Pre-season training for the Malvern RFC Under 17/18 and Under 19 squads has begun at the club's HQ at Spring Lane in Malvern Link.

The Thursday evening sessions are run from 6.45 to 8.30pm with the senior Malvern RFC coaching staff on hand to help and instruct.

This section of Malvern RFC is also a very important stage of the Club's long-term development programme. Young players who progress through the Under 17/18 and 19 squads, will eventually find their way into the top echelon of the club. And if proof was needed, already the rewards are beginning to show with Sam Freer and Chris Williams (both U18's) and Dave Hill (U19) all playing for the Malvern 2nd XV last season, the latter playing several 1st XV league games and Williams making his 1st XV debut at Stourbridge.

Club matches are predominately "friendlies" and will be played on Sundays, but towards the end of the season, teams will be entered into 10 and 7-a-side tournaments.

More details of the Malvern U17/18 and U19 squads can be obtained from Terry Fleming on 01684 310073 or on the Malvern Youth Rugby website on http: //www.geocities.com/rugbypost/