Inaugural bat & trap tournament success

This Monday Bank Holiday, Canterbury Rugby Club was delighted to host an inaugural bat & trap tournament organised by Verum Financial with sponsors Shepherd Neame and Burgess Hodgson,  to raise funds for the Kent  MS Therapy Centre. Attended by over 300 people in the glorious sunshine, teams were entered to play for the tournament cup and fiercely contested the prize. Attendees enjoyed good food, good beer, and good(ish) sportsmanship.

The winning team, Clivey’s Ancient, took the spoils on the day, knocking out the Bat and Trap Committee, then beating The Handsome Brewers. Thank you to all who attended and a thank you to all those involved in organising the day. From the extremely positive feedback we have already received, it certainly looks like an annual competition to add to our diaries.

Organisers Verum said of the day –

“We were delighted to support KMSTC with organising this fantastic tournament and overwhelmed by the number of teams who elected to take part in this inaugural event. 

The added benefit of strong relations with Canterbury Rugby Club, and their willingness to be involved, certainly assisted with the overall success!

So much fun was had.  We will now learn from our experiences gained, put this knowledge to good use and endeavour to create a popular yearly fundraising event promoting both a unique local ‘pub’ game and worthy charity.”

Spencer Goddard, CEO of Kent MS Therapy Centre, said –

“Thank you to all of those that attended the inaugural Bat & Trap Tournament held to support our Charity. It was great to meet so many people and share our charities perspective and the work we are carrying out. The event allowed us to raise our profile and funds to support people living with MS in Kent. We would like to thank Verum Financial, particularly Matt Pitchacaren and Matt Carr, and in addition the fantastic Shepherd Neame and Burgess Hodgson for sponsoring the event. We look forward to the continuing development of a working relationship between Kent MS Therapy Centre and Canterbury Rugby Club and the opportunities created for us both.”

Giles Hilton, Chairman of Canterbury Rugby Club commented –

“CRFC were delighted to have been involved in a community event supporting KMSTC. Goes a long way to show that we’re not just a single sport Club and that we join happily with our Partners”