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What?

An introduction to mini rugby for all primary school aged children.  This will be fun games and exercise with a rugby ball focusing on passing and catching.

 

Where?

Moortown Rugby Club

Moss Valley

Leeds

LS17 7NT

 

When?

10:30 to 11:30

 

Rugby calendar 2024 / 2025

10:30 Sunday 8th September – rugby fun day / Family subscription to Moortown RUFC  / player registration with RUFC

8th September to 20th October - Autumn term rugby

27th October to 3rd November – Half term break – no rugby

10th November to 15th December - Autumn term rugby

22nd December to 5th January – Christmas break – no rugby

12th January to 9th February– Spring term rugby

16th February to 23rd February – Half term break no rugby

2nd March to 30th March – Spring term rugby

6th April to 20th April – Easter break no rugby (possible rugby tour)

27th April to 25th May – Summer term rugby

1st June – rugby finished for the summer

 

Dear Parents / Guardians,

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Mini Rugby proved to be a roaring success in 2023/24 as we have got the Acorns back up and running at Moortown Rugby Club.    We have seen a real mini rugby community start to grow as more and more families join us each week.  We will look to compound this success in the 2024/25 season.  This is an introduction to rugby so somewhere between "rugby tots" and playing mini junior rugby.  No experience is necessary and all primary school age kids are welcome.  As confidence grown, for the players (and the coaches) we may try and introduce some games against other clubs for those that are ready for this.

 

Each session will be an hour starting at 10:30. All sessions will be outdoors braving the elements, so kids and parents should wrap up warm and be happy getting muddy.  

 

Please invite primary school age family and friends to join us! 

 

We have seen the demand for mini rugby at Moortown is massive and so now the ‘Acorn Committee’ is working hard, planning for the new season in September 2024.  The aim will be to maintain the rugby academy for all those under 6 and get some age group teams up and running to play against other Yorkshire clubs.  In order to achieve this we will obviously need community volunteers for organising and coaching.  

 

If you are interested and planning to attend please email us at acorns@moortownrufc.com with some basic contact details just so we have an idea of numbers for planning.

 

Many thanks,

 

Tim L

 

FAQ’s

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 Will the sessions be on if it’s raining?

As long as it is safe the sessions will run in the rain, wind, snow…and sunshine.  

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What should the kids wear?

Ideally football or rugby boots as the sessions will be on grass.  Trainers that you don’t mind getting muddy or wellies will be slippy but will be ok.  Gloves and hats if it is cold and waterproof layers if it is wet but the kids will be doing lots of running so really it’s the parents who need to wrap up.

Plans are in place to start making Moortown branded kit available for those that wish to purchase it.

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What’s the cost?

To become a member of Moortown RUFC, which means you are covered by the insurance when on the premises, there is a £50 annual family membership which covers all immediate family members.  We know that children can change there mind about joining in so please take some time to make sure it is something you will make use of, but if you are using the facilities at Moortown regularly then we ask you to buy a family membership for you and your child(ren).  Your family membership will give you discount at the bar.

There will be no charge for the mini acorns and for these sessions you can just turn up when you are available.

For the age grade teams , once we start to arrange games against other clubs then there will be an annual subscription cost to cover expenses including kit, meals and other costs.

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Do parents have to stay for the sessions?  

Due to the age of the children please can the adult who brings the children stay on site at Moortown RUFC.   Hot and cold drinks and refreshments will be available from the bar.  Players meals will be provided when there are matches.

 

How do I contact Moortown Rugby Academy?  

There is a community WhatsApp group called Moortown RUFC Acorns.  Please request access and messages on training and other news will be sent on this.

The email address is acorns@moortownrufc.com

Instagram is @moortownrufc_acorns 

As age grade teams start to be involved in matches we will use the Spond app to monitor player availability.

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Mini rugby remains a no contact sport up until the age of 9.  This is described below:

 

Mini Rugby (U6-U12)

Mini rugby is designed to introduce children to the basics of the game in a safe environment, and in line with their physical abilities and at their own pace — letting them run, chase, throw, catch and learn teamwork. Boys and girls play together on an equal footing. The club runs teams based on school years - this relates to a child’s age on the 1st September and the child remains in that age group for their youth rugby career.

U6, U7 &U8

 

These groups play non-contact “tag” rugby. The main aim is to develop the basic skills such as passing the ball backwards, catching a pass, running into space and of course, scoring tries. The players wear a belt with 2 velcro tags. A tackle is made when the opposition pull one of the tags off the ball carriers belt and calls “tag”. Once the ball carrier has been tagged they must attempt to stop immediately and pass the ball to another team member before reclaiming their tag, re-attaching it then continue with the game. There is no contact, tackling, scrums, line outs or kicking.