Cumnock 12 v 45 Marr

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Cumnock 12 v 45 Marr 22/08/90

Cumnock made the short trip to Troon to take on an ambitious Marr side in the final pre-season match before the start of the league season next weekend. The young side were determined to take another step forward after winning both of their previous warm up matches. However, Marr were equally determined not to be upset by a team from the league below and started very strongly with powerful running from their centres resulting in Cumnock conceding two early tries.

At this point in previous seasons Cumnock tended to fold when faced with such obviously strong opposition and allow teams to run up scores more commonly found in cricket. This season, however, promises to be different with Marr suddenly finding their attempts to increase their lead being thwarted by Cumnock’s defence led by forwards Stuart Hunter and Murray Phillip, making his debut for the 1XV, as well as fine covering tackles out wide by Alan Haynes and Conner Nisbet.

Despite this, Marr managed to squeeze in two more opportunistic tries, thanks mainly to their dominance of possession. Cumnock finally got off the mark when half backs Scott Houston and Kyle Johnson tidied up a Marr kick before releasing centre Mark Bennett from deep inside his own half. Bennett stepped past some bewildered Marr defenders before sprinting down the right touchline to beat the covering defence to finish off a trademark long range try in the corner. Johnson missed the difficult conversion but Cumnock finally had points on the board. Marr then added another try of their own just before half time.

Cumnock came flying out of the blocks in the second half, putting pressure on Marr both in attack and defence. Particularly impressive was the scrum with young props Craig Greer and Donald Hunter preventing Marr from getting the easy ball they had enjoyed in the first half. This led to Cumnock opening the scoring after pressure from Haynes and Dougie Elliot led to a loose Marr pass, gratefully gathered by wing Gregor McMillan who tore home unopposed between the posts. Johnson added the extra points.

This led to a long spell of Cumnock setting up camp deep inside Marr territory with a series of scrums five metres out from the try line. Strong scrummaging from Cumnock kept Marr on the back foot but a combination of committed Marr defence and inexplicably pedantic refereeing meant Cumnock failed to make their pressure count. Both David Kerr and Jamie Thomson were held up over the line and Craig Greer put the ball down for what he felt was a try only to find he had scored on the five metre line. Marr managed to escape when a Cumnock line out throw was called as not straight by the referee and disappointingly Marr managed to break out and score.

Cumnock then spent the rest of the game determined to hold out against a rejuvenated Marr side. Fine defence from Tony Foster as well as committed rucking from Cumnock’s forwards and backs alike meant that it looked like Cumnock would be able to prevent Marr from increasing their lead. Unfortunately Marr managed to finally break down the Cumnock defence with a fine solo try from their speedy winger with the last play of the game.

Man of the match was Donald Hunter for an excellent display of scrummaging which bodes well for the new season.

Overall, Cumnock could take a lot from this difficult match against a well organised Marr side who are expecting to compete for victory in their league. The second half performance was especially impressive with Marr on the back foot for long spells.

Team
Craig Greer, Paul Miller, Donald Hunter, Kevin Brady, Murray Phillip, Stuart Hunter, David Kerr, Jamie Thomson, Scott Houston, Kyle Johnson, Gregor McMillan, Mark Bennett, Dougie Elliot, Alan Haynes, Conner Nisbet, Andy McCrorie, Blair McMillan, Tony Foster, Ross Black

Cumnock kick off their league season next Saturday at 3pm against Strathendrick at Broomfield

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Thanks to David Kerr for Report.

Honours even Cumnock vrs Hyndland

Cumnock 2^nd XV 26 - Hyndland 1^st XV 26

The 2XV welcomed Hyndland to Broomfield on Saturday as the build up to the new league season continued. The visitors were a couple of players short due to work commitments, so Steven Taylor and Roger Thomson (in his first game for several years) volunteered to play for Hyndland.

The game started well for the visitors as they put the hosts under a lot of pressure with good driving play from their forwards. It was after some concerted pressure from the pack that their prop drove over in the 3^rd minute for an unconverted try.

Rab Cross made numerous strong runs in the game and it was from one of these that Greg Hamilton had Cumnock

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s first scoring chance. He cleverly chipped the ball over the defence and outran the fullback, but knocked the ball on while attempting to touch it down.

Hyndland continued to press and it took a great double tackle from Craig McWhirter and Johnny Seng to stop the visitors from going ahead. The game was beginning to even up and it came as no surprise when the home side got their opening try in the 17^th minute. Martin Hastings picked up a loose ball and sprinted in from half way to dot down under the posts. Ferrans converted to take the score to 7-5.

Craig McWhirter was really giving his opposite number a hard time, continually pressuring him into mistakes. After one of his tackles the ball went to Greg Hamilton who ran strongly towards the line, but was tackled by the visiting fullback. McWhirter was unable to gather the ball cleanly.

