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Womens XV Management Vacancies
VACANCY FOR A HEAD COACH, TEAM MANAGER, ASSISTANTS COACHES, REFEREE ADVISOR AND VIDIO ANALYSIS TO THE ARMY WOMEN’S SENIOR XV
1. Applications are invited for the above posts for the Army Women’s XV. The team plays representative rugby to the highest level including International teams and Premiership sides. The present squad includes current and former international players as well as many highly committed and motivated individuals.
2. The successful applicants will be expected to commit from the 1st July 12 and it is desirable that the successful applicant completes 2 seasons.
3. Applicants should send their rugby CV by e-mail to
Major M Hodge – Maggiehodge1974@aol.com or Margaret-ann.hodge227@mod.uk
and
Senior XV Head Coach, Andy Sanger – andysanger@hotmail.com
4. The closing date for applications 12 March 12. Applicants that don’t pass the CV sift will be contacted by e-mail by 19 March. Applicants that pass the CV sift will be invited to an interview. The interview will also seek evidence of coaching competencies.
5. The selection panel will consist of Major Sam Shephard (Director of Women’s Rugby (DoWR), Capt Andy Sanger (Senior XV Head Coach) and Secretary ARU.
6. The successful and unsuccessful candidates will be notified by telephone after the interviews
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA
7. Applicants are to be suitably qualified and experienced as follows:
• Able to provide 2 people that may be called upon for a written or verbal reference. Ideally, at least 1 needs to hold an appropriate and current rugby qualification.
• Must be serving in the British Army with at least 3 years service remaining.
RESPONSIBILITIES
8. Individual role responsibilities can be found at http://www.armyrugbyunion.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TERMSOFREFERENCEFORTHEARMYRUGBYUNION.pdf
COMMITMENT
The time commitment for this post is demanding for both work and personal time. You will also be required to do out of hours and weekend work. The dates of the 2011/12 fixtures are on the Army Rugby Union web site but there is an aspiration that the new coach would be available to shadow the inter-services competition later this year. You will need to confirm with your Chain of Command that you are to fulfill the commitment prior to interview. This post is unpaid although reasonable travel and subsistence costs will be met. Any questions regarding the positions can be directed to Major M-A Hodge, Deputy Director of Women’s Rugby on Margaret-ann.hodge227@mod.uk
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Cambridge RUFC recruiting players
Cambridge RUFC remains a centre of excellence for rugby in the eastern region with it’s 1st XV continuing to perform well in National League 1.
As part of the continued engagement with the regional rugby community Cambridge RUFC are keen to welcome players from the Armed Forces who would like to join a progressive club playing competitive rugby at all levels.
Cambridge can offer you the additional opportunity to play at a high level and provide exposure to the coaching support received from both Northampton & Bedford together with the opportunity to play with some of their developing players who form part of our squad.
In the past Cambridge has enabled players to progress to a higher level with the very recent example being Ben Spencer who is now playing for both Saracens & England Saxons having joined Cambridge two seasons ago. We see this as a positive consequence of our links with senior clubs.
In addition to the opportunity to benefit from the professional coaching support at Cambridge RUFC there is also a close working relationship with Volac, a leading nutritional protein business , who are able to provide advice & product support to our players through a continuous monitoring regime.
If you are interested in playing rugby for the ‘Blood & Sand’ we would be very pleased to hear from you now.
Please contact one of the following:
Danny Hunter Senior player) – danny.hunter@crufc.co.uk – 07595 363449
Rob Dean Player liaison) - rob.dean@crufc.co.uk – 07977 236818
Steve Bowller (Chairman) – steve.bowller@crufc.co.uk – 07956 491286
Match Cancellation
ARMY XV V CAMBRIDGE
08/02/2012
ALDERSHOT
This match scheduled for this evening has regrettably been cancelled due
to an unplayable pitch.
New Mascot Wanted
A mascot is wanted to lead the Army XV out onto the pitch at Twickenham before the clash against the Navy on 28th April 2012. The Army Rugby Union (ARU) is offering the chance for a child (between the ages of 8 and 10) from a British Army family to act as mascot to the Army team for the clash against the Royal Navy on 28th April 2012.
The lucky child who is selected will receive the following:
- Free Army Replica Kit
- Tickets for the family in prime location
- Exclusive access to the tunnel at Twickenham with one adult family member.
