Description
At UBWRFC, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team for girls from any sporting background. We promise a thorough introduction to women's rugby for new players, a great time on and off the pitch with a wide variety of socials, and plenty of opportunities to volunteer and coach.
We are proud to be one of the University of Bristol's Performance clubs, which allows us to take advantage of all the support the university has to offer, including specialised strength and conditioning training. With teams ranging from development to our first team, there is room for different experiences within the club. Established links for both 1XV and 2XV teams with clubs in the local community allows players to gain more match experience if desired. Along with an exciting new partnership for our development/social squad with a local club, providing more game time and access to excellent coaches.
We are supported by Bristol SU
Make sure to check out our website for further information!
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We will be hosting a GIVE IT A GO session in the first few months of first term for newbies to join in, but we have an open-door policy all year round for anyone wanting to try rugby. Please just message us on Instagram @UBWRFC and let us know that you are coming along.
Who Can Join & Our Equality Statement
UBWRFC welcomes ALL female and non-binary identifying Bristol students who are committed to always creating a safe and inclusive environment. We will take a stance against discrimination in all its forms, therefore making activities at Bristol fun and open for all.
UBWFRC is devoted to creating and sustaining a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for all Bristol students who are involved and interact with our club. It is our policy to treat everyone as equal individuals, irrespective of ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion or belief, or any other unfair distinction. With our firm stance against discrimination, we make activities at Bristol enjoyable and accessible to all.
UBWRFC prides itself on offering equal opportunity to all its members. Rugby does not discriminate against, but rather encourages people of varying build, strength, speed, and agility. Therefore, by demonstrating our commitment to equality and diversity throughout our club, we want UBWFRC to be a welcoming environment to all individuals whether the individual strives to be a social player or a performance player.
When & where?
All training will be held at at the following times:
TECHNICAL TRAINING - (@COOMBE)
Monday 21:00 - 22:00 (3G pitch)
Tuesday 07:00-08:00 (performance squad)
Friday 19:30 - 20:30 (3G pitch)
S&C - (@OWL - FOR SELECTED PERFORMANCE SQUAD ONLY)
Monday 20:00 - 20:45
Friday 18:30 - 19:15
XPS
Please note you must register your availability for each of our training sessions so we can be sure we can accommodate all. This is done via our private XPS groups. If you need access to this, email our Club Captain Lieske at: ubwrfc.clubcaptain@gmail.com and you will be added to the groups.
Fees & Membership
We aim for every player to get the most out of their competitively priced memberships.
Annual 1XV/2XV Membership (Selected players only) £225
· 2 x s&c sessions a week with Bears s&c coach (1.5 hours)
· 4 x skills/unit sessions a week with coaches (3 hours)
· 2 x training sessions a week (2.5 hours)
· Matches in either BUCS Premier South or Western Tier Two
· x1 1:1 with head coach
· Team match video reviews
· Match fees covered
· Physio at all training and matches
· Training/ travel top
Pathway to Performance £155
For those who may be at the beginning of their rugby path and would like to develop into a performance athlete or who just want the opportunity to play rugby socially
· 2 x skills sessions a week with coaches (2 hours)
· 2 x training sessions a week (2.5 hours)
· Matches in Inner Warrior tournaments, friendlies against local university teams, and matches playing for partner club Gordano
· Match fees covered
· Physio at all training and matches
. Training/ travel top
Give it a go Membership £30
- For players who are trying rugby for the first time and don’t want to commit to paying membership for a whole year yet
- Lasts until the 1st November 2024 - After this date the players need to pay for a top up membership if they wish to continue
Games & Opportunities
All games for selected performance squads take place on Wednesday afternoons, with time and locations varying, with the 3XVs playing most matches on Saturdays.
Throughout the year we also try and get involved in as many opportunities/events as possible, including:
- x2 7s BUCS tournaments in Leeds
- at least one team competing in an international 7s tournament in Lyon
- Opportunities to play in weekend matches with the local women’s team Gordano
- Compete in our intramural team, the Rugby Rhinos, in netball, rounders, water polo games, and more...
- Summer tour
Socials
And if the training wasn't enough, UBWRFC prides itself in hosting a wide array of socials throughout the year. These include:
- Weekly sports night socials with a new theme each week!
- 6 nations group viewings... on the big screen or in person!
- Sober Socials
- Trips to watch our Bristol Bears Ladies play in PWR 15s matches
- Seasonal events such as ice skating, BBQ's, etc
We usually host at least one social a week, so there is always an opportunity to get involved with the social side of the club, no matter how busy you are or the types of socials you enjoy.
- Rugby families of 6. This will be a mixture of older girls and new girls to help people integrate into the club and still experience the fun rugby social environment! This could include, family dinners, pub trips, weekend walks, games nights, and more
- Outdoors activities at the weekend, such as woodland walks, bike rides, and wild swimming
- Coffee mornings and pub trips
The Committee 2023/24 & how to contact us
Club Captain: Lieske Oomen - ubwrfc.clubcaptain@gmail.com
Vice Club Captain: Skye Ayling - vw22642@bristol.ac.uk and Felita Beasley - tt22544@bristol.ac.uk
Treasurer: Khadyra Mohd Zayad – khadyra.z.2023@bristol.ac.uk
Secretary: Juliana Paul - ir23474@bristol.ac.uk
Fresher and Alumni Officer: Izzy Jaques - zh23919@bristol.ac.uk
Social Secretaries: Erin Mills and Marlie Wright - wn23211@bristol.ac.uk and gc23299@bristol.ac.uk
Equality, Diversity, and Charity: Abigail Brooke and Jenna DeVera - abigail.brooke.2022@bristol.ac.uk and tm22387@bristol.ac.uk
Social Media Secretary: Charlotte Stead – jk2324023@bristol.ac.uk
Kit Secretary: Izzy Johnstone - cf23311@bristol.ac.uk
Wellbeing Officer: Amy Jose – yh23240@bristol.ac.uk
Contact
Make sure to check out our social media
@UBWRFC
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee:
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year. You may also need to ensure that you are purchasing the correct membership for your respective team or position.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the respective teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of the University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only):
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
