Mumbles Dragons Under 11's Rugby Team: September 2011

Tuesday 27 September 2011

Morriston Away. Sunday 2 October 2011. 10:15am

We have an away game against Morriston on Sunday 2 October. Our game starts at 10:30am. Please arrive at 10:15am. Directions to the ground are on the right hand side of the blog.

Mark.

Monday 26 September 2011

Haka Rabbits

Hey Dragons this is the Haka. If you want to learn the 'Welsh Haka' let me know!

Words to the Welsh Haka (This is for you Lewis!)

I brush my teeth in the morning when I get up arggggggh!
I brush my teeth in the morning when I get up arggggggh!
Colgate, Colgate, Mentadent P.
Colgate, Colgate, Mentadent P.

I wash my hair in the morning when I get up argggggh!
I wash my hair in the morning when I get up argggggh!
Timotei, Timotei, Head and Shoulders.
Timotei, Timotei, Head and Shoulders.

I style my hair in the morning when I get up argggggh!
I style my hair in the morning when I get up argggggh!
Hair lacquer, hair lacquer, mousse, mousse, gel
Hair lacquer, hair lacquer, mousse, mousse, gel

Friday 23 September 2011

Training Sunday 25 September 10:00 - 11:00am

We don't have a game this Sunday so we will be training at Bishopston Leisure Centre.

We will start at 10am which will allow those of you who travel along the coast road to get home. Oystermouth / Mumbles road will be shut at 12:00 because of the Swansea Bay 10k run.

Please bring any outstanding fees and registration cards.

Hope to see you on Sunday.

Mark.

Monday 19 September 2011

Home game against Bridgend. Sunday 18 September.

We played against Bridgend Athletic on Sunday 18 September.

I was really proud of the Dragons. They played really well in awful weather conditions. No one complained and they got stuck in and had a good time. There was some great defending and attacking.

Our new team mate Dylan joined in and played really well.

After the game we all went back to the club for hot dogs. Thank you all for your support. We want to show that the junior teams make use of the club. This Sunday it was packed.

Well done Dragons. See you next week.

Mark.

Tuesday 13 September 2011

Home game against Bridgend. Sunday 18 September.

We have an unscheduled game against Bridgend Under 7's on Sunday 18 September. Please arrive at Bishopston leisure centre by 10:30am.

We will be going back to the rugby club after the game for free hot-dogs. Please bring a change of clothes and shoes for the kids.

Please try and get the WRU registration cards to me ASAP. If your child is not registered, they are not covered by insurance, so will not be able to play in any games.

Mark.

Monday 12 September 2011

Training Sunday 11 September

We had a great little training session on Sunday 11 September.

Sorry I was a bit late. I wish that I could use the Wales game as an excuse but I had been decorating! Thank you Nigel for keeping the Dragons occupied.

The Dragons played bulldogs with gusto! Rhidian deserves a special mention as he won both games with some fantastic running and swerving. Morgan did some great tagging.

In the tag game at the end Jac and Ben scored some great tries.

The Mumbles coaches are trying to arrange a game against Bridgend for next weekend. Players need to be registered with the WRU. Please send me your membership cards ASAP. Give me a call if you need my address (07767 480 618 / 01792 417 185).

Mark

Wednesday 7 September 2011

Training Sunday 11 September

We don't have a game this Sunday so we will be training at Bishopston at 11:30. Our pitch is at the rear of the the leisure centre.

If the other teams are going back to the rugby club for hot dogs we will join them. Please bring a change of shoes and clean clothes for the kids.

Please bring any outstanding WRU Registration cards and annual fees of £42.

More Pictures S.Gower Away.

First Game of the Season

The Dragons played their first game of the season against a strong South Gower team on Sunday 4 September.

I like to think that 'rugby was the winner' It certainly wasn't us! That said the team all enjoyed themselves and looked fantastic in their socks and jerseys.

Nigel and I were very proud. Well done boys! Hope you like the photos.

Mark.

Thursday 1 September 2011

Gowerton Away. Sunday 4 September. 10am.

Our first game of the season will be against South Gower on Sunday 4 September.

Please arrive at South Gower's pitch by 10am. Directions can be found on the right hand side of this blog page.

If you have not done so yet please bring both WRU membership cards(complete with photographs). If possible please also bring membership fees. In common with the other teams we plan to collect £42 annual membership fees. £10 of this goes to Mumbles Rugby Club. We keep the rest and will use this to provide the Dragons with their kit.

Please respond to the Teamer text, or e-mail, notification so that we know how many Dragons will be playing.

Hope to see you on Sunday.

Nigel, Rhian and 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.