Ealing Trailfinders Netball Club got their first taste of precious podium metals at the Evolution Netball Tournament this past Sunday!

The u14s team went undefeated in the group stages and jumped into the finals of the tournament where they faced West London Junior Netball League Champions, All Stars Netball Club.

The fiercely competitive game went back and forth at speed, but All Star’s experience and game management meant that we proudly took home the Silver medals!

Our u15s won 3 of their 6 games to pick up the Bronze Medals in a very strong draw – It’s scary how much potential this group of players have!

In addition to the team successes, Abigail Alvares was awarded the U13’s Player of the tournament for her constant movement and determination to get the ball!

Lottie Pinneger was also voted as the U11 Player of the Tournament, for an emphatic defensive display, mostly against athletes a foot taller than her!

Three years ago, we started Ealing Trailfinders Netball Club with three girls as a response to Covid 19. We wanted to engage with more people from the community, so delivered a Free 6-week programme in local schools, including Brentside High School, Ellen Wilkinson, Ada Lovelace and St. Gregory’s to bring netball to the forefront of their schools.

We now have over 70 members from u7s – u15s and are still taking in new members every week! We also help deliver the extensive Netball Programme at Notting Hill and Ealing High School, Coach the University of West London’s first team and continue to build links in local schools including Christ the Saviour, Three Bridges, Ada Lovlace and Ealing Fields.

If you or anyone you know want to play netball or find out more about the work we do in the community, visit our website www.ealingtrailfinders.org.uk or contact PD on pd@etprm.com

In addition to the team successes, Abigail Alvares was awarded the U13’s Player of the tournament for her constant movement and determination to get the ball!

Lottie Pinneger was also voted as the U11 Player of the Tournament, for an emphatic defensive display, mostly against athletes a foot taller than her!

Three years ago, we started Ealing Trailfinders Netball Club with three girls as a response to Covid 19. We wanted to engage with more people from the community, so delivered a Free 6-week programme in local schools, including Brentside High School, Ellen Wilkinson, Ada Lovelace and St. Gregory’s to bring netball to the forefront of their schools.

We now have over 70 members from u7s – u15s and are still taking in new members every week!  We also help deliver the extensive Netball Programme at Notting Hill and Ealing High School, Coach the University of West London’s first team and continue to build links in local schools including Christ the Saviour, Three Bridges, Ada Lovlace and Ealing Fields.

If you or anyone you know want to play netball or find out more about the work we do in the community, visit our website www.ealingtrailfinders.org.uk or contact PD on pd@etprm.com

Join us for our End of Season Dinner and enjoy a three-course meal.
This year we have a new format with the Memorial Game being played during the afternoon, KO 15:00, so come make a day of it, either as a player or a spectator.
To book sign up HERE, Any questions contact Tim Hitchcock

Sunday 12. May at 10:00 – 16:00

Vallis Way, London W13 0DD, UK

Please join us on Sunday 12th May for our End of Season Family Fun Day Party.

The day will start with final training sessions of the season across Minis, Youth and Colts, followed by the End of Season Awards Ceremonies for each age group.
(Training times & invites will be issued on Spond by each age group as usual for this part).

You are then invited to stay and enjoy an afternoon of fun & games, which will include:

Bar, BBQ & Pulled Pork Rolls
Ice Cream Van
Bouncy Castle & Assault Course Inflatable’s
Children’s Rides & Face Painting
Cross Bar Challenge, Games & Races

Entry and all of the above games, rides & activities will be provided FREE of Charge.

Food, drink & ice creams will be available to purchase from the bar & food stalls.

Please feel free to bring friends and family with you as we celebrate the end of another great season at Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club. All sections of Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club (including Men’s, Women’s and Social Members) are also encouraged to join in and help celebrate the Club’s traditional season-end Closing Day.

 

The first memorial game at Ealing Rugby Club took place on Sunday 11th October 1981 in memory of club player Martin Armstrong. Martin, having been injured whilst playing for the Ealing 1st XV on 28th March 1981, succumbed to his injuries on 20th April 1981. Martin’s obituary, and other information, can be found HERE.

Almost twenty-five years years passed before another memorial game took place in memory of Alexis Dodin. Alexis was a stalwart player for the Exiles up to his departure in March 2006 when he moved to live in Argentina. Alexis died in a tragic skiing accident in March 2007 and a memorial game was played in May 2008. This memorial also included Tom Press who was the son of Exiles player Andy Press. Sadly Tom was only 11 years old when he passed on after a long spell of illness.

Alexis’ obituary, and other information, can be found HERE.

A few years later Damian Bugeja, long term player, Minis and Youth Section Chairman, Club Chairman and Life Member, passed away on Wednesday 12th May 2010 after a long illness. Damian’s obituary, and other information, can be found HERE.

A memorial game for Damian took place on Saturday 21st May 2010. Ealing Exiles, and guests, played against Ealing Evergreens, and guests, and The Damian Bugeja Memorial Cup was awarded for the first time. Whilst the Cup bears Damian’s name, it is a tribute to all past players and members, and over time it has become known as “The Memorial Game”.

The Memorial Game, competing for the Bugeja Memorial Cup, has taken place each May since 2010.

There is a growing list of obituaries of many players and members recorded HERE This list is being slowly increased as we discover old records and, sadly, as players and members pass on.

 

Harlequins vs Trailfinders Women

Sunday 28th April

KO 14:00

Twickenham Stoop, Langhorn Drive Twickenham Middlesex TW2 7SX

Join the Travelling Supporters and cheer the team on.

All Trailfinders Women season ticket holders will be able to access the match using their regular season ticket.

Ahead of our match on 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 take a look at our Star Wars XV, are there any missing?

Saturday 4th May at Vallis Way

KO 15:00

Buy your tickets here Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club Tickets

Harry Vidler, may have had the 1st XV captaincy dropped on him, but once the surprise of seeing (C) next to his name on the teamsheet had dissipated, he led the team in supreme fashion.

His assignment…lead the team to the sunny (and windy) Essex coast to beat Burnham on Crouch and progress to the next round of the Papa John’s Trophy, and he responded by guiding the team to a 56-26 victory that sets up a match against Basildon at Vallis Way on Saturday.

Listen to the full podcast, look back on the win, the season so far, what his song choice was, and just where the Bronson Cup is….

1871 podcast with Harry Vidler

 

Come along and have some fun with the players at a Karaoke night in the
North Star pub this Thursday 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
Loads of prizes, stash, cider sampling and spin to win a pint.
North Star pub, 43 The Broadway, Greater, London W5 5JN

Cornish Pirates v Ealing Trailfinders
Mennaye Field, Alexandra Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4LY
Friday 5th April KO 19:30

Don’t forget to join our travelling Ealing Trailfinders supporters for a meet up ahead of the game.
Join us at the Navy Inn, Queen St, Penzance TR18 4DE from 17:30.

Don’t miss Trailfinders Women’s next two matches at Trailfinders Sports Club.