Ystradgynlais RFC "Junior Blues"

In The News!

Junior Parents Xmas Party

Ystradgynlais RFC "Junior blues" have this year organized a Christmas party for the parents of all junior players. It will be held in the lounge of the club on Saturday 12th Dec, starting at 7.30pm. Entertainment for the evening will be supplied by Carrie Ann Marie, a superb female vocal entertainer.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from any junior coach, and are priced at an amazing £1.50 to include a buffet. Your support, by attending this event will be greatly appreciated.

Wales v Argentina Ticket Offer

Wales are due to play Argentina at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday 21st November, and Ystradgynlais RFC are offering you a great chance to watch top class international rugby at an affordable price.

Ticket prices start from as little as £35 each, and Ystradgynlais will give you £5 discount on every ticket you purchase through the club.

For further details of this FANtastic offer speak to either Alun Jenkins or Tommy Roberts at the club. Alternatively phone 01639 842446 for further details

Jamie Roberts breathes life into medical tradition

Feel Good Music

This seasons "Junior Blues feel good song" is the Black Eyed Peas.."I Got a Feelin".

Listen to it LOUD before a match, it'll get you playing some "Ystrad" rugby, Enjoy........

Touch Rugby - Family Fun Day - 11th July

Ystradgynlais RFC will again be holding its annual touch rugby tournament at the club this summer on Saturday 11th July. Players of all ages and ability will again be representing their various teams, and giving it their all in this fun, but competitive competition. The first match is scheduled for a midday kick off, with the finals taking place at approximately 4pm.

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There is also plenty on offer besides the rugby, with Face painting, Bouncy Castle, 30ft inflatable slide, BBQ and much more on offer throughout the day from 1pm

BS22B Bouncy Slide

This years evening entertainment is supplied by the highly rated singing duo, "Saw it on a T shirt". The boys will be performing their highly entertaining range of hit songs from 7.30 pm in the "Lounge". Hope to see you all there............

Hooded Tops

Due to unprecedented demand, we are now in the process of ordering another batch of Ystrad Hoodies as worn by all Ystradgynlais RFC "Junior Blues". The Hoodies are very competitively priced at £15 each and are available from small youth through to 2XL. If you would like to order yours for the forthcoming season please click on the link below. Please state what size you require and quantity.

evansj29@sky.com

Product Details

Fabric: 50% cotton/50% polyester fleece
Air jet spun yarn = softer feel and no pill
Double-lined hood with matching drawstring
Twin needle stitching
Pouch pocket
Set-in sleeves
Available in SY-2XL
Embroided badge to front
"Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais" Heat press" on back

NB. Initials are not supplied

Junior Blues Launch "200 Club"

Junior Blues “200 Club”

Ystradgynlais RFC Juniors have announced the launch of its new fund raising initiative, the “200 Club”, in readiness for the 2009 – 10 season.

Its aim is to raise funds to contribute towards the running costs and kit needs of Ystradgynlais RFC “Junior Blues”. Various other rugby/football clubs in the area charge their junior players between £25 and £50 per season in membership fees.

A successful “200 Club” would help to ensure that the “Junior Blues” continues with its policy of FREE MEMBERSHIP to all mini and junior rugby players at Ystradgynlais.

We will initially be selling 150 numbers, priced at just £10 per number for the whole season. Monthly draws will take place commencing in October and running through until April.

Anyone can join, friends, family and work colleagues

Monthly Prizes

1^st prize £75

2^nd prize £25

If tickets sales were to exceed the initial 150, then this would be reflected in an end of season BONUS DRAW

If you would like to take part, and help ensure the long term success of Ystradgynlais RFC, please speak to Paul Evans or any junior coach/team manager.

Reserve your numbers now!

Paul Evans: - 07967 120 596 or e-mail: - evans.j29@sky.com

Nine Make District Squad

If team success is achieved, then individual success will soon follow. This is certainly true with Ystradgynlais U11’s. Having earlier this month won the District Championship, nine of their players have now been selected for Afan Nedd Tawe district. Having nine players selected from one team is a remarkable achievement for Ystrad Junior section, their coaches, their team and most importantly, the players themselves. Having made the district squad, the next step for these players is Selection for West Wales. Best of luck boys, relax and enjoy the experience.

The Nine Ystradgynlais players selected for Afan Nedd Tawe: - Cameron Miguel, Kingsley Jones, Alex Thomas, Ben Williams, Steffan Castle, Luc Caines, Joel Holmes, Ben Edwards, James Williams.

Steffan Castle in action, one of the nine Ystrad players selected for Afan Nedd Tawe

Ystrad Pair Det District Call Up

Young Ystrad u12's backs, Luc Williams and Alex Malgat have this week been drafted into the Afan Nedd squad for Fridays clash against Pontypridd . Luc and Alex have been in outstanding form this season for the "Junior Blues" scoring 44 tries between them, and thoroughly deserve their chance at District level. Luc and Alex join 4 other Ystrad players on show this Friday, Connor and Curtis Davies, Iwan Evans and Callum Close. K.O. is at 6.30pm at Cilfynydd RFC. Best of luck on Friday Boys!!

Under 14's Book place in "Plate" Final

Congratulations are due to Ystradgynlais U14's on reaching the Ospreys Cup "Plate" final. They beat a very enthusiastic Porthcawl side 19 pts to 17. Tries for Ystrad were scored by Kyle Owen (2) and Bradley Derrick. Kylum Austin was successful with two conversions.

The date of the final has yet to be confirmed, but coach of the year candidate, Adrian Lock, is currently taking names for the bus over. Get your name down early, and support your "Junior Blues"

Tesco Vouchers

Ystrad "Junior Blues" are once again collecting Tesco Vouchers to help supply us with much needed training equiptment. Can all parents with vouchers please hand them to your coach ASAP. Many THanks

Juniors Blues Enjoy "Super Sunday"

Ystradgynlais RFC Juniors had a remarkable day last Sunday[1.3.09], when both the U10's and U11's won the Afan Nedd District Tournaments held at Banwen and Crynant respectfully.

In particular, the under 10's victory was an absolutely tremendous achievement. Their season to date a mixed bag, losing and winning games in equal measure. But the team were inspired into playing some awesome rugby, and peaked just at the right time to ensure a first District Championship for the team.

The u10's victory was a surprise, but the same could not be said about the u11's. Ted and Steve's team had shown great form all season, destroying opposition and scoring tries with ease as they built up to the District Tournament. And they didn't disappoint. Their most difficult game of the day was against Tonmawr in the pool stages of the competition, and when they reached the knockout stages they blew away the challenge of Glynneath in the semis and a combined Seven sisters / Crynant team in the Final.

A BIG pat on the back to both teams and all the players, coaches, managers and parents involved.

The BLUE REVOLUTION is well under way!

Tandy to Coach The "Blues"?

Current Osprey flanker, Steve Tandy has very kindly accepted an offer from the "Junior Blues" to come up to Ystradgynlais and take a training session with the under 12's. Both Cen and myself are very grateful to Steve for giving up his time, and hopefully the squad and coaches can pick up some valuable tips from the newly capped Barbarian.

The session will be held at the usual time of 5.30pm this Wednesday, but has been moved from the tic toc to the main field at Ystradgynlais RFC. All the "Junior Blues" coaches are welcome to attend.