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Mini Rugby:

Rugby is for everyone, it is a fantastic game for boys and girls of all abilities who want to have fun, play and learn a great sport in a team environment. As players get older it is more serious, but when they are young it is all about having fun and learning new skills along the way.

The ethos of mini rugby is to foster and develop young players (boys & girls) of all ability in the game of rugby in a safe, non competitive, enjoyable environment through activities which ensure progressive skill development for all participants in line with the IRFU Long Term Player Development (LTPD) pathway, Safeguarding and the Spirit of Rugby.

Mini rugby is played from Under 6’s to Under 12’s and is played in a non-competitive environment, which means that every child is played in every game. Up to under 12, there is no pressure on players or coaches to win matches, the emphasis is on having fun while learning new skills along the way.

Safety First:

Some parents with no experience of rugby, apart from what they see on television, worry about the physical contact nature of rugby and their child’s safety. In Loughrea Rugby Club we promise that your child’s safety is our overriding priority. Yes there will be bumps, bangs and knocks, but no more than any other contact sport. We train children how to have fun playing rugby and how to protect themselves while doing so. All our Coaches are Garda vetted and undertake approved IRFU training to the appropriate level before being allowed on the pitch with children. This is to assure high quality of coaching and player safety during training and matches.

Mini Training:

Mini Rugby U6’s to U12’s train on Saturday morning between 10.30am to 11.30am in Loughrea Rugby Football Club. The rugby season is from September to April and we welcome new members at any stage during the season.

Mini Rugby Age Groups:

Age Groups	2026/27 Season
	Born In
Under 6’s	2021
Under 7’s	2020
Under 8 Boys	2018
Under 8 Girls	2018+2019
Under 9 Boys + Girls	2017
Under 10 Boys	2017
Under 10 Girls	2017+2018
Under 11 Boys	2016
Under 12 Boys	2015
Under 12 Girls	2015+2016

Give It A Try:

Children are welcome to try rugby for 3 weeks without having to join as a member.

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Mini Teams and Training Details

	U6 Boys + Girls	U7 Boys + Girls	U8 Boys + Girls	U8 Girls	U9 Boys + Girls	U10 Girls	U10 Boys	U11 Boys	U12 Girls	U12 Boys
Children Born	2021	2020	2018	2018+2019	2017	2017+2018	2017	2016	2015+2016	2015
Division / Tier:	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Head Coach	Mike Gibbons	Loretta Gibbons	Seamus Clancy	Mike Grimes	Mike Gibbons	Mike Grimes	Brendan Forde	Declan Kiely	Mike Grimes	Josh Hillas
Assistant Coach(es):						Brian Melinn, Marcin Jakuboszczak, Willy Starr		A	David McDonnell, rachel Joynt, Oriana O’Reilly, Aine Fitzpatrick
Training Days and Times at Loughrea Rugby Club	Sat: 09:30 – 10:30	Sat: 09:30 – 10:30	Sat: 09:30 – 10:30	Fri: 17:30-18:30	Sat: 09:30 – 10:30	Wed: 18.30-19.45 Sat: 11:30-12:45	Sat: 09:30 – 10:30	Wed: 18.30-19.45 Sat: 11:30-12:45	Wed: 18.30-19.45 Sat: 11:30-12:45	Wed: 18:30 – 19:45 Sat: 09:30-10:4512:45
Coordinator	Mike Gibbons	Mike Gibbons	Mike Gibbons	Mike Grimes	Mike Gibbons	Mike Grimes	Mike Gibbons	Daniel Barrett	Mike Grimes	Daniel Barrett