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We proudly fly the flag
for Shetland, as the only
Shetland sports team
participating in a National
League set-up.
SHETLAND
Ladies section and our entry into
the National leagues is a source
of pride.”
Atmosphere
“Everything is quite buoyant just
now – we were promoted last
season and finished comfortably
in the middle of the league table,
so the guys are looking to build
on this in the coming campaign.
The Junior section finished in a
very healthy position before the
summer break and we all hope it
continues to grow and progress.
The U18s entered the leagues last
season and this year, the U16s
and the U18s are both entered
into league and cup competitions.
The growth of the ladies team has
added a new dimension to the
feeling in the Club too, so all in all,
things are on the up and up!”
Community
“We are an important part of the
local area – it is a club for the
community, I like to think of it
as a club for all the family. We
proudly fly the flag for Shetland,
as the only Shetland sports team
participating in a National League
set-up. That is a constant source
of pride for us all.
Youth is the lifeblood of this Club.
For years, the membership was
steady but ageing. When we set
up our youth programme with the
help of Paul Woods, it took a few
years to get really established, but
is a major part of the Club now.
The injection of youthful players
coming up from the Junior section
is what has allowed an Island
system of 23000 plus population
to have some success in the
National leagues.”
Ambitions
“Our ambition is to consolidate our
League status, winning promotion
if possible. We also want to get
junior teams well established and
to develop women’s rugby even
more to get funding in place to
build our own clubhouse, securing
the financial future for the Club.”
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