The new season for the U9s is just around the corner and we are very excited to see how our boys and girls can develop this year. No more Sunday lie ins…let’s get out and get active!

Our training sessions will continue to focus on developing core skills, fundamentals of movement, coordination and balance, whilst keeping one eye on rugby skills, attack, defence, passing and, most importantly, sportsmanship. At times, our drills may not look very rugby-like, but this is intentional – our aim is to keep interest high, while teaching the basics from the ground up.

The U9 season is the first year that the boys and girls are introduced to contact work. We are teaching tackling and falling to the ground is a fun and safe environment so they know the correct techniques from the start. Much as last, this season will be a combination of home/friendly training sessions and festivals with a small number of local clubs and in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

The success of our age group depends very much on your support. We welcome mums and dads, who want to get more involved with assisting the coaches. There are openings for first aiders especially. You don’t have to be an expert, just enthusiastic. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact one of the coaches.

We are always on the look-out for new recruits. If you know anyone who is wondering what to do with their Sunday mornings and who might be interested in signing up for the U8s, please contact our Head Coach or Team Manager: u9@oldemanuelrfc.co.uk. Prospective players are welcome to come and try out for 3 sessions before they commit…and there's hot food and drinks waiting for them afterwards..

Our training sessions start at 11am until 12.30 and for the 2019/20 season at Blagdons. Parking is busy so please get the kids to the coaching area 10 mins before the start.

If you would like to know more about the club and us as an age group, please contact our Head Coach or Team Manager: u9@oldemanuelrfc.co.uk

The Coaches