Rugby Club Issue 61 | Page 56

Annan FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG was also shortlisted for Local Club of the Year at the sportscotland Awards, held in Glasgow in December 2015. Two of the Club’s coaches have received regional and national recognition in the past year for their work within the Club and wider local community. Iain Hamilton – Dumfries & Galloway (sportscotland) - Community Coach of the Year for his contribution and involvement 56 Issue 61 relating to the development of women and girl’s rugby at the Club and surrounding area. Gary Coupland – Dumfries & Galloway (sportscotland) - Volunteer of the Year; Scottish Youth Coach of the Year (sportscotland);UK Children’s Coach of the Year (Sport UK). For his contribution to the development of youth rugby at the Club and surrounding area. In the next five years, Annan Rugby Club will work to continue building a sustainable vibrant youth section with teams at all age groups for both boys and girls, with facilities to match. Aspirations are for its 1st XV to be playing National League Rugby.