Welcome to Congleton Rugby Union Football Club (2015/16 Season) Club House Address: 78, Park Street Congleton Cheshire, CW12 1EG Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack (version 4.0 – 5 September 2011)

2 Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack What we’re about – Our Commitment to YOU Provide a rewarding & enjoyable experience for players, parents & coaches Develop player commitment to the club, helping juniors become the future seniors Provide a safe environment for all participants Contribute to the sustainability of Congleton RUFC Deliver a “Quality Product” Provide a socially rewarding framework that will offer friends for life. CRUFC aligns to the RFU Code of Rugby. Everyone (players, parents, coaches, officials, spectators alike) is expected to uphold the core values of: TEAMWORK – play to win but not at all costs RESPECT – respect opponents and referees ENJOYMENT – enjoy the game DISCIPLINE – observe the laws of the game SPORTMANSHIP – win with dignity, lose with grace CRUFC caters for children wanting to play rugby and offers teams from Under 7s through to Under 16s. The Mini & Junior Section of CRUFC exists to: Thank you for your interest in CRUFC. We hope you find this pack informative, helpful and that it encourages you to join the Club & get involved in a fantastically rewarding sport. Mini Rugby Under 7s to under 12s Junior Rugby Under 13s – Under 16s

3 Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack When do we meet? What?DayWhen? TrainingSundays10.30 – (NB. This means ready to start at 10.30) Matches (Home)SundaysKick off at – meet early (see below). Junior teams usually meet early at the club house in shirts and Club ties, and use the changing rooms. Mini teams meet at the pitch ready to warm up. Matches (Away)SundaysKick off at – meet early (see below) Arrangements will be made to either meet at the club house for lift sharing or to meet at the away venue in time for warm up. Junior teams will travel in shirt & Club tie. Mid Week TrainingTBA18.30 – 19.30/20.00 as per local arrangement Junior teams usually meet once a week for mid-week training. May be extended to Mini teams by arrangement. The Club House is open every Sunday lunchtime and provides a licensed bar, hot food and a tuck shop for the kids. We encourage all players, parents and spectators to join us each week for a drink, a bite to eat and a chat.

Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack Where do we play? Note: 1.Depending upon match commitments Under 13, 14 and15/16 training sessions may be held on the pitches at Back Lane. 2.Matches will generally be held on the town pitches, but may (on occasion and mainly for the older age groups) be switched to Back Lane. Congleton Bears Sunday Pitches U11 + u12 U14 + u16 U7s U9s U10s Hankinson’s Field Congleton Park TBC Leisure Centre Car Park Skate Park Central Gazebo Clubhouse Park Street U8s

Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack General Admin Stuff that you need to know: FeesAnnual Subscriptions payable by 30 Sept each year: 2015/16 Season: £60 Junior membership, £100 Family membership. KitTeam shirt, shorts and socks,training kit and club merchandise is available to purchase directly from through DP Sportswear’ Bromley road Congleton WebsiteCRUFC has its own website (with a page for each mini & junior team). Please add to Favourites and check regularly for news items, social events, match / training information, match stats / reports etc. Main ContactsClub Chairman – Matt Smith Junior & Mini Rugby Committee Chairman: TBC. Junior & Mini Rugby Committee Secretary: Simon Greeney

Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack AgeHead CoachAsst Coach Team Manager Under 7s Stuart Humphrey Michelle Hillier Emma King Under 8s Stuart Humphrey Under 9s Ali MckinnonTom BushnellCalumn GreeneyAndy Simpson Under 10s Andy Dinnis / Darren Bartlett Paul Smallman Under 11s Matt Smith / SteveHelen Walker Under 12s Matt Smith / Andy Shearman / Under 13s Under 14s Andy Smith / Simon Robertson Ian MacArthur Steve Massey Paul Holland Lee Goold Under 15s Under 16s Tim Bainbridge / Richard Burkhard / George Joyce Jon Dakin John Pickin Colts Jeremy Lea / Andy Jones / Diane Lea /

Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack Parent’s and Spectator’s Code of Conduct At Congleton Rugby Union Football Club parents and guardians shall: Remember that young people play rugby for the sake of their own enjoyment, not that of their parents. Encourage young people to play and do not force them to play. Focus on the young player’s efforts rather than on winning or losing. Be realistic about the young player’s ability; not pushing them towards a level that they are not capable of achieving. Provide positive verbal feedback both in training and during the game. Remember persistent, negative messages will adversely affect the player’s and referee’s performance and attitude. Always support the Club in its efforts to eradicate loud, course and abusive behaviour from the game. Remember that young people learn by example. Always show appreciation of good play by ALL young players both from their own club and from the opposition. Respect the decisions made by the match officials and encourage the young players to do likewise. Congleton Rugby Union Football Club also encourages parents and guardians to: Be familiar with the coaching and training programme in order that their child is fully involved and the coaches are aware of their ability. Be familiar with the teaching and coaching methods used by observing the sessions in which their child participates. Be aware that the Club has a duty of care and therefore, where appropriate, assist the coaches with the supervision of the young players; particularly where numbers are large and there is a need to transport youngsters to away games. Be involved with Club activities and share their expertise. Share concerns, if they have them with Club Officials. Be familiar with the Coaches Code of Conduct and in particular that coaches should recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching young players. Ensure that coaches keep winning and losing in perspective, encouraging young players to behave with dignity in all circumstances.

Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack PLAYER REGISTRATION FORM Please complete and return to Simon Greeney / or your Age Group Coach Player’s Details Name Date of Birth Parents’ Details Name(s) Address(es) Mobile Number(s) Home Phone Number(s) Address(es)