Tynedale RFC Mini/Junior Section
Sponsored by PATTERSON FORD
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Mini/Junior Kit - Contact Maria Henderson (01661 844052)
View Fixtures for 2007-2008
Welcome
Tynedale Rugby Football Club has a thriving Mini/Junior Section
who meet every Sunday morning at 10:30am - all newcomers are more
than welcome, just pop along or ring one of the contacts listed
below.
Sunday Training starts at 10:30am
Sunday Matches Kick Off at 11.00am
About Us
We cater for all age ranges within Mini and Junior Rugby with
carefully arranged fixtures for our Under 7's through to our Under
16's. Our main objectives include -
- To ensure the children enjoy themselves within a safe well
managed environment
- To develop and improve the rugby playing skills of all our
players.
- To produce knowledgeable and skilful rugby players who will
progress on to senior rugby.
- To produce skilled, fully qualified Coaches and Referees.
- To provide a full off field social scene which can be enjoyed
by players, coaches, parents and friends in a friendly family
atmosphere.
Sponsorship
- The Club are delighted to announce that
Patterson Fordare sponsoring the Mini/Junior
section for a further year. Their kind funding is vitally
important for the successful running of the section.
Social Events
(2007-2008)
- Under 7's-10's Christmas Party
- Sunday 23rd December 2007
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- "Have I Got Wine For You" Wine Tasting
- Friday 8th February 2008 @ 7.30pm in the Clubhouse
Mini/Junior End of Season Ball
- Saturday 26th April 2008 @ 6.30pm
- The end of season ball last season was a resounding success,
- This is a great chance at the end of the season for parents to
have a fantastic time dancing the night away to a first rate band
with great food and wine.
- You also get the chance to talk to fellow parents and coaches
from all age groups without having to stand on a touchline in the
rain or snow!
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- Mini/Junior Annual Awards Ceremony
- Sunday 27th April 2008 @ 12.30pm
NOTE - We always need your assistance and
suggestions for organising events and selling tickets. If you are
able to help in any way, please tell your coaches - they'll not turn
you down!
Bits and Pieces
Social Membership of Tynedale RFC
- To encourage parents to become more involved with Tynedale
Rugby Football Club in general we are able to offer a reduced fee
for Social Membership (allowing you to use the facilities of the
club including legal use of the bar). If you would like to take
advantage of this offer please ask for an appication form when
registering your children.
Match Reports
Click Here to view match
reports from 2005-2006 season
Mouthguards
- Should be worn by all players involved in contact rugby -
please consult your dentist.
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Studs
- Studs should be RFU approved -displaying the recognised
"kitemark". Coaches will regularly check the condition and
suitability of player's studs. Players will be ineligible to play
or train with worn or unsuitable studs. Approved studs are
available at Kit Sales or from your coach.
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Headgear
- Headgear must be RFU approved. Check with your coach before
purchasing.
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Player's Kit Sales
- Most items will be available at the start of the season and
thereafter kit will be available to order.
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- Kit includes:-
- Rip stop nylon tops
- Weatherproof Trousers
- Wooly Hats
- IF YOU WANT SOME KIT, ASK FOR IT, IF IT IS NOT IN STOCK, WE
WILL TRY TO GET IT FOR YOU.
- ASK MARIA ON 01661 844052
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Look the part
- Rip stop waterproof nylon tops (initialised if required)
- Weatherproof trousers
- Training tops
- Wooly Hats
- Order from JAN on 01434-681859 or
olivers.j@talk21.com
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Insurance
- Insurance cover is provided by the RFU to all paid up
REGISTERED players. NON-REGISTERED PLAYERS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE
INSURANCE AND WILL NOT BE SELECTED TO PLAY IN FIXTURES. Parents
may wish to increase their cover and are advised to do so by the
Mini/Junior Committee.
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Help!
- We are indebted to parents (and players) for their assistance
in the running of our club. Without your hard work Tynedale would
not have a reputation for good hospitality and efficient
organisation. In order to maintain the hospitality that we extend
to visitors and good relations with the senior club staff, please
respond to the duties rota and
assist where you can. THANK YOU.
