Leamington Royals RL

The History

Early in 1931, the Old Leamingtonians RFC was formed by a number of rugby playing Old Boys of Leamington College. The founders were Stanley Ackerman, a non-player but the inspiration and strength of the early days, and Freddie Judd whose name became synonymous with that of the club for many years. Stanley Ackerman became the first Secretary of the Club and Freddie Judd the first Treasurer.

The first match played was against a Leamington 2nd XV on February 7th 1931 and was won, 16 points to 6. The team was called Old Collegians at this time but they became the Old Leamingtonians before the end of the first season.

The Club

Old Leamingtonians is a big club - the total membership and parent participation is approximately 1250 this year. The Club is run entirely by volunteers, apart from groundskeepers. This engagement and commitment makes for an enthusiastic and very sociable environment.

There's as much to be gained by youngsters and seasoned players from being part of a positively-charged social atmosphere as there is from what happens during the match. This is where Old Leamingtonians offers the best environment to youngsters entering the sport and picking up the values of being a team member, as well as first-rate coaching to RFU Standards.

Friendly Atmosphere

The Club has an enviable reputation for being friendly, open and - quite naturally - keen on its rugby! Every weekend, its 8 full-sized pitches are used for matches or training by 450 players of all ages.

Younger players are supported by a cadre of dads and mums, both from the touch-lines as well as helping with coaching, bar, kitchen and administration of the Club.

Hire Old Leamingtonians

Leamington Rugby Club is available for private hire.

The venue is suited to:

• off-site meetings for companies
• birthday parties - for adults or children
• weddings
• clubs & societies

We have a range of facilities already in-house, and can arrange for others at your request:

• audio-visual presentation (from PC, DVD, VCR, live)
• small meeting room - up to 20 people
• large meeting room - up to 100 people
• full bar facilities
• full kitchen to catering standard
• on-site parking for up to 100 cars
• flood-lit sports ground
• male/female showers

Contact our Facilities Manager, Jacqui Foley, to discuss your requirements and pricing jaquifoley@aol.co.uk

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