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| Armagh RFC Membership - Pay Online |
01 Aug 2012 |
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Subcriptions WERE due on 01st August and Club Rules state that players whose subscriptions are unpaid, by 01st October, will not be selected.
To pay for membership online simply click on the "Pay Online" link. You will then be transferred our Membership page which will allow you to pay securely via Paypal. PAY ONLINE |
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| Mini Festival a Great Success |
08 April 2013 |
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City of Armagh’s Mini Rugby festival on Saturday 6th April was a roaring success. The organisers would like to thank the large amount of volunteers, sponsors Domino’s Pizza, McShane Packaging and Noel Conn Accountants, as the City club once again hosted the largest Mini Rugby Festival in Ireland. Spring sunshine donned the tranquil setting of the Palace Grounds as the City club brought together clubs from both Leinster and Ulster.
More players than anticipated turned out, approximately 1,100 players taking part. Approximately 100 teams took to part with each team playing playing 5-7 games each depending on the amount of teams within their pools and age groups. Armagh fielded 2-3 teams in each age group providing their players with plenty of rugby cheered on by their many vocal supporters.
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| City of Armagh Mini Rugby Festival - Sat Apr 6 |
Mon 01 Apr 2013 |
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In association with sponsors Domino’s Pizza, McShane Packaging and Noel Conn Accountants, City of Armagh Rugby Club is once again hosting the largest Mini Rugby Festival in Ireland on 6th April 2013.
The festival is unique in that clubs from both Leinster Rugby and Ulster are taking part.
There are approximately 100 teams taking part which results in over 1,000 young players taking part in a fun, but yet competitive festival of rugby. The tranquil setting of the Palace Grounds will be jammed with play commencing from 10am – 4pm.
Local players and spectators are requested they use car parking in Scotch Street, Friary Road, or the Council grounds to allow room for visitors to use the Rugby Club car parking facilities.
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| UPDATED schedule for Mini Rugby 2013 |
Mon 01 Apr 2013 |
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There has been some amendments since our last advice.
The remaining schedule for Mini Rugby is as follows:
Saturday 6 April – Armagh Mini Festival – approx. 1,000 players will be taking part in this:
- Parking - teams travelling by buses will be directed to use the Council grounds;
- Parking – can Armagh players/parents please use the Friary road (Chapel) and Scotch Street car parks to leave space for our travelling visitors;
- Volunteers – we would welcome more help – volunteers are required for pitch co-ordinating, time keeping, tuck shop, BBQ and Hot dog shifts. Please make yourself known.
- Anticipated times for matches:
- P2s – 10am – 12:00 (pitch 1….front pitch);
- P3 – 10am – 2pm (pitch 1);
- P4 – 10am – 2pm (pitch 1)
- P5 – 10am – 2pm (pitch 2)
- P6 – 10am – 3pm (pitch 2)
- P7 – 10am – 3:30pm (pitch 3)
- City of Armagh 1XV v Rainey OB – All Ireland League – 3:30pm Kick Off. We welcome all children, supporters etc. to stay and support Armagh.
· Saturday 13 April – Coleraine festival – P3 (1 team), P4s (1 team), P6s (2 teams) & P7s (1 team) – A bus will be provided leaving Armagh at 8:30am returning approx. 5pm.
· Saturday 13 April – P5s – Ulster P5 festival – Banbridge.
· Friday 19th April – Awards Night in the club house.
· Saturday 20 April – Portadown Festival – P2(1 team) –P2- P6 – 2 teams - 10am – 1:15pm.
· Saturday 20 April - P7s – Athy Festival (Kildare) + overnight camp;
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Cross Community Schools Rugby training session with Johann Muller & Paddy McAlister -
Fri 15 Mar 1pm |
11 Mar 2013 |
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Cross Community Schools Rugby training session with Johann Muller & Paddy McAlister @ City of Armagh RFC.
Ulster players Johann Muller and Paddy McAlister are coming to City of Armagh Rugby Club this Friday, 15 Mar, at 1pm, to promote cross community rugby in the area, and they will be coaching and advising local 12 and 13 year olds how to get more involved in rugby in their area.
A Primary Schools blitz will also take place in the afternoon.
Johann and Roger are coming to give the locals a boost. So come along and see the youth players in action and meet these Ulster rugby stars.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Full details from Mark Riddell Community Rugby Officer. |
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| MINI RUGBY V COOOMINE 9 MAR – URGENT |
08 Mar 2013 |
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P3-P7 matches vs Coolmine tomorrow 9 March is OFF due to waterlogged pitches at Coolmine.
