Welcome
Welcome to the Wasps U15 2012-13 Season. This year we will be running a squad of up to 50 players and have 2 teams competing in the Hertfordshire & Middlesex League. Our overarching goals are: To develop the Skills, Techniques & Game-sense of all players to allow them to perform to their full potential. To provide a safe & enjoyable rugby experience; promoting the core values of the game of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline & Sportsmanship.

Training
As in other seasons training will be on Sundays 1000-1200 at Twyford Avenue Sports Ground. Players are expected to turn up on time and prepared in all conditions. Players are asked to concentrate and participate fully in the training programme.
We also plan to run a set of short mid-week Training sessions on a Thursday Evening jointly with the U16s.

Fixtures
The draft fixture list is attached at the end of this letter. If in doubt, apart from Kick-Off times, the on-line fixture list on the Wasps FC website will be the master list. Wasps U15 A are in Division 2 of the League & Wasps U15 B in Division 5.

www.hertsmiddxleagues.co.uk

For friendlies we have chosen opposition clubs that can field 2 full sides, matches will be played back to back.

Kit & Dress Code
For match days team shirts will be provided. Players are expected to have black shorts & hooped socks please. As last season we hope to sell players subsidized Wasps Fleeces, Dress Shirts & Kit Bags. Players will be required to wear these Shirts & Long Trousers after games especially league games when sitting with the opposition post match for some lunch.

Selection Policy
Selection will be based on the following criteria: Ability, Attendance, Enthusiasm & Sportsmanship. Selection will focus on putting out our most competitive sides for league games and ensuring game-time for all in Friendlies. Please also bear in mind we need to ensure we field balanced teams with the appropriate key positions covered.
If we move boys down (and up) between sides we will endeavour to explain to the player why this is happening. If this explanation is not forthcoming please ask the Head Coach or Lead Coach of the team.

Availability
To allow timely selection of match-day squads, all players will be asked to indicate their availability by the Tuesday evening prior (1800). As last season we will be using an online Poll site call “Doodle”. Lack of, timely, positive indication of availability may lead to non selection. Please help us out here by prompt responses when requested.
www.doodle.com

Code of Conduct
As a club Wasps FC was founded in 1867 and is approaching its 150th Anniversary. We have a good reputation but one that is easily tarnished. The full code of conduct is available on the club website but suffice to say; all Players, Spectators (and Coaches) will be expected to uphold the good name of the club on & off the field of play. Particular attention should be made to ensure no verbal abuse of the referees or opposition takes place on the pitch or from the sidelines during games.

Subscriptions
Subscriptions are still to be set for the Season, last year they where as follows

£110 Youth Player
£60 Youth Player Sibling

This covers an 8 months season from Sep – April (approx 35 sessions) and includes food for players after all home games, Please pay online via Paypal and the Wasps FC website promptly.

www.waspsfc.co.uk

Subscriptions are due on Sep 2nd. No pay no play. If this is a problem for any body please speak to me direct.

Injuries & First Aid
Play will be faster, players will be stronger, contact will be harder this year. Players should warm up and warm down. Players need to look after their bodies and alert coaches of any niggling injuries. We can only provide rudimentary first aid from the sidelines. If there are any qualified first aiders or Physios within the parent body who would be willing to help out please do let us know.

Contact Information & Travel
Please ensure we have up to date contact information for parents & guardians. This is particularly important in the unfortunate event of a player injury. Unless requested otherwise, contact information will be shared at the start of the season to assist with Car Pooling & Transport to away games. If you need a hand getting players to a game please let us know and we will try to help.

Volunteers
To be clear all Coaches, Managers & First Aiders are Volunteers and giving their time freely, please respect this. All are CRB checked. We still have some “positions vacant” for a First Aider, a Physio, Match-Report Writer/Photographer(s). If a parent or guardian is willing to assist in any of these areas please contact Head Coach, David Popper

Finally
Thanks in advance to all for your support. Building on last year here’s to enjoyable, safe & successful season for all involved with Wasps U15.

David Popper
Wasps U15 Head Coach
dgpopper@gmail.com
07711148578