Welcome to Congleton Rugby Union Football Club (2012/13 Season)

1. Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack Welcome to Congleton Rugby Union Football Club (2012/13 Season) Club House Address: 78, Park Street Congleton Cheshire, CW12 1EG 01260 273338 Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack (version 4.0 – 5 September 2011)

2. What we’re about – Our Commitment to YOU 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. • 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: • 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. Mini Rugby Under 7s to under 12s Junior Rugby Under 13s – Under 16s

3. When do we meet? 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.

4. U13 / U14 Congleton Bears Sunday Pitches U10s Congleton Park U7s Hankinson’s Field Car Park U9s U12 U11 U8s Central Gazebo Skate Park Leisure Centre Car Park Car Park Clubhouse Park Street Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack U7s Where do we play? • Note: • Depending upon match commitments Under 13, 14 and15/16 training sessions may be held on the pitches at Back Lane. • 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.

5. Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack General Admin Stuff that you need to know:

6. Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack

7. 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.

8. Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack PLAYER REGISTRATION FORM Please complete and return to Ian MacArthur / Rus Williams or your Age Group Coach