Juniors and Minis
Organisation and Philosophy
The club complies with the requirement and suggestion of the
Rugby Continuum, which is the Rugby Football Union's (RFU)
guidelines for the conduct for youth rugby. We also support
the new initiatives on Child Welfare and Protection and are
working towards obtaining the sport's accreditation called
"Seal of Approval". Our sections are as follows:
Beverley RUFC Minis - U7s, U8s, U9s, U10s, U11s and U12s
Beverley RUFC Youth - U14s, U15s, U16s and U17s
BEVERLEY RUFC MINI SECTION
The Mini Section caters for children from the age of 6
through to 12. Children play in their own age groups. They
do also play 1 year above or 1 year below their own age
group. This however is monitored to ensure any disadvantage
does not become detrimental to the child.
Beverley RUFC has a thriving Mini and Junior section with
over 140 children registered. If you would like to be a
part of this thriving club, we would be delighted to welcome
any boys and girls aged from 5 to 12 who would like to join
the fun at Beverley RUFC. Beverley RUFC runs the following
age groups:
- Under 12 - Andy Franklin
- Under 11 - Rob Vaux
- Under 10 - Darren Bolton
- Under 9 - Andy Innes
- Under 8 - TBC
- Under 7 - TBC
Rugby for Under 7's and Under 8's is a non contact sport.
They play a version of rugby called 'Tag Rugby' whereby a
tackle is executed by pulling a tag from a player's belt
(tags and belts are provided).
From the Under 9's age group contact is introduced. This is
done gradually and as per the RFU's structured guidelines
within Rugby Continuum. As the children get older so the
number of players per team is increased. Matches gradually
become longer on larger pitches. Again this is as per the
RFU's Rugby Continuum. Boys and girls are allowed to play
alongside each other up to Under 12's.
Beverley Junior Section has a number of coaches, all of whom
are ex or current players who have a sound understanding of
the game. The coaches have undertaken RFU coaching courses
and are very well qualified.
At Beverley RUFC there is an emphasis on enjoyment and
coaching the children in correct techniques and skills. This
serves them where as they get older as correct technique
invariably makes up for any physical disadvantages. It also
ensures they learn how to play safely and to avoid dangerous
situations/positions.
We are also keen to ensure all children are given equal
opportunity to participate. We want each child to improve
and develop as both a person and a player. Therefore every
player is given an equal opportunity to play with
substitutes being rotated. Winning is a secondary
consideration to safety and enjoyment.
When and Where
The players meet on Sunday mornings at the ground, usually
10.00am for a 10.15am start. This will be for training or
for a match or matches. Occasionally the meet time will be
earlier if the match is away or the players are involved in
a tournament. Training lasts until approximately 11.45
(often dependant on the weather). On completion of the match
or training the players are given a light lunch in the
Clubhouse, usually a hot dog and chips or similar. A tuck
shop is also open for the purchase of very reasonably priced
sweets. All profits are put back into the Junior Section for
buying equipment etc.
The Rugby Continuum dictates the number of matches the
children can play in a season. Generally there will be
training 1 week with a match the next but this pattern is
not always followed.
The ground and Clubhouse is located as follows:[click
for directions]
Beaver Park
Norwood (go through the Lady Le Gros public house car park
and follow the sign)
Beverley
HU17 9HT
Tel: 01482 870306
Requirements and Cost
There is an Annual membership charge of £10 per child. On
joining your child will need 2 passport-sized photographs.
This is a legal requirement to register your child as a Club
member and is necessary to comply with Child Protection
requirements. The Club has an appointed Child Protection
Officer who ensures all guidelines are followed.
In addition to the annual membership
charge, Subs are required to be paid. This is paid in, in
part payments of £25 each September and January of the
season, making a total of £50 subs paid each season.
Kit and Equipment
Initially all a young player needs is some basic playing
kit. This can consist of a shirt (generally rugby shirts are
best as they are less likely to rip), a pair of shorts or
tracksuit bottoms and some boots or training shoes. Training
shoes are generally OK at the start of the season but as the
ground gets muddier then they will need some boots. The Club
will provide shirts for all matches and tournaments. We
request that all members purchase the Club shorts and socks
at cost price, to be worn for matches. We have a Club Kit
shop were socks, shorts, training jackets, gum shields etc.
can be purchased at reasonable prices.
Especially in the winter months it is important for the
young player to keep warm. There is no problem in them
training or playing in tracksuit bottoms instead of shorts
if it keeps them warmer (and as long as you don't mind them
getting muddy or torn) and any other clothing required to
keep dry and warm (so far as possible). We would much rather
your child wear clothing to keep them warm and happy rather
than the standard shirt and shorts. Hot showers are
available if required.
Conduct
As stated the Club has a Child Protection Officer who
ensures all requirements by law are met.
Beverley RUFC Junior Section has an anti-bullying policy,
which helps to ensure that children are happy at the Club.
Any action, physical, verbal or psychological, which
threatens the happiness of any child is totally unacceptable
and contrary to the ethos of Beverley Junior Section. On the
very rare occasions inappropriate action is revealed the
Coaches will take positive action to ensure it stops and
there is no reoccurrence.
The Club also supports the concept of fair play and respect
for match officials, other players and spectators. To that
end we encourage good sportsmanship and respect for others.
Photographs
The Annual Membership form has a section for Photograph
Consent. On occasions we submit press reports to the local
papers regarding the Club in general or specific reports on
matches the teams have played in. We may also submit a team
photo or action photo from the game. All photo's are in a
purely rugby setting and their purpose is to promote the
game and give the children some publicity. The form gives
your consent for such photographs to be taken and is a
requirement of current child welfare guidelines.
Medical
Please make sure any medical conditions or needs are brought
to the attention of a Club Coach or official. If children
require any inhaler or medication then they should ensure it
is readily available. Any medication must be
self-administered.
General
We are always keen to attract new players. We are a friendly
club that aims to give a young player every opportunity to
improve and develop. If your child is interested in playing
please feel free to give one of the coaches a ring. Parents
are more than welcome to stay and watch the training or
matches. Usually the Clubhouse is open for tea/coffee and
bacon sandwiches.
We are also always keen to attract new coaches. If you are
interested in learning more about the game and/or getting
involved in coaching then please speak to one of the people
below. The RFU hold courses for people who want to become
involved in coaching rugby. The courses cater for all levels
of experience and knowledge of the game and begin for people
who have no prior knowledge or experience of rugby union. If
you need further details or wish to discuss matters please
give one of us a ring, call either Andy Ellis, Tel 07960 203743 or Andy Innes, Tel 01482 873034.
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BEVERLEY RUFC YOUTH SECTION
Beverley RUFC has many of the players currently in the Youth
Section who have progressed through the mini section. We
are always keen to attract new players.
All youth squads play matches on a Sunday morning with
training sessions on an evening during the week depending on
a particular age group. Beverley RUFC runs the following age
groups:
- Under 17 - TBC
- Under 16 - Gavin Jackson and Nev Overton
- Under 15 - Chris Dexter and Bob Bunn
- Under 14 - Iain Dixon and Ian Nursey
Who can join?
We are always keen to welcome new talent to join Beverley
RUFC Youth Section. If you are interested in joining contact
either Andy Ellis, Tel 07960 203743 or Andy Innes, Tel 01482 873034 for more information.
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