Newbold Youth

Newbold currently run successful U16 and U17 sides. This success is measured in terms of results on the pitch, player development, player's enjoyment, and the numerous benefits to the senior club of having a junior section. Though it hasn't been a specific aim of the Club to run a complete multiple age group youth section, the success factors described above are encouraging the development of a sustainable structure for youth rugby at Parkfield Road.

The Club have the facilities and endeavour to support youth rugby, and understand the balance between serious rugby and the sport's traditions in relation to fun and enjoyment. Testament to this are the tournament wins at the end of last season for both the U16's and U17's, and the massively enjoyable joint tour to the West Country in April. Fantastic memories for all.

The U17's have now been together for four seasons, have improved year on year, and are now possibly rated amongst the top few sides in the county. They have produced District, County and School of Rugby players, and continue to strive for further success. This brave rating will be tested by the introduction of the Warwickshire U17 league, where Newbold have been placed in the Northern Division. This difficult league is the focus of the U17 coaches and players, and is welcomed as a new and exciting challenge. The league fixtures are shown in the list attached.

Non-league fixtures are being arranged for non-league Sundays. The U16's are now also a good outfit, having recruited strongly last season. They play a good brand of rugby, have plenty of personality as a side, and will also be contributing players to representative rugby this coming season. This squad is a little smaller than the year group above, and could benefit from a handful more players to swell the ranks to ensure competitiveness every single week. Therefore, if you or someone you know in this year group fancies playing club rugby, please contact us. The strong link with the U17's is producing accelerated player development for this squad, and on the basis of 'more the merrier', a really good off-field spirit.

To sign-off, I'd just like to plant the seed that the Newbold Youth Section is great to be linked with - so potential sponsors please don't hold back, get on board!