Middlesex 7's.
Another great day out at HQ, plenty of free flowing rugby was on offer, the beer flowed freely as well, the tickets we had were excellent, as this photo shows we were on the recruitment trail, as well as Quins, Wasps, Irish, Kenya & eventual winners ULR Samurai were all in close proximity with Samurai's coach Joe Lydon well made up when I asked for his autograph. England Ladies were also present and sat in the VIP area next to us. It was also quite amusing to see Simon Shaw looking for his seat which was on the other side of the players tunnel. Check out our facebook page for more photos.

We hope you will be a regular visitor to our site.

SODAM is a social rugby union club that plays in the Middlesex Merit League, division six.  The name SODAM is an acronym that came from the amalgamation of the Science Museum and Overseas Development Administration rugby union sides and is now the home side the for the London Postal Services.

Our home base is at the London Post Office Sports and Social Association clubhouse in Sudbury Hill (Harrow) behind the Rising Sun PH.

We are always looking for new players of all standards so if your interested in playing for SODAM please contact our Club Captain Ian via email here.  There is no annual subscription but playing members make a monthly direct debit (£20) or alternatively pay for the whole season (£135) before 1st September 2010 for the 2010-2011 season or choose to pay an increased Match day fee, which is still very reasonable at £7 and just £5 for students.

We have started pre season training, sessions are on Wednesday nights from 7pm, we plan to do training throughout the 2010-2011 season, but light and pitch conditions will determine how often this is possible during the long winter nights we will be able to train. This will be something new for SODAM players who in the past have always just turned up on a Saturday and seen how things go but we really think with so many players new to the game now joining us that training can only help when you do turn up for a match.        

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Touch / 7s
The final session was well supported, although not enough for a tournament, office workers from MW Kellogg were in attendance and enjoyed a more vigorous work out than normal, we were also joined by Hayes RFC. I'm led to believe that should touch sessions be run again next year it will be earlier in the summer.

31 July 5 a-side football competition at the Post Office Club. Match report will appear in due course. Fact of the day though Rugby Team Qualify for Football quarter finals

                   21/22 August 2010 Pre-Season Mini Tournament in Brighton v Ditchling, Hove IVs

                   11th September Home Old Hamptonians 2's Friendly

             18th September 1st League Game Away to Bulldogs, Marble Hill Park, Twickenham.

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SODAM Team Wear
Tour Playing shirt is now available priced at £30 Names & Numbers at no additional cost. These shirts are ideal for Leisurewear, Gym work or Light Contact. Advisory note order the next size up i.e if you are a 44" chest order 46".
Club Polo's £13 each £15 for personalised shirts all colours available but Navy is our matchday colour.
Club Shorts & Socks are available priced at £20 a set.
Club Fleece, Quality fleece £18 each £20 if personalised.
Smart Casual (Ben Sherman style) shirt, ideal for work or casual evenings £15
Contact Chris Moore with your order. 07752161712 or crmooresy@aol.com

                                                                                                                                                                          

SODAM/SODAM Old Boys team photo 10 April 2010                                                                                                                            Izu, Andrew B, Hugh, Pete, Gary, Andrew, Tim G, Roobz, Stuart, James, Tim D, Dion, Steve, Deano, Liam, Joe, Tom H, Paul D, Alex, Fabio, Wellsy, Paul, Andrew H, Bob, Sykesy, Adam, Michal, Will, Mooresy, Tom & Slaps,                                                      

Photograph by Andreas Wheler                                                                                                                                                        

SODAM Team 2009                                                                                     Back row: Mark, Robbo, Gary, Michal, Rich, Pete, Tim, Knowlesy, Mic, Chris                                                                                                                            Front row: Front Row: James, John, Mooresy, Wellsy, Adam & Slaps   

The SODAM Tour Party meet New Director of Rugby for 2009/10 Season

What a good looking bunch of Lads? Left to right Sachin, John, Serena, Dan, Ian, Pete, Iain, Joe, James & Chris If only this was actually possible! Well for those of you that were unable attend the  extraveganza we called "SODAM ON THE LASH"                                           We were treated to a three course lunch with wine, as much Guinness as we could, muster I'm led to believe that we did drink our budgets worth of Guinness. As well as Ian McGeechan we also met Tom Rees, Joe Worsley, Jeremey Staunton, Joe Simpson, Serge Betson, and Serena's favourite, Paul Sakey.  Pat also introduced himself to Phil "the Raging Bull" Vickery.

Sponsorship

We are pleased to announce that we have retained our shirt sponsor for the up and coming season with an air conditioning firm called AIRESERV. They deal with small and large installations of air conditioning units, so if your company or your home needs air conditioning. Please contact AIRESERV at www.aireserv.co.uk

Playing News

As the new season starts appearing on the horizon pre-season training is well underway (Wednesday 7-9pm).
LPOSSA 5-a-side, we entered a team again and this year we reached the Quarter Finals! I am awaiting a match report so we can publish it on the match reports page.
The proposed cricket match was pencilled for 1st August unfortunately the opposistion failed to get back to us.
Saturday 7th August is Quiz Night time, an invite has gone to Middlesex clubs (whether they respond is another matter)
Saturday 14th August Middlesex 7's see top of the home page.
Player recruitment is always be high on our agenda and if anyone has any suggestions please contact player recruitment officer Tim Denton.
Saturday 21st August we are playing in a mini tournament/pre-season tour to Brighton. All players welcome, can you contact Ian NOW to let him know your availabilty, we have the Post Office mini bus at our disposal for the weekend, so Ian's next question is tent or hostel? Numbers now need to be firmed up so overnighters have somewhere to put their heads, we will head back after breakfast (about 10ish).
Something to be aware of next season is 1) Poo Brown Jacket as modeled by James "The Hoff" Salter duke, this will be awarded to the Dick Of The Moment 2) Also be aware that the Golf Ball in his hand will also be used, when the team is out on their monthly social evening.
Lastly look out for The Menance our Bi-Monthly newsletter, this will include match reports, player profiles, photos and Adventures of Dave.

Local Tradesman Seeks well paid jobs

As many of you maybe aware Pete Nolan is a self employed Painter & Decorator who can also turn his hand to Plumbing and  Electrical work. His company has just gone ltd and whatever he can't do he will have someone n the payroll who can.  All work carried out professionally and promptly and all work guarenteed. So if your house is in need of some TLC contact Pete via his website www.flawless-interiors.co.uk