A very warm welcome to members, vice presidents, players, sponsors and guests to Beeston Hyrne. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the membership for electing me as president for a second term. It is a very great privilege and one which I am delighted to accept.

We enter the 2011/12 season with a great deal of enthusiasm and optimism as to what the season may deliver. There is  a real sense of optimism at Norwich Rugby Football Club this year, both on and off the field as we hope to build on the progress we made last year.

On the field, I would like to send my best wishes to all the mini, youth and senior players who represent our club. I hope they develop their skills, play to the best of their ability and enjoy their rugby. My best wishes to the coaches of all the age groups too!

Off the field we have a loyal and passionate membership, combined with very generous and supportive sponsors, to whom we are extremely grateful.  We also have a nucleus of dedicated volunteers, who are the heartbeat of our club, undertaking much of the behind the scenes responsibilities which make this club function. Thank you so much for your dedication.

In closing, I hope you find Norwich RFC to be a welcoming place and one which is true to the long lasting traditions of rugby. Enjoy your time with us.

Best Wishes

Mark Loveday
President