First training - done

So fellow ruggers.. We finally came back. The clubhouse was full of people and Matt the coach gave us a bit of a speech about the player's survey. Unfortunately, the girls were not included, so we were warming up our calves and ankles (and patience);) After that, we have all headed to the pitch and started some work with James Wakefield and James Newman. It was absolutely great to work with those two! We had a few new players including some proper beginners so that was additionally interesting.  Anna was around too with her 8 months belly taking some pictures and thinking what hurts more, giving birth or being tackled by Amanda.  Well, I can tell you, both are pretty painful ;)

Let's go to work!

Pre-season starts tomorrow!

Ladies, don't forget that the pre-season starts tomorrow and we have a new coach to help us with the preparation for this exciting season. Don't forget your boots - the ground is hard, but not that much. I was playing touch last night in hard-pitch boots and it was bit too slippery. Let's go to work!

Urgent - BOOT APPEAL - Kenya

Ladies, Marcella Collins from Saracens and FRN went with Maggie Alphonsi to Kenya for some charity work. Apparently there are some really talented rugby players in Kenya but it looks that they are lacking total basics like BOOTS. So they have a deal with an airline, that it will deliver for free to Kenya all the boots that we will collect. It can be your old boots that you are not using anymore. But you are free to buy some brand new too! Originally, they said they will be collecting them at the FRN 7s, but I am going to do it earlier so please let me know if you have any or bring it to the Wednesday training.

Andrea

Pre-season training starts on 27th of July

All, I am happy to announce that the pre-season is going to start officially on 27th of July. We have managed to convince an amazing person, James Wakefield, to help us with the pre-season until we will hire a coach. This is great news as James is extremely experienced and  has such a great approach to people! Let's make an effort and show in large numbers :) Also, James is happy to hear from us if we have any suggestions in regards to what we want to work on. I said to start with basics. Also, Matt (men's coach) is going to send some training suggestions over. I am very optimistic and can't wait to start!

Last thing, although there is no official session on Monday, I am planning to come to the park to do the fitness with the fitness group so please join us at 6:30pm if you fancy some light training.


PRE-SEASON TRAINING
Monday 7:30pm (mixed men & women fitness) [no official session on 25th of July]
Wednesday 7:30pm (rugby training with James)

 

The picture of sample exercise ;)

Women 7s Team GB named

Great Britain has announced their squat for the Olympics. One of the girls that we have trained with couple of weeks before in Regent's Park, Amy Wilson-Hardy is one of them. Good luck ladies!

http://www.scrumqueens.com/news/great-britain-squad-completes-rio-line

Spring cleaning

As we are slowly approaching pre-season, we have gathered in the clubhouse to do some spring cleaning. The medikit was empty, although there was enough petroleum jelly (enough to grease a horse) we have new water bottles, some kicking tees, kit is ready too. Can't wait to be on the pitch!

Venus is recruiting!

Thanks to Andrew Hesselden we have this brand new amazing poster! Let's recruit! Let's go to work!

If you are here because you are interested in playing rugby, get in touch with us on FB or at venus@millwallrugby.com. Rugby is for girls! And we do teach complete beginners! Don't by shy!