In the 25^th minute Ferrans broke through a couple of tackles and offloaded to Kenny Barr. The ball was quickly passed from Hastings to Hamilton who tried another chip over the defence. He gathered the ball and twisted over for Cumnock

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s second try. Ferrans made no mistake with the conversion.

The game continued to ebb and flow as the second half got underway. In the 39^th minute a great back from the home side

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s second row almost took him to the try line, but he passed outside to the supporting Seng who crossed over for his first senior try. 19-5. After another excellent break by the backs, the ball was dropped with the line at their mercy. The visitors continued to pose a threat and it was from a series of rucks in the home 22 that Hyndland scored. Roger Thomson drove over from close range to narrow the gap to 7 points.

Back came the home team and after a good break from the backs the ball was recycled quickly from a ruck, Cross and Ramage combined to send Hamilton clear for his second try of the day. Ferrans converted to take the score to 26-12. Hyndland continued to press and were rewarded with a converted try when Roger Thomson chipped the home defence and while the ball bounced unkindly for the home fullback ( his SON!), it bounced straight into the Hyndland fullback

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s arms who touched down for a converted try in the 60^th minute. Hastings showed his awareness when he spotted the defence out of position and chipped the ball for Seng to chase. The ball was kicked out of play just short of the line. Hyndland came straight back up the pitch and after several rucks on the line, they scored a converted try through their second row. Cumnock had one last chance to win the game when Smith mad an excellent break from his own 22, but was tackled just short of the line by Steven Taylor who was playing for the visitors.

Man of the match was awarded to Jim Ramage for his overall support play and encouragement of the several youngsters in the team. Tackle of the day went to Alan Smith for driving the Hyndland prop backwards which was no mean feat. DOD went to Martin Thomson for allowing his father to outwit him.

Squad: Horton, Watt, Cross, Ramage, Linden, Harkin, Smith, McWhirter, Ferrans, Seng, Barr, Hastings, Hamilton, Thomson, Thomson, Taylor, Wallace.

Update on 10th October by Morton

Hi Everyone,

Lastest update for the 10th.

New Names

Eddie (Bits) Cameron

Andy Baird

Cawdy

Tam Mitchell

Thanks for the payments which have been sent in.

Can everyone else forward theirs please. Cheques payable to Cumnock Rugby Club for £45. Please send to Morton Houston, 103 Loudoun Street, Mauchline KA5 5BH

I make the numbers about 60 so far. Still pushing for more bodies to make it an unforgetable day (although the free bar may make this impossible).

My email and internet are now officially a disaster site and I cannot guarantee any of these. Please copy emails to this address and my work one:

morton.houston@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

See you all there

Morton

Cumnock Vs Strathaven The Preseason Rugby Get Some

Blair told me Thursday he had a video of Saturday 15th August Game, so here it is on http://cumnockrugby.blogspot.com

Cougars Cafe open during Highland Games

Just a wee heads up for everyone for Sunday. The Highland Games are on at Broomfield and as usual the Cougar Cafe will be up and running with its usual fine quality fair from the BBQ and the Kitchen. So make sure that if you are at the games don't waste your money on food inside, stop by the club for prime quality burgers, steaks, chips, teas, coffees and much more. Remember to tell your friends as well.

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2nds v Hyndland 22nd August

The 2nd XV are playing Hyndland at home on Saturday with a 3pm kick off. Any players who are interested in playing should contact any member of the coaching staff.

Jim

Cumnock RFC Senior Reports for 15 August 2009

Cumnock 31 Carnoustie 18

Cumnock’s new youthful team improved on their win against Strathaven last week with a fresh win against a strong Carnoustie in the 2nd pre-season game.

A great ball off the top at the lineout from McMillan, quickly moved to Bennett running an excellent line to power through the defence offloading to foster who dragged the defence to create space for Bennett to scorch down the right wing and score in the corner. constant pressure from the Cumnock team turned into a second try, as the ball was spilled by Carnoustie Martin Wilson hacked the ball on which he out sprinted the defence to touch down.

The pressure just kept on coming for Cumnock when the forwards and backs combining together. The forwards set up a great platform from a lineout which was passed to the backs. The whole team combined for the forwards to collect the ball from the kick through and Kevin Brady collected the ball and scored the try.

After a great first half for Cumnock, Carnoustie showed its muscle and experience when Carnoustie scored some tries of their own, but Cumnock’s youthful team hadn’t finished scoring yet.

Craig Greer who showed some great forward thinking and moving went through several players from around 10 metres out and beat everyone to the try line to top off what had been a great game for him and the whole Cumnock team.