The Mascot will also:
- Meet the Army players.
- Lead the team onto the pitch with Army team captain.
- Stand with the team for the pre-match formalities, introductions and National Anthem.
Army mascots at Twickenham
Closing date: 23rd March 2012
The lucky person selected will be informed early April 2012 and may be requested to appear in promotional articles for military publications.
The family of the mascot will be required to make their own way to Twickenham on 28th April 2012.
To apply to become a mascot please download and complete the Mascot Application Form and return using the instructions on the form.
ARU welcome new Chairman
MAJOR GENERAL S A BURLEY MBE (LATE RE)
Commissioned into the Corps of Royal Engineers in 1981, Major General Burley spent his early years serving in Germany and playing a lot of sport. He has subsequently filled a number of training posts at Sandhurst, Warminster, Sennelager and the Staff College and a tour in Hong Kong prior to its handover. He commanded a squadron in a mechanised brigade, a regiment in an armoured brigade and the Army’s engineer brigade. Operational command tours include Bosnia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. As Commander of 8 Force Engineer Brigade he also held the port-folios of CRE Field Army and CJO’s Standing Joint Force Engineer. During his tenure the Brigade built Camp Bastion as well as the hardening of the COB in Basra.
He is a graduate of the Army Staff Course and the Higher Command and Staff Course. Recent staff appointments include DACOS Organisation in HQ LAND (primarily implementing Future Army Structures), at 1* as Commander of the Operational Support Group (primarily delivering mission specific training for Op TELIC and HERRICK) and subsequently COS in the LWC (to implement its restructuring). Whilst at LWC he was also the Director ISTAR Land and the 1* Land Forces lead for Counter IED. He completed just over a year as Director of the Advanced Command and Staff Course at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, and assumed his current post as GOC Theatre Troops in March 2011. He was appointed Representative Colonel Commandant Corps of Royal Engineers in May 2011 and Honorary Colonel Engineer and Logistic Staff Corps in July 2011.
Married to Jayne, they have two grown-up children. A sports enthusiast, Major General Burley now spends most of his spare time watching sport from the either the terraces or an armchair. Decades ago he boxed for the Army and played rugby for the Corps of Royal Engineers and has international rugby colours for Hong Kong. He is Chairman of Army Rugby.
CAPTAIN AND COMMANDER
Whitehall hosted the Army 2011 Sports Awards. General Sir Peter Wall, Chief of the General Staff, presented the Team Award to the Army rugby squad, players and management, who brought home the IDRC Trophy from Auckland in November. He congratulated the team on a great performance and emphasized what such events could do for the positive public awareness surrounding today’s Army.
Caption CGS presents the Army Team of the Year Award to Army captain Darrell Ball
ARU Masters Int Serv ’11/12 Squad
The ARU Masters Director, Lt Col Simon Orr would like to congratulate the following 25 personnel on their selection for the ARU Masters Inter Services 2011/2012 Squad:
- 559448 Maj Ewen Cameron – REME
- 24791574 WO1 Shaun Collins – RLC
- 25036601 SSgt Mark Eastley – RE
- 24924613 SSgt Seirol Hughes – RAPTC *
- 25024599 SSgt Gary Windle – RE (Season Skipper)
- 555329 Maj Woody Wood – ETS *
- 547895 Maj Andy Davie – RLC
- 527258 Lt Col Huw James – Inf *
- 552543 Maj Jamie O’Mara – AGC *
- 563187 Capt Cam Hastie – AAC
- 24888667 WO2 Griffiths MC – Inf
- 24906528 SSgt Dave Goddard – RE
- 25127159 LCpl Racks Rakabu – RLC *
- 24905028 WO1 Phil Davies – REME
- 25042527 SSgt Bongo Davies – RAC *
- 25066521 Sgt Rob Smart – RAMC *
- 25027032 SSgt Calvin Venn – RLC
- 25052010 Cpl Lee Davies – RLC
- 24906026 WO2 Mark Kane – RAPTC
- 24865639 WO2 Stu James – RE *
- 24853747 WO2 Darrell Cooper – RE *
- 559591 Maj Dom Hayakawa – ETS *
- 25141359 Cpl Dan Ratu – RLC
- 25001599 SSgt Errol Jones – RE
- 25118587 Cpl Nabs Nabakeke – R Sigs
* = Uncapped ARU Master
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