WEEK8 - INNER WARRIORS, HALF TERM AND 6 NATIONS BALLOT

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WEEK8 - INNER WARRIORS, HALF TERM AND 6 NATIONS BALLOT

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INNER WARROR WOMEN'S CAMP

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VOLUNTEER URGENTLY NEEDED

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THIS WEEK'S PITCH PLAN

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UNLEASH YOUR INNER WARRIOR

Allianz Inner Warrior Women's Camp - FINAL CALL


We are honoured to be able to host the Allianz Inner Warrior Camp at Sevenoaks, part of the drive by the RFU to expand the Women's game and would love to see as many new and old players attend on Sunday 22nd October at 1400 for two hours - click here to find out more and book!

THIS WEEKEND

Half term has come around as quick as a flash and it’s clearly true what they say - time flies when you’re playing and watching rugby. Make sure you check what your age groups are up to this weekend on Spond.

On Saturday the 1st XV have a rest week, but the 2s and 3s are in action….

.. On Sunday a few age groups are taking a well earned break, but we we still have a whole raft of activity at home and away…

… we are also hosting an inner warrior women’s camp on Sunday afternoon - see below!

SOCIAL MEDIA

Please click here for our Instagram, X, TikTok and LinkedIn accounts and follow!! 

LAST WEEKEND

Some superb rugby played last weekend, with the 1s narrowly missing the win away at TJs, instead drawing 29-29 in a great local derby.while the 2s finished 10-46 away to Gillingham.  Our 3rd XV nailed a 31-0 win over Westcombe Park at home to complete a cracking Saturday all around! 

Sunday saw some decent clashes both near and far with the U16 Girls winning their first National Cup pool game against Medway 49-15 whilst the U18 Girls dominated a previously unbeaten Tunbridge Wells at home, calling time early with the score sitting 55-0 - well done all!

SQUAD NEWS

OAKS IN THE NEWS

More media this week as radio and TV continue to ask for interviews and words around Ben Earl and the World Cup - hopefully next week will be even busier as we get more coverage ahead of the final!  Everything crossed.....!

We have chosen not to show the games this weekend in the Clubhouse due to lack of interest - with numbers ranging between 20-30 attendees, it is not economically viable to open - quite a contrast to pre covid uptake where we have been full to the rafters!  We are hoping to put on some food and drink promotions for the final itself and it would be great if numbers were stronger in attendance. 

MIGHTY OAKS HOLIDAY CAMP LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!

Holiday Camps are back again this coming half term. Book here .

CRACK UP 4 BACK UP

A huge thank you to Ben Parker for organising the crack up 4 back up event on Sunday and for all of you who bought eggs and made a mess.

Don’t forget that we’re teaming up with the Back Up Trust this season to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injury.

It’s not too late to donate and keep your eyes peeled for the next event

SIX NATIONS BALLOT - LIVE

Tickets have been secured for the two home games at Twickenham for next year's Six Nations - 10th Feb sees England take on Wales and 9th March they could be facing the current RWC Champs in Ireland....!  Ballot is now live - click here to apply - You have to be a fully paid up member and we ask you only apply for a pair for each match - there may be scope for us to purchase more tickets if over subscribed, so please only buy what you intend to use - whilst being allocated for one match might remove you from the other, we will try and get you tickets for both if possible.  You will need your email address attributed to your Twickenham App and please also include a mobile contact number too.  Ballot will close on 1st Dec, or earlier if over subscribed!

VOLUNTEER REQUIRED URGENTLY - CLUB SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

If you are interested in finding out more about this important role, please contact us now or see the full job description here. The role is suited to school teachers, policemen or other forces personnel or someone who has worked in social care, but if you have other experience and are interested we’d love to here from you.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Please click here for our Instagram, X, TikTok and LinkedIn accounts and follow!! 

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CLUB

Don’t forget that there are plenty of other ways to support the Club:

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WEEK 7 - CRACK UP FOR BACK UP

THANK YOU FROM BEN EARL

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CRACK UP FOR BACK UP - EGGCITING LAUNCH EVENT FOR NEW CHARITY PARTNERSHIP

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VOLUNTEER URGENTLY NEEDED - CLUB SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

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THIS WEEK'S PITCH PLAN

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THANK YOU FROM BEN EARL + CRACK UP FOR BACK UP - EGGCITING LAUNCH EVENT FOR NEW CHARITY PARTNERSHIP + VOLUNTEER URGENTLY NEEDED - CLUB SAFEGUARDING OFFICER + THIS WEEK'S PITCH PLAN +

THIS WEEKEND

We have another very egg-citing weekend lined up for you.

Our 1st XV take on local rivals TJs at the Slade in Tonbridge, the 2s are away at Gillingham and our 3rds host Hastings & Bexhill tomorrow.

On Sunday we have a whole host of action (see below) but be sure to stick around (or return to) the clubhouse after your sessions because…

… we’re holding a fun charity event in aid of the Back Up Trust - check out Crack Up for Back Up below

… the U18 girls are playing their first home match of the season on the 1st XV pitch

BEST OF LUCK TO THE HOME NATIONS

This weekend also sees more World Cup Action that you can enjoy on the Big Screen at the Paddock.

We’re sending all our best wishes to the home nations competing over the weekend and in particular Mighty Oak (and England player) Ben Earl. Check out what he thinks here…

MIGHTY OAKS HOLIDAY CAMP EARLY BIRD OFFER


Holiday Camps are back again this coming half term - just a few weeks away now!  We are currently offering an early bird discount offer - ends Sunday 8th October so get booking quickly!  Book here .

CRACK UP 4 BACK UP

We’re delighted that - with huge support and drive from U14 coach and parent, Ben Parker – we’re teaming up with the Back Up Trust this season to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injury.

We want to kick things off with a exciting (no bad yolks here) event on the 15th October f or those at home - where we will be testing your throwing and catching skills with our very own version of the game “Donkey”. Come and see what its all about on the Balcony at 10.30(ish) and 12.30(ish).

If you’re feeling generous or what to find out more in the meantime click on this link

VOLUNTEER REQUIRED URGENTLY - CLUB SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

After many, many years of faithful service we’re very sorry to see Andy Clark stepping down as the Club’s Safeguarding Officer (CSO). He’s done a fabulous job of keeping the Club (and most importantly the children at the Club) safe in what is an extremely important role, and after a long and patient wait he’s found his dream home towards the South East coast where we hope he’ll be extremely happy (although we hope he’ll visit often!).

Whilst safeguarding in rugby is everyone’s responsibility, the CSO is responsible for championing safeguarding and the safety and welfare of all children and adults at risk at the Club. It is vital that we find a volunteer for this role imminently so they can receive a full and proper handover from Andy.

If you are interested in finding out more about this important role, please contact us now or see the full job description here. The role is suited to school teachers, policemen or other forces personnel or someone who has worked in social care, but if you have other experience and are interested we’d love to here from you.

SCHOOLS TAG COMPETITION

Thanks to all the volunteers and well done to all of the children from local Sevenoaks Schools who made this year’s Primary Schools Tag Competition a huge success!

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

If you have photos or other content from your age group - please share it with your head coach.

ADHD AWARENESS MONTH

ADHD Awareness Month runs from 1st to 31st October and aims to help educate people on the issues and obstacles ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) people face on a daily basis.

Between 2 to 5% of UK school children have a ‘type’ of ADHD therefore, it’s likely that most age groups have 1, 2 or more ADHD children.

ADHD Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity for our coaches to educate themselves about ADHD and promote respect and compassion for those with the condition.

FILL YOUR KIT BAG

Don’t forget that the Club Shop is open online using the link below and in the Clubhouse on Sunday mornings. The Clubhouse shop has additional items and the second hand rack - don’t miss out!

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CLUB

Don’t forget that there are plenty of other ways to support the Club:

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WEEK 6 - A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING

VOLUNTEER URGENTLY NEEDED - CLUB SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

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ADHD IN RUGBY

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CRACK UP FOR BACK UP - EGGCITING LAUNCH EVENT FOR NEW CHARITY PARTNERSHIP

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THE SENIOR SQUAD NEED YOUR HELP

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SENIOR SQUAD HELPING OUT

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THIS WEEK'S PITCH PLAN

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COACHING CORNER

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VOLUNTEER URGENTLY NEEDED - CLUB SAFEGUARDING OFFICER + ADHD IN RUGBY + CRACK UP FOR BACK UP - EGGCITING LAUNCH EVENT FOR NEW CHARITY PARTNERSHIP + THE SENIOR SQUAD NEED YOUR HELP + SENIOR SQUAD HELPING OUT + THIS WEEK'S PITCH PLAN + COACHING CORNER +

Mini and Youth Rugby introduces our future stars to new experiences and people each week and last Sunday was certainly a weekend of firsts…

  • first festivals of the season for our mini age groups

  • first festivals ever for our under 7s

  • first Kent match ever for our U12s

  • first Kent match of the season for our U14s

  • first international try for former Oaks player Pat Pelligrini - playing for Tonga against the Boks

…and whilst our 1st and 2nd XV didn’t get the rub of the green, there was still plenty of success to celebrate elsewhere with wins from the 3rd XV, the Academy Boys, the U12 Boys and the U14 Girls and U16 Girls.

