Welcome to the OCRFC Minis Section. A lot has changed since the Minis section started in 2002 and we now have well over 300 boys and girls across the age groups. We maintain an inclusive and fun ethos and are proud of our reputation as a family friendly club.
Mini Rugby is designed to introduce children to the basics of the game in a safe environment, and in line with their physical abilities and at their own pace – letting them run, chase, throw, catch and learn teamwork. Boys and girls play together and on an equal footing throughout the whole Minis section.
Age groups generally correlate to school years – Year 1s play in U6s, Year 2 in U7s and so on.
Under U6’s, U/7’s & U8’s The main aim is to have fun while developing basic skills such as passing backwards, catching a pass, and running into space and of course, scoring tries! The players wear a belt with 2 velcro tags and a tackle is made when the opposition pull one of the tags off the ball carrier. There is no contact (tackling, scrums) or line-outs or kicking in these age groups. The size of team on the pitch increases each year. U6s do not play fixtures with other clubs, U7s and U8s attend ‘festivals’ – exciting multi club competitions where they play lots of short matches against other clubs.
U9’s – U11’s : Transition to contact, through tackling, starts at U9s, with other aspects of rugby introduced each successive year through U10s-U11s and after that in the Juniors (after Minis). Squad numbers, length of game and pitch sizes also increase each year. The teams graduate to our equally active Juniors section as U12s, at which point girls and boys play in separate teams.
Training is on SUNDAYS from 10am – 11:30am
From first Sunday in September to last Sunday in April
U6s are always at home at Old Colfeians, other age groups are home first and second week of September which is the ideal time to come down. Please contact minis.chairman@ocrfc.co.uk if your first visit is after these first weeks in September as some teams may be playing away from home.
We offer 2 free Sunday sessions to newcomers as part of our ‘Turn up, play… we hope you stay’ approach’. It’s a great chance to test out the sport, meet the rest of your team and get a feel for our friendly community.
We understand that paying for your child’s membership can be difficult at times and we have options available that might be of assistance, including paying by instalments and a club fund which can subsidise part or all of a player membership fee should they qualify.
Please see here https://www.ocrfc.co.uk/registration-and-membership-for-2056-26-season/ for details of fees, membership, registration and support. Contact minis.chairman@ocrfc.co.uk with any queries.
Below are the RFU Age Grade Rugby groups for mixed Boys and Girls based on their age on the 31st Aug.
| RUGBY AGE GROUP | School Year | Team Manager | ||
| MINIS | ||||
| U6’s/U7’s (TAG Rugby) Mixed Gender | Yr 1 (U6’s) | Ceri Walden (U6’s) | Contact | |
| Yr 2 (U7’s) | Alex Greer (U7’s) | Contact | ||
| U8’s (TAG Rugby) Mixed Gender | Yr 3 | Ceri Walden | Contact | |
| U9’s (Contact Rugby) Mixed Gender | Yr 4 | Natalie-Jane Ellis | Contact | |
| U10’s (Contact Rugby) Mixed | Yr 5 | Lara Howard | Contact | |
| U11’s (Contact Rugby) Mixed | Yr 6 | Rupa Ganguli | Contact |
Our Minis Fixture Secretary can be contacted at minis.fixtures.secretary@ocrfc.co.uk
Then come along and try us out before you join.
We offer 2 FREE Sunday sessions to newcomers via our ‘Turn up, Play… we hope you stay’ scheme. It’s a great chance to test out the sport, meet the rest of your team and get a feel for our friendly community. Please contact your team Manager BEFORE coming so you know where we are going to be
To benefit from all that our club offers and to officially play in matches and tournaments all players are required to become a member of the RFU & OCRFC. This ensures that we can fulfil our duty of care to your child and that we are complying with our child welfare responsibilities.
Head over to our Membership page for all the info.
We understand that paying for your child’s membership can be difficult at times and therefore we have 2 options available that might be of assistance.
Your Team Manager can help with both options and if you are applying for club funding then you can also send them a completed Financial Assistance Form
Old Colfeians adhere to the RFU’s requirements on child/U18s safety.
We require our volunteers to hold a current DBS certificate, to have undergone a RFU safeguarding course and to follow club and RFU safeguarding policies.
You can also find everything you need to know about our club in our Club Handbook – New one coming soon!
Click here for ways you can support our club with fundraising, donations, sponsorship
If your littles ones are under 6 yrs old and too young to be an Old Colfeian just yet, then why not get them started with one of our club sponsors Munchkins first.
Remember to check the club website for the latest news. https://www.ocrfc.co.uk/ Saturday 18th October 1st XV – away league match versus Battersea Ironsides RFC, K.O.
As the new season approaches it’s time to register your player(s) and to renew or review your club membership via GMS. A guide to registration
A great tour from the feedback well done to all the tourists and a big thank you to the organises.
Many thanks to all who took part you have raised £1060 for Project 100 The draw winners: Ben Hutchings – Giant Easter Egg. Andrew Courtneidge
We are thrilled to announce that the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has generously provided financial support for our long-awaited Changing Room Project! This significant contribution
