WEST WALES WIN THE JUNIOR TOUCH SERIES
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West Wales Under 16 avenge their 2013 loss to East Wales with a 2-1 series victory at Swansea University.
Game 1 - Mixed Under 16 West 11 - 2 East Game 2 - Boys Under 16 West 6 - 2 East Game 3 - Girls Under 16 West 5 - 6 East* *Due to a shortage of female players in the East Wales team, a mixed team was fielded against the West's female team, which also included 5 less experienced male players. Referees - Jac Griffiths, Matt Enoch, Matt Adams, Jacob Williams |
MATCH STATSWest Wales Mixed Under 16
Game 1: West 11 - 2 East
West Wales Boys Under 16 Game 2: West 6 - 2 East
West Wales Girls Under 16
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The squads bolstered by the inclusion of several soon-to-be Welsh international players, play outstandingly well and outscored their opponents 22 touch downs to 10 during the three games played.
East Wales brought a relatively small squad and were missing some key players, which perhaps made the final scores a little bit complimentary to their western counterparts. However, with that said, the West teams still had to perform well in order to gain the series victory against some experienced and well-drilled players coached by Wales Men's 40 coach, Sion Wyn Davies. The backbone of the West Wales mixed and boy's teams were players from Gower Dragons Touch. Most of the team have been competing in the Ospreys Touch league this summer as a Gower Dragons Under 18 team and finished in a highly credible third place. Four of the Gower Dragon team playing for West Wales will now represent Wales in the inaugural Junior European Touch Championships held on the 5th and 6th August at Swansea University - Ben Bradley, Daniel Rees, Jake Archer and James Eynon. Another player selected for West Wales, but unable to play, was Mollie North and she joins the lads in the Wales Under 18 squad at the Junior Euros. Most of the remainder of the West Wales team were talent ID'd during a recent schools tournament held in Ammanford. Each of these players has had very little exposure to Touch and they did remarkably well despite their inexperience. Two other players were identified from the Gorllewin Gwyllt, Llandysul Touch league; Brandon Bradford and Sara Patterson. Further details to follow soon |
WEST WALES v EAST WALES JUNIOR CHALLENGE SERIES
The West Wales v East Wales Challenge Series squads pictured at the 2013 event. East Wales won the series 2-0
WEST WALES UNDER 16 SQUADS ANNOUNCEDCongratulations to everyone that has been selected to play for West Wales in the Junior Challenge Series. The standard of play during the trial sessions was high and the teams go into the Challenge Series confident of pushing their East Wales counterparts all the way.
A non-mandatory training session has been arranged for Thursday evening at South Gower RFC (Pwll Du Lane, Bishopston SA3 3HA) from 6.30 - 8pm. Players who are available are urged to attend. Players are also reminded to bring £12.00 with them to the game to cover the cost of their playing vest and pitch hire. All players are to meet at the University playing fields at 10.00am with the first game tapping off at 11.00am. West Wales Mixed Under 16
West Wales Boys Under 16
West Wales Girls Under 16
JUNIOR CHALLENGE SERIES 2014Following the highly successful inaugural 2013 series, West Wales are holding a trial for players interested in representing the regional Touch team at under 16 level.
The Junior Challenge Series is an excellent stepping stone into regional and national Touch in Wales. Players from the 2013 teams have gone on to represent the Red Kites, Cyclones, Rebels and Warriors Touch teams at the Wales Touch Nationals in April 2014. Some of these players will also be representing Wales at the Junior European Touch Championships in August. The teams have also produced players that will be playing for open grade teams in the European Touch Championships, also in August. Both events take place in Swansea. TRIALS FOR WEST WALES UNDER 16 MIXED TEAMMale and female players in years 8, 9, 10 and 11 (as of end of academic year 2013-14) are invited to attend an open trial. Those selected will then be invited to a squad training session in preparation for the East v West Junior Challenge Series.
Junior Challenge Series is on Friday 25 July at Swansea University Sports Centre. Tap off times will be confirmed as soon as possible. Players must currently reside in one of the following counties to be eligible for the West Wales team: Bridgend, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire or Swansea. Players wishing to attend, should download the registration form and return to one of the West Wales coaches prior to the trial. We also request that you confirm your attendance at the trial via phone or email. This will assist us in planning. You are also welcome to contact us should you have any questions. West Wales Coaching Staff: Matt Adams - 07966 235450 matt@gorllewingwyllt.com Jon Francis - 07973 154335 jsfrancis43@me.com Curtis Bradford - 07969 427289 cjb_95@live.co.uk KEY DATES 2014Players should be available on all the dates below:
West Wales Under 16 Touch team trial 5.15 – 6.30pm, Wednesday 16 July 2014 Ysgol Bro Myrddin, Croesyceiliog, Carmarthen, SA32 8DN All boys & girls in current years 8, 9, 10 and 11 in school* West Wales Under 16 Touch squad training All boys & girls in current years 8, 9, 10 and 11 in school* 2.45 – 5.00pm, Monday 21 July 2014 Carmarthen Athletic RFC Indoor Training Barn Athletic Park, Carmarthen, SA31 3QY West Wales v East Wales Under 16 Mixed Touch Matches For players selected in the trials only 10am – 2pm (approx), Friday 25 July 2014 Swansea University Sports Centre, Sketty Lane, Swansea SA2 8QB *NB – Touch is minimal contact, therefore boys and girls aged 13 may play with players aged 16 |
WEST VS EAST WALESFriday 25 July 2014
Swansea University Sports Centre 11.00 - Mixed game 11.45 - Boys game 12.30 - Girls game This is a top-class venue which recently hosted the Wales Touch Nationals and it will also be the host venue for the highly prestigious, European Touch Championships in August 2014.
PLAYING FEEEach (selected) West Wales player is to contribute £12.00. Please bring the fee to the games on Friday. This will help cover the cost of pitch hire and playing vest. Players will be able to keep their playing vest following the game.
If you have already purchased a vest from last year, please bring £3.00 to cover pitch hire. Players are to wear their own shorts for the matches (plain black) and boots/trainers. Plastic studs or blades are permitted, metal studs are not. |
