What is RUGBY ?

Rugby is a game between two teams, observing fair play, according to the Laws and in a sporting spirit, should, by carrying, passing, kicking and grounding the ball score as many points as possible with the team scoring the greater number of points being the winner of the match.

Rugby is played worldwide in over 120 countries by men, women, boys and girls of all ages.

The wide variation of skills and physical requirements needed for the game mean that there is an opportunity for individuals of every shape, size and ability to participate.

Because there are different variations of the game - 15-a-side, 10-a-side, 7-a-side, Tag rugby (non-contact), Touch rugby (non-contact) - there is a game to suit everyone.

 

When do we do it ?

We play or train most Sundays in the Rugby season which runs from September through to April every year. Check out the fixture lists on each of the teams pages.

We sometimes travel quite some distance to away games and normally rely on parent volunteers for transportation. If you or your parent / carer does not have transport we can arrange something within the team.

What do I need ?

You will require proper Rugby boots (or football boots with Rugby studs) your coach will advise you on this. You will need training kit comprising of shirt, shorts and socks there is also a requirement for all at the club who play to use a gum shield. Most things that you will require will be available from the Bees Kit Shop along with many other rugby related goodies.

What will it cost ?

You make yourself a Junior playing member for a one off payment of £45 for the year. We would encourage your parents to make themselves Social Members of the Club at a very reasonable cost of just £15 this entitles them to full use of the Club.

Who can do it ?

Anyone keen on, committed to, or just interested in Rugby are welcome at the Junior Bees.

Junior Bees have adopted a Club for All approach. Sports Equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. We have followed the Rugby Football Union's (RFU) lead and produced a Equity Policy

No matter what the age or ability 6+ to 17 we will be able to cater for you in our Mini/Midi or Junior sections . If your 18 to 70+ and you want to play or just get involved on a social level we have teams for all ages and abilities why not contact our Senior Club.

With who ?

Our Mini teams Under 7/8s age groups welcome both boys and girls. They start by learning to play Tag Rugby known as Stage 1 which is a non contact form of the game.

Our Min/Midi teams Under 9/10s again welcome both boys and girls, whatever their background and experience.they are introduced to contact Rugby or Stage 2 as they progress through these age groups.

Don't be put off if you or your child hasn't started at the Mini level because at each level the players are taught the basics from the earlier years. No player is "Thrown in at the deep end" the coaches need to be confident that, all that participate do so safely.

Our Midi teams Under 11/12s again welcome both boys and girls, at this stage the game is further developed Stage 3 by the introduction of more aspects of the game, larger pitch, more contact etc. The Under 12's is the last year that the boys and girls can play in the same team.

At present we do not run any girls RUGBY above this age group, but this is something we intend to rectify in the near future. Watch This Space Girls

The Junior teams (Under 13's upwards) play as boys teams and their development continues. We now adopt the full 15 aside game with a few variations in the laws up to Under 19. At this point we also introduce the RFU's Structured Season, so we can control the amount of Rugby they play.

In addition, people who would like to help in any other capacity are welcome, and there are many tasks which, as volunteers, can assist in the success of our (your) club.