Welcome to Dorking Youth Rugby section. Rugby is at the Big Field, Brockham, RH3 7LZ from 10am on Sundays. We have been running youth rugby for over 35 years and have over 500 youth members. We are always happy to welcome new members, so why not come down for a Free session. It doesn't matter whether your child has played before. We divide into 3 sections:
Over 60% of Senior 1st XV playing in London & SE Premier (Level 5) came through Youth & Mini Section
International stars George Kruis, Elliot Daly & Kay Wilson started at Dorking as well as Jake Cooper-Wolley - England Saxons and numerous Premiership players.
"WHERE WE DEVELOP OUR RUGBY STARS OF THE FUTURE"
Kids First Rugby

Reception to Y6 Boys & Girls (U6-U11)
Kids First Rugby starts from reception school-age for boys and girls and its all about FUN and learning. TAG Rugby (non-contact) is played through to U8s with a graduated introduction to contact starting at U9s. Boys and Girls welcome.
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Girls Rugby

Y5 Upwards - U11,U13, U15 & U18 - Girls
Girls can continue with mixed rugby through to Y6 but some choice to move to girls rugby at Y5 & Y6 so we now run an U11s section.
Girls Rugby is the fastest growing sport in the UK, Dorking now runs U11s, U13s, U15s, U18s all girls sections. Each age group combines two school years so U11s can Y5 & Y6.

Junior Rugby

Y7+ (U12-U18) Boys
Junior Rugby is from U12 - U18s and is the contact full 15-a-side game. As well as the Sunday,s the Youth Development Programme starts with evening training every Tuesday for U14- U18.
Rugby from U12s - U14s is contact and a transition to the 15-a-side game. Competitive Waterfall cups are introduced. U15 and above play the full 15-a-side game.
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WHY CHOOSE DORKING FOR YOUR CHILD'S RUGBY?
- Fully inclusive Club for all abilities - every player is important
- Old Mutual Wealth Kids First Rugby
- RFU Qualified Coaches in every Age Group
- DBS Screened Coaches
- RFU Accredited Club & RFU Best Practices
- Player Pathway for rugby and personal development
- First Aiders & Qualified Physio on-site
- Expansive pitches & newly refurbished clubhouse
- Plentiful Parking
- Professionally run catering with great coffee and the best bacon butties
- Bar open every Sunday from 12
- Competitive subscriptions with multi-child discounts
- Home of Dorking Festival with over 2,500 kids attending
- Summer Holiday Rugby Camps
- Annual Mini and Youth Tours
Key Contacts
Role | Name | Phone | |
Youth Chair | Dominic Brockes | youthrugby@dorkingrfc.com | |
Kids First Chair | Ryan Geere | minirugby@dorkingrfc.com | |
Girls Chair | Pip Merrett | girlsrugby@dorkingrfc.com | 07976 742421 |
Kids First Vice Chair | minirugby@dorkingrfc.com | ||
Safeguarding Officer | Julian Ching | safeguarding@dorkingrfc.com | |
Youth Secretary & Registration | Lynn Adams | youthrugby@dorkingrfc.com | |
Youth Membership Sec | Tracy Treacher | membership@dorkingrfc.com | |
Youth Transition Manager | Benji Wroblewski | ydp@dorkingrfc.com | |
Junior Fixtures (U12-U18) | Richard Simpson | youthfixtures@dorkingrfc.com | 07767 425899 |
Kids First Fixtures (U7-U11) | Paul Ward | minifixtures@dorkingrfc.com |