Walkerburn
aid and becoming the team physio, I graduated to being on
the Club Committee a couple of years ago, culminating in my
nomination and acceptance as the Club President at the AGM
before this season began.”
The Role
“It can sometimes be a challenge to get enough volunteers
to help with the running of the club despite a core committee.
However, I found that with perseverance people are willing to
help, particularly when you ask them personally to help with a
specific task.
It is rewarding to get feedback from people in passing about
how happy they are to see the club doing well again, and you
find out how fondly the club is thought of, even outwith the
immediate community. However, I feel happiest on a Saturday
after five, with the clubhouse full of banter from players and
spectators, after enjoying a home game. This makes all the hard
work worthwhile.”
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Atmosphere
“Morale is generally on a high at the moment down at
Caberston Haugh. Last season we were unable to field a team
in the leagues due to lack of playing numbers, only odd games
were played against a touring Welsh team and an ex-players
XV. Another year like that would have probably spelled the
end of the club.
However, after a recruitment drive over the summer we
now have a growing squad of players ranging from young
newcomers to experienced veterans and also to players who
are new to the game of rugby. Backing the players up are a
dedicated Committee who put in all the extra work that makes
my job so much easier. On the whole there is a feeling that after
the lows of last season we are now on the up again. It may be a
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