U10

Old Pats U10s

Welcome to the U10's from Team Manager and Head Coach

Olli Williams 2022

Olli Williams

U10 Team Manager
Dave Parry Head Coach

Dave Parry

U10 Head Coach

Welcome to the U10s!  After a wonderful start to our rugby journey last year, we’re going again.  But this time with more rules, and more fun!!

Head Coach Dave Parry heads up the volunteer coaching team made up of parents from this age group, leading the children through their development with the key focus being on fun, safety and team work. Rugby is a fantastic sport, and we hope to show just how fun it can be when approached with positivity and commitment from both players and parents alike.

We start the season with 9 coaches and around 45 players.  All volunteering the time and experience to deliver as much fun and development as possible. VOLUNTEERS always welcome though and always needed, no matter how much or little time you can offer. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Our ethos is based on inclusivity; where every player will be given equal opportunity to develop their rugby skills at a pace that suits them, regardless of experience or ability.

Match teams are NOT selected on ability but on attitude and commitment. We hope to run 4 team groups for the season, all of the same level, and all of mixed abilities.

The squads train and play their home matches at The Park playing fields, Cheltenham. Training is generally between 09.30 and 10.45 every Sunday, unless we have matches when the times may vary. And of course, away fixtures will be something we all look forward to once our fixtures kick off at the end of September.

All training and match day information is communicated to parents and carers via our Teamo management app – details of which will be shared once registration is complete.

Please get in touch via the contact form if you would like your son or daughter to join the Old Pats U10’s

Old Pats U10s

This season

The squads train and play their home matches at The Park playing fields, Cheltenham. Training is generally between 09.30 and 10.45 every Sunday, unless we have matches when the times may vary. And of course, away fixtures will be something we all look forward to once our fixtures kick off at the end of September.

All training and match day information is communicated to parents and carers via our Teamo management app – details of which will be shared once registration is complete.

Please get in touch via the contact form if you would like your son or daughter to join the Old Pats U10’s

Old Pats U10s

Coaching team and officials

The U10 coaching team have been selected from parents of players who have either graduated from Tag Trojans, joined from other clubs or who have never played before. Parents of players of all abilities are encouraged to consider joining the coaching team – it is never too late and we are always looking for volunteers!! Coaching, kit, socials, sandwiches – we need as much help as you can spare!!!

Our coaching team is comprised of parents who have played, studied and enjoyed rugby for many years. Our Head Coach Dave has recently concluded a run at

Old Pats coaching from U9s to U16s all the way through and is starting again at the beginning! He couldn’t be more qualified for the role.

We’re also very lucky to have past and current Old Pats club players involved in the setup, aiming to get the best out of their own children as well as yours!

All our coaches will go through Safeguarding, First Aid, Coaching, Contact and Refereeing courses, supported by the wider club and their policies and procedures.
We are very grateful to the hard work and commitment of our volunteer coaching team so please give them as much support as you can, on and off the pitch.

Olli Williams 2022

Olli Williams

Team Manager
Dave Parry Head Coach

Dave Parry

Head Coach
James Stickland

James Stickland

Assistant Head Coach
Julian Sutton

Julian Sutton

Assistant Head Coach
Alasdair Shannon

Alasdair Shannon

Coach
Justin Koller

Justin Koller

Coach and Safeguarding
Alex Maclay

Alex Maclay

Coach
Dominic Caldarone

Dominic Caldarone

Coach
Jonny Davis

Jonny Davis

Coach

Old Pats U10s

2022-23 fixtures

MonthDateOppositition/Activity/EventVenueAditional Info
SEPTEMBER04/09/2022TrainingH
11/09/2022TrainingH
18/09/2022Training/TBCH
25/09/2022TewkesburyA2 Teams
25/09/2022StowA2 Teams
OCTOBER02/10/2022TrainingH
09/10/2022Gordon LeagueH1 Team
09/10/2022Other Fixture/TrainingH/A
16/10/2022Dursley FestivalA
23/10/2022TrainingH
30/10/2022Half Term
NOVEMBER06/11/2022Cheltenham TigersA
13/11/2022TrainingH
20/11/2022LedburyA
27/11/2022TrainingH
DECEMBER04/12/2022TrainingH
11/12/2022BrockworthH2 Teams
11/12/2022Other Fixture/TrainingH/A
18/12/2022Christmas Club Day?H
25/12/2022Christmas
JANUARY01/01/2023New Year
08/01/2023MinchinhamptonAAlso with U9
15/01/2023TrainingH
22/01/2023TrainingH
29/01/2023MinchinhamptonHAlso with U9
FEBRUARY05/02/2023PershoreA1 Team with 1 Team U9
05/02/2023Gordon LeagueA1 Team with 1 Team U9
05/02/2023BrockworthA2 Teams
12/02/2023Training
19/02/2023Chosen HillA2 Teams with U9
19/02/2023CliftonH2 Teams
26/02/2023TrainingH
MARCH05/03/2023LedburyHAlso with U9
12/03/2023TrainingH
19/03/2023Cheltenham TigersHAlso with U9
26/03/2023Chosen HillH2 Teams with U9
26/03/2023U10s County FestivalA2 Teams
APRIL02/04/2023TrainingHU9 County Festival
09/04/2023Easter
16/04/2023TrainingH
23/04/2023StroudA2 Teams with U9
23/04/2023Chipping Norton FestivalA2 Teams
30/04/2023TewkesburyH2 Teams with U9
30/04/2023CinderfordH1 Team
MAYTOURDates TBC
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Old Pats U10s

Our ethos

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.

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 benefiting in the long term.

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Match reports etc

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Latest news and events

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Old Pats U10s

Home turf

We train and play at:

University of Gloucestershire Park Campus

Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham GL50 2RH

Training Times:

09:30-10:45

Additional directions:

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.

Facilities:

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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Sponsors

The role our sponsors play in enabling over 360 juniors to play rugby with their mates every weekend during the season is an enormous one and the Old Pats Juniors are very grateful to them for all their support.