Setting the standard (From Dorset Echo)

Setting the standard

8:53am Tuesday 17th June 2008 in Sport By Ky Capel

WEYMOUTH Rugby Club held its post-season Proficiency Award assessments and notched 19 honours.

The awards are an important tool to help players, teachers and coaches assess rugby union skills.

They are designed to be an enjoyable method by which players can identify their strong points and those they need to develop. Players can also assess and improve their levels of fitness.

This year Weymouth achieved a remarkable eight bronze and 11 silver awards.

The Seasiders' winners were Tom Lawday, Oliver Harding, Lewis Allan, Jake Keenan, Zach Budd, Cameron Avant, Luke Savage, James Yuille, Gareth Parkinson, Andrew Ford, Callum Gaughran, Thomas Glynn, Mike Newland, Sam Newland, Rhodri Tanner, Hamish Jeffcott, Josh Leatham, Sam Leatham and Chris Galloway.

Organiser and lead coach Gordon Harding said: "This year was particularly good with a very high standard of rugby skills demonstrated."

Weymouth Rugby Club will start the 2008-09 Proficiency Award skills training at the beginning of the upcoming season.

Players who are interested in registering or joining the club can contact either Chris Davis on 07736599021, Glyn Arnold on 07707036432 or Gordon Harding on 01305 781901, or alternatively visit weymouthrfc.org.uk Seasiders' trio Idris Martin, Julian Oddy and Graham Williams have also been presented RFU Valued Volunteer Awards.