Letterkenny RFC are looking for future International players. The new rugby season starts on Saturday 5th of September... Registration forms can be downloaded from this website.

If you our your child has an interest in rugby, why not come along and give it a try.

Letterkenny RFC Mini Section has grown massively as the popularity of rugby has increased in the country. We now field teams at all levels from Under 7 to Under 12 with full squads and a full panel of volunteer coaches.
Our focus for all players is fun, participation, life skills and sporting development.
We follow the IRFU guidelines in the Long Term Player Development pathway in attempting to give our players the very best start in their rugby careers and as much fun as possible in a safe environment.
New players are invited to join our club to make new friends and to enjoy the great sport of Rugby Union.

What do you need?
The ethos and discipline of rugby is respected worldwide, but safety is always of the highest importance. To allow your child to enjoy and partake in all aspects of training there are a few essentials that they require. Please Note:
It is a winter sport. Rugby Players are at home in the mud, rain and cold. Ensure your mini player is dressed accordingly. Layer their clothes to allow them to add or remove items during the session. Make sure they have dry clothes to change into after the session.
It is a Collision Sport. Contact is introduced at U8s. Therefore gumshields are essential and mandatory. Please ensure they are correctly fitted. Other protective gear is optional at this time:
Note: Due to the nature of the sports Coaches may engage in contact with your child from time to time, please inform the Mini Convenor if you have any concerns or questions in relation to this.
Show Respect. As a rugby player you "just get on with with it"..... Respect for team mates, opposition, coaches and referees is the backbone of any rugby club. Bad Language, back-chat and Off-ball is not tolerated and even when the referee gets it wrong....HE IS RIGHT!

Where do you belong as a player?
Mini Rugby Ages breaks are set by the Ulster Branch and are different to the other provinces. The rugby year for Ulster is from July to June. The table below will give you an indication as to the team your child belongs too.
• Born after June 30th 2003 AND before July 1st 2004 You are: U12
• Born after June 30th 2004 AND before July 1st 2005 You are: U11
• Born after June 30th 2005 AND before July 1st 2006 You are: U10
• Born after June 30th 2006 AND before July 1st 2007 You are: U9
• Born after June 30th 2007 AND before July 1st 2008 You are: U8
Notes: Some other Ulster clubs use a different age reference system which you may come across when we travel.
J8 or P8 = U12, P7 = U11, P6 = U10, P5 = U9, P4 = U8, P3 = U7

Fixtures & Training Session times:
Mini Rugby training is Saturday mornings from 9.30 to 11am for U7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12
From the end of September additional Training for U11s and U12s will take place on Wednesday evenings at the club.
Fixtures are in the process of being finalized appear on the website
Mini’s car pool for away fixtures and will meet at tobin’s service station prior to departure.
Click here for fixture list:

Communications:
Fixture updates are sent by Weekly Txts,
News and events details by email and via website, you must make sure your contact details are up to date.

We need you to get involved:
Whether or not you have played rugby, we need your help, we need help to run Key Events including: Meentycat walk 26th September, The U12s Annual Tour April 2016, Ulster Trip, Christmas Carol Service. If you would like to offer your services or have an Idea to fundraise please contact the Mini Convenor.

Membership, Online Registration & Fees
We are launching the new Online Membership registration system in the coming days – details to follow.
To register a child you need:
1. A completed online application form
2. Proof of ID (Copy of Child Birth Cert or Passport)
3. A signed Code of Conduct for Parents & Child
4. Registration Fee
If you are renewing your membership you need to:
1. Check your contact details on the Registrar Sheet on Saturday Morning
2. Complete the online membership form
3. Registration Fee.
Annual Member ship Fees are: 1 player = €50; 2 players =€90; Family Membership = €120
Non-Playing Adult = €50 - Payable online or by cheque, cash or standing order.

Forms can be completed online via the website letterkennyrfc.ie when the system goes live:
Register by the end of September for a chance to win your kit!

Player sign-in & Subs:
For health and Safety reasons, All minis playes must now be signed in to Saturday morning training sessions. 2 Euro subs are paid to the registrar which goes to funding the coffee / tea, the U12 tour and general running of the Mini section.

Key Contacts:
If you have any questions or concerns, our volunteer, qualified/trained coaching team is here to assist.
Club President: Mr Charlie Robinson: Club Chair: Mr Denis Falkner
Mini Chair: Shaun McGuinness 087 7626055: Mini Convenor: Peter Orsi 086 3800280
Mini Registrar: Andrew Stewart
U12: 087 6541478 - Jim Sweeney; Derek Plumb; Billy McKinley
U11: 086 3800280 - Peter Orsi; Andrew Speer
U10: 087 2362998 - Boyd Robinson; Paddy Bond
U9: 086 6065014 - Tom O’Brien; Jeremy Worth; Maurice Murray, Mark Langford
U8 / U7: 087 7626055 - Shaun McGuinness; Garret Farrell; Josef Dadon