Phoenix
decision now. We will finish in the top half of the league this
season and we have ambitions for a top two place 2019/20.
Off the field, the appointment of new caterers, Brian
Dixon’s Blackbird Food House, staffed by the very talented
chef Julija, has transformed the post-match meals and our
new head physio, Nicole Brooks has made being injured a
pleasure!”
What Next?
“Our plans for the start of 2019 are to focus on recruitment
and retention for the seniors and juniors. We are looking to
engage the services of ex-England current Wasps player, Katie
Mason through her company Lion Sports. We aim to go in to
the local schools in the area and hold assemblies and rugby
lessons and then invite any interested children to rugby camps
and training sessions at Phoenix.
Katie will hopefully also mentor our senior coaches and
take strategic coaching sessions. We have appointed a local
businessman and current Phoenix player, Nick Pidgeon, as
our dedicated Recruitment and Retention officer and, through
his efforts, we have secured funding from Bucks RFU to
support our Junior development programme. On the field, we
will continue to drive the 1st XV, under captain Tom Porter, to
a successful second half of the season.”
Youth
“We see youth rugby as not only an important asset of the
club, but also an integral part of sport in the community. We
think that the RFU’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment,
Discipline and Sportsmanship are key to the development of
young people and are proud that we are able to offer this at
Phoenix.
“I have been involved one way
or another with Phoenix for around
ten years now having relocated to
the area. I sponsored them for a
couple of years on and off, paying
for some shirts etc. I played in the
second row between 2008 – 2017
but had to stop playing due to
injury.
I still play occasionally for the
club and get down to watch when
I can and the performances have
been very positive for a young
team. Good luck to everyone
associated with the club for the
rest of the season and hopefully
they can push on for a top three
finish.”
Neil Wincomb, Bamboo Medical
Proud to support
Phoenix Rugby Club
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