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   Rugby Union Football Club
   -the community rugby club for Mid Cheshire

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Under 9’s Page
Welcome to the Under 9’s team page. This is the part of the new Northwich RUFC club site dedicated to news, views and information about the Under 9’s team.
Fixture information including links to the opposition clubs and directions to away matches is available via the fixture table on the right (& can now be downloaded 2003-4 fixtures (Excel) or 2003-4 fixtures (pdf file). Scores and match reports will be added as the season progresses. Last years reports and pictures can be accessed by clicking here:- Last season . Information on the Northwich playing kit is on our kit page. New players interested in joining please feel free to contact me or our Junior chairman Simon Bridle at 01606 881971 or email sbridle@northwichrufc.co.uk

Daniel Langston
Tel 01606 40857
Email:dlangston@northwichrufc.co.uk

Kevin Jones
Tel: 01606 592494
Email: kjones@northwichrufc.co.uk
 

Under 9’s 2003-4 End of Season Report

The past season has been a building year for the Under 9’s, a mixture of new and experienced players entering their first year of contact rugby. From the initial hesitance for tackling and confusion over positional play, training through the wind and rain of the English winter and some great games with wins and loses - over the year we have begun to see improvements in all the players. As the season progressed the skill of the players increased as did the team spirit, from parents as well as the team. The competitive year began well with wins against Wilmslow, Manchester, Crewe & Nantwich and the first of 2 wins against local rivals Winnington Park. The inexperience of the team showed in encounters with well organised teams from Sandbach and Chester who demonstrated excellent handling and supporting play, but with further wins against Ormskirk and the second of the Park clashes we scored 18 tries in two matches displaying an attacking instinct and will to win. With the mix ofplayers (some under 10) playing in the Under 9’s for this season we declared this for the Cheshire Cup, and after initially being accepted into the competition we were later informed that we would not be allowed to play. This was a big disappointment as the team would have acquitted themselves very well and enjoyed the tournament.As the season drew to a close the squad was bolstered with a few extra players. Defense and tackling that had been missing in some of the earlier games was improved, understanding of the rules and positional play also evident with some solid team performances. Hopefully all the players learnt some new skills throughout the season, and enjoyed the training, matches and camaraderie created in a rugby team. The coaches would like to thank the parents for their support and ask for this to continue for the next season. With a good season under our belts the Under 9’s will build on this next year, as Under 10’s we will have inclusion in the Cheshire Cup and other end of season tournaments to gain vital playing experience. We hope to see you all again – players and parents - next season.

Thank you for an enjoyable year.

Kevin and Dan