Mini's Rugby

The 2007/08 Mini Rugby Season at Guildford RFC starts on Sunday 2rd September 2007. New comers day will be Sunday 16th September 2007 at 10-45am in the Clubhouse. To those of you joining us at Broadwater Park for the first time please continue to read the following. Should you have any further questions I am happy to reply to your e-mails. Mr Clifford Wetherall

Guildford RFC Minis welcomes players from age 5 years to 12 years. The practical lower age limit is 6 although well co-ordinated rising 5s would not be turned away. Under 6's are unable to play in competitive games for insurance reasons. What is Mini Rugby A game format introduced at each age group in order that players can progress towards the 15 a-side game. The Rugby Continuum introduces those skills gradually to players through the age groups.

Under-7 Non-contact tag-rugby.
Under-8 Non-contact tag-rugby.
Under-9 Introduces tackling and unopposed scrums + line outs.
Under-10 Introduces opposed scrums + line outs.
Under-11 Introduces kicking.
Under-12 Consolidates the under-11 game.

Contacts

Minis Chairman - Clifford Wetherall
Administrator - Jon Garman
Treasurer - Bill Holwell
Training Officer - Mike Burden
Training Coordinators - Simon & Jane Burke
U12 Coach - Guy Outen
U11 Coach - Paul Meager
U10 Coach - Mike Burden
U9 Coach - Adrian Wyn-Griffiths
U8 Coach - Duncan Heyes
U7 Coach - Richard Young

Training

Sunday’s 10.30am till 12:30

Who can Play

Any boy or girl under 12 years of age. Children must play in their relevant age group. The determining age is midnight on 31st August 2007.

When is Mini Rugby played?

Every Sunday from 10:30am to 12noon every Sunday from first week in September through to last weekend in April 2007. As you can see from the fixture list we have a competitive range of fixtures and festivals as well as Triangular games. We play away at clubs and enjoy joint coaching sessions with a wide variety of local clubs. Your respective Age Group Coach will have the exact details.

What happens at a typical Coaching session?

Generally, depending on respective age group the session is broken down into the following.

Warm-up - 10 minutes
Skills Coaching - 45 minutes
Game - 20 minutes
Administration - 10 minutes

In the younger age groups this will vary.

Important Information

All the coaches have relevant RFU coaching qualifications and have been CRB checked. The club is a volunteer club. All the officers, coaches, administrators and parents who help out every Sunday do so on a completely voluntarily basis - without them there would be no club. Every 6 weeks your age group will be asked to assist in the bar/kitchen. Be prepared to be asked. We are NOT a creche. We like parents/guardians/accompanying adult to stay, watch and encourage the children during the sessions. If unable you must leave a contact number. It is absolutely essential that at the end of the session someone is there to collect the children on time Fixtures/Festivals/Triangulars There are 32 Sundays when mini rugby is played at Guildford RFC. Fixtures are played throughout the season against other clubs on a home and away basis. Festivals are where 4 or more clubs play on league basis normally to establish a winner. There are normally trophies, medals, or certificates for competitors.

There are no coaching sessions on Easter Sunday or on Sundays around Christmas/New Year depending on age-group preference.

Coaching may also be cancelled if pitches are frozen solid/waterlogged or in other extreme weather conditions. To save a wasted trip please call your coach or the Club house on 01483 416199.

Coaching will not be cancelled if it is merely cold, wet and miserable, but if it is truly horrible we will limit the session length accordingly. However, truly horrible days are surprisingly rare.

Insurance for players is provided by the club through RFU. It is advisable to check your own insurance for additional cover.

Give your child time to decide whether he/she likes mini-rugby and wants to continue before paying the subs or buying any kit. A FULLwater bottle is essential in all weather to prevent de-hydration. Please make sure your child is adequately protected from the cold.

It is possible for younger age groups to play mini rugby in trainers at the start of the season. Boots will be needed for muddy ground.

Tetanus - All players and coaches should have current tetanus cover – this is not usually a problem with school age children but if you are in any doubt please check with your GP.

Mouthguards/Gumshields - protect teeth, jaw and lips and also reduce the risk of concussion. It is advisable that all players have mouth guards that fit well. We insist on it for under-9s + above. The best are custom made by a dentist to ensure a good, comfortable fit.

Boots - Boots should fit well and be in reasonable condition. Studs must be safe. The modern 'blade' type football boots are not illegal as long as they are rubber-moulded and not sharp.

Shin-guards - Shin-guards can be worn, and are especially advisable for the front rows of the contested scrums (under-10 and above).

Club Registration and Subscription.

Please complete and return the club registration form straight away.

Subscriptions must be paid to the age group coach by 30th September 2007 .

Subscriptions for players are £60 for the first player in higher age group and then £50 for subsequent players. This applies even if oldest player is in Youth section or Senior club.

For an application form to join the mini Section please click here if you wish to become a family member as well please click here

Cheques – please make payable to Guildford RFC Minis

Please ensure players name and age group are written on reverse of cheque.

KIT - is available from the clubhouse shop at weekends and The Sports Shop, North Street, Guildford, (Near TGI Fridays). Contact telephone number 0870-0167273 or e-mail guildford@thesportsshop.com