Rugby Club Issue 48 | Page 20

BROAD PLAIN Facilities “Our facility is recognised as one of the best in the area, often used for junior cup finals, and combination games. Stade Francais used BPRFC for training a few years back before playing against Bristol. We are hoping to create another (third) pitch, and strengthening our community links, especially by providing coaching to local secondary schools.” Challenges/Ambitions “Our biggest challenges include improving/ expanding our facilities to accommodate older age groups and improving car parking facilities. As the junior squads get older and play on bigger pitches, it’s becoming impossible for all the squads to play at home on the same day, so we have to be very creative with the fixtures. We aim to be running 3 senior teams and a colts team, to gain promotion above Gloucester 1, increase club membership and retain our players. We’re also looking at getting a girls squad running in the juniors.”