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Celebration of Perthshire Rugby in 2022-23

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Record attendance at Club Annual Awards Night!

The Salutation Hotel was packed on Friday 26th May when players, members, supporters, coaches and parents from across Perthshire Rugby came together to celebrate the end of the 2022-23 season and find out who had won in each of the award categories. With 132 tickets sold this was the largest dinner in memory!

Outgoing Club Captain Ewan “Macca” MacKessack-Leitch hosted the evening and after a brief welcome; look at the trophies won during the season by teams from across the Club; and a game of “Play Your Cards Right” run by the incoming Club Captain Rhys Darlington (despite some dodgy shuffling); the meal was served and everyone was ready for a night of pride, laughter, cheers and applause.

Kicking the awards off, Cameron Craig won the Colts’ Player of the Year. Despite injury, he was a constant at training and support for his teammates, rugby is more than just 80 minutes put on the pitch. Then in for the first time the U18 Girls’ Player of the Year was awarded, Anna Lily Suttie a deserving winner amongst strong competition from her teammates. Next up, Tom Colvin collected Young Player of the Year after a determined season commuting from Edinburgh and working on his skillset.

Then the Most Improved Player awards for the Women went to Katie Bromley who took up the sport this year, became a crucial component of the lineout and has excelled generally; and for the Men, Simon McGarry impressed the coaches with his progress and growth into a true leader on the pitch, after making the switch into the back row. Veteran Angus Macpherson got the nod for 2XV Player of the Year as a stalwart leader and continuing to put in performances belying his years.

The players cast their votes for the next award, Anna Davies, received the Women’s Players’ Player of the Year Award; recognising her drive to get the best of out her teammates around her. While James Mair topped the poll for Mens’ Players’ Player of the Year, after dogged and determined performances throughout the season.

The Coach of the Year Award was won by Chris Ayres, Head Coach of the U16 Boys, who has really driven his team forward over many years spanning Mini & Midi sections including winning the Saltire Energy Caledonia Shield this season.

Mini Team of the year was won by the ever improving and exciting U10s who always demonstrate Perthshire values. The Team of the Year went to U18 Girls in recognition of their victory in the National Shield Final at Murrayfield and the number of players who were selected for the U18 Scotland Squad.

The Women’s season review was then delivered by Co-Captains Heather McKenzie & Alex Ward; telling the story of how they surprised all expectation to reach the National Bowl Final. Head Coach Iona Coutts next presented the Women’s Player of the Year trophy to Alex Ward who has had a phenomenal season.

James Mair was then named 1XV Player for the Year, very well deserved for an unrelenting season where he took over as Captain by the end and led from the front in tackle and try count!

Alan Clark, in his final act as Head Coach, reviewed the past year and his record at Perthshire over 9 years: covering the good & the bad and also giving some advice for other coaches. As a thank you from his players, he was presented with a bottle of single malt and card & ball signed by numerous players past & present.

Finally, the last award of the night Club Person of the Year was awarded to Lynn Robertson. She was part of the Women’s squad that made it all the way to Murrayfield and has put in a huge shift with the EagleEye magazine – when deadlines were tight or edits needed she got them done.

As well as Alan Clark standing down, long time Team Manager Mark Coupar, is also leaving the Senior Section. His has been a long shift in various roles at Perthshire, in recognition of this, at the AGM the night before he was elected an Honorary Life Member of Perthshire RFC.

Thank you to all Perthshire players, coaches, parents, volunteers, supporters & members who have been with us this season; the night demonstrated what it is about Perthshire Rugby that makes it such a special club to be part of!

Full List of Award Winners:

Men’s Section
Colts’ Player of the Year: Cameron Craig
Young Player of the Year: Tom Colvin
Most Improved Player: Simon McGarry
2XV Player of the Year: Angus Macpherson
Players’ Player of the Year: James Mair
Player of the Year: James Mair

Women’s Section
U18 Girls’ Player of the Year: Anna Lily Suttie
Most Improved Player: Katie Bromley
Players’ Player of the Year: Anna Davies
Player of the Year: Alex Ward

Whole Club
Coach of the Year: Chris Ayres
Mini Team of the Year: U10s
Team of the Year: U18 Girls
Club Person of the Year: Lynn Robertson

Photographs by Rach Cameron.

Invitation to the Perthshire End of Season Awards Dinner

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Tickets on sale NOW!

The 2022-23 season is coming to its conclusion, with success and excitement on & off the pitch. To celebrate all players, coaches, members and supporters are invited to the annual Awards Dinner. Its an evening not to missed with 14 awards to be announced and presented on the night across the whole of Perthshire Rugby Club.

Look out for the nominations being announced over the coming weeks on the website and social media.

It will be held in the Salutation Hotel, 34 South Street, Perth on Friday 26th May 2023. Arriving from 7pm to be seated by 7:30pm.

Tickets at £40 per head, can be obtained via the Club webshop for tables of 8. Alternatively, they can be bought in cash given to the Club Captain Ewan MacKessack-Leitch. Closing date for ticket sales is Monday 15th May.

Players from the U18s can claim a £10 discount off their ticket. Details of how to buy these will come from your Team Manager as they are NOT available online.

The menu will be: Lentil soup (v); Steak Pie with seasonal vegetables and potatoes; Sticky Toffee Pudding with pouring cream. To advise of preferred table seating and dietary requirements (vegetarian/vegan alternative available) please write in the “Order Notes.” All other queries please e-mail: clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

See you there for a great evening to end the 2022-23 season!

Awards Night Successes Across Perthshire Rugby

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Great night where 15 awards were presented and all PRFC were winners!

