It’s important to make new club members feel welcome, when they register for the first time, or show up to training for the first time.
An introductory email to new players can:
- help them feel welcome
- provide all the essential info they need, avoiding the need to answer numerous questions over the first few weeks
- set expectations of behavior and commitment
- support and promote your sponsors
- increase the player’s involvement in supporting the club off the field
Feel free to copy the email template below and amend to suit your club.
Welcome to (Name) Rugby Club
(Name) Rugby Club was founded in (Date). The “Club nickname” (spiel about the club)
If you bring enthusiasm, positivity, flexibility, adaptability, toughness and fairness on the field, and good fun off it, then you will enjoy your time at (Name) Rugby Club.
Our home games are played at (address of home ground).
XXXXXXXXXXX (Credentials) joins (Name) Rugby Club this year as Head Coach and is supported by XXXXXXXXX (credentials) running strength and conditioning. These people are well supported by our capable and experienced line up of coaches and managers (link to coaches listed on the website).
Training is held every Tuesday and Thursday night from XX:XXpm at (address of training grounds). XXXXXXXX (Company name) is providing physio support for the members. (Name) Rugby Club members receive XX% off consultation prices if you need to visit a physio.
A couple of other member benefits:
1) Local venue sponsor benefits
2) Other sponsors specials for members e.g. apparel discount, butcher discount, real estate etc.
Get involved in the club chat to keep you updated on training, social events and upcoming games. Please join the (Name) Rugby Club Facebook page (Provide Link) and Whatsapp Account (Provide Link).
All committee members ((Provide Link to website committee member page) are listed on the website – feel free to contact any of them any time.
Welcome to the (Name) Rugby Club – it is great to have you a part of our club!
Best regards
XXXXXXXXXXXX
President
