Answer extracted from the The Toddle About Show podcast — listen to the full episode below.
How can new families try Rugby Tots before committing?
Rugby Tots offers free taster classes to new families, which you can find by searching your postcode on www.rugbytots.co.uk. Once you decide to enrol, there's a two-week money-back guarantee, giving you time to attend multiple sessions before fully committing.
Getting started with a free taster class
The first step for any family is attendance at a free taster session. This gives your child a real feel for what a Rugby Tots class involves — the games, the structure, and the environment — without any financial risk. To locate a session near you, simply visit www.rugbytots.co.uk and enter your postcode to find your local franchisee and their contact details.
As Tom Brown explains in the episode, this taster approach helps families understand whether the programme fits their needs and their child's learning style.
Two-week money-back guarantee for new enrolments
Once you're ready to enrol, the two-week money-back guarantee means you're not locked in immediately. You can attend more than one paid session and see how your child responds over time before deciding to stay with the class. This period gives enough time to understand the routine and spot those early "lightbulb moments" when your child grasps a new skill.
The guarantee also recognises that families need real experience with an activity before investing further — a practical way to reduce the barrier to entry for new parents exploring early-years programmes.
"We want to build confidence in young children, we want to give opportunity for those lightbulb moments, we want to work on movement literacy to really develop a really supportive platform that children can grow in without really knowing what they're developing."
Tom Brown — Franchisee, Rugby Tots. Operating in the South Bucks and East Orsa areas, Tom runs structured play rugby sessions for young children, managing his own team of coaches sourced from local universities and schools. As a father himself, he understands what young families need from early-years activity programmes.
For those interested in longer-term value, there's also a refer-a-friend scheme offering 10% off per referral, stackable across multiple friends, which can add up to significant savings on future term fees.
Key takeaways
- Free taster classes are available to all new families — find your local session via postcode search on www.rugbytots.co.uk.
- New enrolments receive a two-week money-back guarantee, allowing you to attend multiple sessions before full commitment.
- This low-risk entry point is designed to help families understand if the programme fits their child's needs and learning style.
See also
What is the role of parents and caregivers in Rugby Tots classes?
Rugby Tots actively encourages grown-ups to participate in sessions alongside their children. The programme aims to give parents the opportunity to witness their child's development while they work towards independence and collaboration with their peers and coaches.
How does Rugby Tots use imaginative play to develop physical skills in young children?
Rugby Tots uses imaginative framing to teach movement skills without children realising they are learning. For example, asking children to stomp like animals or jump through hoops turns physical development into fun games that feel like pure play.
What does a typical Rugby Tots session look like and how is it structured?
Rugby Tots sessions follow a structured spine: a starting activity, a catch and pass activity or game, a movement skill such as an obstacle course or relay, a kicking activity or game, and a finishing activity. This familiar structure helps children learn subconsciously while discovering new games each week.