Waid Academy
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Waid Academy
Rugby Club
T
he Waid Academy Rugby Club dates back to 1888 when pupils, staff and others
formed a team that was known as the Etceteras. They played their first games
as early as 1890 and the club has functioned continuously apart from breaks in the first
and second World Wars.
In the early years of the Club the president was also the School
PT Master and this tradition continued right up to the 1960s.
Over the years they have put together a history of which they
have every right to be proud and the current group of players
will be keen to add to this.
At present, their base is 55 High Street, Anstruther in Fife
and their first team competes in Division 3 Midlands North of
the Caledonia League. They are led by President Richard Dyce
who is supported by Secretary Eric Anderson and the club has
made a considerable amount of progress under their guidance.
So far this season their first team has put together a fine
campaign having compiled a record of eleven wins and two
defeats from their thirteen matches. This has left them sitting
near the top of the table with 53 points on the board.
Their form so far should provide them with the perfect
platform from which to go on and have a successful season.
So long as they are able to retain their current group of players
they should be able to look forward to a bright and successful
future for many years to come.
One of the highlights of the team’s performances has
been the attacking brand of rugby that they have been able
to produce. This has been reflected by the fact that they have
racked up 542 points at a rate of more than forty per game.
This will certainly have meant that any supporters attending
their matches will have been well entertained and should
encourage more of the local community to get behind the side
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in the future. This in turn has the potential to provide them
with a valuable source of additional revenue which may prove
particularly important in the current financial climate.
There is much to admire about the fine set up that Waid
Academy FPRFC currently has in place and this is thanks to
all of the hard work that has gone into making them a success.
Everyone at Rugby Club Magazine wishes them the best of luck
for the rest of the season.