Wandsworth Common (the non dog walking area near the Skylark Cafe)
SW18 3SF

U11s Information

As a result of the weather Conditions there is NO Home Training at Wandworth Common on Sunday 9th Feb 2020


- All children will need to wear mouth guards and rugby boots for every training session & festival. 
- No dogs are allowed on our training pitch at Wandsworth Common
- Please note that Ironsides Rugby is NOT a drop off training session, all children must have an adult with them for the duration of the session and the children must be aware of who that adult is.

 

Bognor Regis Mini & Junior Tour U7-U12 Mixed & U13 & U15 Girls

Normally this is a minis tour U7 - U11 but the tour is open to U12/U13/U14 Boys & for the 1st time U13/U15 Girls. Please join us if you would like to make it a club tour.
 
Tour Playing Dates – Saturday & Sunday 17-19th April 2020 can be extended to Monday 20th to stay in the resort if required for an extended break.  
 
Link to tournament website: https://tigerschallenge.co.uk/junior-rugby-tournaments/butlins-bognor-regis/
Link to Tiger Challenge Tournament video 2019 Trailer  https://youtu.be/DcL-Tz3LJxQ or 2020 trailer  https://youtu.be/AcqbtjuYESM
 
Positives

1. Shorter Travel Time from London under 2 hours by train, Bus or car
2. On site fields with short walking distances/travel times to secondary pitches
3. Brand New Hotel type accommodation
4. Better selection of accommodation – Resort recently underwent a multi-million pound uplift
5. Brand New £40 million pool construction project completed last year
6. New Larger Tournament Format - 1st Year of new format expected numbers @ 5000 capacity so we avoid Ironsides v Ironsides games
7. The size of tournament will Rival Minehead which has 6000 capacity
8. Resort has a smaller foot print than Minehead with more entertainment
9. Does not clash with Broomwood Football allows more tourists who normally miss tour.
10. Better Price Point by £10 per room per person – for a higher quality of accommodation
11. Cater for a wider selection of teams of  U7 to U14 – Boys & U14 & U15 Girls
12. Potentially introduce Buses again for tourists due to shorter journey time – or train 1h 37min from Clapham -  Create Tour Vibe

 
Please get your parents to save the date and further detailed info will follow.  No Direct bookings can be made at this point we need to complete the club registration & payment which will take 2 weeks. Bookings can then be made directly on a link which will be distributed to all parents.  
 
Alps Patel from U10 will be the tour Manager. mini.tour@ironsidesrugby.com

King George’s Park
Burr Road (off Kimber Road) 
SW18 4SQ 
 

Sunday 12th January 2020

Festivals: Ealing WLL 4 teams

Home Training: 9.45 arrival for a 10am start please, normal location.

      



 

Bognor Regis Mini & Junior Tour U7-U12 Mixed & U13 & U15 Girls

Normally this is a minis tour U7 - U11 but the tour is open to U12/U13/U14 Boys & for the 1st time U13/U15 Girls. Please join us if you would like to make it a club tour.
 
Tour Playing Dates – Saturday & Sunday 17-19th April 2020 can be extended to Monday 20th to stay in the resort if required for an extended break.  
 
Link to tournament website: https://tigerschallenge.co.uk/junior-rugby-tournaments/butlins-bognor-regis/
Link to Tiger Challenge Tournament video 2019 Trailer  https://youtu.be/DcL-Tz3LJxQ or 2020 trailer  https://youtu.be/AcqbtjuYESM
 
Positives

1. Shorter Travel Time from London under 2 hours by train, Bus or car
2. On site fields with short walking distances/travel times to secondary pitches
3. Brand New Hotel type accommodation
4. Better selection of accommodation – Resort recently underwent a multi-million pound uplift
5. Brand New £40 million pool construction project completed last year
6. New Larger Tournament Format - 1st Year of new format expected numbers @ 5000 capacity so we avoid Ironsides v Ironsides games
7. The size of tournament will Rival Minehead which has 6000 capacity
8. Resort has a smaller foot print than Minehead with more entertainment
9. Does not clash with Broomwood Football allows more tourists who normally miss tour.
10. Better Price Point by £10 per room per person – for a higher quality of accommodation
11. Cater for a wider selection of teams of  U7 to U14 – Boys & U14 & U15 Girls
12. Potentially introduce Buses again for tourists due to shorter journey time – or train 1h 37min from Clapham -  Create Tour Vibe

 
Please get your parents to save the date and further detailed info will follow.  No Direct bookings can be made at this point we need to complete the club registration & payment which will take 2 weeks. Bookings can then be made directly on a link which will be distributed to all parents.  
 
