The Future of Bective
Weekly Newsletter (3 - 9 Apr)
General Updates
It was a wet Saturday morning as all of Bective headed over to Coolmine RFC overlooking the leafy Tolka Valley for the AIL Semi-Final, optimistic that it was going to be our turn again this year to challenge for a shot at going senior. The supporters bus was full leaving Bective and a massive crowd, including our flag waving Mini’s were already at the ground to cheer on Bective in the first of the semi-finals. Incredibly, the rain eased off before the kick off and the game was played in pleasant weather on a good pitch.
It was not to be Bective’s day as the Ulster champions Clogher Valley produced a fine display of counter attacking rugby to win the AIL play off semi-final.
The Club should be very proud of the effort that Colin and the squad have put in this season winning back to back Leinster leagues and qualifying again for the play offs. They have given the Club great days to treasure. The Club also want to thank Bernard and all his coaching team, Hein, Louis Jnr, Danny, Keelan, Steve (Rats), Manuel and Ben, not to forget Rory and Chuck on Bective TV , also Emmett for all their hard work. To all the supporters and club members who supported the team throughout the season, a big thank you! To everyone doing all the heavy lifting in the background, the Club Executive, volunteers and our staff, a big thank you also.
To read match report…..click here
Final Score: Clogher Valley 34 - Bective Rangers 21
To read Simon ‘Chuck’ Byrne’s view of the day…..click here
3XV: Unfortunately, lost out to St Mary’s in the O’Connor Cup. Bective having the lead into the final minutes, with St. Mary’s getting a late try to win the game. Hard luck on all the players and coaches.
Final Score: Bective Rangers 18 – St. Mary’s 20
Next Match
Bective Vets (Over 35's) vs Lezaperos Clabado RFC
Date: Friday 14th April - Donnybrook
KO: 20:00pm
Come down to the Club and support Joe Osborne (father of Leinster star Jamie) and see past Bective stars in action against our visitors from France.
'The Future of Bective'
Harvest Event
Date: Mon 24th April 2023
Venue: Bective Pavilion, Donnybrook
KO: 7pm
Dear Member, Past Member, Bective Supporter, Friends and Parents of Players,
We are delighted to invite you to the “Harvest Event” which is the next step for the Club in the planning for “The Future of Bective”.
As you know, Bective held an event in the Pavilion called the “Seeding Event” last October. The purpose of the event was to reach out to our membership, alumni, family, friends and supporters of Bective, to help plan “The Future of Bective”. The event was a great success with over one hundred and thirty (130) attending the evening and generating a wealth of ideas for the Future of Bective.
From the Seeding Event, six Working Groups were established and they have been working away with their facilitators on the following projects since October:
Rugby Ambition
Brand and Identity
Clubhouse
Community
Governance
Sponsorship
At the Harvest Event the Working Groups will share results of their work over the last six months and we will have an opportunity as the Bective Community to discuss these results. We hope this will inspire Bective with new energy and ideas for the future and drive the Club on to continued success on and off the field.
We would welcome your attendance and support for the Harvest Event. In particular, we would like to show our appreciation for all the volunteers who have done trojan work over the last six months to lay a solid foundation for the Future of Bective.
We would be grateful if you could register for the event by clicking on this link.
We look forward to seeing you at the Harvest Event.
David O’Donnell
President Bective Rangers FC 2022/2023
Bective Annual Golf Outing
Woodbrook Golf Club
Friday 5th May 2023,
Tee Times 11.00am – 14.30pm
• Barniville Cup (Current Bective Members with GUI Handicap)
• Team Prizes
• Individual Prizes
• Ladies Prize (Eddie Bryan Trophy)
• Nearest the Pin
• Longest Drive
Contact Mick Shalloe mshalloe@asset.ie on 087 987071
Mini's
Results
U10’s played away in Terenure with 2 teams and at home with 1 team against Liberty Saints, winning all games.
U11’s played under lights on Friday and won well against Monkstown .
U12’s played at half-time during the Leinster vs Ulster Champions Cup match and won against Malahide.
Fixtures
No home fixtures this Easter weekend.
U12’s play away in the Shannon tournament on Good Friday, 7th April 2023.
!! Club Membership is OPEN !!
As you know the club depends on income from various channels for the day to day running of the club. Our most important income comes from our annual membership subscriptions. Without this income the club would cease to function. If you have overlooked renewing your subscription for 2022/2023 here is how you can pay:
Online through the Bective/IRFU Rugby Connect website (click here for direct link) or you can you download a Club Membership form and......click here to continue reading
Upcoming Club Fixtures
Vet's (Over 35's) vs Lezaperos Clabado RFC , Fri 14 Apr Home
No home fixtures this Easter weekend.
U12’s play away in the Shannon tournament on Good Friday, 7th April 2023.
Save The Date
'Planning for the Future of Bective' Harvest Event
Monday 24th April (Bective Clubhouse)
Bective Rangers Annual Golf Outing (Barnville Cup)
Friday 5th May (Woodbrook Golf Club)
