Affiliated English R.F.U.
East Midlands R.U. Group
East Northants R.U. Group
Colours:Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Black and White Socks / / President: J. S. Davidson Esq.
Chairman: A. Mitchell Esq.
Hon Secretary: S. Mullin Esq.
01536 400317

Welcome Statement

On behalf of the Stewarts & Lloyds (Corby) Rugby Football Club Mini/Junior Section we would like to welcome new and old members to the 2016/17 season. We hope this will be another exciting and entertaining season and hope you will all enjoy the experience of rugby.

Stewarts & Lloyds (Corby) Rugby Football Club aims to provide opportunities for young people through the age groups from under 7’s through to the under 17’s.The club is committed to providing a safe environment for your child to develop their rugby skills. Emphasis is on the development and enjoyment of rugby and whilst we recognise winning is desirable it is not the primary objective of the mini and junior section.We welcome parents to all training sessions/games and encourage your support.

One of our focus areas for this season is consistent communication between the club, parents, players and members. We have created a new website in order to assist communications, but this requires some effort of your behalf to ensure we can get the right communications to the right people at the right time.

Although we aim not to make things onerous for parents/guardians and players, as our emphasis is on Rugby being fun for players and for us all as families, we do have to conform to certain regulations as stipulated by the Rugby Football Union. These elements ensure that we offer a regulated and safe environment for us all to enjoy and contribute to a successful 2016/17 season.

Therefore, attached are some registration and membership activities that the club require you to perform, so please have a read and action as requested. Also included is some information regarding the equipment that is required for training and matches, both for the players and the parents. If you have any further questions the Team Managers, Coaches or the Committee will always be willing to answer them.

Thank you for choosing to play Rugby at our club and we are sure you and your children will have a most enjoyable time.

Jason Pickard

Chairman Mini/Junior Section

For and on behalf of Stewarts and Lloyds (Corby) RFC

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Affiliated English R.F.U.
East Midlands R.U. Group
East Northants R.U. Group
Colours:Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Black and White Socks / / President: J. S. Davidson Esq.
Chairman: A. Mitchell Esq.
Hon Secretary: S. Mullin Esq.
01536 400317

Things we need you to do or be aware of;

  1. Embrace the spirit of the game

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. They define the game and define Stewarts and Lloyds and indeed the sport of Rugby.

The club has codes of conducts for all coaches’ officials and volunteers working with young children, this also includes a code of conduct for parents and players and this are clearly displayed within the Club and are available on the club website at

We are a club based solely on volunteers and the behaviour and outlook of all club members is crucial to the success of the club and the environment we are trying to create.

  1. Register your details on the club website

Log on to and subscribe with your e-mail address.

Our strategy is that the website becomes our central communication tool to all our club members and players. By registering, this will ensure that you are all kept up to date with the latest news regarding;

  • Training and match information for each age group
  • Information regarding any club events
  • Access to the club shop for training and leisure wear
  • Details of club policies
  • Frequently asked questions

*Although we are in the process of refining the website and its capabilities, this will ensure that you have access to up to date communications.

3.Subscribe for club membership and Monthly match/training fees

There are a number of options available to suit your individual needs.

Please see attached sheet with payment details, options and payment methods

Membership fees and match fees are used by the club for the provision of playing/training equipment, upkeep of facilities and provide training and compliance courses for the coaches and team managers.

This has not been a directive from the executive management committee of the club, we have had to introduce this to comply with legislation.

In addition to the above, Under the Licensing Act all parties that use the facilities of a private members club are required to be fully paid up associates. Occasional visitors can be signed in i.e. visiting teams, non-members attending functions at the club. Use of the facilities includes purchasing of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the bar, food from the kitchen, changing rooms, toilets in fact any area that the club has use of.

  1. RFU Registration for new players only

In addition to club membership, All Mini and Junior players are required to be registered byStewarts & Lloyds RFC to the RFU using the RFU Young Player Registration Form.These forms are available and if you have not been provided with one, please ask your Team Manager.

Please Note: If players are already registered to the club they do not need to re-register at the start of the new season. Only players who are new to the club, are returning from playing for another club, or who have not previously registered need to complete the form. Although there is no additional cost for this, you will also be required to supply 2 passport photographs of your child.

  1. Offer your services if possible

As previously stated, we are a club made up of volunteers, so we are always glad of assistance. Parents are asked to volunteer their services to their coordinator for helping to serve teas, coffees etc at the clubhouse.

Please remember, we do not like to ask people to do things, so please let your coordinator know if you can help with teas and if there is anything else you could do to support the team generally.

  1. Training Information

Training sessions are on Sunday mornings from 10.00 am until 12.00 noon. We appreciate it if children can arrive promptly.

In addition some coaches offer midweek training sessions for their teams, please ask coaches/team managers for details.

Players should have:

• Suitable warm clothing for training – including Black Rugby shorts and black and white hooped socks. It gets cold in the winter for parents too, so please dress accordingly!

• Boots with the correct studs (please ask your coaches if not sure)

• Water bottle

• Gum shield (not essential for under 6s’s 7’s and 8’s)

• Clean clothing to enter the clubhouse after playing (especially footwear)

Rugby here at the Club is about children and parents participating together, therefore we encourage all parents to stay with their child during the sessions and help form a ‘family environment’. It is an opportunity for parents as well as the children to create a circle of friends. Regular social events are held throughout the year to promote a sense of community.The coaches and the players like to know that you as parents are there, encouraging and helping their children and others by giving praise and joining in with their successes.

The clubhouse is open every Sunday during and after training to provide refreshments.

If you cannot remain with your child we would ask that you return to your child’s age group before 12 noon as at the end of every session there is a team discussion and information for parents.

  1. Match Information

Players should have suitable clothing, drinks and food in preparation for time delays and weather conditions. If a player is unable to attend, the Coach/Team Manager should be informed as soon as possible in order that alternative arrangements can be made.

Matches are played on a home/away basis which is arranged by the club fixtures secretary very early in the year. Matches are subject to change and coaches will endeavor to inform all players of any changes. Transport is the responsibility of parents, however shared travel is possible for those unable to attend on Sunday, but please note this is something that should be arranged between parents and the club accepts no responsibility for these arrangements.

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