Brixham
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youngsters of all abilities, not
just the stars of the future, is the
lifeblood of any successful club.
One of the difficulties facing
any club is the transition between
Colts rugby and the seniors, and in
an effort to maximise the number
of guys who continue playing,
Brixham play two U21 matches
each year against old foes from
across the bay, Torquay, for the
Reg Brewer Cup. These take place
at Christmas and Easter, with
serious preparation and coaching,
and are proving very successful.
Another challenge facing a
localised club like Brixham, is to
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attract people from the area, but
who’s roots lie elsewhere and who
have no history with the club. So,
Brixham try very hard to extend
a warm welcome to anyone new
at the club, whether as spectators,
players or parents, recognising
that, no matter the accent, they are
all Brixham people.
Astley Park boasts excellent
facilities,
including
match
floodlights and full training lights
on the second pitch. Consistent
improvement over the years began
when volunteers built the current
clubhouse and grandstand in the
80’s.
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Regular improvements have
been made since to both changing
and bar areas, including a
wheelchair lift, with further
enhancements planned for 2019.
The result is a clubhouse and local
amenity second to none, which is
open and busy every day of the
week, with a variety of functions
and classes, ranging from
celebrations through to exercise
and slimming.
So, the FIshermen are currently
in rude health, and look forward
to 2019 with optimism. However,
everyone at the club is mindful
of the fragility of this buoyant
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“Maritime International Solutions is the main club sponsor and have supported them for
between five and ten years, helping out with games, shirts etc. As a company we insure
boats around the Brixham area and love to help out the community in any way possible
so decided to sponsor the rugby club. I get down to most of the games; they are doing
really well at the moment so I’m looking forward to the rest of the season.”
Dick Gregory
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