In Spain the Old Yardleians Tour XV defeated their Spanish hosts with a brace of tries by Adam "Same Difference" Walker. The game was played on sand rather than grass with the changing rooms an old container. It might make everyone appreciate the facilities we have at our club
On Saturday a club B team lost at home to Tamworth 19-8. Details are sketchy but we scored a try and then a penalty from Andy "Baby Beaker" Rhodes against a Tamworth team with many 1st and 2nd team players. Highlight of the game was Guy Smith's ball winning skills at the front of the lineout.
On Sunday we put a team out against a touring Old Parkonians 1st XV from the Wirral. In a hard fought game all of the points were scored in the first half with the teams drawing 12-12. Ian Walker scored a try and poor old Tom "Pickle" Mead broke a collar bone in a tackle.
League table:
Midlands 4 West (North) P W D L PF PA Pts
Old Halesonians 19 19 0 0 712 96 38
Bournville 19 17 0 2 762 177 34
Willenhall 19 14 0 5 562 258 28
Tamworth 19 12 0 7 399 308 24
Burntwood 19 9 1 9 249 365 19
Old Yardleians 19 9 0 10 345 373 18
Veseyans 19 9 0 10 286 356 18
Selly Oak 19 8 0 11 279 537 14*
Newcastle (Staffs) 19 6 1 12 310 366 13
Bishops Castle & O.V. 19 5 0 14 159 492 10
Harborne 19 4 0 15 290 606 8
Telford 19 1 0 18 112 531 2
Dates:
Saturday 29th March
- 1st XV are home to Selly Oak in the league
- 2nds play Kings Norton away
- 3rds play Birmingham Exiles away
Saturday 5th April
- 1st XV are away to Kings Norton in a friendly
- 2nds are home to Kings Norton
- 3rds are away to Kings Norton
Other Events
- Friday 4th April - Mini and Juniors Curry & Quiz night.
- Saturday 26th April - Old Yards Vets play in the Edwardians Vets Tournament - Last year we reached the final, can we go one step further?
- Friday 2nd May - Club Annual General Meeting - attend and have your say. We are looking for more Committee members and a 3rd XV Captain.
- Saturday 3rd May - Presidents Day.
- Friday 9th May - Annual Dinner at the club - tickets £30 so please pay Gail even if you just give £5 a week.
- Friday 4th July - Summer Ball at St John's Hotel, Solihull to celebrate 80 years of Old Yardleians. More details to follow.
Clubhouse Update
Tony Fitz continues to come up trumps. The free carpet tiles he got for the bar have now been fitted and coconut matting in the porch. Thank you yet again Tony.
After Presidents Day we want to get to work on completing the bar improvements and the new changing rooms. Both most be finished ahead of next season. Club members help is required so please be ready to do your bit when asked.
100 Club Draw
Steve Painter is about to do another 100 club draw. The winners will be announced shortly. If you would like to join the 100 club please see Steve Painter.
Sunday Mornings
What do you do on a Sunday Morning? Shannon is looking for help with the Mini and Juniors. Coaches and administrative help is required. Please see Shannon and give him your support. The Minis and Juniors are the future of our club!
Always complaining about the Ref?
We are looking to run a referees course at the club. We often need refs for the 3rd team game and the Minis and Juniors. If you are interested please let Mark Baldwin know.
Want to hire the club?
Members can have free hire of the club for their own parties. If you know anyone else who might want to book the club it costs £100. Please contact Mark Baldwin for availability.
Finally, if you have any Old Yards news you want to put in our update please send it to me. This update is emailed out to club members most weeks. If you do not receive it please give me your email address.
Regards
Mark
Hon. Secretary, mark.xc@blueyonder.co.uk