Hope Valley RUFC

This summer, the club is organising a sponsored three peaks challenge to help raise funds for the club.

For those that don’t know, the three peaks challenge is to climb the highest peaks in Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scarfell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon) inside of 24 hours. You can find more information about it here

Having done it before personally I can say it is not easy but definitely worth it, and you’ll be raising money to support us through the coming season.

To get involved, or for more information, contact Mike Woodhouse on 07793844684

Josh

Last week our very own Matt Eyre along with Lee and Joris went to collect the Millers Homes League shield!

Cue ultra-flattering photo

Edit: Bumping this back to the top of the website, please get in touch ASAP if you want to attend!

The annual club dinner is bit special this year as it is the 30th anniversary of the club.

So, if your a player, ex-player or just someone who has been associated with the club over the years then we want to see you there! The more the merrier.

The dinner will be a black tie/evening wear event and will involve a meal as well as entertainment and awards (we’ll have more details closer to the time)

Details are:
Saturday 24th April 2010
Baldwins Omega,
Psalter Lane,
Sheffield

Tickets cost £30 a head, and you should contact Colin Field on 07887 841096 if you are interested. If you want to come please let us know as soon as possible as it makes the organisation and arrangement of tables and such a lot easier.

See you there!

Josh

Hope Valley will be running a number of events this summer:

Castleton Barn Dance

The annual Castleton barn dance is this Saturday on the 19th of July

There will be music from Thunderbottoms and Hot Bitch, a raffle and generally just a great night out. Please contact Steve Richardson on 07973 709286 for tickets and further information.

Hope Valley Golf Day

The golf day will take place on the 22nd of August. If you are interested then please contact Matt Eyre by email (preffered) on cliveeyreltd@btconnect.com, or by phone on 07771 566668.

Hope Valley Intervillage Tournament & Fun Day

This year the regular Intervillage tournament will take place at Castleton playing fields on the 23rd of August.

Further details about what is happening will be posted closer to the date, but anyone and all ages will be welcome to turn up and play, watch or just enjoy a day out.

For further information on the Intervillage contact Rick Spencer on 07944 829503

The annual Rugby Club Dinner will take place on April the 26th at the Maynard Hotel, Grindleford. As usual, this will be formal (black tie/evening dress) attire.

The event will cost £27.50 and starts at 7pm, to be seated for 7.30pm

Everyone is welcome to come down to the event. There will be a disco and late bar. For table reservations please contact Colin Field on 07887 841096 or Steve Richardson on 07973 709286 ASAP as seating and numbers need be arranged.

This years AGM meeting will be held at The Peak Hotel at 11am on Saturday 26th April .

Can all members, players etc attend if possible.

There is a poster up on the noticeboard in the Peak for people to put forward their nominations for captaincy, vice-captain, and other committee positions for next season.

The beginning of the season has come and gone again and the family rugby day was a success, even with the British summer doing its best to get everyone wet.

First a big thank you to Josh from Sale Sharks and Ripley Rhinos. I would also like to thank everyone who turned up or contributed in some way to making the day great fun for everyone.

I will get the photos of the day up as soon as possible.

Result: Win
Final Score: Hope Valley 10 – Ripley Rhinos 8
Tries:

• Penalty Try – 1

Conversions:

• Rick Spencer – 1

Penalties:

• Rick Spencer – 1

Match Report by Rick Spencer

Valley played host to a visiting Rhinos side as a warm up game to the start of the season, this was a normal day in the British summer (wet) but with the smell of BBQ and the sound of music in the background.

The game kicked off with Valley defending the wind and the slant of the pitch, from the first kick off Valley showed there intensions with Martin Spencer ripping the ball from the opposition and gaining 20 yards with a gentle of load to Mike Mattia who was stopped 5 metres out. Valley recycled the ball very well only for the Ripley players to encroach off side unseen by the ref and the ball was cleared.

With Ripley’s line out working well Valley decided to mix it up a little with a short line out a good platform was set and the home side launched another attack, the ball was passed out down the line again Valley got the ball back and again Ripley came off side but this time the ref picked up on it, Valleys first attempt at points for the season was converted by Richard Spencer.