The newest member of the Scotland Under 18 Training Squad including Scotland National Academy, Mark Bennett topped off a great game by a trademark try of his own, after making another try from his own half after some great passing to let his loose from the backs.

Cumnock 43 Renfrew 5

The team performed really well in this the 1st time both Cumnock senior teams were out. Several players scored including John Ferrans, Andrew Watt, Jason Johnstone, Greg Hamilton.
It was a great performance and we wish to thank Renfrew for coming down.
Cumnock’s senior teams face their last pre-season games on Saturday against Marr and Hyndland.

Teams selected from:-
Ross Black
Tony Foster
Jason Johnstone
Dougie Elliot
Alan Haynes
Martin Wilson
Donald Hunter
Andy McCrorie
Craig Greer
Stuart Hunter
Kevin Brady
Graham Hunter
David Kerr
Jamie Thomson

Connor Nisbet
Mick Harkin
Mark Bennett
Kyle Johnson
Scott Houston
Craig McWhirter
Alan Smith
Graham Hunter
Rab Donald
Paul Miller
Kevin Brady

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Photos from Saturday 15th August

Update on 10th October after BBQ.

Hi Everyone,

Just watched our firsts and seconds have two great wins yesterday against Carnoustie and Renfrew. The average age of the Cumnock teams was incredibly young yet they all looked the part. Great atmosphere in the club afterwards as well which gave everyone a taste of what the sponsors day on the 10h October will be like.

One of the highlights was Rab Donald getting “Dick o’ the Day” for the seconds for getting a doin’ from a wee hooker

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I have some new names to add to the list:

Yvonne Bennett
Linda McLue
Jim Archibald
Match McCrorie
Dobie
Keith Miller
Kriss McGinn
Robin Hunter
Lesley Spicer
Ned Carswell
Jimmy Carswell
Kim Murdoch
Jimmy Thomson (to be confirmed)

I'm told Snebber is coming although he hasn't been in contact. Joke is this right and are you coming as well.

Willie Archibald (tbc)
Tam Hunter (tbc)

This puts the numbers up to over 65. The limit of 80 is closing in very quickly. Add in 40 players and the club is going to be jumping.

Jock Murdoch has also agreed to be the main sponsor of the day so thanks very much for that Jock. Davie says he is glad your are coming as it gives him plenty of stories to tell.

Could everyone please forward their payments to me as soon as possible as I need to have paid up places to organise the catering.

Morton

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Update from 13th August

Latest additions for the sponsors day on 10th October. I have around 50 names of people who are going so far. can everyone push this as hard as they can to get the figure up to 70 or 80. there are loads of names still not on the list. if you can think of anyone please ask them.
Also I am starting to get payments in. could everyone going please arrange for £45 to be sent or given to me. Cheques payable to Cumnock Rugby Club.
Bert Ramage
Jim Mair
Minnie
Jim Hill
Stewart Birrell
Bill McLaughlan
Alistair Howat
Joke "that fish is some swimmer" Murdoch

Still looking for the ex players from Killie and Ayr
Kenny Stobie
Phil Manning
Chris Hepburn
Bob Bryson
Ned Craswell
jimmy Carswell
Bod
Cawdy
Frankie
Murph
The Kray Twins

Who have I forgot?
The Torrance clan
Herbie
Belle
Murray Walker
Graham Reid
Andy Baird
Yule
and many more

there are a whole lot of older generation players I don't know about.

See you all soon

Morton

UPDATE FROM 9TH August:-


Hi Everyone,

Just back from the Spey Valley. Had a great time and now back looking to make the Former Players and Friends of CRFC sponsor day a fantastic day.

My email is causing me problems so could you please send any emails to me at new email address
and the zetnet address

There are a few more additions (see below) to those coming along. There are still loads more people who will come if asked. I reckon 3 out of every 4 people I ask are going and the remainder can't make that day.

If every person asks one other person then we will have a sell out event.

I'm looking to start taking money in for those attending. Can you please send £45 per person to me:

Pay: Cumnock Rugby Club
Send to: Morton Houston
103 Loudoun Street, Mauchline KA55BH

If you need to speak to me my details are below and also please check out and contribute to the CRFC blog site (address below).

The first team won their first friendly yesterday. They beat Strathaven 28-24. The average age of the Cumnock team was 19 and would have been 18 if Kevin Brady had dragged the average age up.

Next week they play Carnoustie at home 2pm kick off. This is followed by a family BBQ so come along if you can make it and see the young boys in action.

Jim Donnelly - got your email and your on the list. Looking forward to seeing you.
Bob Hunter - got yours as well see you on the 10th if not before.

