ECCLES JUNIORS The mighty Minis & Juniors returned on Sunday morning in the glorious sunshine at Gorton Street. Building on the successes of the 20/21 season, our Mini managers and coaches welcomed 40 little people onto our awesome AstroTurf facilities and much fun was had! This included 13 brand new members to the club, forming our new under 5s team and next crop of talent. The U7s and 8s boasted 37 players in week 1 and an extended coaching team this season. Welcome to Sam and Lloyd who were introduced to old favourites 'Chasing Tails' and 'Rolling Rocks! They then dived straight into game-based play and competed across 4 pitches as we prepare Gorton Street to become the fortress of tag rugby once again. The U9s, 10s and 11s boasted some eager new members and set about re-learning to tackle. The 'Tower of Power' settled the boys back into some old habits and tackle techniques. Welcome to coach Judo John here. Many new members left munching hot dogs and boasting 'Trainer of the Week' medals glinting in the midday sun. Building on their Summer training camp, our 12s and 13s boys and girls were practicing the principles of game-based play whilst enjoying a tackling skills zone around wrapping the arms and chopping in the tackle. Our U14s boys are looking dangerous after working on some technicalities of the scrum and mirroring some of the 1st team backs move - watch this space! Finally, our U16s notched up an impressive 24-5 pre-season win against Heaton Moor under our Friday night lights! A big statement at the beginning of a big season for them. See you in week 2! Daniel Nicholls // Eccles RFC Mini & Junior Chairman
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