Blues and Ospreys Under-18s meet at Jenner Park - 17/11/06
Barry's Jenner Park Stadium is expected to attract a near
capacity crowd when under-18 sides from two of Wales' regional
clubs clash on Wednesday, November 29 (kick-off 7.15pm)
This will be the first rugby match at the Barry stadium for
about 20 years and, with free entry courtesy of Dragon Sport, there
is expected to be large support for the sides representing Cardiff
Blues, encompassing the Vale, and Neath/Swansea Ospreys.
The semi-final match takes on added significance as the winners
go on to a final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium later in the
season.
The match will preceded by a marching display by the Royal Welsh
Corps of Drums who will be accompanied by their unique mascot – a
real live goat!
Welsh Guardsman Micky Spillane, who has recently joined the
Sports Development team at the Vale of Glamorgan Council on
secondment, says: “The atmosphere will be very special for families
and friends alike. The Welsh Fusiliers will proudly drum up a
wonderful atmosphere so that the fans get behind both teams.”
Vale rugby development officer Matt Silva, a former Cardiff
player and current coach with the Llantwit Major club, is Blues
Under-18s Director. He says: “I am delighted the Blues Under-18s
are playing at Jenner Park. We are certainly up for the challenge
and hope that we have as many Vale and Cardiff supporters as
possible to cheer us on.”
Dragon Sport is a Sports Council for Wales/Lottery initiative
aimed at increasing grass roots opportunities in the Vale for seven
to 11 year olds, and free tickets have already been allocated to
Vale primary schools on request.
Individual applications for free tickets can be made to Glen
Watkins on (01446) 704816. Unfortunately, tickets cannot be posted
out and will need to be collected from the reception area at the
Barry Dock Offices. Tickets are offered on a first come, first
served basis. Supporters will not be admitted without a ticket, and
organisers reserve the right to refuse entry.
For more information on Dragon Sport, telephone Rachel
McGuinness on (01446) 704681, or, on rugby development, Matt Silva
or Micky Spillane on (01446) 704603.