Can the clubs who won the minis tournaments last year either return the shields to the clubs hosting the tournaments this year or contact andrew james 07926613917 so they can be picked up for the forthcoming tournaments.

Thanks

Can all clubs who want to be included in next seasons matrix please contact the age group matrix organiser asap, the closing date will be march 8th if you wish to put your team in, the age group organisers are .

under 12s Gary Maal 07725312078/g.maal@sky.com

under 13s Chris Higgins – higgins66@sky.com

under 14s Paul Evans-evans.j29@sky.com/07967120596

UNDER 12S  CUP SEMI-FINAL

TONMAWR    V    YSTRADGYNLIAS

GLYNNEATH   V    NEATH ATHLETIC

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UNDER 12S  SHIELD SEMI-FINAL

DULIAS VALLEY LIONS   V   BRYNCOCH

ABERAVON GREEN STARS  V   YSTLAFERA

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UNDER 12S PLATE SEMI-FINAL

CORUS   V  BYE

CWMAVON   V   PONTARDAWE

ALL GAMES TO BE PLAYED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 7TH .

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UNDER 13S CUP FINAL

YSTRADGYNLIAS  V GLYNNEATH/PELENNA

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U13S SHIELD FINAL

AERCRAVE V SKEWEN/CORUS

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DATES AND VENUE FOR FINAL TO BE CONFIRMED

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U14S CUP SEMI-FINAL

RESOLVEN     V PELENNA

BRYNCOCH/ABERCRAVE  V PORTHCAWL

GAMES TO BE PLAYED ON OR BEFORE MARCH7TH

Cwmgors under 8and 9s are looking for a fixture on sunday 7th of feb anyone who can help out or arrange a round robin please contact darren on 07796275548

Swansea Uplands under 14’s have lost their original fixture with Resolven (Afan Nedd cup committment) and are now looking to re-arrange. If there is anyone who would like to offer them a fixture (home or away) please contact David Crosby on 07866743143.

David Arthur,

Afan Nedd Development Officer.

Aberavon Quins under 7, 8, 10 are looking fixtures on the following dates,

sunday 8th of feb

sunday 14th of march  under 7,8 ,9

sunday 21st of march under 7,8,10

anyone who make afixture or round robin please contact Anthony on 07890870514

Just a reminder that the next district meeting is to take place on Monday 8th February at 6.30 in Neath RFC. dont forget cup results and team sheets for the cup .

Thanks

Andrew

Cwmgors under 8’s/9′/11’s are looking for fixtures on the following dates: Sunday 14th February and Sunday 18th April. Anyone interested please contact Darren Thomas on 07796275548.

David Arthur,

Afan Nedd Development Officer.

The under 12’s have their monthly slot at Llandarcy on Friday 5th February; session starts at 6pm and finishes at 8pm.

The under 13’s and 14’s are at Court Herbert on Friday 5th February starting at 5.30pm and finishing at 7pm.

Forthcoming fixtures are as follows:

Friday 12th February two under 12’s matches with West Carms at Banwen RFC (6.15 and 7.15 kick off).

Tuesday 16th February development fixtures during the day for 12’s/13’s and 14’s at a venue to be confirmed.

Thursday 18th February under 13’s/14’s matches during the day against West Carms at Trimsaran RFC.

Sunday 21st February under 12’s/13’s and 14’s v Swansea at venues to be confirmed.

Could all players who are away skiing (or not available for games) make sure your coaches are informed about your unavailability at the next training session please.

David Arthur,

Afan Nedd Development Officer.

The players from Swansea Valley, Neath and Aberavon Dewar Shield teams who have been training with the pre-Ospreys under 16’s set up are to attend training on Monday, February 1st at Llandarcy Academy for Sport. Unfortunately only a few selected under 14 players are going to be allowed to attend these sessions, so speak with your district coaches to check if you are one of them. Obviously the under 14 player will get a second bite of the cherry next season so don’t be overly disappointed if you miss out at this stage.

The forwards are expected to arrive at Llandarcy Academy for Sport at 4pm and will then be guided to the Ospreys weight training gymnasium (10 minute walk), the session is due to finish at around 5pm. The backs are expected to arrive at the same venue at 5pm and a similar session will follow. All players are requested to bring a pen/pencil and booklet in order to record the session. Bring suitable clothing for a weight training session and clean footwear.

The squad will be given a timetable for the further scheduled training sessions that will be taking place, however, be aware of the following dates: 15th/22nd February, 8th/15th/29th March and 12th/26th April. On some of these evenings parents will be expected to attend some of the indoor lectures that will be delivered.

If any player is unable to attend the sessions they need to contact Mr Graham Court on 07804763855 (mobile) or email him at court88@btinternet.com

David Arthur,

Afan Nedd Development Officer.