Mumbles Dragons Under 11's Rugby Team: August 2011

Wednesday 31 August 2011

The new season

Welcome to the Dragons new blog.

Important information can be found on the right side of the page in the text box's. This includes a fixture list, directions to the clubs where we will be playing our games and membership information.

I am still waiting for details of when the games start. I will post information of the blog as soon as I get more information.

Our first game will be against Gowerton.

Mark.

Sunday 21 August 2011

Even more photos form Ospreys V Russia!

More pictures from our trip to the Liberty Stadium

On the pitch at the Liberty Stadium

Had a fantastic day today. Players from the Dragons and Vikings formed the 'guard of honour' at the Liberty Stadium. Our little ruby stars welcomed the Ospreys and Russian teams onto the pitch waving flags. This was an amazing experience!

We also had a great time meeting the Ospreys and playing on the bouncy castles and a giant rugby ball buckaroo!

Friday 19 August 2011

Rugby Fun Day

On 27 August Mumbles Rugby Club will be holding a rugby fun day in Underhill Park as part of the Cracker 7's weekend.

The minis and junior teams will be playing a series of games against Gowerton. There will be stalls, BBQ, beer tent, games, bouncy castle etc. Last years event was friendly and really good fun. The photo shows the Predators and Dragons players (David and Rhys) with visiting Ospreys players.

The Dragons will be playing their first game of the season against Gowerton under 7's. Please arrive by 11am so that we can prepare for our game. I will be handing out jerseys and socks to the Dragons.

To play for the Dragons this seasons players need to be 6 or over on 1 September 2011. If you have not yet done so please complete the WRU registration forms (including photographs) and bring these with you.

Mark.

Thursday 18 August 2011

If your children would like to play for the Dragons this season please complete and return their WRU registration forms to me as soon as possible. This covers personal injury insurance for the year.

Registration forms were handed out at the last training session in May. Please send the forms to my home. My address is on the bottom of the newsletter. Please give me a call if you need a new form or have lost my address. My mobile number is 07767 480618.

PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE UNLESS I HAVE COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORMS

In common with the other junior teams I would like your children to become members of Mumbles Rugby Club. Membership is £42 a year. This is due by 1 September. Mumbles Dragons keep most of the registration money. We will use this to purchase training equipment and provide the players with their team clothing. £10 of the fee goes to Mumbles Rugby Club. If you have any problems with the registration fees please contact me in strict confidence. I don't want money to stop the kids from playing.

Mark.

Ospreys Guard of Honour

Lewis, David, Aedan, Rhys, Will, Jack, Max and Sam will be part of the 'guard of honour' at this Sundays Ospreys V Russia match in the Liberty Stadium.

Please meet Grant and I between 12-12:30pm outside ticket office or until around 2pm in the 'fun village' - (We need to take our seats by 2.30pm latest) so we can hand out the kids and adult tickets.

The Dragons need to wear trainers and navy shorts. I will bring jerseys and socks. We will get the flags at 2:45pm and will be on the pitch to welcome the players.

I can't wait! Thank you Grant for organising this.

Mark.

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Joining Our Team

If you are visiting the blog because you are interested in joining our team I thought you may like some information about us.

The Mumbles Dragons are a great little team. Our current age group is under 11’s which caters for boys and girls in year 6. We are part of Mumbles RFC a club with great heritage and an exciting future as we plan to build new pitches and an amazing club house in Underhill Park. Our team has many original players who started when they were just 6 years old. Unfortunately some of our team stopped playing rugby at the start of this season because of other
commitments. This is why we are trying to recruit.

We train every Wednesday evening in Whitestone Primary School at 18:30. Games are held on Sunday mornings. There are hundreds of photographs on our blog that show the team in action.

There won’t be any charge for new players until you are sure you want to join our team. Come along to training, meet the players, and see if you like it. If you stay with us our subs are just £3.50 a month if you pay by direct debit. We will provide a team jersey and socks. The kit required is basic. You will need a pair of rugby boots and a gum shield (available from stores such as Sports Direct).

If you would like to try rugby and meet the team it would be great to see you. Give me a call on 07468 742 631. Thanks for your interest. Mark.

Fixture List 2015 - 16

All home games will be at Bishopston leisure center.

This list will be amended thought the season if there are any changes. We will try and fill some of the vacant fixtures. If we cant we may use time as training sessions. Parents will receive a text message before each game.

06/09/15 Fall Bay (Away)

13/09/15 Morriston (Away)

20/09/15 Bonymaen (Home)

27/09/15 Gowerton (Home)

04/10/15 No Fixture

11/10/15 No Fixture

18/10/15 South Gower (Home)

25/10/15 Dunvant (Away)

01/11/15 Vardre (Home)

08/11/15 Loughor (Away)

15/11/15 Penlan (Home)

22/11/15 No Fixture

29/11/15 Swansea Uplands (Home)

06/12/15 No Fixture

13/12/15 Waunarlwydd (Home)

20/12/15 Morriston (Home)

CHRISTMAS BREAK

10/01/16 Gowerton (Away)

17/01/16 Loughor (Home)

24/01/16 Waunarlwydd (Away)

31/01/16 South Gower (Away)

07/02/16 Vardre (Away)

14/02/16 Dunvant (Home)

21/02/16 No Fixture

28/02/16 Gorseinon (Away)

06/03/16 Penlan (Away)

13/03/16 Fall Bay (Home)

EASTER BREAK

03/04/16 Pontarddulais (Home)

10/04/16 Bonymaen (Away)

17/04/16 Swansea Uplands (Away)

Training

WRU Rules for Under 11's Rugby

1) For all passes, free kicks and penalties a player must place the ball on the floor and tap it forward with the foot. If done incorrectly it must be taken again. Defending team must retreat 5m when a free pass is awarded. No Cavalry Charges permitted. 2m maximum run for receiver of pass.

2) Tackle below waist. More than one tackler permitted. The tackler, or first player arriving at a tackle, can pick up the ball and go unless ruck is formed.

3) Contested tackles (rucking). Only 1 player from each team to contest the tackle. Can be any player involved in the tackle or an arriving player. Acting scrum half must pass the ball after a ruck has been formed. Off side line is 1m back from the rear most part of the body at the tackle area.

4) Scrums are static. 5 v 5 scrum for knock on. Both hookers can strike for the ball. Defending scrum half to remain at tunnel. Winning scrum half passes the ball from the scrum.

5) 4 man uncontested lineouts. No catch and drive. No Lifting. Ball must enter above head height. Off side remains until scrum half passes or run with the ball.

6) No mauling, no hand-offs and no ripping the ball allowed.

7) Kicking is permitted in your own half.

8) The team who have scored drop kicks the ball to the oposing team at the re-start.

9) Trys and conversions are the only way to score. Use available posts.

Membership

In common with the other junior teams we would like your children to become members of Mumbles Rugby Club. Membership is £42 a year. The Dragons keep most of the money which we will use to purchase training equipment and provide the players with their team clothing. £10 of the fee goes to Mumbles Rugby Club. The money can be paid in cash, cheque or by direct debit. If you have any problem with the fees please contact Mark in strict confidence. We don't want the fees to stop the kids from playing.