See you all soon,

Morton


New additions
Gordon Jenkins
Carol
Bob Hunter
Stewart Bennett
Jim Donnelly
Hec
John Spicer (+ 2 possibles)
Robin Findlay


Things are taking off big style for this day now. I am getting confirmations and provisionals from all over the place. Here is the list so far:

Bob “Podgie” Borland
John “Cleek” Cleland
Hugh “Sparra” Laidlaw
Barclay Ross
Hugh “Pug” Graham
Una
Ian Johnston
Ross “Cheeseburger” Hodge
Tam Kerr
His Brother
Toon Hall
Alan Shankland
Euan Kerr
Danny McLaren
Morton Houston
Davie Murray
Harry Reilly
Mark Linden
Blythe Mitchell
Alex Warnock
Tober
Mick Smith
Rab Donald
Dobie
Frank
Bobby Clark
Ian McGarry
Rab Cross
Ross McPheator
Jim Blackwood

In addition Ian Johnston is chasing up the Ayr ones. Jock Murdoch is chasing up the Killie ones. Si and Ange are looking into coming from Australia .

This is going to be the biggest thing since……….the last quite big thing!

Sam you gave me a list of possibles. Are you able to contact any of these? Are you Steven and Alan (and Isobel) going?

What about Tam Mitchell and his cowboy bits?

Rodger are you coming along? We need a weegot to counter wee Mick.

I’m off on my hols to sunny Netheybridge.

Does everyone know there is a BBQ at the club following the Carnoustie game on the 15th (KO 2pm). This should be a great chance to see the new team.
Cheers,

Morton

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Kestrels at Cumnock

Glasgow Kestrels vrs Dumfries & Galloway Bulls Under 15 game

Quick passes through gap in middle of line, same move both times, 14-0 Kestrels
The Kestrels broke through from Bulls 22 and other from own half for tries moving ball through a gap by passing quickly along line of backs. Both in middle of line though. 14-0 Kestrels

Kestrels scored another with right to left move from the 22, just a pass out wide for the try, it was converted and made it 21-0 to the Kestrels.

Half time Kestrels vrs Bulls 21-0
Bulls have tried to move forward, but sometimes make the wrong passing options. The Kestrels did keep going forward and got through with good passing.

Under 5 minutes in 2nd half and scored another try they worked through a long distance move to score a try (didn’t see much) 28-0

Next try was from 10 metres away from a scrum and back passed left to one of the backs and the back involved ran through a couple of players to score a try. Kestrels 33-0 Bulls

Bulls finally score after about 20 minutes in 2nd half has a player run and get past a few players from about 20 metres on the left hand side of the pitch to score a try. 33 Kestrels 7 Bulls after the conversion.

Good link up play from the Kestrels from their own half. Kestrels just kept good passing move, avoiding any tackles which could stop Kestrels from scoring try. After conversion it was Kestrels 40 Bulls 7.

Kestrels ran from their own half from left to right along length of pitch for final try. Conversion was short so the game finished 45-7 to the Kestrels.

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Picture of crowd

We had quiet a crowd atleast down at Kestrels vrs Bulls.

Mark bennett

Mark is the latest player to join the Scotland under 18 training squad.

Well done Marko Bennetto

Scottish National Academy

Mission... To provide the best environment for young Scottish players to develop their skills, disciplines, knowledge and attitude to achieve their full rugby playing potential, thereby meeting their aspirations to become professional rugby players.

Selection
The National Academy selects players primarily from performances in age-group international, district, club and school matches focusing on players who have the potential to develop to become influential in the pro-game and beyond. Selections also reflect the positional needs of the Scottish professional teams.

Player Categories
Scottish Rugby’s National Academy consists of 2 categories of players. A definition of each category is provided below:

Area Institute Supported Academy Player
(27 Nationally in 2009-10)

Players playing in clubs and schools whose individual programmes are managed by Academy Coaches and supported by Area Institutes of Sport.

These players sign a SRU academy agreement outlining commitment from both parties - there is no remuneration for any of these players.


Contracted Academy Players
(28 Nationally in 2009-10)

Players playing in clubs, as appropriate, but training full-time under the supervision of National Academy staff. Player’s individual programmes are managed by Academy coaches and when appropriate Contracted Academy players will train/play with professional teams.

