FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I pay for RUGGERBUGS?
Once you’ve completed your introductory trial and joined as a member, payment for sessions is easy via a direct debit.
The costs of classes are dependant on where your classes are held. The cost is either £7.86 or £8.36 per week.
We have tried to make the cost of your child’s classes easier to pay by spreading payments over 12 months. This means you pay less each month than the actual weekly fee.
We run classes for 45 weeks per year with breaks at Christmas, Easter and during August.
The ongoing cost is:
£7.86 x 45 weeks = £353.87 – Total Initial Payment of £29.37 followed by 11 Equal Payments of £29.50 Total = £ 353.87
or
£8.36 x 45 weeks = £376.20 – Total Initial Payment of £31.35 followed by 11 Equal Payments of £31.35 Total = £ 376.20
My child is small for their age will they get hurt? Is rugby for toddlers is dangerous?
There is no physical contact (i.e. tackling) in RUGGERBUGS classes.
It is a play session based on key motor skills such as passing, kicking, catching, running, agility, awareness of space and balance.
Where are the classes held?
The classes’ vary from each centre. They are normally held indoors in sports halls, schools, leisure centres, church halls and very rarely outside.
Do I need to bring anything along?
Please bring a drink for the drinks break and maybe a snack for after the session and loads of enthusiasm.
What should they wear?
We advise your children wear the clothes and footwear they feel most comfortable and confident in.
Make sure your RUGGERBUGS are in sensible footwear ie trainers
You will receive your RUGGERBUGS kit when you purchase your membership, which will make your RUGGERBUG feel part of the team.
How do I find my nearest class?
To find your nearest class, visit https://ruggerbugs.co.uk/where/ and type in your postcode or town name.
This will display the closest classes to you and will provide the contact details in order for you to book a trial.
Are the sessions fully insured?
All RUGGERBUGS sessions are insured by a leading childcare insurance company and cover both personal accident and public liability.
Are your coaches trained?
All our coaches have been through the detailed “Head Start” training programme that is completed 6 months from when they join.
RUGGERBUGS also offer first aid courses and rugby courses to those who wish to progress further in training.
At least one member of staff must be first aid trained on site at all times.
Do RUGGERBUGS do Birthday parties?
Yes RUGGERBUGS do Birthday parties; check out this page on our website for more information https://ruggerbugs.co.uk/birthday-parties-2/
What does the class involve?
RUGGERBUGS unique “Head Start” ™Programme is a structured physical play programme that assists with your child’s Early Years Foundation Stage Development by incorporating fundamental skills through “Running, Jumping, Catching and Throwing” age specific games
Can parents participate?
In our Ants class which is the youngest we advise 100% parent participation.
In the Ladybird class which is 3-4 years old, your RUGGERBUG will need some parent participation however we do suggest to try and give them some space to build their confidence.
In the Beetles and Grasshopper classes, there is very little parent participation although the coaches might ask you to get involved for one game to make it FUN for the RUGGERBUGS or to provide an extra challenge!
Do you give parents feedback on how their child is doing?
At RUGGERBUGS our coaches have a really good relationship with the parents and parents should feel confident to be able to ask the coaches how their RUGGERBUG is getting on.
We also give out stickers at the end of each session to reward the RUGGERBUGS on their progress and effort for that class.
We also have a Sidney skills awards that is a check list of what your child should be able to do by the time they move up to the next class.
The Sidney skills award should be spoken about with the coach and it gives the RUGGERBUG small goals to be able to achieve.
How many children do you have in a class?
We aim for 16 children per class with two coaches.
What is the ratio of boys to girls?
In the Ants and Ladybirds classes, approximately 30% are girls.
In the Beetles and Grasshoppers, this drops to around 20%.
How serious is the coaching element?
The coaching element is very important in RUGGERBUGS sessions. The class will probably be the first structured play they done before so as well as having FUN the RUGGERBUGS learn our core skills which are Respect, Teamwork, Discipline and Camaraderie.
In the Beetles and Grasshopper classes, the sessions start to add more of a tag rugby element to them as the RUGGERBUGS start to learn the tag rugby rules.
Have you had any feedback for children who have progressed from RUGGERBUGS?
We have found though parent and mini rugby coaches feedback that RUGGERBUGS that complete the “Head Start Programme” have a significantly higher skill set than children that have not gone through the programme.
Our aim for when the RUGGERBUGS leave us is that they can catch and pass on the move, take a tag and score a try which we are confident that 100% of our RUGGERBUGS can do when they leave and move to a rugby club.
Whilst actively promoting grass roots rugby for boys and girls we also recognises that rugby may not be for everyone, so the physical and social skills it promotes also transfer into sports such as Netball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Tennis and many more.
Will my child automatically move up to the older age group?
Once your child is old enough, you will get an email from head office advising when you can move up to the next class.
The coaches at the centre will also be notified about the move up.
If the class is full your RUGGERBUG will be a priority and as soon as a space becomes available the move up occurs.
I have something that I wish to feed back or am unhappy about?
We always welcome and value feedback and input from our RUGGERBUGS Parents!
If you have a concern or query and feel it is appropriate, speak to the Lead coach at the centre in which they can try to resolve this and if needs be they can contact the head office and fix the matter.
If however, it isn’t appropriate to speak to the lead coach or you feel the matter is over their head then please contact the Head Office on 01279 797 777 or email office@ruggerbugs.co.uk in which the company directors will deal with the matter.
Can I take photos and videos?
Yes you can however please ensure it is just your child in the photo or video as not everyone is comfortable with their children being in other people photos or videos.
Can I bring a sibling?
Siblings are allowed to attend the sessions but should sit on the side-line. We recommend that you bring some entertainment for them during the class such as a colouring book.
If the sibling is older and sensible they can help the RUGGERBUG take part in the class, however if they are a hindrance or take part themselves they will be asked to sit out.
Parents with younger siblings can wear carriers so that they are still able to actively participate.
Please note that siblings are not covered for insurance purposes, if your child has an accident they will not be insured.