FAQ

We recommend starting our kids rugby classes from 2 years old. Typically at this age children are able to listen to basic instructions.

Our sessions run for 50 minutes, this includes a nut free snack break off 5min.

Half Backs sessions will run no matter the weather conditions, the only exceptions will be when the council or the affiliated rugby club deem the groups are unsafe to run the sessions or when there is a National Lockdown with local restrictions.

There are a few things you’ll need to bring to get the most out of Half Backs. Please make sure you bring the following:

• Trainers, wellies or rugby/ football boots (depending on the weather)
• Water bottle
• Jumper, rain jacket
• Sun cream and a hat (depending on the weather)
• Nut Free Snack
• Own Rugby Ball

Absolutely yes! We encourage both girls and boys to play rugby as it is a great team game and helps develop confidence and physical/ social development. We provide an inclusive environment with both female and male coaches.

No, we don't offer free trials.

Our booking policy means that if you book and your child isn't enjoying the classes after 4 sessions you can get a refund for the remainder of the term so hopefully this offers some peace of mind.

Half Backs operates an online payment section in the Book Now section of this website.

We don’t move the child up without your permission and it really does depend on a number of factors. Such as whether we think they’re ready for the jump? Do they want to? But we do encourage children to move up when we think they’re ready to ensure they’re being challenged and progressing (But no pressure if they/ you don’t).

The youngest we will take is usually 24 months. Some children develop early so if you think your child is ready then bring them down. The oldest children we take are 6 years old. We find any older than this isn’t a challenging enough environment. We can recommend some great minis rugby clubs in the area if your child over 6 years old!

For the younger age group we ask parent's/carers to join the session. However for the Tiger group we ask parents/carers to stay outside the grid. We would like to encourage the Tigers group to be independent as much as they can be.

Yes. There is a café or clubhouse with toilets within 100 metres of our sessions.

Our classes are specifically designed to introduce children from as young as 2 year olds into rugby. Our classes are completely non-contact and are centred around rugby based games which the children love to play! Our coaches are experienced with this younger age group.

Yes, we have adjusted our lesson plans. We are using limited equipment and children will bring their own rugby ball.

Please don't visit Half Backs if you or any one in your household have any symptoms, Covid-19 or is in isolation.

Contact Nicole and she can arrange a solution. Parents/ carers will receive a credit for all the missed sessions.

Parents/ carers are booking for a full term or the remains sessions (if available). This means that the group stays the same for a long period. Also we don't offer FREE TRIALS at the moment.