Rugby Club Issue 79 | Page 76

Hillfoots
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The successes are not only with the senior squad , their Junior Rugby set up was the first to gain Positive Coaching Scotland accreditation which has now permeated through the Club and it is fantastic to see the park filled with kids from the age of four having fun and learning the skills for the future .
In the autumn , Hillfoots welcomed home their most recent Scottish International Jamie Bhatti who has been propelled into the Glasgow Warriors and Scotland squads . “ Hillfoots were honoured that Jamie presented the shirt he wore against Australia to the Club ,” said the Head of Junior Rugby Nick Quinn , “ Having started out as one of our Minis , his talk to our current crop of kids was truly inspirational – hopefully there will be many more who will follow his footsteps .”
One of the reasons for Hillfoots ’ excitement is their proposal to establish a sports hub for the community in the park . The Club ’ s facilities date to the early 1970s and rather than just update the Clubhouse , the Club is embarking on a multi-million pound project to build not just a new clubhouse and changing rooms , but a sports hall , gym and cafe that will be accessible for the entire community .
Eddie Inglis , a past President of the Club is leading the project , “ The Club is already at the heart of the community , but we recognise that the community need sporting facilities beyond just the rugby and football pitches . Our proposal for the community multi-sport hub is gathering support from other local sport clubs , the community action plan , local and national government – it will be great to have such a fantastic resource for everyone to enjoy .”
Looking forward to next season , Paddy is enthusiastic , “ We are a Club that works hard , it also plays hard . While success on the pitch is key , we also need to ensure that everyone has fun . We have a packed summer programme ranging from free family friendly tag rugby , where everyone from 4 through to 74 enjoys tag rugby followed by a BBQ and a charity Sevens tournament supporting Prostate Scotland . We also have a new coaching team to take the Senior Squad forward to the challenges of BT Caledonia Division 1 and build on our success from this season .”
Tom Biggart of Motor Fuel Group PLC recently spoke to Rugby Club Magazine about his positive association with Hillfoots Rugby Club , “ It was really through Mike Power that we became a club sponsor and decided to support the local Tillicoultry community . I remember when the clubs junior section was no more than a dozen youngsters and to see how it has developed has been inspiring .”
“ Mike has an infectious enthusiasm about him and easily convinced me that investing in the club and therefore the local community was worthwhile . Junior rugby and sport is very important to the Motor Fuel Group as we see great value in encouraging young people to get up and out and active .
“ The senior squads champion winning season offers the junior players something to aspire to which is very important .
“ The main message I would like to transmit to Hillfoots Rugby Club is to keep moving things forward . Inevitably life will put blocks in our way and with the proposed plans for the new facilities it is key that the club remains positive and focused – let ’ s move Hillfoots Rugby Club to the next level .”
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