New kit boosts rugby team
A new kit supplied by West Midland Safari Park had an instant knock-on effect inspiring a junior rugby team in a tough match against their local rivals.A new kit supplied by West Midland Safari Park had an instant knock-on effect inspiring a junior rugby team in a tough match against their local rivals. The Bewdley attraction funded 20 shirts for the Kidderminster Carolians RFU under 12s teams. On Sunday the youngsters achieved their best-ever result against Worcester when they drew 0-0 at the Sixways stadium in the city. They were presented with their gold and black kits outside the Safari Park's tiger enclosure along with tackle shields and tackling bags worth several hundred pounds. Read the full story in the Express & Star
The Bewdley attraction funded 20 shirts for the Kidderminster Carolians RFU under 12s teams.
On Sunday the youngsters achieved their best-ever result against Worcester when they drew 0-0 at the Sixways stadium in the city.
They were presented with their gold and black kits outside the Safari Park's tiger enclosure along with tackle shields and tackling bags worth several hundred pounds.The club struck an agreement with the Safari Park as part of the Heart Smart initiative, which was launched last March and is designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle and working environment.
The Under 12's team has gained popularity with new children joining each year. The Club is currently running two teams renamed the Tigers and the Lions with a total squad of 28 players.
Past successes include winning the Birmingham and Solihull festival in 2004/2005, finishing runners up at the Southport festival in 2004, Sutton Coldfield Festival in 2005/ 2006 and Worthing Tour of 2006.
Assistant coaches Marcus Wilson, Rob Jones, Ian King and Mark Woodward have all helped inspire the team.
Under 12 head coach, Chris Tildesley, said: "We have always lost against Worcester and we reckon the new kits inspired our lads to a draw. The kits are very smart and the we're extremely grateful for the kindness and support that West Midland Safari Park has given us.
"Our coaches promote an all-inclusive ethos that any child of any ability will always be allowed to play.
"You never know when the next Johnny Wilkinson will step through the doors."
