Seventy-five players across nine teams. That is the Wakehurst Minis in 2026 -- our Under 6, Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 groups -- and the numbers tell a story.
Of those 75 players, 34 are brand new to Wakehurst this season. In Under 6, eleven of our sixteen players are new. In Under 7, twelve of our twenty-four players are new. Almost every one of them was referred by someone already in the club -- a friend, a sibling, a parent who spoke to another parent on the sideline.
That is not an accident. It is what happens when a community club gets the basics right: welcoming coaches, good organisation, and families who enjoy being here enough to tell their friends.
Our Minis section is growing because our families are our best recruiters. If your child plays at Wakehurst and you know a family who might be interested, the best thing you can do is invite them along to a training session. We will take it from there.
All nine Minis teams train on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm at Wakehurst Rugby Park. Game day is Sunday. Contact VP Minis Peter Sharpe at vp-minis@wakehurst.rugby with any questions.
Under 6: 16 players, 2 teams
Under 7: 24 players, 3 teams
Under 8: 12 players, 2 teams
Under 9: 23 players, 2 teams