Rugby Tots

This is the first school year when I have come across Rugby Tots and I am so glad I did.
Rugby Tots is a rugby based class which has been designed to devlop kids’ physical, psychological and social skills by encouraging rugby skills such as running with the ball, finding space, kicking, catching, scoring a try. The class my nippers go to is for 5 — 7 year olds but has only 5 year olds in it. It truly is a miracle what the two dedicated instructors acheive each week in less than an hour. With around 15 little boys in one sports hall, they manage to keep control, structure the activities, make sure everyone is participating and praised and soothe anyone who is crying (at least one boy at any one time). I am constantly amazed — how DO they do it? Massive kudos to them for pulling it off.
My five year old totally loves it. During the snowiest weather in the winter, there were a couple of weeks when I tried to talk him out of going. But he was having none of it and we had to brave the snow to get there. His ball skills and equally importantly his confidence grow every week which is wonderful to see.
For a class this good, you’re going to pay a premium and each session works out about £7 which really is eye watering, plus about £30 for kit, but I truly believe it is money well spent. My Rugby Tot is a happy tot!