Players and volunteers pitch in to make improvements and repairs at Halifax RUFC

Last weekend Halifax RUFC took part in NatWest RugbyForce 2020 to carry out improvements and repairs to the club facilities to ensure they were ready for the start of rugby.
By Tom Scargill
Published 9th Sep 2020, 09:10 BST
Updated 9th Sep 2020, 09:13 BST
Volunteers come together to help clear up Halifax RUFC, Ovenden ParkVolunteers come together to help clear up Halifax RUFC, Ovenden Park
Volunteers come together to help clear up Halifax RUFC, Ovenden Park

This year, with NatWest RugbyForce Weekend postponed in June due to the coronavirus pandemic, volunteers at Halifax were called upon to pitch in and roll up their sleeves to help with upgrades at the club.

Improvements included clearing out the old, disused squash courts in preparation for repair and renovation, and preparing the main pitch and stand for the return of matches.

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Extra planning was required to ensure the activity took place safely, following the Government coronavirus guidelines at all times.

Nathan Donaldson on the roller, as volunteers come together to help clear up Halifax RUFC, Ovenden ParkNathan Donaldson on the roller, as volunteers come together to help clear up Halifax RUFC, Ovenden Park
Nathan Donaldson on the roller, as volunteers come together to help clear up Halifax RUFC, Ovenden Park

Players from across the five senior teams worked hard across two days to get the work done with the Mens, Womens and Mixed Ability sections pulling together as one.

In its 12th year, NatWest RugbyForce is a nationwide programme developed with England Rugby which provides an opportunity for rugby clubs to open their doors to their local communities, team members and volunteers to help make valuable improvements to their clubs.

Halifax RUFC are currently recruiting across all their teams and plan to start a Walking Rugby Team in the next two weeks.

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Those who are interested in joining the club can follow them on Facebook or contact:

Mens Section - [email protected]

Women’s Section - [email protected]

Mixed Ability - [email protected]

Walking Rugby - [email protected]

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