THE SENIOR SQUAD NEED YOU THIS WEEKEND

This Saturday’s action kicks off, as ever, with our Under 5s first thing at the Paddock who are at the very start of their journey with rugby and we hope they will have long playing careers and join the many mini and youth players who go on to play for the Senior Squad at Sevenoaks. 

We pride ourselves on being a family club, which means more than being a friendly and safe place for our young players - it means we are a family. It means that, no matter where you are in the world, when you meet someone from Sevenoaks Rugby - whether you’ve played together or not - your know you’ll be welcomed and have a friend.

This weekend, at 14.45, the 1st XV are looking to put the last couple of weekends behind them and return to the winning form we know they’re capable of and they need your help. They’ll be ably supported by this week’s Ball Technicians - the Under 11s, but we’d love to see as many mini and youth players and parents at the Club as possible to raise the roof off of the balcony and cheer them on.

The 2s are also in action at home against Maidstone 1st XV, and the clubhouse will be showing the England match too which kicks off at 16.45, so there is even more reason to head down to the Paddock and make some noise.

MATCH SUMMARIES

UNDER 14 BOYs

The Under 14 A team had a great contest with defending Kent Champions, Canterbury, at home. The lead exchanged hands four times throughout the game and including some stylish and skilful play from both teams. Unfortunately for the Oaks a last minute try for Canterbury gave them the edge, with the final score 20-26 at the whistle.

The U14s Mixed side experienced a tough day on the South coast against Dover As, showing plenty of grit going down 53-5.

UNDER 12 BOYs

After being ball technicians for the 1st XV on Saturday, the U12 Boys sent their Spartan squad to Vigo for their first Kent Waterfall match ever. The Spartans are one of our two mixed ability teams entered into the U12 waterfall competition this year and they came up against a physical Vigo squad with 6 Under 13 players in their squad.

It took a little time for the Oaks boys to settle into their first competitive match and Vigo came out on top in the early exchanges - going 3 tries up thanks to some strong carrying. Oaks defended with spirit though and stemmed the tide before scoring themselves, going into the sheds 3-1 down at half time.

After the break, Oaks lifted again and scored 5 second half tries - including a brace of tries for Josh Mais, who won the Attack award. Despite a resolute effort from Vigo, Oaks defence also stepped up a notch and conceded only one second half try and, whilst many players put their hands up, Jack Hodder-Williams was a stand out winner of the Defence Award. In the end Oaks were comfortable victors, winning 6 tries to 4.

Welsh coach Will Devennney told reporters that it was “a really gritty performance” with Alex Mais adding “there were some positive lessons for us and the boys showed heart, bottle and determination in spades and their rucking was outstanding”.

At home the U12 Samurai Squad welcomed 1st XV player, Ben Adams, who ran a masterclass in kicking and attacking play which the boys loved!

If you have photos or other content from your age group - please share it with your head coach.

ADHD AWARENESS MONTH

ADHD Awareness Month runs from 1st to 31st October and aims to help educate people on the issues and obstacles ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) people face on a daily basis.

Between 2 to 5% of UK school children have a ‘type’ of ADHD therefore, it’s likely that most age groups have 1, 2 or more ADHD children.

ADHD Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity for our coaches to educate themselves about ADHD and promote respect and compassion for those with the condition.

VOLUNTEER REQUIRED URGENTLY - CLUB SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

After many, many years of faithful service we’re very sorry to see Andy Clark stepping down as the Club’s Safeguarding Officer (CSO). He’s done a fabulous job of keeping the Club (and most importantly the children at the Club) safe in what is an extremely important role, and after a long and patient wait he’s found his dream home towards the South East coast where we hope he’ll be extremely happy (although we hope he’ll visit often!).

Whilst safeguarding in rugby is everyone’s responsibility, the CSO is responsible for championing safeguarding and the safety and welfare of all children and adults at risk at the Club. It is vital that we find a volunteer for this role imminently so they can receive a full and proper handover from Andy.

If you are interested in finding out more about this important role, please contact us now or see the full job description here. The role is suited to school teachers, policemen or other forces personnel or someone who has worked in social care, but if you have other experience and are interested we’d love to here from you.

CRACK UP FOR BACK UP

We’re delighted that - with huge support and drive from U14 coach and parent, Ben Parker – we’re teaming up with the Back Up Trust this season to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injury.

What does this mean? 

Sevenoaks Rugby will be asking its incredible players, parents, and coaches to participate in several events throughout the season to raise much needed funds for this extremely deserving cause. We want to make the most of the unique competitive, collaborative and community values that rugby embodies and that we all stand for to make a difference for those that need it. So, whilst we’re going to organise Club-wide events for us all to get involved in, we also want to create some friendly competition by pitting our age groups against each other and seeing who can raise the most money!

What do we need from you now?

We need a point of contact from each age group to help us coordinate activity and disseminate information/get feedback from your age group/provide ideas into the mix/rally the parents to attend events. We’ll default to the head coach, but we’re keen that the load is shared, so don’t be shy in volunteering.

What is Back Up?

Back Up inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.  For over 30 years, they’ve helped people and their families to rebuild their independence after a devastating spinal cord injury, with award-winning, practical services that challenge the perceptions of what’s possible and increase skills and confidence. Back Up is at the forefront of helping people adjust positively to spinal cord injury – because their support is provided by people who have been there.

 What’s next? 15th October – Crack Up for Back Up

We want to kick things off with a very eggciting (bad yoke) event on the 15th October. We know a few age groups have away matches or festivals that day but for those at home we will be testing your throwing and catching skills with our very own version of the game “Donkey”. Stay tuned for more information in the coming week… but if you’re feeling generous or what to find out more in the meantime click on this link

MIGHTY OAKS HOLIDAY CAMP EARLY BIRD OFFER


Holiday Camps are back again this coming half term - just a few weeks away now!  We are currently offering an early bird discount offer - ends Sunday 8th October so get booking quickly!  Book here .

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

FILL YOUR KIT BAG

Don’t forget that the Club Shop is open online using the link below and in the Clubhouse on Sunday mornings. The Clubhouse shop has additional items and the second hand rack - don’t miss out!

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CLUB

Don’t forget that there are plenty of other ways to support the Club:

COACHES CORNER

COACHING COURSES & RESOURCES

We’re looking to improve the accessibility of resources to all of our coaches, including sharing session plans across age groups and passing down knowledge from year to year. In addition, we’re signposting some of the key courses and resources available.

ONLINE RFU COURSES & RESOURCES

There are plentiful resources here at the Keep Your Boots On website, but check out some of the resources directly below.

KIDS FIRST TAG

This course is designed to help you coach and referee contact rugby to your U9-11 players safely and effectively. You'll find the England Rugby codes of practice, ideas for games to coach your players, information about the rules of play and tips for successful refereeing of children.

KIDS FIRST CONTACT

In this eLearning course you'll find the England Rugby Codes of Practice,  ideas for games to coach your players and information about the rules of play.  This course is designed to complement the face to face Kids First Tag Rugby course.

RFU VIDEO RESOURCES

Short, sharp and Informative RFU videos to show you how to get started as a rugby coach or referee. Playlists about available courses as well as insights from the coaches and referees who go on them.

FACE TO FACE RFU COURSES

KIDS FIRST TAG

For those coaching and refereeing U5 - U8 players. This course supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing tag rugby.​

KIDS FIRST CONTACT

For those coaching and refereeing U9 to U12 players. This course supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing contact rugby.​

ERCA

The England Rugby Coaching Award (ERCA) is the entry point for those coaching U12 and above. Provides the knowledge, skills and attributes to safely and effectively coach young players and adults.

