Buckinghamshire Rugby Football Union was founded on Friday, 16th July 1949 at a meeting held at the Red Lion Hotel in High Wycombe.
Colours: Red & Black
President: Mike Wild
Vice President: Melvyn Peters
Life Members
Paul Badman, John Brine, Peter Kyte, Humphrey Pocock
RFU PRESIDENTS
Alan A Grimsdell – 1986-87, Peter C Trunkfield – 1998-99
RFU REPRESENTATVES
John Brine, Alan Grimsdell, Peter Kyte, Chris Smith, Peter Trunkfield
Welcome to the on-line County handbook.
As you will see we are trying out a new way to keep you abreast of all that’s happening, both within our clubs and the county union itself. This unprecedented season has given us the opportunity to look at how we communicate with all those that take an interest in rugby within our County and whether we are able to streamline what we do and cut some costs where we can and as such for season 2020-21 we will not be printing or issuing any handbooks – all the data that is relevant should be available in this “Handbook Information” section. If you believe any data is missing or inaccurate please let us know and we would welcome any feedback once we have been able to bed it in.
Well in my 1st year of office, its fair to say I was not expecting what unfolded in late February!
Since then we at County have worked tirelessly in trying to support our clubs through this difficult time, I am really grateful to the club Chairs and their senior club colleagues for the positive actions they have taken to ensure their clubs come through the initial effects of this global pandemic.
I would also like to put on record my thanks to my Executive colleagues that have stepped up during this crisis.
At the start of 2020 the County made the decision to extend the presidential term to 2 years hence enabling the President to get a better knowledge of the clubs without forsaking their own club.
We also reduced the SVP role to the 2nd year of that presidential term and have released the role of IPP unless there is a specific project they wish to work on.
This was done with the permission and blessing of both our current Senior VP (Melvyn Peters) and President (Mike Wild) who will both remain in post until our next AGM in 2021. I wish both well.
Thanks to our County administrator Shelley, we will try and keep all club fixtures as up to date as possible on our website, as we are trying this new system, it should prove far more accurate than the previously printed version.
I like you have no idea as to when our rugby season will start “proper” but I hope and pray it will be sooner rather than later, and I thank you all for showing patience during this incredibly difficult time. PLEASE continue to follow published Covid guidelines and support your clubs during this strange time.
Take care of yourselves and each other, and remember…. They save the best till last!
Neale Baker
Buckinghamshire RFU Chair