Season 2010/2011 News
21/5/2011 - End of season awards
Are on Sunday 22nd May, P1 to P7. Starting at 10.00am there will be kicking competitions, running races etc all with a rugby ball and play your coaches at touch rugby! All good fun. At 11.45am there will be an end of year awards presentation for all the age groups. Players can be picked up at 12.15pm.
21/4/2011 - Kelso 7's Sat 30th April
Kelso P5 will play Jed P5 between semi final and final. Please contact Mike Tweedie for full details and times.
21/4/2011 - Gala Tournament
On Sunday 24th April 2011 it's Gala Mini Tournament where P3,P4,P5 and a combined P6/P7 team will play. It's a 12noon KO and team photos will be taken before start.
The bus will leave Kelso High School car park at 10.30am.
There will be no more training or games for the P1/P2 this season except for the presentation lunch day on the 22nd May 2011 starting at 10am.
Please return consent forms for the Ayr Tour on 6,7,8th May 2011 to Wullie Mallen as soon as possible.
14/4/2011 - Jed, Berwick, Malton & Norton games
On Saturday 16th April 2011 we have games against Jed, Berwick and Malton & Norton with a 10am KO.
P1 and P2 will train and play Berwick on Poynder Park training ground
P3,P4 and P5 will play on Poynder
P6 and P7 and S1 will play at Croft Park
Marking out pitches etc will start at 9.00am for everyone that can help. Players to be at the club for 9.30am.
Please could the parents of the following age groups bring along food to the games on Saturday 16th April.
P3 & 4 - rolls and sandwiches (eg ham, egg, cheese)
P5,6 &7 - traybakes, biscuits, buns etc
All food will be gratefully received.
30/3/2011 - Ayr Tour 6th to 8th May
The consent form for the Ayr tour can be downloaded here. Parents/players need to advise by email with a yes or no, so we can plan numbers and teams for tournaments/games and the bus. The consent forms will be collected on 10th April and 16th April.
The full itinerary will be produced when all details have been finalised. The provisional itinerary is as follows:
6th May - Bus leaves Kelso High School at 4.45pm.
7th May - all teams are playing at Strathhaven Tournament. KO 11.00am then back to Craig Tara for leisure activities.
8th May - all teams are playing at Marr Rugby Club . KO 10.00am, Lunch at Marr, back to Kelso approx 5.30pm.
30/3/2011 - April news
Sunday 3rd April 2011 - NO TRAINING
Sunday 10th April - P1 to P7, training at Kelso Rugby Club starting at 10am.
SATURDAY 16th April - P1 to P7, games with Jed,Berwick and Malton & Norton touring team KO 10am.
Sunday 17th April - NO TRAINING>
13/3/2011 - Kelso tournament prep
The tournament is fast approaching and this year we are having a chocolate tombola so could everyone please provide some form of chocolate along with the usual sandwiches etc.
Parents please provide the following:-
P1, P2 - Sandwiches
P3, P5 - Savoury
P4, P6, P7 - Sweet things
Remember we are catering for over 700 spectators, players and coaches.
This is our busiest day of the season so all help is very much appreciated. Don't be shy, even if your name is not listed below please come forward and we can find you a job.
The rota for the Kitchen is detailed below:-
9-10am - ANN HILL, LINDA FRAME, DIANA TWEEDIE, HAZEL MALLEN
10-11:30am - DONNA HALL, SUZANNE DOUGLAS, LEANNE BERRY, LORNA WADDELL, EMMA FAIRLEY, SARAH RIGG
11.30am-12.30pm - CLAIRE EDGAR, ISLA BURGHER, IRENE MACKENZIE, GAIL STEWART, KAY BURTON, JANE WRIGHT, BELINDA BALL, CHERYL MACLEAN
12.30-2pm - JANE JACKSON, JENNIFER ABBOTT, BELINDA GRAVES, FIONA ZABROCKI, STELLA LATHANGIE, CARRIE-ANNE SINCLAIR, LESLEY WEATHERSTONE,
JACKIE PATTERSON, PAULINE THOMPSON, ALISON EASSON
2-3pm - DONNA PAXTON, LISA LYALL, BETSY SCOTT-WATSON
04/3/2011 - March updates
On Sunday 6th March P1-P3 will train at Kelso Rugby Club starting at 10am. P4, P5(2 teams) and combined P6/P7 team will play at the Melrose Tournament, bus leaves Kelso High School car park at 9.45am.
