Our Junior (Midi) section comprises of mixed contact rugby and a Girls ‘Quick Rip’ rugby squads:
- U9s
- U10s
- U11s
- U11 Girls (Quick Rip)
- U12s
Core themes at this level are FUN, safety, basic skills, game understanding and emotional development; By the time players reach the U12 squad we focus on ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience in playing the game.
Training Times & Location
08:00-09:30* (until 09:00 in September) every Saturday – AND – 17:30-19:00 every Tuesday – at the world renowned Sevens Stadium, Al Ain Road, Dubai.
*our U11s/12s are occasionally asked to train later, at 09:30 to accommodate league matchesWhat we provide and focus on
Progressing from the touch format of the game players are already familiar with what a scrum, line-out, ruck and maul are. This allows us to focus on the:
- Technical:
- Individual skills
- Introduction to tackling
- Introduction to unit skills
- Introduction to continuity
- Introduction to positional skills
- Tactical:
- Pass backwards
- Offside
- Go forward
- Support
- Continuity
- Principles of attack and defence
- Physical:
- ABCs of movement
- Co-ordinate & manipulation
- Flexibility, Speed and Locomotion
- Warm up and cool down
- Mental:
- Self-confidence
- Self-Esteem
- Positive attitude for sport
- Tolerance
- Emotional:
- Overcoming the fear of contact
- Social skills
- Self-control and fairness
- Creative thinking