Membership
This is at a one off cost for the season (includes all insurances) depending on the type of membership eg individual mirco or family. But all sessions at Sandal are free with the first few weeks on a try before you buy basis. If we are on the 3G pithc then we need to pay for the pitch hire and this will cost about £2-00/child.

Micros Information.
Micro Rugby is where it all starts. If you are a youngster wanting to learn about rugby, you start at micro rugby level. New players are almost always enthusiastic and want to get stuck in right away, but like everything, you have to learn to walk before you run. Therefore, at micro level we spend time having fun but developing basic skills, tactics and learning the rules at the same time. The most important thing is that the children have fun, learn how to play the game safely and in the right spirit. Surprisingly we experience relatively few bumps and bruises and the children keep on coming back for more!!!

What does your child need to join and enjoy micro rugby?
A willingness to listen and join in is a good starter but more over ready for fun.

• Football boots or trainers (good weather and indoors)
• Shorts or track suit trousers
• Shirt and warm up top eg: fleece/track suit top.
• In winter, please ensure your child has several layers of clothing plus a hat and gloves (rugby sticky mits are available from retailers) as a cold child is not a happy one.

If you require any kit please go to our Club shop next to the club house or visit our webpage http://www.ragingbull.co.uk/Shop/Club-Shops/33.aspx . You can view items for sale, check the item/size is in stock and place an order.

An ability to get dirty (which most kids have) is good, and a get up and go attitude is a big help. Also it’s a good idea to bring a non-fizzy drink for your child to keep them hydrated.

As a parent, is it a good idea to send your child to us?
We are all individuals, what excites one child may not interest another. Bring your child along, leave them with us and we hope that your child will have got ‘the bug’ and be keen to return, although it is important to stress that the coaches are not babysitters on a Sunday morning - they want to see your child take an interest and be developed. If the qualities are not there we will try to bring them out, but we do realise that rugby is not ‘it’ for all. Parents are also encouraged to get involved even if it’s just holding equipment putting on tag belts and helping to put equipment away at the end of the session. There is also a kitchen facility in the clubhouse selling tea coffee and bacon or sausage sandwiches if you miss breakfast.

Aims of the Micros are Education through Rugby Promoting the core values of Good Manners, Respect, Teamwork, Fair Play and Fun.
Having Fun
everything we do is designed to ensure that, first and foremost, all participants have fun and are enthusiastic about their rugby training. Every week we introduce a variety of exercises designed to develop basic individual and team skills through play. We engender healthy competition but always with a strong emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play and encouragement.

Safety
As parents ourselves we treat the safety of your children as paramount when considering our itinerary. Tag rugby at this age level is non-contact in that we do not play to tackle or encourage aggression towards each other. But don't expect any clean shirts because children seem to love the mud!!

Benefits
Develop good hand-eye coordination, balance and agility. A healthy lifestyle, involving healthy eating and drinking as well as exercise. Your child gets "The feel good factor" through exercise, helping towards your child feeling happy and content. Your child is encouraged to play in teams, teaching important social skills, friendship, discipline, respect, good manners and team building.

Building for the future
We consider it a great honour to be the people giving your children their first taste of rugby and aim to ensure the healthy behaviours our sport helps to develop serve your children well in the future and keep them coming back for years to come.

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Anyone interested in sponsoring the Micros please contact any of the coaches. The amount can be as little as £5 upwards. The money goes into a pot to buy equipment such as balls, tag belts, tackle shields, training shirts, coaching tops, marker cones and poles. The list is endless there is always new equipment to buy or replace worn out equipment.

Coaches
If you have any questions about our Micros rugby programme please don't hesitate to contact any member of our Coaching team (all coaches have been CRB checked by Sandal RUFC Child Protection Officer).

Ben Brindley Email:- SandalMicros@Gmail.com
Tel:- 07867 808041