Stourbridge
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Stourbridge
RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
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tourbridge Rugby Club is a fine example of the
important role a club can play in the local community
by providing people of all ages with the opportunity
to play the game in a safe and enjoyable environment. Their
Chairman, Robin Edwards took the time to tell us more.
Involvement
He told us, “I have been involved
with the Stourbridge rugby club
since 1974 when I went along
to a colts training session
as a schoolboy. The main
reason I went is because
we played rugby at
my grammar school
and I was keen to
continue with my
school pals.
The
club
seemed to offer
a
welcome
and it was a
friendly and
interesting
place to test my
rugby abilities.
In my first
full year I was
made captain
of the colts and
whilst this was
undoubtedly
not a talent based
selection it gave
me a position of
responsibility
and
trust that I genuinely
appreciated.”
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The Role
“In my recently appointed role as Chairman the most
challenging aspect is to achieve cohesion between the various
groups within the club and to create an atmosphere where all
members feel welcome and comfortable.
The essence of the game should always be
built around friendship and loyalty and
we aim to provide an opportunity
for all types and sizes, ages
and genders to take part in
the game whether as a
spectator, a sponsor,
a player or another
sportsperson who
shares a common
ethos.”