UNDER 12

The scrum goes from a three man, to a five man scrum in under twelves with hooking the ball back.

Players are introduced to kicking in a game.

We start to discuss positional play and trial players in different positions that suit.

The ruck is contested in the under twelves with the ball needing to be passed out from the back of a ruck.

Training takes place on Sunday mornings between 10 and approximately 11:30.

Sessions are planned with a warm up consisting of the RFU’s recommended injury prevention exercise programme Activate.

Drills are planned and put into place focusing on particular rugby skills or game tactics. Training sessions usually end with a mini match between players to put training into game play. On match days there will be approximately 30-45 minutes of training before game play.

Matches are 12 aside with rolling substitutions.

Every player gets to play at least 50% of the match but we aim for as much game time for all the players as is possible.

There is the opportunity for the team to be involved in cup games.

We are usually involved in a cup at North Dorset towards the end of the season.

Parents are required to transport their child to matches some as far as Poole, Bournemouth or North Dorset. Lift sharing can be an option between parents.

The season runs from September until April.

New players are always welcome. Players have two weeks to trial free of charge to see if they wish to join. If a player wishes to join much later in the season there is a discount to the usual registration free.

New players are introduced to tackling gently if not previous experience and are taught how to tackle and land safely. New players are welcome to watch matches before choosing to play if they lack confidence.

Subscription fees must be paid at the start of the season or within the trial period for new players.