User:Spcrugby/Kids Rugby Protection

Scientists agree: Protective gear DOES help prevent rugby injuries.

Mouthguards, headguards and shoulder pads form an integral part of a player’s armour against rugby injuries say scientists — and should form part of any programme aimed at reducing injuries in this bruising game. Research evidence shows that most rugby injuries are minor, like bruises, bumps, cuts and lacerations. Padded equipment such as shoulder pads and headguards can help reduced the number of cuts and bruises players sustain.

Mouthguards help to reduce injuries to the teeth, lips, mouth and tongue, and help to reduce jaw injuries. Overall make sure whatever you get it fits you well. Find below some examples and recommendations of equipment that are the the sort of euipment that will be of use to you.

Stage 1 Mini Tag U7 & U8’s Mouthguards - Highly recommended for kids. Just because there’s no contact it only takes a stray hand or a loose pass. Get the used to one now. Opro- Junior (small) Opro – Silver (7+)

Keep them dry and warm lets face it rugby is predominately a winter sport and even when you are playing games you can be standing around. Gloves – Stigk mitts are a great way to keep the hands warm and help build handling confidence. Baselayer – as it states you wear under your shirt this absorbs sweat whilst keeping you warm. Tracksuit Bottoms and Waterproof training top.

Stage 2 Mini Rugby U9 & U10,s. Now we are into contact! Whether training or in games protection helps confidence and the more you practise the correct techniques the the more likely you are to reduce injuries. Mouthguards – The RFU strongly recommend that mouthguards are worn for any contact rugby sessions. Opro- Junior (small) Opro – Silver (7+) Opro - Gold Shock Doctor DNA Youths Shock Doctor V2.0 Youths

Headguards- Whilst not essential, helps kids develop confidence in contact situations. PUMA V- kon, Kooga Dunedin, Gilbert Xact

Baselayers - Keep them warm! rugby is predominatly a winter sport keeping them dry and warm will help them come back the next week. Precision Fit,Gilbert Thermo xact.

Gloves- Once again keep warm and stick mitts have special coating to help grip in all weather conditions. Kooga Stick mitts, Gilbert International, Mitre Stick mitts

Body Armour - Great way of helping confidence in contact situations. Kooga Mini Twin Pack (Pads and a baselayer), Gilbert Xact 10, Mitre Academy, Kooga EVX111

Tracksuit Bottoms and Waterproof training tops- Keep dry and warm make sure its tough enough to withstand traing situations. Kooga Vortex warm up top. Gilbert- XP Tour.