U8s

Tag Rugby is a safe, fun and exciting form of non-contact rugby and is an ideal game for girls and boys of all ages and abilities. In its simplest form it can be played without scrums and line outs and with teams comprising of as few as 4 or 5 players. It can be played as a family fun game in the garden or on the beach or as a competitive game in organised leagues and festivals.

Tag Rugby has the following advantages over the traditional games of rugby as an introductory game:

• it shows clearly when a tackle is made and prevents arguments
• it allows players to easily officiate their own games
• it gives a real incentive for defenders to defend
• it momentarily takes the “tackler” out of the game as would happen in full contact rugby, allowing more time and space for the attacking team.
• it encourages the correct lines of running required for success in the full 15-a-side game
• it improves hand eye co-ordination
• its good healthy physical exercise
• encourages communication skills   
• most importantly Tag Rugby is a fun game that all the family can play

Our aim is to introduce boys and girls to the game of Tag rugby in a fun, safe and secure environment through active participation. We recognise that every child is unique and they develop at different stages. Training sessions will be fun, informative and appropriate for the age range and abilities of all children.  

Children have to be in Year 1 or 2 as of September 2009..  

We train on the top pitch at Caldy Rugby Club every Sunday morning at 10.30am prompt.

We offer two taster sessions to boys and girls. Once these have been completed you will need to join the club (£75 for the year  member) to continue.  

What do I need?

If its your first session, your child, football kit, rugby kit, tracksuit or any sporty clothes suitable for the time of year we are training (Sept – March).

 The more clothes they have the better as we can take layers off if necessary.

 It gets very cold in winter so hats and rugby type gloves would be beneficial.

Football/rugby boots and a water bottle are a must.

When representing the club in matches your child will be required to wear the Caldy kit which can be purchased from the club shop.

Gum shield:

The U.7s play Tag-rugby which is non-contact. Whether children where gum shields or not is parental choice.

When do they play matches:

Children can play matches on the turn of there 6^th birthday. This is an RFU ruling to cover insurance. We have a host of fixtures throughout the season as well as a number of festivals. Everyone will play as long as they attend training.  

Children aged 5 years train together and separately from the other group. The 6 and 7 year olds generally train together. A structure has been put into place to develop children through fun active participation.   

Mohammed Ali said Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside of them – a desire, a dream, a vision…. they have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill

Our coaching team  

Coaching Staff