Stonyhurst Development - Rugby Centenary Brochure

‘Passing It On' A new rugby pavilion for Smithfield

Stonyhurst vs Kersal 1921

From the Patrons Rugby lies at the heart of Stonyhurst's sporting heritage. 2021/2022 marks the first Centenary of Rugby at Stonyhurst and Stonyhurst is celebrating this anniversary by redeveloping its rugby facilities, focusing on Smithfield, home to the 1st XV pitch, where they wish to build a distinctive new pavilion.

We know how rugby builds friendships, which endure far beyond the final whistle. Stonyhurst is determined that this pavilion will be a testament to such friendships and to the strength of its community, standing tall on Smithfield for many years to come.

We are appealing to the Stonyhurst family, both at home and abroad, to work together as ‘men and women for others’ to help achieve the fundraising target of £200,000 for this new pavilion, recognising and building on Stonyhurst's proud rugby legacy for the benefit of its current pupils and those who join in the future.

We are delighted to announce cornerstone funding for this pavilion provided

by Stonyhurst's Gibraltar community together with a programme of support from its previous 1st XV Captains, Team and Playroom members.

Barry O'Driscoll

Kyran Bracken

Joey Garcia

John O'Driscoll

Iain Balshaw

Kevin Barrett

Joe Ansbro

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The Gibraltar Pavi The new pavilion to be built on Smithfield is an important and historic first Centenary of Rugby here at Rugby is at the heart of Stonyhurst sporting life and needs, its facilities will provide a much needed hub for

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Getting it over the line The ‘Passing It On’ Appeal is seeking to raise £200,000. This covers the total costs of building the pavilion, all internal fixtures and fittings and pitch-side equipment.

This fundraising campaign is aimed at all those members of the Stonyhurst community who have enjoyed playing, supporting and coaching rugby.

In addition to the cornerstone support provided by the Gibraltar community, a programme of support from many of our 1st XV Captains from 1959 to the present day has been initiated. Historic 1st XV and Playroom members are being asked to commit to their dedicated 'Captains' Campaigns' and this funding initiative will be important to our overall success.

Of all the theatres of sport I have been fortunate enough to play, Smithfield is the one forever in my mind.

Athletes and friends, a unique atmosphere, the best coach that I ever had in Fr Charles Higham SJ - all a huge influence in my life.

The Pavilion will be a fitting tribute to a field of honest combat.

Barry O'Driscoll OS 60 Ireland International Patron of the 'Passing It On' Appeal 5

Captains' Campaign This campaign is part of the 'Passing It On' Appeal.

We are looking to the captains of the 1st XVs, from 1959 to the present day, to harness the support of their teams and all those in their Playrooms, with a suggested donation of £100 + Gift Aid. Funds raised will be specifically used to provide internal fixtures and fittings together with rugby equipment to enhance training.

All participating teams will be included on the Captains' Campaign honours board in the pavilion.

Individual team members who donated will be listed in the Stonyhurst Development Annual Giving Report 2020/2021.

All donors will receive a commemorative lapel pin.

[As a five-year-old watching my brother, Barry, play] I have abiding memories of Smithfield. I absorbed the importance attached to winning, and yet it was the taking part that really mattered. I made up my mind, even then, that in the years to come I too would be part of this. When eventually I did play on Smithfield it did not disappoint. To this day I still feel a sense of excitement on the occasions I am there to watch a match or even just stroll around the empty pitch.

John O'Driscoll OS 71 Ireland International Patron of the 'Passing It On' Appeal

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Final Whistle A pavilion on Smithfield will greatly enhance the 'Stonyhurst Rugby Experience' for players , match day officials and spectators alike. To those who played support this as you supported each other on the field.

Brian Ashton MBE History Teacher at Stonyhurst 1980-1989 England Head coach 2006-2008

After a year of COVID restrictions the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to sporting participation, excellence, and pathways is one which is very exciting. This pavilion will reaffirm that rugby remains at the centre of the Stonyhurst experience.

Simon Charles Director of Sport and Head of Rugby, Stonyhurst

We aim to blow the final whistle for this appeal on the 31st August 2021 so that the pavilion can be officially opened on 3rd June 2022, at the Centenary of Rugby Tournament.

Can you help us get it over the line?

