Club’s delight over huge cash boost
President welcomes Almond Park investment
Livingston Rugby Football Club have received a massive boost after being handed more than £33,000 from Scottish Rugby.
Livingston are one of six clubs across the country to be awarded cash in the latest round of donations from Scottish Rugby’s Club Sustainability Fund.
The sum, £33,370, will be used by the club to upgrade their shower system and facilities.
Livingston RFC have a number of clubs from all age groups with the senior men set to play in East Region League One for the 2017/18 season.
Club president Lee Anne Steel spoke of her delight at receiving the funding and is hopeful that the investment will benefit the Almond Park club for many years.
She said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive funding from the Club Sustainability Fund.
“We are working hard to develop squads at all ages and create a pathway to senior rugby. We also have a rapidly growing women and girls section. Upgrading our facilities will greatly support rugby at Livingston for teams for years to come.”
Rob Flockhart, president of Scottish Rugby, said: “The Club Sustainability Fund supports clubs and their project ideas as they strive to improve their infrastructures.
“Together with the BT sponsorship investment, we are helping to improve club facilities for current and future generations.
“We hope such investments will have a positive impact on player participation, retention and development, while also encouraging more vibrant rugby communities to come to the fore.”
The club are recruiting senior players with training taking place on Saturdays from 10.30am as well as Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30 to 8pm.
For more information, please contact First XV team manager Rob Simpson on rob@ gpteamsports.co.uk or 07449 918426.