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  Check out some videos from "down under" highlighting the
  best of "Touch".  Also see Dods on the Web!
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DODDERERS TOUCH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
 The name says it all!

 We are a bunch of (im)mature rugby lovers, most of whom have played  
 the real stuff (and some still do), who enjoy a Sunday morning run out to 
 shake off the hangover from Saturday night. Rather than get muddy and
 bruised, we play touch rugby - non contact - fast, furious and great for the
 elderly and infirm! Most members are in their 40s/50s (a couple in their
 60s!!) yet we are a family club and several dads bring their teenaged sons
 (and occasionally daughters!).   We play for fun,friendship and fitness!

















 Our club was formed in 2003 to celebrate the winning of the Rugby World
 Cup by England, so Dodderers Day is celebrated every year on (or near to)
 November 22nd. It's basically an excuse for a Lad's night out (or a
 "Gentleman's Evening" to our WAGS!) See Events

 Touch (as it is called "down under") is a growing sport in the UK - with
 organised leagues and a World Cup Tournament of its own! Check out the
 website of the Federation of International Touch or UK based sites at:
 englandtouchrugby or in2touch or walestouch.

 Read about the Evolution of Touch and check out the entries on Wikipedia
 for Touch Rugby and the Aussie's "Touch Footy".   
 Also check out the QUICK RULES or the FULL RULES.

 You are most welcome to join us - just turn up any Sunday morning at 8
 a.m. (for directions see Location). Previous experience not necessary
 - you will need footwear with good grip and a sense of humour!
 Drop an e-mail to the webmaster if you wish further details.
The Founding Dodderers! 

November 22nd 2003

If you spot any errors, misprints, typos, omissions or broken links - please drop the webmaster a note!
 DODS IN THE NEWS!
 
 SHOCK HORROR!   Dodderer makes front page in the
 News  of the World!   View story here  

 DODS GO NATIONAL!   Brendan Gallagher  writes about the
 "Dodders" in  the Daily Telegraph!
 Read pdf of  article   or view on DT website

 It was also covered locally by the Citizen
 Read pdf article 


  WALK OF LEGENDS!!
  Wales, Gloucester and Melbourne Rebels  No. 8
  Gareth Delve joins the Dodderers....
  in a photograph  to celebrate the official opening
 of the Dods brick in the "Walk of Legends" at Kingsholm!

  Read story HERE
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"




 

        The RFU have also picked up on the Dods story!
         See our entry on the RFU website  !

   
   
  from www.dictionary.com:   dod·der (intr.v.) 
- To shake or tremble, as from old age; totter 
- To progress in a feeble, unsteady manner.

 dod'der·er (n.) - one who dodders        

CLUB   NOTICEBOARD!
  PHOTOS! 2011 Tournaments & "Movember" Dinner: Click HERE
   
  FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
 
  District Championship
  for the Presidents Trophy (Corin Medical Trophy):
  Sunday 22nd April 8 a.m. (Holders: NW)


  2011/12 SUBS!  Have you paid? Full details HERE    
 
President's 50th
DCC v Longney Longhorns

Archive Photos
(click to see enlarged images)
Dragon Boating
3 Counties Tournament
Summer Tournament 2005
Awards Dinner 2009
Old Ruckers Matches
Johnno models the new Dods team strip

A member of the coaching staff shows us how to do that pointy thing from Saturday Night Fever.

APPROACHING FORTY!
As winter weather approaches, all Dodderers should read this wonderful poem - adapted from an original by Irish poet Dermot Bolger, courtesy of the Marlay Park Tipsters, based in Dublin. It explains very eloquently "why we do it"!

                             Click HERE to read.

 CAPTAIN'S BLOG!  (2008/09)
  Read archive posts from Mike Carter's "Captain's Blog"
  (when we had a Captain who was computer literate!)
  Find out which Dod won "Sports Personality of the Year"!

 Read Blog HERE