The Heart of Our Club
Our Mini & Junior Section
Restarted just over 16 years ago, our Mini & Junior section is the cornerstone of Sale FC. We have grown steadily ever since and are now proud to have over 350 children training and playing at Carrington every week.
It is a true family section, with many of the club's key officials—including the Chairman, Club Secretary, Chair of Rugby, and Chair of Minis & Juniors—having had their own children play throughout the age groups and into senior rugby.
A Proven Pathway for All
Our pathway is designed to develop players from their very first steps on a pitch right through to senior-level rugby. In recent years, we have been incredibly proud to see players from our M&J, Girls, and Colts sections progress to play in all five of our senior teams—from our National One 1st XV and our community Vikings and Norsemen teams, to our 1861 and 1861 Bees women's teams.
Tricky's Pups (Ages 2.5 - 5)
The journey begins here! A fun, active introduction to rugby for toddlers, focusing on running, catching, throwing, and games in a safe and engaging environment.
Minis (U6 - U11)
Players learn the fundamentals of the game, starting with Tag Rugby (U6-U8) to build confidence, evasion, and passing skills. From U9 to U11, they are safely introduced to contact, scrums, rucks, and kicking in a structured, development-focused progression.
Juniors (U12 - U16)
As players move to secondary school, the game expands. Our Junior section develops tactical understanding and technical skills as players progress to the full 15-a-side game, mastering lineouts, contested scrums, and advanced kicking.
Sale FC 1861 Girls (U12 - U18)
One of the fastest-growing parts of our club, the 1861 Girls section provides a dedicated and supportive pathway for girls to develop their skills and friendships, feeding directly into our two successful senior women's teams.
Sale FC Colts (U17 - U18)
The final step in junior rugby. Our Colts program bridges the gap to the adult game, providing elite coaching and a clear pathway into one of our three senior men's teams.
More Than Just Rugby
M&J membership is about joining a family. Your membership includes free entry to all 1st XV National One home games, where our M&J teams are at the heart of the action—forming the Guard of Honour, playing curtain-raisers, and getting photos with the players.
All training and matches are based at our fantastic Carrington facility, which features a refurbished clubhouse with a full bar, cafe serving hot food, free WiFi, and big screens to watch sports, ensuring a great experience for parents and supporters too.
Get in Touch
If you are interested in joining our growing family, please contact our Mini & Junior Chair for more information.
Contact Chair of M&J