Ditchling Mini's - The Wild Piglets

Open to all boys and girls aged 5-11 years (Yr 1 to Yr 6) of any ability.

9.25-10.45am Sundays (from 8th Sept 2024).
Please come along and try!

**We’re also looking for coaches to join the team – if you’re interested, please get in touch with Jack**

At Ditchling RFC we believe that you’re never too young to learn a game that we all love! Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create.

We value player Welfare and Safeguarding young people above all else. Any child of any ability is welcome. If you’re interested, do please come along for a taster session with no obligation.

WHAT TO EXPECT…

• We want your Piglets to have fun, have some exercise and hopefully learn something new
• We foster an inclusive environment with a small dose of healthy competition
• Piglets will train in their respective age groups (approx 8-15 children in each) and will always do drills that are appropriate for the age group in line with RFU guidelines
• Contact tackling is only introduced gradually from Under 9s (year 4) and over
• We’re introducing more friendly games with other local clubs and last year we entered a few festivals which the children really enjoyed
• When the Chief Tea Officer isn’t on holiday there is usually hot tea/coffee, maybe a biscuit or 2, seating and some enlightening chat for the parents!

COACHING…

• We have RFU qualified coaches and qualified First Aiders
• Our Coaches are also parents of children who play or have played in the Mini’s
• All coaches are DBS checked
• We have varying experience in coaching but support each other and rotate through the age groups so that we are always learning
• Almost all of us have grown up playing rugby ourselves so we really appreciate the values of rugby
• If you’d like to hear more about the Mini’s, please feel free to reach out to any of the coaches directly;
• Head Coaches - Jack Daniels (07767 625333)
• Under 10 & 11 (yr 5 & 6) – Dan Louden (07780 780404) & Jon Holford
• Under 9 (Yr 4) – Vacancy
• Under 8 (Yr 3) – Sam Mason
• Under 7 (Yr 2) – Vacancy
• Under 6 (Year 1) – Matt Funnell (07788 538853)
• Or send a general enquiry to ditchlingwildpiglets@gmail.com

LOGISTICS…

• Season starts 8th September 2024 and usually runs until April/May, with short breaks for key school holidays
• We start promptly at 9.25am every Sunday morning, unless it’s icy, stormy or just too wet!
• Subs are £80 per child per year, which includes a Piglet’s Beanie to keep the kids warm
• Kit (jerseys, shorts, socks) can be purchased online: BUY DITCHLING WILD PIGLETS KIT