Friends of Middlesex Rugby
Become a Friend of Middlesex Rugby and support sport in Middlesex. Built on the ethos of Believe & Belong, our new Friends scheme aims to raise funds to support grassroots rugby across the county and to help our County representative squads to develop their skills further through quality player development programmes.
BELIEVE in building a better future for the game and for young sports people
BELONG to an exclusive group which helps young people achieve their sporting dreams and
yields substantial benefits for members through supporting sport
Middlesex Rugby is part funded by the RFU and by its member clubs, and as an official constituent body of the RFU we are a not-for-profit organisation. Every year we have to dip into our capital reserves to fund initiatives which help sustain our clubs by bringing new players to the game, offering more inclusive rugby in all its formats across the County through competitions and tournaments and through the recruitment and development of referees, coaches and volunteers.
Together with our partners at Middlesex County Cricket Club, we have put together a comprehensive range of privileges for Friends of Middlesex Rugby to help them support sport in Middlesex, including the right to apply for International rugby tickets and a substantial discount on MCCC membership.
All we ask in return is that you become a Friend and help us grow and develop rugby and the young people playing it across the county.
Let’s be friends…
I am proud to be associated with Middlesex Rugby – the county where I played most of my first class rugby, and the work that they are doing to support the growth and development of grassroots rugby across the county.
Without the work that goes on behind the scenes within all our counties, and the volunteers who run the community game, rugby would grind to a halt at all but the most senior levels. I’ve been fortunate to be able to stay so closely involved at the top of the game after I hung my boots up. But it’s vital that we nurture the grassroots game too.
The youngsters who turn out to play mini rugby at their local club every weekend are the stars of the future. Some will follow their heroes to wear the England shirt. To get them there, we need to keep them involved in the game through the agegroups to adult rugby by providing great facilities, great coaching and a thriving and fun rugby environment.
This is the aim of the Friends of Middlesex Rugby – to raise funds to further develop grassroots rugby and help young people across the county to achieve their sporting dreams. That’s why I’m proud to support Middlesex Rugby and particularly their Friends scheme.
For a very small outlay, there are some truly great benefits – not least of which is the knowledge that as Friends, we’re supporting sport across the county. I’ve already joined, and I would urge you to do the same.
Jason Leonard
President, Rugby Football Union
Benefits of Membership
Whilst we understand that there are many demands on your resources, particularly if you have a son or daughter who is an aspiring sports player, we believe we have assembled a package of membership privileges that makes being a Friend of Middlesex Rugby extremely good value for money.
- The right to apply for tickets for International games at Twickenham
- Discounted entry to selected home Premiership and Championship matches (Saracens, Harlequins, Ealing Trailfinders, London Welsh, London Scottish)
- Privileged access to Lord’s cricket ground with a £115 discount on your first year’s membership of Middlesex County Cricket Club
- Exclusive 20% discount on Middlesex Rugby merchandise and 10% discount on official county kit
- Access to discounts on merchandise from MCCC
- Invitation for you and a guest to the pre-match lunch at senior Team Middlesex home games
- The opportunity to select the player of the match at County games and present County ties and/or trophies
- Unlimited tickets for the Middlesex Club 7s tournament at Richmond Athletic Ground (usually 1st Sunday in May)
- An Invitation for you and a guest to attend the President’s lunch at the Middlesex Club 7s tournament (subject to availability)
- An Invitation for you and a guest to attend the pre-match lunch at the Middlesex Cup Final
- Complimentary subscription to our glossy rugby magazine Middlesex Matters and a copy of the annual County handbook
- A Friends of Middlesex Rugby tie for gentlemen members or a silk scarf for lady members
- Membership of the Friends of Middlesex Rugby Facebook group to exchange views and ideas and keep up to date
with what’s happening throughout Middlesex - Every season, together with our friends at Middlesex Cricket, we will host a Friends of Middlesex Rugby day at in the Mound Stand at Lord’s Cricket Ground for a Middlesex Royal London one day match, where Friends can meet members of the Middlesex Rugby management board as well as Middlesex Cricket players and management.
And that’s not all…
Membership of the Friends of Middlesex 100 Club which every season gives one in every 100 members the chance to win £100.
Every season, one Friend and a guest will be invited to join our RFU Council Members to be entertained in the Council Box at Twickenham for an England home international game, and attend the players’ dinner afterwards.
We’ll also be inviting four Friends to join the management and committee members at the Middlesex Rugby Committee Dinner at the East India Club, to enjoy a drinks reception, four course dinner with wine, and entertainment from our guest speaker.
Let’s Be Friends
You can become a Friend of Middlesex Rugby for just £50 per year. There’s no joining fee, just a great return on your investment both from the benefits you will receive, and from the knowledge that you are helping young people across the county to achieve their sporting goals.
Support sport in Middlesex
We’ve got together with our sponsors and partners to bring you even more ways to support sport in Middlesex when you become a Friend of Middlesex Rugby. The county’s Premiership and Championship clubs have all endorsed the scheme, as well as our friends at Middlesex County Cricket Club,
As a Friend of Middlesex Rugby you will be able to buy tickets for selected Harlequins, Saracens, London Welsh, London Scottish and Ealing Trailfinders home games at a specially discounted price. Discounted tickets can be purchased direct from the clubs either online in advance, or at the gate.
Log in with your Friends membership number for details of discounted games and how to purchase tickets.
