A busy week for the Warriors this week with the January Disco taking place on Wednesday 14th and then the 1st game of the new year when Croeserw come to Llanelli on Sunday (18th).

Further down are the minutes of the latest committee meeting which will also show how the club is developing and what is coming up.

DISCO: We’re back at EJs bar in Llanelli on 14th for the 1st disco of 2015. As ever DJ Gerbil will be playing the music and getting the Warriors party vibe going. 6:30-9:30pm, £3 entry (carers go free). Any ideas for improving the disco or early song requests please comment or get in touch.

Croeserw RFC: “The Bog Wanderers” will be making the trek from the edge of the Llynfi valley to Burry Port. They have assembled a good squad and a quick glance at their facebook page will demonstrate that they are looking forward to a good day. Those who made the trip earlier in the year will remember not only the tough time we had on field, http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/llanelliwarriorsrfc/s/match-centre-3612/0-2668052/ but also the great welcome we had off it with the live entertainment almost being as good as Jumpin’ John. Therefore we need a good turnout on and off the field, if you can’t play please support. Kick off on Sunday (18th) is at 2:30pm.

MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING 11.1.15

Present: Jamie Evans, Darren Pollitt, Richard Evans, Gwilym Lewis. (As ever the Warriors meetings are open to all to sit in on but only official members voting and contributions at the discretion of the Chairman). Some minutes are held over from last meeting as action not complete but no further discussion held.

Fixtures:

Recent:
Past v Present went well, good numbers despite the weather. All enjoyed and an achievement for the club to have held it. Hope it becomes an annual event. If so make sure held early enough to watch Scarlets afterwards if relevant. Also could possibly be held on New Years Eve.
Issues: wrong kit picked up - relevant person to check.
Some players not getting texts (eg Ben Kitson) - any relevant players to give Lee Rowlands details.
Gwilym struggling to drop kit off in week - check after matches to see who might be able to do it.
Gwilym developing pro forma request form for home games so Burry Port RFC has relevant information.

Upcoming:
Croeserw due to visit on Sunday. Had good welcome there so would like to reciprocate. 2:30pm Kick off. All to help publicise.
Swansea Gladiators to be confirmed in new year. Approach NDS about re arranging Dai Spriggs Memorial Match. Check 6 Nations is all confirmed Action – Derrick/Gwilym to confirm, Richard has offered to ask Tumble again if required.

6 Nations fixtures:
6/7th Feb Wales v e**land – B&B Bumble Bee Barbarians visiting for england fixture. Watch Wales game together in White Lion (Felinfoel)on Friday, H Bomb match on Saturday.
15th Feb (Sun) Scotland v Wales
28th March – France v Wales, Betws v Warriors
13th/14th March Wales v Ireland. Hopefully play Sunday Wells Rebels on Friday and game in capital on Saturday.
21st March Italy v Wales, Cefenithin v Warriors Anniversary Cup.

Tour/World Cup – Llanelli Warriors have been invited to The Bumble Bees/IMAS ‘World Tourmament’ event Mon Aug 17th to Aug 23rd 2015. Free accommodation for up to 30 players. Gwilym has confirmed Warriors participation. Committee to SELECT squad based on participation this year, previous years and needs of team re playing positions. Possibility more rooms will be available. Action – Gwilym to develop preliminary squad and discuss with committee.
Carmarthenshire County Council looking to support venture. Possibilities may include Warriors recognised as respite providers with recompense, relevant members being registered as ILF carers, other members applying for such support. Gwilym and Gary James to hold meeting with relevant parties.
News will be posted on the events page on the club website:

Warriors tour - possibly late April. Jamie to continue investigate his own proposal.

7s to be held 1st Bank Holiday in May.

Fundraising:
Q&A fundraiser to be held at Bury Port RFC with panel representing all levels rugby: On hold. Agreed to try and work around possible availability of Scott Quinell (new President) Action - Gwilym to contact

Disco: Discussion about Burry Port possibly being as good a venue as EJs and supports Burry Port RFC. Xmas disco had gone well. Concern numbers may be down a bit, look at re publicising and targeting places. Appreciation of how well the disco has gone and been for the club – thanks again to Vanessa, Mark and Tracie (and others) – Action Gwilym speak to Tracie.

