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Awards Night and why we do this.......

Awards Night and why we do this.......

Paul Hooseman17 May 2016 - 19:47
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A message for all our supporters.

This year the U15 awards went to:
Players' Player: Luke Nelsey
Parents'/Coaches'' Player: Rory Lewis
Most Developed Player: Nick Rigo
ClubMan of the Year: Toby Knott

HUGE congratulations to all our winners and EVERYONE within our squad.

Scoop was away on another world exclusive, interviewing an anonymous parent, and can report the following account. Please read this throughout the close season:

FROM AN LRFC U15 PARENT:

One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money and spend so much time running around for your son so he can play rugby?" Well I have a confession to make: I don't pay for my son's rugby training or his kit, pads, gum shield or boots.

So, if I am not paying for rugby, what am I paying for?

- I pay for those moments when my boy becomes so tired he feels like quitting but doesn't....

- I pay for the opportunity that my boy can have and will have to make life-long friendships.

- I pay for the chance that he may have amazing coaches that will teach him that rugby is not just about game plays and winning but is about life.

- I pay for my boy to learn discipline and respect.

- I pay for my boy to learn to take care of his body.

- I pay for my boy to learn to work with others and to be a proud, supportive, kind and respectful team member.

- I pay for my boy to learn to deal with disappointment, when he doesn't get that try he hoped for, or dropped the ball despite having practiced a thousand times, but still gets up and is determined to do his BEST next time...

- I pay for my boy to learn to make and accomplish goals.

- I pay for my boy to learn that it takes hours and hours and hours and hours of hard work and practice to create a champion, and that success does not happen overnight.

- I pay so that my boy can be on the pitch instead of in front of a screen...

I could go on but, to be short, I don't pay for rugby; I pay for the opportunities that rugby provides my boy to develop attributes that will serve him well throughout his life, and gives him the opportunity to bless the lives of others. From what I have seen for many years, I think it is a great investment!

Have a great summer everyone!
Yours in Rugby, Scoop

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