13th March 2011 it's training for all teams at Kelso Rugby Club starting at 10am.
Kelso Tournament - 20th March 2011. We have eight visiting clubs playing this year with a total of approx 550 players so we need assistance to set up pitches and organise the teams etc. Please let Wullie Mallen know if you can help. Ann Hill is organizing the kitchen and will be in touch, more info later. Kelso will be fielding a P1/P2 team, P3, P4, P5(x2) and a combined P6/P7.
On 27th March it's the Selkirk Tournament for P3, P4, P5 and a combined P6/P7 team.
Malton and Norton Mini Rugby Club and Jedburgh will be playing Kelso on SATURDAY 16th April 2011, kick off 10am. More details to follow but there will be no training or games on Sunday 17th April.
Sunday 20th May 2011 - End of season award presentation lunch for P1 to P7, details to follow.
19/2/2011 - Race Night and Games
Saturday 19th February 2011 it's the Racenight Fundraiser. We will be setting up the tables starting at 4pm so anyone wishing to help are most welcome. Raffle prizes can be handed into Rugby Club from 4pm. There will be an auction at the racenight for a 2 ball at The Roxburghe Golf Course, anyone who wishes to bid and will not be at Racenight can, if they prefer, email Wullie with their final bid and he will bid for you. (mallen469@btinternet.com) The signed Scotland shirt draw will be held at the Racenight so please hand your envelopes with your name, contact number and £5 to any coach or the Rugby Club.
On Sunday 20th February 2011 the Duns games are OFF.
P1 to P7 Training at Kelso Rugby Club starting at 10am to 11.30am. Any changes will be announced on Radio Borders at approx 9am on Sunday.
Wednesday 23rd February 2011 - Summer Rugby meeting, so please email your views so we can represent Kelso Mini Rugby Club.
On Sunday 27th February 2011 - P1 to P7 Training at Kelso Rugby Club starting at 10am to 11.30am. Again any changes will be announced on Radio Borders at approx 9am on Sunday.
11/2/2011 - February updates
On Sunday 13th February 2011 we have home games against Melrose and Peebles. It's an 11am kick-off and P1-P7 will change at Kelso Rugby Club. P1,P2 will train on the training area at Poynder, P3 will play on training area at Poynder. P4 and P5 will play on roadside pitch at Croft Park and P6 and P7 will play on pitches at Croft Park.
It's the Racenight Fundraiser on Saturday 19th February 2011 at Kelso Rugby Club. Please bring all horse/jockey cards on Sunday and give to Mike Lyall. If you are unable to attend racenight and wish to donate a raffle prize, please bring it on Sunday. Tickets are still available from Kev Hendry.
Mike Lyall has secured a signed Scotland shirt for the Racenight. To win this fantastic prize all you have to do is place £5 in an envelope with your name and contact phone number and hand it into Mike Lyall, Kev Hendry, Ivor Hill or myself. All envelopes will be put in box and one drawn out at the Racenight.
11/2/2011 - Summer Rugby?
Following a well attended meeting at Jed, a proposal for Summer rugby was made by Jed Mini Rugby for all Mini Rugby Clubs to consider. We would appreciate your views on the proposal. The next meeting is 23rd February so if Willie can have your thoughts before then we can put forward Kelso's view for the playing season.
24/1/2011 - Peebles games - OFF
Peebles have cancelled the games on Sun 30th Jan so we will be coaching instead at Broomlands Primary School 10am to 11:30am. P1 and P2 will train indoors with P3-P7 training outdoors, all players please come changed to play as there is limited changing facilities.
23/1/2011 - Peebles games
On Sunday 30th January 2011 P3-P7 are scheduled to play Peebles and Langholm at Peebles High School rugby grounds. To try and reduce bus costs we are asking all parents if they would be willing to give a lift to some of their Childs team mates. As this is not a tournament we are using this fixture as a trial. Please email Wullie Mallen if you are prepared to help as this will give us an indication of whether this would work.
