Cheltenham North RFC run a full Junior section for boys ages 13 to 18 and a full Girls only Rugby section for girls aged 12 to 18.
Each age group are managed by RFU qualified coaches. Several of the coaches are current players within our senior teams or past players so they have a wealth of player experience.
We pride ourselves on creating an environment where the needs of the player are put first and every player can develop to the very best of their ability. We strive to provide a growing community-based and financially sound rugby club, offering first class sports, leisure and social facilities to the communities of Bishops Cleeve and surrounding areas.
When?
The playing season runs from the 1st Sunday in September through to the 2nd Sunday in May. There will be training or fixtures every Sunday (weather and pitch conditions permitting) except during Christmas and Easter.
- Juniors coaching (Under 13s to Under 16s) is held on Sunday mornings between 10am and Noon.
- The clubs Colts (U17-U19) train on Sundays afternoons usually 1pm onwards.
- Girls coaching session and matches are held on Sunday afternoons between 1pm and 2pm.
Some individual age groups train through the week as well for a bit of extra practice this is usually but please speak to your coaches for more details.
Where?
Stoke Orchard Road, Bishops Cleeve free parking is available on-site.
How to join?
We offer free taster sessions for the first 3 weeks - so simply come along and see how your child enjoys playing rugby. Membership can be bought and signed up for via our online portal while the club membership secretary or your team coaches will be able to take you through the membership process.
You'll also find our forms on this website if you wish to pay in cash at the club Cheltenham North RFC - Joining The Club (rfu.club). This will need to be printed and handed in to the club.
You will also need to AFFILIATE yourself and your child to the club through this simple GDPR complaint GMS system linked to the RFU. GMS Membership guide.pdf (rfu.club)
What to bring?
A water bottle and appropriate sportswear. Footwear should be studded rugby (or football) boots. CNRFC strongly recommend using a gumshield in contact training and during matches for Under 9s and above. If your child has asthma, an inhaler must be brought along to every session. Rugby is a winter sport so waterproofs and warm clothing should be considered - for players and for parents! Muddy kit and boots are not allowed in the Clubhouse, so it would be a good idea to have a kit bag with a clean change of clothes.
Dogs?
As CNRFC is primarily a sports club, our policy is strictly no dogs on the pitches . Please respect our policy when you visit our facilities.
A WORD FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
Welcome to Cheltenham North Minis and Juniors section. We currently have 11 different teams, ranging from our U7’s all the way up to our colts, and including our girls teams. We are a very welcoming, family orientated club.
I am the current chairman for the Minis and Juniors as well as being a senior player for the past 16 years and proud father to a current mini player.
I also coach the Current U9’s as well as over seeing the rest of the age groups.
We welcome players old and new and encourage people to come and take part in a trial session.
Daniel Hodge - Mini & Junior Chairman
Sponsoring our Mini & Juniors
If your interested in sponsoring our mini & juniors section get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!
We have all ages from U7's upto U18's including U13 & U15 girl sides and all sponsorship goes towards helping to keep the cost of particiaption low so that as many people can particpate in the sports as possible to maintain a healthy lifestlye and good relationship with excercise.
Mini & Juniors Sponsorship Officer
Linda Dove
07773700893
Lin.dove@btinternet.com