We have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo, Justine or Adam Bowman for more information

RFU AGE GRADE RUGBY REGULATIONS

Age Grade Rugby is played to RFU Regulation 15 which is available on the RFU Regulations page here. It is important that everyone involved in the age grade game is familiar with and applies the regulations in full throughout the season and off season. The regulations for summer 2023 and the 2023-24 season are confirmed. The key updates to the regulations are covered in the Updates document; please click the link below which provides the latest version and share this across your networks:

Age Grade Regulation & Playing Updates 2023-24 

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. Coaches can proactively check their status on GMS.

HEAD CASE

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE 2023/24 - WEEK 4

MORE ACTION THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A RUGBY BALL AT

Last weekend heralded the first weekend fixtures for the Mini and Youth section with friendlies for the U15 Boys away to Aylesford and the U12 Boys at home to Tunbridge Wells.

This weekend sees more and more action from across the mini and youth (see right) as well as the rest of the Club (see below)…

THE ACTION DOESN’T STOP THERE!

All of the Oaks action is being ably accompanied by the Rugby World Cup with all Saturday matches being shown live in the clubhouse.

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

FILL YOUR KIT BAG

Don’t forget that the Club Shop is open online using the link below and in the Clubhouse on Sunday mornings. The Clubhouse shop has additional items and the second hand rack - don’t miss out!

RUGBY WORLD CUP COMPETITION

With the Rugby World Cup starting this weekend, we’re launching a number of competitions for our minis and youth players to participate in. Don’t miss the opportunity to win some special prizes and make sure you read the weekly updates for the next competition.

SHIRT COLOURING COMPETITION

Congratulations to Salvador Suarez from our Under 6s, whose colourful entry wowed our judges, to win the shirt colouring competition. We particularly liked that he stayed true to the Club by complementing the traditional Blue and Gold with a myriad of other colours. The design has more flair than Marcus Smith! Salvador wins a rebound training ball to practice his passing and catching.

Stay tuned for more competitions!

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER ON GMS AND PAY CLUB MEMBERSHIP ASAP

As is the case every year, we need you to complete two important actions as soon as possible at the start of the season.

ACTION 1 - REGISTRATION

Log in directly to GMS  here https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/ to ensure your child is insured to pay (for festivals, training and matches), help the RFU to direct support and funding, and help the Club meet its mandatory requirements.

ACTION 2 - MEMBERSHIP

You should have received a message and payment request via Spond in respect of this year’s membership subscription which is now due. Membership is a pre-requisite for club insurance for playing and coaching, so its vital that it is paid promptly.

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CLUB

Don’t forget that there are plenty of other ways to support the Club:

COACHES CORNER

COACHING COURSES & RESOURCES

We’re looking to improve the accessibility of resources to all of our coaches, including sharing session plans across age groups and passing down knowledge from year to year. In addition, we’re signposting some of the key courses and resources available.

ONLINE RFU COURSES & RESOURCES

There are plentiful resources here at the Keep Your Boots On website, but check out some of the resources directly below.

KIDS FIRST TAG

This course is designed to help you coach and referee contact rugby to your U9-11 players safely and effectively. You'll find the England Rugby codes of practice, ideas for games to coach your players, information about the rules of play and tips for successful refereeing of children.

KIDS FIRST CONTACT

In this eLearning course you'll find the England Rugby Codes of Practice,  ideas for games to coach your players and information about the rules of play.  This course is designed to complement the face to face Kids First Tag Rugby course.

RFU VIDEO RESOURCES

Short, sharp and Informative RFU videos to show you how to get started as a rugby coach or referee. Playlists about available courses as well as insights from the coaches and referees who go on them.

FACE TO FACE RFU COURSES

KIDS FIRST TAG

For those coaching and refereeing U5 - U8 players. This course supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing tag rugby.​

KIDS FIRST CONTACT

For those coaching and refereeing U9 to U12 players. This course supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing contact rugby.​

ERCA

The England Rugby Coaching Award (ERCA) is the entry point for those coaching U12 and above. Provides the knowledge, skills and attributes to safely and effectively coach young players and adults.

We have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo, Justine or Adam Bowman for more information

RFU AGE GRADE RUGBY REGULATIONS

Age Grade Rugby is played to RFU Regulation 15 which is available on the RFU Regulations page here. It is important that everyone involved in the age grade game is familiar with and applies the regulations in full throughout the season and off season. The regulations for summer 2023 and the 2023-24 season are confirmed. The key updates to the regulations are covered in the Updates document; please click the link below which provides the latest version and share this across your networks:

Age Grade Regulation & Playing Updates 2023-24 

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. Coaches can proactively check their status on GMS.

HEAD CASE

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE 2023/24 - WEEK 3

ALL WE HEAR IS…RADIO GAGA

After a scorcher of a weekend last week - when the ice cream van stock was under pressure - we’re really back into the swing of things as the fixtures starting to increase. The Under 12 Boys have their first proper fixture, after wanting to break free of festivals for the last few years, against our A21 friends and rivals, Tunbridge Wells and the Under 15 Boys travel away to Aylesford.

DON’T STOP US NOW

Unfortunately, midweek training was impacted by a staffing issue with the management company responsible for the 3G pitch, but the show must go on, so the Under 12 Boys watched some World Cup highlights in the Clubhouse together and along with some of the U14 Girls welcomed BBC Radio Kent’s Faye Hackwell to the Paddock.  

It was heaven for everyone in the under 12s to show Faye around the Clubhouse, and talk about how Ben Earl - and his outstanding performances for England - are inspiring young players to play the game. If you missed the coverage on Friday morning - it was over in a flash - check it out here.

DON’T STOP US NOW… THE RUGBY WORLD CUP CONTINUES

After a spectacular first week of action, don’t miss this weekend’s matches and take the opportunity to watch this Saturday’s matches at the Club. Watch it Live on big screens with refreshments and great company. If you want to understand the new high tackle laws - which seem like a kind of magic - there’s no better place to be utterly bewildered than at the Paddock!

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

FILL YOUR KIT BAG

Don’t forget that the Club Shop is open online using the link below and in the Clubhouse on Sunday mornings. The Clubhouse shop has additional items and the second hand rack - don’t miss out!

RUGBY WORLD CUP COMPETITION

With the Rugby World Cup starting this weekend, we’re launching a number of competitions for our minis and youth players to participate in. Don’t miss the opportunity to win some special prizes and make sure you read the weekly updates for the next competition.

This week, we’re asking our Minis to design their very own Sevenoaks Rugby Kit. All you have to do is 1. Download the template to the right (or find some limited hard copies in the Clubhouse)

2.Have your mini colour in the template in their amazing design

3. Take a photo of thee design and send it to henley.srfc@gmail.com

The competition is only open to members of Sevenoaks RFC and entries need to be submitted before 22nd September 2023

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER ON GMS AND PAY CLUB MEMBERSHIP ASAP

As is the case every year, we need you to complete two important actions as soon as possible at the start of the season.

ACTION 1 - REGISTRATION

Log in directly to GMS  here https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/ to ensure your child is insured to pay (for festivals, training and matches), help the RFU to direct support and funding, and help the Club meet its mandatory requirements.

ACTION 2 - MEMBERSHIP

You should have received a message and payment request via Spond in respect of this year’s membership subscription which is now due. Membership is a pre-requisite for club insurance for playing and coaching, so its vital that it is paid promptly.

NEW TACKLE HEIGHT REGULATIONS

Many of you will have seen lots of press concerning the new rules on the Tackle Height in rugby - all of our coaches will have familiarised themselves with the rules themselves as well as the supporting information from the RFU on how to coach the new rules.

We’d also invite parents and players who to have a look at the information provided here.

HELP US TO GET MORE CHILDREN ACTIVE & PLAYING RUGBY - LIKE & SHARE

Our purpose is to get children playing rugby, so we’re always open to new players of any age and ability. We’d appreciate it if you could help us to get more children playing rugby:

i. Follow the Club on Facebook and Instagram and like and share Club posts - starting with the video here.

ii. Invite any friends and family members who are interested in playing sport/getting fit/trying something new to come and try out rugby - Reception to Infinity!

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CLUB

Don’t forget that there are plenty of other ways to support the Club:

COACHES CORNER

COACHING COURSES & RESOURCES

We’re looking to improve the accessibility of resources to all of our coaches, including sharing session plans across age groups and passing down knowledge from year to year. In addition, we’re signposting some of the key courses and resources available.

ONLINE RFU COURSES & RESOURCES

There are plentiful resources here at the Keep Your Boots On website, but check out some of the resources directly below.

KIDS FIRST TAG

This course is designed to help you coach and referee contact rugby to your U9-11 players safely and effectively. You'll find the England Rugby codes of practice, ideas for games to coach your players, information about the rules of play and tips for successful refereeing of children.

