Half Backs Kids Rugby Classes

Half Backs offers kids rugby classes for children aged 2-6 years old in Marble Hill Park (in partnership with English Heritage), on Twickenham Green (in partnership with Thamesians RFC) and in Bushy Park (in partnership with Teddington RFC).

Half Backs believes that the best way for children to play sports and be physically active is with a smile on their face. The only way children are going to continue playing, thereby creating healthy habits for life and developing their skills, is if they enjoy the games they play. Working in teams and as an individual also allows children to develop their personal skills. Half Backs has created an environment that enables both fun and learning through a structured rugby-based play programme designed by qualified and experienced coaches. 

Half Backs has developed fun outdoor sessions made up of lots of games that develop key skills such as running, evasion, decision making, listening and responding to commands, balance, kicking, passing and coordination. Due to Covid-19, they have adjusted their sessions and set-up. No free trials are currently being offered, to ensure that Half Backs can keep the ‘bubbles’ for at least four weeks. There are also limited spaces available, and children need to take their own rugby ball to limit the sharing of equipment. Half Backs have created a Covid-19 practice guidance to keep the sessions as safe as possible. If you want to join a session you need to book in advance so Half Backs can follow a track and trace system. 

The sessions are run in two age groups:

• Cubs (2-3.5yrs): The younger age group concentrates on motor skills and understanding instruction.
• Tigers (3.5-6yrs): The older age group focuses on continued motor skills improvement, more complicated instruction, and fun rugby-focused games.

Sessions run weekly on Saturday mornings by the House Cafe in the heritage grounds of Marble Hill Park, TW1. On Sunday mornings they take place at Teddington TFC, TW11, and on Twickenham Green, TW2. Sessions last up to 50 minutes with a short break for a drink and a snack in the middle.

For more information, take a look at the Half Backs website, or you can call Head Coach / Owner Nicole on 07496 079498 or email info@halfbacks.co.uk.

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