Former Heath mini Ross Chisholm visits West Sussex Mini Festival

The competition between five West Sussex Clubs – Haywards Heath, Hove, Horsham, Shoreham, Crawley - and two age groups from Guernsey was intense and produced some high quality match ups throughout the day. Ross had the opportunity to meet the next generation of rugby talent – an experience that will inspire many of those present at Whitemans Green.

Heath Under 11s won their section in style (see presentation photo attached). Prizes and medals were awarded on the Clubhouse decking by Peter Bailey of Sussex RFU and Ged Wilson of Nuffield Health Haywards Heath.

Sussex RFU can be proud that all the West Sussex Clubs present on Sunday and all their dedicated volunteer coaches are working hard to produce homegrown talent. Commenting on the event, Glen Jones, HHRFC Director of Rugby said: “After all the hard work in organising an event such as this, the most rewarding aspect of the day was that so many youngsters clearly enjoyed playing rugby and developing their skills.

“The fact that they were able to see Ross Chisholm pitchside where he used to play when he was young will act as an inspiration to many of those present to try to emulate his success. Heath are grateful to Quins Rugby and Ross Chisholm for taking the time to come to Whitemans Green and give the young Heath players a role model to look up to.”

Together with their brother Ali who is playing number 15 for National 1 side Esher RFC this season, the Chisholms are showing off their skills on and off the rugby pitch and inspiring the next generation of rugby players to follow in their footsteps.