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VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION EVENT 1ST DECEMBER 2015

Rugby volunteers from across the province were invited to kick-off the Christmas season at Kingspan Stadium on Tuesday night.

Ulster’s Director of Rugby, Les Kiss, reaffirmed the importance of volunteers in securing the future of rugby in Ulster “Volunteer coaches and administrators are vital to our sport, especially in engaging children in rugby whether that be for fun, enjoyment and friendship or with a view to developing future generations of Ulster and Irish players.”  SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland) which announced a new two year sponsorship deal with Ulster Rugby’s Senior League last week, were also in attendance at the event.  Natasha Sayee, PR Manager at SONI, said: “We’re delighted to be here to celebrate with so many volunteers who dedicate countless hours of their time for the benefit of their community.   Volunteers provide a very meaningful and positive contribution to young people in the community and this is something which SONI is passionate about.  We’re looking forward to further demonstrating our commitment to community rugby in the New Year.”

The focus of the event was to celebrate the contribution that volunteers make to rugby in Ulster. The evening was marked by the presentation of the Investing in Volunteers Award to Ulster Rugby; something that could not have been achieved without the involvement of our dedicated volunteers. Over 100 volunteers enjoyed the opportunity to get together in a relaxed environment with the opportunity to meet other volunteers, invited guests, Ulster Rugby players and staff. They were also encouraged to engage in Ulster Rugby’s new campaign #URthedifference which aims to highlight the great work carried out by volunteers across all aspects of rugby in Ulster, while encouraging others to volunteer. Speaking at the event Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey, MLA said: “I would like to commend all the volunteers here tonight for their commitment to volunteering within rugby. It is important that we recognise the dedication and effort that our volunteers contribute within our society.”

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