CLUB ETHOS

Our youngsters are introduced to rugby in a safe, friendly and controlled manner. Our overall aim is to teach players the basic ball and playing skills, very much as a team; sharing the enjoyment of this increasingly popular sport.

For the smaller players, the over-riding objective is for the players to be able to play and develop safely, and to enjoy themselves; wanting to "come again next week".

As players move into the junior section, the playing skills and competition become more important and it is hoped the players will want to continue play into their adult life progressing onto senior level.

Our Mini/Midi organisation caters for boys and girls under 7's/8's, under 9's, under 10's, under 11's and under 12's. Our junior section caters for boys at under 13's, under 14's, under 15's and under 16's, with the senior youth for the under 17's and colts. We are also in the process ofdeveloping our junior section to cater for girls within the U13 - U17 age grades.

We all work within the spirit of the game

EQUITY POLICY

This club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity.

Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.

The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.

The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.

All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.

The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to club disciplinary procedures.

Sports Equity Statement

DATED: JULY 28th 2006