The Salutation Hotel was packed on Friday 27th May when players, members, supporters, coaches and parents from across Perthshire Rugby came together to celebrate the end of the 2021-22 season and find out who had won in each of the award categories.

Club Captain Ewan “Macca” MacKessack-Leitch hosted the evening and after a brief welcome, game of Heads & Tails and toast to the Club the meal was served and everyone was ready for a night of pride, laughter, cheers, singing and lots of applause.

Kicking the awards off, Ben Cameron won the Colts’ Player of the Year, an exciting player the whole year he made an impact too at the end of the season playing for the 2XV. Next up Aidan Watson collected Young Player of the Year after a season of consistently good performances in the backline. Then the Most Improved Player awards for the Men went to Rhys Darlington, in the year he has broken through from the 2XV into the 1XV, and for the Women, Lynn Robertson continued to impress the coaches with her progress picking this award up for the second time.

For 2XV Player of the Year, Arran Sheach got the nod gaining this award for stepping up to the role of Captain in the latter stages of the league and helping inspire the team to a winning streak at the end. The players cast their votes for the next award, Iona Coutts, receiving the Women’s Players’ Player of the Year Award; this bodes well for her taking on the role as Head Coach next season. In what was a very close vote, Angus Walker topped the poll for Men’s Players’ Player of the Year.

The Coach of the Year Award was new this season. Inaugurated to recognise excellence amongst coaches within the Club, this was won by Graham Binnie for his roles both in the U16 Girls, establishing the team and winning silverware at Murrayfield, and with the U14 Boys.

After the Women’s Season Review, Campbell Watson was presented with a Special Recognition Award from the Club to thank him for all the work he has done to re-establish the Women’s team and build them up to competitive fixtures again, in addition to all the coaching he has provided over many years in the Midi and now Senior teams.

With the return to competitive season some teams in Perthshire have stood out. Mini Team of the year was won by the ever improving and exciting P6s who always demonstrate Perthshire values. The Team of the Year went to U15 Boys who have grown up and developed as players & a team to become runners-up in the Caledonia Youth Cup Final.

Now it was time for the Player of the Year awards. In the Women’s Section this went to Heather McKenzie as she has put her all into the matches played and taken on board what the coaches have said to get better & better. In the 1XV Angus Walker, “made it a double,” adding Player of the Year to the Players’ Player he won earlier. The coaches were in agreement, Angus’ dedication and hard work at training, S&C, in the gym and on matchdays made him stand out; performances have only got better and opposition now hate to play against him.

Next in a surprise, the U16 Girls were presented with a Special Recognition Award from the Club to commend them for their performance as part of the Tayside Girls team that contested 2 finals and winning the U16 Girl’s National Shield. Coach Graham Binnie, collecting on behalf of the team, cannot wait to present the players with the trophy as he was so proud of the efforts they had made and success gained this year.

Finally the last award of the night Club Person of the Year, in a twist he didn’t see coming, was awarded to Ewan “MacKer” MacKessack-Leitch. This was the popular choice all in the room standing to applaud in recognition of the COVID-19 protocols, gumshields for senior players, match reports, leadership on & off the pitch and showing the best of Perthshire values: Sportsmanship, Pride, Respect and Inclusion.

The night ended on a high with new appointed Director of Rugby Graham “Smudge” Smith introduced to the Club and having a few minutes to described his excitement and positive vision for a growing and ever successful Perthshire Rugby Club.

That was it! What a night, congratulations to all the nominees and winners. Thank you to all Perthshire players, coaches, parents, volunteers, supporters & members who have been with us this season; we restarted and played rugby again with smiles on our faces and pride in our hearts! Onwards to better things in a few months’ time when preseason 2022-23 begins.

 

Full List of Award Winners:

Senior Section
Colts’ Player of the Year: Ben Cameron
Young Player of the Year: Aidan Watson
Most Improved Player: Rhys Darlington
2XV Player of the Year: Arran Sheach
Players’ Player of the Year: Angus Walker
Player of the Year: Angus Walker

Women’s Section
Most Improved Player: Lynn Robertson
Players’ Player of the Year: Iona Coutts
Player of the Year: Heather McKenzie

Whole Club
Special Recognition Awards: Campbell Watson;   U16 Girls.
Coach of the Year: Graham Binnie
Mini Team of the Year: P6
Team of the Year: U15 Boys
Club Person of the Year: Ewan MacKessack-Leitch

Invitation to the Perthshire End of Season Awards Dinner

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Tickets on sale NOW!

The 2021-22 season has nearly concluded, what a year of ups & downs on & off the pitch. To celebrate all players, coaches, parents, members and supporters are invited to the annual Awards Dinner. Its an evening not to missed with 12 awards to be announced and presented on the night across the whole Perthshire Rugby Club.

Look out for the nominations being announced over the coming weeks on the website and social media.

It will be held in the Salutation Hotel, 34 South Street, Perth on Friday 27th May 2022. Arriving from 7pm to be seated by 7:30pm.

Tickets at £40 per head, can be obtained via the Club webshop and tables will seat 8 people. Alternatively, they can be bought in cash given to the Club Captain Ewan MacKessack-Leitch. Closing date for ticket sales is 16th May.

Concessions and Colts can claim a £10 discount off their ticket. As a thank you for all your hard work over the season Club coaches can claim this discount. Please ask your Section Head for the discount code for the webshop.

The menu will be: Lentil soup (v); Roast sirloin of Scottish beef, red wine gravy with vegetables and potatoes; Sticky toffee pudding; Tea or coffee with dark chocolate mints. To advise of preferred table seating and dietary requirements (vegetarian/vegan alternative available) please write in the “Order Notes.” All other queries please e-mail: clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

Discounted room rates for guests will be available from the Salutation Hotel. Details to follow.

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.

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.

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.