BRENTWOOD Rugby Club opened it doors to welcome all new minis section members this weekend at King George V Playing Fields.
With more than 200 minis players attending and then several youth matches to follow, the club had an extremely vibrant start to the season.
The club utilised the skills of Andy Cappaert, U14s coach and owner of the Try Fitness Academy to induct the new members and their parents into the sport of rugby.
Carmel Jane, Brentwood's volunteers coordinator said: "Andy Cappaert is great with the kids and focused on ensuring that all the age groups worked together and helped each other."
The open day was a huge success, helped along by the good weather. To celebrate the start of the season, the club put on a hog roast and several bouncy castles to encourage families to stay and enjoy the atmosphere of the community-minded club.
Richard King, now entering his second term as club chairman, declared it a great success. He said: "To see so many children and youth players participating in such a fantastic sport that teaches discipline and fair play is just tremendous.
"Brentwood membership numbers are expected to rise again this year and the club is determined to develop its players at all levels."
The rugby club hav begun a programme of encouraging the youth players to assist the minis section on Sunday mornings.
King said: 'To think that many of the youth players are now actively involved in assisting the younger players to develop their skills is something we are very proud of. Our minis players thrive on having the older players involved in their training sessions."
The minis welcome children from four to 11 years old who have started at school and train on Sunday at King George's from 10.30am. For more information, visit brentwoodrugbyclub.co.uk.
