Rugbees
RUGBEES
Rugbees
is a 30 minute rugby structured play session for boys and girls aged 18 months -
5 years that combines coordination, ball skills and learning to play as a team.
The activities bring together
ball skills while also introducing numbers, counting colours and shapes to the participants.
Rugby specific skills include finding a space, holding and running with the
ball, passing the ball backwards, scoring a try and converting over a
(miniature) try post.
There are many benefits of ball
play to child development including improving hand eye coordination and helping
to master gross motor skills. Introducing children to sport and activity at a
young age encourages them to get excited about exercise inspiring an active and
healthy lifestyle from a young age.
Many of the activities
performed during a Rugbees session involve crossing the midline which is important
to development on both a physical and cognitive level. Crossing the midline
will help the left and right side of the child’s brain to communicate
bilaterally allowing both sides of the body to move in coordination. When the
dominant hand spontaneously crosses the midline it develops fine gross motor
skills that it will require for everyday proficiency such as handwriting.
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| Another benefit is the bacon rolls for P20 available after each session - Thank you Bull & Bush! |
Social skills are also
developed through Rugbees play sessions. Children learn to listen to
instructions and respond to the whistle as well as developing patience when taking
turns, following rules and showing good sportsmanship, all of which are
positive social traits.
Rugbees play sessions currently
take place on Saturday mornings at Action Sports, Bull and Bush. They are an opportunity
for parents to bond with their children through play in the outside getting
fresh air and exercise, starting off the weekend on a healthy and positive
note.
For those interested in Rugby for older children contact The Mini Hogs at Wharic Park.
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