Welcome to Upton RFC and the 2024/2025 season Message from the Club Chairman – Peter Dobbin
Welcome, for all those that don’t know me I am Peter Dobbin Club Chairman. I’ve been associated with the club for over 10 years from dad on the touch line to u7s to U14s coach, to Fixture Secretary, to Junior Chairman and now into my second season as Club Chairman.
I want to take the opportunity to introduce everyone that supports the club. Our dedicated coaches and committee members tirelessly foster talent, promote teamwork and cultivate a sense of community the bulk of the work around the club. Thank you!
Sian Jugessur–Hon Secretary & Safety Officer
Mark Tomlinson – Club President
Matt Dunwell – Club Captain
Scott Bugler – Hon Treasurer
Rob Heeley – Seniors Manager
Dan Keytes – Seniors Head Coach
Marc Edwards – Discipline Officer
Berrick Walton – Pitch Manitenace
Steve Avery – Membership Manager
Adam Staite – Women & Girls Lead
Sian Williams – Safeguarding Officer
Sam Perry – Fund Raising Manager
Dave Humphreys & Hollie Green – Clubhouse Managers
Lorna Phillips – Media & Marketing Manager
Rachel Pryce-Jones & Craig Carey – Club Physios
Junior Chair – Vacant
- U7s Coach – Barry Gorman
- U8s Coach – Chris Ball
- U9s Coach – Ben Thomas
- U10s/11s Coach – Tony Callaghan
- U12s Coach – Paula Crooks
- U13s Coach – Rob Davies
- U14s Coach – Owain Jugessur
- U15s Coach -William Clark
- U16s Coach – Robert Friedlander
Fixtures
After winning the league last season we find ourselves promoted to the giddy heights of Midlands Division Counties 3 Midlands West (South). Our season starts on Saturday 7th September with a 3pm home fixture against Cleobury Mortimer.
For the juniors we start back on Sunday 8th September 10:30 at Banwell Park. The juniors will train throughout September before starting their fixtures against local clubs. All fixtures will be posted on our website.
Club Subscriptions
We are experiencing an increase in costs in running the club and so have had to take the hard decision to raise our club subscriptions fees for all age groups, Girls, Colts and Seniors. We still aim to improve our facilities and deliver all the skills and values that rugby can give to all ages with whatever resource we can provide.
Season Subs 2024/25
Micros £60.00 PP
U7s to U13s £70.00 PP
U14s to U16s £80.00 PP
Girls £70.00
Colts £100.00 PP PP
3rd Child £40.00 PP
Seniors £270.00 PA or £25.00 PCM. Full time students pay 50% of fee
(Kit for U7s to U13s will be supplied by the club)
We have introduced a ‘Volunteers membership’ which gives coaches and club volunteers a 50% discount on yearly subs. If you would like more details on becoming a coach or volunteer then please get in touch with me.
Payment of subs is through our website.
We are always looking to bring more people into the club and with the incentive of a 50% discount to
help I’m sure we will be able to build on our past growth and success.
Sponsorship and fund raising
We are looking for more sponsorship across the whole club to bring in much needed funds to keep the club running in these difficult times. If you would like to increase your companies business’s profile and be part of a great communiuty club we can help. Please get in touch with me to dicuss at [email protected].
We have also introduced a new role onto the committee of Fundraising Manager, ably filled by Sam Perry who’s son plays for the U15s. Sam will be organising a variety of iniatives and events to riase vital funds for the club. Please keep an eye for messaging on your WhatsApp groups and website.
Again welcome and Good luck in the 2024 / 2025 Season ahead.
PH Dobbin
Peter Dobbin
Chairman
Upton Upon Severn RFC
Email – [email protected] Mob – 07462 302290