Training will be as normal for all age groups 10am in Armagh. |
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| Remaining schedule for Mini Rugby 2013 |
28 Feb 2013 |
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The remaining schedule for Mini Rugby is as follows:
· Sat 23 February: P3–P7 - Matches v Belfast Harlequins away – P1 & P2 train as normal
· Friday 1 March: P3–P7 – Matches v Clogher Valley – home
· Saturday 2 March: Training
· Saturday 9 March: P3–P7 Matches v Coolmine Dublin – away - P1 & P2 train as normal
· Saturday 16 March: Training
· Saturday 23 March: P2–P7 matches v Banbridge – home. P1 train as normal
· Saturday 30 March: Training
· Saturday 6 April: Armagh Mini Festival
· Saturday 13 April: Coleraine Mini Festival, P3–P7
· Saturday 20 April: Portadown Mini Festival, P2–P6
· Saturday 20 April: P7 – to Athy Festival (Kildare) + overnight camp |
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| MINI RUGBY FIXTURE Vs BELFAST HARLEQUINS |
19 Feb 2013 |
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MINI RUGBY FIXTURE V BELFAST HARLEQUINS – Sat 23 February – away
The P3-P7 age groups have away fixtures v Belfast Harlequins this Saturday 23 February, fielding 2 teams in each of these age groups.
Players are to be at Belfast Harlequins ground Deramore Park at 9:30am for 10:00am kick offs. |
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| *** POSTPONED *** Cross Community Schools Rugby training session with Tommy Bowe & Roger Wilson - Fri 15 Feb 1pm |
12 Feb 2013 |
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Cross Community Schools Rugby training session with Tommy Bowe & Roger Wilson @ City of Armagh RFC
Irish and Ulster players Tommy Bowe and Roger Wilson are coming to City of Armagh Rugby Club this Friday, 15 Feb, at 1pm, to promote cross community rugby in the area, and they will be coaching and advising local 12 and 13 year olds how to get more involved in rugby in their area.
Tommy and Roger are coming to give the locals a boost. So come along and see the 12 and 13 year olds in action and meet these Ulster and Irish rugby stars.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Full details from Mark Riddell Community Rugby Officer |
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| URGENT CITY OF ARMAGH MINI RUGBY UPDATE |
18 Jan 2013 |
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URGENT CITY OF ARMAGH MINI RUGBY UPDATE
Mini Rugby games v Clogher Valley tonight are CANCELLED.
P1/2 training is cancelled.
P3-P7 training is on unless notified. |
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| ULSTER MINI RUGBY FESTIVAL @ City of Armagh |
16 MoVember 2012 |
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Ulster Rugby Mini Festival @ City-of Armagh Rugby-Club
Sat 17 Nov 2012
Rugby in Ulster is enjoying increasing popularity and today’s grassroots event is a welcome initiative from Ulster Rugby and the sponsors Domino’s.
The popularity of rugby in Armagh is evident as there are currently 247 registered players within City of Armagh’s Mini Rugby structure. Luckily, Armagh has over 30 volunteers to coach and support the young players and events like today will hopefully fuel the enthusiasm for the P3 group.
City of Armagh Rugby Club welcomes all visitors to our facilities at the Palace Grounds and we hope you enjoy the Mini event. For Domino's Armagh we also hope the event provides the exposure for your brand that it deserves, as club rugby depends upon support from companies like yourselves.
For all the young players I hope the event provides you and your supporters with fond memories.
Mark Herron
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City of Armagh Mini Rugby Convenor — with Domino's Armagh at City of Armagh Rugby Club. |
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| City of Armagh Minis - Upcoming Schedule |
13 MoVember 2012 |
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Saturday 17th November – U7s Ulster Blitz on the Front Pitch. Registration for the clubs attending this is 10am for 10:30am kick off. Several Ulster Players (Rory Best & Johann Muller) are anticipated to be in attendance. Anyone willing to help please contact Jeff Walbran or James Scott.
Saturday 17th November – TRAINING CHANGE – to accommodate the U7s blitz training for P1s, P2s, P4 – P7s will be 9:00am – 10:00am. All training will be on pitches 2&3 (back pitches).
Saturday 24th November – (maybe also P2s) P3s – P6s v Lurgan….Lurgan are to confirm if they are bringing P2s – venue Armagh. On the pitch for 9:45am for 10am KO. P1s and P7s train as normal.
Saturday 1 December – P3s – P6s v Ballyclare – venue Armagh. P1s, P2s & P7s train as normal.
Saturday 8th December – P2s – P7s v Lisburn – venue Armagh. P1s train as normal.
Saturday 15th December – Christmas party. “Fun” Training as normal for P2-P7s 10am. P1s go to clubhouse for 10:15 to get priority face painting, balloons and kick start the party! The remaining age groups will join at 10:45 – 11am. Please bring the usual sandwiches, buns, crisps etc.
22nd & 29th December - Christmas Break – resume Training Saturday 5th January 2013. |
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| Armagh Minis P2–P7 vs Ballynahinch Away – 3 Nov |
31 Oct 2012 |
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City of Armagh Minis P2 – P7 v Ballynahinch Away – Sat 3 Nov
Players are to be in Ballynahinch Rugby Club for 9:30am for a 9:45am Kick Off.