KIDS FIRST CONTACT

In this eLearning course you'll find the England Rugby Codes of Practice,  ideas for games to coach your players and information about the rules of play.  This course is designed to complement the face to face Kids First Tag Rugby course.

RFU VIDEO RESOURCES

Short, sharp and Informative RFU videos to show you how to get started as a rugby coach or referee. Playlists about available courses as well as insights from the coaches and referees who go on them.

FACE TO FACE RFU COURSES

KIDS FIRST TAG

For those coaching and refereeing U5 - U8 players. This course supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing tag rugby.​

KIDS FIRST CONTACT

For those coaching and refereeing U9 to U12 players. This course supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing contact rugby.​

ERCA

The England Rugby Coaching Award (ERCA) is the entry point for those coaching U12 and above. Provides the knowledge, skills and attributes to safely and effectively coach young players and adults.

We have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo, Justine or Adam Bowman for more information

RFU AGE GRADE RUGBY REGULATIONS

Age Grade Rugby is played to RFU Regulation 15 which is available on the RFU Regulations page here. It is important that everyone involved in the age grade game is familiar with and applies the regulations in full throughout the season and off season. The regulations for summer 2023 and the 2023-24 season are confirmed. The key updates to the regulations are covered in the Updates document; please click the link below which provides the latest version and share this across your networks:

Age Grade Regulation & Playing Updates 2023-24 

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. Coaches can proactively check their status on GMS.

HEAD CASE

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE 2023/24 - WEEK 2

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE 2023/24 - WEEK 2

SAVILLS FUN DAY

After a great first weekend, with the 1st XV  securing a win and a successful  first training  session for the mini and youth section - week 2 brings the first session for our youngest Oaks - the Under 5s on  Saturday   and the annual Savills Family Day on Sunday.

SAVILLS  FAMILY DAY - ICE CREAM, ICE COLD  DRINKS AND BOUNCY FUN

Members of Savills Sevenoaks will be around the Club to meet  and  greet everyone.  As our headline sponsor, Savills have committed a HUGE 5 year sponsorship deal, supporting us well in to the future.  Without partners like Savills, we couldn't deliver Rugby as we do, so please speak to them if you are in the market to sell your home and for every sale made for a member, they donate yet more money to us as a club!

The Bouncy Castle and  Ice Cream Van have been booked to be on site to give the kids some  entertain and make sure you enjoy a cold refreshment from the Bar or a mouthwatering bacon and/or sausage bap from the  Kitchen.

UNDER  5s - OUT OF TINY ACORNS  TO MIGHTY OAKS GROW

We’re excited  for our Under 5s  to be starting  their season this weekend, with Paul Vickers - who has coached throughout the age groups already and played for  the Oaks and Acorns for  a number  of years - set to  take the helm. We wish the Under 5s the very best of luck on their first outing and welcome them to  the Club.

THE RUGBY WORLD CUP HAS FINALLY ARRIVED

It’s time to paint your face, pull on that retro rugby shirt and warm up those vocal chords as we support our Home Nations (other National teams are available) through their group matches. Don’t miss the action - come down to the Rugby Club to watch it Live on big screens with refreshments and great company. There’s bound to be the odd controversy and what better place to dissect and exchange the high and low points (hopefully not high tackles) than at thee Paddock.

RUGBY WORLD CUP COMPETITION

With the Rugby World Cup starting this weekend, we’re launching a number of competitions for our minis and youth players to participate in. Don’t miss the opportunity to win some special prizes and make sure you read the weekly updates for the next competition.

This week, we’re asking our Minis to design their very own Sevenoaks Rugby Kit. All you have to do is 1. Download the template to the right (or find some limited hard copies in the Clubhouse)

2.Have your mini colour in the template in their amazing design

3. Take a photo of thee design and send it to henley.srfc@gmail.com

The competition is only open to members of Sevenoaks RFC and entries need to be submitted before 22nd September 2023

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER ON GMS AND PAY CLUB MEMBERSHIP ASAP

As is the case every year, we need you to complete two important actions as soon as possible at the start of the season.

ACTION 1 - REGISTRATION

Log in directly to GMS  here https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/ to ensure your child is insured to pay (for festivals, training and matches), help the RFU to direct support and funding, and help the Club meet its mandatory requirements.

ACTION 2 - MEMBERSHIP

You should have received a message and payment request via Spond in respect of this year’s membership subscription which is now due. Membership is a pre-requisite for club insurance for playing and coaching, so its vital that it is paid promptly.

NEW TACKLE HEIGHT REGULATIONS

Many of you will have seen lots of press concerning the new rules on the Tackle Height in rugby - all of our coaches will have familiarised themselves with the rules themselves as well as the supporting information from the RFU on how to coach the new rules.

We’d also invite parents and players who to have a look at the information provided here.

HELP US TO GET MORE CHILDREN ACTIVE & PLAYING RUGBY - LIKE & SHARE

Our purpose is to get children playing rugby, so we’re always open to new players of any age and ability. We’d appreciate it if you could help us to get more children playing rugby:

i. Follow the Club on Facebook and Instagram and like and share Club posts - starting with the video here.

ii. Invite any friends and family members who are interested in playing sport/getting fit/trying something new to come and try out rugby - Reception to Infinity!

ALSO COMING SOON

ALSO COMING SOON

Details of our Ball Technicians and Curtain Raisers will follow

First Aid Training for our age groups will be confirmed soon

COACHING COURSES & RESOURCES

We’re looking to improve the accessibility of resources to all of our coaches, including sharing session plans across age groups and passing down knowledge from year to year. In addition, we’re signposting some of the key courses and resources available.

ONLINE RFU COURSES & RESOURCES

There are plentiful resources here at the Keep Your Boots On website, but check out some of the resources directly below.

KIDS FIRST TAG

This course is designed to help you coach and referee contact rugby to your U9-11 players safely and effectively. You'll find the England Rugby codes of practice, ideas for games to coach your players, information about the rules of play and tips for successful refereeing of children.

KIDS FIRST CONTACT

In this eLearning course you'll find the England Rugby Codes of Practice,  ideas for games to coach your players and information about the rules of play.  This course is designed to complement the face to face Kids First Tag Rugby course.

RFU VIDEO RESOURCES

Short, sharp and Informative RFU videos to show you how to get started as a rugby coach or referee. Playlists about available courses as well as insights from the coaches and referees who go on them.

FACE TO FACE RFU COURSES

KIDS FIRST TAG

For those coaching and refereeing U5 - U8 players. This course supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing tag rugby.​

KIDS FIRST CONTACT

For those coaching and refereeing U9 to U12 players. This course supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing contact rugby.​

ERCA

The England Rugby Coaching Award (ERCA) is the entry point for those coaching U12 and above. Provides the knowledge, skills and attributes to safely and effectively coach young players and adults.

We have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo, Justine or Adam Bowman for more information

RFU AGE GRADE RUGBY REGULATIONS

Age Grade Rugby is played to RFU Regulation 15 which is available on the RFU Regulations page here. It is important that everyone involved in the age grade game is familiar with and applies the regulations in full throughout the season and off season. The regulations for summer 2023 and the 2023-24 season are confirmed. The key updates to the regulations are covered in the Updates document; please click the link below which provides the latest version and share this across your networks:

Age Grade Regulation & Playing Updates 2023-24 

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. Coaches can proactively check their status on GMS.

HEAD CASE

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CLUB

Don’t forget that there are plenty of other ways to support the Club:

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE 2023/24 - WEEK 1

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE 2023/24 - WEEK 1

WELCOME BACK!

Welcome to the new mini and youth rugby season at Sevenoaks Rugby Club, starting this Sunday for most age groups*. Our dedicated, volunteer coaches have been hard at work planning a season packed with fun, growth, and team spirit.

WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU ALL BACK!

In this week’s update you can find some actions we need all parents to complete, this Sunday’s pitch plan and some key coaching resources.

*NB Under 5s train on Saturdays - starting on 9th September. The Under 7s and 9s will start on 10th September owing to availability of coaches.

ACTION REQUIRED BY ALL PARENTS - RFU REGISTRATION AND CLUB MEMBERSHIP

As is the case every year, we need you to complete two important actions as soon as possible at the start of the season.

