Youth · U6 to U18

The future of the club

More than 250 youth players across seven age groups. Get to know rugby and its values through play. Fun comes first, with the chance, if you want it, to progress to the highest level in the Netherlands.

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Our youth

The foundation of our club

Our youth are the heart of the club. Through rugby, children learn by playing to work together, keep going and respect each other and the referee. You develop not only physically, but also build character. Boys and girls play and train together under the guidance of professional coaches. From age 5 you are welcome at the Muggen.

A team sport with a place for everyone
Development on and off the pitch
250+
youth members
The youngest youth · MTBM

Learn the basics of rugby and its values through play

Fun comes first. Children get to know the elements of the game and the rugby values: respect, teamwork and discipline matter most. The youngest youth (MTBM) consists of four age groups: Muggen, Turven, Benjamins and Mini's. Up to and including the Mini's there is no league, but there are small tournaments on Saturday.

Extras
MTBM camp
The youth up to and including the Mini's go to camp every year, somewhere in the Netherlands. Two days full of games, rugby and rugby traditions.
Tournaments
Every team plays at least two tournaments a year: the Indoor Beach Tournament in January and our own Easter Tournament.
The CJC · Cubs, Juniors, Colts

Develop to your best level

From 12 to 18 there are two teams at each age level, each with certified coaches and support. That way every player develops at their own level. Anyone who wants to play at the highest level in the Netherlands (and perhaps for Oranje) gets extra support and their own learning pathway.

Fixtures and table

Cubs 1Cubs 2Juniors 1Juniors 2Colts 1Colts 2
Extras
CJC trips
A trip abroad every year. To get to know each other even better and play rugby against international opponents.
Tournaments
Every year the CJC plays various tournaments, including the Youth Sevens Tournament. There are also (international) exchanges.
Oranje selection U14-U18
Thanks to the high quality of our youth programme, CJC players are selected for Oranje every year.
Dutch champions
The first Juniors team became Dutch champions in both 2025 and 2026.
Development

High Performance Programme

For talented players from the Juniors up who want more. Extra training, tailored strength training, video analysis and guidance towards Delta and Oranje.

More about the HPP →
01 · Skills Passport

A list of skills for each age group. Signed off by the coach.

02 · Extra training sessions

Twice a week extra, on top of team training.

03 · Support

Strength training, nutrition and the balance between school and sport.

Youth staff

Who looks after the youth

Job Volker

Technical director, youth

Olivier Hellingman

Youth chair

Ihra Luijk

Technical committee, CJC

Wim Numan

Technical committee, MTBM

For parents

Parents' guide

Everything you need to know as a parent. All the information is also in the youth information booklet.

Download the youth booklet (PDF, Dutch) →

Values and standards in rugby

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Rugby is about respect for your teammates, your opponent and the referee. Children learn these values with us from their very first training session. Players, parents and coaches all follow the club's code of conduct.

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The role of parents

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Cheer from the sideline, but leave the coaching to the coaches. Help with driving to away matches and tournaments. Make sure your child is on time, and let the team know in good time if they cannot come. Questions or comments go to the coach or the coordinator of the age group.

Training schedule

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Each age group trains at fixed times. All times and pitches are in the training schedule.

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Kit

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Sports clothes, boots with studs, a mouthguard and a water bottle.

Safety

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We pay close attention to both physical and social safety. Because rugby is a contact sport, player welfare always comes first. We are very strict, for example, when a concussion is suspected. All our coaches have a certificate of good conduct (VOG), and our confidential contact persons are available to all members.

Membership fees

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All fees are on the Join page.

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Try a training session

Children from the age of 5 are welcome to join a free training session. Leave your details and the coordinator of the right age group will get in touch.

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