To keep up to date with all club activities, strongly encourage to register for free on website link here: https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/beccehamianrfc/signup
About us:
- Beccehamian RFC (Beccs) was formed in 1933, with mini and junior rugby starting in 1974, Ladies in 1999, youth girls (U12-U18) in 2019, and Walking Rugby in 2022. There is something for everyone - and you don't have to play rugby to enjoy it! Full Beccs club history link here.
- Beccs are a NOT-for profit organisation.
- Beccs is run entirely by dedicated volunteers - we are always needing more to help ease the load!
- Nearly all the Beccs executive committee (link here) have had in the past/or currently have some involvement in supporting their own children through the Beccs Mini/Junior sections of the club.
- Beccs have been a Jack Petchey Foundation scheme approved organisation from 2009.
- Beccs are very proud to be a Star Scheme accredited club from 2024.
- Beccs were one of the first clubs in Kent (in 2023) to be part of Kent RFU mental health well- being pilot, with trained mental health first aiders - focusing on supporting our young people.
What membership gets you?
- Access to the most hospitable, family friendly, inclusive and welcoming community clubs around. Beccs have an outstanding reputation for our ethos and values with both the Kent RFU and nationally with the RFU.
- Friendship and a support network like no other!
- Opportunity to engage with & attend various club social events throughout the year (eg.. lunches/dinners, golf days, race/band/quiz/darts nights etc..)
- A safe space for you & your family to relax and enjoy yourselves.
- Opportunity to apply for international tickets.
- Equipment for use by playing groups - first aid and rugby related equipment, eg.. first aid, balls, cones, training bibs, tag belts, pitch flags/post protectors, tackle bags/shields etc..
- Playing shirt supply for all adult and junior groups from U12 upwards.
- Cost of team entries to tournaments & festivals.
- Cost of courses for our coaches, referees and first aiders.
- Very low bar prices! with membership card available for further reduced "members prices" - cards available from behind the bar, or from Paul Thirkettle (clubhouse manager).
- Contribution towards the running costs of the clubhouse, to cover increasing cost of utilities, and pitch maintenance - in particular the increased use and costs of the floodlight pitch.
- Opportunity to hire the Beccs clubhouse for private functions.
- Clubhouse - main hall refurbished in 2021, with a fantastic huge new extension The Beccs Big Build currently being built (in 2024) with additional changing room facilities, improved disabled access, and a huge new roof terrace.