The Committee has agreed to take Vice President Graham Norton's offer of compiling a review of the club. Graham will be interviewing members of the club as he constructs his report on the state of the Maidstone FC and provide recommendations.

He will be looking at all aspects of the club for his report that will be submitted to the committee at the end of the season. We ask that you please assist him, should he contact you. Alternatively, if you feel that you would have a constructive input, please get in touch with Graham at grahamnorton100@hotmail.com.

The club wholeheartedly thanks Richard Weston for all of his contributions to the club, as he steps down a 1st XV Manager / Head of Playing.

Richard coached through the Youth section here before taking on the Mustangs Manager role. He transitioned to 1st XV Manager four years ago and has been a linchpin for the 1st XV set-up. After the resignation of Pete Barford, Richard stepped up as Head of Playing to help steady the ship whilst the club searched for a Director of Rugby.

Despite his interest in the role, his hard work and dedication was also being spotted at work as he moved into a more managerial role around Christmas. This meant that he could not look to fulfil the DoR role but has given as much time as he possibly could to the club as it sped up the recruitment process. Now that the new Director of Rugby is in place, Richard can step back and concentrate on his new role at work.

The club thanks Richard for all of his efforts, commitment and support over the years and most recently, during a busy time with his work life. We all hope to see Richard when he has some spare time around the grounds and in the bar!

The club is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Oram as Director of Rugby. Steve has coached all the way through at youth level before becoming the youth manager at Aylesford. He then had stints as a coach at National sides Blackheath & Canterbury with endorsements coming from both Des Diamond & Andy Pratt. 

Steve will begin work with the coaches George Flatman, Dave Charlton & Mustangs Manager Jason Smith straight away as we build for the future. He will be responsible for the senior playing sides and will work with the youth section as we progress all age groups along with the Academy with Mick Walker. 

Throughout the process Steve has been astute with his observations of the team and his vision for the future of the club is in line with the committees. 

On behalf of the club we welcome Steve Oram as Director of Rugby and look forward to the future. 

The club also sends a massive thank you to Richard Weston, for holding the fort as Head of Playing in the interim.

The club is pleased to announce that it has formed a new sponsorship team.

The team will be headed up by club licencee Trevor Marvin, who will coordinate the activities of the team. Bob Hayton is also on board as an advisor whilst they look to continue on his fantastic work.

Further information will follow in due course.

England men U20s head coach Alan Dickens has named his side for their U20 Six Nations Championship opener against France. The game will take place on Saturday 1st February at the  Stade des Alpes in Grenoble. Kick-off will be 8pm local time.

Amongst the replacements is none other than ex-Maidstone Youth player, Harvey Beaton. Harvey was coached at Maidstone by the likes of Jamie Mills, Rob Humphrey & Roy Midwinter, before being picked up by Saracens Academy. The former Sutton Valance student signed his first club contract with the premiership outfit in June of last year and has been on the national sides radar since his mid-teens.

The club congratulates Harvey and wish him continued success as he progresses to become yet another international star that has roots back to our historic club.

The full RFU selection can be found here.

Here are the January winners in the Pounds for Pitches draw;

£100.   Keith Newman
£50      Peter Mack
£50      James Findlay
£30      Geoff Burr

You too could be a future winner, in our regular draws!
Why not join, win some 'dosh' and help towards the maintenance of pitches for all!
It's only £60 a year with a big end of season cash prize to come!

The Pre-Match lunch and Vice Presidents lunch dates have been confirmed. If you are interested in a date, then please contact President Paul Ehrhart to find out how you could take advantage of the full table discount.

Back by popular demand is the Ladies Lunch. After a very successful luncheon last year, we hope for an encore. For the gentlemen, England v Wales will be on in the bar to keep you occupied amongst friends.

A Quiz Night will be held by the club on Saturday 22nd February in the evening.

The Volunteer Awards night will be hosted by the club on Friday 3rd April, with invitations going out in February.

Finally, the Club Awards Dinner is set for Saturday 9th May, with all members welcome to attend.

For all important dates and details, just check out the Events page here.

The MOQ for Club Blazers has been reached and the order put in before Christmas.

The club will be checking with the supplier on the order delivery date which is expected to be early March. 
Cost for each jacket is £156 and those that ordered will be contacted in due course for payment. 

if you haven't ordered a jacket and would like one, there is still time to get your order in. Please contact MaidstoneRFC@outlook.com for information. 

Matchball Sponsorship opportunities still remain available for next season's home league and cup fixtures, the first three fixtures in the first half of the season have now been taken up. The remaining fixtures remain available  The cost is £50; if you or your company would be interested in being a Matchball Sponsor for one of these fixtures then please contact Bob Hayton or Julian Debnam in the first instance:

Available: 

21 Sept 19 v Thanet Wdrs = Sold

05 Oct 19 v Hove = Sold

12 Oct 19 v D&B (RFU IC) - Sold

26 Oct 19 v D&B = Sold

23 Nov 19 v Crowborough – Available

14 Dec 19 v Dover – Available

18 Jan 20 v Beccehamians – Available

01 Feb 20 v O Alleynians – Available

22 Feb 20 v Charlton Pk – Available

29 Feb 20 v Haywards Heath – Available

28 Mar 20 v Gravesend – Available

18 Apr 20 v O Colfeians – Available

There are also Shirt No Sponsorship opportunities still available at £150 for the season as follows:

Shirt Nos: 1 (Sold), 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 (Sold), 10, 14, 15, 17 & 18

London & South East Division 

London SE Division 2

OTHER FIXTURES