SWANSEA
Skewen RFC - Tennant Park ,Skewen - 01792 812088 - Colours - Black and Amber
e-mail: n.ranft@ntlworld.com; barry.d@ntlworld.com; skewen.rfc@ntlworld.com
Contact details
To allow for better communication and information exchange, we are compiling a database of contact details for all players and committee members. Please e-mail your full name, address, contact telephone number and e-mail address to: john_wesly_harding@hotmail.co.uk
Vice Presidents
We have a number of Vice President opportunities which guarantee a ticket for each Wales home fixture. One VP is £125, two or more are £100 each. For further details contact Steve Morris.
A Blast from the Past
Not many people know this,but, during the late 1970s Skewen RFC Players used to keep themselves fit by sequence dancing.
Here we see Kevin 'Twinkle Toes' Pearce and Jeff 'Rumbaba' Davies taking refreshments between the Foxtrot and the Cha Cha. LOVE THE HEAD GEAR GUYS!!!
Training and touch rugby
Saturday 27th June - Touch rugby tournament, meet at club 13:00, BBQ to follow.
Tuesday 30th June - Training restarts (yay!), bring running shoes. Start time 18:30.
100 Club
May Winner - Skewen Under 9's
April Winner - H Edmunds
Our thanks to 2 hard working committee members
We would like to express our thanks to 2 very hard working ladies who have extended their junior commitments by joining the senior committee. They are our best "gatemen" and raffle ticket sellers by far.
Jackie and Yvonne
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Second XV Win Awards
Skewen 2nd's have won two awards at the annual Swansea and District presentation evening, blocking Morriston from making a clean sweep on the night. The awards were: The Dorian Heel Bar cup, for most tries in the league, and Alun G. LLoyd shield for being the most hospitable club. A big thanks to all the boys, and lets hope we take home more than the consolation prizes next year.
Another Successful Season
With a young side ably managed and coached by Skewen stallwarts Richard and Jamie Ball we finished a more than credible 4th in National League 3 South West and with any sort of luck considering the close games we narrowly lost it could have been promotion. On top of this we won the West Wales Bowl and performed with credit in the Welsh Cup. The seconds were runners up in the Swansea and District League and lost to a strengthened Morriston side in the Swansea and District Cup semi final.
The Committee once again express their gratitude to the two Ball's (and Clyde) for their endless enthusiasm and coaching skills which has seen this team of home grown, amateur players improve year on year.
West Wales Bowl Champions
Skewen beat Pontyberem 45-29 in the final of the West Wales Bowl in a fast and flowing game of champagne rugby.
Alan Collins receiving the West Wales Bowl
Leighton Retires as Youth Coach
Leighton Nichols’ is retiring as youth team coach. He has made an outstanding contribution over a sustained period of 20 years to Skewen Rugby at junior, youth and senior levels and to junior district rugby. His CV reads: 1988 - 1996 Coach Skewen U/8-16's
1989 - 1993 organised Skewen Juniors mini festivals
Member of group which established West Glamorgan Junior Association
1990 - 1995 Chairman of Skewen Juniors
1990 - onwards member of Skewen Senior committee
Member of a working party with D Arthur which established Afan Nedd Junior District Association
1992 - 1996 Chairman of Afan Nedd Junior Association
1997 - onwards Coach Skewen Youth
2004 - onwards Youth team Secretary
In summary he coached junior sides for 8 years. Helped establish W Glam Junior Association and Afan Nedd Junior Association. Chaired Skewen Juniors for 6 years. Chaired Afan Nedd Juniors for 4 years. Has coached Skewen Youth for 11 years being secretary for 4 years as well. On match days he also acts as team trainer and physio.
In addition to the substantial contribution outlined above, Leighton has been a senior committee member for 18 years. In this role he is responsible for producing the match programme each week, producing the fixture card and season ticket. He also procures Club kit and clothing. On top of all this he is the Chairman of Skewen RFC Social Club.
To all Youngsters
Are you aged 5 - 11, like rugby, boy or girl, then why not come along on a Wednesday evening between 5.30 to 6.45 and give it a go. We play games against other teams on a Sunday,we have discos through the season and go on tour at the end of the season. If you interested then come along.
If you are aged 12 - 14 then why not come along on a Thursday evening between 5.30 to 6.45 and give it a go.
If you are aged 14 - 16 training is on a Tuesday evening 5.30 to 6.45.
We have qualified and friendly coaches, team managers at all ages. Why not come along and have a look for your self or for more information phone Yvonne club sec on 07976102794
REFEREES
Our Junior section is desperate for referee's to officiate at games on a Sunday morning. Please contact the Club on the above e-mails if you are either a qualified ref or are interested in taking up refereeing
TIES
We have Club Ties at £7.50. Please contact Mark Carter for further details
SPONSORS
We are able to advertise your company via a number of media. In particular this web site is extremely popular. If you feel your company could benefit from being associated with Skewen RFC, whilst helping to support your local community, please contact Ken Thomas on the e-mail addresses above
Our President receiving a new kit from our sponsors, Sinclairs Mercedes Benz of Swansea, with Ryan Jones, Wales Captain
