CHINEHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB - MINIS

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.

PARENT'S REVIEW

Bernard loves his Sunday mornings at Chineham Rugby Club. A little nervous in the beginning, the coaches provided a friendly, welcoming environment which allowed Bernard to flourish, make friends and most of all become proud of himself when winning the Lions Spirit Award at the end of the season. I would definitely recommend any parents who are on the fence about bringing their children down to the club to go for it.

Jack Douglas

Bernards Dad

Coaches / Team (Current)

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.

David Floyd - Chairman of Minis

Meet the Team: New Chairman of Minis. We are pleased to announce Club Stalwart David Floyd as the Chairman of Minis. Dave has been with the club since 1998, earning over 100 first team caps.

Jordan Hillan - U11s And U12s Coach

David Floyd and Tony Weatherhead as U10s to U13 Assistant Coaches

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.

Emma Lee - Safeguarding Officer

Hello, I’m Emma the club’s Safeguarding Officer and mum to Laine. Laine joined Chineham Lions when he was aged six and loves playing rugby. I’ve spent each training session standing on the side-lines come rain or shine, supporting him and the other cubs.

Chris Heywood - Chineham Rugby minis coaching team

Chris Heywood - Chineham RFC minis Coach

We are pleased that experienced first team regular Chris Heywood has joined Chineham Rugby minis coaching team. Chris said when asked why he has volunteered to join the minis coaching team “I love the club and the sport.

Lee Rudden: Chineham Rugby minis coaching team

Lee Rudden - Chineham RFC minis Coach

We are pleased to announce that Lee Rudden has joined the minis coaching team. Lee has a wealth of playing experience which he will share with the next generation of Chineham Lion Cubs.

Pat O'Brien: Chineham Rugby minis coaching team

Pat O'Brien - Chineham RFC minis Coach

We are pleased to announce that Pat O Brien has joined the Chineham Rugby Lion Cubs coaching team for the 2024-25 Season. Pat brings with him a wealth of experience playing for Chineham since the 2005/6 season.

Spencer Taylor: Chineham Rugby minis coaching team

Spencer Taylor - Chineham RFC minis Coach

We are pleased to announce Chineham Rugby legend and former 1st Team Captain Spencer Taylor has joined the Chineham Rugby Minis Coaching Team

Harriet Woodward - Minis Volunteers - 1st Aid Leader

We are pleased to announce that Harriet Woodward has joined the minis team of volunteers. Below are a few words from Harriet and a photo to be added to the minis section.