All Contracted Academy players sign either full-time or part time remunerated contracts with the SRU.
Adam Ash - Stirling County RFC
Ross Aitken - Howe of Fife RFC
Sam Atkin - Edinburgh Accies RFC
Steven Aitken - Aberdeen Grammar RFC
Mark Bennett - Cumnock RFC
Murray Beckwith - Marr College
Dougie Fife - Currie RFC
Danny Gilmour - Stirling County RFC
Kris Hamilton - Caithness RFC
Jason Hill - Heriots RFC
Rory Hughes - GHA RFC
Gregor Hunter - Gala RFC
Craig Jackson - Melrose RFC
Harris Jones - Merchiston School
Andrew Kirkland - Glasgow Hawks RFC
Michael Maltman - Heriots RFC
Robert McAlpine - West of Scotland RFC
Murray McConnell - West of Scotland RFC
Ryan McConnell - Peebles RFC
Dougie Orr - Haddington RFC
Craig Owensen - Heriots RFC
Colin Phillips - Stewarts Melville RFC
Michael Roy - Musselburgh RFC
Matthew Scott - Currie RFC
Alex Spence - Haddington RFC
Jamie Swanson - Glasgow Academy
Duncan Weir - Glasgow Hawks RFC
Grant Anderson - Ayr RFC
Alex Blair Edinburgh - Accies RFC
Chris Bloomfield - unattached
Fraser Brown - Watsonians RFC
Tom Brown - Edinburgh Accies RFC
Tom Bury - Boroughmuir RFC
Nick Campbell - Glasgow Hawks RFC
David Denton - Edinburgh Accies RFC
Struan Dewar - Heriots RFC
Michael Doneghan - Stewarts Melville RFC
Alex Dunbar - Selkirk RFC
Chris Fusaro - Heriots RFC
Grant Gilchrist - Stirling County RFC
Finlay Gillies - Heriots RFC
Robert Harley - West of Scotland RFC
Robin Hislop - Boroughmuir RFC
Stuart Hogg - Heriots RFC
Rory Hutton - Heriots RFC
Peter Jericevich - Glasgow Hawks RFC
James Johnstone - Currie RFC
Nicky Little - Hawick RFC
Ashleah McCulloch - Watsonians RFC
Stuart McInally - Watsonians RFC
Lewis Niven - Edinburgh Accies RFC
Neale Patrick - Boroughmuir RFC
Neil Rodger - Haddington RFC
Joe Stafford - Glasgow Hawks RFC
Steven Wilson - Edinburgh Accies RFC


Cheers to Stewart Bennett for news.

On other news Mark is the latest player to join the Scotland Under 18 Training Squad.

Well done Marko Bennetto (thank Rodger Stewart for nickname)

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ATTENTION PLAYERS - Pre season training

Kevin has decided that the pre-season players meeting which was scheduled for 11th July and 8th August is being held on training on Thursday 20th August. This is only 9 days before league season begins.

ALL PLAYERS ARE TO ATTEND!


PREVIOUSLY POSTED:-

Training has begun under new coach Kevin Horton and his team. With the season less than 8 weeks away, it is important that as many players as possible attend the sessions.

Training is on at 1pm Saturday 11th July and a players Meeting follows the training at 3pm.

After the players meeting on Saturday 11th July was postponed it has been decided to hold it before first game on Saturday 8th August.

ALL PLAYERS TO ATTEND

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Cumnock 28 Strathaven 24

Cumnock 28 v Strathaven 24

1ST 20:- Looked good from the kick off with some powerful running from the backs, the first try coming from the alertness of Rab Donald tho to be in the right place at the right time. Kyle Johnson, following up with the second, the third coming from the usual trademark long run from Mark Bennett. Strathaven getting one.

2nd 20:- Once again, it was looking as tho the training ground was working as both forwards and backs were linking as one,
and it was one of the best plays of the day when Thomson was tackled young Graham Hunter was in full force to recycle the ball back to the next line of attack, and then join it, to feed Foster for an easy run in.

3rd 20:- This brought a bit of a turnaround, with Strathaven fielding a similar side to Cumnock it was the visitors that seemed to be lasting the pace that little bit better, add that to Cumnock letting their defence slip and down go two tries.

4th 20:- Mistakes were creeping in for both teams now as the match fitness took its' toll, especially for Elliot who had made
a break from his own half up to the opposition twentytwo, making his man take the tackle only to go on the first call and pass inside not knowing Harkin was free on his outside. Shortly after the ball was turned over, and the Strathaven centre ran in from his own half.
The coaches were all very pleased with the outcome and glad it was a tough game. Man of the match today going to
Jamie Thomson


Ross Black
Tony Foster
Jason Johnstone
Dougie Elliot
Alan Haynes
Martin Wilson
Donald Hunter
Andy McCrorie
Craig Greer
Stuart Hunter
Kevin Brady
Graham Hunter
David Kerr
Jamie Thomson

Connor Nisbet
Mick Harkin
Mark Bennett
Kyle Johnson
Scott Houston
Craig McWhirter
Alan Smith
Grahm Hunter
Rab Donald
Paul Miller
Kevin Brady

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Forthcoming fixtures

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On Tuesday 11th August Cumnock under 17s are playing Carrick at Broomfield.

UPDATE: The above game has been cancelled.

On Wednesday 12th August both Glasgow Kestrels are playing the bulls and Glasgow Warriors are visiting Broomfield.

