Bournville Minis & Juniors

We have players from a wide area including Bournville, Bearwood, Harborne, Edgbaston, Selly Oak, Northfield, Woodgate, Northfield, Kings Heath, Moseley and Quinton. We take pride in nurturing talent from schools across Birmingham.

With age groups ranging from U6s to U18s and Girls, we cater to a wide range of players’ needs.

We play our home matches (and train) at Birmingham’s premier Rugby Facilities at Avery Fields.

U6s, U7s, U8s, U9s, U10s and the Girls will be on the AGP (10.00 – 11.30am).
U11s, U12s, U13s, on the bottom grass pitch and U14s & U15s on the 2nd team pitch at Avery Fields (10.30am – 12.00 pm)
U16s & Colts (U17s/18s) will be at Avery Fields on the AGP (11.30 onwards).

Getting started with us is straightforward—simply step onto the playing fields. Checking the fixtures page and choosing a week when the teams are training or playing a home game would be helpful. On arrival, approach any coach to inquire about your age group’s location.

On arrival just ask any coach where your age group is and you will be pointed in the right direction.

Please feel free to phone a team coach or the team manager for further details.

Age groups are organised as follows:

• U6s – (Year 1 School Age)
• U7s – Y2
• U8s – Y3
• U9s – Y4
• U10s – Y5
• U11s – Y6
• U12s – Y7
• U13s – Y8
• U14s – Y9
• U15s – Y10
• U16s – Y11
• Colts – Y12&13

We take pride in promoting a sense of community and sustainability. Our players can acquire new kit from our online supplier, while we encourage parents to help with the recycling of kit by donating old tops and boots to newer players. Throughout the season, we hold Second Hand Kit Sales, with the funds raised reinvested back into the Club.

For training, you should wear warm and comfortable clothing suitable for the weather conditions on the day. Shorts, rugby shirt, jumper, tracksuit bottoms, trainers or boots are all acceptable. However, your clothing should not have any zips. For matches, you should wear the club rugby shirt, shorts, socks and boots.

• A parent or a responsible adult.
• You may also need a drink
• Something warm to wear while you are not playing
• A change of clothing if weather looks like it might rain
• Boots and gum shield

The first thing you should do is ensure that the club have your correct details. Your team manager or coach needs to have your full name, parent’s name and contact number.

Your coach will also advise you to go online to register your player with the RFU. Once you have done so our club Registrar will be able to advise your coach of your RFU registration number. Please note that unregistered players will not be able to play for the club at Festivals.

The money from subscriptions goes towards a variety of things including; Club equipment, Christmas party, players’ meals during fixtures, coach education and hire of facilities. You should give completed membership forms and payment to the player’s team manager who will then process it appropriately.

New players get 4 weeks introduction before payment is due, although registration forms need to be signed and returned immediately. Previous players will be expected to get forms and payment to team managers within the registration period of the new season. Anyone requiring assistance with fees should approach their team manager.

See our Membership page for more information and a link to our Membership Portal where you can apply.

Once you start playing at Bournville we hope you will get a feel for what a fantastic Rugby Community we have.

In addition to our thriving Minis & Junior Section our Women’s teams continue to go from strength to strength and Our Men’s 1st XV will be playing this season in the National League 2 West against clubs such as Clifton and Dings Crusaders. The standard of rugby that they play is excellent and matches make for a great day out.

Also, you will be welcome to bring the family to the club to watch the Lions test matches, Autumn Internationals and the 6 Nations at the Avery Fields Clubhouse

We have previously organised trips to Premiership Clubs (including getting the players on the pitch as Mascots, Guard of Honour and Flag-Wavers) and we host holiday camps for children of all ages, featuring Rugby and Multi-Sport activities that we hope you’ll enjoy exploring.