Welcome to the Mini Section of the Connemara RFC website. This section deals with age grades from Under 7′s to Under 12′s. We are very proud of all our mini players who show great dedication and commitment throughout each year.  If you are already a player, welcome to the 09-10 season! If you are not already a player, why not give it a try? Please check back regularly for lots of Mini news and updates!

Click HERE to download 2009-2010 underage membership form

Mini rugby training (under7-12) and Under 13′s training for the 2009-2010 season will begin on Wednesday  23rd September at 6.30 sharp. All players must be registered before attending training and events.

Due to the large numbers of 7-12 year olds registering with the mini section of Connemara RFC there is now an urgent need for more coaches and volunteers. If you have 1-2 hours to spare on a Wednesday evening please phone 087 9017406 or 087 6687468 or email info@connemararfc.ie for more details.

Coach & Volunteer Application Form can be downloaded here.

Coach & Volunteer Application Form

We welcome, encourage and support anyone who is interested in getting involved in volunteering, assisting or coaching in Connemara RFC Mini/Youth sections.

Training

Mini training takes place on Wednesday evenings at The Monastery Pitch from 6.30-8pm. Mini Rugby is all about FUN, making new friends and learning all about the great game of Rugby! Parent’s are asked to drop off players at the clubhouse on time so that training can commence at 6.30pm. All players must be picked up at 8pm sharp. All Mini players MUST wear a gum shield at training and events. NO GUMSHIELD-NO GAME! The designated contact phone number for the mini rugby section is 087-6487299. There will be a recorded message on this number about any training cancellations, away fixtures, return times from away fixtures and anything else that may be important in connection with Connemara RFC Mini Rugby.

Connemara RFC  Age-Grade Group have put in place a Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures, Statements and Information to ensure Best Practice in the Youth and Mini sections of the club. All players, coaches, parent’s and spectators are expected to abide by the Connemara RFC Code of Conduct. All of the above are on display in the clubhouse. Click HERE to view Connemara RFC Age-Grade Code of Conduct. Connemara RFC Age-Grade Code of Conduct

Mini Rugby Contacts -

Chairperson-Peter Keane 087-6687468

Secretary-Sharon Duane 086-8258783

Children’s Officer-Irene King 087-9017406

Volunteer Officer – Tina Shannon 087-7942972

Mini Coaches- 

Updating……….

Owen Heanue

Martina Keenan

Donna Keenan

Derek Heanue

Fees

Mini/Youth Membership Fees are €50 for one mini/youth player and €70 for more than one mini/youth player in the same family. Membership forms must be filled in and fees must be paid prior to availing of training and events. €30 travel levy PER CHILD is also payable. Download Connemara RFC Mini & Youth Membership Application HERE