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31/08/10 Next Week
Next week the season kicks off with a preliminary Bowl match against Clydesdale - who it so happens
are also our first league opponents the week after!  Kick off is at 3pm - get your availability to Craig
ASAP to make his life easier!  It would be great to see a good crowd down again to support the team
(it does make a difference to the players) and there's plenty of space for the kids to run around and
burn off some energy too.

31/08/10 Hyndland Friendly
A little bit of confusion prevailed about the timing of the match with the men in black there for a 2pm
kick off and Hyndland arriving for a 3pm KO....and the referee arriving in his own sweet time...
however eventually everyone's backside was in gear and the match kicked off just after 3pm.  The
weather was kind, mostly sunny and, vitally, enough wind to keep the midges at bay, as the teams
took to the far pitch.  

A good crowd gathered on the touchline and despite a shaky start (and a broken arm for Mark D) the
MIB started to pick up the pace during the last 3/4 of the game, which was played in four 20 minute
segments.  In the end the home team took a long awaited victory with a 39-20 win over the visitors.  
Well done to all those who were there and played during the game.  Good wishes and a 'get well
soon' to Mark!  Match photos are now on line.

No news of MOM or DOD awards yet but TOTW went to Paul P.

20/08/10 This Coming Week
Our next game is on Saturday 28/08 against Hyndland.  The pre-season friendly will kick off at 2pm.  
There will be loads going on at the Clubhouse as another section is having a fun day!  Be sure to
come along and enjoy the atmosphere and take (or participate) in the first full match of the 2010/11
season. All players should get their availability to Craig as soon as possible.

20/08/10 Match Cancellation - But Training is STILL On
Sadly Renfrew are unable to fulfill the friendly fixture tomorrow (21/08) and so the match is
cancelled.  Instead a training session with some extra fun thrown in will be held with everyone to be
changed and on the pitch at 2.30pm.  Next weeks match against Hyndland will still go ahead.

19/08/10 More Baby News
Congratulations to Mark (Shep) and Jenny on the birth of Ruby on the 7th August.  She weighed in at
a healthy 7lbs 15oz and both mum and baby are doing well.  We wish them all the very best!

19/08/10 This week and Next
Ok guys the friendlies are confirmed.  We're playing Renfrew this week at home with a 3pm kick off
and a week on Saturday (28th) we're taking on Hyndland also at home with a 2pm kick off.  
Availability to Craig ASAP and it would be great to see a healthy crowd down at Lochinch to start the
season off with a bit of a bang.

08/08/10 Next Week
This coming week training continues at 6.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday.  These are the critical
last few training sessions before the Bowl competition kicks off on the 4th September and then the
league proper on the 11th so make sure you get along (even if you haven't made it to any sessions
yet this year)!  Their are friendlies planned for the 21st and 28th of August and full details will be
confirmed shortly.

08/08/10 Clydebank 10s       
It was a promising start for the team on Saturday 7th August.  Twelve players donned the blue strips
and headed over to Clydebank for their annual 10s tournament.  In warm sunshine the team played
well with some good tackling and defence in evidence and three trys scored by Tay, Baby G and
Craig with conversions from Liam.  The team made it through to the semi final of the Bowl
Competition where they were beaten by eventual winners, Helensburgh, 14 - 7.  Photos of the earlier
games against Loch Lomond and Hyndland are on line, along with training photos from a few weeks
ago.  TOTW (Thighs of the Week) went to Liam and we're still waiting for news of the MOM (Man of
the Match) and any DOD (Dick of the Day).  There are also some additional photographs from
Clydebank available via the forum.

05/08/10 Baby News
Congratulations to Kenny and Oonagh on the birth of Jessica.  She arrived on the 30th July in the
wee small hours of the morning and weighed in at a healthy 8lbs and 11oz.  We wish the family all the
very best and look forward to welcoming Jessica down on the touchline.   

05/08/10 Clydebank 10s and other Friendlies
The team kick off their 'friendlies' on Saturday 7th August at Clydebank in the Clydebank 10s
tournament.  For those of you that are available to play please contact Craig ASAP.  Players need to
be over at Clydebank by noon and spectators can expect the matches to kick off at 1pm.  It would be
great to see a crowd out to support the boys on their first outing of the season.

Other friendlies are in the pipeline for the 21st and 28th of August and we'll update you with details
as soon as they are confirmed.  In the meantime, as always, you'll find the latest news always hits the
forum first.  Training of course continues at Lochinch on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30pm
(changed and on the pitch).

05/08/10 Website Problems
Big apologies from the web team.  We've had some issues with the website and haven't been able to
update since mid July.  Hopefully things are sorted now and you'll start seeing stuff pouring out thick
and fast.  Training pics from a few weeks ago should be up in the next few days, along with pictures
from the Clydebank 10s on Saturday.

