All equipment (balls, cones etc) is provided for players but it is the player's responsibility to ensure they are appropriately clothed for the conditions. When it does get cold and wet please make sure your child is suitably dressed, both for their comfort and to avoid interrupting training sessions. Clothes can be removed to cool down but once players are cold their training or match is over as an enjoyable experience.

We have found that Mini Rugby players do not usually change at the club but are brought "ready to go' by parents. Most minis seem to have an aversion to showers but we do insist that they are clean before coming into the club. This usually means pulling a track suit on over the mud! In the unlikely event that your mini isn't averse to showers there really are showers at the club! A towel and soap for showering will be needed but at least ensure your child has a change of clothing and footwear.

As a guideline, players should dress in layers - rugby/football boots and socks, shorts, T-shirt; tracksuit bottoms, rugby shirt; sweatshirt/tracksuit or waterproof top, woolly hat, goalkeepers' gloves to grip the wet ball.

It is best not to wear your favorite sports gear, as it is liable to get ruined. If you assume players will be soaked to the skin by the end of training you will be right more than wrong. Always bring a change of clothes.
Boots

KRFC minis prefer that players wear boots that have aluminium (kite marked for Rugby) screw in studs or rubber moulded sole boots. The wearing of blades or plastic studs and boots which have an extra toe stud will not be allowed. If in doubt, check with your lead coach before you buy new boots.

Drinks

Please send your child with water or a non fizzy drink.

Thermal undergarments

Increasingly popular in cold weather, again not obligatory but it is your responsibility to ensure that your child has adequate clothing and spares for playing especially on cold wet days.

Shin pads

Players are encouraged to wear shin pads, especially for contact rugby.

Rugby Sticky Mitts

These are allowed for playing in and are particularly effective in very cold weather when young hands can get very cold. Ordinary gloves will not be allowed.