Calne
Community
“I would say we are a community club to some degree
but this is an area I think we could improve on. We need to
get involved in more local events to promote the club because
there are still many people in Calne that do not realise that
they have a rugby team!”
Facilities
“Since Calne Rugby was reformed in 1960 we have played
at the Calne Recreation Ground. I regard the clubhouse to be
one of the best in our league (an old school clubhouse) but
because we do not own a clubhouse or pitch, we are often
at a disadvantage when it comes to applying for funding for
improvements.
Over the past few years the clubhouse has seen a reduction
in players using the bar and this has affected the social side a
great deal. This is something we are looking to address from
the 2016-17 season.”
Challenges/Ambitions
“One of our biggest challenges is other larger clubs taking
all the players! A few of the local clubs have had funding to
build their own clubhouse, pitches and even gyms. We are not
able to compete with these clubs financially and the true grass
roots clubs that do not own their ground will slowly disappear
unless further assistance is given.
Our goal for next season is continue to grow our adult
and junior squads and compete for the Dorset and Wilts 2
North league title and cup. But people play rugby to be part of
something, to meet new people and form friendships that last
a lifetime.”
“We became involved when Chris Austin,
the Calne RFC Chairman approached us
about shirt sponsorship. We hadn’t really
done anything like this before so thought
it was a good idea.
I did get to 3 games last season. I thoroughly
enjoyed the experience and indeed I didn’t
see the team lose in our shirt. I think they are
still unbeaten since the new shirts arrived
mid-season. They had a great season and
deserved their second place finish in the
league.
I hope next season will be even better. They
have decided not to take their promotion
and have at least another season in the
current league to consolidate on last
season. We wish them well and look
forward to the first game.”
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