The Dubai Exiles are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees, volunteers and members are equally valued and respected. We are determined that the Dubai Exiles will be a great place to work or volunteer.
AGM (2019)
In accordance with the Club Constitution and the CDA, the following roles on the Dubai Exiles Rugby Club committee will be available at this year’s AGM (AGM to take place at the Dubai Exiles Clubhouse at 7.30pm on Saturday 16th November as approved by the CDA (Community Development Authority).
The Dubai Exiles are already in discussions on a number of these positions which will need to be secured by voting at the AGM, but we would love to see and understand who else is keen to help drive the Exiles forwards.
Closing date for applications is September 12th 2019. Applications submitted after this date will not be eligible for consideration.
Honorary Chairperson
The role of the Chairperson is to provide the vision, leadership and business management skills to develop the club for the benefit of all. They are required to form and lead a committee that ensures all elements of the club run safely, smoothly and within budget…
Nominee: Robin Riding
In 2003, my family and I moved to Dubai from Mauritius. It was a big move as we were living on the beach there and had a wonderful life. My sons Josh and Chris were 12 and 8 at the time.
Rugby has always been my passion, having played it at a reasonable level in school and the military.
In 2004, we joined the Exiles, both my sons playing in their respective age groups. It was very apparent to my wife Jill and I that we were going to spend a lot of our social life at this special club. Our previous Chairman, Mike Wolff, coached my young son, and we became regulars at both fixtures and training…
Honorary Vice Chairperson
The Vice–Chairperson acts as the Deputy at the Chairperson’s discretion and accordingly has two distinct functions: an Executive role and an Ambassador role…
Nominee: Andy Williams
Rugby has been an integral part of my life as long as I can remember as my father was a life long member of our home club. In the last 30 years I have lived in 7 countries and one of my first priorities was to join a rugby club as I believe that it’s the best and fastest way to meet a group of like-minded souls. When I lived in China in the 90s rugby was just emerging but ex-pat rugby consisted of the odd game of touch – a group of like minded souls decided to move this forward and we founded that is now the largest expat rugby club in China. I was proud to have been part of that and would be keen to bring this entrepreneurial spirit to a role within Dubai Exiles..
Honorary Treasurer
With the recent appointment of a full time General Manager the role of Honorary Treasurer at DERFC is primarily to ensure management oversight and compliance within the Club’s financial world…
Men’s Rugby Director
The Men’s Rugby Director the link between the administration of the club and the members of the men’s rugby section. The role of the Director is to represent the views of the players within the section, and to contribute to the development of the club through providing advice and guidance to the wider committee (and where appropriate coaching staff) from a player’s perspective…
Mini & Youth Rugby Director
The Mini & Youth Director is the link between the administration of the club and the members of the mini & youth section. The role of the Director is to represent the views of the players and parents within the section, and to contribute to the development of the club through providing advice and guidance to the wider committee (and where appropriate coaching staff) from a player’s perspective…
Nominee: Cindy Mitchell
I am part of a Rugby Family all of whom are unashamedly Northampton Saints supporters! My husband has been involved with the game for more than 30 years and my youngest son joined the Old Northamptonians RFC as an U5’s player – where I became the Club Treasurer. When we relocated to Dubai, five years ago, finding a Rugby Club was a key objective – we joined the Dubai Exiles in 2014 and have enjoyed every moment of it. I was an age group Manager for our U13’s and then U14’s (often seen out and about with my camera taking match pictures) and now look forward to a wider challenge within the Club…
Cricket Director
The Cricket Director is the link between the administration of the club and the members of the cricket section. The role of the Director is to represent the views of the players within the section, and to contribute to the development of the club through providing advice and guidance to the wider committee (and where appropriate coaching staff) from a player’s perspective…
Netball Director
The Netball Director is the link between the administration of the club and the members of the netball section. The role of the Director is to represent the views of the players within the section, and to contribute to the development of the club through providing advice and guidance to the wider committee (and where appropriate coaching staff) from a player’s perspective…
Touch & Vets Rugby Directors
The Touch & Vets Rugby Director is the link between the administration of the club and the members of those two respective sections. The role of the Director is to represent the views of the players within their sections, and to contribute to the development of the club through providing advice and guidance to the wider committee (and where appropriate coaching staff) from a player’s perspective…
Social Director
The role of the Social Director is a critical one at Dubai Exiles RFC, hence its position on the Club Committee. The Social Director’s priority is to engender a culture of club wide and section specific social activity, designed to help bind the club together for existing members and to provide a welcoming and warm social environment for new and prospective members…
Nominee: Gavin Nel
Sponsorship Director
The role of the Sponsorship Director is a critical one at Dubai Exiles RFC hence its position on the Club Committee. Sponsorship is one of the two main financial lifelines at the Club, the other being membership subscriptions.
