID-19 Team Lead in place to work with the COVID-19 Safety Coordinator and this week the Club will be organising a training schedule for the duration of SRU Stage 3. These sessions are limited to 15 players maximum and every player will be placed into a “training bubble” who they will ideally train with each session for the entirety of Stage 3.

In due course players (& parents where appropriate) will be contacted by their Team Lead with a code to register for the Sports-Train App. This platform will handle all pre-registration, check-in/check-out and COVID-19 screening for every training session.

What can you do to be ready? Please watch this video from the SRU showing the Stage 3 training regulations and, if not already completed, the online e-learning course is compulsory for coaches and highly recommended for all players/parents.

Thank you for reading and getting excited about the return to rugby at Perthshire. The planned (but not confirmed) date for resuming Mini & Midi training is weekend 15/16th August. Your Team Lead will advise you once training sessions are organised to book on to. It will take time to get used to the new way of working and there will be regular communications from the Club and your Coaches. There may be delays or changes, we’re doing our best to get there as quickly and safely as possible.

Any questions or ideas contact Makka: clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

Membership Fees to Resume in August 2020

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Perthshire Rugby AGM 2020 took place on the Thursday 30th July 2020 at 7pm.  The AGM was accessible by Zoom in light of the current circumstances and restrictions, as set out by the Scottish Government.

 

At the meeting, the subject of Membership Fee Restart was put to vote.

 

Scotland is slowly easing its way out of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions and with the announcement of the country moving into Phase 3, the re-start of some contact sport has been confirmed.  We are delighted to announce we are in the process of putting plans in place for the re-start of Rugby on the North Inch. 

 

With this in mind, following our decision to suspend membership fees over the last few months, it was agreed at the AGM last night that these will now resume from August 2020, the collection of these fees will assist in ensuring the financial stability of the club.

 

Your Team Manager will keep you fully informed with regular updates, we are all excited to getting back to rugby once again.

 

Can we please take this opportunity to thank you for your support and look forward to an exciting season ahead.

International Ticket Update – Wales v Scotland Postponement

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Scottish Rugby Club Tickets

WALES v SCOTLAND POSTPONEMENT

TICKETING INFORMATION – UPDATE

Following the announcement regarding the postponed Wales V Scotland game, this is to advise you that the SRU are currently working on the refund process.

They have asked we reassure our members who purchased tickets through the Club that refunds will be processed as quickly as possible.  Refunds will available from 31st August 2020.

Anyone who purchased tickets for the Wales V Scotland game through the Club who would like a refund, please contact George Clunie by emailing him at georgeclunie@john-lewis.com

For more information on the WRU announcement, please follow the link https://www.wru.wales/2020/07/news-on-scotland-tickets-and-more-wru-status-update/

AGM Cook Along LIVE – the Tarte Tatin REMATCH

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Nearly 2 months have passed since the first Perthshire Cook Along Live, but the debate & dispute over the Tarte Tatin has not passed. In advance of the Club AGM Jeremy Wares invites all comers to take on the challenge and show their skills in the Tarte Tatin Rematch!
Log-in at 5:50pm on Thursday 30th July to take part and compete. The prizes on the evening will be:
Best Looking Tarte Tatin – Worst Tarte Tatin – Most Original Tarte Tatin
It should only last 30 minutes. Wannabe chefs and bakers get ready, there is only one rule: it must be prepared & cooked live (not in advance)!
Ingredients:
1 packet butter
1 small bag caster sugar
1 ready roll puff pastry
Fruit of your choice or 10 apples

Can you core an apple? How well does your pastry puff? Do you have what it takes to be the undisputed Perthshire Champion of Tarte Tatins?

Join the meeting online using Jitsi:
https://meet.jit.si/Waresperthshirecookalonglive

Return to Rugby at Perthshire RFC

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COVID-19 Safety Coordinator appointed and Club working to resume training once safe.

The SRU in conjunction with the Scottish Government recently published the Return to Rugby Roadmap. This details 6 Stages with indicative dates for the resumption of training then playing competitive rugby. There is a long uncertain road to travel until that point but, be assured, at Perthshire Rugby we are taking the necessary steps to get back as safely and effectively as possible.

Club Captain Ewan “Macka” MacKessack-Leitch has been appointed as our COVID-19 Safety Coordinator. This role is to “oversee the public health and safety measures across the club, ensuring that the club is operating in a safe manner and adheres to Scottish Government and SRU guidelines.”

An Action Plan has been developed following risk assessments, SRU guidance and input from across the Club. This will be a whole Club effort, every team will appoint a COVID-19 Team Lead to work with Macka to monitor and ensure compliance with COVID-19 safety procedures & protocols within their team/group.

