Welcome to Old Coventrians Rugby Football Club

Players Wanted, all abilities, for our Seniors and Juniors

VERY SAD NEWS - BOB HOLLAND RIP

Dear member, Sorry to be the bearer of very sad news: Bob Holland was found dead yesterday afternoon (Friday 27th April), collapsed at home. We currently have no more details. As you know Bob has been a stalwart of OCRFC from the 1940s to the present day and it was always a privilege to be in his company. We will miss him immensely. Bob Holland?s funeral will be on Monday 21st May at 11.15 AM in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, Coventry. Sincerely, Pete Owen

CAR BOOT RESTARTS ON SUNDAY 6TH MAY 2018

Every Sunday, £8.00 per pitch, OPTIONAL PRE-BOOKING from 12noon until 1.00pm on the Saturday before by visiting the Old Coventrians RFC, Tile Hill Lane. Gates open from 6.30am. Entry fee 25p per person, 50p car parking. Last car boot Sunday 26th August 2018. For more information contact Andy on 07502 186014 or Jim on 07515 488899.

OCRFC AGM 2018

Dear Member/Associate Member, the 2018 AGM for Old Coventrians Rugby Football Club takes place on Thursday 24th May 2018 at 7.30pm. This has been another exciting and successful year for us following our incorporation as a Registered Charity and we have alot to look forward to next year. The bar will be open from 6.30 pm for pre-meeting drinks giving an opportunity to catch up with other members. We hope to see you there.

PITCH MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME 2018 update

Please note that our closed season pitch maintenance programme starts on Monday 30th April. Work will start on the Flood Lit Pitch (2nd XV Pitch) so will not be in use until further notice. This work includes essential works including drainage, ground repair, sand, feed and seed. SO PLEASE KEEP OFF! Thanks for your support in making sure pitches are NOT used during Summer pitch works. The 1st XV and 3rd XV pitches will continue to be usable until further notice.

OCRFC supported the COVENTRY bid to be the UK CITY OF CULTURE 2021

Old Coventrians RFC were proud supporters of the Coventry bid to be UK CITY OF CULTURE 2021. Please CLICK HERE to learn more of the rich cultural heritage of your city.

SENIOR / COLTS TRAINING - 2017/18 Season!

This season OCs will be running a 1st XV, The Archers (a 2nd XV) and a Colts side. Coaches will be Alan Roberts and Marc Thomas with Trent McMurray for Colts. Senior Training (17+) is every Tuesday and Thursday for rugby related fitness with ball skills. NEW PLAYERS OF ALL ABILITIES WELCOME. New Season Start date is Tuesday 3rd July from 7pm.

ABUSE OF MATCH OFFICIALS-SANCTIONS DOUBLED 2016: ALL PLEASE NOTE

Please read and note the latest letter from Warwickshire RFU Disciplinary Committee which sets out increased sanctions. Everyone should read this - not just PLAYERS but SPECTATORS and COACHES as well. PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT: SPECTATORS (you know who you are) BARRACKING FROM THE TOUCHLINE CAN INCITE THE PLAYERS. The officials do a difficult job and without them we would not be playing rugby - remember regardless of what you think they are always right - just accept it and quietly walk away. If you get carded you are letting down your team, even more so if you pick up a ban which is now likely to be extremely lengthy so READ about it HERE TAKE IT IN in and REMEMBER IT DURING THE GAME - do not let down your team and club.

Sponsorship Boards at OCRFC

We are in the process of reviewing and updating the various sponsor boards at OCRFC. If you are interested in having a sponsor board then please get in touch. Contact Symon Whitehouse by email symon@isos.co.uk.

Height Restriction Barrier

Barrier is now in place on the main gate with a height restriction of 2.1m.

THE CLUB CASHBACK PROCESS HAS CHANGED WHEN PURCHASING WASPS TICKETS

The process for Club Cashback has changed when purchasing tickets for Wasps. You now enter the Club Code OLDCOV at the checkout stage on the Wasps ticketing site. Please CLICK HERE to read the quick guide.

Ladies Touch Rugby Training

Training for the ladies touch rugby team will be on Wednesdays at 7.00pm. Please contact Jenny Davies for further information by email jennydavies54.jd@gmail.com.

POLICY ON DOGS

Dogs MUST be kept on a lead at all times, are NOT permitted on any of the playing areas and are NOT allowed in the clubhouse. Owners MUST clean up after their dogs. click here to see more

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

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BE REMINDED!

Members are reminded that if they turn left out of the main gates on Tile Hill Lane into the bus lane then they could receive a fine.

ARE OUR GAMES AFFECTED BY THE WEATHER?

News of match or training cancellations due to the weather will be posted by 5pm on Wednesdays and 9.15am on Sundays.


For Sunday training and matches, check the website after 9.15am after pitch inspection has taken place.

Wednesday Night training - please check the website on Wednesdays after 4pm to ensure that training can take place due to weather / pitch conditions, any cancellations will be posted by 4.30pm.