This Weekend

Training on Friday is moved to an early start of 4:30 at Underhill. This is to catch the light and get a decent session in on the junior pitch, away from the bog that has formed by the changing rooms. We will also be done in good time for the start of the 6 Nations.

We will keep this going a couple of weeks, until we can get back to our usual 5:30 time, which is know is easier for many to make, including coaches.

The match on Sunday is away at Pontarddulais. Meet 10:15 for a good warm up. In the past we have always played at the comp in Bont, but this match will be at the proper club ground, at Coed Bach playing fields, SA4 8LG. This is just off Pentre Road (if you come via Penllegaer then take Bolgoed Road straight into Pontarddulais then turn left into Pentre Road at the traffic lights at the King Hotel). Note that the playing fields are not right next to the clubhouse/bar (which is near the school).

Dunvant

Firstly i want to congratulate the boys on a well deserved victory against a strong dunvant outfit especially after a difficult start to the year in which the boys did themselves immensely proud despite not picking up the victories.

  

It was really pleasing to see the boys stand up to physically much bigger dunvant side and how they showed a lot of maturity to close the game out. As you are aware players at this age grow at different times and different speeds so playing against bigger and more physical sides will become more frequent. To combat this our skill level, fitness and tackling technique which we have been working on alot in training will become more and more important. These have all become greatly improved over the last few weeks which i believe made the difference on Sunday so keep up the good work troops.

Secondly, injuries. Touching on what i said previously with regards to games becoming more physical so will the bumps and bruises the boys will pick up. As a team its hugely important that we support guys who do pick up injuries and help them get back playing in any way we can. As someone who has had a lengthy lay off with injuries i know how much it means to have the support of my team mates, coaches and parents to help you get through what can be a difficult and frustrating time. Adding to that it was great to see Lloydy back out there on Sunday i know how tough it has been for him and he looked like he had never been away and im sure all his shoulder problems are behind him so keep up the good work. Mention also to Nathan (appendix) Duncan (Shoulder) and Ethan (Knee & Cheek) who we all wish speedy recovery's from their various injuries and we will hopefully see on the pitch sooner rather than later. We have a great team spirit so as a team lets all get behind them.

Uppa Wildcats 

Ben 

Training off

I was down the park last night, and the small area under the lights is a real mess now, so training is off.

Match away at Dunvant on Sunday is on, just waiting to get a confirmation of kick off time.

Best wishes to Nathan

Up in Morriston today having appendix sorted out. We all hope to see you back in action soon.

Videos at matches

A reminder to everyone that videos at matches should only be taken after permission has been given by parents and coaches on both sides.

Bens First Post

My first post so here goes. (Bare with me)

Just wanted to congratulate the boys on their efforts on Sunday against the Under 14s. Against a much bigger side the boys held their own and certainly gave as good as they got which was really pleasing to see. Their attitude, commitment and skill level was the best i have seen it for a long time and something that we can really build on and move forward as a team. All of what i mentioned in the previous sentence were things we talked about in our team discussion in the changing rooms before Christmas and its very encouraging to see that the boys have stuck to what they all agreed to.

As you know we have a big few weeks ahead of us with games versus Uplands, Morriston & Loughor. The attitude and intensity the boys showed on Sunday needs to be taken into training and all of these games in order to pick up the victories against tough opposition which i firmly believe we are capable of doing.

Hopefully that wasn't to painful for you all.

See you on Friday in the mud and bullets at the park

UPPA WILDCATS

Ben 

Happy New Year

Everyone's had a good christmas break so we need to get back to training in January. There will be no session on Friday, but we will have a full training session on Sunday 4th starting 10:30 at Underhill. Please be there, we have lots of hard games coming up in the new year.

A general note - please everyone keep using teamer so we know about numbers. If you don't want to text back to the invite, you can just log on and do it on line. We will be moving to a new Mumbles website soon, which has similar features (run by the WRU) and I will let you know when the changeover happens.