Minis Rugby

What is Mini Rugby

Rugby Union is a a sport that caters for all shapes and sizes and which improves fitness and general athletic ability for young people. Mini rugby is played by boys and girls aged between six and twelve according to the Rugby Football Union’s continuum which introduces children to the sport in a structured fashion; starting with seven a side “TAG” rugby for the under sevens, building up to 13 a side full contact game for the older boys and girls (u12s).

Wymondham RFC has a thriving Minis Section that meets every Sunday between September and May for either coaching sessions or to play friendly matches against other clubs. Players have the opportunity to represent the club in local and national tournaments and to participate, with their parents, in that most important of rugby traditions, the tour.

Team Selection Policy

Wymondham Minis have historically adopted an all-inclusive selection policy (in line with RFU best practice) regarding both friendly fixtures and Festivals. This has produced mixed results both in terms of match results, squad development and preparation for youth rugby.

Lead coaches for each age-group will be encouraged to select, for festivals, a squad which they determine gives them the best opportunity to perform well at that festival. Selection should always be based on the three As; Ability, Attitude and Attendance. The precise weighting given to each of these three criteria is left to the discretion of the lead coach with whom the final decision regarding player selection lies. The lead coaches are responsible for letting parents/players aware of their decisions as soon as possible. If you are unhappy with a selection decision please talk to your coach in the first instance. In the unlikely event that you don’t resolve the matter with them, please get in touch with the Club’s Director of Rugby or the Chair of the Mini Section.

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