The running of the Mini/Junior section, involving ten year
groups and over 200 players, is a huge undertaking. All the
committee members and coaches give their time on a voluntary basis
to help develop the rugby skills of young people.
- Volunteers are always welcome - we guarantee to find a role
for everyone who wants to get involved. We particularly would like
to hear from anyone who get involved in coaching - you do not need
to be experienced as official RFU Coaching Courses are available.
Neither do you need to make a long term commitment - you are
welcome to help out whenever you can. If you are interested please
talk to any of our coaches.
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- Ball Boy Duty for the First XV Saturday home fixtures
is covered by a rota through teams
U9-U13.
Catering, Monitoring and Cleaning duties are covered
every Sunday by those parents who are able and willing to assist.
There is a rota through teams U7-
U16. Monitoring is vitally important to ensure that the
clubhouse and changing rooms/showers are left in good order after
a home session or fixture.
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- PARENTS - If you see that your age group is rostered
for catering duty, please contact your coach - he needs your
assistance. Rostered age groups should ensure that the kitchen,
clubhouse AND changing rooms are clean and tidy at the end of the
morning.
Officials (2007-2008)
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Chairman
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Stuart Henderson
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01661 844052
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Vice Chairman & Secretary
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Mike Watchorn
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01661 844593
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Membership Sec/Registration
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Mo Deif
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01434 633760
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Treasurer
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Dave
Hewitson
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01434 600095
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Mini Fixtures
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Mike Harris
William Stephenson
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01434 606029
01207 255217
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Junior Fixtures
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John Rowland
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01434 602556
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Sponsorship/Sevens
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Stuart
Henderson
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01661 844052
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Referee Contact
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John Rowland
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01434 602556
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Coaching Contact
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James
Ritchie
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01434 684212
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Northumberland RU Rep (Jnr)
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Stuart Henderson
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01661 844052
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Child Protection Liaison Officer
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Nick Oliver
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01434 632244
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First Aid Training Contact
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Nick Oliver
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01434 632244
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Senior Club Liason
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James Ritchie
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07785 915687
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Colts Liaison
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Graham Sinclair
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01434 320202
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Girls Liaison
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Malcolm Todd
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01434 320560
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Kit Sales
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Maria Henderson
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01661 844052
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Clubhouse
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01434 632997
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Club Stewardess
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Angela Johnson
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07734 926741
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Coaches (2007/2008)
Code of Conduct
(An important message for all Players, Coaches and Parents -
Please read these guidelines and remind everyone of their importance)
- Players
- A Good player is a self-disciplined person - stay in control
of yourself always.
- Accept the referee's decision and never argue with him.
- Work hard on your own game and learn to cooperate with other
members of your team.
- Respect the opposition and applaud them warmly and genuinely.
- Play for the fun of competing - not just to please others.
Coaches
- Children join Rugby Clubs to play but they must also be taught
the skills of the game to play well. Now, more than ever, their
education is in your hands.
- Be prepared to attend Coaching Award courses.
- Remember that the Laws of the Game mean less than a long
established, accepted spirit in which the game is played and
supported.
- Use gentle progressions to ensure safety.
- Remember that without a referee you cannot have a game so make
him welcome and respect his decisions.
- Condemn any sort of violence or practice against the laws.
- Be positive! Don't criticise. Encourage from the touchline but
don't resort to harassment or unseemly language.
- Please always take the view that the game is played for
enjoyment. Encourage the youngsters to enjoy it themselves by
positive coaching and well-planned sessions and, when competing to
WIN WITH MODESTY AND LOSE WITH DIGNITY.
Parents
- Accept the referee's decision - without him you cannot have a
game.
- Any form of violence or practice against the laws is not to be
encouraged especially by shouts from the touchline.
- Applaud ALL good play - not just your own team's.
- Respect the opposition and all authority figures.
- Remember that youngsters are not there primarily to entertain
you or to meet your expectations.
- Be postitive! Give encouragement not criticism.
- Please remember the game is played for enjoyment. Encourage
the children to enjoy themselves, to win with modesty and lose
with gignity.
- Never use unseemly language.