Mumbles Dragons Under 11's Rugby Team: October 2011

Sunday 30 October 2011

Halloween Tag

We had a spooky, halloween, themed training session today.

Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. We started with a modified warm-up game of North, South, East and West where the boys ran between Rat, hat, broom and bat!

Next up was Zombie tag. I don't know how the un-dead do it! Running without bending your knees is hard work.

My favourite bit was next. The Dragons split into 2 groups and ran relay races which finished by turning 2 of the Mummy's into Mummies! This was accomplished by wrapping them in 8 rolls of the cheapest toilet paper! I thought they looked great.

After a short break the boys played a game of tag rugby. Thanks to Mal and Jess for helping the teams. Everyone played really well.

Finally we had a quiz where correct answers won the boys their sweets.

Well done everyone. See you next week.

Mark.

Friday 28 October 2011

Halloween Tag!

It's Halloween so we will be having spooky themed tag training session. We will start at 10:30am on Sunday 30 October at Bishopston. Dress in your Halloween costumes (if you don't mind them getting a bit dirty!)

Please join us for severed fingers in blood (hotdogs) at the club after training.

Mark.

Tuesday 25 October 2011

New Jersey

Nigel has been working on a new jersey for the Dragons. I think it looks fantastic but we would really like to know what you think. Post your comments below.

Sunday 23 October 2011

Training Underhill Park - Sunday 23 October

We had a good training session today in Underhill Park. We played in the afternoon to accommodate the rugby world cup final. We will retun to our usual pre lunch time next week.

We started our training with our usual warm-up (I now need to keep an eye open for Gavin Henson and James Hook!). We then had a couple of games of bulldog with Grant and Nigel tagging.

I started to worry that the Dragons don't have that killer instinct when the boys suggested we play "kissy bears" not huggy bears (which we do to get the boys into groups)! Next up we practised collecting a lose ball from the floor and passing. The final drill was a 1 on 1 game that Grant ran. I liked this game and will play that again.

We finished with a long game of tag rugby. I am really impressed with the Dragons. There was some great running, swerving, passing and tries. The new Dragons Dylan and Jack played some great rugby. Well done boys!

As the All Blacks won the world cup today I though it the right time to teach the Dragons the Welsh Haka. The words can be found on a post lower down the blog.

Next week will be Halloween themed!

Mark.

All Blacks Skills - Part 1 - Tricks at Training

All Blacks Skills - Part 2 - Summer Edition

Friday 21 October 2011

Sunday 21 October - Training 3pm

Because of the Rugby World Cup final we will be training in Underhill Park at 3pm. Please meet us near the swings! See you on Sunday,

Mark.

Thursday 13 October 2011

Pontarddulais Away. Sunday 16 October 10:30am.

We are playing an away game against Pontarddulais RFC on Sunday 16 October. Our game will be played at the Pontarddulais Comprehensive school, Caecerrig Road, Pontarddulais, Swansea SA4 1PD.

Games start at 11am. Please arrive by 10:30 so we can get the Dragons ready.

See you on Sunday,

Mark.

Tuesday 11 October 2011

Pictures of the Dragons in action taken by Lucio

Monday 10 October 2011

Dragons V Gowerton at Bishopston

We played Gowerton at the weekend. It was another good game for the Dragons.

Before the kick-off we practised picking up a rolling ball from the ground, running and passing. The boys are really doing well. Their skills are improving all the time. Ben really impressed me with his passing skills.

In the game itself the dragons boys defended really well. I watched David launch himself through the air to grab a tag and stop Gowerton from scoring! Aedan scored some fantastic tries.

I find it really hard to remember who did what. On the pitch it all happens so quickly with small children everywhere!

Nigel, Rhian and I were impressed with how well the dragons played. They outperformed their coaches! I noticed half way though the game that I had set up the pitch like a square and Nigel made some dubious calls as the referee; which invited heckling from our own parents!

See you next week for more of the same against Pontardulais(on a bigger pitch!).

Mark.

Thursday 6 October 2011

Gowerton at Home (Bishopston) 6 October 2011

Our next game is against Gowerton at home. Games start at 11am. Please arrive by 10:30 so we can get the boys ready. See you on Sunday. Mark.

Sunday 2 October 2011

Morriston and Brynhyfred

The Dragons played 2 games at Morriston today and were fantastic!

They played particularly well in their second game against Brynheyfred. There was some great running, trys and tagging.

Thank you Nigel for coaching the Dragons while I was looking after Holly.

Mums and dads also deserve a mention. You were really cheering the Dragons but importantly applauded the opposition as well. Thank you.

I can't wait for our game next week against Gowerton.

Mark.

Saturday 1 October 2011

Mumbles V Bridgend. More Photographs.

Hope you like these fantastic photos from Lucio.

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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.