Disco THIS Wednesday day in EJs – all to help publicise.

Lewi Board: Jamie to ask friend if he might produce a portable Lewi board passing game. (Action – Jamie)

Lewi Calendar: no time to produce this year. Look to publish for 2016. Action – Gwilym to inform

Sponsorship: agreed to take up Bambi’s uncle on his offer asap. Action - Jamie to liase with Pictons. Also look at individual player sponsorship package: players have/get individual sponsors £50. Gwilym to set up player profiles/package.

Membership: need to keep collecting. £40 per season – joint Warriors/Burry Port sponsorship. Will include item of kit and discounted beer. See if Picton can get the Macron prize money. Need to get money to Burry Port. Action - Jamie

Donation: The club was very grateful to the Morgan family: Ryan, Dewi and Vanessa - for asking for donations to the Warriors in lieu of flowers following the passing of Ryan's grandfather. Thank you for this generous action.

Development

CLUB

Transport
Bus Driver Test: Gareth Ladd fit to sit again. Action – Neil Parker to coordinate. Discussed transport. Mark Lewis driving worked very well – possibility of making it a more permanent arrangement to be investigated.
No longer to meet in New Dock Stars following request from the club. Arrange those with cars to call past Town Hall on training nights. Those requiring lifts to be proactive in requests. Action – Lee to ask people to contact him if they require lift

Disability Sport Wales have introduced a four tiered (Ribbon, Bronze, Silver and Gold) identification and accreditation process which any sports club can go through to show they are committed to providing and delivering inclusive sport.: Gwilym continuing to collate information, policies and procedures as club works towards the 1st level - ribbon award. Achieving this should give parents, members, sponsors and any other partners confidence that the Warriors have passed this accreditation which requires various policies and procedures to be in place (e.g. qualified coaches, 1st aiders, risk assessment etc). Gwilym has coordinated this and the club have approximately ¾ of the documentation required signed off. Action – Gwilym to continue.

Coaches/referees/1st aiders: Gwilym has put forward names of those interested in coaching to Gary James/Burry Port RFC. Steven Rees and Daren Pollitt added their names as potential 1st aiders. (action Gwilym)

President – Scott Quinell has agreed to be President of Llanelli Warriors RFC but has warned of poor availability. Committee very pleased to have his support.

Presentation for opponents: Former player Lisa Folkes possibly able to produce shield to present to opponents. Gwilym has sent version of badge. Action – Gwilym to chase Lisa

Accounts: Jamie to sign on Friday and let Tracie know when he is going to she can try and coordinate. Ongoing action as Jamie has found it difficult with new job in Pembrokeshire. Action - Jamie. Richard to ask friend re possibility of sorting things for club account at other branches and if old signatories have to be involved.

CONCEPT – club agreement to forward concept of mixed ability rugby.

Shine Presentation: Warriors presentation at Learning Disability Wales conference has had more positive feedback and it’s hoped the club will be invited to speak at future events.

Ability Rugby International: The Federation of mixed ability clubs formed last March is almost ready to launch its website. The Warriors have made a facebook page to coincide with this and it is also almost imminent. ARI will award a trophy – the Participation Cup - on a points system based heavily on fixtures played with less weighting on results. At present the Warriors lead the Gladiators at the head of the table although not all results have been collated.

Cardiff match(es)/Cardiff mixed ability side – still hope to play matches in Cardiff in 14.3.15 (Wales v Ireland) and 17.4.15 alongside UK LD Nurse conference. Gwilym in discussion with Joe Davies, a local WRU development officer and Cardiff Disability Sports Development Officer over best way to try and establish a Cardiff side. Gwilym hopes the Warriors might have a leading role in a cone and try day based in Cardiff from which training sessions can be held and then a team established.

Any Other Business - None

Meeting to be held on 1st Sunday or Monday of the month: February 1st/2nd.