Shrewsbury
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ENGLISH CLUB OF THE SEASON 2018/2019
Shrewsbury
RUGBY CLUB
Shrewsbury Rugby Club has enjoyed a fine season this time around,
progressing well across all levels of their set up. Their President Glyn
Jones recently took the time to tell us more about the good work they’ve
been doing lately.
Involvement The Role
He told us, “I have been involved
with Shrewsbury Rugby Club since 1968
(U16s/junior Colts), after being selected
for the U16 County side the Shrewsbury
Colts coach came to watch me in a school
game and invited me to attend training
at Shrewsbury, allowing me to train and
play with better coaches and players.
With the exception of a five-year hiatus
from the age of 16 to 21, I’ve been a
member ever since and as such have
completed duties in all capacities on the
committee and beyond. I am currently
President of our club.” “The challenges mainly surround
conflict between sections of the club who
have different priorities as someone has
to make decisions and you can’t please
everyone all of the time. The challenge
is balancing ‘nice to have’ against ‘need
to have’. The club is only in its current
healthy state due to careful management
and there are not many people who still
recall the days when we had no money
and appalling facilities.
The rewards for me are seeing the
club thrive and getting the occasional
thanks from those who understand how
much work is required by a few people
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to achieve everything. I also take great
satisfaction from being involved in
improvements to the club, facilities and
grounds over the last fifteen years and
seeing the enjoyment the youngsters get
on a Sunday morning.”
Atmosphere
“The mood at our club is
exceptionally positive at the moment
with all sections performing well and
enjoying their rugby. Success on the
pitch drives success off it and helps with
sponsorship and raising funds through
social events.