Why play rugby?
Some say greatest team game of them all, it is the one game suitable for all shapes and sizes, and should be a never ending enjoyable adventure!
Play for fitness, buzz, teamwork and friends. Fitness is good for lifestyle in general and helps clear the mind; buzz comes from competing against your peers age-wise in a controlled environment; teamwork will win more than individuals – all players are individuals with strengths and weaknesses, but teamwork is about getting the sum of the total to be more than the sum of the individual parts; and all of this is attempted/achieved with your own friends and peers – friendships which will continue long after the playing together finishes.
The end of season Minis Fun Day was held on Sunday 11th May – details and report here.
Mini Rugby in Clondalkin RFC
Who can play? Boys and Girls from the ages of 6 years to 12 years are welcome to participate in mini Rugby in Clondalkin RFC
Our aim is to encourage the playing of rugby in this age group and in doing so we want to promote fun for both players and coaches, to help young boys and girls develop
(a) Physically,
(b) Psychologically &
(c) Socially
whilst recognizing that young people are not miniature adults, and generally try to do their best. PLAYERS FIRST, WINNING SECOND.
When is training? Training takes place on Sunday mornings at 10.30am to 12.00pm (some older kids also train Wednesdays at 6.30pm). All mini’s training is in the club. Tea and coffee is available for parents in the Clubhouse.
What to bring? Gum shield and boots. You should always bring additional clothing like a tracksuit in case of cold weather – it is easy to take off a layer, but you can’t put one on if you don’t have it with you! Best athletic practices recommends that you bring your own drink (water is fine) and snack (apple or banana fine also) to take immediately after training/matches finish to feed the muscles to aid best recovery and development.
What does it cost? Mini’s and Youth membership costs €60.00 (1 child), €80 (2 children) and a maximum of €100.00 per family (3+ children).
Contact
- Mini Co-Ordinator: Gareth Steed 087 2200085 garethjsteed@gmail.com
Youth Rugby in Clondalkin RFC
Who can play? Anyone who wants a challenge and it is never too late to start.
When is training? Training is from 6.30pm to 7.45pm every Tuesday & Thursday in the club. Matches are generally on Saturday mornings. The default kick off time is 11.00am, but is subject to arrangement between the respective teams and also often determined by distance to travel and pitch availability.
What to bring? You must always have gum shield and boots. You should always bring additional clothing like a tracksuit in case of cold weather – it is easy to take off a layer, but you can’t put one on if you don’t have it with you! (To be like Brian O’Driscoll or Sean O’Brien) the best athletic practices recommends that you bring your own drink (water is fine) and snack (apple or banana fine also) to take immediately after training/matches finish to feed the muscles to aid best recovery and development.
What does it cost? Mini’s and Youth membership costs €60.00 (1 child), €80 (2 children) and a maximum of €100.00 per family (3+ children).
Contact
- Youth Co-Ordinator: Frank Lynam 086 8121775 lynamf@eircom.net
Mini’s and Youth membership costs €60.00 (1 child), €80 (2 children) and a maximum of €100.00 per family (3+ children).
