U16

Our Club Ethos, based around the RFU core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship (TREDS), is at the very heart of everything we do.

We are committed to developing the confidence and self-belief of every player from the U9’s to the Seniors by providing them with the opportunities, encouragement and support they need to enjoy their rugby to the full and fulfil their potential as a player and a teammate.

To this end, the rugby environment we create for our young players, irrespective of ability or experience must be safe, fun, and inclusive.

During the development of each age-group there are many competing pressures that result in junior players leaving the club, including clashes with Gloucester DPP, school fixtures and an increased academic workload. Experience demonstrates that selective squads further increase attrition as less able players feel marginalised and demotivated leading to reduced playing numbers below the critical mass required to field a successful team, especially in the older age groups.

Old Pats is committed to mixed ability sides offering equal opportunity for all as players develop skills at different ages. Investing in all our players, rather than a select few results in players, parents, teams, and the club as a whole reaping the benefit in the longer term.