End of season awards evening

The IWRFC marked the end of their season with the annual awards evening in Newport, where an array of awards were presented for on-field and off-field exploits.

2nd team player of the year was presented by captain Colman Cotter to consistent backrower Nick Joyce.

1st team player of the year was presented by captain Brett Evans to game-breaking fullback Dan Stirrup.

Young player of the year was presented to ferocious flanker Tom Hatch.

The coveted players’ player of the year as voted for on the night was won by ever-present second row Adam Thomas.

Kaya Simpson received a special award for her regular and much appreciated contributions at training and for catering at home games throughout the season.

Nick Puckett presented his Chairman’s award to the much loved Tanner brothers, Martin & Dave. Martin is pictured receiving the award on the pair’s behalf.

However, the centrepiece of the evening was one Charles David Metcalfe. Dave was firstly feted by Dave Marsden of Hampshire RFU, who made a special trip on the night to award him the Hampshire RFU’s Volunteer Award, in honour of Mr Metcalfe’s immeasurable contribution to the IWRFC, Vectis RFC and Hampshire Rugby themselves.

The man of the moment wasn’t finished there though, as he was awarded Paul Simpson’s President’s Award for his tireless work for the IWRFC, before becoming the most recent recipient of the rarely awarded Life Member’s tie. A well deserving recipient indeed.

After the formalities concluded, the IWRFC players, members and SLAGS (Spouses, Ladies and Girlfriends) toasted this season’s memories and looked ahead to the next campaign.

Last league game - IW 1sts

Events at Club Sat 27th April & Sat 4th May

Sat 27th April
Vectis U13 tournament at IWRFC.
Help needed from 9-30am to set up.
Help during day with Bar, BBQ & Kitchen.
YOUR HELP NEEDED.
Please see post in chat area.

Sat 4th May
IWRFC Chairman’s XV v Vectis Coaches XV
KO time to be confirmed.
Help needed round the club.
Please see post in chat area.

AGM Nominations

The club AGM (Annual General Meeting) will be held at the Clubhouse on Friday 10 May at 7 pm. At this meeting, club officers are elected for the coming season (2013-14). There is also an opportunity for discussions about the club’s on-field and off-field future.

The Club Constitution states that nominations for the position of an officer must be received by the Hon. Secretary (Andy White) at least 14 days before the AGM. Each nomination must be made in writing (which may include email or on the club website) and must contain the names of the proposer and seconder, as well as the assent of the nominee. With this in mind, ‘comedy’ nominations such as we’ve had on the website in previous years are to be discouraged!

Some nominations have already been received, but others are welcome. The officers to be elected are: President, Chairman, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, Bar Secretary, Fixtures Secretary, Match Secretary, Membership Secretary, Social Secretary, Head Coach, 1st team Captain, 2nd team Captain.

Finally, greatly reduced bar prices will be available on the night! Be there.

Fancy a road trip to finish the season?

Well, there’s a 44 seater coach and over 20 seats left on it this Saturday (20 April), so you might as well come away to Farnborough with your hipflask and whatever Mr Nutkins requires of you, and enjoy 80 minutes of the finest rugby and some good-humoured after-match fun. 11 am meet at the Red Jet - get involved!