BRIDGWATER & Albion RFC have recently undergone their three-year review for their accreditation to the RFU and England Rugby Scheme and have passed with flying colours for both the senior and junior sections of the club.

Bridgwater & Albion club chairman Steve Smith said: “The accreditation demonstrates the Club’s on-going commitment to development of both Senior & Junior Rugby in the local area.

“We are really pleased that all the hard work and dedication that is shown by everyone associated with the club can be formally recognised in this fashion.”

Chris Hurd, RFU coaching coordinator said: “The Club Accreditation scheme is based upon the six key drivers identified as crucial to a strong club.

“Each of these Key Drivers, together with the Core Values of the game, is represented within the Club Accreditation scheme and together they represent the component parts of a strong, sustainable club such as Bridgwater & Albion.”

The drivers that Chris highlights are retaining and developing players, recruiting new players, recruiting and retaining high quality coaches, volunteers and referees, effective and efficient facilities, effective and efficient management and governance and integration with the local community.

Bridgwater & Albion RFC field three senior rugby teams in the South West leagues, also have a strong Colts squad – as well as fielding junior teams from under 7’s through to under 16’s.