The annual HHRFC Mini & Junior Awards Day saw all age groups from Under 6s through to Under 16s and Colts plus the girls squads at Under 12 and Under 14 join together for an afternoon of celebration of another successful season. Over 60 awards were presented across the various age groups including an Outstanding Contribution Award for former Youth Chair and current Club Secretary, Brian Nimmo.

Each age group marked the end of their 2023/24 campaign with a series of fun games and individual awards for those players who had made a particular contribution to their squad, either through sportsmanship, enthusiasm, commitment or performance. As is the tradition at the Club, a BBQ organised by the parents and grandparents of the Under 11s fed over 500 people during the afternoon. This afternoon of celebration followed a successful trip to Great Yarmouth in early May when over 450 children and parents came together for a weekend of fun on tour.

The Harlequins Head of Community Rugby, Mark Cadogan, joined the Club for the afternoon and presented HHRFC with a signed shirt and a plaque for the new Clubhouse in recognition of the close links between HHRFC and Quins. Fabulous weather and a party atmosphere made this a great way to finish the season in the shadow of the fantastic new Clubhouse building that is quickly emerging at Whitemans Green and is planned to be open in Autumn 2024.

The Club is welcoming players of all ages and abilities for next season - there is a FREE Girls Rugby Taster session for all girls age 9 to 15 on Wednesday 12 June from 6pm to 7.30pm at Whitemans Green as the Club expands its girls squads across ages U12 to U16. See more information HERE.

FREE touch rugby sessions take place at Whitemans Green every Saturday morning from 9.30-10.45am. All genders, ages and abilities welcome. Come and join in the fun and keep fit this summer.

Pre-season training for the senior squad starts at the beginning of July under a new coaching team and with so much happening on and off the pitch, the Club hopes to attract new and returning players to come and join in over the summer to get fit and connect with a welcoming Club with exciting plans for the near future.

These plans include construction of padel courts and a gym - see CGI image of how the HHRFC Clubhouse and associated facilities will look once built - these plans which will help improve the health and wellbeing of the Mid Sussex community are currently under consideration by MSDC and available for viewing and MAKE A COMMENT in support on the planning portal online DM/24/0832 or HERE.

For more information on playing rugby at Heath email rugby@hhrfc.co.uk