Welcome to Alton RFC’s U15 squad: Information for New Players

Players: All squad members have DOBs between 01/09/1999 and 31/08/2000. 

Coaches: Dai Bugler (Head Coach, Level 2 RFU); Number 2: Theo Androuliakos (Level 1 RFU); Greg Dalton (Level 1 RFU); Adam Burden all continue for the new season. The squad also welcomes Josh Smith, who joins the squad as backs coach this season. Welcome Josh! 

Training: Tuesdays 6.30- 8pm and Sundays 10am- 12pm (when there is no match) At: Alton RFC, Anstey Park, GU34 2NB. Bring gum shield/mouth guard; boots with rugby studs (preferably); water bottle; training kit, shorts, shirt, waterproof top/ bottoms (Please note: any kit worn for contact must have no zips to avoid injuries). 

Matches: Arrive in training kit (need waterproof, warm top & maybe track suit bottoms for when not on field). Match playing shirts are provided but you’ll need black rugby shorts and Alton rugby socks. Skins/thermals with or without pads can be worn if desired. Bring “number ones” for after the match: black trousers, shirt & tie, smart shoes. Remember a towel & shower gel (& a bin bag for muddy kit)! All players are expected to join the opposition squad for some post-match food in the host’s clubhouse. You can buy an Alton club tie from the club shop (Sundays in the clubhouse) for £13. A school or other tie can be worn until you get a club tie. 

Teamer: The squad uses the Teamer app to manage squad availability for games. You’ll receive an invitation by email. Please follow the instructions in the email to register & please also download the Teamer app (texts are free if you have the app). It's available on android, windows & iPhone.  

Social Media: Facebook Page: Facebook.com/altonrfc2000; Closed group: Alton RFC 2000 and twitter: twitter.com (follow@arfc2000)

Please follow or like all three, if possible, and check them regularly. Up to date information regarding matches, training or meetings is more easily and quickly disseminated by the use of social media than by emails or via the website!

Website: The Alton RFC website is: alton-rfc.com. Match reports & fixtures are on the U15 pages in the junior section of the site. Definitely worth checking out just to read Dai's match reports :) 

Any Q's on the playing side, please ask Head Coach (Dai) or Theo at training. Any other Q's, ask me! 

Kind regards,