"Bracknell Rugby Football Club" Bracknell Sports & Outdoors Tip by Synch_X

Bracknell Rugby Football Club was founded in 1955 and moved to it's present location in 1972 with the premises being extended in 1980 and again in 1989. The Club established itself as one of the pace-setters, realising that if a club is to survive and prosper it must have a sound financial base upon which to work. It was this financial stability that enabled the Club to extend it's Clubhouse in the 1980's and further extensions in 1989, major refurbishment in 1993, with another successful tour to North America and redecoration on the Clubhouse exterior in 1995. Recent interior re-decoration has taken place, with more work on improvements to the Clubhouse facilities planned for the near future. It is hoped that these will include disabled access, larger Gymnasium, additional car parking and sponsors lounge.

Bracknell RFC had been aware for some time that their playing performances had not matched it's ambition and potential so in January 1992 the Club secured the services of ex-England and Wasps Prop. Paul Rendall as Administrator/Coach on a part-time basis. This appointment became full time in late 1992 as Director of Rugby and the progress made following it is there for all to see, promotion to Southern Counties in 1992/3, followed by a steady climb into South West Two (East), where they were runners up for two seasons becoming unbeaten League winners in 1996/97. Promotion at the 1st attempt from South West One was achieved in 1997/8 to take the club into the National League for the first time in it's history, but they didn't stop here last season the Club won National League Two and will be playing in National League One next year with the top 26 clubs in the country. The club was also honoured with a Civic Reception given by Bracknell Forest Borough Council together with an inscribed memento presented by the Borough Mayor, to mark the Club's achievement.

Equipment: None, just bring your friends.

Address: Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, Berks, RG12 2UG
Directions: Good directions on their website, which I can't fit here.
othercontact: webmaster@bracknellrugbyclub.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1344 424013
Theme: Sports Watching
Website: http://www.bracknellrugbyclub.com/