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HALF TERM BREAK
A quick reminder that there is no official training on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October as the SCC Rugby Academy is on half-term break. Training will be resume again on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October.
Some squads will be holding an extra training session on Saturday 14th October in preparation for our upcoming tournament, so please look out for messages from your coaches who will advise you on whether or not your squad is training.
TRC RENTOKIL CUP
What a great weekend at the TRC Rentokil Cup, held for the last time at Turf City. In keeping with tradition, there was a bit of rain, and there was a bit of mud, but not enough to stop a lot of fun! And some great results! Our U11, U12 and U13 all came home as Cup winners, and the U15 weren’t far behind as Cup runners up. All in all, a very enjoyable weekend of rugby for players, parents and of course our hardworking coaches!
TRAINING TIMES AT THE WEEKENDS
SATURDAY
7:45AM to 9:00AM – U4 (2019 or later)
8:00AM to 9:15AM – U5 (2018)
8:15AM to 9:30AM – U6 (2017)
8:00AM to 9:30AM – U7 (2016) & U8 (2015)
9:15AM to 10:45AM – U9 (2014)
9:30AM to 11:00AM – U10 (2013), U11 (2012) & U12 (2011)
10:45PM to 12:30PM – U13 (2010)
11:00PM to 12:45PM – U14 (2009), U15 (2008), U17 (2007 & 2006)
SUNDAY
8:00AM to 9.30AM – Girls Touch U10, Girls Touch U12, Girls Touch U14, Girls Touch U16 & Girls Touch U18
10:00AM to 11:00AM – Girls Contact U10-U12
10:00AM to 11:30AM – Girls Contact U14-U18
JRCS FESTIVAL OF NATIONS 2023 – SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER
The JRCS Festival of Nations 2023 (FON) has been confirmed for Sunday 26th November. The link to sign up is now live and availalbe here:
SIGN UP HERE FOR THE FESTIVAL OF NATIONS
The JRCS Festival of Nations is a festival of rugby where players from all clubs and schools are mixed up into country specific teams, playing against old friends and making new friends, for a fun day of rugby.
It is a brilliant way to celebrate another season of rugby and will be a great send-off for Turf City which has hosted the FON since its inception.
Places will be limited so sign up early. The registration fee includes a country-specific shirt to keep.
Please note due to limited pitch availability at this stage, the organizers will be running the event for U6 to U14.
Tournament Venue: Centaurs Sports park • 200 Turf Club Road , Singapore 287994
The tournament is organized by JRCS Festival of Nationals
SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB INTERNATIONAL RUGBY 7S 2023
The SCC International Rugby 7s will be held this year from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th November, with teams from Fiji, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Borneo joining three Singapore sides to battle it out on the Padang.
With the finals of the SCC Rugby Academy 7s and Touch tournament being played during the SCC international 7s, this tournament always proves to be a fantastic family weekend filled with exciting rugby.
Tickets and corporate hospitality packages are now on sale. Please contact scc7s@scc.org.sg for more information or bookings.
SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB SEVENS LONG LUNCH
The Singapore Cricket Club Rugby Section will be hosting their infamous Long Lunch in the run up to the annual SCC International Rugby 7s tournament. Ex-internationals Andy Powell (Wales) and Brendan Laney (Scotland) to add some tall tales and entertaining stories.
Please contact SportsDept@scc.org.sg for more information or if you would like to book a table.
DON’T FORGET YOUR CASH FOR ICE POPS!
Ice Pops are back on sale at the F&B Hut at Dempsey on Saturdays. They are $2 each – CASH ONLY PLEASE. Please bring the exact change if possible, as it only takes one person paying with $50 or $100 for one ice pop to wipe out all our change. Thank you!
KEEP HYDRATED
With the hot and humid weather, it’s very easy to become dehydrated, especially if you have been on holiday in cooler climates and may not have acclimatized yet. This is particularly so for the young, and those partaking in outdoor activities – such as rugby and touch!
Dehydration affects our brain’s ability to regulate body temperature, and by the time we experience actual thirst, our brains are already partially dehydrated.
Please make sure your children hydrate well before they come down to training, ensure that they have a full water bottle with them, and encourage them to take sips regularly even if they don’t feel thirsty. If they run out of water, there is water pitch side where they can refill their bottles.
KIT
If your team is taking part in games or tournaments, we would kindly ask that you ensure that your child is wearing their full and up-to-date kit. They must wear the latest playing jersey/touch tops which have our sponsors latest logos on them. Please keep the old tops with the old logos just for training.
We need to honour our sponsors contribution and support by wearing the tops that they have sponsored for us.
LIGHT SNACKS AT DEMPSEY
Don’t forget that light snacks are available for sale at the F&B Hut at Dempsey. You will now be able to buy muffins, sandwiches and hot dogs to go with your coffee! Please note that you now pay by PayNow and cash, or you can sign on your account if you are a Singapore Cricket Club member.
WEATHER UPDATES
Please make sure you check our Facebook page for the status of training if there is heavy rain, and/or thunder and lightning.
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DATES FOR THE DIARY
JRCS Minis Tournament (U6 and U7) @ Dragons (UWC East) – Saturday 14th October
Wests Scarborough Rugby Tour (U14) @ SCC Dempsey – Sunday 22nd October
SCC Rugby Academy 7s and Touch Tournament – Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October (finals to be held at the SCC7s the weekend after)
JRCS Minis Tournament (U6 and U7) @ Titans RFC (UWCSEA Dover) – Sunday 12th November
JRCS Minis Tournament (U8 and U9) @ Titans RFC (UWCSEA Dover) – Sunday 19th November
TRC Girls Contact Cup – Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November
TRC Touch Tournament – Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November
JRCS Festival of Nations 2023 – Sunday 26th November
TERM DATES FOR 2023
Term 1 – Saturday 14th January to Sunday 26th March (CNY break 21st/22nd January)
Term 2 – Saturday 22nd April to 25th June (no half term breaks)
Term 3 – Saturday 26th August to Sunday 3rd December (half term break 14th/15th October)
TERM DATES FOR 2024
Term 1 2024 – Saturday 13th January to Sunday 25th March (CNY break 10th/11th February)
Term 2 2024 – Saturday 20st April to 23rd June (no half term breaks)
Term 3 2024 – Saturday 24th August to Sunday 1st December (half term break 12th/13th October)