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BIG NIGHT IN HIGHLIGHTS

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More than 3 hours of entertainment condensed into 2x 12 minute episodes.

Last week Jeremy Wares & MacKer assembled a team from Perthshire Rugby to produce an unforgettable evening of entertainment for the whole Club to enjoy. If you missed out or want to relive the best bits, the highlights are published for you here.

Episode 1: Play Your Cards Right, Wrong to be Right, Heats A & B of the Masked Singer plus News & Weather updates.

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Episode 2: Heat C and the Final of the Masked Singer, the Omelette Showdown, Iron Guts Challenge, plus more News & Weather (including an explosive interview).

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Huge thanks to all involved: Rhys Darlington, Dave Lewis, Heather Kirkman, Aidan Watson, Georgina Adams, Suzanne Rennie, Mat Rae, Campbell Watson and of course both Jeremy and Makka for putting the thing together and running the show!

Join the BIG NIGHT IN

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Stay at home and get involved with the Perthshire Rugby BIG NIGHT IN on Saturday 6:30pm-late. The evening’s entertainment is for all the family and not to be missed.

There are many fun rounds some to watch, some are interactive and we welcome your active participation!

The Zoom invite code will be sent to you by your Section lead. If you haven’t received it but want to join in please e-mail clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk for the link.

It starts with Rhys Darlington for the first round of Play Your Cards Right, then the Mini Section test themselves at Wrong to be Right hosted by Aidan Watson & Georgina Adams. Up next Jeremy Wares will spare no criticism as he adjudicates the Omelette Showdown: speed, quality and consistency are the key!

Throughout the first half Mat Rae & Suzanne Rennie channel their inner Ant & Dec to host the 12 contestants over 3 heats and a final in the Masked Singer. You vote LIVE for the winner on the night! Can you guess who’s that behind the mask?

After the 9pm watershed the Iron Guts Challenge begins, a set of tasks set by Campbell Watson that would put Hercules to shame – those who have volunteered will battle it out for the title!

The evening will be punctuated with regular News bulletins from Dave Lewis and Heather with the Weather. There might be some surprises too!

DISCLAIMER
Please note the event is “family friendly” until 9pm which should be just after the final of the Masked Singer. After this time content comes with a parental advisory. The watershed will be clearly announced before and when it passes by the News Desk.
The evening will be recorded for a highlights video, if you don’t wish to appear you are welcome to keep your camera off but this may affect your ability to participate fully in some rounds.

We hope you can join us for what promises to be a fun night that brings Perthshire Rugby together.

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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.

Sky’s the Limit for New 1XV Captain

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Mat Rae sees potential and aims to lead the Eagles to the top.

Perthshire 1XV have appointed Mat Rae as their new Captain for the remainder of this season and going forward to 2021-22. Mat started his rugby in the Perthshire Midi section before progressing to the Seniors where he has played over 11 years, including as part of the league winning team in 2013-14 and was the 1XV Player of the Year 2020.

He is ambitious for the next campaign, whenever it can begin, and is enthused about the prospective team he will lead – with a strong current core to be augmented by an exciting crop of Colts coming up after the summer and new players joining.

Following confirmation of his selection Mat said, “I couldn’t believe it when Clarky asked me! It’s been something I’ve wanted to do since I started playing. When I joined the Senior section there were a lot of older inspirational guys who played, many who now still come down to support. I’d love to give them and the wider Club good games to watch and to feel like the Club is moving in the right direction.”

“To get there I’d love to have the lads as physically and mentally prepared as possible. Clarky’s Rugby School and Val taking our S&C classes over Zoom are getting us in shape. We’ve discussed tactics and decided how we want to play as a squad and as players we’re keeping each other motivated despite the difficulties of lockdown.”

Head Coach Alan Clark is sure Mat will rise to the challenge saying, “Mat was the obvious choice for 1XV Captain this year for me. Over the past 2-3 seasons he’s really developed into a leader on and off the pitch. He has the respect of coaches and players alike and wears his jersey with pride every time he puts it on. What’s also abundantly clear to is the way he cares about the Perthshire family – something he’s proven time and again over the past 18 months. I’m personally very excited about what Mat can bring to the job!

Mat takes over the captaincy from Ryan Miller who has returned to Jedburgh. Thanking him for his 7 years with the Eagles (4 as 1XV Captain) Clarky said, “Ryan has been a terrific captain, player and friend since he came to Perthshire. Having someone with a similar rugby background as captain since I became Head Coach has been great for me and Ryan has been massively supportive of what we’ve been trying to do with the Men’s squad. As a captain Ryan leaves us in a better place than we have been for a number of years and I’d like to thank him for the time and effort he’s put in to building a positive culture with our young squad. I wish him, Lucy and Ruaridh all the best for whatever comes next!”

Looking forward to the return of training, then matches, Mat is in bullish mood, “Individually we have a huge amount of talent and potential, if we can link together and play as a team, I believe we can do a lot of damage. There’s no reason why we can’t win the majority, if not all, our games!”

