Cranbrook Rugby Club - Under 13

Welcome to Cranbrook RFC Under 13s for an exciting new season ahead of us.
The Under 13 Squad is for Players starting Year 8 in September 2024

We don’t see to many rules changes this year, but our maximum pitch size has increased quite significantly (now 90m x 60m) which is more or less a full size pitch and we only gain one extra player... Fitness will be a key to this season.
Our main focus will be our approach to competitive fixtures through the Waterfall League. As group winners we have been promoted up a league and face tougher competition. We field a Squad of 13 Players and 6 Subs for each fixture. My aim regardless of results, is to make sure we have fun on and off the pitch!

The key elements of the Under 13s Rules of Play include FULL CONTACT and are:
• Team numbers: a maximum of 13-a-side
• Maximum pitch size: 90 metres x 60 metres
• Ball Size: 4
• Maximum minutes each half: 25
• 6 players in a fully contested scrum (all players must be confident and competent)
• No limit on numbers contesting for the ball including in the maul and ruck
• Sin Bin: 5 minutes

The Coaching Team are keen to promote T.R.E.D.S (Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, Sportsmanship) at all times on and off the pitch to all squad members, parents and spectators and make Rugby a highly valued part of their lives.

Team Info

Coach

Darren Wilson
Email Coach
Mob: 07710 558544

Admin

Gemma Heyworth
Email Admin

Current season:

View other season results:

Date	L/F	Opponents	H/A	K.O.	Meet	W/L/D	Result	Report
01, Sep	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
08, Sep	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
15, Sep	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
22, Sep	F	Maidstone	A	11:00	10:15	D	10:10	-
29, Sep	L	Sidcup	A	11.00	10.15	L	-	-
06, Oct	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
13, Oct	F	Aylesford	H	10.30	9.45	-	-	-
20, Oct	L	Sevenoaks	H	TBA	TBA	-	-	-
27, Oct	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
03, Nov	L	Old Dunstonians - CANCELLED	A	TBA	TBA	-	-	-
10, Nov	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
17, Nov	F	TJs	H	TBA	TBA	-	-	-
24, Nov	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
01, Dec	F	Folkestone	H	10.30	9.45	W	25:5	-
08, Dec	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
15, Dec	L	Dartford Valley	H	TBA	TBA	-	-	-
05, Jan	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
12, Jan	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
19, Jan	L	Tunbridge Wells	H	10.30	9.45	W	30:15	-
26, Jan	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
02, Feb	L	Folkestone	H	10.30	9.45	W	60:30	-
09, Feb	L	Old Colfeians - POSTPONED	A	TBA	TBA	-	-	-
16, Feb	T	TJs Joint Training / Match	H	10.30	9.45	-	-	-
23, Feb	F	Medway - CANCELLED	H	TBA	TBA	-	-	-
02, Mar	L	Gillingham	H	10.30	9.45	W	45:35	-
09, Mar	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
16, Mar	L	Gravesend	A	10.30	9.45	W	30:0	-
23, Mar	L	Old Colfeians	H	11.00	10.00	-	-	-
30, Mar	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
06, Apr	F	Ashford	H	TBA	TBA	-	-	-
13, Apr	T	Training	H	9.45	9.30	-	-	-
27, Apr	F	Dartford Valley	A	10.30	9.45	-	-	-
04, May	F	West Norfolk (Touring)	H	12.00	11.15	-	-	-

U13 Training

Training for U13s is held on Sundays through September to May, starting promptly at 9.45am and finishing around 11:30am. Training days are identified on the diary and will be regularly updated as the season progresses. Info will be provided each week via WhatsApp. Please ensure that you provide your details asap if not already done so. Training and Fixture Pitches at HOME can change week on week, so be aware of all pitch locations.

Gumshield and Rugby Boots are mandatory.

Match Teas

Match Teas will kindly be provided after ALL fixtures (home and away) for the Players. We encourage all Players to wear a button up shirt and CRFC tie (available from the Club Shop / or online shop). Changing Rooms are not always available but we will be notified in advance.
Please bear in mind the weather conditions on the day and come suitably prepared, ie Waterproofs etc
Drinks, food and snacks are recommended for all training sessions and fixtures.

Coaches

All of our coaches have been DBS checked and completed the England RFU HEADCASE Concussion Awareness and SAFEGUARDING Training, as a minimum. We also have qualified First Aiders pitchside for Training and Fixtures.

New Players

Some of our Squad have been with the Club since U7s, but we welcome new Players of all abilities. Get in touch with Darren or Gemma with some details of your playing experience and come and give us a try.