Farnborough Under 11's

Welcome to a new season of rugby at Farnborough RFC with the Under 11's squad. This squad is for players who are under 11 years of age as at 1 September 2008. Our season runs from the first Sunday in September through to the last Sunday in April. Under 11's play full contact 12-a-side rugby (moving up from 9-a-side at U10).

The main changes for this season are that the introduction of 3 extra players in a team and the introduction of kicking both in open play and for conversion attempts following the scoring of a try. The three additional players are used to introduce a fullback and to add a second row to the scrum which is now a 5-man scrum. The basic team line-up comprises of 5 forwards and 7 backs.

Training will focus on both ball handling and distribution skills (running, passing) and contact skills (tackling, rucking, mauling) as well as the set piece plays. Positional play is now more important and the concept of forwards and backs as distinct units becomes key.

The introduction of kicking will be key this season. Games restart with a drop kick and conversions follow a try but players may also kick from hand during the game. Learning when and when not to kick the ball, as well as how to kick it, will be an important skill to gain this season.

Training is scheduled to be from 10:00 to 12:00 on Sunday mornings at Farnborough rugby club. We look forward to seeing you there. We award a Player of the Week trophy to the team member that performs best at training and matches during the season. Effort and attitude as well as end result are equally rewarded.

Please remember to bring the appropriate equipment and clothing. Gumshields are mandatory and boots (with proper rugby studs) should be worn (unless the ground is very hard when trainers may be appropriate).

Primary Coach
Ian Grahamslaw 01252 654676
thegrahamslaws@ntlworld.com

Coaches:
Richard Marshall
Phil Ellis
Damian Grosvenor

Manager:
Carol Tetlow 01252 545 125
carolmil1@tiscali.co.uk

Training Sunday 10am - 12 noon