Alps Patel from U10 will be the tour Manager. mini.tour@ironsidesrugby.com

Burntwood School
Burntwood Lane
SW17 0AQ

There's no home training for the U9s this Sunday (27th October) for halfterm. We'll be back as usual on 3rd November.


 

Bognor Regis Mini & Junior Tour U7-U12 Mixed & U13 & U15 Girls

Normally this is a minis tour U7 - U11 but the tour is open to U12/U13/U14 Boys & for the 1st time U13/U15 Girls. Please join us if you would like to make it a club tour.
 
Tour Playing Dates – Saturday & Sunday 17-19th April 2020 can be extended to Monday 20th to stay in the resort if required for an extended break.  
 
Link to tournament website: https://tigerschallenge.co.uk/junior-rugby-tournaments/butlins-bognor-regis/
Link to Tiger Challenge Tournament video 2019 Trailer  https://youtu.be/DcL-Tz3LJxQ or 2020 trailer  https://youtu.be/AcqbtjuYESM
 
Positives

1. Shorter Travel Time from London under 2 hours by train, Bus or car
2. On site fields with short walking distances/travel times to secondary pitches
3. Brand New Hotel type accommodation
4. Better selection of accommodation – Resort recently underwent a multi-million pound uplift
5. Brand New £40 million pool construction project completed last year
6. New Larger Tournament Format - 1st Year of new format expected numbers @ 5000 capacity so we avoid Ironsides v Ironsides games
7. The size of tournament will Rival Minehead which has 6000 capacity
8. Resort has a smaller foot print than Minehead with more entertainment
9. Does not clash with Broomwood Football allows more tourists who normally miss tour.
10. Better Price Point by £10 per room per person – for a higher quality of accommodation
11. Cater for a wider selection of teams of  U7 to U14 – Boys & U14 & U15 Girls
12. Potentially introduce Buses again for tourists due to shorter journey time – or train 1h 37min from Clapham -  Create Tour Vibe

 
Please get your parents to save the date and further detailed info will follow.  No Direct bookings can be made at this point we need to complete the club registration & payment which will take 2 weeks. Bookings can then be made directly on a link which will be distributed to all parents.  
 
Alps Patel from U10 will be the tour Manager. mini.tour@ironsidesrugby.com

Trinity Field Sports Field
Beechcroft Road
SW17 7DF

 

We expect to training this weekend, Sunday 22 February, at Trinity Fields as usual.

Dates for Diary:
1 March  - Esher Festival - please see fixtures tab for later festivals.
Easter Holidays  - we will play as usual apart from Easter Sunday.
Last training - Sunday 26 April
Mini Funday - Sunday 3 May


Registration is required at home training every week for allocation of bib, belt and tags. Please ensure you are ready with boots on the pitch for 10am sharp for squad allocations. We ask that you confirm availability by Wednesday 6pm so further training plans can be finalised.

You are reminded that a condition of membership is that a parent is present with their child throughout the session. 

The age group is run by volunteers so please assist them in any way possible to help the age group run smoothly and to ensure that your child has the best rugby experience possible. If you would like to to volunteer to help in any way please speak to the U8 Manager.

See the U8 Fixtures tab for upcoming festivals!

Bognor Regis Mini & Junior Tour U7-U12 Mixed & U13 & U15 Girls

Normally this is a minis tour U7 - U11 but the tour is open to U12/U13/U14 Boys & for the 1st time U13/U15 Girls. Please join us if you would like to make it a club tour.
 
Tour Playing Dates – Saturday & Sunday 17-19th April 2020 can be extended to Monday 20th to stay in the resort if required for an extended break.  
 