15/1/2011 - January updates
P6 and P7 players took part in the Kelso Cougars bag packing fundraiser at Haldanes in Kelso and raised over £1000. Thanks to all the players and coaches who attended and special thanks to Ivor for organizing.
On Sunday 16th January 2011 10-11am, P1 to P4 will train indoors in Kelso Rugby Club downstairs function room (same as Christmas party). All players should come changed to play games inside, training shoes required.
P5,P6,P7 will train at Broomlands Primary School Gym Hall. All players should go directly to Broomlands for a 10am start and come prepared to play games inside, training shoes required.
Tattie Fundraiser!
The Bairds of Lurdenlaw have donated 40 bags of potatoes to the Mini Cougars to sell to raise funds. Cost per bag will be £5 each, potatoes will be available for uplift from Kelso Rugby Club on 23rd January 2011 at Mini training. Please book your tatties by email so we know how many bags to bring, we will not be bringing bags unless booked!
Scotland A v Italy A - 4th February 2011 at Netherdale Gala.
Kelso Minis were asked to provide two players to be Flag Bearers at this match. We put all P7 names in hat and the players who have been asked to attend are Dan Gold and Hamish Rodwell.
Race Night - 19th Febuary 2011
Please book your tickets for Cougars annual fundraiser from Kev Hendry 07725972448 or donnahendry@btinternet.com. Mike Lyall is selling horses and jockey cards, so if you cant be there on night you can still win! contact Mike on 07837240233 for details. Anyone who has sold cards, please bring them on Sunday.
20/12/2010 - Bag Packing
The annual bag packing fundraiser takes place at Haldanes on Thursday 23rd and Friday 31st December. You can find the times and rota for the event in the attached document. If you cannot attend on the days or the times given please contact Ivor Hill on 07818559514 or email ivorhill@mypostoffice.co.uk.
14/12/2010 - Hearts and Heroes Challenge
The popular Hearts and Heroes Challenge will take place on Saturday 14th May 2011 when over 500 walkers and runners will compete over the 29-mile course in the Scottish Borders. Starting at St Mary’s Loch and finishing at The Greenyards, the home of Melrose RFC.
While the full Challenge is 29 miles, there is also the opportunity to do the bronze award (11 miles) or the silver award (21 miles). All event details can be found in the Hearts and Heroes brouchure with proceeds going to the charities Poppyscotland and Hearts & Balls. You can also find out more about the event and the charities on the website www.heartsandheroes.co.uk
9/12/2010 - Xmas Party (no training... just Party!)
Well folks it is that time of year again, the Christmas Party on Sunday 12th Dec, 12noon until 2pm.
Yes it is still on, there's no training, just the party. Please use the High School car park and the side gate beside the gym hall.
Parents please provide the same food as you would do for a home game: P1&2 sandwiches, P3&4 savoury, P5,6,& 7 cakes.
We are catering for 85 players so please bring the food by 12noon, thank-you.
There will be fun and games, food, more play then, all being well, that Special Visitor!
ALL HELP APPRECIATED, ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE PHONE ANN HILL on 07818559513.
COME ALONG FOR LOADS OF FUN AND GAMES!!!
1/12/2010 - December updates
Games against Penicuik on Sunday 5th December 2010 are cancelled due to snow.
On Sunday 12th December 2010 it's the Christmas party. Weather permitting, there will be training at 10:30am with the party starting at 12noon until 2pm.
There are some fixture changes in the program. On Saturday 16th April 2011 we now have games with Malton & Norton touring team and Jed with an 11am kick-off. Then on Sunday 17th April 2011 will have the Kelso Mini Cougars end of season lunch and awards presentation for P1 to P7 at 12noon until 2pm.
The Ayr Tour has been finalised and we will be leaving Kelso approx 5pm on Friday 6th May 2011 and playing at Strathhaven Tournament on Sat 7th May. We have a game with Marr on Sunday 8th May before travelling home, arriving back in Kelso approx 5pm.
