Description
At UBWRFC, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team for girls from any sporting background. We promise a thorough introduction to women's rugby for new players, a great time on and off the pitch with a wide variety of socials, and plenty of opportunities to volunteer and coach.
We are proud to be one of the University of Bristol's Performance clubs, which allows us to take advantage of all the support the university has to offer, including specialised strength and conditioning training. With teams ranging from development to our first team, there is room for different experiences within the club. We have established links for both 1XV and 2XV teams with clubs in the local community, which allows players to gain more match experience.
We are supported by Bristol SU
Make sure to check out our website for further information!
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ALTHOUGH OUR GIVE IT A GO SESSION HAS ENDED - WE HAVE AN OPEN DOOR POLICY ALL YEAR AROUND FOR ANYONE WANTING TO TRY RUGBY
JUST MESSAGE US ON INSTAGRAM @UBWRFC AND LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING
Who Can Join & Our Equality Statement
UBWRFC welcomes ALL female and non-binary identifying Bristol students who are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment at all times. We will take a stance against discrimination in all its forms, therefore making activities at Bristol fun and open for all.
UBWFRC is committed to creating and sustaining a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for all Bristol students who are involved and interact with our club. It is our policy to treat everyone as equal individuals, irrespective of ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion or belief, or any other unfair distinction. With our firm stance against discrimination, we make activities at Bristol enjoyable and accessible to all.
UBWRFC prides itself on offering equal opportunity to all its members. Rugby does not discriminate against, but rather requires people of varying build, strength, speed, and agility. Therefore, by demonstrating our commitment to equality and diversity throughout our club, we want UBWFRC to be a welcoming environment to all individuals whether the individual strives to be a social player or a performance player.
When & where?
All training will be held at at the following times:
TECHNICAL TRAINING - (@COOMBE)
Monday 20:45 - 22:00 (3G pitch)
Wednesday 14:30 - 16:00 (Grass training - if not playing a match)
Friday 19:30 - 20:30 (3G pitch)
S&C - (@OWL - FOR SELECTED PERFORMANCE SQUAD ONLY)
Monday 20:00 - 20:45
Friday 18:30 - 19:15
SPOND
Please note you must register your availability for each of our training sessions so we can be sure we can accommodate all. This is done via our private SPOND groups. If you need access to this, email our Club Captain Skye at: ubwrfc.clubcaptain@gmail.com and you will be added to the groups.
Fees & Membership
We aim for every player to get the most out of their competitively priced memberships.
Annual 1XV Membership (Selected players only) £180
- x3 training sessions/week
- x2 S&C sessions/week
- x1 1:1 with head coach
- Team match video reviews
- Match fees covered
- Physio at all training and matches
Annual 2XV/3XV Membership (Selected players only) £130
- x3 training sessions/week
- Match fees covered
- Physio at all training and matches
Development Membership £80
For those who are trying Rugby for the first time and not yet ready to compete in BUCS competitions.
- x2 training sessions/week, increasing to x3 when cleared for contact sessions
- Physio Clinic at Monday Training
- Access to friendly matches
- Ability to move to a BUCS team when ready
Give it a go Membership £30
- For players who are trying rugby for the first time and dont want to commit to paying membership for a whole year yet
- Lasts until the 1st November 2024 - After this date the players need to pay for a top up membership if they wish to continue
Games & Opportunities
We are proud to say that UBWRFC is only one of two woman’s university rugby clubs that have three full teams competing in BUCS! All games take place on Wednesday afternoons, with time and location varying.
Our three teams mean ALL players will have a chance to compete in university league rugby - no matter their ability and experience.
Throughout the year we also try and get involved in as many opportunities/events as possible, including:
- x2 7s BUCS tournaments in Leeds
- at least one team competing in an international 7s tournament in Lyon
- Opportunities to play in weekend matches with the local women’s team Gordano
- Compete in our intramural team, the Rugby Rhinos, in netball, rounders, water polo games, and more...
Socials
And if the training wasn't enough, UBWRFC prides itself in hosting a wide array of socials throughout the year. These include:
- Weekly sports night socials with a new theme each week!
- 6 nations group viewings... on the big screen or in person!
- Sober Socials
- Trips to watch our Bristol Bears Ladies play in Allianz Premier 15s matches
- Seasonal events such as ice skating, BBQ's, etc
We usually host at least one social a week, so there is always an opportunity to get involved with the social side of the club, no matter how busy you are or the types of socials you enjoy.
- Rugby families of 6. This will be a mixture of older girls and new girls to help people integrate into the club and still experience the fun rugby social environment! This could include, family dinners, pub trips, weekend walks, games nights, and more
- Outdoors activities at the weekend, such as woodland walks, bike rides, and wild swimming
- Coffee mornings and pub trips
The Committee 2023/24 & how to contact us
Club Captain: Skye Ayling - ubwrfc.clubcaptain@gmail.com
Vice Club Captain: Hannah Vischer - pq21860@bristol.ac.uk
Treasurer: Imogen Milnes - rd22295@bristol.ac.uk
Secretary: Felita Beasley - tt22544@bristol.ac.uk
Alumni Officer: Renee Bassin - ys22575@bristol.ac.uk
Social Secretaries: Lois Mawhinney and Melusine Faverjon-Jenkins - su22288@bristol.ac.uk and ud22366@bristol.ac.uk
Equality, Diversity, and Charity: Ameera Jayman - wp22314@bristol.ac.uk
Social Media Secretary: Mikayla Varga - je22779@bristol.ac.uk
Kit Secretary: Isabel Wieringa-Diaz - zf22342@bristol.ac.uk
Wellbeing Officer: Abigail Brooke - abigail.brooke.2022@bristol.ac.uk
Contact
Make sure to check out our social media
@UBWRFC
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee:
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year. You may also need to ensure that you are purchasing the correct membership for your respective team or position.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the respective teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of the University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only):
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
