What the Parents Think

Survey of existing Rugbytots members nationwide – collected in March & April 2009

below are the survey results from our Rugbytots Head Office in the UK.

93.9% said the quality of the coaching was either good or very good.
95.1% said the organisation and administration of Rugbytots was either good or very good
91.3% said the Online booking system was either OK, easy or extremely easy to use
89.4% said that Rugbytots sessions offer their children enough variety & 6.4% didn’t know!
42.9% of parents rated their overall Rugbytots experience at 10 out of 10 with 51.5% of parents rating their experience 7,8 or 9 out of ten.
52% of parents heard about Rugbytots through a friend or word of mouth
98% of parents (and children) like the Rugbytots kit

A selection of interesting comments made, in response to 'What could be changed about Rugbytots?'

“More classes after school please”
“Nothing. It is great. Thomas has really taken to Rugby in a way football did not. Very pleased with the classes”
“Where possible make it a bit more rugby-related! My two-year-old is obsessed and would love full contact, but you know!!”
“Nothing at the moment but as time moves on maybe some passing of the ball whilst moving, kids love it though – coaches are incredible”
“Continue to keep classes small for the younger kids, no more than 10”
“I'm not sure if there is anything to change. The colours and shapes session are not directly rugby related but I can see that they develop listening and reaction skills which are important to the children learning to take direction from the coach. The attitude and energy of the coach are all important and in our class they really are excellent”
“nothing really, it is a varied a fun session, promoting team work.”
“nothing really - my daughter loves it so it must be good :)”
“It appears the Rugbytots coaches have been trained to a very high standard. Our coach XXXX controls the class so well, we just do not know how he does it”
“Not really, Josh loves it. Delighted to see the partnership with Premiership clubs, hopefully next on your list will be Wasps, might help us win something in the future!”

What the Experts Think

John Inverdale
“It's fantastic to see these young kids gaining such a positive and fun introduction to the sport through the Rugbytots programme. The lively and engaging nature of the classes provides an excellent basis for the development of skills and confidence. Long may it continue!”

Duncan Bell
Duncan Bell, who himself has three children endorses the programme and says, “Rugbytots® is great fun for young children and is a great way to learn all the key motor skills”

Issac Boss
Irish capped scrum half Issac Boss was happy to launch Rugbytots in Northern Ireland and is delighted to see it go from strength to strength.

Pat Sanderson
“It’s fantastic as a parent to see the children learning and developing so quickly. Rugbytots® provides a great, fun way to learn.”

Craig Gillies
“My two year old had a great time at Rugbytots®, enjoying the wide variety of activities. Rugbytots® helps children develop skills such as co-ordination, balance and general social skills.”