ACTION 1 - REGISTRATION

We’re now in our second season of the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) registration process (previously known as affiliation. The RFU have now sent emails to everyone who registered last year (to the email address you used at the time) - if you haven’t received an email, please check your Junk Email or log in directly to GMS  here https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/

It’s very important that you complete it as soon as you are able to as it helps the RFU to direct support and funding, is a critical part of our insurance (for training, matches and festivals) and is a mandatory requirement for the Club. The RFU are offering rewards to Clubs for increasing their numbers. Likewise the Club will reward the age groups at Sevenoaks for the quickest to achieve 100% and/or the largest increase in affiliated members by the end of September.

This process is free and separate from membership. The RFU have designed it to be a three click process, but if you have any issues, please ask your head coach

ACTION 2 - MEMBERSHIP

You should have received a message and payment request via Spond in respect of this year’s membership subscription which is now due. Membership is a pre-requisite for club insurance for playing and coaching, so its vital that it is paid promptly.

If you have any issues, please contact Donna Swallow (Membership Secretary) . For any new players joining us we allow 4 free sessions for your child to settle in before committing.

Once paid, you should be able to pick up your new membership card (new members only) or use your existing membership card within 5 working days.

Times are tough at the moment and anyone can suffer financial difficulties, so we’re open to finding solutions that work for anyone for whom affordability becomes a concern - whether through payment plans, discounts or support with kit. If you’d like to talk discreetly with someone you can talk to your Age Group Lead or Donna Swallow (Membership Secretary).

NEW TACKLE HEIGHT REGULATIONS

Many of you will have seen lots of press concerning the new rules on the Tackle Height in rugby - all of our coaches will have familiarised themselves with the rules themselves as well as the supporting information from the RFU on how to coach the new rules.

We’d also invite parents and players who to have a look at the information provided here.

HELP US TO GET MORE CHILDREN ACTIVE & PLAYING RUGBY - LIKE & SHARE

Our purpose is to get children playing rugby, so we’re always open to new players of any age and ability. We’d appreciate it if you could help us to get more children playing rugby by:

i. Following the Club on Facebook and Instagram  and like and share Club posts - starting with the video here.

ii. Think about and invite any friends and family members who are interested in playing sport/getting fit/trying something new to come and try out rugby - Reception to Infinity!

iii. Specifically we need more girls playing rugby in our Minis (Reception to Y6) and U12 (Y7)

New Look Web Page

We’re in the process of updating our website and have already simplified and updated out Mini and Youth page which includes lots of helpful information for prospective members and existing parents and players. Check it out here!

 

ALSO COMING SOON

ALSO COMING SOON

All of our amazing coaches and other volunteers are invited to our annual Thirsty Thank Yous and Coaches Kick off on Friday 8th September

For all our amazing kids and families - don’t miss the Savills Fun Day on Sunday 10th September

Details of our Ball Technicians and Curtain Raisers will follow

First Aid Training for our age groups will be confirmed soon

COACHING COURSES & RESOURCES

We’re looking to improve the accessibility of resources to all of our coaches, including sharing session plans across age groups and passing down knowledge from year to year. In addition, we’re signposting some of the key courses and resources available.

ONLINE RFU COURSES & RESOURCES

There are plentiful resources here at the Keep Your Boots On website, but check out some of the resources directly below.

KIDS FIRST TAG

This course is designed to help you coach and referee contact rugby to your U9-11 players safely and effectively. You'll find the England Rugby codes of practice, ideas for games to coach your players, information about the rules of play and tips for successful refereeing of children.

KIDS FIRST CONTACT

In this eLearning course you'll find the England Rugby Codes of Practice,  ideas for games to coach your players and information about the rules of play.  This course is designed to complement the face to face Kids First Tag Rugby course.

RFU VIDEO RESOURCES

Short, sharp and Informative RFU videos to show you how to get started as a rugby coach or referee. Playlists about available courses as well as insights from the coaches and referees who go on them.

FACE TO FACE RFU COURSES

KIDS FIRST TAG

For those coaching and refereeing U5 - U8 players. This course supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing tag rugby.​

KIDS FIRST CONTACT

For those coaching and refereeing U9 to U12 players. This course supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing contact rugby.​

ERCA

The England Rugby Coaching Award (ERCA) is the entry point for those coaching U12 and above. Provides the knowledge, skills and attributes to safely and effectively coach young players and adults.

We have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo, Justine or Adam Bowman for more information

RFU AGE GRADE RUGBY REGULATIONS

Age Grade Rugby is played to RFU Regulation 15 which is available on the RFU Regulations page here. It is important that everyone involved in the age grade game is familiar with and applies the regulations in full throughout the season and off season. The regulations for summer 2023 and the 2023-24 season are confirmed. The key updates to the regulations are covered in the Updates document; please click the link below which provides the latest version and share this across your networks:

Age Grade Regulation & Playing Updates 2023-24 

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. Coaches can proactively check their status on GMS.

HEAD CASE

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CLUB

Don’t forget that there are plenty of other ways to support the Club:

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 30

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 30

DON’T MISS OUT…

… on the final senior games of the season.

Our 1s host Westcliff tomorrow with a 1500 kick off at the Paddock with a warm up game hosted by our Under 13s who kick off at 1230.

Sunday our Women's team head to Edenbridge for the Inner Warrior 7's Tournament - a real seminal moment and clear evidence of how well the squad are developing - Start is scheduled for 1200 if you make your way to support - Enjoy, good luck and go well!!  Our Academy 2s have a friendly away to TJs, lots of other 7s away, including the Kent 7s for the girls - Mini's away at Westcombe Park Festival!  

Kit collection for the tour is also this Sunday at 1100!

ACADEMY CHAMPIONS AND U14 GIRLS TOUR

Kent Semi Finalists - Sevenoaks Under 15s

Congratulations to our Academy Boys, who won their game in a nail biting finish against TJs to become KENT CHAMPIONS!

The Under 16s were victorious at Medway, winning 16-17 away to home.

The Under 15 Boys were semi finalists in the Kent 7s and our Under 14 Girls enjoyed a very successful tour on and off the pitch

ALSO COMING SOON

ALSO COMING SOON

MINI AND YOUTH TOUR 2023

Kit has arrived, costumes are being bought and the excitement is building for this year’s Tour to Chichester!

MINI AND YOUTH END OF SEASON

Preparations are underway for the Mini and Youth End of Season, which is planned for 7th May. Stay tuned for more details

HELP - WE NEED SOMEBODY…

After several years of organising the festival entry for our Minis, Jeb is stepping aside. A huge thank you to Jeb for all of her hard work.

Now we need someone to step up… please take a look and get in touch to find out more.

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

RFU COURSES

Stay tuned for new Courses!

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

ENJOYMENT

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INCLUSION

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DEVELOPMENT

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ENJOYMENT + INCLUSION + DEVELOPMENT +

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 29

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 29

SEVENS HEAVEN

Although we enter the final stages of the season there is still PLENTY going on in the next few weekends with many age groups now turning to the 7s format.

KENT FINAL

Sunday sees our Academy 1s hosting TJs 1s at the Paddock for the Kent Final - 1130 kick off - this is likely to be as exciting, if not more so, than the clash between the two clubs on Saturday. Please come and give your support to our lads in the biggest game of the season, at home, on the mighty Paddock!!

DON’T MISS OUT…

… on the final senior games of the season.

The first team are in action tomorrow against our local rivals Tonbridge Juddians - take the short trip down the A21 to the Slade in Tonbridge to cheer on our Mighty Oaks!

Next Saturday (22nd) marks the final home game for the 1s against Westcliffe with our Mighty Under 13s on the undercard beforehand. The Under 13s are kindly offering free BBQ food to any mini or youth player watching the 1s game (whilst stocks last!).

ALSO COMING SOON

ALSO COMING SOON

MINI AND YOUTH TOUR 2023

Kit has arrived, costumes are being bought and the excitement is building for this year’s Tour to Chichester!

MINI AND YOUTH END OF SEASON

Preparations are underway for the Mini and Youth End of Season, which is planned for 7th May. Stay tuned for more details

HELP - WE NEED SOMEBODY…

After several years of organising the festival entry for our Minis, Jeb is stepping aside. A huge thank you to Jeb for all of her hard work.

Now we need someone to step up… please take a look and get in touch to find out more.

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

RFU COURSES

New Course highlighted below!

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

ENJOYMENT

+

INCLUSION

+

DEVELOPMENT

+

ENJOYMENT + INCLUSION + DEVELOPMENT +

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 26

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 26

THIS WEEKEND’S PREVIEW

Another fun filled weekend of rugby for our Mini and Youth.

Best of luck to all of those Minis at festivals and those Youth players playing home and away.

