So what are the changes from U7 to U8
Bigger pitch
6-a-side
Turnover ball on the 7th tag
Knock Ons
This year we are going to be really focused on building our squad through team work and team ethic and we will be really encouraging this throughout the year. Details of the some extra team events can be found further below. We also have a few events planned for the parents and carers too.

In addition to the team ethos, each week we will also focus on the RFUs Core Values, as they are also important to us as a team and club
Teamwork.
Respect.
Enjoyment.
Discipline.
Sportsmanship.

It won't be long until we start festival season, so can we please have your availability for the festivals noted below.

We are hoping to support the 1st Team on a Saturday for one game in the season and then at the next home training session we will have 1-2 first team players helping us at training. We are reviewing the fixtures and will try and confirm soon.

We also wanted to let you know about our communication plan for the year as it is really important you know when and how we will be advising you of what is going on and how you can get in touch with us. We will be handing out monthly newsletters at training with information about the forthcoming month, weekly e-newsletters via Mail Chimp direct to your inbox and regular updates via the Slack App (we can re-send / send the details for this). We can always be emailed Beccsrugby10.11@gmail.com or contacted on Slack

Finally don't forget to arrive for training at 10.20 so we can get tag belts on and get the kids kicking and throwing the rugby balls to each other before we start. (Adults might even find time to grab a coffee)
FESTIVALS
Can we please have your availability for the following festivals. Please note where possible & numbers permitting, we will try to have home training sessions during festivals.
30/09 Warlingham Festival
07/10 Foxbury Festival
14/10 Bromley Festival
04/11 Sidcup Festival
SARACENS FESTIVALS

As per the last few years we have an opportunity to attend some festivals at the Allianz Park (Saracen's home ground) and then watch the 1st XV in action. We have to pay for this experience (as we are getting to watch a match), with tickets roughly costing £15 child (inc festival) £20 adult - exact prices to be confirmed nearer the time. If you would like to attend (provisionally) then please let Andy and Cheryl know

27th Oct vs Leicester Tigers – U7/8 Work Rate & Honesty Festival
16th Feb vs Leicester Tigers – U7/8 Discipline & Humility Festival
6th Apr vs Newcastle Falcons – U7/8 Saracens: Core Values Festival
SEPTEMBER
A quick view of the month ahead
2nd - New season starts
9th - Home training
16th - Home training & bring a friend day - please try and bring a friend to come and sample rugby*
23rd - Home training
30th - Warlingham Festival / Home Training

*This is free for the friend(s) to attend
PARENT HELP / BUDDING COACHES

The u8s are responsible for organising this years Christmas Party for the Micros-u8s. If anyone would like to help in organising this, please let the Coaches/Cheryl know.

Likewise, if you are interested in helping the u8s in general or are interested in assisting the coaches, please speak to us.

TEAM EVENTS 2018/19

Please let Andy and Cheryl know if you can attend any of the below, we need to start getting numbers together.
16th September - Bring a friend day, meet a Saracens Academy Player (TBC) and head to the clubhouse. The coaches will be in the clubhouse after training and would like to have a chat with players and parents about the year ahead.

21st October - Adventure Golf. After training we will be having a team competition the the Adventure Golf course behind the club house

11th November - Trampoline Park. After the away training at Darts we will be heading to the Trampoline Park at Orpington or Blue Water for some bouncing fun

16th December - Christmas Party. The Micros - U8 Christmas Party will be in the afternoon, with a chance to meet Father Christmas (3pm - 5pm TBC)

27th January - Clip n' Climb. After away training at Sevenoaks we will head to Tobnridge and have a fun afternoon at Clip n Climb, climbing a variety of climbing walls

10th February - Lunch & England v France. After training we will head into West Wickham for some lunch and then head back to the club to watch England thrash France.

31st March - footgolf. After training we will head out on the footgolf course behind the club for a fun competition

26th - 28th/29th April - Minis TOUR. THE event in the social calendar. Details will be released in October, with a deposit due around the same time

5th May - Picnic. After the fun day and awards we will have a team picnic to celebrate the end of the season

21st June - 23rd June or 28th - 30th June Beccs Minis Camping

19th July - 21st July Beccs U8 Camping
FUN FOR THE ADULTS

Saturday 22nd September - Race Night (further details below)
Friday 19th October - Curry Night
Saturday 1st December - Christmas Meal
Saturday 2nd February - Watch England v Ireland @ The Club
Friday 10th May - End of Season Curry Night
Saturday 6th July - Beccs Summer Ball
Please let Andy or Cheryl know if you would like to attend any of the above

Beccehamian Memberships for 2018/19

Mini’s & Juniors

• Micros U3-U6s = £50
• Mini Section U7s - U11s, and Junior Section U12s - U16s
Family membership Single Child = £95
Family membership 2+ Children = £120

Due to the new GDPR regs that came in force earlier this year, we’re all required to complete new membership forms. The new form has already been emailed out & they will also be added to the club website. Please complete it & bring it with you during the first few training sessions in September. Don’t worry if you forget, we will have some with us for people to fill in. If you have any queries please either email beccsmembership@gmail.com or speak to Cheryl.