Welcome to Congleton Rugby Union Football Club (2018/19 Season)

1. Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack Welcome to Congleton Rugby Union Football Club (2018/19 Season) Club House Address: 78, Park Street Congleton Cheshire, CW12 1EG 01260 273338 Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack (version 5.0 – 20 Aug 2018)

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 More information available on the following link: rfu.com/newrulesofplay 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? We encourage all players, parents and spectators to join us each week at the Club House for a drink, a bite to eat, kids tuck box and a chat.

4. U12’s & U10’s Congleton Bears Sunday Pitches U9’s Congleton Park U7s Hankinson’s Field Car Park “Girls” U13’s & U14’s U11’s Central Gazebo Skate Park Leisure Centre Car Park Car Park Clubhouse Park Street Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack U8s Pavillion Where do we play? • Depending upon match commitments Under 13 &14’s training sessions may be held on the pitches at Back Lane • Matches will generally be held on the park pitches, but may (on occasion be switched to Back Lane (due to weather conditions) In the event of an Emergency • Ambulance access – near Pavillion use Congleton Park, CW12 1JG • Ambulance access – via Park Road/Paddling Pool use Park Road, CW12 1DS • Ambulance access – via Leisure Centre use post code Worral Street, CW12 1DT

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

6. Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack General Admin Stuff that you need to know and do each season:

7. Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack

8. Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack Players, 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 • PLEASE COMPLETE THE PARENTAL AND PLAYER CONSENT AGREEMENT TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT – NEXT PAGE

9. Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack Photo Graphs and Code of Conduct – please complete Please complete and return to your Team Manager

10. Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack Tag Rugby & Rugby – the basics and rules explained If you are coming along to watch rugby for the first time, you may like to know a few of the rules, so you can understand a little more of what is happening on the pitch: • Each player wears a belt with 2 tags attached at either side of the waist by velcro • The attacking player tries to score a try without the defenders taking either of their tags • If they are tagged the player has to stop and pass the ball to another player on their team • The player who grabbed the tag has to shout “TAG” and then give the tag back to the attacker so they can re-join the game • If a player scores a try without being tagged, their team gets a point and the ball now passes to the opposing team • The ball has to be passed backwards or sideways, there’s no tackling and no diving allowed. • More information available from England Rugby website.

11. Congleton RUFC – Mini & Junior Section Welcome Pack Finally ….what do I need to do next ? • 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. • To help ensure your player is registered as a member – don’t forget:- • Create an ACCOUNT using the Congleton RFU Website • PAY your annual membership online selecting one of the payment options • REGISTER your player using the online form or using the PDF (complete all details) • Provide PHOTO’s for all new player(s) – passport style/size • Complete the CODE OF CONDUCT and PHOTO APPROVAL form (enclosed within pack) • Join our FACE BOOK sites to keep informed of our fixtures and club activities • Most importantly, have fun either playing or spectating ! Club House Address: 78, Park Street Congleton Cheshire, CW12 1EG 01260 273338 Please complete and return all forms to your Team Manager