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Welcome to New Milton & District Minis
Laurence Doll (Chair of Minis): laurence.doll@fusint.com | 07976352104
Martyn Cooper (Minis Fixtures Secretary): hollycottage.163@btinternet.com | 07779 006165
The following are the contacts for the various Minis age groups
Age Group - Head Coach - Tel - Manager - Tel
U12 - Dave Brown - 07909 930 419 - Debbie Clarke - 07718 808 507
U11 - Laurence Doll - 07976 352 104 - Pamela Crawford - 07811 289 227
U10 - Giles Marriage - 07891 554860 - Emma Bailey - 07866 584 184
U9 - Graham Cheale- 07885 957 239 - Vanessa Syms - 07971 479 676
U8 - David Duffin - 07786 934 207 - Tracey Goodwin - 07517 603 222
INTRODUCTION TO NEW MILTON & DISTRICT MINIS
New Milton & District RFC runs a thriving minis section with separate player squads and coaching teams for each age group from under 7 to under 12. There are over 190 players registered to play in the Minis section. We are always keen to welcome new members. We are happy to allow players to come along on a trial basis for 3 weeks before they are required to formally join the club, so if you and your child are interested, come down to the club or speak to the relevant age group manager or coach above. If you are planning to come and join us after September, we’d love to see you and your child, but please check the fixture list in case we are away!
According to the RFU regulations players learn the game according to modified formats, which are designed to allow children to build gradually to the full International Rugby Board Rules. Under 7s and 8s play a fast flowing, non-contact format known as “tag” rugby with the U7s playing 4-aside and the U8s, 7-a-side. From under 9s different aspects of contact rugby are introduced and the number of players in a team is gradually increased to 13 by the time they reach U12.
Training and matches take place on Sunday mornings between 10am and 12 noon from the first Sunday of September until the end of April. It is a requirement of the club that all players are accompanied by a responsible adult during participation in training and matches. It is advisable for U7 and U8 children to wear and older ages must wear a gum shield in training and during matches. Those in the scrum are advised to wear a scrum hat. Always bring sufficient liquids to drink, both at training and matches (Small sips and often).
During the year, especially early in the season, many sessions are devoted to training which allows the coaches to spend time developing a wide variety of rugby skills, teamwork and camaraderie amongst the players. In addition, all age groups participate in fixtures against local clubs, festivals organized by New Milton & District and other rugby clubs and the highly prestigious Hampshire tournament.
All coaches are registered with the club and subject to police checking via the Criminal Records Bureau. Please contact the Child Safeguarding officer Clare Donnelly on 07886 539 883, with any child safeguarding or welfare issues.
Everybody working at the club, whether coaching or in the clubhouse, is a volunteer and more help is always welcomed and required. There are about 25 volunteers working to let the children play on a Sunday. If you would like to assist in any aspect of the club, please speak to any of the managers or coaches. Our aim is to encourage as many parents as possible to actively participate in the running of the club during the season. New Milton & District RFC does not provide a crèche for parents to simply drop off their children. New Milton & District RFC offers a host of opportunities for parents to get involved in supporting the coaching team, taking part in social events and most importantly the support of the teams on the pitch. Social events are held on a regular basis and offer an opportunity to mix with a new group of friends in a relaxing environment.
If you require any further information then please contact Derek Johnston, Chairman of the Minis on 07811 960 789 or derek.johnston007@btinternet.com
MEMBERSHIP & REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
To register a child to play for New Milton & District RFC you will need to:
•Complete a Rugby Football Union Youth Player Registration form for each player. Blank forms are available at the club on Sunday mornings in the shop or via the age group manager. They are also available online in the Documents section.
•Provide 2 passport sized photos of your child, with their name and date of birth written on the back of the photos.
•A membership application form can also be obtained from the age group manager or the shop.. The current membership cost can be found in the documents section.
•Once completed please return the registration forms and photos to the Youth Registration Secretary who will normally be in the clubhouse on Sunday mornings or to your age group manager.
Membership and registration will entitle your child to play for the club, register them with the Hampshire and the English RFU and provide insurance protection against serious injury.
For any registration queries please contact the Youth Registrar:
Terry Donnelly (Youth Registration Sec)
H: 01590 682880
M: 07855 458766
E: clairedonnelly2007@btinternet.com
Updated Nick Olsen August 2011
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