16/11/2010 - November updates
On Saturday 20th November 2010 it's Scotland v South Africa at Murrayfield. The bus will leave Kelso High School car park at 11.45am for a 2.30pm kick off. After game we will be eating at Murryfield so please bring money for food and the bus will be returning to Kelso approx 6.30 pm. Tickets will be handed out on the bus.
We are looking for parents who would be willing to take photos and write a small report about the teams they are following to post to the website. We would also like someone who would be willing to collate all the info and send it to the webmaster, please contact Wullie Mallen if you're interested.
Please bring Cycle sponsorship money to coaching on the 21 November 2010.
16/11/2010 - Berwick P3 review
Well done to the P3 team who won their 3rd tournament of the season at Berwick at the weekend. The lads played some fantastic attacking Rugby on what was a very small pitch and our defence in particular was excellent only conceding one try (which shouldn’t have been given). Kelso beat Berwick 8 tries to nil, Duns 6 tries to 1 and Gala 5 tries to nil. The Kelso player of the tournament as voted for by Mick and Richard was Cameron Thompson. Cameron’s display against Gala alone was fantastic, he demonstrated some determined and direct running to score great tries (including dives) and his defensive display was also outstanding. All of the kids played well on the day and well done to all.
16/11/2010 - Coaches training
All coaches are invited to attend the launch of the Key National Themes initiative at Melrose RFC on Wed 8th Dec from 6:30pm to 9pm. Please get in touch with Mark Coull on 0791 2947687 if you plan to attend. Full details can be viewed in the invitation letter.
23/10/2010 - Teas info updated
Parents are asked to assist with food on home match days, for details of what to bring look at the Tuck n Teas page.
23/10/2010 - Hawick tournament
On Sunday 24th October 2010 it's the Hawick Tournament for P3 to P7. The bus will leave Kelso High School car park at 9.45am sharp and return around 3pm. All players should bring a snack as it will be approx 2pm before they get something to eat from Hawick Rugby Club.
15/10/2010 - Sponsored cycle and photos
On Saturday 16th October it's the Mini Rugby Club Floors Castle Cycle ride. Please meet in Kelso square and register with Wullie Mallen for a 10.30am start.
On Sunday 17th October it's coaching starting at 10am. There will be a photo session to photograph the players in the new playing shirts so all players need to bring black shorts and red socks.
Can all coaches/parents also bring their existing SRU disclosure details or, if you require a disclosure, bring please 2 forms of identification and a utility bill with name and address. Simon Potter will be dealing with this from 11am onwards in the rugby club.
05/10/2010 - Program changes
On 31st October Glasgow drop out leaving games with Gala and Berwick at home. Penicuik will visiting us for games on the 5th of December and Jed Sevens are on the 14th of May.
05/10/2010 - Jed tournament P7 report
Despite having reduced numbers on Sunday the P7 team showed great determination in fighting through all of their games on Sunday. The earlier heavy rain held off and we saw some great play on a perfect pitch. With generous sub'ing from Duns and Melrose squads the team lost by just one try to Duns and also had close games against Melrose and Hawick. Alistair showed the aggressive and fearless display of tackling that we have come to expect from him, providing great defence and giving Kelso turnover possession. His attacking runs and good passing play moved the team well up the park as well as providing points. Stuart started off a little sleepily but soon found his feet - combining good defensive play and forward running on the wing to score important trys. Dan (aka 'Chunk') was full of energy throughout the three games (no doubt helped by his visit to the sweetie shop) and drove on with the ball up front with nice lay-offs of the ball to his team mates. He never seemed far from the ball, often giving good supporting play to his team mates. Dan teamed up with newcomer Mat as two promising props. Mat got stuck into play in all of the games and is starting to use his bulk effectively in forward play. This weekend and last weeks success at Penicuik show that we have some great players, although struggling with a small squad. We now go on to a few weeks of coaching - if you have any P7 friends that want to try rugby then get in touch with Wullie Mallen.
