Summer training

Training starts up at the end of July through August, just for some fun and to blow off the cobwebs. It will be on Tuesdays from 18:00-19:00 Junior Pitch, Underhill Park. 31 July: JB/PL 7 Aug: JB/AC 14 Aug: JB/GF 21 Aug: AC 28 Aug: AC/GF It is the holiday season, but if you want a run-around the coaches will be there. Focus will be on learning the rules for the 15 aside game. We'll send out a Teamer for each date, just to get a feel for the numbers. We do have space for new players so bring them along to summer training if you know of anyone. Funday There is also the Mumbles RFC fun day on Saturday 25 August. There is an opportunity for the U12 (that's us) to play 10:00-10:30. So we'll send a teamer out to see who is available. Fixtures First scheduled game of season is on Sunday 2 September vs Lougher at home. Depending on how training goes over summer, we may consider shifting if the coaches are not happy with preparation, particularly with the 8 man scrums.

Presentation Night Wed 30 May

Just a reminder that our presentation night is in the rugby club this Wednesday starting at 18:30. Today is the Pirates' last chance to vote for their player of the year, text me before the end of the day on Monday. Don't forget that I also need two passport sized photos for the new registration forms. thanks

Ospreys Semi Final Playoff, Friday 11th May

The Ospreys have been guaranteed a home tie in the end of season play-offs following the draw between the Scarlets and Munster in Llanelli on Saturday night, so let's pack out the Liberty Stadium and have a fantastic night.


As is the case with all knockout fixtures in both the Heineken Cup and RaboDirect PRO12, these matches are not covered by the season-ticket as the fixtures are tournament hosted outside of the regular season, and not Ospreys hosted fixtures.

Adults £10 – U16s FREE.

K.O. 7.35pm

Grant Broad (U9s) has kindly offered to get hold of tickets for the junior teams, so please let me know by Tuesday 8 May if you want any. To collect tickets meet @ 6.45pm Friday in porch/foyer of Harvester bar/restaurant.

Have A Good Summer

Many thanks from all the coaches to the players and parents. Text will follow about an end of season event.

Game Off Today Sun 29th April

we'll be in touch about a replacement end of season event

Last Game of Season v New Dock Stars Away

We have been fortunate in finding a replacement fixture to get our last piece of action before the Summer break. Please reply to teamer if available or not. meet 10.30, NDS, Llanelli Trostre Rd, Llanelli, Dyfed SA15 1JY Tel: 01554 773369

Club News

The Contenders...
... are playing at the rugby club this Saturday (28th April) - free entry, music starts about 8:30. The under 14s are hosting a touring side from Telford, so it promises to be quite a lively night. The match against Telford kicks off at 11:00 at underhill on the Sunday.

Junior AGM
The next junior meeting will take place on Monday 30th April at the clubhouse at 7.15,agenda to follow. Apart from the normal business we will discuss the progress of the future of Underhill Park and the Jimmy Cracker 7s. All members of your team support are welcome to attend.

No training Tues24th but match Sunday 29th v New Dock Stars

Pembroke&Bluestone 2012

Given the different size and ages of family groups the itinery is ultra flexible and minimalist!

No set plans for Friday pm, lodges will be near each other so easy to meet up, I expect many will want to sample the wave pool, slides and magic river of Blue Lagoon (free entry, shuts 9pm)
And some may want to investigate the onsite pub facilities after.

Saturday

A large group mostly U 13 s is setting off to Oakwood @ 1130 (group discount kids £11, adults 16), everyone welcome, do not need to have pre-booked

15.30 Big group of u11s doing WOODLAND WARRIORS (laser zone meets outdoor paintball), space available everyone welcome, contact Ceri for more details

Sunday: Meet 10.30 at Pembroke RFC (about a 20 minute drive away from Bluestone) for 11am kick off, then free for rest of day, stay until Monday if you can!

Directions to Pembroke RFC, Crickmarren Field, Upper Lamphey Road, Pembroke SA71 4AY
from Bluestone turn right onto the A4075 then right where it meets the A477, then left on the A4075 again all signposted to Pembroke. On arriving in Pembroke take the first exit off the first roundabout onto Upper Lamphey Rd and Crickmarren Field is on the left within a few hundred metres.

Training 1730 junior pitch

Bluestone update

Check out the Mumbles 99ers blog for details of the Bluestone trip.
http://www.mumbles99ers.blogspot.co.uk/

Pirates v Pontarddulais Bishopston Meet 10.15

I hope everyone enjoyed Easter break and is keen to get back in action for the last couple of weeks. We have a home match against Bont this Sunday and an away match against Pembroke +/- another next Sunday 22nd with 9 Pirates staying at Bluestone and others coming down on the day. On Saturday 21st we will go to Oakwood for the day and of couse everyone is welcome to join us whether staying down or not.

One disappointment is Clifton have cancelled for the 29th April so the plans for an end of Season event that day are on hold unless another fixture can be found (Mumbles minis had pulled out of the Penclawdd festival to accomodate the touring team and this is also now full). Remember to order Autumn international tickets!

No training today Tue 10th as most away, match on Sun 15th@ Bish v

Sun ko time to follow

No Training Tuesday

No training on Tuesday. Also Porthcawl have scratched the game on Sunday as they can't raise a team.

Pembroke Tour

plans to spend Saturday in Oakwood, everyone welcome, whether staying in Bluestone or not. Group ticket discounts available, let me know by end of Tuesday if you would like tickets and how many.

Team check for Sunday

If you are planning on coming on Sunday can you respond to the Teamer, or text me on 07767 408369.

Bridgend Athletic v Mumbles Pirates, 1 April 10:30 kick-off

Away at Bridgend Athletic on Sunday morning, 10:00 am meeting. Below are directions:

Address for the club:
Bridgend Athletic RFC
12 Ewenny Road
Bridgend
CF313HP
01656 652263

But their playing fields are near:

Bridgend recreation centre
Angel Street
Bridgend
CF314AH

You can park in the recreation centre. The playing grounds are situated behind the recreation centre, on the other side off the river, over the bridge to Newbridge fields.

We only have 9 yes for the Teamer and 3 no sp please can you confirm so we know that we're taking a full team.

530 junior carpark pich tues 27 TRAINING

Next two weeks.

Our next two weeks are:

Away at Bridgend Athletic on Sunday 1st April and
Home against Portcawl on 8th April (Easter Sunday).

We've sent out a Teamer text to check numbers. Le me know f you don't get it as a few have been going awry.

Clocks go forward

10.30 kick-off clocks go forward tonight!