This weekend– 25-27 April 2008 – ON TOUR
This weekend the Junior Section of Cirencester RFC Under 7 - 12s are on the annual end of season tour. There will be no rugny at the club for the mini and midi sections.

IMPORTANT Last minute tour notes
DON'T forget a packed lunch and/or packed tea for the Friday afternoon as we will be travelling directly to the hotel and then after checking in, leaving for the Floodlit Festival at Esher RFC. We will not be eating until later in the evening.
DON'T forget your tour theme - Bowler and bow ties for the adults - Bowler hats and optional bow ties for the boys hats. Fines will be imposed on offenders.
DON'T forget your kit including your boots and gumshields.
DON'T forget your tickets vouchers for Twickenham/Chessington World of Adventure.
DON'T forget your important tour items from Judge Jon Sopher's list. 
DON'T forget your sense of humour.
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Tour update
Arrangements for the end of season tour are now all in place well and parents should check the latest itinerary below. The Under 12s have the largest group of boys (and parents/guardians) going on tour, in excess of 40, which is a notable achievement.
Two key points to note are that in view of the Friday evening floodlit rugby festival at Esher RFC, we will be departing from Cirencester at 1pm prompt on the Friday afternoon 25 April. Could parents please ensure that ALL boys are present and have had some lunch before they arrive at the club. They should also bring with them an adequate packed tea as they will not be having supper until after the rugby tournament in the evening when a barbeque is being laid on.
For the Saturday evening, please let Jon Sopher or Haimish know in advance if you require a meal for your boys so that numbers can be confirmed for this with the hotel. If you do wish to take advantage of the evening meal at the hotel, then there is a charge of £7 (juniors) and £13 (adults). Money will be collected on the coach on the Friday afternoon.   

Tour updated itinerary - Key timings
Friday 25th April
12.00noon Assemble at the clubhouse – Boys should have lunch before departure, or bring a packed lunch to cover lunch and tea.
1.00pm Leave for Surrey PROMPT
4.00pm Check in Holiday Inn Chessington Park – Allocation of rooms/unpack/’packed’ tea required.
5.00pm Leave hotel for Esher RFC floodlit festival
6.15pm Kick off @ Esher, All players will receive a T-shirt, medal and refreshments courtesy of Esher RFC.
9.00-10.00pm Barbeque supper
10.00pm Return to hotel 

Saturday 26th April
10.00am Chessington Park opens
12 noon Coaches depart for Twickenham Two coaches have been arranged for those wishing to watch the Heineken Cup semi-final involving London Irish & Toulouse.
6.00pm Coaches depart from Twickenham
7.00pm Evening supper – First sitting
8.00pm Evening supper - Second sitting

Sunday 27th April
7.00am Breakfast - First sitting
7.30am Breakfast - Second sitting
8.15am Depart for Weybridge Vandals Rugby Festival
9.00am Arrive Weybridge Vandals
10.00am Festival kick off
2.30pm Presentations  
3.00pm Depart for Cirencester
6.00pm Arrive back at CRFC for collection
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Parents’  U12s Player of the Season
As the season enters its final month, please could you give some thought to the Parents’ Player of the Year Award for the current season. Details will be issued in the coming week.  
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Qualified First Aiders
Following successful completion of the sports injury first aid course at the club, the Under 12 age group is fortunate to have three qualified first-aiders - Amanda Thompson, Richard Hemming and Haimish Mead.
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Match day directions
Directions for away matches will be posted here in the week prior to the fixture.  
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Availability
Given our policy of trying to encourage as many boys to take part in matches as possible, it would assist greatly if parents could let us know when they are away or if boys are unavailable. Please advise Haimish asap by email or telephone 01285 642499. Parents are encouraged to attend coaching and fixtures. Transport can always be provided if required - Please ask.
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Match day transport
Transport is available for all boys on match days - Home and away. Please advise Haimish asap if a lift is required, telephone 01285 642499.
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Subscriptions
Subscriptions are due by 30 September 2007 in order for players to be eligible to play in club fixtures.