Bermuda U17 Youth Rugby UK Tour Update
After working on the Railway Trail on January 31, 2015, the Bermuda U17 rugby squad was back to play in the High School League with their respective schools on February 4, and had a two hour training session on February 8 under the watchful eye of Coach Patrick Calow.
A spokesperson said, “The focus of the most recent sessions was on the key technical aspects of the forwards and backs plays including scrummaging with Teachers stalwarts Billy McNiven and David Cooke, and a number of set plays from the backs under their pre-agreed code names.”
“We had some good news on the fundraising side this week and the collective group would like to express our gratitude for the positive feedback and contributions to the tour funds.
“The group received a lot of positive feedback on the work completed with Mike and Tucker Murphy on the Railway Trail. The group has committed to another weekend at the end of February to finish what they have started and really progress the effort on the Store Hill section of the trail.”
Teachers Rugby Club
“Devrae Noel-Simmons loved his Teachers Rugby club and in recognition for the contributions Devrae made to the club both as a player and a coach and the members of the current U17 squad playing for Teachers, the club made a contribution to the tour fundraising efforts.”
Teachers President Ron Hooks and current squad members and Teachers players Jahniko Francis and Michael Dill
“BF&M CEO John Wight and members of his team recently hosted members of the squad at the BF&M offices. This was a very kind gesture which provided the squad members the opportunity to interact with a highly regarded CEO of the Insurance industry and access to a corporate environment.”
John Wight presents a cheque for the tour to members of the squad
The squad will hold a fish fry on February 27, 2015, with a fish dinner, including dessert, for sale for $15. The fish fry will take place from 5.00pm to 7.00pm at the ExArtillery Association on Victoria Street in Hamilton.
