Our U14s are going on tour to Dublin this weekend, their first time touring abroad.

The call-to-travel has been well received, with 31 players in a travel group of 70!

Fixtures have been arranged with Gonzaga College SJ and Clontarf RFC
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Gonzaga will be tough opposition, being current Leinster Senior Cup Champions and coached by a former NZ Sevens & Connacht player, George Naoupu.

Clontarf RFC will be no less difficult, with a strong pedigree in Irish club circles, being 2022 Winners & 2023 finalists – though their performance has dipped since current U10 coach, Gerry Collins transferred from Clontarf to us!

In between fixtures, the group are heading to the Aviva Stadium to take in the European Champions Cup game between Leinster and Stade Francais under Saturday night lights.

Check back next week for some tour photos.

Sunday 28th January 2024.
9.30am until approximately 1.30pm.

This season’s Minis Festival has a new place in the fixture calendar.
Including age groups from U7 to U11 and up to 125 teams across 12 clubs and counting, we are expecting in the region of 1300 players.
12 Clubs attending (so far):
Battersea Ironsides
Wasps
Hampstead
Barnes
Pinner
Teddington
Beaconsfield
Windsor
Saracens
Maidenhead
Richmond
And of course Ealing!!!

Food and Drink will be available all day.
The Club Shop will be open and situated outside, pitch side by the entrance to the club house.
Car parking will be limited and there will be a charge of £5 per vehicle.
Please note, no dogs are allowed on site.

As you can imagine, running an event of this size takes some organisation and VOLUNTEERS ARE ALL WELCOME please contact – James Tewson @ tewsonjames@gmail.com

Are you ready for an exciting adventure on the rugby field?

We’re thrilled to announce that the Trailfinders Girls Rugby programme for girls aged 11-18 starts this January.

Join our fully qualified coaches and professional women’s players on this journey for free!

Every other Monday beginning January 15th: Girls (U12-U14) 5:00–6:30pm

Every other Friday, starting January 19th: Girls open sessions (U12-U18) 4:30–6:00 pm

 

Sign up and learn from the pros Trailfinders Girls Rugby

 

Trailfinders Women take on Sale Sharks Women on Fri 22 Dec at Vallis Way, kick off at 18:30.

Come down and show your support.  Buy your tickets here Trailfinders Women vs Sale Sharks Women

Gear up for the festive season and slide down to one of Ealing Trailfinders winter sport camps in Ealing, Hammersmith or Hillingdon!

 

Holiday Activity and Food Camps

3rd-5th January 10am – 3pm

Ealing (@Vallis Way), Hammersmith and Fulham (@Linford Christie Stadium) and Hillingdon (@Hillingdon Abbotts Rugby Club)

FREE multi-sport activity camp, for kids on free school meals, to explore different sports and develop their skills with our experienced and fun coaches.

Includes a FREE, healthy and nutritious lunch, prepared by our in-house chefs!

Trailfinders Total Football 

28 December, 10am – 3pm

Ealing Trailfinders Sports Club, Vallis Way, W13 0DD

£30 for the whole day

If you’re aged 9 – 13 join us for our Christmas Special and learn how to wrap up the perfect pass and master your ball control like Lionel Messi.

Academic Camps

3rd – 5th January 9am – 4pm

Ealing Trailfinders Sports Club, Vallis Way, W13 0DD

Stay active and get ahead with our academic camps. Develop your English and Math in the morning followed by an Afternoon of sports!

 

We have limited spaces available on our camps, so book now to avoid disappointment!

To sign up or to find out more about our camps, visit our website Ealing Trailfinders Camps

Ealing Trailfinders Community Team invite you to the upcoming ‘Ealing Trailfinders Day’ where unity and sportsmanship will take centre stage.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 16th December
Match: Ealing Trailfinders vs Cornish Pirates
Kick Off: 15:00
Venue: Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club, Vallis Way, W13 0DD
Ticket Price: £5 for adults, free for children under 18
Promo Code: ETFDAY (for £5 adult tickets)
Ticket Link: Ealing Trailfinders Get Tickets

Special Activities:
Children from all clubs, including Rugby, Netball, Mixed Ability, Football, Tennis, and Cricket, are encouraged to proudly wear their Ealing Trailfinders Kit.

During halftime, there will be an exciting opportunity for the kids and coaches to participate in a lap of honour around the pitch. Please meet the Ealing Trailfinders Community team by the ‘Aktivator’ Truck at 15:30 to prepare for the Half-Time Lap of Honour.

This event is a fantastic occasion to showcase and celebrate the dedication of everyone involved in Ealing Trailfinders, regardless of the sport. Let’s come together as one big family and make this day memorable.

We look forward to your presence and support on this special day. Let’s make it an unforgettable experience for all.

Best wishes,
Andrew Quick
Ealing Trailfinders Community Team

Trailfinders Sports Club will be hosting CRY heart screenings for 14-35 years olds on Sunday 4th February 2024.

This has been funded by the Tom and Claire Clabburn fund. Find out more about the fund here: Tom Clabburn Fund.co.uk

The sessions are not limited to players and can be opened to siblings and friends alike.

Places are limited and will soon become available to the general public; last year they were all booked within an hour.

 If you have any queries, please contact CRY rather than Trailfinders Sports Club or ETRFC. Visit CRY at CRY Contact Us

To book an appointment, CRY have provided the following guidance:

  1. Visit Test My Heart
  2. Find Ealing, London listing for the 04/02/2024. Click Register.
  3. The password is TRAIL2024 Please do not share the password on social media.
  4. Select a time slot and click ‘register now’ (You can book up to 3 appointments at one time).
  5. Fill in the required details on the health questionnaire – this will take approximately 15 minutes.
  6. Once the appointment is booked, you will receive a confirmation email; this will include a consent form. Please download the document, read carefully before completing. Please note that you/your son/daughter will not be screened without a consent form.

The Community Department, along with support from the 1871 Women’s team, players and parents from U13 and U14 Youth and girls from the Girls Youth Section recently braved the drizzle and cold conditions to promote all things Ealing Trailfinders at the Pitshanger ‘Light Up The Lane’.

In what was a very busy stand for the 4 or so hours of the community event, a large number of local residents were able to mingle with young and older Ealing Trailfinders players and staff, participate in a ‘Spot the Ball’ competition, buy Club raffle tickets and Ealing Trailfinders merchandise.

There were many locals keen to talk about Community Department Camps, Amatuer club membership and other sports played at Trailfinders Sports Club.

   Head of Community, Pratesh Desai, noted “Light Up The Lane is an integral event for the residents and retailers of Pitshanger Lane – the closest High Street to Ealing Trailfinders. We are committed to engaging with all sections of the local community and to continue building the brand awareness of Ealing Trailfinders”.

Gavin Coutts
Membership Secretary
Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club

Don’t miss this huge clash between Ealing Trailfinders 1871 and Brunel this Friday, December 8th, at 19:30!

Both wear the Ealing badge with Ealing 1871 the amateur men’s rugby club of Trailfinders and Brunel host the Ealing Trailfinders academy. 🏉

The battleground is at home in Vallis Way. 🏟️

Get down and support the lads in their most Important game of the season! 🔥

Venue: The Shaftsbury, 121-123 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2PN

Time: 13:30 onwards

We would like to invite all Ealing Trailfinders Supporters to join us ahead of this Saturday’s London Scottish game.
There will  be meet and greets with squad players and club merchandise raffles.

It would be great to see you there.