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Parent's Charter Player's Code
MINI RUGBY AT SARACENS
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Mini rugby starts at U7s and goes through to U12s. The children play tag for the first two seasons, where removal of the tag represents a tackle. There are seven players on the pitch from each side, and while we teach the basics of rugby, passing and catching, this is a very low contact sport for the smaller children.At U9s contact and tackling is gradually introduced into the game, and the team increases to nine players with three substitutes. The children learn to ruck and maul, and a three-man uncontested scrum is introduced to allow them to learn to scrummage safely. A two man, uncontested line-out is also added to the game.
At U10s the scrums and line-outs are contested.
At U11s the squad size increases to fifteen, with twelve on the pitch and three substitutes. A second row is added to the scrum and the line-out becomes four-man.
Our coaches are all volunteers from amongst the players' fathers, and they all have an RFU coaching qualification. The emphasis in the Mini section is to teach the game safely, minimising the risk of injury to the children. There is at least one qualified first aider with every age group, and no child is allowed on to the pitch without a mouthguard to protect their teeth.
Saracens Minis train at Bramley Road regularly throughout the season and also play competitive matches at all ages, both at home and away. There can be quite a bit of travelling involved over the course of a season, with fixtures as far flung as Windsor, Worcester and Cambridge. We also attend Festivals, which can involve upwards of six clubs, usually bringing two squads at each age group. There is also the annual Saracens Mini Festival which is organised by the U12 age group.
The other long distance travelling we do is the Easter Tour, which takes us somewhere new each year and is organised by the U10 age group. This offers four days of rugby and plenty of time for socialising.
You should ensure that your child attend coaching sessions properly attired for the prevailing conditions.
You should ensure that your child has a gum shield.
You should inform the Coach of any medication your child is taking and of any illness that might impair their ability to take part.
You should not force a child to attend a match or training session when they are unwell or injured.
You should stay on site whilst your child is training or playing. If you leave the site you must notify the Coach/Manager.
You are encouraged to help as required during training and involve yourself in the social aspects of the club, including Duty Day.
You must not encourage or condone foul play.
You should share any concerns you have with the Head Coach, preferably in private.
You should always praise players but avoid offering inducements in order to enhance performance.
You should take every opportunity to better understand the game and its laws so that you can better support the Coach and improve the performance of your child.
Play to enjoy yourself.
Play according to the laws of rugby.
Don't argue with the ref - he won't change his mind.
Control your temper.
Never give up.
Be a good sport - recognise good rugby, opponents included.
Improve your skill and fitness.
Don't be selfish - rugby is a team game.
Don't show off.