Huntington RUFC Under 7s
 

Our aims for the under 7s:
First and foremost, our aims for the year are for all the children to have fun, meet new friends and learn all about the great game of rugby. We ask parents to come and watch the training and go to the games because the boys and girls love when their parents and family are on the side line cheering them on. After the games, we encourage the children and parents to stay on for something to eat and drink, which we hope will help develop friendships already started on the rugby field.

Rules for under 7s tag rugby:
Games are usually 7 per side, and last for 7 minutes with the emphasis on this being tag rugby and non-contact.  Tackles are made by pulling the tag from the belt of the ball carrier.  Once tackled, the player must immediately stop and pass the ball to a team member standing behind him. There are no scrummages or line outs at this age group, with the penalty for any offence being a free pass to the non-offending side. Note U7's play unlimited Tags. Our aim to develop our players’ basic skills, to introduce the conception of passing backwards, offside, and, of course scoring tries!

Season dates and timing:

• Our season runs from Registration day on Sunday 2nd September 2007 to 27th April 2008.

• Christmas break Sunday 23rd December 2007 - Returning 6th January 2008.

• Training sessions last from 10.30am to 12noon. On Match days, we aim to start around 10am – to give the players a chance to get warmed up and prepared. Full details of our fixture list can be found elsewhere on the website.

Fees:
Club fees are £60.00 for one child and £30.00 per child thereafter.
New players to the club are given two weeks exemption to see if the boy or girl like the sport. Cheques to be paid to HRUFC.

Coaches:
The under 7s will have a minimum of two coaches per session, who will be attending various courses during the year. Please remember the coaches are parents themselves and give their time up freely to coach rugby.

Should you want to get involved with the coaching yourself, please see Ian Harbour who is the Youth Coordinator at the club or ask one of the coaches on the day.

Coaching Contact details:
Ian Gould                                              ian@oakbankgc.co.uk                                         07843 378701
Simon Richards                                     simon.richards14@btopenworld.com                    07771 542908
Gwyn Stubbings                                     gwyn.stubbings@awg.com                                  07710 604455
Jeremy Walker                                     j.walker@Numiscorp.com                                   07765 251 906

Club Kit Club kit will be available at the club house or via the website. Boots, whilst there is much debate over blades or studs, we would recommend all parents fit “Kite Marked” studs and check their child’s boots regularly for sharp edges build up by running on tarmaced surfaces.

Player of the week
Every week, the coaches award a trophy to the player who displays the best attitude towards the “Spirit of the Game”. 

2007/8 Season
Week 1 Ben Taylor
Week 2 James Gould
Week 3 Sam ?????
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6