Due to the early start and a large amount of players attending the Ulster v Edinburgh game (the previous night) it has been decided to travel by cars. Any player having difficulties with this can you please contact your coach.
Further Dates for the Diary
– 10th November Armagh Mini Rugby v Ballymena Rugby – venue Armagh – Due to the Transfer Test the P7s will not be fielding.
– 17th November U7s Dominos sponsored Ulster Blitz – venue Armagh. 14 clubs in Ulster will be sending their best teams at P3 level to compete in this Blitz;
– 17th November – Training – to cater for the large U7s Blitz Training for the P1s, P2s, P4-P6 will be at 9:00 – 10am. Armagh P3s will have 3 team competing in the Blitz on the front pitch.
– P7s Group – Due to the Transfer Tests and Open Days, the P7 group will reluctantly be having a break from Mini Rugby for 4 weeks…… 10th , 17th, 24th November & 1st December. |
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| Mini Rugby Fixture Update |
23 Oct 2012 |
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Armagh Mini Rugby fixtures for Friday 26th October are as follows:
- P3, P4 & P5 v Monaghan at Armagh 7pm kick off – meet 6:40pm. Please be there on good time as we aim to take team photographs. P4 parents are providing the supper!
- P6 v Monaghan at Armagh 6.30pm Kick Off – meet 6:15pm. Please inform Pete or Mark via text if this is more convenient than the Lurgan fixture for your child. Players will also be informed via text;
- P6 & P7 v Lurgan, venue Lurgan 7pm Kick Off. Meet 6:30pm. Players informed via text.
Training for all groups on Saturday as normal 10:00am. |
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| Armagh Minis vs Monaghan Minis - Floodlit Match |
19 Oct 2012 |
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City of Armagh Mini Rugby P3 - P5s are playing Monaghan Minis in a Floodlit match at the Palace Grounds, Armagh, on Friday 26 October kicking off at 7pm.
Everyone is welcome to come along to support the players - many of whom will be playing for their first time under the spotlight! |
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| Minis Trip To Ravenhill, Ulster vs Edinburgh, 2 Nov |
08 Oct 2012 |
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City of Armagh Mini Rugby P4-P7 are going to Ravenhill to see Ulster vs Edinburgh on Friday 2nd November. 100 stand tickets have been reserved.
The P7 team are playing at half-time during this match.
Any interested player/parent wishing to go to this match needs to have their payment in by Saturday 13th October to one of coaches in these groups. |
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| City of Armagh Minis vs Dungannon Minis |
06 Oct 2012 |
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City of Armagh Mini Ruby hosted matches vs Dungannon in the P3-P7 age groups on Saturday 6th October at the Palace Grounds.
Below is the P4 age group just before kickoff for their matches.
This was a very successful morning with approx 250 mini rugby players on display.
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| All Ireland U10 Rugby Festival |
06 Oct 2012 |
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City of Armagh U10s were one of 5 Ulster teams who took part in an Aviva sponsored
All Ireland U10s festival of rugby at Ashbourne RFC on Saturday 6th October.
The team gave an excellent account of themselves and in 5 very competitive
matches won 3, drew 1 and lost won.
Below is a photograph of the team
along with 2 of their coaches Peter Hazelton and Mark Reynolds.
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| City of Armagh Mini Rugby Starts Back 8 Sept |
01 Aug 2012 |
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City of Armagh Mini Rugby returns for P1–P7 age groups on Saturday 8th September at 10:00am – 11:15am.
Registration for these age groups will take place on Friday 7th September at 7.30pm – 9:00pm in the Club house.
To assist speed up this process we would encourage parents to print off the enclosed form and have it completed when you attend the registration along with the required payment.
Please note payment will have to be either cash or cheque made payable to Armagh Rugby Club.
Introductory group P1 & P2 – please note P1 group train 10-11am.
P3 - 1st July 2005 30th June 2006 (U7)
P4 - 1st July 2004 30th June 2005 (U8)
P5 - 1st July 2003 to 30th June 2004 (U9)
P6 - 1st July 2002 to 30th June 2003 (U10)
P7 - 1st July 2001 to 30th June 2002 (U11)
Please be aware that all players must complete City of Armagh Rugby Club registration forms.
Forms will be available on the Registration Evening and on Saturday mornings, any player who completed the IRFU registration in full last season will not have to do so again this year. Annual fees are £50.00 for the season, or just over £1.55 per day.
Fees for those who wish to pay weekly are £3.00 per week. City of Armagh Rugby Club apologies for the increase in fees, however these are entirely due to increased insurance and affiliation costs which are outside our control.
For Mini Fixtures please click this link: Mini Fixtures 2012-2013
Please click on the links provided to download the Mini Registration Form as an Adobe Acrobat PDF document or a Microsoft Word document.
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