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July 25, 2007
Press Release
Winlaton Vulcans RFC are participating in a new scheme to get former players back into the sport.
In the two years after England won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, 50,000 new players took up the sport and the RFU are hoping to repeat that success this year by conducting the first ever nationwide recruitment campaign.
However, this time the Go Play Rugby scheme will focus on players in the 18-30 age group who used to play, but for one reason or another gave up the sport.
Winlaton Vulcans are registered as a Go Play participant and have established a team to put to good use the promotional materials provided by rugby's governing body to build a campaign of player recruitment.
Rob Andrew, Elite Rugby Director, RFU said: "Every player who pulls on an England jersey began their rugby at a club or school.
"Strong, flourishing grass roots will nourish healthy England teams now and in the future. Whether you play rugby professionally or for fun, nothing beats the challenge and camaraderie of a great team sport. But for some social players finding a balance between family, work and club can be difficult and they drift away from the sport.
"There are thousands of them who just need a little help and encouragement to come and join clubs again.
"It's good for us as a sport, and it's good for them as human beings.
"That's why Go Play is such a great idea. The Rugby World Cup 2007 will inspire people to come and play the game for the first time, which is great.
"Bringing former players home to the game would also be a great result."
Winlaton Vulcans are appealing for those who may have last played at school or college, are new to the area and looking to join a club, or perhaps just want to pull on a rugby jersey again, to go down to Axwell View Playing Fields, Winlaton, the home of the club.
Whether you wish to join the first team squad in Durham and Northumberland Division 2 or play for our 2nd XV in the Durham Junior League competition, play 3rd XV rugby on a truly social basis or for our older players we run a veterans team who can offer a game of rugby and the chance to reminisce on former glories over a pint in our monthly midweek games.
For further details check out their website http://www.winlatonvulcansrfc.co.uk/ or alternatively contact the Publicity/Recruitment Officer for the club Les Cash on 0772 516 3373.
Posted by LesCash at July 25, 2007 10:17 AM
Posted to Go Play Rugby