EDUCATION l Frecklington Appointed Shadow Academy Ambassador.
@leefreck8
has returned to
#rufc
as an ambassador for the Sports College Shadow Academy.
Lee will work closely with the youngsters on & off the pitch to pass on his knowledge & experience
So pleased
@WillVaulks
has been recognised as one of the best in the football league for all he does for the Trust as well as the fantastic
@BluebellWoodCH
COMMUNITY | From Estonia to the New York Stadium! 🇪🇪➡️🇬🇧
The Trust were delighted to welcome lifelong Millers fan Sander to one of our last games of the season when Rotherham United Football Club played Cardiff City Football Club at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
All the way
It was lovely to visit a life long
@OfficialRUFC
supporter today and talk about his memories of the day he almost had a trial with the millers. A special thank you to our Community Trust Player of the year
@WillVaulks
for popping in on his way to
@BluebellWoodCH
RUCT | Georgie Kelly named Community Player of the Year 2023 ⭐
The award recognises Kelly’s outstanding commitment to community engagement throughout the year. Read the full story and watch the full video here 👇
EXCITING NEWS | Introducing Jamie Yates who joins the Trust as Football Development Coach.
Jamie is a former 'Miller' making over 30 appearances for the first team at
@OfficialRUFC
& his new role will include leading our Education Shadow Academy.
#rufc
SAD NEWS | Last night we suffered not one but TWO break ins. All our vehicles were vandalised and windows smashed and then we find out someone had tried to pinch our Astro turf! We hope social media makes the culprits famous!
@syptweet
@ParkgateAstro
@RMBCPress
@rotherhamtiser
PLAYERS | Our player visits within our local schools we hope will create long lasting memories. 😊 This proves just why we do them.
@joe_newell93
what a inspiration 👏🏻Thank you 🌟
Many thanks to
@joe_newell93
for this personal message to one of our pupils who was awarded Sports Personality Of The Year. A small act of kindness that will leave life long memories
NEWS | It has been a pleasure to welcome
@rufc_pod
to the
@OfficialRUFC
Ambitious But Brilliant pop up exhibition to give them a sneak peek before we open the doors to the public tomorrow at 10am.
#EFLWeekofAction
| Every Miller Matters
We hear from our community coach, Chris Hall on his sporting background, his unfortunate injury setbacks and his recent progression working with us here at Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.
@EFLTrust
|
#rufc
EDUCATION l A huge thank you to
@FA_PGMOL
Premier League Referee Darren England who visited a group of our Level 3 students today.
Darren gave a fascinating insight into the role of football officials as part of the
#careersinsport
module.
#rufc
l
#EFLWeekofAction
EXCITING NEWS | Introducing Lynsey Walker who joined the Trust as a Community Coach delivering a range of health and well-being activities in the Rotherham community
NEWS | We are honoured to be one of the
@EFL
clubs to be awarded with the You Gov Project of the Year for football's collective response to the Covid-19 pandemic in our local communities ⚪️🔴🏆
#EFLAwards
|
#EFL
|
#RUFC
CHRISTMAS CARD COMP | The creator of
@WillVaulks
card is Danny from
@stbedes_roth
& he is our special guest at this weekend against
@ReadingFC
. No pressure Will, but it’s Danny’s birthday & he wants to see the backflip in the flesh (he also has 50 cards for you)
#PLPrimaryStars
.
@OfficialRUFC
are today honouring our fallen service men and women. The City of Sheffield Pipe Band entertain the crowd outside the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
#rufc
EFL AWARDS | Another Congratulations to
@HakeemOdoffin
who was the winner of the EFL Player in the Community for the
@SkyBetChamp
❤️🏆
Hakeem has reached double figures in his community appearances this season & does so with enthusiasm, a sense of humour & empathy.
Future Stars | Wickersley Holiday Camps⚽️
What a week these children have had at our Future Stars football camps!
A huge thanks to our special guests from
@RUWFC_Official
, Dina Sarayreh & Molly Corke and
@OfficialRUFC
players Hakeem Odoffin, Tom Eaves and Georgie Kelly.🙌
PLAYER VISIT | Thank you to our number 2
@ZakVyner1
who visited our after school club
@Listerdale
today he had a great time answering questions and showing the children some of his skills. Thanks
@ZakVyner1
the children said you were awesome 😎
@PFA
@OfficialRUFC
UEFA Women's Euros 2022 | 🔴⚪️
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust played a huge part in the celebration of
@WEURO2022
to The AESSEAL New York Stadium.
