Please come and try us out for TWO FREE WEEKS at any point in the season, after which registration and payment is required.
If they like it, make friends and get settled in, we can then move on to ensure player registration is in place.
New Membership is NOW OPEN
Secure your place on the team for the 2025/26 season at Cooke Mini Rugby!
Step 1: Register and Pay on Klubfunder
Pricing for 2025/26:
• Member ship (click on age group): £125
• Additional Sibling £100 – when 1 sibling pays full fee
• Coach: £65 (contact us if you want to coach!)
• Coaches Child £55
One of the things as a club we pride ourselves on, is making rugby available and welcoming to everyone, so please do not let payment be a barrier.
Step 2: Register / Renew on Rugby Connect (IRFU)
All Mini-Rugby players *must* be registered with IRFU. This is free. You can either register (new members) or renew (those registered from previous seasons – you will also have received a reminder email from the IRFU).
Step 3: Buy playing kit on the VX3 Shop
** VX3 Sizing Guide https://vx-3.com/pages/size-
Please contact your age group if you have any issues. Thanks for your support.
♻️ Pre-loved Kit / Boot Exchange ♻️
This will run again during the first two Saturday mornings of the new season, keep an eye out on Social media or WhatsApp groups for details.
We also have second hand kit exchanges that include boots and should help with the players growth spurts.
Both coaching and matches are typically on Saturday mornings. Coaching sessions at Shaw’s Bridge run from 09.30am to 10.45am (P1/2 & P3 end at 10.30am) , the starting times of matches vary, see the Fixtures list
Anyone new can try for TWO FREE WEEKS at any point in the season to allow you assess if mini-rugby is right for your child.
Please get in touch via our friendly Convenor, [email protected] or via Facebook, so we can put you in touch with your age-group coach.
The club has a bespoke kit available from VX3 through the links above – but for training, please wear any kit that your child feels comfortable playing in.
All rugby is played outdoors and subject to the elements therefore all players need:
• rugby/football boots,
• extra thermal layers (it can get cold), waterproof jacket (it can get wet)
• a named drinks bottle (is essential) and a healthy snack
• mouth guard / gum shield is compulsory for P4 and up
Please do not wear hooded items as this can cause injury if accidentally grabbed by the tackler.
We are always keen to talk to any enthusiastic ex players or parents who want to help out with the Coaching. Several of our Coaches start with their own kids playing and it is great for the family spirit of the Club.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, you will need an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate, undergo safeguarding training and all other Ulster / IRFU training is available, come have a chat about how to get started or get in touch with another Coach for details.
Please get in touch via our friendly Convenor, [email protected], via Facebook or WhatsApp/call our Convenor Norman McKenzie on: +44 7533 792 529
