Rugby Club Issue 70 | Page 63

Falkirk they and the coaches put in pre-season and maintained throughout. There are only a few games left in the season, and our league status is already maintained for next season. However, life is about succession and plans are being put in place for next season’s campaign.” in any number of ways. We changed our Governance to that of a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) with the sole intention of promoting sport throughout the local area.” Youth “It would be fair to say that our facilities are a bit of a mixed bag. There’s very few folk would deny that we have some of the best rugby pitches in Central Scotland, in fact the current main pitches were developed on ground that was originally derelict red ash football pitches and are maintained by a fantastic team of volunteers. “Although it can’t be underestimated the importance having and maintaining a high profile for your senior team, youth rugby is important for any club. In my opinion the real strength of any club is how they promote and build youth rugby into the fabric of the club. It is extremely important for the health of any club and