UNDER 9

The children start tackling but no scrummaging rucking or mauling. Gum shields are required to play.

The focus for this age group will be:

• How to fall safely and correctly
• How to tackle and be tackled safely
• Running forward and using the width of the pitch
• Passing in both directions
• Playing as a team

Training takes place on Sundays 10-12, there is no midweek training for this group.

Matches take place on Sundays between 10:00 and 12:00 instead of training where scheduled.

All matches are “friendly” against a range of teams in the region, travel beyond an hour is kept to a minimum. Matches are seven a side with rolling subs, we actively encourage everyone to get plenty of game time.

The season runs from September until May.

New players are always enthusiastically welcomed and are encouraged to attend a couple of training sessions before any commitment is made to be sure they enjoy the game.

The start of the season is a great time to learn the new skills for each age-group and get to know team-mates but new faces later in the season are just as welcome.

Half-registration fees apply for players joining after Christmas.

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