What?

• What - At Aylesbury Rugby Football Club, Colts Rugby is the transitional phase for players aged U17 and U18 (school years 12 and 13).  To join the Colts team, you must be a boy and aged 16 or 17 at the start of the season (1st September).  
• Purpose - To bridge the gap between junior age-grade rugby and senior adult rugby.  We aim for player development, focusing on enhancing skills, fitness, and game understanding in a competitive yet supportive environment.  Thus, we prepare young athletes physically and mentally for the demands of open-age adult rugby.
• Format - The format is full 15-a-side contact rugby with scrums and lineouts in a competitive Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire League. 
• Pathway - At this stage a few lads may transition from the Northampton Saints Foundation Phase to the Development Phase whilst more will trial and be selected to play for Bucks County as well as our own Club senior teams (see graphic below for Saints pyramid).
• Summary - In essence, Colts Rugby is the final step in youth rugby, ensuring players are well-equipped, both physically and mentally, for the challenges and rewards of the adult game.

When?

The Colts train on Tuesdays between 1900 and 2100 and play matches on Sundays.

Where?

At the club in Western Turville – click here.  You will be added to an app called Spond which will tell you all you need to know for every session including which pitch you are playing on.

How – do I join?

Just come along to training speak to a coach.  They will explain everything you have to do.  In short, try it out and if you like it you will need to fill out a form and pay your membership through this website – after that you are good to go.

Benefits for me?

• There is a high standard of coaching from our own qualified coaches
• The club actively promotes transition from the Colts to the senior teams
• There are a good number of boys who are selected for county sides
• State of the art Gym – access included with membership
• Club physio free to all players
• You can have 3 try-out training session for free before becoming a member
• A safe place for training and matches – all coaches complete DBS checks, safeguarding courses and many are first aid trained
• Free post-match meals
• Rugby tours organised every year

Any Questions?

Contact the Coaches here.