Here at Wetherby we have a full range of juniors rugby union teams, ranging from under 7s right through to under 17s.  All teams are trained by dedicated and skilled coaches to play rugby union safely and skilfully.  The primary emphasis is on having fun and enjoying the game.

So, you fancy giving the game a go?  You will be wondering about answers to a few questions, either as a  player or as a parent.

• Do I need to have played before?

No.  Anyone is welcome and you will be given training and guidance from our experienced coaches in the rules of the game as well as fitness, essential skills and tactics in a friendly and encouraging environment.  We recommend coming along to training for a month or so in the first instance to see if you really enjoy the game and the club.

Experienced players are also more than welcome at the club.

Why not give it a go?  Rugby is a great sport to play and to watch.  Parents are encouraged to become involved and to help with the club’s activities – the rugby club is run entirely by volunteers.  That might involve marshalling at any games or festivals organised by the club and of course transporting children to and from games.  If your child wants to play rugby you must be prepared to invest some of your time, if only just to come along and cheer the teams on on a Sunday morning.

• Which team would I play for?

We have teams from under 7 to under 17s.  Basically, you would play for the team aged above your age before the 1st of September of the year of joining.  So, if you are 11 years old before the 1st of September, you would play for the under 12s.  The table below summarises ages and teams:

• I know which team I would play for - what next?

Check out the section below on what kit you will need.  Don't worry too much about buying lots of equipment at the moment, just come along with general sports kit and see if you enjoy it.  Click on one of the links above or to the left to go to the pages for the team you want.  There you will find training times and contact details of coaches, as well as match reports, fixtures, photos etc.

Feel free to come along and watch some matches first or to watch or join in with training.  Don't worry - you won't be thrown into a match until you are trained and confident in how to play.  Matches are played on a Sunday morning, starting at 10am.  Training also is on a Sunday morning if there are no matches, and some of the older age groups also train mid week.

• What kit will I need?

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• How much does all this cost and where do I get it?

The kit can be bought at most good sports shops or you can buy online using the links on the left of this page.  The club also sells some items such as socks and mouth guards - see the shop page for details.

The cost of the kit will depend on both the size and type of kit you buy.  It can be as little as £50 or so for a set of shorts, boots, mouth guard socks and water bottle.  If you are very serious about taking up the sport, this can build as you buy more specialised equipment such as pads, head guards, boots etc.

• What about travel to away games?

We play matches both at home and away.  Most games are within 30 minutes or so drive from Wetherby, though some of the older age groups play further afield.  There are no formal travel arrangements and normally parents take their own children to away games, often meeting at Grange Park first.  As you become more accustomed with the club and meet other parents, we often share and it's normally possible to get a lift with other parents or one of the coaches if you arrange it beforehand.

Registration, registration forms and subscriptions

Registration fees and subscriptions for the season 2007-8 are as below:

£30.00 for the first player in a family

£27.50 for the second sibling

£25.00 for the third sibling and so on

Registration forms are below:

Enrolment Welcome Letter from the Chairman    

Youth registration form    

Youth Membership application form 2007-2008    

Sports equity monitoring    

Notes about registration:

• Please complete one of each of the forms for each player you are registering

• Please also have 2 passport photographs for each player you are registering with their names and team written on the reverse - forms will not be accepted without photographs.

• The first form is for RFU registration - returning players who are already registered do not need to complete this.

• The second form is for club registration records and contact details - all players, old and new need to complete this, along with the 2 passport photographs as above.

• The final form is for equity monitoring, and is desirable rather than compulsory.

• Please hand all completed forms to Ruth McHenery (Membership Secretary). along with your payment (cheques made payable to Wetherby Youth Rugby)

• Thank you!

Benefits of Playing Rugby at Wetherby

• It's excellent fun!

• It improves fitness levels

• It helps build team spirit and awareness of others

• Meet new friends of a similar age from a wide area both on and off the pitch

• Learn all your rugby skills under the guidance of teams of outstanding coaches

• Improve your skills and have a chance of competing at County level as many of our players already do

• Wetherby RUFC welcomes girls as well as boys to play in mixed teams (up to U12 level only)

• We have probably the best bacon sandwiches in Yorkshire (as well as tea, coffee, chocolate muffins, sausages... the list goes on and on and we have a licensed bar in the clubhouse for the adults to warm up with a shandy after a cold Sunday cheering the teams on.

If you would like more information, please contact us using our contact form