Ripley needed to try and get back into the run of things and after the kick off a mistake by Valley led to some quick hands in the backs form Rhino’s, but the home team defence was second to none with some excellent tackling from Mike Mattia , Tom Hodgson & Josh Berry turned the ball and the clearing kick was made.

Again Ripley tried to attack the line with a ruck in Valley’s 22 which the home side was court by the ref for going over the ruck and the Rhino’s had chance to equalise just before the break.

After a team talk from Andy Woodall the new captain Valley was ready to start the second half, Valley seemed to be on top of things when a pass went a stray and Rhino’s kicked the clearance deep into Valley’s 22, they won the lineout and some good movement in the backs lead to the first try of the game which they failed to convert.

Valley kicked off with a purpose they didn’t want to lose there opening game, Rhino’s cleared for a Valley lineout which the visitors knock on, Valley’s scrum was solid and Tom Hodgson broke from the scrum to gain a good 20 yards Valley again recycled the ball and quick ball had the Rhino’s of guard, the ball found it’s way to Mike Mattia who crashed through the Rhino’s line of defence to go over the line, the ref also spotted a high tackle and awarded a penalty try.

Valley needed to convert to lead which Spencer was again successful.

Valley’s play for the rest of the half was excellent with some switch passing in the centres from Mattia and Berry nearly creating another try and a delicate chip from the scrum half for Matt Shaw to chase, all in all a good start to the season with a WIN

This years beginning of season event will be a family rugby day and will take place on Saturday the 18th of August.

The full itinerary of the activities for the day are:

12pm: Registration to play 10’s touch rugby
Please note: each team will have players and non players of all ages male & female.

12.30pm: The fastest team wins
Two teams racing against each other to complete the course

1pm – Pitch #1: Kick off of the ten’s touch tournament

1pm – Pitch #2: Sale Sharks development coaches fun drills for all ages.
Passing and running with the ball etc.

2.45pm: Hope Valley RUFC plays an exhibition game
(opposition to be announced on the day).

4.15pm: Kick for goal competition
Drop goal or place kicking is allowed

4.15pm: Target kicking competition run by Sharky.
Sharky has to catch each kick to score a point

5pm: The prizes for the winners and raffle draw

As well as the rugby, the tournament will be a day out for anyone who wants to come along and enjoy themselves. We encourage people to make it a family day out and we will have lots to do throughout the day, including:

• Bouncy Castle for the kids
• Barbque, with food and drink
• DJ
• Marque

Further details on the event will be updated here as the details are finalised. If you want to get involved and help out then please get in touch with a member of the club. You can find details on the Contact Us section of the website.

We hope to see you there!
Hope Valley RUFC

The annual club dinner was once again a success, with a great time had by all. The committee would like to thank everyone who was involved in the event as well as everyone who came down to enjopy themselves.

The results of the annual club awards were:

• Player of the Year – Adam Corns
• Players Player of the Year – Jonny Elliott
• Leading Try Scorer – Adam Corns
• Most Improved Player – Tom Hodgson
• Golden Boot – Nick Hoyle

Some photos of the event, courtesy of Jonny Elliott, are available here.

Our congratulations to all, and to the rest of the team who have contributed this season.

We hope to see you all again next year!
Hope Valley RUFC

The annual Rugby Club Dinner will take place on May the 11th at the Maynard Hotel, Grindleford. As usual, this will be formal (black tie/evening dress) attire.

Everyone is welcome to come down to the event. There will be a disco and late bar. For table reservations please contact Colin Field on 07887 841096 or Steve Richardson on 07973 709286.

There are also a number of other important dates for your diaries throughout the summer:

• AGM – In the Peaks Inn, Castleton. Starting at 11.30am on April 21st. Can all members please attend.
• Castleton Barn Dance – July 14th. All members please attend, as this is to aid club funding, and enjoy the evening. There will be a bar, barbeque and live bands including Hot Bitch and Flat Dogs
• Inter Village Tournament – August 18th.
• HVRUFC sponsors, members and friends Golf Day – Sickleholme Golf Club, date yet to be confirmed

If you required any further information on any of these events please get in touch with a member of the club.