WRUFC JUNIORS

Welcome to Witham Junior Rugby, although not the biggest Junior section in Essex, we do pride ourselves on being amongst the most friendly and welcoming. All abilities are catered for and a full calendar of fixtures offers players the chance to represent their town in this great game.

Witham Junior Rugby was re-formed in 2001, with 7 players, since then, a membership of over 100 junior players is regularly achieved, with squads representing all levels of the game. The Junior section is part of Witham Rugby Club which was established in 1963.

Our ground is at Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1UN (opposite NETTO).

The safety and welfare of all players is taken very seriously by Witham Junior Rugby. To become a coach or helper, all individuals will have undergone a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. Witham Junior Rugby regularly reviews these policies and will implement any changes to Child Welfare policies as and when applicable.

To support the training sessions all coaches are trained to the appropriate RFU standard. It is the responsibility of the Junior Committee to ensure that coaches are suitably qualified. The coaching qualifications to be attained or working towards are as follows;

Tag coaching qualification for Tag rugby coaches.

Level 1 RFU coaching qualification, for all age groups.

These are the 2 main qualifications that provide coaches with the core skills and knowledge to provide safe, structured coaching sessions. Additional workshops are arranged for coaching skills as well as other aspects of running an equitable and successful club. These all assist in Witham Junior Rugby maintaining its RFU Seal of Approval and Club Mark status

Training takes place at Spa Road on Sunday mornings between 10.00am - 12.00pm, from September to April (Individual group times vary but new players would be advised to arrive by 10.00 am so they can be introduced to their respective coaches). Friendly matches are also arranged for Sundays either home or away.

In addition to training on Sundays, Thursday nights see all ages up to Under 12 training from 6.30 pm to 8 pm and Under 15/16s from 7 pm to 8.30 pm. Weekly subs are paid for Sunday training and home matches and are collected at the start of training / home game by the coach or helpers.

Training £1 per player per week Home game £2 per player per home match.

Friendly games are arranged through the season and provide an excellent way for all players to put their skills into practice. A fixture book sets down home and away games throughout the season, although changes will be communicated if necessary.

The games are refereed by the age group coaches. Witham Junior Rugby encourage coaches to attend refereeing courses as this can also aid their coaching knowledge. It is important that the referees decisions are respected, as they are taken for the safety and welfare of all players. Codes of Conduct are available for players, coaches, spectators and helpers. These must be adhered to in order to ensure a safe enjoyable experience for all concerned.