Last Friday (29 April 2022), East Grinstead RFC hosted a fun Sunshine Sevens Primary School TAG Rugby tournament for over 100 local primary children.

The rain held off and the rugby spirit was very high. Boys and girls from Years 5 and 6 took to the East Grinstead RFC first team pitch to enjoy an afternoon of tag rugby, many for their first time. The main objective of TAG rugby is to have fun and enjoy learning to play rugby whilst experiencing the responsibility of being a member of a team.

Stephen Floodgate, Junior Chairman, East Grinstead RFC, who coordinated activities on the day said: “It was really a fantastic turn out and all teams played well together, with great enthusiasm, commitment, determination and a high level of sportsmanship. We were very proud of their efforts but more importantly, loved seeing them enjoy the wonderful game of rugby with smiles on their faces!”

Steve Hill, EG School Sports Coordinator said: “It was great to see nine of our local East Grinstead Primary Schools supporting the event at the East Grinstead Rugby Club, learning the skills of TAG Rugby and the values of rugby. A big thank you to Stephen Floodgate and the great club coaches for volunteering their time to coach the children and to those Year 10 students from Imberhorne School that helped and did a fantastic job!”

Primary Schools: Ashurst Wood, Baldwins Hill, Blackwell, Estcots, Felbridge, Halsford Park, St Marys, St Peters, West Hoathly

East Grinstead RFC is a thriving community rugby club with an ever growing junior & intermediate sections – Girls and Boys (U5’s-U11’s), Girls (U11’s-U18’s), Boys (U12’s-U16’s), Colts (U17’s-U18’s).

Do you want to give RUGBY a try? All ages, abilities and experience welcome. Visit www.egrfc.com and join our 3 FREE taster sessions next season!

RUGBY isn’t just a sport, we are FAMILY and when you join our EGRFC family, we welcome you for life. Come and be part of something very special!

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