Winter Sports
A rural setting looking out across farmland to the South Downs
so you have to continue to justify what the money is being spent on.” With over half a century of club affiliation between them, Alex and Jim share a passion for the cause that prevented the disappointments and drawn-out planning processes from dampening spirits. “We have been a part of this club for a long time, and we’re very proud that, under our stewardship, we’ve got to where we are now,” says Alex. The upward progression by the 1st XV to the South East leagues has been a major triumph for the village club, and the vision now is to consolidate that position and then continue this progression up the sporting ladder.
Hopes of reaching the heights of the league were given an added boost this season as, for the first time, the club now employs qualified coaches. The Head Coach, a Kiwi, Clayton Saunders and Assistant Coach, Sam Goatcher, joined the team in September to coach the Seniors and Colts on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as on Saturdays.
“The Coaches are proving
to be excellent additions to the Pulborough cause,” says Alex. “Clay sees the work with us as part of his coaching career development and Sam decided he had more long term potential as a coach than a player. Their personalities, drive, honesty and pragmatism fit well with our ethos.” Jim adds: “There are no prima donnas here. If anyone rises above their station they will soon be brought back down to earth.”
As a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) the Club enjoys the benefit of the CASC system whereby some members have access to a ‘Gift Aid’ like process which is an important source of unexpected, but welcome revenue.
The Colts are the lifeblood of Pulborough, and transition through the various age groups is an important facet of club operations. This season so far eighteen former Colts have been represented in the three senior sides, six playing in the first team, which is no mean feat, especially as when players reach university age and tend
“If we can hold on to as many as we can through these years it’s a bonus. We can only pray that our lads are educationally challenged!”
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