Rugby Club Issue 49 | Page 57

ASHBY promoting not only the club but all the great things the community has to offer. We also regularly host local community events at our grounds.” the club in the last year with a strong focus on attracting ladies and new players into the game, Almost a third of the weekly O2Touch players are ladies.” Facilities Challenges/Ambitions “Our modern facilities currently meet our needs; however with our ever increasing head count we are keen to develop further the offering. This includes additional Changing rooms, dedicated girls facilities and a viewing area. We have recently established a permanent purpose fitted shop, which in its first weeks of opening has proved a massive success. Our car parking facilities have also expanded (in conjunction with the 3rd pitch) which caters for our weekly big turnout.” “Our biggest challenge is raising the funds for the expansion plans! We want the current great level of facilities to continue and this is challenging with the excellent increase in players. Ladies “For the last 5 years we have had a couple of girls’ teams playing at AshbyRFC, recently we have been chosen as one of the four Leicestershire clubs to host LRU girl’s Rugby (training and matches). We have also introduced O2Touch rugby into Our ambition is to continue attracting the increase in players we have seen and bring on-board even more coaches to the club. The coaches continual professional development is a high priority, this will ensure we exceed and excel in the delivery of Quality, Welfare and Health & Safety plus continuing to develop some fantastic rugby. Our main aim for all Mini, Juniors and Girls is for the players to enjoy being part of the club and to have fun.” www.rugby-club.biz 57