Despite the word "coaching" appearing in the title, this is not simply about coaching. Rather it is about shaping the whole future and philosophy of the club. Respect is a key part of that and we need to get as wide a set of views as possible to make sure that we are all heading in the right direction.

Please set aside the time in your diaries and make the effort to come along on the 30th to help make our club the best club it can be.

If you have nominations for awards for this season, be they serious or less so, please send them to awards@penicuikrugby.org.

Once the work is done, we'll settle down to a few games of touch rugby or some other light entertainment and a barbecue.

This year, we want you to tell us what you would like to see spruced up, built, removed, repaired or whatever around the club. If there's something about the clubhouse and the immediate environs that bugs you or which you think would benefit from some TLC, then please let us know.

Send your suggestions to rugbyforce2013@penicuikrugby.org and we'll collate a list.

Sunday saw the U14 and U15 squads welcome five teams to Penicuik for an end of season sevens tournament. With the weather dry and the pitches in good condition despite Saturdays rain everything was in place for a great day.

We ran two separate competitions, at U15 level the Penicuik lads put in a strong competitive display, despite some last minute call offs, to win through to the 3rd place playoff. While just coming up short in this match the competitive nature of all their games showed just how far this inexperienced squad has progressed this season. Particular mention to Bradley who had a storming afternoon which was unfortunately cut short by a shoulder injury. A trip to A&E confirmed a fracture and we wish him a speedy recovery.

In the U14 competition a strong squad won their first two games to set up a tense encounter with Dalkeith. Showing great determination, Penicuik were 3 tries up and withstood a strong Dalkeith come back to win by one score. This set up a nervy final game with Murrayfield, despite some strong play from both sides it was all square at half time. All the team have worked hard on their fitness levels and this paid off in the second half as Penicuik turned up the power to score four times to finish unbeaten and lift the trophy. Special mention and thanks to the guys who helped Lismore out by filling in for them which is never easy, in particular Andrew who suffered a bit of a bang to the head but is recovering well.

These events can only happen with the help and support of a huge number of volunteers. Firstly thanks to our two refs Andrew C from Penicuik and Ruraidh from Dalkeith, both did a great job. A huge thankyou to the Mums, Dads and little sisters for all that you did both on the day and throughout the season, it is much appreciated. Finally, special thanks to Nigel Woolford of Assenta whose generous sponsorship of the tournament provided trophies and medals for all.

A fantastic finale to the season and an excellent advert for the whole club.

It appears that after a complicated count-back of the scores, they did do enough to come second in the Tournament. Very well done to you all.

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I am now looking to start collecting another order for these training tops so that these will also be delivered before the start of the season. The details for ordering these tops are on the club website. Please be aware that we are offering these training tops at a special subsidised price and once we have reached our limit, these tops will revert to a higher price.

We are also going to be offering other bespoke Penicuik Rugby Club items from Samurai and these will be available to order in the next few weeks. I will try to get pictures onto the club website as soon as I get them and I do already have examples of some of the Samurai products which you can have a look at and try on for size.

As always please ensure orders come to me with payment, please make cheques payable to 'Penicuik Rugby Club'.

Other non-Samurai Club merchandise such as Club shirts, hoodies, pullovers, shorts etc. are also available and are delivered usually within 2 weeks of ordering. We will continue to supply these items.

The MA is a vocational qualification pathway, linked to local rugby clubs which involves working towards a Modern Apprenticeship Level 2 in ‘Sports Coaching: Rugby Union’ or Level 3 in ‘Leisure Management’.

As an MA you will receive a range of experiences and relevant coaching and professional qualifications in rugby coaching, child protection, refereeing and first aid.

For more information please contact info@penicuikrugby.org or if interested in applying contact hr@sru.org.uk to request all the relevant forms.

We look forward to welcoming all our elderly colleagues for a right, royal bash followed by the usual beer and banter.

Deposits to Ross Easton as soon as possible please. More details will get filled in here soon.