Mini & Junior Information - What is Mini & Junior Rugby
What is Mini & Junior Rugby
Mini-rugby is the form of rugby played by children under twelve. It is played according to a number of carefully graduated sets of rules that will lead a child, year by year, into full 15-a-side rugby as a thirteen year old equipped with the skills and knowledge to play the adult game successfully and safely.
Is Rugby too rough for children?
Children in the U7 & U8 age group will learn to enjoy the game through 'Tag Rugby' where there is no physical contact and no tackling. The emphasis is on having fun, running and passing skills - all of which are the foundation of the game.
Beginning with the 'Under 9s' the coaches progressively introduce tackling, scrummaging and lineout under skilled control so that children are not exposed to a level of physical pressure that they cannot understand or cope with. At all levels of mini rugby the hand-off is strictly prohibited. Qualified coaches supervise the sessions and games to ensure that our number one priority - safety - is achieved.
What do children learn?
PHYSICALLY - sport skills, improving physical conditioning, good health habits.
PSYCHOLOGICALLY - control of emotions, development of self confidence and assurance.
SOCIALLY - co-operation within a team, and appropriate standards of behaviour.
Do girls play?
As the game is played with children of varying sizes and athletic ability there is a place in it for most children - boys and girls.
Where do you play?
Training is held at Oaklands Park in front of the club house, and starts at 10.00am, please check fixture list just in case we are playing away. Please take care when arriving and leaving as there are many vehicles as well as children in the car park. It is critical that all players warm up before exercise. This routine will be conducted at the start of each session therefore please ensure that all players are ready to start at 10.00 prompt. The club does have ample parking available at the clubhouse car park, which is off Wellington Road. In the event that the car park is full then there is space on Wellington Road, however please consider the residents, alternatively we suggest that parents park in Northgate Car Park, which is free on Sundays.
Equipment
Please ensure that your child has all the necessary protective equipment. Lead coaches will provide guidance in this area but it is strongly recommended that all children at all age groups wear mouth-guards. Head protection and body armour is also advised for players in teams from U9 upwards due to game being full contact. The Studs of players' boots must conform with the IRB Specification which details that the stud should be metal and conical in design. Replacement studs can be purchased from the clubhouse between 10.00 and 12.30. Moulded rubber multi-studded soles are acceptable provided they have no sharp edges or ridges.
Chichester RFC has an established partnership with Game Set & Match as the clubs preferred supplier of all equipment i.e. shirts, shorts, socks, they are able to advise parents on the suitable equipment. Game Set & Match contact details are as follows:-
Unit 1, Beaver Trade Park
Quarry Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 8NY
Tel: 01243 538800
Email: info@gsam.co.uk
Additional Information
We will endeavour to keep you involved at all times but please do not hesitate to ask any questions that you have to the coaching team responsible for your child's age group.
Throughout the season there are a number of fund raising events that require your participation, Quiz Night, Race Night, VP Lunch, these serve as great opportunities to meet other parents and enjoy the social side of this great game. They are also crucial to the club as a means to raising funds to support the development of rugby at the club and maintain the club's equipment. Your active support and involvement is much appreciated.
Mini-rugby is the form of rugby played by children under twelve. It is played according to a number of carefully graduated sets of rules that will lead a child, year by year, into full 15-a-side rugby as a thirteen year old equipped with the skills and knowledge to play the adult game successfully and safely.
Is Rugby too rough for children?
Children in the U7 & U8 age group will learn to enjoy the game through 'Tag Rugby' where there is no physical contact and no tackling. The emphasis is on having fun, running and passing skills - all of which are the foundation of the game.
Beginning with the 'Under 9s' the coaches progressively introduce tackling, scrummaging and lineout under skilled control so that children are not exposed to a level of physical pressure that they cannot understand or cope with. At all levels of mini rugby the hand-off is strictly prohibited. Qualified coaches supervise the sessions and games to ensure that our number one priority - safety - is achieved.
What do children learn?
PHYSICALLY - sport skills, improving physical conditioning, good health habits.
PSYCHOLOGICALLY - control of emotions, development of self confidence and assurance.
SOCIALLY - co-operation within a team, and appropriate standards of behaviour.
Do girls play?
As the game is played with children of varying sizes and athletic ability there is a place in it for most children - boys and girls.
Where do you play?
Training is held at Oaklands Park in front of the club house, and starts at 10.00am, please check fixture list just in case we are playing away. Please take care when arriving and leaving as there are many vehicles as well as children in the car park. It is critical that all players warm up before exercise. This routine will be conducted at the start of each session therefore please ensure that all players are ready to start at 10.00 prompt. The club does have ample parking available at the clubhouse car park, which is off Wellington Road. In the event that the car park is full then there is space on Wellington Road, however please consider the residents, alternatively we suggest that parents park in Northgate Car Park, which is free on Sundays.
Equipment
Please ensure that your child has all the necessary protective equipment. Lead coaches will provide guidance in this area but it is strongly recommended that all children at all age groups wear mouth-guards. Head protection and body armour is also advised for players in teams from U9 upwards due to game being full contact. The Studs of players' boots must conform with the IRB Specification which details that the stud should be metal and conical in design. Replacement studs can be purchased from the clubhouse between 10.00 and 12.30. Moulded rubber multi-studded soles are acceptable provided they have no sharp edges or ridges.
Chichester RFC has an established partnership with Game Set & Match as the clubs preferred supplier of all equipment i.e. shirts, shorts, socks, they are able to advise parents on the suitable equipment. Game Set & Match contact details are as follows:-
Unit 1, Beaver Trade Park
Quarry Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 8NY
Tel: 01243 538800
Email: info@gsam.co.uk
Additional Information
We will endeavour to keep you involved at all times but please do not hesitate to ask any questions that you have to the coaching team responsible for your child's age group.
Throughout the season there are a number of fund raising events that require your participation, Quiz Night, Race Night, VP Lunch, these serve as great opportunities to meet other parents and enjoy the social side of this great game. They are also crucial to the club as a means to raising funds to support the development of rugby at the club and maintain the club's equipment. Your active support and involvement is much appreciated.
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