Cumnock RFC Mini/Midi news

Player Information for 2009-2010 Season

Well here we are again at the start of a new season and we felt it was important to give you a heads up for forthcoming events prior to the first games of the season on 6th September.

Registration Day – This will take place on Sunday 30th August at 1200. You are asked to come down to the club to complete your child’s registration. Fees for the season remain unchanged at £10 per child.

We would also encourage at least one parent within a family to take out a club social membership (£20) which in effect also enrols their spouse/partner and any other non playing children as members of the club. This membership will allow use of the club facilities and give additional benefits such access to bar facilities as well as free use of the function hall for parties and events.

Match Day / Training Subs – At the last AGM it was agreed that from the start of this season these fees will be paid monthly (on the first Sunday of the month) at a rate of £10. This allows the coaches to focus the collection of fees on one day of the month and will make the administration easier. Should any families find any difficulty with this they should speak to their child’s coach were an alternative arrangement can be discussed.

Volunteers – The club is always looking for parents to help out in a number of different ways including driving buses to helping in the kitchen on game days to becoming a coach with your child’s team (full instruction provided). All help is needed to ensure that the club continues to offer rugby at an affordable rate and you are encouraged to speak to your child’s coach for more information.

Club Fun Day (August 15th) – To coincide with a warm up game for the 1st XV and 2nd XV there is a Fun event planned on the 15th August. As well as a chance to watch our principle senior team, which will be fielding a number of players who have recently graduated from our section, there are plenty of other activities including SRU Skill Stations, Zig Zag Wall and the latest Dance Mat equipment for all to test their skills. To cap it all there will be hot food from the BBQ and all this for the blindingly good value of £6 for adults and £3 for kids…see your coaches for tickets.

We look forward to your support in making 2009/10 another great season for Cumnock RFC

Family fun day including Barbeque on 15th August

BBQ at the club on Saturday 15th August with the Family fun starting at 1.00pm.  The cost of tickets are £6.00 per adult and £3.00 per youth.  This includes your usual steak or burger with salad and a glass of wine.
 
There are two games on at the club that day: 

1st V Carnoustie and
2nds V Renfrew plus there will be live entertainment in the bar during the day and evening. Their is a raffle on day as well.

There is lots to do as well as lots of FUN things like dance pads, zig zag wall.
SRU Inflatable Skill stations (seen at Murrayfield 7s) will be here (lots of FAMILY FUN for the kids), so buy a ticket.

 
Tickets are on sale at the club.  Please pass this info onto players, friends, family and try to make it a great start to the season for the new squad of players!

New Update on 10th October

Things are taking off big style for this
day now. I am getting confirmations and provisionals from all over the place.
Here is the list so far:

Bob “Podgie” Borland
Katie Borland
John “Cleek” Cleland
Hugh “Sparra” Laidlaw
Barclay Ross
Hugh “Pug” Graham
Una
Ian Johnston
Ross “Cheeseburger” Hodge
Tam Kerr
His Brother
Toon Hall
Alan Shankland
Euan Kerr
Danny McLaren
Morton Houston
Davie Murray
Harry Reilly
Mark Linden
Blythe Mitchell
Alex Warnock
Tober
Mick Smith
Rab Donald
Dobie
Frank
Bobby Clark
Ian McGarry
Rab Cross
Ross McPheator
Jim Blackwood



In addition Ian Johnston is chasing up the
Ayr ones. Jock Murdoch is chasing up the Killie ones.
Si and Ange are looking into coming from
Australia .



This is going to be the biggest thing since……….the
last quite big thing!



Sam you gave me a list of possibles. Are you able to
contact any of these? Are you Steven and Alan (and Isobel) going?



What about Tam Mitchell and his cowboy bits?



Rodger are you coming along? We need a weegot to counter
wee Mick.



I’m off on my hols to sunny Netheybridge.



Does everyone know there is a BBQ at the club following
the Carnoustie game on the 15 th (KO 2pm). This should be a great
chance to see the new team.



Cheers,


Morton

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South Africa - New Zealand

Just Watched the Boks v All Blacks - No doubt who is the best team on the planet at the moment, they just creamed the Kiwi's. Makes the close calls that the Lions had in the 1st and 2nd tests look so much better and the 3rd test such a great result. I know that the series was over but the Boks just do not like to lose at home. Can't see past them for the Tri Nations ...just need to wait and see how they travel?

Are you ready to play rugby

All the players who want to play senior rugby for this season including pre-season games from 8th AUGUST need to print and hand in the following forms NOW or you will not be able to be assessed and allowed to be playing when the games start. See Alex Dunsmuir with your forms if you haven’t already.

