If you would like to join us either as a new player or transferring from another club, please complete our joining form so that you can start your trial with us. We will contact you as soon as possible to arrange a mutually convenient time to visit us.
What’s Next
Step 1
Please complete the joining form. We will email to arrange for your child to join us for two free sessions. Following the trial sessions, we need you to register your child on the RFU’s Game Management System (GMS). GMS is a mandatory system run by the RFU to register all rugby players, from grassroots right the way through to professional players. All participants of the game must have a RFU ID and be “Registered to Play” at TRFC in order to take part in rugby. Children who are not registered after there initial trial period will not be allowed to take part until registrations is complete. Full instructions will be sent to you.
Step 2
We will send you a link to join our communication app, SPOND. All fixtures , training and club administration will be shared on SPOND so it is vital that you join. Payments are also taken using this app. Download the SPOND app and join your child’s age group using the code we will provide. Please ensure you have notifications switched on so that you don’t miss any important information.
Step 3
We will send a payment request via the SPOND app for you to pay your child’s membership fee.
Step 4
We will advise your coach that you are all set up and ready to play rugby! You can purchase a wide range pf TRFC kit via our online shop. U6s will receive a starter kit of a TRFC Tech Tee (training top) and TRFC shorts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you an accredited club?
Yes. We are the junior section of Tewkesbury RFC an accredited club of both Gloucestershire RFU and England RFU. You can find more information in our About Us section.
What happens if I join from another club?
GMS has been developed by the RFU to track a player’s rugby journey from the day they start playing rugby to the day they retire. Each player will have one unique record within GMS that will follow their career. Players that are already playing at a Rugby Club and subsequently move to Tewkesbury Tigers can be transferred on GMS from the old club by us. A new player profile does not need to be created if you already have an existing RFU unique ID on the GMS system. Please contact us for further details
What happens if I leave the club?
If you decide to leave Tewkesbury Tigers to move to another club or have decided rugby is no longer for you please make sure that before you move to a new club you contact the registrar of your new club who will help to organise the transfer on GMS. A new player does not need to be created the record should exist on the system. If you are no longer going to play rugby then please send us an email so that we can update the system.
Unfortunately, we are unable to refund membership fees.
What kit do I need to buy?
You can purchase all the Tewkesbury RFC branded kit through our online shop. All children playing contact rugby i.e. U9 upwards are required to wear a gum shield at all times whilst training or on match days. Head protectors can be worn.
Matchday team jerseys will be issued by the coach and must be returned to the coach at the end of EACH MATCH.
Second hand kit shop sales take place throughout the season and dates will be notified via the SPOND app.
Rugby boots should be worn (except when training on the Tewkesbury School all weather pitch).
Financial Hardship
We do recognise that the cost of living is causing both emotional and financial difficulties. We do not want any child to be excluded because of financial difficulties, therefore we would strongly urge you to contact us, in the strictest confidence, if you are unable to pay membership fees so that we can discuss what support might be available. You can email our Safeguarding Officer and Chairman safeguarding@tewkesburyrfc.co.uk in the strictest confidence to discuss how we might help.
How can I keep up to date with what's going on?
The club use a sports management app called “Spond”. Each team has their own group. When you join you will be sent the link to join your age group. You can receive notifications via email or via the app. The junior section also has their own Facebook & Instagram page which you can follow to keep up to date with our activities.
Safeguarding?
All our coaches and volunteers are DBS checked. If you have any concerns or queries regarding Safeguarding please contact our Safeguarding officer.
Safeguarding Officer: Rhian Illingworth
Photography Permissions
We regularly use photographs of all our teams to promote our activities. However, we will NOT use any photographs unless you have given your permission/consent through GMS.
If your child takes part in any competitions they will need to have a match card issued with their photograph in order that they can take part. This can be uploaded through GMS.