Macclesfield RUFC Under 8’s Mini Rugby 2018-2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training will commence on Sunday 2nd September 2018 on the grass to the left of the Astroturf Pitch which is to the left of the Clubhouse from 10:00 am – 11.00 am.

 

This season will be the second season of playing tag matches and progressing the key skills that were learnt last year. It is all still about having fun while continuing to hone the basic skills and core values of the game: Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline & Sportsmanship.

 

• Team numbers: a maximum of 6-a-side

• Maximum pitch size: 45 metres x 22 metres

• Maximum minutes each half: 10

• Scoring: Players permitted to go to ground to score tries

• No tackling

• No kicking, scrums or lineouts

• Ball cannot be knocked on

• Passes must be backwards

Following all home games and training sessions the clubhouse will be open for hot food and drinks. Please remember this facility is available for all to use both players and supporters so please ensure to drop in. **Please ensure no mucky kit in the clubhouse**

CLUB KIT

Kit required (MANDATORY FOR EVERY MATCH):

• MRUFC Playing top – On the O’Neill’s on-line store, the jersey is labelled ‘Macclesfield RUFC Juniors Rugby Jersey Kids’ 
• MRUFC Shorts 
• Macc Rugby Socks
• Boots with studs
• Gum Shield (Mandatory at Under 8 level)

Recommended (especially during the Winter months):

• Skins (legs and top)
• Hat – (warm hat covering ears best) 
• Rugby Gloves (NOT woollen gloves – they soak up water getting cold, and do not grip the ball)

SUBS and RFU REGISTRATION

Registration has MANY benefits:

• Playing subscriptions and coaching
• Family Club Membership (no voting rights)
• 10% discount for the Clubhouse Bar
• Free RFU Insurance
• Free match entry to 1st XV home games for children under 16
• Discounted match entry (£5) for an adult
• Opportunity to buy international tickets
• Free venue hire for functions

ALL PLAYERS MUST ALSO BE RFU REGISTERED. Please contact Rebecca (contact details at top-right of page), or Jonathan Marsh at the Club if you have any queries.

Sub prices for 2018/2019 are TBA

The membership form is here, and details of how to sign up for the Standing Order scheme are here: – https://www.macclesfieldrufc.co.uk/the-club/membership-forms/.

Please send the completed Registration Form by email to jonathan@maccrugby.co.uk or post to Macclesfield RUFC, Priory Park, Priory Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 4AE. However,  if nothing has changed from last year, you don’t need to complete the form . All you need to do is drop Jonathan an email with ‘M&J Subs 2018’ in the subject line, confirm that there are no data changes to be made and confirm your method of payment.

Support our boys: Macclesfield Minis and Junior 500 club

The M&J 500 club is a great was to raise money for the Mini & Junior section and in turn your child benefits.
We are asking people to buy £5 worth of tickets every month (so the cost of a beer or a glass of wine) numbers have fallen over the last 12 months so we are looking for some new members.
 
What we have spent the money on so far:
– Coaches jackets                                                – New Balls
– Post Protectors                                                 – New kit bags for age groups
– Container to house the training gear       – Tape for older age groups
– Ice packs for first aid kits                               – Sign for the clubhouse
– Food for touring teams                                  – Pendants and Shield for touring teams
– Website access for Coaches                         – Air horns and loud hailers for festivals