Royston Rugby Club is an inclusive, friendly and ambitious rugby club which exists to provide rugby playing opportunities to all from the local area.
Rugby starts at under 5 level which is equivalent to Reception class.
The club fields teams all the way up to Under 18s and is committed to expanding it's girls section at all ages.
We are committed to the RFU New Rules of Play and the Kids first approach. This means the game, its rules and skill requirements develop in line with the age group and capabilities of the youngsters ensuring fun, safety and learning at the right pace for all.
At age groups under 5, 6,7 and 8 (School Years R, 1,2,3) the non contact form of the game (Tag Rugby) is played. If your son or daughter is too young to join Rugbystars (U5 and U6) we recommend Little Ruggers to provide the perfect introduction http://www.littleruggers.com/
Players graduate to contact rugby at Under 9 (year 4), each subsequent season new features of the game are introduced until, by under 15s level the game resembles an adult game of rugby.
Team Training Times
Rugby Stars (U5 and U6): Sunday 09.45 – 11.00
Minis (U7-U12): Sunday 09.30 – 11.00
Girls (U7-U12): Saturday 09.30 - 10.30
Juniors (U13-U16 and Colts): Sunday 11.15 – 12.45
(Seniors: Tuesday and Thursday 19.30 - 20.30, Touch (mixed, from U15 and up): Wednesday 19.45 – 21.00)
Payments for Next Season
The subscription covers all training, tournament entry and from U13 upwards, match shirts to wear during matches.
See the Memberships page for details of prices for your age group.
There is a £15 discount for sibling players across the sections.
Please see instructions on how to sign up and pay on the memberships info page.
If you have any difficulty using this system please contact treasurer@roystonrugbyclub.co.uk
Financial Difficulty
If you are experiencing financial difficulty or need to spread the payment of subscriptions over a period of time please do not hesitate to contact Vicky Green in confidence on treasurer@roystonrugbyclub.co.uk
Supervision of Children During Training and Matches
The coaches are there to coach the children to play Rugby. You remain responsible for your child at all times. If you are not at the training session/match please inform coaches as to who is responsible for your child.
Kit
We do not require you to purchase Royston Rugby Club kit. Every child playing in a match will be supplied with a shirt to wear during the matches. We ask for these shirts to be handed in at the end of the matches and volunteers from each age group to share the cleaning of the age group’s shirts.
If you do wish to purchase kit please go to https://akumashops.com/shop/clubshops/royston-rugby/ and use password ROYSTON. We will have sample sizes of everything for your child to try on before you go online to buy. Please see the desk outside of the changing rooms.
We will hold a selection of club socks to purchase on Sundays, and socks are also available on the Akuma shop.
Throughout the season we will hold a number of second hand kit sales. If you have any second hand kit you no longer require it is gratefully received.
Matches
Up to date fixtures will be posted on the club website. Fixtures are subject to change so please refer to the website which is always the most up to date source on information. Please keep an eye on this for any changes/updates.
Coaches will liaise with parents as to where they need to be and meet times.
Weather
We will train in all weathers, unless it is not safe to do so. In the event of bad weather a pitch inspection will be carried out and if training/matches are cancelled, this will be posted on the website, communicated via Whatsapp and Facebook. If there are no posts, training will be on.
Fundraising/Sponsorship
We welcome any fundraising and sponsorship ideas. These do need to be coordinated centrally so please pass on any ideas/contacts to the Sponsorship Officer, please contact sponsorship@roystonrugbyclub.co.uk
