Last weekend saw Haywards Heath Rugby Club buzzing with energy as more than 650 young players from across Sussex came together at Whitemans Green for a fantastic day of grassroots rugby in the shadow of the fantastic new clubhouse facility created by the dedicated fund raising efforts of the club.
Teams from Ditchling, Crawley, Hoe, Burgess Hill, Worthing, Pulborough, Uckfield, Crowborough, Heathfield & Waldron, Lewes and Seaford all took to the field, alongside a brilliant early showcase from the youngest stars of the day - the Heath Dinos (Under 6s).
With the sun shining and the pitches full of action, the festival was a celebration not just of rugby, but of community. The event was made possible by the voluntary efforts of many people including Russ Stobbs - HHRFC Head of Minis, and Bryony Sinclair - HHRFC Minis Fixture Secretary and a committed crew of coaches, team managers and volunteers who worked tirelessly over the weekend to make sure the day ran smoothly.
Every player got an amazing experience on and off the pitch as rugby came together to give hundreds of young players the opportunity to enjoy everything that rugby offers to young people - teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship.
New players from Under 6 to Under 16 and Colts should contact youth@hhrfc.co.uk to discover the summer schedule at Heath which includes a tour to the Isle of Wight over Bank Holiday weekend in May.