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Welcome - You have come to a thriving club where players from the age of U7
through to U12 are introduced to rugby in a safe, friendly and controlled manner
through the mini’s section before entering the junior section comprising players
from U13 through to U17. Our overall aim is to teach players the basic ball and
playing skills, working very much as a team and sharing the enjoyment of this
increasingly popular sport. For the smaller players, the over-riding objective
is for them to be able to play and develop safely, enjoy themselves and wanting
to “come again next week”. As players progress into the junior section, the
playing skills and competition become more important and it is hoped the players
will want to continue to play into their adult life and play for the senior
club, representing Derby RFC.
What we do - Weekly coaching sessions at Haslams Lane are interspersed
with matches against other clubs, roughly every two weeks, getting more often as
the teams get older. In addition, there are several tournaments each year, where
we play not only against clubs from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and
Lincolnshire, but also much further afield.
Which team? - Players join a particular team according to their age at
1st September. For example, someone with their tenth birthday on 13th March
would be under ten on the previous September 1st, and so would join the “Under
10s”. A team therefore will have players with up to one year age difference.
When? - Coaching sessions are on Sunday's throughout the season, begin at
10.00 a.m. and end at around midday. Away matches and tournaments normally
require an earlier start, which is agreed at the time. Most junior age groups
train in mid week too, but these must be kept in line with the RFU continuum
(please ask your coach for details)
Clothing and changing - The player normally provides his/her own kit. For
an initial trial period, or where there is difficulty, the club can provide a
shirt. Please ask for a coach for clarification. During colder months, it is
imperative, especially for the younger players to have several layers of warm
clothing. Youngsters’ teeth are extremely vulnerable and the wearing of gum
shields is recommended for training but is mandatory for matches. Boots need to
have kite marked studs (not nylon), the only exception to this rule is the use
of Adidas “blades”. The club sells most of the kit a player needs. There are
showers available and players require a change of clothing to enable them to
enter the clubhouse afterwards. Please encourage your child to use these
facilities.
Coaches - Each age group has at least one trained rugby coach supervising
the training and matches. The coach is the key link between the club and the
player.
Administration - New players are encouraged to come to several coaching
sessions without any commitment. If he or she then wants to join us properly,
the player must register, through the club, with the England Rugby Football
Union. This ensures the players and club are insured and are operating within
the rules of the RFU. The registration form will also ask for details on any
health aspects, which may affect the safety and health of the player during
play. No player may play representative rugby for Derby until this has been
completed and subscriptions have been paid.
Family help - Most coaches and helpers are parents who through watching
their children play have wanted to become more a part of the coaching and to be
involved with the club. Parents are encouraged to support their child not only
on the touchline but also by helping out with minor administration, transport,
the kit and many other jobs, which need to be done by the entirely voluntary
helpers in the club.
The Clubhouse - A friendly family atmosphere is encouraged and players,
families and their friends are very welcome into the clubhouse after training or
matches. Hot snacks & meals, sweets, and beverages of all kinds are sold and, of
course, HASLAMS is open every day
Club personnel - The section has the help of many people, although more
help is always greatly appreciated, for all sorts of duties. Coaches, team
administration officers, and members of the Mini and Junior section committee,
would be glad to answer any questions you may have or respond to offers of help.
Use
of photographic materials for promotion purposes - It is the general
practice at Derby RFC to use video and still photography of matches and
training, involving both children and adult coaching staff, for promotional and
training purposes. This includes posters, web page content and media editorial.
Please complete the declaration on the club registration form to indicate your
acceptance of this practice. |