A proud weekend of opportunities and entertainment enjoyed by all.🙌
#rufc
|
#OneClubOneCommunity
INCLUSION | Walk For Rio ❤️⚽
Football clubs across South Yorkshire are coming together to raise funds for former
@swfc
&
@drfc_official
ace
@TommySpurr5
.
Read and donate to his brave son Rio, who is battling against a rare form of kidney cancer.⬇️
#rufc
EDUCATION | DUAL SIGNING OPPORTUNITY FOR SHADOW ACADEMY
Talented Rotherham United Shadow Scholarship players Alfie Bakes and Thomas Luty have dual signed with Northern Counties East Football League Premier Division side
@pcfc1906
🙌
Read More:
#rufc
DONATION | Earlier today we donated around 40 pairs of boots to
@sjd_sports
who are collecting for underprivileged children. The boots came from our Future Stars Development Programme we run In partnership with
@AcademyRUFC
from our community hub
@ParkgateAstro
HOLIDAY CAMPS | Tolaji visits St. Bede's holiday camp!🌞
Yesterday the kids at our St. Bede's Future Stars camp got a visit from our very own Tolaji Bola. The kids got to have a penalty shootout with him, photo opportunities and a signing session.
SPORTS PARTICIPATION | Thanks to Will Vaulks who made a surprise visit to FS2 at Aston Hall J & I to be interviewed by the children for their superhero topic😊What fantastic questions. You are our sporting superhero every week🌟
@WillVaulks
@PFA
@OfficialRUFC
@rotherhamtiser
HOLIDAY CAMPS | Every child left camp with a signed
@w00dy16
photo from the
@SkyBetLeagueOne
Play Off Final. Richard very kindly signed 3 shirts & of course a magic hat 🎩 To say the players loved the prizes is an understatement, thanks again Richard ❤️
#captainfantastic
APPOINTMENTS | We are delighted to welcome James Marsh and Dylan Parkin to the club as the first two of four new appointments in the Sports Development team.
We are keen to work with all local schools so please contact us on 01709 827767 or email community
@rotherhamunited
.net
INCLUSION | Special thanks to Dana & Halima for speaking at our Celebration of Women in Sport Event this morning, great turn out
#ThisGirlCan
@DanaABDUL
@OB_0fficial
CAMPS | A fantastic half-term at Wickersley & Parkgate Astro last week. A special thanks to RUFC’s own
@EdozieOgbene
,
@barlaser_97
& Tolaji Bola.
Easter half term camps available now 👇
#rufc
#halfterm
INCLUSION| GIRLS ONLY BOXING! 🥊🥊
Fancy training with a world champion? 🏆
Join us from the 4th September at 6:30-7:30pm to train with Britains youngest female Super-Featherweight world champion
@TerriHarper96
For more info contact trace
@rotherhamunited
.net
#RUFC
INCLUSION | Heard of Arthur Wharton?
The worlds first black professional footballer, the first official fastest man, a cycling champion & our very own Miller.
In honour of
#Blackhistorymonth2022
, we celebrate the legacy and achievements of our black pioneers🔴
@AWisNumber1
NEWS | Yesterday we hosted
@OfficialRUFC
's Chairman Tony Stewart and the Mayor of Rotherham Jenny Andrews at the official launch of our community hub
@ParkgateAstro
🙌
The ownership of PGA marks a huge step in the progression of the trust.🤝
Click here⬇️
EFL Week of Action | Every Miller Matters
We've been working with Abdul at Unity Boxing this winter. Using our Smiles for Miles funding to provide free boxing sessions at the request of our young participants in the Rotherham Community.
#EFLWeekofAction
#rufc
FUTURE STARS | ACADEMY SIGNING
Congratulations to Max, Jamie and Harry who have all signed for Rotherham United's Academy u9's next season!
A great achievement progressing through our Future Stars programme, Pushing up to 16 players signed for our
@AcademyRUFC
.
#rufc
CHRISTMAS CARD COMP |
@OfficialRUFC
defender
@ZakVyner1
wanted to say thanks to Daisy for her excellent
#christmas
card design which featured the man himself. Thanks again for your fantastic entry Daisy, get well soon and enjoy your cards
HEALTH | World Cancer Day 2022
In support of World Cancer Day 2022 we are very grateful to speak to Rotherham United defender Angus Macdonald with some inspiring words and advice.
To seek further information please visit
#rufc
#worldcancerday