Rugby Training on Thursday (29th Nov)

Dear Gentlemen of Rugby,

Rugby Training resumes on Thursday at 9am. Meet at Foyer. Bring both boots and running shoes. Training will end at 11am.

Remind your mates who have missed training for the past couple of sessions to turn up for training.

From rugby teachers-in-charge

Manulife International Youth Rugby 10s Tournament

Dear gentlemen of rugby,

The Manulife International Youth Rugby 10s Tournament will be held this Saturday (Dec 1st) at the Singapore Polo Club fields (Mount Pleasant Road) - See map

We will be taking part in the under-13s (Sec 1), under-14s (Sec 2) and under 16s (Sec 3 and Sec 4) categories.

Transport to the tournament will be provided. The bus will leave school at 11.30am. So assemble at the Foyer by 11.25am.

Since the Singapore Polo Club is a huge compound, we need to sort out some admin matters

Firstly, the under-13s will be playing at Pitch 1; the under-14s will be playing at Pitch 10 and the under-16s will be playing at Pitch 13. Each age-grade team will be playing a minimum of two 1o-a-side matches before proceeding to the knockout stages. The first set of matches are expected to kick off at 1.30pm for lower sec and 12.30pm for upper sec.

To help the teachers identify the Montfortian players [the Polo Club is huge...trust me], please wear your Montfort Rugby T-Shirt at all times. A detailed kit list and instructions will be issued to all of you after Thursday's training session.

The tournament is expected to end at around 5.30pm. Transport back to school is provided.

Mr Singh (HP: 94505434) will be the contact person on match day. If your parents have any questions, feel free to call either Mr Vincent Toh, Mr Vincent Yong, Miss Diane or Mr Singh.

Do encourage your parents to pop down to the Polo Club. I am sure they will enjoy the matches on show.

I have included maps of the Polo Club and the pitches below:

No Rugby Training on Wednesday (28th Nov)

Dear Gentlemen of Rugby,

There will be NO rugby training on Wednesday.

Take Wednesday off to rest for the tough training session that will take place on Thursday.

See you guys on Thursday morning.

From Rugby Teachers-in-charge

Rugby Training on Tuesday 27th Nov

Rugby Training on Tuesday 27th Nov from 9am to 11am.
All Sec 1 to Sec 3 players must turn up for training.
Training will be at the School Field, Gym & Foyer.
Please bring your boots and running shoes for training.
Coach Kelvin will be away but Mr Singh will take over training.
Please remind your friends who have missed training these past few sessions to turn up.
On Tuesday, we will be concentrating on the basic skills once again - Lateral, Switch and Dummy Passes; Front-On Tackle and Rucking. Fitness work will be limited to 5 reps of interval training 100s to build up your match fitness.
From Rugby Teachers-in-charge (Mr Toh, Mr Yong, Miss Diane & Mr Singh)

TV Alert - Rugby Matches on the Telly

Dear gentlemen of rugby,

Two matches (Leeds Carnegie vs Leicester Tigers on Sunday from 12 Noon to 2pm and Worcester Warriors vs Sale Sharks on Monday 4pm to 6pm) will be shown on STAR SPORTS Channel 24.

For those of you who have access to Cable TV, do watch these two matches which feature the best of the English Rugby Premiership.

Enjoy the matches

PS - Don't forget about Monday's training session at 9am.

Rugby Training on Monday 26th Nov

Dear gentlemen of rugby,
Please note the following:
Rugby Training on Monday 26th Nov from 9am to 11am. All Sec 1 to Sec 3 players must turn up for training. Training will be at the School Field. Please bring your boots and running shoes for training. Coach Kelvin will be away but Coach Francis will take over the session. Please remind your friends who have missed training these past few sessions to turn up. On Monday, we will be concentrating on the basic skills once again - Lateral, Switch and Dummy Passes; Front-On Tackle and Rucking. Fitness work will be limited to interval training to build up your match fitness.
Enjoy the weekend. Rest Well. Recharge Physically, Mentally & Spiritually.
From Rugby Teachers-in-charge (Mr Toh, Mr Yong, Miss Diane & Mr Singh)

Taking The Ball Into Contact

Check out the video on what you need to do when taking the ball into contact. This is a video from New Zealand Rugby Union.

Rugby Training Schedule (19th Nov to 23rd Nov)

Must Bring Boots & Running Shoes

19th Nov (Monday) - All Sec 1 to Sec 5 Players: Report to Montfort Sec by 7.30am for 10-a-side matches @ SJI. Transport Provided. Matches expected to end by 1pm.

20th Nov (Tuesday) - All Sec 1 to Sec 5 Players: Report to Montfort Sec by 9am for Video Analysis (RWC 2007) & Agility Training. Training expected to end by 11am.

21st Nov (Wednesday) - All Sec 1 to Sec 5 Players: Report to Montfort Sec by 7am for sparring matches @ ACS (I). Transport Provided. Matches/Training expected to end by 12pm.

22nd Nov (Thursday) - Rest Day - Coach's Orders.

