Kingswood 2011

This Sunday was the biggest Kingswood I have ever witnessed, there were over 750 players, add to that a huge number of adults and siblings, there must have been over 2,500 people there, at least.

The kitchens worked non-stop from 6am and were still serving at 4.30. There were 20 pitches, which all had to be marked out, roped off and coned in the morning. The bar and both kitchens had a constant queue. 

It was also good to see some of the older youth players refereeing as well. There was also First Aiders, Sweet Stalls, Cake Stalls, Roaming Ice Cream Sellers and Sean running around like a man possessed. I couldn’t possibly mention everybody but just wanted you all to know what a massive event this was and how lucky we are as a club to be able to put on a fixture like this, as the value to the club is unbelievable, on many fronts. Yes, it earns the club a really good revenue but it also exposes our players to a much higher level of rugby, everybody makes new friends and contacts are established for further fixtures and tours. Well done to all those who took part, I did manage to just see the end of under 12s final, which they won and congratulations also to Holt under 10s for winning their age group. 

There seemed to be happy players all round, whether you won, lost or drew. A great day was had by all. I also have added a few pics of some of the more interesting characters.