Link to tournament website: https://tigerschallenge.co.uk/junior-rugby-tournaments/butlins-bognor-regis/
Link to Tiger Challenge Tournament video 2019 Trailer  https://youtu.be/DcL-Tz3LJxQ or 2020 trailer  https://youtu.be/AcqbtjuYESM
 
Positives

1. Shorter Travel Time from London under 2 hours by train, Bus or car
2. On site fields with short walking distances/travel times to secondary pitches
3. Brand New Hotel type accommodation
4. Better selection of accommodation – Resort recently underwent a multi-million pound uplift
5. Brand New £40 million pool construction project completed last year
6. New Larger Tournament Format - 1st Year of new format expected numbers @ 5000 capacity so we avoid Ironsides v Ironsides games
7. The size of tournament will Rival Minehead which has 6000 capacity
8. Resort has a smaller foot print than Minehead with more entertainment
9. Does not clash with Broomwood Football allows more tourists who normally miss tour.
10. Better Price Point by £10 per room per person – for a higher quality of accommodation
11. Cater for a wider selection of teams of  U7 to U14 – Boys & U14 & U15 Girls
12. Potentially introduce Buses again for tourists due to shorter journey time – or train 1h 37min from Clapham -  Create Tour Vibe

 
Please get your parents to save the date and further detailed info will follow.  No Direct bookings can be made at this point we need to complete the club registration & payment which will take 2 weeks. Bookings can then be made directly on a link which will be distributed to all parents.  
 
Alps Patel from U10 will be the tour Manager. mini.tour@ironsidesrugby.com

Battersea Ironsides RFC (Clubhouse Grounds)
Openview
SW17 0AW
 

SUNDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2020

Training back on as usual.
Please arrive at 9.45am to be ready in boots and kits for a 10am start.

See you on Sunday,
2,3

​Zoe

Diary Dates Going Forward:
Saturday 29th Feb - Guard of Honour at FIRST XV Big Game - Garratt Green, 3pm
Let us know if you're keen to take part! (plus Dads for SUPERVETS!!!)

FESTIVALS - See Fixtures List
Sunday 22nd March - Mother's Day/ Quins Festival & Match/ Home Training
Sunday 29th March - Home Training
Sunday 5th April - Home Training & Easter Bonnet Parade

Easter Sunday - NO RUGBY
Sunday 19th April - MINI'S TOUR; no Home Training
Sunday 26th April - London Irish Festival - 4 Teams; Twickenham Festival - 2 Teams; NO HOME TRAINING

Mini's Fun Day (and awards) - Sunday 3rd May
 

Bognor Regis Mini & Junior Tour U7-U12 Mixed & U13 & U15 Girls

Normally this is a minis tour U7 - U11 but the tour is open to U12/U13/U14 Boys & for the 1st time U13/U15 Girls. Please join us if you would like to make it a club tour.
 
Tour Playing Dates – Saturday & Sunday 17-19th April 2020 can be extended to Monday 20th to stay in the resort if required for an extended break.  
 
Link to tournament website: https://tigerschallenge.co.uk/junior-rugby-tournaments/butlins-bognor-regis/
Link to Tiger Challenge Tournament video 2019 Trailer  https://youtu.be/DcL-Tz3LJxQ or 2020 trailer  https://youtu.be/AcqbtjuYESM
 
Positives

1. Shorter Travel Time from London under 2 hours by train, Bus or car
2. On site fields with short walking distances/travel times to secondary pitches
3. Brand New Hotel type accommodation
4. Better selection of accommodation – Resort recently underwent a multi-million pound uplift
5. Brand New £40 million pool construction project completed last year
6. New Larger Tournament Format - 1st Year of new format expected numbers @ 5000 capacity so we avoid Ironsides v Ironsides games
7. The size of tournament will Rival Minehead which has 6000 capacity
8. Resort has a smaller foot print than Minehead with more entertainment
9. Does not clash with Broomwood Football allows more tourists who normally miss tour.
10. Better Price Point by £10 per room per person – for a higher quality of accommodation
11. Cater for a wider selection of teams of  U7 to U14 – Boys & U14 & U15 Girls
12. Potentially introduce Buses again for tourists due to shorter journey time – or train 1h 37min from Clapham -  Create Tour Vibe

 
Please get your parents to save the date and further detailed info will follow.  No Direct bookings can be made at this point we need to complete the club registration & payment which will take 2 weeks. Bookings can then be made directly on a link which will be distributed to all parents.  
 
Alps Patel from U10 will be the tour Manager. mini.tour@ironsidesrugby.com

Battersea Ironsides RFC (Clubhouse Grounds)
Openview
SW17 0AW

Sunday 16th February

Given the severe weather warning and potential risk to player and spectator safety, the Club has made the decision to cancel all home training on Sunday 16th February

Toby, Chris and Justin
 

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