Rugby is coming back to the North Inch! It will be different and take a bit more time until the necessary precautions and safeguards are in place, but we will be there soon. Your Team Managers or Section Heads will be in touch regarding the return to training – each will be working to their own timescale.

For more information, all guidance and recordings of training webinars are available and regularly updated on the SRU Return to Rugby site.

If you have any concerns, offers of help or advice around COVID-19; Macka would be very pleased to hear from you e-mail: clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

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NOTICE OF AGM

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NOTICE OF AGM

All members are invited to join the Perthshire Rugby AGM at 7pm on Thursday 30th July.  This year, due to Government Restrictions and Covid 19 Guidance the AGM will be held over Zoom.

This is your opportunity to learn of the club’s achievements during the past season and what our future plans are.  The committee members will also be elected for season 2020/21 and all the section heads will be giving a brief report on their activities throughout the past year.

Members are welcome to raise any topic they wish to discuss but these should be submitted in writing prior to the event by emailing either the Club Secretary, Bob Lindsay,  blindsaydunkeld@btinternet.com  or the CEO, Allan Brown at ceo@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

All players are particularly welcome to attend and it would be good to see a large turnout for this important event in Perthshire Rugby’s calendar.

Many thanks
Perthshire Rugby Committee

Perthshire Gather Online to Look Back over 2019-20 Season

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(The evening condensed into only 12 minutes!)

Congratulations to the awards winners and thank you to all who took part!

The evening Friday 29th May saw the Perthshire family dress up smartly and come together online via Zoom for the Annual Awards Night. The COVID-19 pandemic stopped the Club meeting up as normal but all assembled were determined to enjoy the celebration of the past season.

Before the event kicked-off, Jeremy Wares had led the online Cook Along Live where many of the Perthshire members, following his instructions, cooked a 3 course meal to enjoy prior to the main event. The award for best Tarte Tatin went to Dave Lewis, wooden spoon winner Andy Cummins was not impressed.

At 7:30pm Club Captain Ewan “MacKer” MacKessack-Leitch, who compered the evening, welcomed the over 80 households who had signed in to the Zoom call. After a quick reminder of the nominations and a game of “heads & tails,” that sort of worked, the Club Captain’s Toast to Perthshire was played out.

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Then it was time to start the awards. First up Arran Whittle won Colt’s Player of the Year for this ever-improving form which also saw him debut in the 2XV this season. Following that James Mair retained the Young Player of the Year award which he won last year, as he again improved stepping up to make the No. 8 shirt his own. Another person retaining their title from last year was Alasdair Nisbet who collected the Men’s Most Improved Player as he becomes a real force to be reckoned with in the front row.

After a year of phenomenal efforts and encouragements on & off the pitch Chris Wallace was rewarded with the 2XV Player of the Year trophy. James Mair was then back in the spotlight, as he saw off the competition to win the vote to be Men’s Players’ Player of the Year.

New awards this year were presented to the Women’s Section and Lynn Robertson picked up the Women’s Most Improved Player in her debut season where she has gained in confidence & ability on the pitch. The Women’s Players’ Player of the Year was a tightly contested affair, but the votes fell in favour of Lynne Stewart who has been an inspiration to many of her fellow teammates.

The moment for the big awards of the night arrived. The P6s won Mini Team of the Year in recognition of the amazing effort to win the Land Rover Rugby Tour 2020 Festival at Cardiff Arms Park. Sarah Hogwood was crowned Women’s Player of the Year and Mathew “Biebs” Rae won 1XV Player of the Year; both played on the front foot all season and led by example to their teammates and justly deserved the awards. Team of the Year went to the U16s for their big achievement finishing 2nd in the Shogun Conference and the representative honours for Caledonia, Glasgow Warriors & Scotland some of their players achieved.

Finally, following a difficult year for the Club both on & off the pitch, the Club Person of the Year was awarded to John McLaughlin. As Club President he has been there throughout: supporting the 1XV on match days when results have been poor, working behind the scenes and entertaining sponsors in the Clubhouse, as well as ably helping the Club following the sad losses of both Granny G and Adam Pattinson.

A Boat Race time trial was held and you’ll have to watch the highlights video (top of the page) to find out who won!
Throughout the evening reports of the activities from each section were given either as videos or speeches from that section. The Mini & Midi season review videos can be seen at the bottom of the page.

Full List of Award Winners:

Senior Section
Colts’ Player of the Year: Arran Whittle
Young Player of the Year: James Mair
Most Improved Player: Alasdair Nisbet
2XV Player of the Year: Chris Wallace
Players’ Player of the Year: James Mair
Player of the Year: Mat Rae

Women’s Section
Most Improved Player: Lynn Robertson
Players’ Player of the Year: Lynne Stewart
Player of the Year: Sarah Hogwood

Whole Club
Mini Team of the Year: P6
Team of the Year: U16
Club Person of the Year: John McLaughlin

Awards Dinner Cook Along LIVE

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There is no Dinner for the Awards Evening but fear not! Our own Michelin starred chef Jeremy Wares (& Tennent’s Club Volunteer of the Season 2018/19) is ready with an online cook along LIVE to help you get ready for the evening event.

