Under 16 Dinner

The date 30th April 1999, the place Chinnor Rugby Club, the event - THE UNDER 16 DINNER. A time when we celebrate the successes of the year. As usual, the coaches and players get together for a variety of awards which show the contributions made by everyone to the success of the Under 16's.

We believe that this team is really something special, the lads are great, the parents supportive and the coaches know what to teach the lads.

The rugby season is at a close, it’s very sad to say,
That these young men have to stay indoors - they can’t come out to play!
But, there’s a dinner that’s sure to please before the season ends,
When the lads can have some fun and meet up with their friends.

The dinner is where we celebrate the conquests of the year.
It’s where the coaches talk about the boys, over a beer.
Some boys have been quite naughty, and we have heard some funny tales,
Of young men falling over but not due to any gales.

This year has been a time of change, and alcohol has induced
Behaviour in some lads that made their legs go loose!
As they drunk the amber nectar, two have been seen to lose
The ability to explain themselves, when they hit the booze.

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Did not contain a piece, which is a little gory.
When packing down the front row boys often have a chat
But sometimes the spectators only hear the splat!

The second rows are lifted and they soar up into space
Just like a rocket to the moon with elegance and grace.
The scrumhalves, they have grown and their Mum’s are not so worried
As nasty forwards hit them, there’s less fear of being curried.

The rest of the backs as always stand and wait their turn
But then they get the bloody ball and this is when they burn.
Running to the touch line in hope that they may lie
Just beyond the solid line and have scored a try.

And there are many stories, which have caused violent reactions
And mooning from buses was a motorway attraction.
But, now it’s time to leave you and let you have some fun.
So don’t do something stupid. Remember that you are your mother’s son.

Below are some of the great pictures we will all cherish as we get our our hangovers!

	Barry Stennings was the incumbent "Great Lord High Protector" for the 1998/99 season. Barry has served the club and team with excellent service during the season. It will be tough for the new "Great Lord High Protector" to take over from Barry. Good job you old tart! (What is Roger trying to do to Debbie??? - answers on a postcard)
	A table of parents - look at Phil explaining the way he does his magic tricks to Katherine and Donna looking on in wonderment (NOT!)
The players tables - what wonderful specimens of young manhood. This is at the beginning of the evening - it went downhill from here!
	The "Great Lord High Protector" decided that Alex Cheng had contravened "club rules" and was caught drinking with his right hand. The penalty - do the Choo-Choo. But, this was the 2nd time Alex was caught and so its time to do the Choo-Choo with your trousers round your ankles. Great legs Alex!
	Its now all starting to get too much for Andy Brown - here he prays to his God for help. Sharon looks on wondering whether Andy can remember how to count to 10 and Bill is seen catching a crafty look at his sermon.
	The "Lord High Protector" final parting gesture - a present from the boys for their coaches. Three doubles to be drunk one after another - one double scotch, one double vodka and ONE DOUBLE EGG!! Andy Brown sinks the eggs like a man with Sue O'Donnell (who really runs the whole show) looking on in total and utter admiration.
	Time for the speeches - Bill O'Donnell (head coach and the recently announced Junior Chairman and Clubman of the Year) reads his sermon. Look at the halo above Bill's head! Everyone looks on in wonderment at how Bill can string out his report on the season with only 14 games into a 30 minute speech! Is Sue asleep and what is that grey mist in front of Andy?
	Patrick Stennnings accepts his Aylesbury 10's Winners Medal from Andy Brown. Proudly showing the trophy for which the 10's team worked so hard in their 1st attempt at the competition beating Aylesbury in the final. What are those three fingers at the bottom of the photo up to?
One of the Daplin twins (can never remember which is which) and Adam "Winnie" Winchester accept their medals. Why does Andy always have his eyes closed - it must be after effects of the eggs.
	Gareth "Sweetie" Jones accepts a well deserved and appreciated award of "Clubman of the Year" for his attitude and ability to wrap the mums of the team around his little finger. Every mum loves Gareth - he is available for special engagements, contact me via email for pricing.
The 1999 "Rear of the Year award" - now then mums and world-wide-web relatives can you recognise your son?
The Rice Krispie packet game - easy game all you have to do is pick up the Rice Krispie box with your teeth without your hands or knees touching the floor. Here are the 2 joint winners (Patch Dolan and Pat Stennings) who managed to pick up a flat piece of cardboard!
The mums doing the Aga-do or something like that. Phil tries to follow but has obviously had too many wine-gums by this time.
	Now that is a picture of someone who had a cracking night. Meet Chris "Showergel" Hughes with the usual broad smile and swaggering walk.