We place a great deal of emphasis on being an inclusive, fun and friendly place for children to learn to play rugby. Many of our older kids have been with us since they were six years old!

We always welcome new joiners, regardless of experience or ability. To enquire either contact a team manager for your child’s age group, or just turn up to training on a Saturday morning and someone will point you in the right direction. (If your child is over nine, they should bring a gum-shield, or buy one from our café.) We train on Saturday mornings on the field above the running track on Hampstead Heath.

The rugby season runs from the first weekend in September through to May each year, with breaks at Christmas and Easter. You can find the details of each age group’s training on their homepage. On training days we run a café at the running track which sells new and second hand kit, as well food and drink.

Competitive matches, friendlies and festivals are normally played on Sundays, typically every three or four weeks.

We are a volunteer based organisation. All our lead coaches have been through RFU approved courses, and we have a core of First Aid trained personnel. All our volunteers are required to complete the RFU’s ‘Play it Safe’ course, which explains key safeguarding concepts ensuring that children are well looked after at the Club.

We always welcome support from new volunteers. If you would like to get involved in any capacity just get in touch.

Our training is focused on the RFU-promoted concept of ‘APES’:

• Active
• Purposeful
• Enjoyable
• Safe

And we are strong believers in promoting rugby’s Core Values:

• Teamwork
• Respect
• Enjoyment
• Discipline
• Sportsmanship

Come down and give us a go!

Key contacts

General inquiries: juniors@hampsteadrugbyclub.co.uk
Juniors Chairman: James Farmer james.farmer@hampsteadrugbyclub.co.uk
Juniors Membership: Bee de Soto bee@navig8.co.uk

For specific team inquiries, please see the contacts on team homepages on the web site.

Useful links

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Key Club Policies

• Club Safeguarding Policy
• Code of Conduct
• Guidelines on filming and photographing children