Vive la Rugbytots!
We are proud to announce the launch of Rugbytots Toulouse, it’s going to be an extremely exciting 2013! The brains behind the operation include Eric Espagno and Peter Durcan, two professional Rugby players who are determined to bring the well loved sport to young children all around the country. Classes will start in February 2013 – watch this space!
Rugbytots in The Times
Max Webb was playing in the park with his three sons and a few other dads when he got the idea for a pre-school play programme based on rugby. Six years on, his Reigate-based Rugbytots has become a multimillion-pound international franchise. read more
London to Paris - Mission Completed!
The boys did it! The brave group of Rugbytots cyclists which consisted of Rugbytots staff, friends and family, completed the 290 mile journey in record time! With little energy and very little sleep after experiencing a ferry strike on their outward journey, they soldiered through and reached the famous Eiffel Tower with hours to spare. Thank you for all those that kindly donated to the NSPCC – £28,000 has been raised for this great cause and the boys could not have done it without your kind support. To read more please click here and skip to page 16
New Year…New Locations!!
Rugbytots is rapidly expanding through the UK and adding new classes all the time. Here are just a few of our new locations:
Gloucester, North Cheshirem, North London, Cirencester, Egham, Mid Cheshire, Basingstoke, Horley, Harrogate. To see all our locations, click here
Rugbytots Wirral complete the 10km Triathalon!
A huge congratulations to Rugbytots Wirral who raised over £2000 for Team George! The group took only 3.5 hours to complete the Olympic distance and were cheered on by several supporters including plenty of Rugbytots themselves who dragged their parents down to cheer the team off! Well done Wirral!
Rugbytots Wirral get behind Team George
The Rugbytots team in The Wirrall are embarking on a huge challenge in aid of Team George. The 10 strong team of coaches will be completing a triathlon in aid of a very brave little boy who has a very rare Motility condition. For more info please click here
Rugbytots launches in Canada
Rugbytots is delighted to announce the sale of a Master Franchise in Canada and welcome Vanessa Brown to the team. Having attended Rugbytots classes in the UK with her two daughters before moving to Canada, Vanessa knows all about the Rugbytots programme and we are looking forward to welcoming new Canadian franchises throughout the region. New website coming soon!
Gilbert partnership
Rugbytots has launched an official partnership with Gilbert, the world’s oldest and most well respected Rugby brand. With a mutual desire to provide a quality product and service Rugbytots and Gilbert have joined forces. Competitions, rugby tickets, merchandise discount and much more will be coming soon.
2012 Rugbytots London to Paris bike ride ready to book!
In 2010 Rugbytots organised a London to Paris bike ride in aid of the NSPCC. The event was a huge success and we raised in excess of £50k for the NSPCC – our chosen charity. Due to the success we have decided to organise another bike ride in June 2012. For further information on how to book and setting up your just giving page please click here.
Rugbytots and NSPCC form alliance
Rugbytots has chosen the NSPCC as their nominated charity. In addition to organising fundraising events throughout the year, Rugbytots donates 50p of every new registration to the NSPCC. Thanks to the volume of bookings throughout the country, this money really is making a difference. You can view information about our latest fundraising events here or donate online. Thanks for your support!
The founders of Rugbytots presents...
Rugbykids; a specialist coaching company aimed at 5-11 year olds. Rugbykids will offer high quality coaching through school clubs and holiday camps. To find out more or to see if Rugbykids is in your area please go to www.rugbykids.com or call us in the office on 0845 313 3242.
Rugbytots Vs The All Blacks
A huge thank you to Suzzane whose son attends Rugbytots in SW London for arranging a visit to The All Blacks closed training session on Friday prior to the big game at Twickenham. An experience to remember as fifteen of London’s finest 2 to 5 year olds rubbed shoulders with the mighty All Blacks and enjoyed a chat and autographs with players such as Joe Rockocoko and Ma’a Nonu.
World Cup Winner joins the fun
Stephanie Te O'haere-Fox, (pictured centre) who played for the Women's New Zealand team earlier this year when they won the World Cup is joining the Rugbytots team in London. Stephanie, who presently plays for Wasps, said "Rugbytots is a fantastic concept and I am really pleased to be joining the team".
