Monthly Archive for April, 2009

Constitution for Sligo Rugby Football Club

Published on April 23, 2009 in Committee. 0 Comments Tags: .

In October 2008, a Sub-Committee was appointed by the Club’s Committee to draft a new Constitution for Sligo RFC.

The draft constitution was presented at the monthly meeting in March and some amendments were recommended.

The amended document was tabled at the April Committee meeting and was unanimously endorsed by the meeting. The document will now be presented to an E.G.M for ratification. This meeting will be held prior to the Club’s A.G.M on Friday, May 15th.

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IRFU POLICY: DATE OF ELIGIBILITY CHANGES FROM BEGINNING OF 2009/10 SEASON

Published on April 21, 2009 in Juvenile, Membership, News, Schools and Youth. 0 Comments

From September 2009, the IRFU will implement the International Rugby Board (IRB) date of eligibility, which is defined as the age of any player on the 1st of January of that season (in 2009/10 an U15 player will be defined as a player “Under 15 years of age on the 1st January 2010�) viz. born in 1995 or later.

After consultation with the relevant Branch and Union stakeholders regarding the most appropriate age bands, to maximise transition of players through youth and schools rugby to the adult game, the following age categories has been agreed:

Leprechaun Rugby: 7s

Mini Rugby: 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s and 12s

Youth Rugby: 13s, 15s, 17s and 19s (Branches have the ability to operate intermediate ages at 14s, 16s and 18s if there is appropriate numbers.)

Schools: 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s and/or 17s, and 19s

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Club Annual Dinner Dance

Published on April 7, 2009 in Events and Tickets. 0 Comments

The tickets have recently been issued for the Annual Dinner Dance in The Sligo Park Hotel on Friday, May 8th, 2009.

There will be a drinks reception at 7:30pm followed by dinner at 8pm. We are assured of a great nights entertainment with some words of wisdom from our guest speaker former Ireland and Lions hooker Shane Byrne followed by music from The Shelly River Band.

Tickets are €55 each and can be purchased from Niall Draper (087 2598206). All are welcome.

U13s defeated in Connacht decider

Published on April 7, 2009 in Match Reports and Youth. 0 Comments

Sligo U13s fell at the final hurdle in their bid for Connacht cup glory when they went down to a strong Galwegians outfit at the Sportsground in Galway last Saturday.

Following earlier round victories over Gort, Castlebar and and Corinthians, the Sligo boys had high hopes going into this encounter but the sharper Galway outfit put paid to Sligo’s best efforts.

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Sligo U-13s prepare for Connacht final

Published on April 3, 2009 in Fixtures, News, Photos and Youth. 0 Comments

Sligo U-13s face the biggest challenge of their rugby careers, to date, when they lock horns with Galwegians U-13s in the final of the Connacht U13 cup on Saturday. A 12 noon showdown at the Sportsgrounds in Galway sees the Sligo boys take on a much fancied Galwegians outfit for the coveted title of Connacht champions.

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