23rd Nov (Friday) - All Sec 1 to Sec 5 Players: Report to Montfort Sec at 9am. Training expected to end at 11am.

Training During November & December 2007

Training will be highly intensive for the final two months of the year. As players, you realise that we need to be in the best physical, mental and spiritual condition so that we can capture a Top 4 position in either the B Division or C Division tournament next year.

With that goal in mind, training during November and December will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (except on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

All training sessions will start at 9am, unless we have a morning away game against an opponent like ACS (I), SJI etc which then will require us to report to school at 7am for transport to these friendly matches.

All training sessions / matches are expected to end by 11am unless stated otherwise.

Always assume that training is on. The teachers will never cancel training even if it rains. During wet weather, training will shift indoors to the Foyer.

If in doubt, contact Coach Kelvin or Mr Jasbir Singh (@94505434)

Standard Operating Procedures for Montfort Rugby Players and Parents of Montfort Rugby Players

Team Organisation

• Team information is displayed on the rugby notice board. Team information is also available upon request via sms (contact Mr Jasbir Singh @ 94505434). Team organisation and information is also read out over assembly.
• All students who are playing age grade rugby (under-13, under-14, under 15, under-16 or under-17) must produce a passport, NRIC, EZ-Link Card or Birth Certificate to verify their age.
• If your son has any other questions he should see either one of the teachers-in-charge.
• Students must attend all meetings. Meeting times and venues will be organised by the coach and broadcast over assembly.
  

Team Practices

• All players must attend all trainings and all team meetings.
• If a player can not attend training, he must personally see any of the teachers-in-charge/coach to excuse himself from practice.
• If a player is absent from school he should ring his teachers-in-charge at school to inform him he will not be at practice.
• Players are encouraged to wear mouth guards at all practices (if a player wears headgear it is recommended that he wear it at all trainings).
• Appropriate practice gear should be worn at all trainings.
  

Playing Uniform

• All playing uniforms are available from the Rugby Teachers-In-Charge
  The uniform for age-grade rugby at Montfort Secondary is as listed below. The School will NOT accept any variations on this uniform:
  School rugby jersey - Navy jersey with Montfortian Badge
  School rugby shorts - White shorts
  School rugby socks - Navy

Transport to Games

• Transport to games is usually arranged by teachers-in-charge.
• If a parent is willing to assist with transport (as a safety vehicle) they should inform any of the teachers-in-charge.

Costs

• Other than purchasing the rugby uniform, playing gear or peripherals there is NO charge to play rugby at Montfort.
• Some years we have a traditional fixture against teams based overseas and there will be a cost involved in playing this fixture/s.
• Overseas Tours are usually paid either by Edusave or Cash or a combination of both.

Montfort Rugby Code of Conduct

Requirements of being a Good Sport

• Play hard but play by the rules.
• Never question the referee and always accept decisions made on the field.
• Recognise positive contributions made by team-mates and opposition.
• If watching a game, or whilst being a reserve, only make positive comments from the sideline.
• If you have any issues regarding opposition players or spectators these should be directed to your teachers-in-charge (Mr Vincent Toh, Mr Vincent Yong or Mr Jasbir Singh) or the coach.
• Never take the law into your own hands.
• The school and/or judicial committee of the sport will view foul play very seriously.
• Montfort Secondary has a proud tradition of fair play and this reputation will continue in the future
• Co-operation with your team-mates.
• Be positive towards your team-mates and compliment positive play.
• Commitment to a sport requires you to attend all trainings, meetings and games.
• All players must attend all trainings and all team meetings.
• If a player cannot attend training, he must personally see any of the teachers-in-charge to excuse himself from practice.
• If a student is absent from school he should ring any of his teachers-in-charge to inform him he will not be at practice.
• Follow the teachers-in-charge/coaches instructions and be a valuable team member
• Please remember all coaching is done on a voluntary basis, make your coaches job as easy as possible by being appreciative and committed to your team.
• If your team is coached/managed by a parent or outside person show the same respect as you would to your teachers.
• The coach and team relies on your commitment to make Montfort Rugby as powerhouse.
• Any injury sustained at training or in games, which require medical attention should be reported to the teachers-in-charge/coach.
• Any injury that requires a student to stay in hospital should be reported to the teachers-in-charge who will keep the HOD (PE/CCA) duly informed.
  

Welcome To The Home of Montfort Rugby - Our Vision, Our Aims & Our Hopes

Our vision is to be a CCA whose players excel both on and off the sporting field as well as producing Montfortian gentlemen of distinction.

We aim to be a Top Four Rugby team in the National Schools Tournament as well as an acknowledged powerhouse of hard, fast and entertaining rugby.

At the same time, we aim to strictly adhere to the school values of Humility, Faith and Compassion; Integrity, Respect and Team Spirit; and Passion and Perserverance.

We, the Montfort Rugby Players, acknowledge that when we play/train Rugby we will uphold the school values at all times.

Our loyalty is to the School and more so to God. To God Be The Glory!