Jeremy has planned a menu and shopping list for all those who wish to take part. The cook along will start at 4:30pm on Friday 29th May with the login code sent out at 4pm by Jeremy and updated on this webpage. It should take about 30-40 minutes.

Menu:
Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad Croutons & Parmesan.
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Coq Au Vin with Mash, Carrots and Greens
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Apple Tart Tatin with Fresh cream

List of ingredients (feeds 4 people or 1 Ryan Moon)
STARTER
Smoked salmon, baby Gem or salad leaves, 2 slices bread,
Dressing 1 tablespoon mayo, ½ Teas spoon Garlic chopped, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 table spoon Parmesan.
MAIN
4 Chicken breast, ½ onion chopped, 8 button mushrooms, 2 pieces chopped bacon, 1 glass red wine, bisto powder and water salt and pepper
2 carrots chopped, greens 1kg pealed chopped potatoes butter and milk.

You could prepare the veg in advance to save time

DESSERT – Award for the best Tatin
10 apples Granny smiths, 100 g caster sugar, 100g butter
1 sheet ready roll puff pastry.

 

Perthshire Rugby Awards 2020

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UPDATE:
An alternative online interactive event is being held on Friday 29th May at 7:30pm instead. Login details will be sent out via section heads. Please note formal attire still expected (at least what can be seen on camera).

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Rugby stopped abruptly earlier this year but there is still lots to celebrate from the 2019-20 season.
The last season has been testing on & off the rugby pitch for Perthshire. Our Club values of Sportsmanship, Pride, Respect and Inclusion have shone through and brought some success. Now is the time to look back and recognise some of the players, teams, supporters and members who have excelled this last year.
The nominations for this years’ awards are:
Senior Section
Colts’ Player of the Year:
Adam Mellis, Aedan Milne, Arran Whittle
Young Player of the Year:
James Mair, Alasdair Nisbet, Kieran Ramsay
Most Improved Player:
Andrew Jack, Jack McIntosh, Alasdair Nisbet
2XV Player of the Year:
Rabson Chipakupaku, Rhys Darlington, Chris Wallace
Players’ Player of the Year:
Ewen MacDonald, James Mair, Mat Rae
Player of the Year:
Ross Angus, James Mair, Mat Rae

Women’s Section
Most Improved Player:
Lydia McGinley, Suzanne Rennie, Lynn Robertson
Players’ Player of the Year:
Lydia McGinley, Lynne Stewart, Paula Watson
Player of the Year:
Sarah Hogwood, Heather Kirkman, Lydia McGinley

Whole Club
Mini Team of the Year:
P5, P6, P7
Team of the Year:
U13, U16, Women
Club Person of the Year:
To be announced on the night

Well done to all those nominated.
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1st XV NEW SEASON COACHING TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

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Perthshire are delighted to announce their coaching team for the new season.

Far from spending the enforced break taking time off, Head Coach Alan Clark and his management team have strengthened their team with the addition of one of Caledonia’s most respected coaches.

Craig Ormiston brings a wealth of experience and a winning mindset to the club, having had senior club rugby success with Blairgowrie RFC over a 2-season stint, leading them to 32 wins with only 2 losses. He is also a Perthshire man at heart, having both represented the club 1st XV for several years as a player and coached at U18 level.

Craig Ormiston commented, “I am excited about returning to coach at Perthshire. Alan, Mark and I have spoken at length about the season ahead and I am just keen to get stuck in and get on with the work.”
Alan Clark said, “We already have the most experienced and highly qualified senior coaching team in Tayside, but we are constantly looking to improve and give ourselves that crucial point of difference. Craig’s approach and coaching mindset will certainly give us that in the coming season. Our current group of Mark Coupar, Dave Lewis and Greig Mason are excited to see what he will bring.

For Perthshire it’s about making sure we offer our players the very best experience we can. The coaching setup is just one of those elements. We also give players access to leisure facilities across Perth & Kinross, including a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facility at Bells Sports Centre with dedicated coaching support. Add this to the social side and it’s not difficult to see why the club is so highly rated within Scottish Rugby.”

All players, of any ability and experience, are welcome to come and join Perthshire. New and returning players keen to play 1st or 2nd XV rugby are encouraged to contact Alan Clark (headcoach@perthshire-rfc.co.uk or fill out the contact form) and get involved with the exciting season ahead.