Wisbech
out competitions in their different guises:
Tetley’s Vase, Powergen Vase, EDF Vase,
and RFU Vase. In 1996-97 and 2007-08
we reached the quarterfinals losing to
Tredworth RFC and Castleford RFC. The
competition run of 1996-97 saw the Club
earn notoriety in the national press as the
‘Thirst XV’ following a home win against
Stowmarket RFC which saw the Club run
out of beer within only a few hours of the
final whistle.
In November 2011 plans were drawn
up for a clubhouse extension which was
opened in September 2013. This extension
provides additional social space and
is available for hire. Thus far parties,
Christenings, wakes, a craft group, a
fitness group and a local band needing a
rehearsal space have used this valuable
facility.
The Club has a programme of prematch lunches and sponsors’ events that
see as many as 100 people entertained in
the extension. The extension was funded
solely by the Club and its very active VP’s
Association. The driving force behind
the project was Peter Turner, the Club
President.
In August 2014 the Club started to
work with the RFU Lead Up & Legacy
programme on a social spaces project
which was completed in August 2015.
The project was managed by Dick Pettit,
Club Chairman, and involved many
club members and supporters who gave
valuable funds, time, expertise and
services.
Wisbech RUFC prides itself in
providing a welcoming and comfortable
atmosphere for visiting teams, referees
and families. Wisbech RUFC has been a
regular winner of the Whistler’s Trophy
awarded by Cambridge University Rugby
Referees Society. Many of the criteria for
the award are based on facilities, welcome
and conduct towards officials.
As with all rugby clubs the main
challenges are recruitment and retention
of players and finances. Wisbech RUFC
is increasingly unique in that it is a town
centre club and is the only rugby within a
12 mile radius of the town of Wisbech. We
opted to stay in the town centre when the
club was redeveloped in the late 1990s.
This gives us an opportunity to promote
rugby union and the Club to the local
community.
We
have
developed
excellent
sponsorship links with local, national and
international businesses. These sponsors
have provided essential support for mini
and youth rugby at Wisbech RUFC and
we are very grateful for the generosity of
our sponsors.
THE GLOBE
SECOND OLDEST PUB IN WISBECH
Our warm friendly welcoming
atmosphere ensures your night out will
be a memorable one.
Wide selection of real ales available.
Affordable bar food traditionally cooked.
Call us for more information
(01945) 463 565
52 Market Place, Wisbech, PE13 1DY
www.sportip.biz
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