Epping Upper
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pping Upper Clapton RFC is a great example of an establishment that is committed to playing an important role in
their local community. Rugby Club Magazine caught up with their Chairman Steve Slade to find out more.
He told us, “I have been involved in the Club
for approximately 36 years. I joined to improve
my playing standard and I also liked the club
and the atmosphere. As President (3years)
and now Chairman (3 years), we have gone
through a major transformation programme
over the past 5 years.
We have changed the way we operate; we now
run as a business with a Board of Managers, we
have improved our playing structure at senior
level and have built an All Weather Pitch to
enable training to take place in all weathers.
We have a solid coaching structure that is
developing a young team into a smart, fit team.
We also run sides from U6 – U17’s and have a
solid coaching structure in place. This year we
are in the process of building a new club house
which should be completed mid-2015 and have
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