Junior Rugby News – September 2023

Welcome Back to Our Junior and Mini Rugby Programmes

As we kick off another exciting season at Stillorgan-Rathfarnham RFC, we’re delighted to welcome back all our Junior Rugby and Mini Rugby players, coaches, and parents. Whether your child is continuing their rugby journey or joining us for the first time, our goal remains the same – to provide a fun, safe, and supportive environment for all young players.

New Communication Platforms for Junior Rugby

This season, we’re making it easier than ever to stay updated with all things Junior Rugby. We’ve introduced ClubZap as our primary communication tool, ensuring parents receive real-time updates on training, fixtures, and events.

To continue playing this season, parents must register their child on both ClubZap and SportsLomo. This step is essential to keep everything running smoothly and ensure all players are covered by insurance.

Below are the steps to Register for SportsLomo and ClubZap.

If your child has not been registered with the club before, please make sure to:

1) Register them on SportsLomo (Link below) as a new registration.
This is an IRFU requirement. Proof of ID (passport/birth cert) to verify child’s date of birth will need to be uploaded. All existing players will need to update their registration for the 2023/2024 season.

2) Register as a member on ClubZap
This year we are moving all payments, communications, training and match notifications to Clubzap. Remember to join team chat.

Junior Rugby Training Sessions – Times & Locations

Our Junior Rugby training sessions take place at Three Rock Rovers, with structured coaching designed to develop players’ skills in a fun and engaging way. Training times are as follows:

• U6 – U8: Sundays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• U9 – U12: Sundays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

If your child is new to rugby, they are welcome to attend a trial session before committing to full registration. Just drop us a message, and we’ll arrange a free taster session for them!

Meet the Junior Rugby Coaching Team

We’re thrilled to introduce our dedicated team of Junior Rugby coaches, who bring experience, passion, and enthusiasm to every training session. Each coach is Garda-vetted and fully qualified to ensure the highest standards of coaching for our young players.

We are delighted to announce our Head Coaches for each age grade for the season ahead:

U6: Ross Durnin

U7: Shane O’Brien

U8: Denise Cooling

U9: James Petrie

U10:Ronan McCabe

U11: Andrew Cassidy

U12: Mark Lynch

U13: Niall Conlon

U14: Danny Shanahan

Volunteer Opportunities – Get Involved in Junior Rugby!

Our Junior Rugby programme wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our volunteers. As the club continues to grow, we’re looking for parents and supporters who can lend a hand – whether it’s helping with training, match-day logistics, or organising events. No experience is needed – just a willingness to get involved!

Register Today – Join the Junior Rugby Community

If you haven’t already, register your child today to secure their place in our Junior Rugby or Mini Rugby teams. Simply visit our website or get in touch with one of our club representatives for more details or fill in a contact us form here.