Mumbles Dragons Under 11's Rugby Team: January 2012

Sunday 29 January 2012

Training / Game against Mumbles Knights

We had a training session at Bishopston today. The weather was so cold that we had to keep the boys moving.

We played a game with our friends the Mumbles Knights. They are a great team, full of enthusiasm, with some star players.

The big news of the day was that we recived a new shirts. They look absolutely fantastic. Nigel has done a brilliant job. Thank you for your hard work.

At the moment we don't have a game scheduled so we will be training at Bishopston. We will meet at 10:30. See you next week.

Mark.

Saturday 28 January 2012

New clubhouse and facilities in Underhill Park, Mumbles

Mumbles RFC home ground is in Underhill park. This is a great location but the pitch has poor drainage and the layout does not make best use of the area available. The other big drawback is that our clubhouse is not on this site. This makes a huge differnce as you will have experienced when visiting other clubs this year.

There are plans to join with the Rangers (Mumbles football club) to purchase and develop Underhill park, This which will culminate in a new clubhouse. For this to happen we need people with skills and commitment to be part of the project team. We need members or parents perhaps versed in finance, design, planning, legal, fund raising etc.

The club will be holding a meeting in March to discuss the way forward, for a chance that might not occur again.

If you can help please let me know.

Mark.

Last weekend (S.Gower) & Sunday 29 January (Training)

We played South Gower last weekend and were well and truly beaten! It is good to play a superior team from time to time. That's all I want to say about that!

Thanks for your support at the club. We lobbied hard to get catering provided. That has now happened but the Dragons still want their hotdogs! I have asked if we can get hotdogs as well as the healthier option next time.

We have a break from our scheduled games. On Sunday 29 January we will be doing some joint training and playing against the Mumbles Knights (Under 6 Beach Rugby Team). Please meet at Bishopston at 10:30.

Nigel has revived the new rugby jerseys that he designed for our team. He will be handing these out to the Dragons tomorrow. If you have not yet paid your subs for the year please can you bring £42 tomorrow as we need the cash!

Mark.

Sunday 15 January 2012

Dragons V Gowerton

We played Gowerton (Away) today. The weather was absolutely freezing but the boys did really well. The teams were evenly matched and the Dragons played some great rugby. Well done Dragons.

See you all next week for a home game against South Gower. Please bring a change of shoes as we will probably go back to the club for hotdogs.

Mark.

Saturday 14 January 2012

Dragons V Dunvant

The Dragons played really well against Dunvant, who were one of the strongest teams that we have played so far. The boys were really enthusiastic and got stuck in despite the long Christmas break. Well done everyone.

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.