What parents and players need to know
What is mini rugby?
What do you need to start playing?
What will you need in a few weeks?
What are the costs involved?
The Good Players Code
The Good Parents Code
Coaching policy
A typical Sunday will see the squad meeting at The Haberden (the name of the ground in Bury) at 10:00am for a session combining drills (designed to really build the skill base) and some competitive games against a visiting team such as Newmarket or Ely. The session is then finished up with a warm-down period and team talk, and is usually complete by 12 noon.
What is mini rugby?
Mini rugby is a fun and exciting game suitable for boys and girls form 5 to 11. We play Tag Rugby for the Under 7’s and 8’s with the Under 9’s, 10’s, 11’s and 12’s playing contact. This version of the game is part of the recognized RFU Continuum for Mini-Rugby, and games (both home and away) are arranged with many clubs throughout East Anglia.
Rugby is a simple game and as long as you follow a few easy rules you will have fun, play safe and enjoy your time at Bury Rugby Club.
All training sessions start promptly at 10am. On match days the game will follow training. Each training session will last approximately 1½ to 2 hours and it is expected that all players will listen to the coaches, learn new skills and play as a team. Any player misbehaving can expect to visit the sin bin (parents are not immune!). This way everyone will benefit from a well structured session.
What do you need to start playing?
Trainers, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, lots of enthusiasm.
What will you need in a few weeks?
You will need to register with the club to qualify for the insurance cover supplied by the RFU. Kit is available from the club shop. For contact rugby you will need a mouth guard and boots with kite marked studs.
What are the costs involved?
Family membership costs £60 for the first child and £20 thereafter for any further children
The Good Players Code
In rugby union, as a young player, you should:
- Play because you want to do so, not to please coaches or parents
- Remember skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game
- Be attentive at all training/coaching sessions
- Work equally hard for yourself and your team and both will benefit
- Recognize good play in ALL players on your team and by your opposition
- Be a sportsman – win or lose
- Play to the laws of the game and accept, without question, all the referee’s decisions
- Control your emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team-mates, opponents, or match officials IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
- Treat all players, as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of any player
The Good Parents Code
Do
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Show respect for officals and other players
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Encourage in your support
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Be courteous to all
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Applaud good play
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Verbally support in a proactive manor
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Remember victory is not everything
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Children are playing for their own enjoyment
- Enjoy the day and transmit that enthusiasm to the players
Do Not
- Do not force your child to play
- Do not stray onto the pitch at any time
- Do not verbally abuse match officials - remember they are volunteers
- Do not verbally abuse players or other spectators
- Do not use bad language
- Do not threaten or intimidate
- Do not become involved in physical aggresion
- Do not do anything which is likely to offend by way of insult, humiliation or discrimination
Last updated 16 Oct 2008
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