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 and get involved with the exciting season ahead.

Big Night In Launch

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Stay at home, get involved, join the Big Night In on Saturday 27th March! The all-star cast is assembled for a not-to-be-missed evening of laughs, talent, singing, guts and weather brought to you by the Perthshire family.

Compered by our very own Club Captain “MacKer” the evening’s entertainment includes:

Play Your Cards Right with Rhys Darlington
– Open to all to play on the night!

The Perthshire Talent Show hosted by Sam Mountain
– Open to all Minis & Midis.
– Enter a 30-40s video of your talent: music, dancing, magic, juggling, rugby skills, whatever you can show off!
– E-mail to clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

The Masked Singer presented by Mat “Bieber” Rae & Suzanne Rennie
– Open to all club members!
– Contestants submit your character name, photo of the masked singer(s), 2x 30-40s video singing different songs and a separate 10s reveal video.
– Send to clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

The Omelette Showdown with Michelin Starred chef Jeremy Wares
– Get your 3 eggs, butter and pans ready!
– E-mail Jeremy Wares manager2008@perthshire-rfc.co.uk to enter.

Iron Guts Challenge set by Campbell Watson
– Seniors, Women, Coaches and Parents only!
– E-mail Campbell Watson cccperthshirerugby@btinternet.com to enter.

Regular News bulletins from Dave Lewis and Heather with the Weather!

Not to be missed, we NEED YOUR SUBMISSIONS NOW to take part. Deadline for Talent Show and Masked Singer videos is midnight on Sunday 14th March.

Big Night In Call for Participants

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COMING SOON TO YOUR LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN/BEDROOM

In March (Saturday TBC) Perthshire Rugby invites the whole Club to join the 🎆BIG NIGHT IN🎇
🃏Play Your Cards Right 🎴
🗿The Masked Singer🎤
🍳Cook Show Omelette Showdown⏱
🏉Sporting Challenges💪
🎭Talent Show

We need YOU to volunteer to take part in the evening of entertainment from across the club. There are spaces for: hosts of each round, participants (masked singers, talent show entrants, cooks, contestants) in the contests and IT wizards to help run the show. 💻🎱🏆🎵

If you can help or want to take part contact Jeremy Wares manager2008@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

Once there’s enough people on board the date and times will be announced.

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.

Instructions for Players as Training Returns to Perthshire

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A simple guide to follow to be ready for the return of rugby on the North Inch.

Stage 3 outdoor training is now permitted for all sections of the Club. Most teams have had one run out already, following feedback from that, here are instructions so training is COVID-19 safe and runs smoothly.

We are using the Sports-Train App for managing training. You must have this installed and be registered with your team. The correct team code can be obtained from your Team Lead. For instructions on setting up your account and registering child players see: https://sports-train.com/return-to-play.php

If you haven’t already done so the Scottish Rugby e-learning course is highly recommended.

This is a video walk-through of what to do and expect for every Stage 3 training session, each of the steps are listed below.

Please note players are allocated to a training “bubble” of a maximum of 15 people. Throughout Stage 3 players should only train with others from the same bubble.

Before Training

  • Every bubble has a designated time and pitch to train on. Know which bubble you are in and where you will be training.
  • Only confirm attendance for sessions of your bubble. On the parent App these are marked as a “reserved” place.
  • On the day you must have completed the COVID-19 Symptom checker and show no symptoms.
  • If you have any of the symptoms then you cannot train, instead you should self-isolate and request a coronavirus test immediately by visiting www.NHSinform.scot/test-and-protect

Check-in to Training

  • Come to training already changed and bring your own water bottle.
  • Bell’s is closed so there is no access to changing rooms or toilets.
  • Have your phone available (or parent to attend with phone) so that if there are errors on the App these can be corrected.
  • Arrive no more than 5 minutes before your session starts.
  • Go straight to your pitch and the check-in station.
  • The Coach/Team Lead will check you in using the App and give you some hand sanitiser.
  • Please DO NOT CHECK-IN YOURSELF on the App, this must be done at pitch side by the Coach/Team Lead.
  • Put your water bottle and any other kit (this should be minimal) at one of the cones on the top right side of the pitch.

During Training

  • Before & after breaks leave the active area at the middle right where the sanitising station is.
  • Always use the alcohol gel as you leave and enter the active area.
  • Do not share water bottles.
  • Social distancing of 2m must be maintained when not actively training.

Check-out of Training

  • Once the session is over collect your water bottle & kit.
  • The Coach/Team Lead will check you out on the App and give you some hand sanitiser.
  • Please DO NOT CHECK-OUT YOURSELF on the App, this must be done at pitch side by the Coach/Team Lead.
  • Exit immediately down the right side of the pitch.
  • Head straight home, do not congregate around the North Inch.

There are 2 hard rules, don’t get caught out!
1. Symptom check must be green (negative) or you cannot train.
2. No registration – no participation.

Everyone at the Club can play their part to create a COVID-19 safe and enjoyable return to rugby. It has been a long time since we were last allowed to train 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.

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