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Welcome to the Mini Season 2011-12

Letterkenny RFC Mini Section started 6 years ago and has grown massively as the popularity of rugby has increased in the country. We now field teams at all levels from Under 7 to Under 12 with full squads and a full panel of coaches. Our focus for all players is fun, participation, life skills and sporting development. We follow the IRFU guidelines in the Long Term Player Development  pathway in attempting to give our players the very best start in their rugby careers and as much fun as possible in a safe environment. New players are invited to join our club to make new friends and to enjoy the great sport of Rugby Union. 

What do you need

The ethos and discipline of rugby is repected worldwide but safety is always of the highest importance. To allow your child to enjoy and partake in all aspects of training there are a few essentials that they require. Pleas Note:

  • It is a winter sport. Rugby Players are at home in the mud, rain and cold. Ensure your mini player is dressed accordingly.  Layer their clothes to allow them to add or remove items during the session.  Make sure they have dry clothes to change into after the session.
  • It is a Collision Sport. Contact is introduced at U8s.  Therefore gumshields are essential and mandatory.  Please ensure they are correctly fitted.  Other protective gear is optional at this time.
  • Show Respect.  As a rugby player you "just get on with with it"..... Respect for team mates, opposition, coaches and referees is the backbone of any rugby club.  Bad Language, back-chat and Off-ball is not tolerated.

This link will show you who is who this season if you have any queries or questions.  Mini welcome please click to download this article for reference.

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Mini Rugby Fixture list

For all Letterkenny Minis from U12 through to U7.  The schedule of Mini fixtures for the season are listed below but are subject to change. Reminders or any alterations will be notified to players via .txt. 

All payed members should ensure that their contact details are up to date and that coaches are kept informed and any changes.

October
Saturday 29th     Training at the Glebe

November
Saturday 5th        Training
Saturday 12th      Training
Saturday 19th      Match vs Derry away
Saturday 26th      Training

December
Saturday 3rd        Match vs Omagh, Enniskillen and Clogher Valley home/away
Saturday 10th      Mini Blitz in Ballyshannon vs B’shannon and Don Town
Saturday 17th      Training
Saturday 24th      OFF
Saturday 31st      OFF

January
Saturday 7th        Training
Saturday 14th      Training
Saturday 21st      Training
Saturday 28th      Match away to Donegal Town for all Mini teams

February
Saturday 4th        Match vs Derry home
Saturday 11th      Match vs Omagh away
Saturday 18th      Training         
Saturday 25th      Training

March
Saturday 3rd        Training
Saturday 10th      Match vs Donegal Town at home
Saturday 17th      No Rugby - St Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday 24th      Training
Saturday 31st      Omagh Rugby Festival 

April

Saturday 7th        Mini Easter tour to Scotland Under 11s and Under 12s
Saturday 14th      Coleraine Mini Rugby Festival
Saturday 21st      Training
Saturday 28th      U12s in National Mini Blitz in Dublin

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Where do you belong.

The 2011 - 2012 Age groupings have changed from previous years. As of this season the Ulster Branch have set the rugby year from July to June. The table below will give you an indication as to the team you belong too.

Born after June 31st 1999 AND before July 1st 2000   You are: U12   
Born after June 31st 2000 AND before July 1st 2001   You are: U11   
Born after June 31st 2001 AND before July 1st 2002   You are: U10
Born after June 31st 2002 AND before July 1st 2003   You are: U9
Born after June 31st 2003 AND before July 1st 2004   You are: U8
Born after June 31st 2004   You are: U7

Some other Ulster clubs use a different age reference system which you may come across when we travel.

J8 or P8 = U12,     P7 = U11,     P6 = U10,     P5 = U9,     P4 = U8

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Mini Contacts

If you have any questions, concerns or just want to say how much you appreciate our efforts, our team is here to assist.

mmacginty

Chairman for Youth/Mini


Michael MacGinty
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Mobile number: 086 251 0117



wocca
Mini Convenor and Under 10 coach


Jeremy Worth
Mobile number - 086 852 8300
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Please contact for all enquiries re Mini Rugby

 

sfultonUnder 12's Head Coach

Shane Fulton
Mobile number - 087 266 8541




cquinnUnder 11's Head Coach

Carl Quinn
Mobile number - 086 318 1338




BoydUnder 9's Head Coach

Boyd Robinson
Mobile number - 087 236 2998

2nd Coach:
Marshall McCloghan


porsi
Under 8's Head Coach

Peter Orsi
Mobile number - 086 380 0280

2nd Coach:
Michael Douglas


mbondUnder 7's Head Coach

Martin Bond
Mobile number - 086 170 3140

2nd Coach:
Paddy Bond