Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack
Welcome to
Congleton Rugby Union Football Club
(2015/16 Season)
Club House Address:
78, Park Street
Congleton
Cheshire, CW12 1EG
01260 273338
Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack (version 4.0 – 5 September 2011)
Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack
What we’re about – Our Commitment to YOU
Thank you for your interest in CRUFC. We
hope you find this pack informative, helpful
and that it encourages you to join the Club &
get involved in a fantastically rewarding sport.
CRUFC caters for children wanting to play
rugby and offers teams from Under 7s through
to Under 16s.
The Mini & Junior Section of CRUFC exists to:
• Provide a rewarding & enjoyable
experience for players, parents & coaches
• Develop player commitment to the club,
helping juniors become the future seniors
• Provide a safe environment for all
participants
• Contribute to the sustainability of
Congleton RUFC
• Deliver a “Quality Product”
• Provide a socially rewarding framework
that will offer friends for life.
2
CRUFC aligns to the RFU Code of Rugby.
Everyone (players, parents, coaches, officials,
spectators alike) is expected to uphold the core
values of:
TEAMWORK – play to win but not at all costs
RESPECT – respect opponents and referees
ENJOYMENT – enjoy the game
DISCIPLINE – observe the laws of the game
SPORTMANSHIP – win with dignity, lose with grace
Mini Rugby
Under 7s to under 12s
Junior Rugby
Under 13s – Under 16s
Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack
When do we meet?
What?
Day
When?
Training
Sundays
10.30 – 12.00 (NB. This means ready to start at 10.30)
Matches (Home)
Sundays
Kick off at 11.00 – meet early (see below).
• Junior teams usually meet early at the club house in shirts
and Club ties, and use the changing rooms.
• Mini teams meet at the pitch ready to warm up.
Matches (Away)
Sundays
Kick off at 11.00 – meet early (see below)
Arrangements will be made to either meet at the club house
for lift sharing or to meet at the away venue in time for
warm up. Junior teams will travel in shirt & Club tie.
Mid Week Training
TBA
18.30 – 19.30/20.00 as per local arrangement
Junior teams usually meet once a week for mid-week
training. May be extended to Mini teams by arrangement.
The Club House is open every Sunday lunchtime and provides a licensed
bar, hot food and a tuck shop for the kids.
We encourage all players, parents and spectators to join us each week
for a drink, a bite to eat and a chat.
3
Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack
Congleton Bears
Sunday Pitches
Where do we play?
Congleton
Park
Car Park Hankinson’s Field
Note:
1. Depending upon match
commitments Under 13, 14
and15/16 training sessions may
be held on the pitches at Back
Lane.
2. Matches will generally be held on
the town pitches, but may (on
occasion and mainly for the older
age groups) be switched to Back
Lane.
Central
Gazebo
Car Park
Clubhouse
Park Street
Leisure
Centre
Car Park
Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack
General Admin Stuff that you need to know:
Fees
Annual Subscriptions payable by 30 Sept each year:
2015/16 Season: £60 Junior membership, £100 Family membership.
Kit
Team shirt, shorts and socks ,training kit and club merchandise is available to
purchase directly from through DP Sportswear’ Bromley road Congleton
Website
CRUFC has its own website (with a page for each mini & junior team).
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/congleton/
Please add to Favourites and check regularly for news items, social events, match
/ training information, match stats / reports etc.
Main Contacts
Club Chairman – Matt Smith 01260 298880 .
Junior & Mini Rugby Committee Chairman: TBC.
Junior & Mini Rugby Committee Secretary: Simon Greeney 07900 287 779
Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack
Age
Head Coach
Asst Coach
Asst Coach
Team Manager
Michelle Hillier
Emma King
Under 7s
Stuart Humphrey
Under 8s
Stuart Humphrey
Under 9s
Ali Mckinnon
Tom Bushnell
Under 10s
Andy Dinnis 01260 295450 / 07920
093439
Darren Bartlett
07515 820767
Paul Smallman
Under 11s
Matt Smith
01260 298880 / 07775 545291
Steve
Helen Walker
Under 12s
Matt Smith
01260 298880 / 07775 545291
Calumn Greeney
Andy Simpson
Andy Shearman
07775 856180 /
01260 298527
Under 13s
Under 14s
Andy Smith
01782 522780 / 07970 785344
Simon
Robertson
01260 297868
07877 424361
Tim Bainbridge
01782 522926 / 07802 207996
Richard Burkhard
01260 281206 /07710 506296
Jeremy Lea 01260 640361 / 07887
Andy Jones
Ian MacArthur
01260 289409
07515 833893
Steve Massey
01260 281635 07710
004716
Paul Holland
01782 520075 07533
362279
George Joyce
Jon Dakin 01260
272510
07854 352930
Lee Goold
Under 15s
Under 16s
John Pickin 07533 309851
Diane Lea 01260 640361 / 07887
Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack
Parent’s and Spectator’s Code of Conduct
At Congleton Rugby Union Football Club parents and
guardians shall:
• Remember that young people play rugby for the sake of their own
enjoyment, not that of their parents.
• Encourage young people to play and do not force them to play.
• Focus on the young player’s efforts rather than on winning or
losing.
Congleton Rugby Union Football Club also encourages
parents and guardians to:
• Be familiar with the coaching and training programme in order
that their child is fully involved and the coaches are aware of
their ability.
• Be familiar with the teaching and coaching methods used by
observing the sessions in which their child participates.
• Be realistic about the young player’s ability; not pushing them
towards a level that they are not capable of achieving.
• Be aware that the Club has a duty of care and therefore, where
appropriate, assist the coaches with the supervision of the
young players; particularly where numbers are large and there
is a need to transport youngsters to away games.
• Provide positive verbal feedback both in training and during the
game.
• Be involved with Club activities and share their expertise.
• Remember persistent, negative messages will adversely affect
the player’s and referee’s performance and attitude.
• Always support the Club in its efforts to eradicate loud, course
and abusive behaviour from the game.
• Remember that young people learn by example.
• Always show appreciation of good play by ALL young players
both from their own club and from the opposition.
• Respect the decisions made by the match officials and encourage
the young players to do likewise.
• Share concerns, if they have them with Club Officials.
• Be familiar with the Coaches Code of Conduct and in particular
that coaches should recognise the importance of fun and
enjoyment when coaching young players.
• Ensure that coaches keep winning and losing in perspective,
encouraging young players to behave with dignity in all
circumstances.
Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack
PLAYER REGISTRATION FORM
Player’s Details
Name
Date of Birth
Parents’ Details
Name(s)
Address(es)
Mobile Number(s)
Home Phone Number(s)
Email Address(es)
Please complete and return to Simon Greeney / or your Age Group Coach