This is just a brief welcome to Pocklington RUFC mini and midi section. At the moment we are aiming towards an accreditation from the Rugby Football Union called the Seal Of Approval so we are rewriting some of our Codes of Conduct, as these are produced they will be published for you. Below are an outline of the guidelines we expect from officials and members of the club :-

Coach and Managers
Each age group has a team of RFU qualified coaches and managers who are all CRB checked. They will instruct, encourage (even tie bootlaces!!) and help both players and parents while they are at the club. The emphasis at Pocklington is on player development, both skill and personal and to create an encouraging and enjoyable environment for all.

Players
All players are expected to behave considerately when representing Pocklington, listen to the coaches, respect both team mates and opposition whatever their ability, be polite and courteous to referees, parents and other club members but most importantly they must remember to have FUN and ENJOY themselves.

Parents
Please remember your children are here for themselves, never force a child to play if they don't want to. Your 'Positive' verbal encouragement is welcome, especially if it directed to both sides (even a kind word to the referee would not go amiss!), winning is not the be all and end all. We pride ourselves at Pocklington on our fairness and friendliness. Especially at the lower age groups, parents are encouraged to stay and support their children, we do not supply club transport so travel to away matches is your responsibility - although lifts can usually be sorted out from most local destinations. The club is here for you and your children so please take an active part in its success.

Registration
Your team manager will have club registration forms for you to fill in and for U9's and above a Yorkshire Registration form as well. The age groups follow the school Years.

  • Years 1 and 2 will be U7's Year 3 will be U8's
  • Year 4 will be U9's Year 5 will be U10's
  • Year 6 will be U11's Year 7 will be U12's
  • Year 8 will be U13's Year 9 will be U14's
  • Year 10 will be U15's Year 11 will be U16's
  • Year 12 will be U17's Year 13 will be U18's

    • The Registration fee is a one off payment for the year (there is a concession for second, third, fourth, fifth! or even sixth!! brothers or sisters).This pays for your match day meals and towards the running of the junior section i.e. shirts and equipment. After registering you will receive a club handbook containing contacts and fixture list.

    What do you need ?
    The club will supply the shirt for the games but there are certain essential items of kit your child will need

    Boots Football or Rugby but they must have metal studs, at the moment you can still wear Predators or bladed boots but there is always an ongoing debate about their suitability. At the U7 and U8 age group the style of boot is not as important as the children play non contact Tag rugby.

    Clothing Shorts (navy blue), Socks (navy blue with white top for U7- U12 ) (navy blue and white hoops U13-U18), these can be purchased from the club.

    Protective Clothing, The club does keep a stock of small gum shields for the younger age groups but it is highly recommended that as the children get their second set of teeth they obtain a gum shield from a dentist, all children should wear a gum shield. Any body armour or scrum hats must carry an IRB tag and be suitable for rugby union .If you have any doubts ask the shop or your team coach or manager.

    As well as the essential items please make sure your children are dressed appropriately for the weather, warm and waterproof tops, training or tracksuit bottoms, gloves. We are looking into obtaining waterproof tops and other items in the club colours and logo for you to purchase.