Season 2011/12

Welcome to our section of the club

And a huge thank you to our sponsors for the best Mini's Festival ever!

Click on the links below for more information:

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 RICHMOND FC HISTORY AND FUTURE

Richmond FC is a club with an illustrious and historic past - being one of the oldest rugby clubs. Formed in 1861 - our 150th anniversary is this year!  We have a very big and successful minis section who play on the fantastic and well kept pitches and facilities of the Richmond Athletic Ground, in the heart of Richmond.

Richmond minis is about two things, learning to play rugby whilst having fun and improving your rugby skills whilst having fun.

The minis are able to call on the coaching and fitness resources of the senior mens and womens section to help us to develop the rugby players of the future. In addition the Richmond Board fully recognises that the the way for the club to develop a sustainable future is to grow and develop our players from within  - many of our senior squad players started as minis.

We are a club for all and our club ethos embraces all the section from the minis to the seniors - One Club, the Richmond Way - you will hear it called a number of things but it means each of us doing our bit to help one another and making sure our club has continue for another 150 years.

If you fancy giving us a try come along on  a Sunday morning 9:30 am for training - mini rugby runs for age groups Under6 - Under12.

One way the minis can help the seniors out is by coming along and cheering them on a Saturday and one of the big games of the season is next saturday:

 This year this page will contain all the central information needed to be a part of the Minis. This includes the following - just click on the area of interest - For specific AGE group details check their web page by clicking below or from the navigation link on the left..

For contacts, scroll down to the bottom of this page for the details

New Players - Have you Registered yet?

Players & Parents, please download the pdfs and read the other items so you are conversant with all elements needed for this season.

Please download, complete the following and bring with you:
Mini's flyer - Click here to download PDF for review
Membership form - Click here to download PDF for completion
Medical details and Parental consent - Click here to download PDF for completion

Please read the following:
U6's player's guide - Click here to review
Continuum Rules U7&8 - Click here to review
Continuum Rules U9&10 - Click here to review
Continuum Rules U11&12 - Click here to review

Club accident form - Click here to review
Child protection policy - Click here to review
Equity policy - Click here to review
Codes of conduct - Click here to review

FOR LONDON SOUTH COACHING COURSE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW

The more qualified coaches and refs we get the better coahcing we can give the players - so please consider doing a coaching course -note you need to do a Rugby Ready Course before taking Level 1 Coaching badge.

The club can offer a financial support or a free season ticket for those taking coaching courses. 

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Rugby is a great game and teaches young people many great skills, as a parent, helper.coach, spectator please remember - Set a good example at all times.

Below is the good spectators guide but equally valid for coaches and players. You know that there is a lot of effort put in by you all to get the teams into these tournaments - they are put on with the intention to be enjoyed by all.


In the heat of the moment it is easy to get carried away with your emotions that can lead to an unnecessary outburst, please remember this has an impact on everyone around you. Something that football is battling with is the lack of respect within the game at all levels, please take a moment to read the following guidelines to ensure rugby does not go down the same road as the round ball game. Thank you.

Always act as a positive role models to all players.

Remember children play sport primarily for their own enjoyment, not for that of the spectators.

Acknowledge good individual and team performance from all players irrespective of the team in which they play.

Respect match officials’ decisions, even if they appear to make a mistake – remember, they are volunteers providing an opportunity for players to play rugby.

Never verbally abuse players, coaches, match officials or fellow spectators: such behaviour can create a negative environment for players and their behaviour will often reflect this.

Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than ‘to win at all costs’.

Verbally encourage all players in a positive manner, never shout at he players.

Encourage all players irrespective of the ability and regardless of the team in which they play.

Thanks

Peter Scott - Tel: (M) 07715 047128 - Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Minis Chairman

We look forward to welcoming you any Sunday we're at home.