Rugby Club Issue 53 | Page 78

st julians FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG St Julians S t Julians HSOB RFC is a terrific example of a well-run community establishment that provides people from the local area with an opportunity to enjoy the game in a safe and enjoyable environment. Senior Club Secretary Mark Spencer took the time to tell us more about the good work that they’ve been doing lately. He said, “I have been involved with the club for 33 years now, approximately 30 of those being on the committee in one form or another. I was first attracted to the club after leaving the army, and after being brought up in the area and having friends playing for the club it was a good way of keeping fit and keeping in touch with old friends With having over 50 playing members at the club at present, the mood is at a high, having a constant of good results, the atmosphere in the club is high. We have had one of our better seasons for many years, after bringing in a new coach at the end of last season results this season have improved with us pushing for promotion. We want to keep improving, with the benefits of a bigger squad we are able to put a stable side on the field each week, even with the injury’s we are carrying at the moment, w e are still getting results which are keeping us up at the top end of the table Our biggest challenges include the need 78 Issue 53 to keep improving and attracting players, developing the Juniors, keeping them interested to develop their skill levels to move into senior rugby when the time comes. It is our to build a bigger and better playing base, better facilities to attract players at all levels and to improve facilities for the community.” One of the standout features of the St Julians set up is the superb youth section that they run and we caught up with Junior Chairman Andy Lee to find out more. He told us, “I've been in involved with the club since I was 15 years old, so 35 years now. The first VX would come and play a fixture with St. Julians Comprehensive School to attract players to the Old Boys. The most challenging aspects of my role are the recruitment of players and new coaches. The most rewarding is seeing the children’s and parent's smilling faces every Saturday at training and Sunday Matches. I'm the founder of the club's Mini & Junior