Juniors
We have a thriving Junior section with over 300 players aged from 4-18 playing rugby each week. We have teams in every age group, from boys and girls mixed rugby from Under 5 to Under 11, to our boys and girls teams from Under 12 to Under 18. We also have a very successful Junior Touch pathway from Under 9 upwards.
All our Junior Coaches and Team Managers are volunteers who share the club values and work hard to ensure rugby is fun and enjoyable. All volunteers are DBS checked and we have trained First Aiders in every age group. Many of our Junior coaches play in our Senior and Touch Sections, demonstrating the success of our One Club ethos. As a volunteer-run club, all our players’ families get involved, helping with duties in the clubhouse and supporting events.
We pride ourselves on our inclusivity and welcome new players in all our teams throughout the season, so if your child is is keen to try the sport for the first time or just looking for a new challenge, we are confident they will love playing rugby at Minchinhampton. Get in touch and come along for three free trial sessions.
Training Times
All training sessions occur on Sundays at our Hollybush ground, from the first Sunday in September until the second Sunday in May.
To ensure we have plenty of space, especially on busy match days, training times are staggered across the different sections:
Minis
09:30 -10:30 : Under 6 - Under 8
09:30 -11:00 : Under 9 - Under 11
Junior Boys
11:15 -12:45 : Under 12 - Under 16
11:15 -12:45 : Touch
Junior Girls
13:00 -14:30 : Under 12 - Under 18
Colts
13:00 -14:30 : Under 17 - Under 18
What to bring
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Dogs
Whilst we love our four legged friends, our policy is strictly no dogs on the pitches.
Kit Guidance
In the winter months always bring warm clothing! Your child will need a water bottle and appropriate sportswear. If your child is playing in the Under 9's or older, where contact training takes place, a gumshield will be required.
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It's important to wear the right kit when playing any rugby. Click here for information on what to bring to training and matches.
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To learn about boots, studs and blades, please review the RFU's Rugby Safe Guidance on footwear in the link below.
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