Under 11s
The 2012/13 season promises to be an exciting one for the this year’s Under 11s. Several new players have already attended training and if you would like to try us out please contact us or turn up at Sidford on Sunday mornings – you will be more than welcome. Our coaching team has expanded this season and will carry forward an exciting program of ‘self-awareness’ based training. This will mix technical instruction with game based problem solving and will encourage young players to think about, understand and be self-critical of their own performance. Don’t worry – the coaches will there to help !! Sunday training – 10am Sidford. These full squad sessions will cover at least one technical area of the game ( scrums, lineouts, defence, attack etc ) plus some fun, game based practise. Once into the playing season we will play competitive games on alternate weeks leaving every other weekend available for coaching. Wednesday evening – 6pm Sidford. These optional sessions are high octane, fun sessions where players are encouraged develop their personal skills, fitness and understanding. Stay tuned for more exciting developments here …… Structural changes. This season we will add 2 second row forwards plus a full back which will take the team size to 12. Players will still be encouraged to try a variety of positions to develop their all-round skill sets and keep their options open. Kicking is introduced in a limited capacity at this level and must be carefully managed to avoid handing over hard earned possession ! Last season was full of highs and lows and finished with a cracking tour of Cornwall which included some fabulous rugby, surfing, & singing! We have a great bunch of parents and supporters and all are encouraged to get involved and enjoy the young lad’s rugby and social development. This year we will play many of our regular Devonian opponents and will look to spice things up with several festivals and tournaments further afield. And finally, if cheering your lad on from the touchline in the wind and rain doesn’t spin your wheel on Sunday mornings, Sidmouth RFC have kindly built a swish new Pavilion at Sidford to shelter from the weather. Relax ‘in house’ and choose from an exciting menu of food and beverages and don’t forget – a team coach will never refuse a free, frothy Cappuccino ( with 2 sugars !! ) Looking forward to seeing you all this season. Best regards, Craig, Simon, Brent and Christina. Contact details; Craig – 01395 513654 home 07771 620 620 mobile
