Posts by lindagerrits
Happy Warriors, Happy Turvens
Our Turvens have been training bi-weekly for a month now. Although there has been no competitive game with other clubs, the rugby fun did not stop. Head Coach Alberic commented: ‘For the last 2 months, we have been repeating the same drills / exercises: passing and catching the ball in static position and then running,…
Read MoreTurvens: No Break for the Hard-Working Warriors
During the schools’ half term breaks, the hard-working Turvens did not stop training, rain or sunshine! On October 29th, the rain was pouring and the wind was blowing. But our Warriors did a good job! Coach Vincent mentioned “We did tags and passing exercises and played a long game to keep everybody warm! Bravo to…
Read MoreTurvens: Rugby Fun with Peers
Based on the latest Covid-19 prevention rules, TBM matches across different clubs have been suspended. But luckily rugby fun continued during the Turvens’ training at SV Wassenaar this Saturday October 17th! The morning was calmer and the atmosphere was less intense. Our players were less like very fierce warriors but more like playful little children.…
Read MoreCubs keep the spirits up
Our young Cubs team had their second game in Gouda on Saturday October 10. The weather was soft and the sun came out quite a few times to warm the parents who were lucky to come and watch the game. The clubhouse was closed, but some coffee was served, which made this morning quite enjoyable…
Read MoreTurvens: First Home Game
On October 10, our Turvens had their very first home game at our new accomodation, SV Wassenaar. We had 3 teams available to play against Delft, Hookers and HRC. Hence, 10 teams in total made today a big rugby party. The coaches and supporting staff cannot be more proud of our warriors: 7 wins, 1…
Read MoreTurvens: Nothing Will Stop the Warriors!
Our Turvens played at HRC against HRC and Voorburg on October 3rd. It is the first game after the implementation of the new Covid-19 Prevention Rules. The staff from all the clubs were worried about young kids playing without their parents, especially the weather was not helping either. However, our warriors did an amazing job!…
Read MoreFirst Cubs game at Wassenaar
Saturday October 3; a cool and sunny Dutch Saturday morning, and there were a couple of first times going on. First game without parents attending (thank you for respecting the rules), the pitch had brand new posts that had been set-up just in time for receiving DIOK for the first official game of the year.…
Read MoreRain or shine: First home game for our Benjis
Our Benjis played home for the first time at our new location in Wassenaar against HRC, The Bassets, Sparta-Hermes and Delft. Sixteen courageous players (first time we registered 2 teams) ready to kick off under a heavy rain. Both teams played really well with a great demonstration of team spirit through close ball carrier support,…
Read MoreTurvens: Sunshine Comes After the Storm
On September 26, our Turvens played at Hermes-DVS against VRC, HRC, and Hermes. The rain was pouring for an hour. While other teams were playing inside, our Turvens were warming up in the rain with coaches Alberic, Aslam and Vincent and referee Davin. It was our first time playing under such extreme weather conditions. The…
Read MoreBSN Rugby becomes Wassenaar Warriors International Rugby Club
The first official rugby club in Wassenaar – Wassenaar Warriors International Rugby Club (IRC). The club, formerly known as BSN Rugby Club, has relocated to Wassenaar on September 1. Departure from the British School in the Netherlands (BSN) The club has been located at the BSN school in Voorschoten for many years. The club originated…
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