As the 2001/2002 Season draws to close, we can all look back with fond memories of what has hopefully been a successful and co

THE VICTORY SUPER 13s LEAGUE

- A BRIEF REVIEW -

As the 2001/2002 Season draws to close, we can all look back with fond memories of what has hopefully been a successful and constructive year for each of our respective squads. Success can and should be measured in a number of different ways. Winning, as we all say, is not everything but should be at least one cornerstone of our Coaching ethos if we are to successfully maintain a competitive edge. The Victory Super 13s League has been a resounding success for it has provided us all with a stimulus and has served to maintain a healthy competitive interest/spirit outside of the usual round of “friendlies”. It has also played a small part in the formation of an Official Sussex RFU Under 13s League for and from the 2002/2003 Season. A legacy/contribution we should all be very proud of.

Congratulations must go to all the players for it is they who have provided us all with some tremendous entertainment this year. The quality of their rugby has been excellent and it is evident that each player’s desire to continuously improve remains very, very strong indeed.

The League Table has now been up-dated, reflecting each Club’s final league position.

Hearty congratulations must go to Tunbridge Wells for a fine and well-deserved achievement, being “crowned” Winners of the inaugural Victory Super 13s League. This, despite being unable to complete one of their eight league fixtures. Congratulations must also go to Uckfield who, early on in the season, found it necessary to combine forces with Crowborough’s Under 13s due to an unfortunate decline in their respective playing squads. The foresight of both Clubs has ensured that two sets of talented lads continue to play our beloved game when they could have quite easily drifted away (a situation we are all too familiar with).

A big thank you must also go to Mark Kinsella of Brighton RFC for his professionalism in constructing, improving and up-dating our dedicated website. It has been an invaluable tool; ensuring “contact” was maintained throughout the season for the participating Clubs (and non-participating Clubs!).

As we enter the Summer recess, we can all now re-charge our batteries whilst looking forward to the start of a new season ahead at Under 14s.

Congratulations and well done to EVERYONE.