If you love rugby, you probably love cricket too. And if you do, our friends at Middlesex County Cricket Club have a treat in store for you. Middlesex Rugby and Middlesex Cricket have formed a partnership under the ‘Support Sport in Middlesex’ banner to jointly support and promote sporting events throughout the county.
Middlesex Cricket Membership
Friends of Middlesex Rugby can join Middlesex County Cricket Club for the special price of £150 (a discount of £115 on the full membership cost, which in itself more than pays for your Friends subscription). Middlesex CCC is one of the best known, well respected and successful First-Class cricket teams in the country, having produced famous stars such as Denis Compton, Mike Gatting, Andrew Strauss, Steven Finn and Eoin Morgan.
As s a Member of MCCC you’ll be able to watch every Middlesex match from the splendour of the Pavilion at the iconic home of cricket, Lord’s Cricket Ground, surrounded by the history and heritage of the awe-inspiring Long Room. Members are also entitled to use of the Middlesex Room and members’ and friends’ stands at Lord’s.
Membership gives you free admission to all Middlesex home matches as well as tourist matches played at Lord’s and other Middlesex out-grounds.
Making Friends
To become a Friend of Middlesex Rugby, simply complete the online membership form and direct debit mandate. As soon as your payment has been processed, you will receive your personal Friends membership card and you can start to take advantage of the many benefits straight away. You will also be able to log into the Friends area of the website for details of how to apply for international tickets, premiership and championship match discounts, information about Middlesex Club 7s tickets and booking your place at the President’s lunch.
The small print…
Exclusive entitlements and privileges
International Tickets
A number of Six Nations and Autumn international tickets for home games at Twickenham have been set aside for Friends of Middlesex Rugby. Application will be via the Middlesex Rugby website, and a reminder will be sent out by email prior to each series of internationals. Successful applicants will be asked for payment and will receive their tickets two weeks prior to the match date.
Middlesex Rugby Merchandise
Friend of Middlesex Rugby will receive a 20% discount when purchasing official Middlesex Rugby merchandise. Merchandise can be purchased through our online shop. Simply select the items you want, check the ‘Friends of Middlesex Rugby’ box during the checkout process and enter your Friends membership number.
Middlesex 7s Festival Tickets & Lunches
Friends of Middlesex Rugby may request unlimited tickets to the Middlesex 7s Festival at Richmond Athletic Ground free of charge. (Tickets are normally valued at £5.00 each and subject to availability). Friends are also entitled to a free pitch-side parking ticket for picnicing (normal value £20). The Middlesex 7s Festival takes place on Sunday 30th April 2017.
In addition, each Friend and one guest are invited to attend the President’s Lunch at the Middlesex 7s Festival. Additional lunch tickets may be purchased at cost (usually approx £25), subject to availability.
Premiership & Championship Matches
Friends of Middlesex Rugby will be entitled to a discounted entry price on selected home Saracens, Harlequins, London Welsh, London Scottish and Ealing Trailfinders Premiership and Championship matches.
Tickets must be purchased directly from the clubs either online, by phone or at the gate, quoting your unique Friends membership number.
Middlesex Cricket Membership
Friends of Middlesex Rugby will be invited to become members of Middlesex County Cricket Club at the special price of £185 for the first year. This represents a saving of £115 on the normal cost of membership. Details of how to apply will be provided with the Friends membership pack.
Friends will be able to take advantage of the 20% discount offered by the MCCC to all its members on merchandise and branded goods, whether or not they take up the offer of MCCC membership.
Friends match at Lord’s Cricket Ground
Friends of Middlesex Rugby will be invited to attend a Friends’ Day in the Mound Stand at Lord’s Cricket Ground for a Middlesex Royal London One Day match, where they will meet members of the Middlesex Rugby management board as well as Middlesex Cricket players and management.
Team Middlesex Senior XV home games
Friends will be entitled to attend the pre-match lunch at Team Middlesex Senior XV home matches, subject to confirming to the County Office to weeks prior to the match date that you wish to attend. All Team Middlesex Fixtures & Results are updated regularly on the website.
Friends attending the pre-match luncheon may be asked to select the player of the match and/or make any presentations after the match.
Middlesex Cup Finals
Friends will be entitled to attend the pre-match lunch at Middlesex Cup Final (usually played in May), subject to confirming to the County Office two weeks prior to the match date that you wish to attend. All Middlesex Cup fixtures and results are updated regularly on the website.
Friends attending the pre-match luncheon may be asked to select the player of the match and/or make any presentations after the match.
Ballots and draws
Committee Dinner
The Middlesex Rugby Committee Dinner takes place in April at the East India Club in St. James’s Square. As a Friend of Middlesex Rugby, you will be entered into a ballot to be invited, along with one guest, to attend the dinner and meet the management and committee members of Middlesex Rugby, along with the special guest speaker.
100 Club
Friends of Middlesex Rugby will automatically be members of the Friends 100 Club and entered into an annual draw each May. There will be a £100 prize for every 100 Friends.
England International Match Hospitality
Friends of Middlesex Rugby will be entered into a ballot to join our RFU Council Members to be entertained in the Council Box at Twickenham for a home Autumn International game, and attend the players’ dinner afterwards. The draw will take place in September and the winner will be notified by email.
These benefits and privileges are subject to availability and Middlesex Rugby reserves the right to withdraw or amend any offers at any time.
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