Rugby Club Issue 61 | Page 26

Phoenix FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG Community “Phoenix is situated in the middle of two larger clubs, Slough RFC (whom we beat in cup this year convincingly) and Maidenhead RFC. We are without doubt a community club but one that prides its self on its social but also good level of rugby. It goes without saying that those that walk through the Phoenix door normally stay as a member for many years and even if they move onward will always come back and be welcomed at some point. The club has grown from once being a pub 26 Issue 61 club to one that has excellent facilities in its own ground. Though a club for local community the extent of the clubs good name does see players travelling in form London, Reading and other areas to play for them, and to add to that they gladly pay for the privilege.” Challenges/Ambitions “In 5 years many things can change, but the main thing for the club to uphold is the way it is run. We have an excellent committee both playing and general who do sterling work, all volunteers. If you keep the club stable at a decent level of rugby, with a good youth section, with a great social scene, then the club is successful. Our ambition is to get out of the Championship, stabilise our position in the next league and build steadily as we are doing. We want to add to what we have achieved this season whilst maintaining the strong foundation laid for the future. Our aims include gradually increasing membership and to run maybe 3/4 teams regularly, keep the youth section ticking over and to enhance sport for locals would be fantastic.”