SUPER SATURDAY AT SEVENOAKS

Don’t miss all the action at the Paddock this weekend - with our fabulous 1st team at home to Barnes followed by the International Rugby being shown at the Mighty Oak - our very own sports bar in the clubhouse.

LAST WEEKEND …

HELP - WE NEED SOMEBODY…

After several years of organising the festival entry for our Minis, Jeb is stepping aside. A huge thank you to Jeb for all of her hard work.

Now we need someone to step up… please take a look and get in touch to find out more.

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

COMING SOON TO THE PADDOCK

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

RFU COURSES

New Course highlighted below!

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

ENJOYMENT

+

INCLUSION

+

DEVELOPMENT

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ENJOYMENT + INCLUSION + DEVELOPMENT +

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 25

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 25

THIS WEEKEND’S PREVIEW

Another fun filled weekend of rugby for our Mini and Youth.

Best of luck to all of those Minis at festivals and those Youth players playing home and away.

WIN A LUNCH WITH WARREN GATLAND

Support our U15s in raising money for their ascension into the Academy by entering their exciting raffle and be in with a chance to have lunch with Warren Gatland. Click here to enter!

 

WATCH LIVE RUGBY AT THE PADDOCK

THE RUGBY PROJECT For 14 to 16 Year Olds Apply now for 2023/24 course

If you are based in Kent, aged between 14-16, and want to get RFU qualifications in coaching, refereeing, first aid, and gain other life skills that will look great on a CV or personal statement then this is the course for you. The aim of this course, which is now in its second year, is to build life skills and to find more ways for young people in Kent to get more deeply involved in rugby. The course is designed to help young rugby players to get their first insight into refereeing, first aid, and coaching, giving them the skills to safely build confidence in doing so and to support their clubs and the community with volunteering and fundraising. Just for a bonus, the first aid module gives participants UCAS points, and volunteering hours can be used for DofE volunteering.

We are really excited that this year’s course introduction and mental resilience sessions will be given by Kheron Gilpin, who is a former UK boxing champion, Nike ambassador and motivational speaker, who specialises in working with young people on mental resilience and improving their confidence.

With Mighty Oak, Grant Scandling part of the driving force, its an opportunity not to be missed. Find out more.

www.therugbyproject.org  

RUGBY IS…. COLD HANDS, WARM HEARTS

The festivals continued last Sunday, with Minis attending Edenbridge, Beckenham and Richmond. As you can see from the photos, festivals are veritable source of joy and growth - and a wonderful way of building team ethos.

The U12 Boys welcomed Aylesford to the Paddock, whist the U13, U14 and U15 Boys travelled to Canterbury, Westcombe Park and Tunbridge Wells Respectively.

Thank you to our amazing parents for this week’s photos. We particularly enjoyed the scrum photo from U14 Boys (credit: Jonny Hill), and the team photos.

HELP - WE NEED SOMEBODY…

After several years of organising the festival entry for our Minis, Jeb is stepping aside. A huge thank you to Jeb for all of her hard work.

Now we need someone to step up… please take a look and get in touch to find out more.

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

COMING SOON TO THE PADDOCK

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

RFU COURSES

New Course highlighted below!

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

ENJOYMENT

+

INCLUSION

+

DEVELOPMENT

+

ENJOYMENT + INCLUSION + DEVELOPMENT +

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 22

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 22

PARENT & PLAYER UPDATES

Pitch Plan

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Catch up on last weekend's action

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Half term activities on off

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6 Nations Rugby

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Quiz time

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Pitch Plan ~ Catch up on last weekend's action ~ Half term activities on off ~ 6 Nations Rugby ~ Quiz time ~

THIS WEEKEND’S PREVIEW

LAST WEEKEND’S ROUND UP

It may be half term - but lots on at the Club - come down and check out our training!

Loads of fun last Sunday and a few wins to boot. COYO

QUIZ NIGHT 3RD MARCH

U15 Host a Club Quiz Night! 3rd March!!


This is a fundraising event for the U15 boys as they transition to the Academy! There will be a raffle and prizes galore on the night. So organise your team of 8 and email SRFCU15Quiz@gmail.com for details of how to get your tickets. If you can't muster a team let us know and I am sure we can squeeze you in somewhere!

PITCHES FOR THIS WEEK

See the preview video above for where the action is this Sunday.

TWGSB 3G PITCH UPDATE

We’ve been told by TWGSB that spectators are not allowed inside the caged area. Also we’ve been asked to remind everyone of the appropriate footwear to use on the 3G pitch - it is critical that your child has the correct footwear so we can keep using this fantastic facility.

Whilst a few people may question any of the rules, now we have complete clarity on expectations we have to respect that this is their facility - and we do not want to lose access to it. If someone asked you to take your shoes off in their home you would respect that wish so please treat this the same.

COMING SOON TO THE PADDOCK

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

COACH UPDATES

〰️

COACH UPDATES 〰️

COACH STASH & TRAINING

This year qualifying coaches will receive a polar fleece - the best stash we have ever provided!

To qualify, coaches must have:

  • paid their child’s subs

  • have an up to date DBS (or be in progress)

  • completed the annual training (both head case and safeguarding)

Your age group leads will have received a list of what coaches have completed and what is outstanding (or have been asked to confirm who is still coaching in their group).

The first batch of coaches who have qualified will have received an email from Hendo asking to confirm their size.

To update your DBS, please see Andy Clark in the committee room on Sunday mornings, bringing the appropriate ID.

To complete your training, please use the links below - remembering to ensure you do so logged into GMS so it shows on your record.

RFU COURSES

New Course highlighted below!

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

COMING SOON

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ENJOYMENT

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INCLUSION

+

DEVELOPMENT

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ENJOYMENT + INCLUSION + DEVELOPMENT +

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 24

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 24

THIS WEEKEND’S PREVIEW

Another fun filled weekend of rugby for our Mini and Youth.

Best of luck to all of those Minis at festivals and those Youth players playing home and away.

HELP - WE NEED SOMEBODY…

After several years of organising the festival entry for our Minis, Jeb is stepping aside. A huge thank you to Jeb for all of her hard work.

Now we need someone to step up… please take a look and get in touch to find out more.

 

WHILST THE WEATHER WAS UNPREDICTABLE THE U14 GIRLS KENT WINNERS WERE INEVITABLE

Last weekend had a dollop of inevitability mixed with a dashful of the surprising, accompanied with the usual happy faces of children.

Our Minis had their first festival of 2023 at Tunbridge Wells. As expected, the children had an amazing morning - full of joyful rugby - despite being unexpectedly set upon by strong winds and sleet which retreated as quickly as it invaded the morning’s play. Many thanks for our hosts.

The U12 Boys & U14 Boys travelled to Rosslyn Park and Thanet, respectively, with the former coming away victorious 8 tries to 10.

Such is our U14 Girls’ performance in our last 2 years that victory on Sunday seemed inevitable in the first Kent festival the Club has hosted in living memory, and so it came to be. For the second consecutive year the group came away with the silverware. A huge congratulations to Alice, Charlotte, Daisy, Darcey, Ella, Eloise, Emelia, Emma, Khloe, Kimmi, Jess, Lucy, Martha, Pippa, Sophie, Yvaine and Zoe and of course their wonderful coaching team and parents.

INJURY REPORTING JUST GOT MUCH EASIER

We take our player welfare very seriously, so I’m pleased to announce that the Club has invested in access to a tool for use by our Mini and Youth Coaches to log injuries and risk assessments. This should make our volunteer coaches’ lives easier as well as making sure we keep a good record of player injuries. Thankfully we do not see a large volume of serious injuries, but we want to do everything in our powers to safeguard our children. By being able to study injury data, we can make sure we’re doing everything we can to prevent injury.

All of our Head Coaches have been given access to the tool and will start using the tool immediately.

THIS SUNDAY’S PITCH PLAN

COMING SOON TO THE PADDOCK

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

RFU COURSES

New Course highlighted below!

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

ENJOYMENT

+

INCLUSION

+

DEVELOPMENT

+

ENJOYMENT + INCLUSION + DEVELOPMENT +

Comment

MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 21

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 21

PARENT & PLAYER UPDATES

Pitch Plan

~

Catch up on last weekend's action

~

Half term activities on off

~

6 Nations Rugby

~

Quiz time

~

Pitch Plan ~ Catch up on last weekend's action ~ Half term activities on off ~ 6 Nations Rugby ~ Quiz time ~

THIS WEEKEND’S PREVIEW

LAST WEEKEND’S ROUND UP

It may be half term - but lots on at the Club - come down and check out our training!

