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Level 4 Return to Rugby at Perthshire

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Training resumes on the North Inch from Saturday 20th March.

New Scottish Rugby guidance was published last week which paves the way for limited training to start again this weekend! Team managers and coaches will be in contact to confirm the training time(s) and pitch location for each team.

There are some rule changes that can be seen in the graphic, a summary are below. Otherwise it will be similar to before: hand sanitiser, equipment cleaning, pre-registration, Symptom Checker, Check-In/Out, no congregating, arrive & leave promptly. Remember the EAGLES Rules!

Children ages 11 & under:
• Touch Rugby (all formats).
• Maximum 30 people, in a bubble this including coaches.
• Coaches must remain physically distanced from all players & other coaches.
• Balls can be used (cleaned/sanitised before and after use).
• Max 1 parent/guardian can stay to observe their child train – they must maintain physical distancing at all times.
• Please note any child in P7 who is aged 12 cannot take part in this level of training.

Youth & Adult (ages 12 & over)
• Physically distanced non-contact rugby can resume.
• Non-contact does NOT allow touch rugby.
• Players and coaches must always stay >2m apart.
• Up to 15 people in a bubble, including coaches.
• Balls may be used and shared, hand hygiene and ball cleaning essential.
• No other equipment permitted.
• Max 1 parent/guardian can stay to observe their child train – they must maintain physical distancing at all times.

The Sports-Train App is essential for training to be safe & compliant with the guidelines. So please can all members check they can login to Sports-Train? If you have lost your login or are having issues DO NOT SET UP A NEW ACCOUNT instead e-mail clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

Everyone at the Club can play their part to create a COVID-19 safe and enjoyable return to rugby. It has been some time since last trained together so make the most of it and don’t forget to have fun! Any questions can be directed to your Team Manager, COVID-19 Team Lead or Coaches. The Club COVID-19 Safety Co-ordinator is Ewan MacKessack-Leitch.

New players welcome too! Senior men please contact Head Coach Alan Clark, for all other sections contact Director of Rugby Sam Mountain.

For a more in-depth account of the COVID-19 policies & procedures a full range of resources, risk assessments and protocols (aimed at the Team Leads but feel free to browse) are available on the COVID-19 page.

Follow “E A G L E S” Every Training Session

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To keep training COVID-19 safe remember to follow E A G L E S.

Dear Perthshire Rugby players, parents and coaches,

We have been back training on the North Inch for 12 weeks under the new COVID-19 rules. It has been great to see so many keen players having fun and taking part in a COVID-19 safe manner, following the procedures & guidance in place since August. However, “complacency is the enemy of success” so please, as the virus is spreading again, we must keep up the good work.

It has been brought to my attention there have recently been some lapses, so to keep us right here are the EAGLES rules:

  • EVERY player must pre-book for training and arrive on time.
  • AVOID training if you or anyone in your household has symptoms or you have been told to self-isolate.
  • GO straight to your pitch for Check in on the App.
  • LEAVE immediately after Check-out from training, exit the pitch, no congregating and keep 2m distance from other households.
  • EACH child may only have 1 parent down to watch training who MUST stay off the pitch and keep 2m distance from all other parents.
  • SOCIAL distancing of 2m when not taking part in training.

Thank you for your co-operation and compliance with EAGLES. We can only continue if we create a safe environment for training. Do not get upset if someone else from the Club reminds you of EAGLES, we are in this together and ultimately we must keep to these rules to allow training to continue safely.

Yours sincerely,

Ewan C MacKessack-Leitch
Club Captain and COVID-19 Safety Co-ordinator | Perthshire Rugby

For a more in-depth account of the COVID-19 policies & procedures a full range of resources, risk assessments and protocols (aimed at the Team Leads but feel free to browse) are available on the COVID-19 page.

Friday Night Veterans Fitness Touch

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Every Friday night 6:30-7:30pm at the North Inch.

Perthshire has seen the return to training of most teams and now it is time for the Veterans! Following all the COVID-19 rules for rugby these fun touch rugby sessions are starting on Friday 2nd October.

Dust off your boots and join in with up to 20 players (that’s more than 6!) for the hour. To book your place please sign up on the Sports-Train App the Club code is pert2438a.
However, if you already have an account as a coach/player in another team then you do not need to sign up again. Please e-mail Macker and he will add you on to the Veterans Squad within the App.

Any questions please direct them to Jeremy Wares or Sam Mountain.

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

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.

150 YEARS GAME GALLERY

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A new photo gallery has been added to the website with a selection of photos taken at the 150 YEARS COMMEMORATIVE GAME between Perthshire Rugby President’s Invitational XV v Army in Scotland.

Click here to view the Gallery.

Alternatively, use the Navigation Menu: Info > Gallery

Perthshire Golden Eagles 2019-20

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Calling all Perthshire Golden Eagles.

Perthshire Rugby wish to increase playing opportunities for players over 35 (Vets) in Season 2019-20

So, if you are an ex-player, looking to keep playing but outwit league rugby or looking to try something new, Vets Rugby with Perthshire Golden Eagles is for you!

Vets Rugby can be played in a variety of forms of the game: 15s, 10s, X-Rugby 7s, Beach Rugby, Touch or Golden Oldies but the social aspect of the game is the most important!

We are delighted that Callum MacKinnon will be running Perthshire Golden Eagles in Season 2019-20 and he can be contacted on goldeneagles@perthshire-rfc.co.uk if you have any questions.

If you are interested in playing Vets Rugby at Perthshire or being involved in rugby in a different way please take a moment to complete the survey below:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/H7K9ZCG

 Kind Regards
Perthshire Rugby Development Team