Club Committee member
Chairperson – Mike Hopkins
Email – mikehopkins1970@gmail.com
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 1 Year
Responsible for – Hosting opposition, disciplinary matters
Profile – Mike was recently voted in by his fellow members as the new Chairperson of Oakdale RFC. He brings a wealth of 1st Class rugby experience to the role and is working immensely hard to drive the club in new directions.
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Vice Chairperson – Michelle Lord
Email – michellelord79@hotmail.co.uk
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 1 Year
Responsible for – Health & Safety, membership queries, contractor negotiations
Profile – Michelle brings a wealth of sports admin experience to her role. She is a driving force behind our netball sides as well as Treasurer of Newbridge Cricket Club. Voted in at our recent AGM, Michelle is an invaluable member of our management team.
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Club Secretary – Gareth Evans
Email – tgevans@hotmail.co.uk
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 8 Years
Responsible for – WRU liaison, Insurances, Legal, Brewery matters
Profile – Gareth is the club’s ‘steady hand’. Never afraid to go against the grain his business acumen has progressed the Club forward since taking up his position. He takes the tasks that matter and negotiates effectively with a range of business partners.
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Club Treasurer- Julian Baldwin
Email – julian.baldwin@sky.com
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 15 Years
Responsible for – Financial matters, Club development plan, M&J liaison
Profile – Julian is the tightest person in the club, but he has to be. He combines the task of managing the financial affairs of the Club with other responsibilities such as match day cook, VEO operator, and also he coaches the Under 16s team
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Fixture Secretary – Adrian Robins
Email – oakdalerfc@hotmail.com
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 16 Years
Responsible for – Fixtures, Referee liaison, Technology, Social Media
Profile – Ade is our longest serving committee member. He ensures our fixtures are arranged and referees are secured. He also is our Tech Guru. He manages our online presence and maintains all our tech systems in the Clubhouse.
Safeguarding Officer – Craig George
Email – craiggeorge76@hotmail.co.uk
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 5 Years
Responsible for – Safeguarding matters
Profile – We are extremely fortunate to have someone as knowledgeable as Craig managing all our safeguarding matters. With a wealth of experience in the education sector, Craig is a beacon in our Club and deals with a critical topic with professionalism and integrity.
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Events Manager – Neil Hughes
Email – nedgehughes63@gmail.com
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 4 Years
Responsible for – Entertainment, Club Lotto, Facilities
Profile – If you want something done, you go to Neil. Our most proactive committee member, Neil will accept a job and it will be complete before you know it. His breadth of input is unsurpassed and we are lucky to have him in our team
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Committee Member – Paul Collins
Email – paulcol1966@gmail.com
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 7 Years
Responsible for – First aid supplies, fundraising
Profile – Paul has been our first aider for the senior team for over 20 years. & has give tremendous service to the club as a player, staff member & committee man. He works diligently to raise valuable funds and is one of our most dependable members.
Senior Team Manager – Simon Barber
Email – simonbarber19@gmail.com
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 13 Years
Responsible for – Senior Team liaison, Player Recruitment, Youth Transition Manager
Profile – A former captain of the senior side, Simon has been the figurehead of our senior team for over 13 years. HIs knowledge of player relations has helped immensely since he has been in position and is a cherished and well respected member of ORFC
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Youth Team Manager – Angharad Jenkins
Email – angharad_j200@hotmail.com
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 1 Year
Responsible for – Youth Team liaison, Player Recruitment, Youth Transition Support
Profile – Angharad transitioned into the Youth Team Manager role after many seasons as a Minis & Juniors Team Manager. She co-ordinates the match arrangements and liaises effectively with the main Club committee. Since joining the main Committee she has brought a renewed vigour to the group.
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Minis & Juniors Chairperson – Janette Pincott
Email – warr_janette@hotmail.com
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 4 Years
Responsible for – Volunteer co-ordination, Minis & Juniors liaison to Club Committee
Profile – Janette leads the largest section of ORFC with diplomacy and candour. Previously a Team Manager, she has assumed her new position and excelled bringing all sections of the Club closer together. A true leader within our ranks.
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Minis & Juniors Secretary – Sarah Reasons
Email – sarahreasons@hotmail.co.uk
Contact – 01495 223261
Time in Position – 4 Years
Responsible for – Club Secretary support, Minis & Juniors administration, Under 12s Team Manager
Profile – Sarah undertakes a considerable amount of work to ensure our Minis & Juniors section is one of the most vibrant in the local area. Her business and administration skills allows the section, and the Club as a whole, to flourish and progress.