Cinque Ports Rugby launched its Junior Section last Sunday (14th September) at The Grove School, Darwell Close, St Leonards on Sea TN38 9JP. The club is hoping for the section to grow fast and there is already interest in CPR's junior club from not only The Grove and Filsham Valley, but also a dozen or so pupils from Claverham have expressed an interest in joining. To which CPR hopes to recruit girls and boys from Bexhill Downs, Hillcrest and St Richards Schools as well. In April 2008 CPR played an under 13 XV with pupils drawn from the Grove and FV and they played and beat Broadstreet Juniors from Coventry.
 
Marcus Davies is the lead coach for CPR Juniors
Registration is from 10.15 to 10.30 each Sunday on the Grove School rugby pitch, and will run until 12.30. As the section grows the age groups will develop into teams and this season it is hoped that friendly matches will be possible before entering the Sussex Youth Leagues in 2009/10. 

Cinque Ports Rugby Juniors will receive sponsorship of a full set of 22 club shirts, shorts and socks from Zoti Sports. This generous sponsorship follows on from Zoti being CPR's kit suppliers. The junior section will play in their own distinctive shirt colours which will be gold, red and black. 

Cinque Ports are London Wasps Community Partners and this will mean that members of the junior section will be given opportunities of watching London Wasps matches with their parents during the season. Coaching clinics are also to be arranged with the London Wasps community coaches by CPR with each school involved with the Cinque Ports Rugby club.

Cinque Ports Rugby Junior subscriptions are £15 for the current season and weekly session fees of £1 are payable in addition. 
    
The club are looking for girls and boys aged from 11 to 17 to join. No previous experience is required, so if anyone is interested in finding out about the game of rugby they are as welcome as those pupils who are coming who have played before.

Look forward to seeing you on Sunday
Marcus Davies

Remember that the objectives of The Game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good in yourself. Achieving these objectives will ensure that success will follow.

Co-operate with and respect your coaches, team-mates, opposition and officials: without them you do NOT have a game.


SPECTATOR's CODE

Remember that children play organised rugby for their own fun. They are NOT there to entertain you and they are NOT miniature professional athletes.

Be on your best behaviour and set a good example. DO NOT use profane language or harass players, coaches or officials.

Applaud good play by your own team and by the opposition.

Show respect for your team's opponents and supporters. Without them there would be no game.

Never ridicule or admonish a child for making a mistake during the competition.

Condemn the use of violence in any form.

Respect the officials' decisions.

Encourage players always to play according to The Laws of The Game.


PARENT's CODE

Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sports.

Remember children and youths are involved in organised sports for their enjoyment NOT yours.

Encourage your child always to play by The Laws of the Game.

Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.

Use defeat creatively by helping your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or harass your child for making a mistake or losing a competition.

Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play by your team and by the opposition.

Do NOT publicly question the officials' judgement and NEVER impugn their honesty. Remember they are volunteers.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from the Junior Rugby activities.

Recognise the value and importance of the volunteer coaches. They give their time and resources to provide recreational and educational activities for your child.


COACH's CODE

Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed on sound coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of children and youth.

Ensure that you are physically fit enough to execute your duties.

Be reasonable in your demands on the young players' time, energy and enthusiasm. Remember they have other interests.

Teach your players that the laws of the game are mutual agreements, which no one should evade or break.

Group players according to age, size, skill and physical maturity whenever possible.

Avoid overplaying the talented players. The 'just average' players need and deserve equal time.

Remember that children and youths play for fun and enjoyment and that winning is only part of it. Never ridicule or harass children for making mistakes or losing a competition.

Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age, size and ability of the players.

The scheduling, length and intensity of practice sessions should take into consideration the maturity and level of the players.

Develop team respect for the abilities of opponents as well as for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.

Follow the advice of a doctor when determining when a player is fit to train or play after injury.

Remember that children and youths need a coach they can respect. Be generous with your praise when it is deserved. Make criticism constructive. Set a good example.