Minis
The Minis/Youth Section of the club was re-introduced in 1993 where 20 children aged 4 to 12 years attended the very first Sunday morning training Session.We now have around 300 children who turn up every Sunday to play Rugby!
Training sessions and fixtures are arranged for Boys and girls from the age of 5 to 12 years. Players of all abilities are welcome and there is no waiting list to join.
We would like to welcome you to Holt RFC and hope you will find us a warm and friendly club.
Young players are introduced to rugby in 3 clearly defined stages (referred to as Mini-Midi Rugby), so that by U13, players have acquired the skills and knowledge required to participate in the full 15-a-side game.Each stage has its own rules distinguishing it from the adult game and should not be considered as being merely a shortened version of senior rugby. This progression has been structured to accommodate the changing developmental abilities of children as they mature with the emphasis being on the improvement of individual skills through purposeful and enjoyable activity. Provision is made for testing these skills in match situations during a limited number of competitive fixtures and festivals/tournaments each season.
The three stages are:
Stage 1: Mini Tag Rugby - played by Under 7 and Under 8 age grades
Stage 2: Mini Rugby - played by Under 9 and Under 10 age grades
Stage 3: Midi Rugby - played by Under 11 and Under 12 age grades
Players then move up to youth rugby - U13's to U19's (School year 8+) played to RFU Laws with variations for each age group, distinguishing it from the adult game.
Our Minis enjoyed successes at all of the Norfolk Festivals, and had many notable victories during the season. Our own Kingswood Festivals, which last season saw almost 1,500 children participating, are recognised as amongst the best and most competitive in the country
In the Youth Section, our U14’s made it to the Norfolk Plate final and our U13’swon the Norfolk Cup in a close and truly dramatic final, which I am sure, was all the sweeter for being against our close neighbours, rivals and friends, North Walsham ! The standard of youth rugby at Holt continues to attract clubs on tour from afar, and our teams have more than held their own against them. As I referred to at the start of this message, the club is celebrating its 50th year and there are a number of events to celebrate this occasion. I would like to thank Roy Lawrence and his committee for all of their hard work in organising these, and would encourage all Club members to support these events and help celebrate Holt RFC’s continued successes.
