Why Join Chineham Rugby -Youth
Chineham Rugby Youth section better known as the Chineham Lion Cubs, currently offers rugby to boys and girls from aged 4 to aged 11 and boys from 12 to 14 years old.
Age Groups
We currently offer training for children aged from 4 to 14. Our ambition is to have boys and girls rugby from 4 to 18 over the next few years.
Sessions are run by our qualified, experienced coaching team, with an emphasis on the children having fun. We pride ourselves on being inclusive in a safe, family-friendly environment.
Coaches
Every minis session is run by our qualified , experienced coaching team.
The one club ethos is clear to see, as we invite the 1st team senior players to come along on some Sundays to pass on their skills and experience. It is not uncommon for the children to be invited along to senior's match days as guests including guard of honor duties.
Tom Alderman - U7s and U8s Head Coach
Tom has been coaching the minis for 4 years, a former regular 1st team player. Tom's two sons both play for Chineham Rugby minis.
Paul Harrison - U9s & U10s Head Coach
Paul a former Chineham seniors players, has been a youth coach at the club for the past 3 years. His son plays for the minis.
Jordan Hillan - U11s And U12s Head Coach
Jordan has been a coach at Chineham Rugby for 4 years and is a current Seniors player regularly starting on the wing. Jordan's daughter plays for the youth team.
Will Rouse - U13 Coach
Will has been a coach of the minis for 5 years, as a regular 1st team player, Will brings a wealth of experience to the youth coaching team and ensures that the introduction of contact rugby is introduced in a safe and controlled progressive environment.
Youth Offers
Training / Match Times
Training and Matches are on Sunday mornings from September to May.
Starting at 10am at the home of Chineham Rugby, Basingstoke Sports and Social Club , Fairfield Road.
U5s to U8s
Training is from 10am to 11am
U9s & Upwards
Training from 10am to 11:15am.
U9s & upwards will require to bring gum shields as they begin to be introduced to the contact side of Rugby.
Match Days
Sessions are slightly longer 10am to 11:30am.
Food is served in the clubhouse after games.
**Parents/ Guardian are asked to remain present for the full training sessions**
