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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
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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.