18/07/10 Players Details and Registration
Club Captain Craig recently sent out an e-mail message asking all players to let him know if they wish
to remain 'on the books' for the team.  If you haven't already, can you please respond to the
message letting him know what your status is (even if you're off to play for someone else as it allows
him know who is still active for PSUK, Scottish and British team games).  Like all administrative tasks
this one will be quicker and easier if everyone pitches in with their details without being chased!

18/07/10 Pre Season Pics
Pre-season training has been going along with a 'bang' and quite a lot of 'whimpering'.  Coach Tay
has developed a varied set of training routines that those attending have been really enjoying.  The
first set of pics are now on line from a session last week.  There are still a lot of familiar faces missing
though!  It's never too late!  Get yourself down to Lochinch on a Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30pm
(changed and on the pitch) to join in the fun.

09/07/10 Forum Change
Most of our regular forum users will be aware that yesterday was 'change over' day as we move from
one forum to another.  The new forum has a better look/feel and also provides additional security to
prevent spamming and is, in general, much easier to administrate.  If you want the latest news on the
MIB, and to join in with the craic and general shenanigans, then registration is simple and quick,
though you will have to wait for an administrator to approve your application however this rarely takes
longer than 24 hours at most.  Any problems then contact us at admin@sprfcfan.com

09/07/10 Glasgow Warriors Kids Summer Camp
The Glasgow Warriors Rugby Summer Camp for kids (P4 to U16) will be taking place at Lochinch
(again) on the 10-12 August 2010.  The camps give kids a chance to train like the professionals
having fun along the way as well as a chance to meet some of the Glasgow Warriors during the
sessions.  Basic techniques of passing, tackling, running and support play will be taught and
practised in game-based situations. Each youngster will be coached in decision-making and
problem-solving, with an individual action plan given out after the three-day camp (hmmmm come to
think of it couldn't some of our lot be doing with this?). If you want more information please go to www.
scottishrugby.org

09/07/10 League Fixtures
Next season's league fixtures are now out and available on the calendar.  There are still friendly
matches, PSUK matches and 2XV matches to be added so keep checking back.

19/06/10 Scottish Police Website
The Scottish Police Website has had a revamp and also now has the pictures from the Scottish
Police v Irish Combined Police match.

19/06/10 SPRFC T-Shirts
An order is being placed for some natty and, dare we say it, 'cool' t-shirts for next season bearing our
logo and the immortal team catch phrase 'One More Year'.  If you are interested in a t-shirt then
please contact us at admin@sprfcfan.com with your preferred size.  One time offer so get your order
in ASAP!

19/06/10 Interested in playing rugby?
Strathclyde Police Rugby Club is looking to recruit new players ahead of the 2010/2011 season
starting in September. Whether you are looking for a new club, haven’t played in awhile or never
before you will be made more than welcome.  Pre season training starts at 1830hrs on Tuesday 6
July 2010 at Lochinch, Pollok Park and every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter with Coach David
Taylor taking charge.  This is an ideal opportunity to get fit and meet new friends. Please contact us
at players@sprfcfan.com if you're interested in finding out more.

19/06/10 Fat Camp Success
Fat Camp on a Wednesday night is proving so successful that it's now going to be happening twice a
week.  If you'd like a chance to increase your fitness before pre-season kicks off, as well as having a
bit of banter and a game or two of touch, then head along to Lochinch on Tuesday and Thursday
nights at 18:30.

19/06/10 Family Day Thanks
A big thank you to everyone who came to Family day and helped out on the burger stall.  The vast
queues were testament to the quality of the burgers and the quality of the banter provided!

08/06/10 Up From the Ashes
The website has undergone it's revamp and like a phoenix is born again from the ashes of last
season to battle on anew for one more year!   We think that we've tested everything - but it's always
possible that we've missed a spot or two - if there are any broken links or things that don't work quite
the way they should then let us know at admin@sprfcfan.com

08/06/10 SPRA Family Day
A reminder that SPRA family day is on this Sunday (13th June) from 12 noon till 5pm at Lochinch.  As
always we will be manning one of the burger stalls, in direct competition with the Curling Section this
year.  Basically the more folks turn up the less time each individual needs to spend flipping or
serving.  There's lots for families to do on the day with stalls, fairground rides, tea tent, beer tent and
plenty of activities for the kids, as well as displays from various police teams including the mounted
and dog branch - hopefully the helicopter (if not needed operationally) will also be visiting.  If you are
able to help out on Saturday with set up that would be fantastic, but if not then try to get along for at
least some of the time on the Sunday to enjoy the day and help out.  Parking on the day is at
Bellahouston with buses running into Lochinch from there.  If you need any further details then
please speak to Alan or Gary.

08/06/10 Pre Pre Season Fat Camp
Calling the desperately unfit and the over indulged!  Pre-Pre-Season-Fat-Camp is kicking off at
Lochinch on Wednesday nights (and potentially Saturday afternoons too) for those of you who feel
the need to get a head start on raising your fitness.  There is a thread on the forum about this where
you can find out more details.