GHK recognised for performance and youth section

GHK RFC have been voted BT Club of the Month for February for the 2015/16 season. Above: Members of the 1st XV, Club Captain Hugh Parker, GHK Minis, members of the coaching team, President Glenn Woolard, Senior Rugby Convenor Scott Inglis, Past President and Treasurer Alistair Wood, Scottish Rugby Council member Ian Barr, Scottish Rugby President Ed Crozier. The club, whose 1st XV have recently gained promotion from BT National League Division 3, have been recognised for maintaining high performance standards and developing a thriving mini section.The 1st XV have gained promotion from their league and will compete in BT National League Division 2 next season, after a series of impressive performances secured their position at the top of the table.The club have also developed a growing mini section and hosted their first ever girls’ rugby festival this month.GHK President, Glenn Woolard, said: “Receiving BT Club of the Month is the icing on the cake for everyone at GHK.The teams have produced excellent performances this season and we are extremely proud of everyone’s efforts. The 1st XV are the team most people would focus on but they are only as good as the 2nd XV, we have used in excess of 30 players this year which is a credit to all involved.”GHK’s involvement in the BT Cup this season with victories over both BT Premiership and BT National League 2 clubs has also highlighted the club’s high performance standards.With 101 registered children playing at GHK, the club’s mini section is a large part of its success.Woolard said: “Our mini section continues to go from strength to strength and it is evident that all year groups are having fun and winning matches.”The club, who share their facilities with BT Premiership outfit, Glasgow Hawks, have also invested in playing surfaces over the seasons and are currently developing a state of the art floodlit training pitch to allow teams to train more regularly and throughout the evenings.”The pitches have received considerable investment with a new re-laid pitch, hard wearing surface training pitch and replacement drainage throughout Old Anniesland, allowing various teams to be accommodated,” he added.In winning the award, GHK will receive a prize of the value of£1000, through a 12-month BT Sport subscription and£200 cash. They will also win a table for 10 at the Scottish Rugby Club Awards Dinner on Friday 27 May, and will be subsidised£500 for travel expenses to this event. GHK will also be on the shortlist for the BT Club of the Year award, to be announced at the dinner.