The summer ball to beat them all
164 guests enjoyed the best Old Pats ball ever.
The Old Patesian’s RFC U11s is made up of just over 50 active players divided into three mixed ability squads. Our Head Coach, Richard Simpson (a level 2 RFU coach), along with 9 other volunteer coaches have worked with the majority of the players since they started in the U9’s. Our coaching team, along with the support of Team Manager James Speller, aim to provide interesting and challenging training sessions that are designed to maximise the potential of each and every player whilst still having fun and learning the importance of teamwork. As an age group we aim to play a fast paced game, where support play, offloads and agility are essential skills.
Each of the three squads has its own identity (Viking’s, Spartan’s or Barbarian’s) and its own team of coaches to guide them through fixtures. We hope this helps build a sense of identity and belonging, as well as a little friendly rivalry between the squads. However, on training weekends all three squads train together at the Park Campus (University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham) in order to ensure the players understand they all represent Old Patesian’s RFC. At the end of each season we reorganise the squads to facilitate new friendships (and to ensure the squads remain equally competitive).
New players are always very welcome!
The Old Patesians Junior section exists to encourage children and young adults to develop as rugby and team players throughout their time with us.
Our aim is that they maintain their participation in the sport throughout their junior years and progress to our senior section. To this end, the rugby environment we create for our young players must be safe, fun and inclusive. We welcome players of all standards, irrespective of ability or experience.
Our Club Ethos, based around the RFU core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline & Sportsmanship (TREDS), is at the very heart of everything we think and do to make this happen.
Each season we organise approximately 14 ‘fixtures weekends’ against other sides and participate in festivals whenever possible. Due the effects of COVID-19 we have not yet managed to go on tour, but we do have a tour planned at the end of the 2021-22 season.
Training sessions are held at 9.30am (until 11am) on Sunday mornings at the Park Campus. The times and venues of matches can vary slightly but are always on a Sunday morning. All training and match day information is communicated to parents and carers in advance.
We have a strong squad of boys and girls who have stuck together through the challenging times we have recently experienced and are looking forward to an exciting full 21-22 season ahead.
We will help and guide any new players who wish to play rugby and believe fully in mixed ability squads with equal opportunities to all players. We are lucky to have a large support from parents at training and matches and I look forward to seeing everyone at the start of the season and throughout.
New players are always welcome and you do not need any experience to join us.
Month | Date | Team/Acitity | Venue | Comments | ||
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SEPTEMBER | 05/09/2021 | Training | H | |||
12/09/2021 | Training | H | ||||
19/09/2021 | Training | H | ||||
26/09/2021 | Cirencester RFC Dursley RFC | H | 3 squads | |||
OCTOBER | 03/10/2021 | Training | H | |||
10/10/2021 | Stow Hucclecote RFC | A H | 2 squads 1 squad | |||
17/10/2021 | Cheltenham RFC | H | 3 squads | |||
24/10/2021 | Half Term | |||||
31/10/2021 | Training | H | ||||
NOVEMBER | 07/11/2021 | Berry Hill Old Richians | A A | 2 squads 1 squad | ||
14/11/2021 | Training | H | ||||
21/11/2021 | Training | H | ||||
28/11/2021 | Banbury | A | 3 squads | |||
DECEMBER | 05/12/2021 | Gordon League RFC Ledbury RFC | A H | 1 squad 2 squads | ||
12/12/2021 | Christmas Club Day | H | 3 squads | |||
19/12/2021 | Minchinhampton | A | ||||
26/12/2021 | Christmas break | Christmas | ||||
JANUARY | 02/01/2022 | Festive fun day Cheltenham Ladies College | H | New Year | ||
09/01/2022 | Ledbury RFC Longlevens RFC | A A | 1 squad 2 squads | |||
16/01/2022 | Stow | H | 3 squads | |||
23/01/2022 | Training | H | ||||
30/01/2022 | Cheltenham Gordon Legue | A A | 2 squads 2 squads | |||
FEBRUARY | 06/02/2022 | Banbury Old Richian’s | H H | 2 squads 1 squad | ||
13/02/2022 | Training | H | ||||
20/02/2022 | Clifton | H | 3 squads CANCELLED | |||
27/02/2022 | Landrover Cup at Cheltenham College Playing Stow, Chiswick, Brockworth, Witney, Dursley and Longlevens | A | 2 squads | |||
27/02/2022 | Stroud & Cheltenham North | H | 1 squad | |||
06/03/2022 | Minchinhampton | H | 3 squads | |||
13/03/2022 | County Festival at Tewkesbury | A | 3 squads | |||
20/03/2022 | Evesham Festival Stroud | A A | 2 squads 1 squad | |||
27/03/2022 | Training | H | ||||
APRIL | 03/04/2022 | Training | H | |||
10/04/2022 | Festival at St Mary’s Old Boys, Bristol | A | 3 Squads | |||
17/04/2022 | Easter Sunday | Easter Sunday | ||||
24/04/2022 | Training | H | ||||
29/04/2022 | TOUR Burnham Festival | A | Tour | |||
MAY | 01/05/2022 | TOUR Burnham Festival | A | Tour | ||
08/05/2022 | Training | H | ||||
15/05/2022 | Training | H | ||||
22/05/2022 | Training | H | ||||
29/05/2022 | Training | H |
A huge thank you to Gloucester Rugby Club and Cheltenham College for organising such a great day of rugby.
Huge thanks to the GRFU and Tewkesbury RFC for all their efforts in putting on such a wonderful day!!
On a beautiful February morning the Old Pats U11s welcomed Cheltenham North RFC and Stroud RFC to the Park Campus.
Another positive display from the Spartan squad
University of Gloucestershire Park Campus
Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham GL50 2RH
The carpark is situated on the western side of the campus and access to the playing fields is near the entrance to the carpark and the Multi Use Games Area.
There are toilets in the main university building. Go to main reception and take an imediate left passing the referctory on the right, toilets are then on the left.
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