Loads of fun last Sunday and a few wins to boot. COYO

QUIZ NIGHT 3RD MARCH

U15 Host a Club Quiz Night! 3rd March!!


This is a fundraising event for the U15 boys as they transition to the Academy! There will be a raffle and prizes galore on the night. So organise your team of 8 and email SRFCU15Quiz@gmail.com for details of how to get your tickets. If you can't muster a team let us know and I am sure we can squeeze you in somewhere!

PITCHES FOR THIS WEEK

See the preview video above for where the action is this Sunday.

6 Nations Live at the Mighty Oak

TWGSB 3G PITCH UPDATE

We’ve been told by TWGSB that spectators are not allowed inside the caged area. Also we’ve been asked to remind everyone of the appropriate footwear to use on the 3G pitch - it is critical that your child has the correct footwear so we can keep using this fantastic facility.

Whilst a few people may question any of the rules, now we have complete clarity on expectations we have to respect that this is their facility - and we do not want to lose access to it. If someone asked you to take your shoes off in their home you would respect that wish so please treat this the same.

HALF TERM ACTIVITIES

COMING SOON TO THE PADDOCK

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

COACH UPDATES

〰️

COACH UPDATES 〰️

COACH STASH & TRAINING

This year qualifying coaches will receive a polar fleece - the best stash we have ever provided!

To qualify, coaches must have:

  • paid their child’s subs

  • have an up to date DBS (or be in progress)

  • completed the annual training (both head case and safeguarding)

Your age group leads will have received a list of what coaches have completed and what is outstanding (or have been asked to confirm who is still coaching in their group).

The first batch of coaches who have qualified will have received an email from Hendo asking to confirm their size.

To update your DBS, please see Andy Clark in the committee room on Sunday mornings, bringing the appropriate ID.

To complete your training, please use the links below - remembering to ensure you do so logged into GMS so it shows on your record.

RFU COURSES

New Course highlighted below!

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

COMING SOON

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ENJOYMENT

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INCLUSION

+

DEVELOPMENT

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ENJOYMENT + INCLUSION + DEVELOPMENT +

Comment

MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 20

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 20

PARENT & PLAYER UPDATES

Pitch Plan

~

Catch up on last weekend's action

~

Half term activities on off

~

6 Nations Rugby

~

Quiz time

~

Pitch Plan ~ Catch up on last weekend's action ~ Half term activities on off ~ 6 Nations Rugby ~ Quiz time ~

THIS WEEKEND’S PREVIEW

LAST WEEKEND’S ROUND UP

Any busy weekend of Mini and Youth rugby, with two home matches and 3 age groups away. Check out what’s on here

Loads of fun last Sunday and a few wins to boot. COYO

QUIZ NIGHT 3RD MARCH

U15 Host a Club Quiz Night! 3rd March!!


This is a fundraising event for the U15 boys as they transition to the Academy! There will be a raffle and prizes galore on the night. So organise your team of 8 and email SRFCU15Quiz@gmail.com for details of how to get your tickets. If you can't muster a team let us know and I am sure we can squeeze you in somewhere!

PITCHES FOR THIS WEEK

See the preview video above for where the action is this Sunday.

6 Nations Live at the Mighty Oak

TWGSB 3G PITCH UPDATE

We’ve been told by TWGSB that spectators are not allowed inside the caged area. Also we’ve been asked to remind everyone of the appropriate footwear to use on the 3G pitch - it is critical that your child has the correct footwear so we can keep using this fantastic facility.

Whilst a few people may question any of the rules, now we have complete clarity on expectations we have to respect that this is their facility - and we do not want to lose access to it. If someone asked you to take your shoes off in their home you would respect that wish so please treat this the same.

HALF TERM ACTIVITIES

COMING SOON TO THE PADDOCK

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

COACH UPDATES

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COACH UPDATES 〰️

COACH STASH & TRAINING

This year qualifying coaches will receive a polar fleece - the best stash we have ever provided!

To qualify, coaches must have:

  • paid their child’s subs

  • have an up to date DBS (or be in progress)

  • completed the annual training (both head case and safeguarding)

Your age group leads will have received a list of what coaches have completed and what is outstanding (or have been asked to confirm who is still coaching in their group).

The first batch of coaches who have qualified will have received an email from Hendo asking to confirm their size.

To update your DBS, please see Andy Clark in the committee room on Sunday mornings, bringing the appropriate ID.

To complete your training, please use the links below - remembering to ensure you do so logged into GMS so it shows on your record.

RFU COURSES

New Course highlighted below!

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

COMING SOON

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INCLUSION

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DEVELOPMENT

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 19

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 19

PARENT & PLAYER UPDATES

Pitch Plan

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Catch up on last weekend's action

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Plenty of rugby back at the Paddock this week!

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Half term activities on off

Pitch Plan ~ Catch up on last weekend's action ~ Plenty of rugby back at the Paddock this week! ~ Half term activities on off

THIS WEEKEND’S PREVIEW

LAST WEEKEND’S ROUND UP

The Mini and Youth age groups continue with plenty of action this Sunday. Check out what’s on here

Well done to all our age groups for making best the best of the poor weather

PITCHES FOR THIS WEEK

See the preview video above for where the action is this Sunday.

FOOTWEAR AT TWGSB 3G PITCH

We’ve been asked to remind everyone of the appropriate footwear to use on the 3G pitch - please make sure your child has the correct footwear so we can keep using this fantastic facility.

HALF TERM ACTIVITIES

COMING SOON TO THE PADDOCK

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

COACH UPDATES

〰️

COACH UPDATES 〰️

COACH STASH & TRAINING

This year qualifying coaches will receive a polar fleece - the best stash we have ever provided!

To qualify, coaches must have:

  • paid their child’s subs

  • have an up to date DBS (or be in progress)

  • completed the annual training (both head case and safeguarding)

Your age group leads will have received a list of what coaches have completed and what is outstanding (or have been asked to confirm who is still coaching in their group).

The first batch of coaches who have qualified will have received an email from Hendo asking to confirm their size.

To update your DBS, please see Andy Clark in the committee room on Sunday mornings, bringing the appropriate ID.

To complete your training, please use the links below - remembering to ensure you do so logged into GMS so it shows on your record.

RFU COURSES

Stay tuned for future opportunities for coaches to attend RFU coaching courses.

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

COMING SOON

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INCLUSION

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DEVELOPMENT

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 18

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 18

PARENT & PLAYER UPDATES

Pitch Plan

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Catch up on last weekend's action

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Despite the weather, there is PLENTY of action at the Tech 4G this Sunday!

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Pitch Plan ~ Catch up on last weekend's action ~ Despite the weather, there is PLENTY of action at the Tech 4G this Sunday! ~

THIS WEEKEND’S PREVIEW

LAST WEEKEND’S ROUND UP

The Mini and Youth age groups continue with plenty of action this Sunday. Check out what’s on here

What a way to start the year! Watch to the end to see some oaks spirit from our Under 13s…

MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Don’t forget that paying your membership subscription entitles you to a membership card for your family. This card enables you to get a discount at the Clubhouse bar and kitchen.

You can pick up your card from the bar this weekend!

Replacements and additional cards can be purchased by paid up members for £5.

PITCHES FOR THIS WEEK

See the preview video above for where the action is this Sunday.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

COACH UPDATES

〰️

COACH UPDATES 〰️

COACH STASH & TRAINING

This year qualifying coaches will receive a polar fleece - the best stash we have ever provided!

To qualify, coaches must have:

  • paid their child’s subs

  • have an up to date DBS (or be in progress)

  • completed the annual training (both head case and safeguarding)

Your age group leads will have received a list of what coaches have completed and what is outstanding (or have been asked to confirm who is still coaching in their group).

The first batch of coaches who have qualified will have received an email from Hendo asking to confirm their size.

To update your DBS, please see Andy Clark in the committee room on Sunday mornings, bringing the appropriate ID.

To complete your training, please use the links below - remembering to ensure you do so logged into GMS so it shows on your record.

RFU COURSES

Stay tuned for future opportunities for coaches to attend RFU coaching courses.

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

COMING SOON

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INCLUSION

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DEVELOPMENT

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 17

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 17

PARENT & PLAYER UPDATES

Pitch Plan

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Catch up on last weekend's action

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This weekend is jam packed

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Pitch Plan ~ Catch up on last weekend's action ~ This weekend is jam packed ~

THIS WEEKEND’S PREVIEW

LAST WEEKEND’S ROUND UP

The Mini and Youth age groups continue with plenty of action this Sunday. Check out what’s on here

What a way to start the year! Watch to the end to see some oaks spirit from our Under 13s…

MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Don’t forget that paying your membership subscription entitles you to a membership card for your family. This card enables you to get a discount at the Clubhouse bar and kitchen.