Scottish Winger brings Rugbytots to Llanelli
Rugbytots is proud to announce the new addition to the team of Sean and Gemma Lamont who are starting classes in March in Llanelli. New classes will be starting throughout the year across Carmarthenshire, if you would like to get a class started within the county please email your interest to gemma.lamont@rugbytots.co.uk
Received a change4life voucher
Change4Life is a society-wide movement that aims to prevent people from becoming overweight by encouraging them to eat better and move more. The campaign aims to ensure that everyone has an interest in preventing obesity. Since its launch when it focused on 5-11 years, the movement has grown to targeting parents of 1-4 years olds and new parents with babies (Start4Life). For more information please go to www.nhs.uk/change4life.
A special gift from Venture Photography
Rugbytots Northampton have recently been working with Venture photography to offer a gift voucher to long serving Rugbytots. Renowned for quality family images Venture are now in talks with Rugbytots head office with a view to rolling out a nationwide voucher offer to Rugbytots who recommend a friend. So if you have any friends to tell about your time at Rugbytots, watch this space!
Paul Shields joins the fun at Rugbytots
After a succesful playing carrer that saw Paul capped by Ireland he now hopes to pass on his experiences to the very youngest generation by helping his wife Gemma run the Northampton franchise of Rugbytots. Since the introduction of Rugbytots in Northampton the classes have gone from strength to strength with over 12 sessions a week. Click here to read more.
Rugbytots launch new online booking and management system
Rugbytots has launched its new online booking system. The new system which provides parents with a log in to a members section of the website provides pictures and information on venues such as parking and local directions, links to google maps, pictures and bio's of coaches and a simple, easy process for re-bookings. Linked to a back end, automated database, The new system will mean a smooth booking process for new and existing members. Please click here to view/book classes and see the sytem in action!
Rugbytots agrees partnership with Alton Towers and Legoland to offer 50% dicsount to all Rugbytots members
Good news for Rugbytots members wishing to have a family day out. As part of our continued efforts to secure special discounts for our members, Rugbytots head office is delighted to announce a 50% discount for Alton Towers and Legoland. The Rugbytots Alton towers promotional leaflet will be sent via our registration pack and will be sent to all existing members via email. We hope you have fun!
Rugbytots becomes offical supporter of the governments Change4Life campaign.
Change4Life is a society-wide movement that aims to prevent people from becoming overweight by encouraging them to eat better and move more. It is the marketing component of the Government’s response to the rise in obesity. The campaign aims to ensure that everyone has an interest in preventing obesity. The Change4Life advertising campaign began in January 2009 and in the initial stage targeted young families with childen aged 5-11 years. Since its launch the movement has grown to targeting parents of 1-4 years olds (Early Years) and new parents with babies (Start4Life). For more information please go to www.nhs.uk/change4life.
Rugbytots used for Cbeebies new show Mighty Mites
Mighty-Mites is a high-energy new series, presented by Sarah-Jane Honeywell, which inspires children to get up and have a go at a range of exciting activities – from circus skills to indoor skiing. In each episode, bubbly presenter Sarah-Jane and excitable and inquisitive puppet "Go-Joe" take two children on a journey to try an activity for the very first time. For more information click here.
The founders of Rugbytots present...
Rugbykids; a specialist coaching company aimed at 5-11 year olds. Rugbykids will offer high quality coaching through school clubs and holiday camps. To find out more or to see if Rugbykids is in your area please go to www.rugbykids.com or call us in the office on 0845 313 3242.
The Rugbytots Bike Ride raises over £50k for the NSPCC
On the 28th May 2010 The Rugbytots London to Paris Bike Ride commenced. After three gruelling days of cycling the 30 strong Rugbytots team finally reached Paris having raised an astonishing £50k for the NSPCC. A great bunch comprising of Rugbytots coaches, parents, friends and suppliers all came together to smash the original target of £28k. Well done to all the participants and a whole hearted thank you to all our sponsors. Click here to view a picture gallery of the trip
Rugbytots chosen for Cbeebies new show
Rugbytots has been chosen to take part in a new Cbeebies production called Same Smile, which sees presenter Nisha Anil cycling across the UK with her group of three cuddly pandas to visit children and discover that we are all the same, but different. Rugbytots feature in the programme titled “My Hobby” where the lead character Callum learns how to play rugby with Rugbytots. “Mogo the bear loves to watch the warm up exercises and Callum and his classmates include Mogo in some of their Rugbytots games” To watch the video click here
Rugbytots does The Scotsman
Rugbytots in Edinburgh has recently received coverage from national newspaper The Scotsman. Under the title “Having a ball” the paper leads the report on sport for young children with a review of what a fantastic job the Edinburgh Rugbytots team are doing. With some witty and interesting comments from parents it's a story worth reading – click here to read.
