The Frank Woodcock Spirit of Rugby Award embodies the principles Frank held dear and ensures that club members for years to come remember and celebrate the massive contribution Big Frank made to our club.

Nominations are invited from across the club and further information is detailed below

• What is the Spirit of rugby award - The award acknowledges an individual or group within Eccleshall RUFC who have shown commitment and enthusiasm for rugby, the club, team and team-mates, sportsmanship, courage and enjoyment of the sport.

• Who is it awarded to – Any individual or group who are Eccleshall RUFC players, coaches, volunteers or supporters

• Who is it awarded by – A panel of no less than 3 and no more than 5.

• Who makes up the panel – The awarding panel consist of one or more members of ERUFC Club Committee and one or more member or representative of the Woodcock family

• Who can nominate a nominee - Any Eccleshall RUFC player, coach, volunteer or supporter or the Spirit of Rugby Award committee themselves

• Who should be nominated - Nominees can be a player or coach who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, a volunteer who has given his or her own time on or off the pitch to further the aims and objectives of ERUFC & the core values of rugby.

• How should you nominate – Nominations should be in written form of no more than 200 words, outlining why the nominee or nominees should be awarded the Frank Woodcock – Spirit of Rugby Award, particularly focusing on what makes them stand out above others who give their time to our club.

• What is the nominating period - Nominations are now open and run through until April 27th 2018.

Nominations should be submitted Club Chairman Tim West (westth@hotmail.com) by 2200 on April 27th 2018.