You can pick up your card from the bar this weekend!

Replacements and additional cards can be purchased by paid up members for £5.

PITCHES FOR THIS WEEK

This week’s pitch plan has been finalised and can be found below

SENIOR ACTION THIS WEEKEND

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

COACH UPDATES

〰️

COACH UPDATES 〰️

COACH STASH & TRAINING

This year qualifying coaches will receive a polar fleece - the best stash we have ever provided!

To qualify, coaches must have:

  • paid their child’s subs

  • have an up to date DBS (or be in progress)

  • completed the annual training (both head case and safeguarding)

Your age group leads will have received a list of what coaches have completed and what is outstanding (or have been asked to confirm who is still coaching in their group).

The first batch of coaches who have qualified will have received an email from Hendo asking to confirm their size.

To update your DBS, please see Andy Clark in the committee room on Sunday mornings, bringing the appropriate ID.

To complete your training, please use the links below - remembering to ensure you do so logged into GMS so it shows on your record.

RFU COURSES

Stay tuned for future opportunities for coaches to attend RFU coaching courses.

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

COMING SOON

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 16

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MINI & YOUTH UPDATE - WEEK 16

WELCOME BACK & HAPPY NEW YEAR

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WELCOME BACK & HAPPY NEW YEAR ~

PARENT UPDATES

Pitch Plan

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Is your child fit to play?

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6 Nations ticket ballot

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Pitch Plan ~ Is your child fit to play? ~ 6 Nations ticket ballot ~

THE WEEKEND PREVIEW

It's a new year of rugby at Sevenoaks Rugby and the Mini and Youth age groups are excited to be back… check out this weekend’s action in our preview.

Do you know anyone who is looking to make a New Years resolution to try something new and different which is fun, challenging, developing and inclusive?

Bring them along in 2023! All ages, background and experience welcome.

FIT TO PLAY?

At this time of year, it is not unusual for our communities - young and old - to have higher incidences of illness, such as coughs, colds, flu and, of course, Covid. 

Please do not bring your child to rugby if they are unfit to play (for any reason) or if they are (or you suspect they may be) infectious in any way. This means that any child with a temperature, headache, persistent cough or who has vomited or had diarrhoea in the prior 48 hours should not attend rugby.

Also help reduce the spread of disease by encouraging your child to take simple precautions like washing their hands regularly and ensuring they avoid coughing over others (do the 'vampire cough'!).

If you have any concerns about symptoms, please refer to NHS online or call 111 for advice.

Stay healthy Mighty Oaks!

6 NATIONS TICKET BALLOT

We have secured our allocation for the 2023 6 Nations tournament with tickets for the Scotland and France games at Twickenham.  Please click here to enter in to the ballot and remember, you have to be a member and please only apply for a pair of tickets per game.  Tickets for the Italian game are available direct here with good availability, including discounted child tickets.  

The ballot will close on Friday 13th January at midnight!

CATCH UP ON THE CAROLS

If you missed the Carols then you can catch up on some of the action on what was an amazing and festive evening here

MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Don’t forget that paying your membership subscription entitles you to a membership card for your family. This card enables you to get a discount at the Clubhouse bar and kitchen.

You can pick up your card from the bar this weekend!

Replacements and additional cards can be purchased by paid up members for £5.

PITCHES FOR THIS WEEK

This week’s pitch plan has been finalised and can be found below

SENIOR ACTION THIS WEEKEND

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

COACH UPDATES

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COACH UPDATES 〰️

COACH STASH & TRAINING

This year qualifying coaches will receive a polar fleece - the best stash we have ever provided!

To qualify, coaches must have:

  • paid their child’s subs

  • have an up to date DBS (or be in progress)

  • completed the annual training (both head case and safeguarding)

Your age group leads will have received a list of what coaches have completed and what is outstanding (or have been asked to confirm who is still coaching in their group).

The first batch of coaches who have qualified will have received an email from Hendo asking to confirm their size.

To update your DBS, please see Andy Clark in the committee room on Sunday mornings, bringing the appropriate ID.

To complete your training, please use the links below - remembering to ensure you do so logged into GMS so it shows on your record.

RFU COURSES

Stay tuned for future opportunities for coaches to attend RFU coaching courses.

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

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Is your child fit to play?

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***START TIME CHANGES THIS WEEK ONLY***

Please check the timings of this week’s home training.

Due to the frost that's forecast overnight one Saturday we believe the pitches will not have defrosted until 10.30am.

Our purpose is to get kids playing rugby, safely, so as a result of the extreme cold weather we are running later and shorter sessions on Sunday for the Minis and later sessions for the Youth.

Our coaches will be keeping sessions active so there is no standing around getting cold, however please make sure that your children wear weather appropriate kit - lots of thin layers and hats (bobble hats always look good).

We ask parents to stay close by and for all adults to help our coaches by keeping an eye out for any children struggling with the cold (especially Minis) and flag to the coaching group as appropriate.

The most important thing is that our players are safe, have fun and that we don’t deter our players from coming back.

Stay tuned for updates from your head coaches as the weather evolves ahead of Sunday, as plans may need to be changed at short notice.

UPDATES

FIT TO PLAY

At this time of year, it is not unusual for our communities - young and old - to have higher incidences of illness, such as coughs, colds, flu and, of course, Covid. You may have seen in the news that there are also currently higher than usual cases of other airborne infections. 

Please do not bring your child to rugby if they are unfit to play (for any reason) or if they are (or you suspect they may be) infectious in any way. This means that any child with a temperature, headache, persistent cough or who has vomited or had diarrhoea in the prior 48 hours should not attend rugby.

Also help reduce the spread of disease by encouraging your child to take simple precautions like washing their hands regularly and ensuring they avoid coughing over others (do the 'vampire cough'!).

If you have any concerns about symptoms, please refer to NHS online or call 111 for advice.

Stay healthy Mighty Oaks!

MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Don’t forget that paying your membership subscription entitles you to a membership card for your family. This card enables you to get a discount at the Clubhouse bar and kitchen.

You can pick up your card from the bar this weekend!

Replacements and additional cards can be purchased by paid up members for £5.

COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

… to the Club Carols on 17th December 5pm.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we are pleased to once again welcome all our rugby friends to the Club Carols. All are welcome - from our Minis, Youth & Academy players to our wonderful parents, coaches and volunteers.

It’s a very special festive event with a live brass band and carols galore.

Keep an eye out for the jolly fat man!

PITCHES FOR THIS WEEK

This week’s pitch plan has been finalised and can be found below

COMING SOON

  • A family favourite each year - with a traditionally warm and festive atmosphere. Enjoy a perennially heartwarming rendition of Little Donkey performed by our youngest oaks or rousing rounds of the 12 days and God King Wenceslas. Mulled Wine and minced pies a-plenty await all who attend…. and keep an eye out for a jolly fat man in a red suit!

  • Volunteers required to help organise our funday in December!

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COACH STASH & TRAINING

This year qualifying coaches will receive a polar fleece - the best stash we have ever provided!

To qualify, coaches must have:

  • paid their child’s subs

  • have an up to date DBS (or be in progress)

  • completed the annual training (both head case and safeguarding)

Your age group leads will have received a list of what coaches have completed and what is outstanding (or have been asked to confirm who is still coaching in their group).

The first batch of coaches who have qualified will have received an email from Hendo asking to confirm their size.

To update your DBS, please see Andy Clark in the committee room on Sunday mornings, bringing the appropriate ID.

To complete your training, please use the links below - remembering to ensure you do so logged into GMS so it shows on your record.

RFU COURSES

There are still plenty of opportunities for coaches to attend RFU coaching courses - check them out below.

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

  • The standard process is for a pitch inspection to be completed at 8am on Sunday mornings - NB this does NOT mean that a message will be sent at exactly 8am.

    Often an inspection is also made the day before, if not sooner, with the aim of giving people as much notice as possible.

    A message is sent to age group leads as soon as possible for them to cascade to their groups. Age groups should not make a unilateral decision to cancel home training or matches without consulting with the Head of Minis/Youth or the DoR.

  • Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

    They define the game and define England Rugby

    Please remember that it is our collective responsibility to uphold and role model the values of our sport. Whether we are players, coaches, parents and/or spectators; we have a duty to role model the values to those around us, including our mini and youth players. So, please always show respect to each other on and off the pitch, to opposition, officials, staff and our fellow members.

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