As Rugby is an organised sport under RFU guidelines, we are pleased to report that there are no changes to where we currently stand. We remain at Stage D.

However, due to the government restrictions, some distancing rules will need to be observed. Please read the Clubhouse Updated Guidance within the clubs website ‘News’ section.

Youth Training:

We are delighted that we will be able to welcome back the Youth Section to The Mote on Sunday 20^th September, as long as there are no further developments.

As part of the organised sports guidance, parents can attend as normal but we kindly ask that you follow the below rules.

• Help adhere to the new clubhouse operations guidance.
• You must space yourselves 2 metres apart and must not congregate in a group larger than six people.
• Timings for the youth training will be need to be amended in accordance with the latest guidance / distancing regulations and will be communicated by your Age Grade Coach.
• Please respect the timings, park and leave responsibly.

Senior Training:

Senior training can continue as it has been operating since we reached Stage D. Please observe the updated clubhouse guidance as this has changed.

Physio:

Indoor treatments will be starting again as of Tuesday 22^nd September. There will be restrictions on when you can enter the room, so please make sure that you book an appointment if you would like to be seen. The Physio is a service to paying members only.

Following the recent government announcement, the club has reassessed the guidance and evaluated where that melds with the RFU guidance.

We are pleased to report that this will incur only minor changes to our current COVID operations. Please read the below and help all of us keep safe and compliant, so that we can continue bringing you the best possible service we can within these difficult restrictions.

Important Clubhouse Regulations as of Monday 14th September.

•  Patrons must use the one way system and observe social distancing of 2 metres.
•  Register your name in the guest book or with you designated coach / person in your group for contact tracing.
•  Use sanitisers provided when entering the facility.
•  No more than one person in the restroom at all times.
•  Only people from the same household allowed at the bar at any one time, when ordering refreshments.
•  Contactless payments only.
•  Masks strongly encouraged.
•  No more than 6 together at a minimum of 2 metres apart.
•  All other patrons must space themselves away from any group that they are not included within, more than 2 metres.
•  Maximum clubhouse occupancy of 20 customers.

There will also be COVID monitors to assist with numbers and ensuring that we are compliant. They are volunteers, helping ensure that we keep everyone safe and that we can continue to operate, so please respect and assist them.

On days that there are food available, you maybe asked to move along after you have eaten to allow for the table to be cleaned and another member(s) to eat. Please do not take this personally. Keep in mind that it could be you waiting whilst others are occupying a table unnecessarily.

There will be additional tables outside on the Pétanque court. The intention is to construct a structure over this to keep rain off for the winter days ahead which has been agreed with the Cricket Club.

Once again please help to support our staff and volunteers with these guidelines, so that we can continue in some form of normality as one club. Anyone that shows disregard for them, maybe asked to leave the premises. 

The club was chosen this year to receive the £500 grant as part of the Natwest Rugby GroundForce Day.

There were several jobs on the to-do list and with nearly thirty volunteers on hand, representing the committee, playing, youth and supporters, much was accomplished. The pitches were mowed by Veterans Captain Karim, areas were brush cut, weed killed and debris shifted by the likes of Jerry Sargant, President Paul Ehrhart, the Chairman and Pete Bulford. Trevor Marvin was on hand organizing the advertising boards whilst the players on hand led by Will Fox fitted, repaired and cleaned them.

Some of the trees around the grounds with dubious branches were trimmed and an area cleared & tidied to make way for some disabled parking bays adjacent to the top pitch. The railings were painted by a troop of individuals, with additional painting and touch up done by Richard Ewence. Getting involved here, there and everywhere was none other than Head Groundsman Bob Hayton, who once again organized a very productive day.

Refreshments were taken at the end of a great afternoons work by all. The club committee wholeheartedly thanks all those that turned up and contributed with more work that we could write about! One great day for one great club!

In conjunction with our kit supplier VX3, the club has had a further delivery of the Maidstone adult facemasks for our members and supporters. There are two designs to choose from either the traditional match shirt style, or the sleeker contemporary style of black and red. You will be able to keep safe and look good doing it!

Supplies are running low, so please reserve your mask by contacting [email protected]. The cost is £7 each with £2's of every sale being used on sanitiser for the club, as well as towards other costs that maybe associated with making sure we continue to operate safely.

Here are the results for the Pounds For Pitches draw in August, which includes a special bonus prize!

The next scheme will start at the end of the year.

Thank you all for supporting the club and trust that you will all continue to invest in this important scheme which helps us keep our pitches in tip top condition.

The winners;

First prize £100.   Richard Ewence

2nd prize £50.      Dave Coleman

3rd prize £50.       Tom Challis

4th Prize £30.       James Findlay

BONUS PRIZE

£250.                     Phil Davies 

BRAND NEW for 2020 the club has launched its 'FANWEAR' range. We have teamed up with Nomad sports to offer a range of clothing in all sizes for casual wear. More items will be added throughout the year. Click the image above to see the new range and have items delivered straight to your door.

If you want to support the club but can't afford to part with more money, now you can. The club has teamed up with easyfundraising.org.uk so that our members can support the club whilst they shop. It doesn't cost you a penny!

Here's how it works:
Download the Apple app or Android app and register with easyfundraising.org.uk. 
Next time you want to buy a takeaway via Justeat or buy an item off of Amazon or from over 4,000 retailers, do so through the app. For every purchase you make, a percentage will go to the club. If something costs £10, it will cost you £10, but the club will receive a percentage of that.
No extra cash paid by you, but you would have supported the club!

All proceeds made by the club will be reinvested for the benefit of all club members.

London & South East Division 

London SE Division 2