Ponteland RFC Minis

Welcome to Ponteland RFC, we are a community-based club playing at the Ponteland Leisure Centre, situated approximately eight miles north west of Newcastle upon Tyne and one mile from Newcastle Airport.  Ponteland RFC is a Rugby Union club affiliated to both the Rugby Football Union and also the Northumberland Rugby Union, our club colours are maroon, black and white shirts, black shorts, maroon and white socks.

Boys and girls aged between 5 and 11 can join Ponteland Minis/Midis. The under 7's to under 12's sides train and play on Sunday mornings from 10.30am to midday (travelling to away matches may involve an earlier start). Although the RFU doesn't allow players to take part in matches until they reach their 6th birthday, younger children are able to join and train with the U7s.

The RFU philosphy for Mini/Midi Rugby is based on the principle that the rules of the game should evolve as the players get older. The introduction of different elements of the sport in this way allows players to safely develop their skills, season by season.

Training for the 2011/12 season has now finished and will restart in early September.

We are always looking for new players in every age group and encourage everyone to come along and have a session with us. At Ponteland our philosophy is that kids have a fun and enjoyable introduction to rugby in the Minis and we encourage team work and participation for all those who train with us.

The coaches are all parents of kids at the club and we encourage moms and dads to help with the sessions (it's better than watching!)

There are many ways to express your interest, contact phone numbers and e-mails are available on this website, otherwise check the fixtures list, turn up at any training session and join in.

Training sessions are at 10.30am on Sunday mornings from the first weekend in September throughout the winter until the end of April.  We meet at the rugby pitches behind the Swimming Pool at Ponteland Leisure centre.

New players are encouraged to turn up to one of our training sessions.  Please check the fixture list for the relevant age group and just turn up at 10.30am on any Sunday shown as training.  Come dressed in warm sports clothing, studded boots if possible and bring a drink.

If you decide to join, the membership for the year is £50.