Rugby Club Issue 54 | Page 105

Epping Upper Clapton E epping upper clapton 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 www.pitchero.com/clubs/upperclaptonfootballclub www.sportip.biz 105