Tynedale RFC Mini/Junior Section

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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

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About Us

We cater for all age ranges from Under 6's to Colts within Youth 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 ARNOLD CLARK are sponsoring the Mini/Junior section. Their kind funding is vitally important for the successful running of the section.

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Club Membership for Parents

When a child is registered as a member of Tynedale RFC (Youth Section), his/her parents automatically become Youth Parent Members of Tynedale RFC. As a private Members club, this enables parents to legally use the facilities within the clubhouse on Saturdays & Sundays.We hope that parents will make use of:-

• Coffee, Tea, Bacon sandwiches available from inside the Clubhouse on Sunday mornings whilst your children are out in the cold;
• Drinks from the bar after matches and training which gives you a perfect opportunity to talk to your child's coach and other parents.

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Mini/Junior Kit

Please come to the JACK RUSSELL shop in Hill Street, Corbridge - Beside the churchyard. The main kit supplier Canterbury went into administration this summer so there will be some delay before shirts and socks arrive. Coaches will e-mail parents as soon as kit arrives. Other kit is available now.

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 Social Events

 

"Have I Got Wine For You" Wine Tasting - Saturday 14th November 2009

7:30pm in the Clubhouse

 

Undeer 7's - Under 10's Christmas Party - Sunday 20th December 2009

12:45pm in the Clubhouse

 

Mini/Junior Annual Awards Ceremony - Sunday 25th April 2010

12:30pm in or outside the Clubhouse

 

End of Season Ball - Saturday 8th May 2010

6:30pm

 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!

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Bits and Pieces

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 or visit a good sports shop.

 

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 from most good sports shops including Greggs in Hexham.  

 

Headgear

Headgear must be RFU approved. Check with your coach before purchasing.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

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Officials (2009-2010)

Chairman	Mike Watchorn	01661 844593
Vice Chairman & Secretary	Nick Oliver	01434 632244
Membership Sec/Registration	Mo Deif	01434 633760
Treasurer	Dave Hewitson	01434 600095
Mini Fixtures	William Stephenson	01207 255217
Junior Fixtures/Transport	John Rowland	01434 602556
Sponsorship	Mike Watchorn	01661 844593
Referee Contact	John Rowland	01434 602556
Coaching Contact	Mike Watchorn	01661 844593
Northumberland RU Rep (Jnr)	John Rowland	01434 602556
Child Protection Liaison Officer	Nick Oliver	01434 632244
First Aid Training Contact	Nick Oliver	01434 632244
Senior Club Liason	Andrew Burns	07967606278
Colts Liaison	Graham Sinclair	01434 320202
Girls Liaison	Fergus Oliver	07825 076908
Clubhouse		01434 632996
Club E-Mail	tynedalerfc@hotmail.com

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Coaches (2009/2010)

Under 7's (fixtures)	Andrew Burns	07967 606278
Under 8's (fixtures)	Joe Watson	01434 607658 / 07770 792872
	Gary Robson	01434 634182 / 07775 821891
	Scott Donaldson	01434 605933 / 07801 377626
	Paul Gallagher	01434 634406 / 07788 408323
Under 9's (fixtures)	Graham Harrison	01434 681445 / 07803 123909
	Tim Anderson	01434 634408
	Nick Kippax	01434 600343
	Andrew Greenwood	01434 682944/07876 242784
	Andy Ryder
Under 10s (fixtures)	Mark Duffy	01434 601125
	Simon Fitton	01434 672100 / 07825 603210
Under 11's (fixtures)	Nick Oliver	01434 632244
	Tim Clarke	01661 886870
	Nigel Orrick	07980 288491
Under 12's (fixtures)	William Stephenson	01207 255217 / 07779 133831
	Peter Woods	01434 608043
	Neil Dagg	01434 240271
Under 13's (fixtures)	Richard Cramb	01388 526115 / 07765 233779
	Scott Donaldson	01434 605933 / 07801 377626
	Mike Watchorn	01661 844593 / 07974 563297
Under 14's (fixtures)	Keith Hutton	01434 605395 / 07786 541742
	Ash West	0191 2671938 / 07716 786529
Under 15's (fixtures)	Dave Nicholls	01434 633706
	John Rowland	01434 602556 / 07752 982386
	Geoff Sloan	01434 321594
Under 16's (fixtures)	Mo Deif	01434 633760
	Ian Lewis	01661 842530

Code of Conduct

(An important message for all Players, Coaches and Parents - Please read these guidelines and remind everyone of their importance)

Players

1. A Good player is a self-disciplined person - stay in control of yourself always.
2. Accept the referee's decision and never argue with him.
3. Work hard on your own game and learn to cooperate with other members of your team.
4. Respect the opposition and applaud them warmly and genuinely.
5. Play for the fun of competing - not just to please others.

Coaches

1. 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.
2. Be prepared to attend Coaching Award courses.
3. Remember that the Laws of the Game mean less than a long established, accepted spirit in which the game is played and supported.
4. Use gentle progressions to ensure safety.
5. Remember that without a referee you cannot have a game so make him welcome and respect his decisions.
6. Condemn any sort of violence or practice against the laws.
7. Be positive! Don't criticise. Encourage from the touchline but don't resort to harassment or unseemly language.
8. 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

1. Accept the referee's decision - without him you cannot have a game.
2. Any form of violence or practice against the laws is not to be encouraged especially by shouts from the touchline.
3. Applaud ALL good play - not just your own team's.
4. Respect the opposition and all authority figures.
5. Remember that youngsters are not there primarily to entertain you or to meet your expectations.
6. Be postitive! Give encouragement not criticism.
7. Please remember the game is played for enjoyment. Encourage the children to enjoy themselves, to win with modesty and lose with gignity.
8. Never use unseemly language.