Minis
Welcome to the Minis Section at Effingham & Leatherhead RFC. The Minis section is made up of age groups spanning from Under 5/6s to Under 11s for all Children from Reception to Year 6.
We welcome girls and boys of all ages and skill levels in the teams and can accommodate parents and volunteers who would like to get involved. We may add names to waiting lists as the teams fill-up but hope to be able to welcome everyone.
2025-26 Dates
Training is each Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 at KGV & Browns Lane Field
Season starts Sunday 7th September 10:00
Season end Sunday 3rd May
Age Groups
U5/6s encompass 4-6 year olds, with subsequent years tracking academic age groups.
Once in the u7s, training is complementary to the frequent Surrey festivals the kids are invited to. Each year, ELRFC hosts the very successful Minis Festival in Effingham.
Membership
There are different levels of membership available, from social to family. We welcome guests and players wanting to try taster sessions, with membership subs to be paid within the first month of playing. Each playing member needs to be registered with the RFU to be able to attend and play in festivals.
Training & volunteering
Each of our age groups are supported by a dedicated team of volunteer coaches, assistants and helpers. The focus of all the coaches is to teach the core skills of rugby in a fun and friendly environment whilst also promoting the RFU core rugby values;
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Enjoyment
- Discipline
- Sportsmanship
Each team is managed by a Year Group Manager, with a group of volunteer co-ordinators looking at section-wide elements such as Training, Membership, Business, Sponsorships etc. We welcome interest from any parents or guardians looking to get involved in any part of the set-up, on a voluntary or professional basis.
Clubhouse
The clubhouse kitchen is open every Sunday morning during training 10:00-14:00, serving hot drinks and breakfast rolls, burgers and hotdogs. Visiting the club house after training is a great way for the children and parents to enjoy each other’s company away from the pitch whilst also enjoying a hot snack, some well-earned sweets from the tuck shop, or even a refreshing drink from the club bar.
The clubhouse hosts the club kitshop for new rugby kit for all ages; kit can be ordered from the club.
Recommended Kit:
Dry weather
- Trainers for dry ground
- Rugby socks
- Shorts
- Short sleeved rugby shirt
- Long sleeved shirt
Wet weather – dry weather kit plus
- Rugby / football boots
- Undershirt / skins
- Leggings / thermal base layer
- Rugby gloves / mittens
- Beanie
- Rain jacket / fleece
Minis Contact Details
| Name | Job | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olly Parry | U10 Head Coach | 07949 272754 | olly.parry1@gmail.com |
| Chris Phillips | U11 Head Coach | 07714 212183 | Phillips.Chrisjames@gmail.com |
| Sarah Stanton | Minis Fixtures Secretary | 07867 808690 | mini.fixtures.elrfc@gmail.com |
| Gareth Pullan | Minis Chairman | 07739339425 | garethpullan@hotmail.com |
| Chris Bassano | U5-U6 Head Coach: | — | cbassanoharper@icloud.com |
| Glen Thomson | U9 Head Coach: | — | glendale23@gmail.com |
| Gemma Sergejev | U10 Year Group Manager/Admin | — | gsergejev@hotmail.co.uk |
| Simon Fielder | U5-6 Year Group Manager/Admin | — | sfielder78@gmail.com |
| Frazer Thouard | U8 Head Coach: | 07887 792378 | frazerthouard@gmail.com |
| Jess Lockwood | U8 Year Group Manager/Admin | 07713327211 | jpears2@googlemail.com |
| Katie Beacham | U7 Year Group Manager/Admin | 07792357406 | katie.beacham@yahoo.co.uk |
| Nana Anderson | U9 Year Group Manager/Admin | — | nana.anderson@outlook.com |
| Emily Bennett | U7 Head Coach: | 07900 900679 | emilylrbennett@gmail.com |
| Katie Wharton | U11 Year Group Manager/Admin | 07875 268933 | kate@braverminds.co.uk |
How to find us
Principles
- It’s all about the kids
- Deliver what we promise as a team
- No team left behind
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
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