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Camelot Minis vs Harpenden, Sunday 5th February
FIXTURE CANCELLED
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Welcome to Hemel Hempstead Minis
The new season starts 10am Sunday 4th September 2011 and we are looking to build on some great successes last year!
Please check the CONTACT list for e-mail addresses and phone numbers. We are always looking for new players.
| Under 7s = Year 1 & Year 2 children |
Under 8s = Year 3 |
| Under 9s = Year 4 |
Under 10s = Year 5 |
| Under 11s = Year 6 |
Under 12s = Year 7 |
Come along and join in, enjoy the traditional feel of an established Rugby club with a warm and friendly touchline of parents.
CLICK ON 'THIS IS RUGBY' TO SEE THE RFU 'CORE VALUES' VIDEO
What is Minis' Rugby ?
Minis' rugby is a game with a basic rugby format that is introduced through stages. During your young career as a player all the relevant rules are introduced at each age group in order that players can progress towards the 15 a-side game. The Rugby Continuum introduces those skills gradually to players through the age groups.
- Under 7 Non-contact tag-rugby.
- Under 8 Non-contact tag-rugby.
- Under 9 Introduces tackling, uncontested scrums and line outs.
- Under 10 Introduces contested scrums and line outs.
- Under 11 Introduces kicking and 5 man contested scrums.
- Under 12 introduces the number 8 to the scrum along with 4 man contested line-outs in a 13 aside game
Who can play Minis' Rugby ?
Any boy or girl between the ages of 6 and 12. Children must play in their relevant age group. The determining age is midnight on 31st August.
When Do We Play ?
Every Sunday from 10:00am to midday starting the first Sunday in September through to the last Sunday in April. Some older groups may introduce the odd evening session (see coaches for details). As you can see from the fixture list, we have a competitive range of fixtures and festivals, as well as Triangular games both away and at home. Your respective Age Group Coach will have the exact details.
What happens in a typical session ?
Generally, depending on respective age group, the session is broken down into the following.
- Warm-up - 10 minutes
- Skills Coaching - 45 minutes
- Game - 30 minutes
This will vary between age groups
Important information
The Club is a volunteer club. All the officers, coaches, administrators and parents who help out every Sunday do so on a completely voluntary basis, without them there would be no club.
We are NOT a crèche. In adherence with RFU regulations, we expect parents / guardians / accompanying adults to stay, watch and encourage their children during the sessions. If unable you must leave a contact number and nominate a responsible parent within the age group your child plays as a precaution. It is absolutely essential that at the end of the session someone is there to collect the children.
Coaching will not be cancelled if it is merely cold, wet and miserable, but if it is truly horrible we will limit the session length accordingly. However, truly horrible days are surprisingly rare.
Insurance for players is provided by the Club through the RFU, this is included in your membership fees.
Give your child time to decide whether he/she likes Mini-Rugby and wants to continue before paying the subs or buying any kit. We recommend two sessions before you commit.
The Good Spectator’s code
Young rugby players are impressionable and their behaviour will often reflect that of adults around them. In Rugby Union we welcome spectators on our touchlines who embrace the ethos of the game as one of fun, enjoyment and skill development. See the RFUs Spectator and Parent Code of Conduct below:
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