02/10/2010 - P3 progress report
HAWICK TOURNAMENT, 19TH SEPTEMBER 2010
Playing - Hawick [2 teams], Jed-Forest [1 team], Kelso [2 teams]. The boys gave a great display over the five games, winning four comfortably and drawing the last game against Hawick 1-1, losing a very dubious score on the last touch of the game (come on ‘ref!). Defence play is coming on, and we continue to work on support play and passing. Great tries were scored by several players, and Cameron, Ben and David shone with their quick and brave running. A solid display, well done all the P3’s, fantastic enthusiasm!
PENICUIK TOURNAMENT, 26TH SEPTEMBER 2010
Playing - Portbello, Penicuik, Lasswade, Dalkeith and Kelso. With last week’s wins under our belt, we again played two teams, at times playing back-to-back. Over the six games, we won five with plenty to spare with excellent running and support play from the boys and a real step-up from last week on the defence play throughout. Portbello were our best opponents and although the ref chalked up 2-2 final score, there was no doubt Kelso won 2-1 on tries after a very hard-fought and great game of touch rugby. Again, some great tries throughout and sharp running from Luke, Harry and Jack, particularly through the centre helped spread the play. Bradley turned in great performances and combined brave running with instinctive defence work to plug the gaps. A great result and Kelso were the worthy champions! Well done to all the boys, everyone working together as a team!
02/10/2010 - Jed Tournament Program
The program for the Jed Tournament is available to download now in 2 pages. Page 1 and Page 2. The prize giving is at 1.30pm so bus will leave Jed approx 2.00pm. On Sunday 10th of October it's back to coaching for all.
26/09/2010 - Jed Tournament
P3to P7 will be playing at Jedburgh Tournament on Sunday 3rd October. The bus will leave Kelso High School car park at 10am for an 11am kickoff and will return approx 2pm.
Please can all players bring a food snack and warm clothing. P1/P2 will train at Kelso starting at 10.00am with Nigel Murray.
Don't forget your sponsorship forms for the cycle ride to Floors they are available to download under the "Docs and forms" box.
The kick-off for Scotland v South Africa on the 20th November 2010 is 2.30pm. Please return your Ticket application form to W.Mallen by 9th October.
Date for Ayr tour is confirmed for 6,7,8 May 2011.
23/09/2010 - Penicuik Tournament
The bus will now leave Kelso High School car park at 9.15am for a 11am kickoff. Please can all players bring a food snack as this is a long day and also warm clothing. P3 will be playing on astro turf so players need to bring training shoes to play in.
18/09/2010 - September News
On Sunday 26th September, P3 to P7 will be playing at the Penicuik Tournament. The bus will leave Kelso High School car park at 9.30am for a 11am kickoff and returns at approx 3pm. P1/P2 will train at Kelso starting at 10am with Nigel Murray.
It's Scotland v South Africa on the 20th November 2010 KO 3.00pm. Application forms for tickets are now available with prices of £11 for Mini Cougars Player, £15 for a non Mini Cougars player under 16 years old and £30 for an adult. These prices are for entrance tickets and bus please contact Wullie Mallen 07977891048. Application forms and trip details can be downloaded here.The provisional date for the Ayr tour is 6,7,8,May 2011.
18/09/2010 - Rugby ready course
Mark Coull (Kelso YDO) is running a ‘Rugby Ready’ course on Wednesday 29th September 2010 at Kelso Rugby Club. This is a must course for all involved at any level of rugby coaching but on this occasion it's aimed at Mini Rugby coaches. Mark is also running a Level One Rugby coaching course in October if there is enough interest. For both courses contact Mark on 07912947687 or email kelsoydo@yahoo.co.uk
18/09/2010 - Sponsored cycle ride
The annual fund raising sponsored bike ride will take place on Saturday 16th October 2010. We meet in Kelso Square at 10am to set off for Floors at 10.30am and return to the Rugby Club at approximately 12.15pm. A helmet must be worn by all cyclists.
Full event details can be downloaded here.
Sponsor sheets can be downloaded here.
10/08/2010 - New Season!
The new season starts on 29th Aug with a Registration Day at Kelso Rugby Club starting at 10am. Bring along your training kit for a kick around too! More info soon.
