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Old Abbotstonians RFC Junior Section

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Lots of stuff here to help everyone enjoy their rugby, as well as our very own computer based training package on the way...

So, why play junior rugby with us?

Successful: Both last season, and this, players from our U17 squad where selected for trials for the Middlesex County (U17), this season two of our under 14s went on trials with the Middlesex Rugby School, many if not all of all of the players in our squads excel in sports (especially in Rugby), as well gaining self-confidence.

Fun: Yes, we keep it fun and safe (our coaches are qualified and CRB checked).

Unique: Video Analysis/coaching from training and matches for the improvement of individual technique and team work as well as focusing on player health and safety.

Free food after matches: for those taking part.

Great value: sometimes forgotten with expensive subs at many other

sports clubs, membership is £20 per season (which also gets you a pair of clubs socks and shorts) and £3 a week subs.

All of these things help lead to a vibrant junior section which is growing, with new people turning up most weeks for a "free try out", it is a great place for children ad parents to meet and make friends so why not be part of it!

For more information on joining our younger Squads (Tags / Mins)

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For more information on joining our older Squads (Under 14s/Under 17s)

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Dont chill, get involved, go on, you know you want to!

If you can do anything you think will help, just speak up, we really are always keen to hear from anyone who can help, and we need a vast range of skills to keep an exciting and vibrant club running!

It really does take a broad range of skills not just on Sundays but in between as well, and every little does help!

Use this form to get in contact if you can help

TRY This!

This link has some video training sessions showing rucks and mauls as well as lots of other stuff

BBC Rugby

These links also have many insights for Youth, U14 and Minis.

Premiership Rugby Academy

Coming soon, will be downloadable guides for parents of our young players, on various aspects of the game, so watch this space.

Want to kick like Jonny Wilkinson? Run like Jason Robinson? Or tackle like Lawrence Dallaglio?

Premiership Rugby Academy Camps, run in association with O2 and the Premiership clubs aim to deliver rugby master classes at the junior level. They use top Premiership coaches and players run them, and with over 150 courses countrywide each year, at some of the countrys best training facilities, the camps are open to boys and girls aged 6-17 of all abilities and range from 1 day courses to 5 day residential camp, several of our youngsters have been on them at Wasps and Irish

Holiday Premiership Acadamy Rugby Camps

Junior Section Club Development Programme; the RFU Seal of Approval

The Rugby Football Union has introduced the Seal of Approval as a method of examining, maintaining and improving the provision of rugby in the youth section of a rugby club. It aims to recognise the effort and achievement of those clubs that reach and maintain the required standard to meet the various levels of the Seal of Approval.

The Seal of Approval will be used to satisfy the Active Sports Club Registration Criteria for those clubs involved in delivery of the Active Sports Rugby Union Programme. The criteria for the Sport England (Safe, Effective & Child Friendly Club mark) is integrated within the Seal of Approval. A successful application for the RFU Seal of Approval will achieve the Sport England Safe, Effective & Child Friendly Club.

The Award will be an indication of the quality of provision a club offers, and its commitment to the continued development of young rugby players. A club will receive certification to confirm accreditation, both from the Rugby Football Union and Sport England

While we have gained the Seal of Approval/Clubmark award, the club will continue to put maximum efforts into developing and strengthening it's organisation and standards to bring further benefit for current and future members (players, volunteers and supporters)

Old Abbs Junior section, a great place for young rugby players and their parents or carers to meet and have fun