U6 - U12
Please email minichair@harlowrugby.club for more information.
Training Details:
U6, U7, U8, U9 – Sundays 9am – 10am
U10, U11, U12 – Sundays 10am – 11.30am
U10 Thursday at 6pm, U11 Friday at 6.30pm, U12 Wednesday at 6.30
The Minis Section at Harlow Rugby Union Football Club comprises seven age groups ranging from U6 to U12, currently accommodating approximately 175 young participants of both genders. Vacancies are available across all age categories for prospective members during the season, which spans from September to May.
Harlow RUFC emphasizes instilling the core values of Rugby Union in its young players, encapsulated by Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, and Sportsmanship (TREDS).
This is achieved through a child-centric approach, fundamental coaching, inclusive participation, social development, confidence building, skill acquisition, and fostering a love for the game through engaging and enjoyable activities.
Training sessions for the U6 category focus on skill development without engaging in matches. Conversely, U7 and U8 participate in non-contact tag rugby, gradually introducing elements like tackling, scrums, and rucks from the U9 level onward.
Interested children are welcome to attend any Sunday morning training session for a trial experience, with the opportunity to join for four sessions before formalizing membership and club affiliation. Should a child opt to continue playing rugby, the mandatory equipment includes rugby or football boots and a gumshield/mouthguard (required from U9), along with purchasing a complete kit through the club shop.
All coaches and assistants undergo thorough DBS checks, and multiple certified first aiders are consistently present during activities.
Click for full details: Regulation 15 – Age Grade Rugby
15.1.2 A player’s age grade is determined by their age at midnight on 31st August at the beginning of each Season and that age grade applies for the whole Season. Players must play in their own age grade unless permitted to play outside their age grade in the limited circumstances set out in these regulations. Players move to their new age grade from 1 August each Season.