BATH MINIS Bath MP Don Foster surprised around 250 mini rugbyplayers and their parents when he visited The Rec on Sunday.
Foster was there to support Bath Youth Rugby Minis in theirmatches against Cheddar Valley and Yeovil side Ivel Barbarians. Hewas particularly impressed with the TREDS values (Teamwork, Respect,Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship) the minis have adopted.
"It's fantastic to see so many youngsters enjoying themselves andplaying with such skill and commitment," said Foster.
"This is exactly the kind of activity we need to encourage inBath and at The Rec."
Peter Morgan, head of Bath's minis section, was delighted Fosterhad made time to drop in and offer encouragement to the players andparents.
"We are so lucky at Bath Minis," Morgan said. "We have The Rec toplay on, the very active support of Bath Rugby and now support fromour local MP.
"The Rec Charter states that use of The Rec is 'principally foror in connection with the carrying on of games and sports'. We atBath Mini Rugby are a shining example of an organisation that isdelivering games and sports to local children.
"Our team of 30-plus qualified coaches provide fun anddevelopment of physical skills, teamwork and self-discipline fornearly 200 children regardless of ability or ability to pay.
"In my view, we are just one reason that we must keep rugby atThe Rec."
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