Welcome to Ealing U11s

Minis & Youth Rugby - A RFU Gold Seal of Approval Club

The Head Coach's weekly review for  29th March and a summary of forthcoming activities may be accessed by clicking here.

"Sport for All" isn't just a hollow slogan for Ealing's U11s, it is the very foundation for all that we attempt and achieve. Last season saw our age group membership swell by more than 20% yet we were still able to ensure that every one of our registered players was given the opportunity to represent the Club in a competitive fixture, (culminating at the Middlesex Festival where we were able to enter four squads), whilst our training rotation ensured that every player enjoyed access to the diverse talents of the entire coaching team. We aim to be an inclusive group enabling every player, irrespective of size, shape, talent or experience to derive benefit from their time with the Club and above all to enjoy their rugby.  

Our Coaching Principles

Make training FUN

Keep the session MOVING

Utilise GAMES and COMPETITION

Reward EFFORT, as well as achievement

ENCOURAGE whatever is good

Our Rugby Principles

Keep Heads and Hands UP

Seek SPACE, not contact

Run from DEEP to put PACE on the ball.

Remember, it's a TEAM game Work OFF the ball too

Our Rugby Rules

Never ARGUE with the Referee or Coach

Do not DISRUPT training sessions

Always RESPECT your opponent

Always SUPPORT your team-mate..

Do not KICK the ball in a warm-up

Rugby was once famously misdescribed as ‘a thug’s game played by gentlemen’ but on closer inspection it can be seen that rugby encourages the development of essential core personal qualities including control, self-discipline, respect, camaraderie and bravery. At Ealing our U11 team will work to deliver rugby tuition in a safe manner but more importantly we will place considerable emphasis on personal development and on providing a rugby education.

I sincerely hope to see you during the 2008/9 season.

Nick Lambert