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Welcome to the Junior Section of Marple Rugby Club As well as running four senior teams, Marple Rugby Club also has a substantial junior section for Mini, Midi and Youth Rugby. Since its formation in October 2000, the juniors of Marple Rugby Club have gone from strength to strength. Heading into its third season, the club now have teams in every age group from Under 7 through to Under 16 and at present we have over one hundred members. The club has both boys and girls teams If interested, please contact: Ove Alexander Chairman Mini/Youth Section, 07802 246 335, ove.alexander@btopenworld.com or Audrey Johnson Secretary Mini/Youth Section, 0161 449 7594, aud.j@virgin.net There are age groups where because of a low number of players (most notably Under 14 and 15) it is difficult to arrange and play matches. We do however, have a well developed liaison programme with nearby clubs giving the players an opportunity to play, so we heartily welcome players in all age groups. The junior section of the club trains Sunday mornings at our excellent facilities in Marple. Two full size pitches and ample additional lawned space around for training. The clubhouse operates catering and bar services for parents during training and matches, and of course changing and shower facilities for the players. The junior coaching staff now consists of 28 RFU trained and registered coaches. Properly trained coaches are important in the development of the players as they progress through the RFU defined age group continuum (gradually introducing the contact elements of the game in line with the children's physical development). As part of the complete administrative structure behind the juniors we have a child protection officer overseeing the activities on and off the field. |