Rugbytots continues growth throughout the UK
New classes will be available in the following areas from September: Gloucester, Derbyshire, Newcastle, Sheffield, Islington, Bromley to name a few...
For further information and to see if there is a class near you please contact us today.
Rugbytots Berks' "Try-athalon" raises £3.5k
A huge well done and thank you to the Rugbytots Berkshire team who ran a Try-athalon in order to raise money for the NSPCC. Some very tired young legs scored a massive 3000 tries in one week to raise funds for the Rugbytots London to Paris bike ride in May, with all proceeds going to the NSPCC. A huge thank you to all the parents and children for their participation and generosity.
Rugbytots and the NSPCC form alliance
Rugbytots has chosen the NSPCC as their nominated charity. In addition to organising fundraising events throughout the year, Rugbytots donates 50p of every new registration to the NSPCC. Thanks to the volume of bookings throughout the country, this money really is making a difference. You can view information about our latest fundraising events here or donate online. Thanks for your support!
Rugbytots goes Global
The recent growth and popularity of Rugbytots in the United Kingdom has spread across the world with the launch of operations in Ireland, South Africa and Australia all underway. We are now looking to expand our international operations so please get in touch if you are interested you want to join the fun!
Ex Scotland Captain takes charge of Rugbytots South Hants
We are delighted to announce the addition to our team of Ex- Scotland rugby captain Budge Pountney and his business partner Helen Wood who will be taking Rugbytots from Fordingbridge to Havant. To speak to Budge or Helen about their plans for developing the area please feel free to give them a call on 0845 313 3244.
Fashionable times for Rugbytots
JoJo Maman Bebe, the company known throughout the UK and overseas for producing fashionable maternity wear, quirky and adorable baby clothing and innovative products, has recently agreed to sponsor Rugbytots. The ethos, important values and growth plans we both share suggest it will be a long and fruitful relationship. Visit their site at: www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk
Rugbytots & Premier Rugby agree pilot
Rugbytots has agreed with Premier Rugby to pilot Rugbytots in conjunction with Bath and Worcester Rugby Clubs. Following the nationwide success of Rugbytots, we anticipate that the programme will be a great success in these local communities and look forward to working with these two clubs on this exciting project. For more information regarding the Guinness Premiership visit www.guinnesspremiership.com.uk
Rugbytots & Bath Rugby partnership goes from strength to strength
Having joined forces with the community team at Bath Rugby Club, Rugbytots is now seeing the classes continue to grow and expand across the city, with classes now available at the weekend. To view classes in Bath please click here or read more at Bath Rugby.
Worcester Warriors Rugbytots is up and running
Rugbytots in Worcester is now up and running thanks to the community team at The Warriors who are doing a great job rolling out the Rugbytots programme. With new classes being added all the time please go to our booking pages to find a class to suit you or read more at Worcester Warriors.
Rugbytots very own Katy shooting to fame
Katy Shotter, Rugbytots very own superstar is taking America by storm. Katy is taking a sabbatical from Rugbytots to follow her dream of becoming one of the UK’s most successful music artists and song writers. Currently in the US, Katy promises a return to Rugbytots but by looking at her website www.katyshotteronline.com, I think she may struggle to fit us in. Katy is performing a special gig at the Fairfield Halls if anyone wants to hear a very talented young lady do her thing....well done Shotter from all at Rugbytots!
Rugbytots in Cape Town proving a hit
Rugbytots South Africa is officially open with classes now filling up across Cape Town. Launched in January, Rugbytots in Cape Town has rapidly grown in popularity with some great feedback from local parents. One excited parent recently exclaimed, "At last, South Africa has been waiting for something like this for years". For more info please go to www.rugbytots.co.za