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Welcome to Windsor Rugby Juniors Junior rugby is designed to carry on developing young boys' enthusiasm for this king of sports throughout their teenage years. At Windsor we run five age groups from Under 13s to Under 17s and although many of the boys will have progressed up from our Minis section, we also welcome at any time, new players from other clubs or who are new to the area.
Our season runs every Sunday morning (excluding Xmas/New Year and Easter) for eight months from September to April and comprises a mixture of ’friendly’ fixtures against other clubs; both local and from further afield. Our Juniors also participate in the Berkshire League against seven or so clubs from withint he county who compete for the title of Berkshire League champions.
Another major event in our calendar is the Juniors Tournament, which, unlike many of these festivals, is held early in the season on the second Sunday of October. Last year some 32 teams involving over 640 players competed across the Under 13 to Under 16 age groups.
Interspersed between all these activities are of course those vital training sessions, run by our dedicated team of qualified (but unpaid!) coaches who help develop both individual and collective skills.
All of our Junior teams tour at least once a year, both within and without the UK. In the last year for example our Juniors have toured to countries that include South Africa, Italy, France and Ireland.
As well as the players themselves, we are always pleased to see parents and friends supporting their team - whether it’s at Home Park or particularly when we travel away for fixtures - help with transport is always much appreciated!
Karl Trowbridge 
Youth Chairman
25th June 2009
For a list of Head Coaches and Team Managers, please use the menu bar at the top of this page.
Update on Parking
Romney Lock carpark – payment for parking is enforced at all times.
Home Park Public carpark – payment for parking is enforced between 9am & 4pm Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. The parking area opposite the public toilets is reserved & free for Home Park Badge holders only at all times if working/using the site. It is not free parking for those who work in town or commute to other locations. All marked bays including those adjacent to club houses form part of this car park & are enforced as above.
King Edward VII carpark - there is an informal agreement/arrangement for Home Park Badge holders to park at the Datchet end of this car park on a Sunday between the hours of 9am & 2pm from Oct 1st to March 31st each year. This arrangement was introduced to stop parking on the road/grass areas between gates 1 to 4, which appears to be working well.
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Touchline Code of Conduct
For some time the RFU have been concerned at increasing levels of misbehaviour by spectators and parents whilst watching rugby played at the under 18 level. As a result, and at the request of Clubs, they have produced two posters and a code of conduct card which they hope will assist Clubs when dealing with this issue. Click here for the poster that shows good practice (green) and unacceptable (red). Click here for a poster with suggested actions that Windsor Rugby should take for a range of possible misdemeanors. Whilst this is aimed at Youth Rugby, it might be advantageous for all supporters of the senior game to set an example in their behaviour.
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Windsor U16 into South West England Squad
Chris Laidler has been selected for the South West England squad and flies off to Munster before Xmas to play his first game. Congratulations Chris, who is one of four from Berkshire to get into the squad of 40 across the ten counties.
After the county fixtures this season Chris Laidler was invited to attend a SW Divisional training session at Bryanston School in Dorset along with five of his county team mates. 60 boys from across the 10 counties attended and enjoyed a tough day of training and games. This then took 46 of them through to the trial games the following weekend at Wellington School in Somerset. Despite atrocious weather conditions the selectors arrived at the final 40 they wanted to form the two squads that will represent the South West Schools.
Chris was selected along with three others from Berkshire Sean McDermatroe and Harry Stapleton from Readingensians and Guy Armitage from Wellington College. They now have quite a busy schedule in front of them, starting this weekend with a three day tour to Munster in Ireland to play their Acadamy.
Over the next few months the SW have confirmed a Divisional Festival in Coventry where the four England divisions play each other. A England South v England North fixture and then the SW squad will take on the England 'A' squad.
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Club Physiotherapist
The Club's physio, Helen Wilson, is at the Club every Tuesday between 7pm and 9pm. To avoid any unnecessary confusion she will attend to Senior players between 7pm to 8pm and Youth players from 8pm to 9pm. Please note every attempt will be made to ensure that the Seniors finish before 8pm but there maybe the odd occasion when the Seniors overrun - in these cases please note that the Youth session will follow immediately afterwards. Should a Senior player arrive after their session has finished they must wait until the Youth session is complete. All Youth players must be accommpanied by one of their parents.
Physio sessions are also available on Thursdays but Helen will only attend if you have contacted her and made an appointment. All physio sessions are paid by the Club so please ensure your treatment is necessary.
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