Mumbles Dragons Under 11's Rugby Team: April 2012

Thursday 26 April 2012

Sunday 29. End of Season Party at Pitchside. 10:50am

The weather is awful so a BBQ is not a good idea. We would like to finish our season with a bit of fun so we have hired Pitchside in Swansea. This is an indoor artificial grass court. We have hired this between 11am and 12:00. Please arrive by 10:50. We plan to play rugby and football with the kids. After the fun we will provide hotdogs and drinks for the Dragons at the venue. If you are feeling adventurous please feel free to join in with us. Brothers and sisters are welcome as well. Both you, and the Dragons, will need trainers. I would like the Dragons to wear our jerseys but they may want their favourite football top as well! PLEASE RESPOND TO THE TEAMER MESSAGE SO I KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD AND DRINK TO ORDER. See you on Sunday! Mark.

Saturday 21 April 2012

Training 15 April 2012

We had a really good training session last week. We did some fun warm up exercises and sprints to start but I think someone had a false start if you look at the photos! After a quick game of 'huggy bears' (note to some players this is not called kissy bears!) we split the group into two. The dads ran an exercise to help the Dragons with their tagging and evasion skills. Nigel and I worked on tagging skills. Finally we had a game of tag rugby where we worked on defence and keeping a tag line. The it was back to the rugby club for some isotonic hot dogs and lemonade! Thank you all for your help. Mark.

Saturday 14 April 2012

Sunday 15 April. Training. Bishopston. 10:30am

If you looked at the blog recently there has been a change of plan. Pontarddulais are not bringing an under 7's team.

We will hold a training session this week and will try and organise a game to end our season next Sunday.

Please arrive at Bisopston at 10:30 on Sunday 15 April.

Mark.

Sunday 8 April 2012

Easter Sunday Training.

I really enjoyed our training session today; I think the Dragons did as well!

Our session was focused on our defensive play. We played bulldog with some very big and mean looking defence (Thank you dads!). We then did some drills to work on tagging and evasion. Check out the photo of Rhydian twisting his hips to avoid being tagged. We finished with tag rugby.

Well done Dragons you were great today.

See you next week,

Mark.

Is Rugby Tougher than Football?

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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.