Gogledd Cymru girls

The Gogledd Cymru girls teams at U15 & U18 will hopefully be selected on Sunday at Eirias Arena. Even if you have not managed to get along to training yet, if you want to try out for the squad, come along to the arena on Sunday between 10.30 - 3pm and speak to one of the coaches.

Training update

No training next Friday as we'll all be saving our energy for Sunday 28th at Eirias Arena for the rugby fun day. Training for the Gogledd Cymru U18s will take place on Thursdays at 6.45 alongside Mermaid training until further notice. U15s will be told by Pete on 28th where and when they will be training. It is hoped that the Gogledd Cymru U15 & U18 squads will be selected on 28th at Eirias Arena ready for the first match of the season, which is planned for 19 October v Scarlets.

U14 Player of the Year North Wales 2007 - 2008

Congratulations to Amelia Stubbs (Colwyn Bay RFC)- seen here receiving the Player of the Year award for North Wales U14s 2007 - 2008 from Rowland Phillips.

Regional awards

Just back from the National 10s in Llandovery.
Congratulations to all the girls from last season's North Wales squads.
Special congratulations to Amelia Stubbs (Colwyn Bay) for being named Regional Player of the Year for North Wales U14s 2007 - 2008 and Sian Williams (Caernarfon) for being named as Regional Player of the Year - North Wales U17s 2007 - 2008.

Message from coaches for U18s

I am speaking for the coaches, Ben & myself.
I understand that some girls have problems with either date - i.e. Friday - or the venue being too far. The dates and venues can be up for discussion and Ben and I are happy to accomodate. The practices are currently scheduled weekly but once we have the squad formalised to a managable number and skill levels established, the practices for the North Wales team are likely to be fortnightly or monthly. However, this would mean that the girls are expected to have regular matches, club or school, and training. Ben and I are quite happy to come to the clubs or go on recommendations of club coaches about fitness to play.
If there are better ideas to develop the U18 squad, contact any of the team, Ann, Ben or myself anytime. However, it is imperative that this is done ASAP certainly before the end of September.
Louis

First training

First training tonight. Disappointing turn out, especially the U18s. I know a lot of girls have part time jobs now so it can be difficult getting everyone together in the same place at the same time. Nice to see some familiar faces from last year's squad. Hopefully even more will come next week.

Gogledd Cymru training

Training starts on Friday 12 september at 6.30pm at Colwyn Bay RFC. If anyone needs directions or more info please contact Ann or June - contact details below.
We are looking for new squad members so if you think you are capable of playing at regional level, come along and speak to the coaches.

Free rugby fun day

There will be a free rugby fun day at Eirias Arena on Sunday 28 September. It's free to join in and lunch will be provided. Come along and register in the Norwest Holtz suite at Eirias Leisure Centre, Colwyn Bay on 28 september at 10 - 10.30am. The day is open to all players, whether experienced or brand new to the game and the Gogledd Cymru coaches will be looking for potential new members to join the regional squad. They will also be sending any likely girls for trials for Wales U20s. For more details or if you want to pre-register contact ann@colwynbayrugby.co.uk (U18s) or june.gogleddu15@hotmail.com (U15s).