Farnborough Under 9's

After a successful year in Under 8’s we move up into Under 9’s ready to undertake our first season of contact rugby. The emphasis very much remains on inclusion and enjoyment. This can be a demanding year with the step up from tag rugby not to be underestimated. The key aspect this year is to build the childrens’ confidence and to ensure they understand that contact rugby is both safe and fun.

Whilst children will be encouraged and cajoled into tackling and contact, each child will be allowed to develop at their own rate and at any time any child will have the option of observing rather than participating to help build their confidence. It should be noted however in the interests of safety and fairness to the other players, tournament squads will be chosen from players that have shown both the confidence and temperament for contact rugby during training. Hopefully this ‘carrot’ will give all of our players a goal to aim for.

Currently we have a strong and competitive squad of 20 players and are always looking to grow. All players, of any standard are welcome to come along and train with us for a few weeks before deciding to make a commitment. We aim to ensure that where needed, one-to-one tuition will be provided to make sure that basic skills and contact play are brought up a level whereby any child can play in a safe environment with the more experienced members of our squad.

Coaching:

We will continue to expand upon the basics such as evasion, handling and decision making and begin to add increased emphasis on;

• Tackling - from the front, side and rear
• Contact skills – rucking and mauling
• Positional awareness - in both offence and defence
• Set plays through uncontested 3 man scrummages and line-outs
• Understanding of the Laws of Contact Rugby

In addition we will also work on group skills, and in particular the differences between forward and back play with a rotation to ensure all children get to experience all positions on the field.

Please remember to bring the appropriate equipment and clothing for the conditions. Scrum caps and body armour are optional but gum-shields are mandatory and boots with proper aluminium rugby safety studs should be worn. Tracksuit bottoms must not have any zips!

Finally, Farnborough Rugby Club is very much a family orientated club and aside from the playing side we have a vibrant club-house for parents and children alike with events throughout the year.

Head Coach
Paul Pople 01252 663916

Coaches
David Arnot
Dean Weston
Philip Eichmann

Manager
Debbie Pienaar

Training Sunday 10am - 12 noon – Look forwards to seeing you there!!