Under 16 playing Under 18 rugby policy document

Under 18 in Senior Rugby document

IRB Laws exam (which you NEED to complete ONLINE)

Update on 10th October

Hi Everyone,

Everything is shaping up well for the former friends and players sponsor day on the 10^th October. Word seems to be getting about and the numbers are growing.

The latest folk to confirm are:

Bob “Podgie” Borland

John “Cleek” Cleland

Hugh “Sparra” Laidlaw

Barclay Ross

Hugh “Pug” Graham

Una (aw naw)

What about a few more women connected to the club? I think Kim Murdoch may be there as well as possibly Kate Borland.

This is the 30^th anniversary of the opening of the club house at Broomfield and I am very keen to get as many of the members along that helped to make this happen and/or who bought life memberships to help pay for it. Robin Hunter is helping me with this but if you know any of these members let them know this is going on.

Can everyone spread the word and let me know who is coming.

I have organised a good young folk band (thanks Cleek) to come along and give some music after the game so this should make it an even better atmosphere.

What about a theme for the day, any ideas? Or would it be better just club ties/club shirts etc.

I’m off to wee Hughie Samson’s wedding tomorrow. Should be a belter. Hopefully I’ll get a few more recruits there.

Cheers,

Morton

UPDATE:-

Hello friends and former players,



Just returned from wee Hughie's wedding. Can't believe how far off the
pace I am compared to everyone else who was there. Still suffering after
the 4 o'clock in the morning finish then the 5 hour journey back home from
Chester.



The latest names attending are:



Hugh Samson

Andy (Hugh's pal)

Alistair Dornan

Willie Marshall

Jock Munroe



Ace has now also agreed to come along and array us with some of his after
diner stories now that it has been clarified that the day is not just for
people who played in the first team.(This was a cruel joke Podgie).



I'm looking to get the numbers up to over 50 so can you get back as soon as
possible and let me know if you are coming.



Remember the sponsor day deal is.



A Welcome to CRFC from Alex Dunsmuir

Free bar (limited hours)

3 course meal

Seeing Cumnock's new young team play the Police

Live music in the bar



And all chaired by the greatest living Ernie Bilko look a like Davie Murray



All for £45 per head...what a bargain!



(Please note due to need to make some money on the event Alistair Dornan,
Ace and Podgie will be limited to a free bar of only 15 minutes)



This is going to be a fantastic day with a chance to go over all the
brilliant memories built up at CRFC over the years.



See you all soon.





Morton

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• Attention - 5th September changed to 10th October (cumnockrugby.blogspot.com)

CRFC Walk from Stepping Stones to Failford Sunday 21 June 2009

The Cronie Ramblers Fae Cumnock (CRFC) alias the 5 o’clock club
decided that as the Club was struggling financially that they would get together with an idea to raise some funds to help the Club out.

Various ideas were banded about until it was agreed that the fund raising would take the form of a sponsored walk from the Stepping Stones at Holmston to the Failford Inn. This had formed from an initial group of Stuart Fleming, Donald McVicar, Hugh Laidlaw & his dogs, Sam Wilson and myself your correspondent - Rodger Stewart who walked from Catrine House to Failford and the idea of a sponsored walk cristalised.

Unfortunately some of the CRFC had other commitments such as a party in Austria, SQA marking, working at some local car dealership and having to walk their dog and see their grandchild with their sore knee but nevertheless they all still came up with their sponsorship required to help out. So good on you guys.

So 10 members undertook the 12 mile Walk and John Telfer had walking gear on rather than the hospital gardener’s outfit we expected. However as we gathered at the Club ready to head for the start a familiar occurrence took place – YES we were waiting for Sam Wilson - I phoned him to receive a very clear reply that he was at the front door of the Club and don’t dare leave without him.

Arriving at the start Tom Allardice who was already there was being chewed by the midges but Hughie came to the rescue with his ‘Avon Skin So Soft’ for the team, although the midges would never have got near Hughie for the alcohol he had consumed whilst away for a week’s ‘fishing’ – By the way - No-one has ever seen any fish – he said they were frozen and in the freezer – Aye that will be right! – I can get them the same way from the supermarket but he swears he was away ‘fishing’

Photo then taken of the Cumnock 10 and off we went, kitted out as if we were heading for the North Pole. I foolishly mentioned that I had seen some expensive ‘Garmin’ watches at Cotswald’s in Silverburn and Donald explained how they could tell you at what height you were at and where in the world you were and, and, and, and. And, ANd, AND, to receive a swift response from Hughie – for ‘F’ sake Donald we are walking next to a BURN.
So off we set and within the first 5 minutes it was obvious that the egos that exist at the weekly get together on a Friday at the Club were in full force and with a vengeance.

