CHAMPIONS When Melrose went out of Selkirk Sevens in round 2 and Gala made it through to the semi-final, the Maroons went into an unassailable lead in the Kings of the Sevens Series. The consistency and fitness of the pool of players was apparent throughout the sevens season and they thoroughly deserved their success. SEVENS At Selkirk on Saturday Gala made it through to the final where after an exciting 20 minutes they went down 14 – 12 to Jedforest.

At Hawick on Sunday the Maroons lost to the home team in the semi-final.

One week to go before the lads can have a well-earned rest. The last of this season’s sevens takes place at Jedforest on Saturday, May 16 and the Maroons Supporters Club are running a bus to Riverside Park at a cost of �7 per head. Departure and return times are still to be agreed but if you want to book a place, please get in touch with Bob Sneddon on 01896758291 or 07766407299 GALA RED TRIANGLE There was a disappointing end to the season on Sunday when the S1 team were beaten in the semi-final at Hawick Albion sevens.

VETS The Vets touch rugby sessions are still running every Thursday at Netherdale, starting at 7pm. For more information on the Vets click on to WWW.GALARFC.COM team news GALA RUGBY “MAY- HEM” On Saturdays, May 16 and 23, on the back pitches at Netherdale from 9.30 to 10.30am there will be something for boys and girls of various ages:- There is an open invite to all boys and girls who will be starting Primary ONE after the summer holidays to come along and find out how much fun you can have at the Mini Maroons. Current Mini coaches along with Gala youth coaches will deliver some fun games and skills sessions. There will be NO charges for these sessions.

All Girls in Primary 3 to Primary 7 are invited to come along and join in some fun GIRLS ONLY rugby sessions. These sessions are open to GIRLS of all abilities & there will be skills, drills and touch rugby. These sessions will be led by local current Scottish Women’s International players. So all you female Mini Maroons, spread the word and bring a friend. Here come the Girls! There will be NO charges for these sessions. Primary 6 & 7 boys can come along and join in some fun rugby sessions. These sessions are open to players of all abilities & there will be touch rugby, contact rugby, skills, drills and KNT’s! What’s KNT’s I hear you say...well why not come along and find out. Guest coaches will be in attendance. There will be NO charges for these sessions.

PLAYERS AWARDS DINNER On Friday, May 29 at 7.30pm the Club will be hosting a Players Awards Dinner in the Centenary Lounge at Netherdale. This event is open to all members, supporters and sponsors. A 3-course dinner with wine will be provided at a cost of �20 per person. If you would like to attend, please email karenmaitland26@hotmail.co.uk or phone the Club Office on 01896 755145.

FAMILY TOUCH The ever popular Family touch rugby will be played every Thursday evening starting on May 14 at 7pm at Netherdale. Everyone welcome - male, female, young and old, players and non-players. There is no charge for these sessions so come on down, join in and have some quality fun time with your friends and family. For further details contact Ian G Millar 01896 755145 THE BRYDON CUP The Brydon Cup will take place on Thursday, June 18. First game kicks off at 6.30pm and the final will be played at approximately 8pm. All games will be played on the back pitches. This competition involves all Gala Rugby teams playing for one of the oldest club rugby cups in the Borders.

LOTTO This week’s Gala Rugby Lucky letters were drawn by Gordon Jamieson who drew D U A. There are no winners, so �190 is carried forward to next week.

Please enrol in this draw, it is a very good source of funds for the Club and, who knows, you might be lucky enough to scoop the �1000 jackpot.

CHAMPIONS When Melrose went out of Selkirk Sevens in round 2 and Gala made it through to the semi-final, the Maroons went into an unassailable lead in the Kings of the Sevens Series. The consistency and fitness of the pool of players was apparent throughout the sevens season and they thoroughly deserved their success. SEVENS At Selkirk on Saturday Gala made it through to the final where after an exciting 20 minutes they went down 14 – 12 to Jedforest.

At Hawick on Sunday the Maroons lost to the home team in the semi-final.

One week to go before the lads can have a well-earned rest. The last of this season’s sevens takes place at Jedforest on Saturday, May 16 and the Maroons Supporters Club are running a bus to Riverside Park at a cost of �7 per head. Departure and return times are still to be agreed but if you want to book a place, please get in touch with Bob Sneddon on 01896758291 or 07766407299 GALA RED TRIANGLE There was a disappointing end to the season on Sunday when the S1 team were beaten in the semi-final at Hawick Albion sevens.

VETS The Vets touch rugby sessions are still running every Thursday at Netherdale, starting at 7pm. For more information on the Vets click on to WWW.GALARFC.COM team news GALA RUGBY “MAY- HEM” On Saturdays, May 16 and 23, on the back pitches at Netherdale from 9.30 to 10.30am there will be something for boys and girls of various ages:- There is an open invite to all boys and girls who will be starting Primary ONE after the summer holidays to come along and find out how much fun you can have at the Mini Maroons. Current Mini coaches along with Gala youth coaches will deliver some fun games and skills sessions. There will be NO charges for these sessions.

All Girls in Primary 3 to Primary 7 are invited to come along and join in some fun GIRLS ONLY rugby sessions. These sessions are open to GIRLS of all abilities & there will be skills, drills and touch rugby. These sessions will be led by local current Scottish Women’s International players. So all you female Mini Maroons, spread the word and bring a friend. Here come the Girls! There will be NO charges for these sessions. Primary 6 & 7 boys can come along and join in some fun rugby sessions. These sessions are open to players of all abilities & there will be touch rugby, contact rugby, skills, drills and KNT’s! What’s KNT’s I hear you say...well why not come along and find out. Guest coaches will be in attendance. There will be NO charges for these sessions.

PLAYERS AWARDS DINNER On Friday, May 29 at 7.30pm the Club will be hosting a Players Awards Dinner in the Centenary Lounge at Netherdale. This event is open to all members, supporters and sponsors. A 3-course dinner with wine will be provided at a cost of �20 per person. If you would like to attend, please email karenmaitland26@hotmail.co.uk or phone the Club Office on 01896 755145.

FAMILY TOUCH The ever popular Family touch rugby will be played every Thursday evening starting on May 14 at 7pm at Netherdale. Everyone welcome - male, female, young and old, players and non-players. There is no charge for these sessions so come on down, join in and have some quality fun time with your friends and family. For further details contact Ian G Millar 01896 755145 THE BRYDON CUP The Brydon Cup will take place on Thursday, June 18. First game kicks off at 6.30pm and the final will be played at approximately 8pm. All games will be played on the back pitches. This competition involves all Gala Rugby teams playing for one of the oldest club rugby cups in the Borders.

LOTTO This week’s Gala Rugby Lucky letters were drawn by Gordon Jamieson who drew D U A. There are no winners, so �190 is carried forward to next week.

Please enrol in this draw, it is a very good source of funds for the Club and, who knows, you might be lucky enough to scoop the �1000 jackpot.