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The Game
Mini Rugby
is the first step on the Rugby Union ladder, introducing children from the ages
of 5 – 12 to the game. The club welcomes parental involvement with the training.
In fact, most of our coaches are parents who, after playing rugby themselves have
now qualified
by attaining the WRU or RFU Preliminary Coaching Award. Most coaches have achieved Level 1 and Level 2 certifications.
Our
introduction, starting with the Under 6’s, is a fun, yet structured approach to
ball-handling skills, team building and tag rugby. From there, the Under 7’s learn
and practice honing their ball and tagging skills – achieved through weekly training
sessions, quite often in conjunction with other Mini Rugby clubs. During this year,
the kids are also introduced to competitive tagging games against other clubs. Tag
rugby advances through to the Under 8’s. This year not only continues tag training
and matches, but also introduces contact rugby which the children start the following
year.
From
Under 9 to Under 12, the children continue training and competing in full contact
rugby.
From the start of the next season, all teams from Under 7 - Under 12 will have the
opportunity of playing in a "curtain raiser" game before the senior 1st team matches.
Children are also welcome to become mascots - representing the clubat the senior
1st team matches.
The Club
Rugby is a team game both on and off the field. Our clubhouse, the hub of our training
grounds at Old Deer Park, offers a place for all members of the player’s family
to socialize before and after training. As much team and friendship building occurs
during training as it
does afterwards.
There
are no prerequisites to becoming a member of the club – including being Welsh! We
welcome children of all abilities and nationalities
and openly encourage their families
to become actively involved in the training and support of both their children and
the club.
It
is due to the unwavering support and commitment of our coaches and parents who volunteer
their time unconditionally, that the club as a whole and the individual teams are
so successful in every way possible.
Membership
to the club has a nominal cost – what Mini Rugby gives and what the kids get from
the club … is priceless!
London
Welsh club was established in 1885 and many a famous face have made their way up
the ranks to play both nationally and internationally.
Kit
Kit is sold at Greycourt and at Old Deer
Park on practice days, as well as on Saturday at 1xv games. Please pre order by
phoning Kim on her mobile 07984 173732. Kim will get the order ready for collection.
Shirts, shorts, socks and mouth guards are available.
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