Now Tom Allardice was only walking at his own pace as he always does but did that not get up Donald McVicar’s nose because you see McVic has climbed nearly all of the Munros in Scotland and will not be beaten into second place by anyone (his words not mine). So he rejected his wee pal Rodger your CRFC correspondent within the space of the first 600 yards – a friend who had walked with him the week before through the whole Walk as a reccy.

So on we went to the first land mark of Oswald Bridge and everyone was in high spirits. Over the top of Auchincruive towards Tarholm Bridge and the first wee bit of an uphill ahead – I said to Sam that it wasn’t too bad but when he reached it I got a serious earful from him telling me about being a ‘Lying B’ – I’m glad he couldn’t reach me at that point.

However it was quite obvious that at this point in the walk both Tom’s and Hughie’s dogs had already covered the 12 miles – dogs rule ok unless you are wee Mick who was now beginning to cruise and Donald was eyeing up the competition. We now reach Tarholm Bridge and were about a couple of miles from Annbank – a seriously lovely stretch of the walk.

As we reach Annbank thank goodness Donald and I had managed to reccy the walk the week before as there was no chance of following the directions through the village but Donald got the lead group to stop at the agreed picnic tables. Ian McClue didn’t need any refreshments as he has a slick sooking apparatus in his rucksack (must be an Auchinleck thing – keeping it to yourself) - he didn’t offer anyone a ‘suck’ who at this point all needed a wee aperitif but mentioned how much you save by slugging it this way - we may have slavered into it causing swine flu to gather momentum.

We then phoned the food order to Failford who were concerned at how busy they could get as it was Father’s Day so asked if we could keep in touch with out arrival time.

After a wee break the group moved on and the disaster of all disasters nearly occurred as Donald tripped on a piece of wood and nearly fell over down the hill and into the river –everyone quickly reacted at the peril of their lives to take a serious hit but saved the world by stopping him causing the first River Ayr Tsunami.

Alex Dunsmuir our President and resident photographer then decided that it would be sensible to get the camera out in case of future events that could be used for ever during a 5 o’clock session. (Why did you miss that pic Alex?)

The pace increased now towards Gadgirth Bridge and on to Stair with the impressive Enterkine House up on our left. At this point a number of young women running from the Source at Glenbuck to the Sea met the group and would you believe it they all knew McVic and damn near bowed down to him – SCARY!’ He later told us one of the women was his secretary – OH Well!

We have now only 3 miles left and a considerable climb ahead but McVic obviously inspired by the women’s comments is hell bent in stepping up the pace and getting to Failford first for a pint.

Had he never heard of wee Mick??? Well on they went with the rest of the group enjoying the great weather that we were experiencing and the blether that was taking place but wee Mick clearly recognised an opportunity to redress the SPL League position where the Gers had prevailed and this had only been mentioned on a very few occasions because we couldn’t keep up with the wee B – he even said that his dog would have beaten us and it is only 12 inches high.

I then received a phone call from Donald bragging that he had managed to keep up with wee Mick and that he needed to know what the DRINKS order was as he was approaching the Failford Inn.

Sam and wee Rodger Little were not chuffed with McVic until I told them that the pub didn’t open until 12.30 and McVic would have to wait until we had arrived – they were seriously chuffed and I’ll not quote the words Sam used to express his delight but I know you will be able to effin’ guess correctly.

We all arrived at the Failford Inn to copious amounts of Windie Goat real ale and the Gutter Slab version that was available for us. Chris and Michelle Kelsall, the proprietors were there to welcome us and had our thoroughly enjoyable hearty meal ready. We blethered and sank our pints whilst Tom’s dog enjoyed the air conditioned car’s driving seat waiting for Tom to return.

Sam mentioned to us in a loud voice that he had just received his new walking gear on Friday as it was his 63rd birthday and he was the oldest in the company – eruption then takes place as wee Rodg Little explains he is 66. OOOPs!!!

Whilst enjoying this great company and great exercise in great spirit we managed to raise just under £2000 for Club funds – and what an enjoyable way to do it.

I would like to express my thanks to the 10 Walkers and all the sponsors, I think we have started something that looks as if it might continue (we have now completed 3 Walks as CRFC) and if any member of the Club wants to join the ‘CRFC’ please on the first instance get in touch with the President Alex Dunsmuir who will be happy to give you details of future Walks.

3rd Walk was around the Straiton Area last Sunday finishing with a pint and bar lunch at the Black Bull in Straiton. Next walk will be next Saturday 25th July at a venue still undecided. If anyone has details of good walks we would also be very happy to hear about them.

Best wishes to the YOUNG PLAYERS who it is believed are considering a fund raising event(s) to beat the £2000 raised by the AULD CRFC ‘B’s

Best of Luck!!!!!

Rodger Stewart
CRFC Correspondent

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