The Government has removed the exemption for club championship matches from Level 5 of their ‘Plan for living with Covid-19’.
Consequently, all Energia Community Series fixtures in all four provinces are suspended until further notice. In addition clubs are “reminded of the need to have an updated Covid-19 Health and Safety Plan in place which ensures all activities comply with government guidelines”.
At time of writing that means clubs “are now restricted to non-contact training only in pods of up to 15”.
All coaches/managers at Buccaneers must adhere to that, from Minis teams right up to Seniors. Of course, as this is being written in advance of the Government’s decision whether or not to upgrade to Level 4 or indeed Level 5, a further tightening of restrictions could be in place later this week.
Major ‘Player of the Year’ accolade for Buccaneers clubman
Jordan Conroy has won another major award when he was named ‘Zurich Mens Sevens Player of the Year’ at a virtual function last weekend.
The Buccaneers player was recently accoladed with selection of the World Sevens Team of the Year. Conroy scored 28 tries in the most recent Sevens World Series.
The Tullamore man is congratulated on this latest honour and Buccs supporters wish they could still witness Jordan in the club’s colours in which his try-scoring exploits elevated him on to the national scene.
‘Your Club, Your Country’ Grand Draw
The annual ‘Your Club, Your Country’ Grand Draw will take place in early December. Tickets are now on sale but, to purchase tickets, this must be done online this year due to the ongoing Coronavirus. Log on to www.irfu.ie and go to the draw section where you can click on under the Buccaneers logo. The proceeds of all tickets sold under Buccaneers will go to the club.
There is a super array of prizes including a fabulous trip for two to the Pacific Islands next June when the Ireland team will be playing there. A smashing €5,000 holiday voucher is also on offer as are various international match packages, a state of the art home entertainment system, and a Galway Races VIP package among the range of 11 top prizes.
Tickets cost only €10 each and the club appreciates all your support.