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Ways You Can Give To donate to the ‘Passing It On’ Appeal please choose one of the following ways: JustGiving https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/stonyhurstrugby

As a registered charity, Stonyhurst is able to reclaim any UK tax you have paid on your gift via the Gift Aid scheme. If you are a UK tax payer, 25% can be added to the value of your gift, at no extra cost to you. To allow us to collect your Gift Aid, if you are making an online donation please tick the box where prompted and for all other donations we will contact you to complete a separate Gift Aid form.

UK DONATIONS

Donate online now

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/stonyhurstrugby

Bank transfer to:

Stonyhurst Development Sort Code: 01-02-14 Account Number: 22610650

Send a cheque:

Payable to Stonyhurst Development Stonyhurst Development Office, Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ

OVERSEAS DONATIONS

US donors can make a tax deductible donation online via BSUF https://www.bsuf.org/

Or send a cheque:

Payable to BSUF, on the back state your preference is for Stonyhurst College and send it to: Universities Foundation, Inc, 575 Madison Avenue, Suite 1006, New York, NY 10022-2511

European donors:

may find a tax efficient route through https://www.transnationalgiving.eu

HK

Hong Kong donors:

can make a tax-deductible donation online via Chapel & York HK Foundation: https://www.hongkongfoundationforcharities.org/donate-to-hkfc/

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The Patrons

Joey Garcia (OS 97)

I am absolutely delighted to be able to play a leadership role, alongside friends and family from Gibraltar, in this exciting project. Playing rugby at Stonyhurst has been a privilege for generations of OS, and provided many of us with deep rooted lessons on work ethic, commitment and loyalty, which we have carried into a variance of professional careers. I am very confident that this pavilion will enhance the experience for players and supporters alike for years to come.

Stonyhurst provided the foundations for my rugby career. Leading my team out onto Smithfield is one of my proudest memories and where I made lasting friendships.

Kyran Bracken MBE (OS 90)

Iain Balshaw (OS 97)

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Barry O'Driscoll (OS 60)

I still have great memories of my time at Stonyhurst and especially playing rugby. I was lucky enough to play with very talented players and great years. It is with great pleasure that I endorse this appeal for a new pavilion and I look forward to visiting it at the Centenary Rugby Tournament in June 2022.

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The Patrons I first played on Smithfield as an 11-year-old, in the final of the St. Mary’s Hall 7s tournament, against Kirkham Grammar. The size of the pitch was daunting, but the electric atmosphere supercharged us the home team.

Joe Ansbro (OS 04)

Fast forward seven years and that pitch and that home support inspired me to pursue rugby to the highest level I could reach. Whether I was in the crowd, or on the field, Smithfield was always a special place to watch a special game.

Playing rugby at Stonyhurst gave me some of my greatest sporting memories. The values that were instilled in us carried far beyond Smithfield and I often reflect on those special times even today.

Kevin Barrett (OS 98)

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John O'Driscoll (OS 71)

Joe Ansbro (OS 04)

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1921 Stonyhurst moves away from Association Football and towards rugby, often referred to as 'Rugger'.

1944 Stonyhurst wins forty-two out of fifty-two matches, securing its reputation as a rugby school.

1996 1995/1996 1st 7s named ‘Team of the Month’ in 'Rugby World'. An accolade also achieved by the 1999/2000 1st XV.

2003 Iain Balshaw, Kyran Bracken and Will Greenwood, chosen for the England squad that went on to win the 2003 World Cup.

2017 The 1st XV, win their fourth consecutive final in the U18s Lancashire Schools’ Cup.

2021 Stonyhurst celebrates 100 years of rugby.

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'Park' and 'Smith' fields have been lengthened to meet the requirements of the Rugby Code.

Stonyhurst Magazine, Vol XV, no, 233, June 1921

Stonyhurst vs Kersal 1921

Soccer is no more, 'Rugger' is here to stay.

Stonyhurst Magazine, Vol XV, no, 233, June 1921

‘Passing It On'

Thank you The completion of the rugby pavilion at Smithfield will be due to your generosity.

Suzanne Wheeler Head of Development Development Office, Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ Email: development@stonyhurst.ac.uk Tel: 00 44 1254 827246 Web: development.stonyhurst.ac.uk Stonyhurst: a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England. Company Number 663203.

Registered office: Stonyhurst College, Lancashire, BB7 9PZ. Registered Charity No: 1127929

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