The scheme is now into its third year and we would like to thank Mr. Chris Dineen, Managing Director of Right Price Tiles for his ongoing support.  The programme is aimed at giving Clubs and Schools the opportunity to acknowledge the significant contribution made by individuals who have developed, promoted and/or advanced the sport of Rugby in the local community and in the province. 

Volunteers are the lifeblood of every sport and leisure organisation in Ireland.  They contribute time and energy year after year to assist in the development of sport and leisure activities.  Without these people our clubs and organisations would fail to function effectively.  Munster Rugby identifies the need to recognise and reward those individuals that have devoted their time by honouring them with a recognition programme.

The programme will reward and acknowledge the efforts of volunteers who devote countless hours week in week out, year after year to provide a safe and enjoyable environment at the grass roots of the game.  From the kitchen worker to the weekend linesman to the parents that manage under-age sides, it is up to you to nominate worthy contributors.

The programme will run from November 2007 to May 2008 with a reward scheme consisting of six individual Volunteer of the Month awards.  The Volunteer Recognition programme is open to any person currently associated with domestic rugby in Munster, in a non-paid capacity at a club, school, college, university or associated affiliate of Munster Branch IRFU.

PRIZES:
Successful nominees who meet the set criteria will be recognised for their efforts by receiving a prize package including 2 tickets to a Munster match and a ¬250 voucher redeemable in the Munster Rugby Store.

NOMINATION PROCESS:
Nominations should include the following information:

Nominee Details:
0 Name
0 Age
0 Club/School/Association
0 Contact Number
0 What role(s) or area(s) has the nominee fulfilled at your club, school or association?
0 Explain why you feel the nominees contribution to rugby was outstanding.
Nominator Details:
0 Name
0 Club/School/Association
0 Position
0 Contact Number

Eligibility and Conditions of Entry:
0 Each nominee must have served in his/her role(s) for no less than two years.
0 Persons who are paid in any form, other than reimbursement for expenses, are ineligible for nomination.
0 You may not nominate yourself for this award.
0 Individuals being nominated should be informed by the nominator.
0 Nominations for each monthly award must be received by close of business on the last day of that month.
0 The nominating club/school must be affiliated to the Munster Branch I.R.F.U.

Post, fax or email your nomination to the below address:

Munster Branch IRFU
Volunteer Recognition Programme
Musgrave Park
Pearse Road
Ballyphehane
Cork

Fax: (021) 4323956
Email: damonurlich@munsterrugby.ie