FOLKESTONE RFC
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Click here if you want to read all about the rules of Mini
Rugby in England
WHAT IS MINI-RUGBY?
Boys
and girls aged 6 to 12 play Mini-Rugby,
under the guidelines of the Rugby Football Union (RFU). It introduces
youngsters to the skills of
HOW IS IT PLAYED?
Mini-Rugby
is played in 12-month age groups. Age is calculated from 1st September
of each year.
Under-7
(Year 2) and Under-8 (Year 3): non-contact Mini TAG Rugby
is played, with players
wearing tag belts. The
accent is on free movement, passing the ball and supporting teammates.
5-7 players per team.
Under-9 (Year 4): tackling and uncontested (no pushing) 3-man scrums
are introduced. 9 players per team. Uncontested 2-man line outs introduced
Under-10 (Year 5): contested 3-man scrums and contested 2-man
line outs are introduced. 9 players per team.
Under-11 (Year 6) and Under-12 (Year 7): played in teams of 12 with a 5-man
scrum, 4-man line-out and a full back. Kicking the ball from the hands
and place-kicking are
introduced. This is called Midi-Rugby, and prepares players for the transition to
15-a-side JUNIOR RUGBY at Under-13 (Year 8).
Fly
hacking the ball on the ground, hand-offs
and fend-offs are NOT allowed.
Players
can start at any age, and at any time during the season. We operate a squad
system, rather than playing 'set' teams. New players don't feel ‘out
of it’ and are able to pick up the essentials of the game at their own pace.
Everyone gets the chance to play in matches.
On
average two Sundays out of three are given over to training and coaching.
Friendly home or away matches are played on the remaining Sundays throughout
the season, and are seen as an extension of coaching (there are no leagues in
Mini-Rugby). During the season we take part in Mini-Rugby Festivals, playing in
competitions against other
WHEN AND WHERE DO WE MEET?
We
meet every Sunday morning, September to May, from 10.00 to 12.00 noon at the
Folkestone RFC Ground (400m south of the A20 roundabout at
Families
and friends are welcome to stay during training, and we hope you will come
along and give your children plenty of support at matches. The clubhouse has
modern changing rooms, toilets and shower facilities and a large, comfortable
upstairs lounge where players and their families can relax afterwards, and buy
drinks and snacks. Sunday is allocated to the younger members of the club and
they are allowed into the bar to play pool and watch the large screen tv
(usually devoted to WWF?????). For the sake of the children the clubhouse is NO SMOKING on
Sunday mornings until
WHAT DO WE WEAR?
Team
shirts are provided for matches. Players need to supply white shorts, rugby
socks and football boots. For training sessions, any rugby shirt or tee shirt,
shorts and football boots (trainers when the ground is hard). Gumshields (mouth
guards) are a must and a wise precaution as are shin guards. In colder weather
we advise wearing a sweatshirt or warm tracksuit and at least one extra tee
shirt. Players can get very wet, muddy and cold in the winter so always
bring a towel and a change of dry clothing !!!. Children must change before
going up into the bar!!!!! There are hot showers at the club.
Training
tops, rugby shirts, socks, white shorts, tee shirts, gumshields, second-hand
boots, studs and other kit can be bought from the Club Shop in the clubhouse.
Clothing easily gets mixed up: each item should be clearly marked with
the player's name.
Membership
is for one year, 1st September-31st August. There are a number of tariffs as
follows:
Parents/Carers
and 1 child - £45
Parents/Carers
and 2 children - £65
Parents/Carers
and 3 children - £85
Parents/Carers
and unlimited children within the immediate family - £125 (this includes player
membership for parents/carers.
You must be a paid-up member to be eligible
for selection for matches, and to be covered by the Club's accident insurance
(the cost of which is included in the subscription).
Parents
can now enjoy the Club socially all year round and there's the additional
benefit of being able to hire the clubhouse's roomy facilities for private
parties, receptions or functions at special rates.
We
invite everyone to participate in what is a very friendly club – don’t just
drop off children on a Sunday and disappear – stay and watch; you will
enjoy it !!
WHOM DO WE CONTACT?
KARINA
O’DONNELL and IAN FELL, our Mini-Rugby Co-ordinators, can
usually be found around the Club on Sunday mornings. Individual coaches will be happy to provide
information and answer your questions on Sunday mornings at the Club.
THE RFU CODES OF CONDUCT
PLAYERS' CODE
Play for fun. Play
by the Rules and Laws Of The Game.
Don't argue with the referee.
Control
your temper.
Never give up Be a
good sport. Be fair.
Improve your skill. Don't
be selfish. Don't show off.
COACHES' CODE
Be reasonable. Get the right equipment
and facilities.
Teach them to play by the Rules and Laws Of The Game.
Avoid mismatches.
Don't favour
your best players.
Never condemn. Being coached
should be fun too.
Give your voice a rest.
Be generous with praise.
Good coaching means they run with the ball. Doctor knows best.
It's your players who matter - not their won/lost record.
PARENTS' AND SPECTATORS' CODE
Never force a child to play rugby especially if
he/she feels unwell.
Always remember children play rugby for their
enjoyment not yours.
Encourage your child to play by the Rules and Laws
Of The Game.
Teach your child that victory isn't everything.
Never yell at a player for making a mistake.
Applaud good play by either team.
Encourage your child to improve his/her skills
through coaching.
Stay off the pitch.
Don't abuse anyone (especially the referee).
In line with many other East Kent Clubs - but
unfortunately not all within