Medical Consent
Should a parent or guardian not be present when a child suffers an injury, then you consent to your child being taken to hospital and receiving medical treatment if this, in the opinion of a coach or qualified First Aider, is considered the appropriate action.

Tetanus Injection
Middlesex RFU recommends that, if not already done so, mini and junior players should have a preventative course of tetanus injections.

Severe Weather Clothing
Parents or guardians are responsible for ensuring players come adequately equipped to cope with the weather conditions that can occur during the winter months. Additional clothing, gloves, hats and waterproof equipment should be available.

Gumshields / Mouthguards
Twickenham RFC mini and junior section considers gumshields mandatory and should be obtained as soon as possible. Alternatively gum protectors may be purchased from the club shop. Players will not be allowed to take part in training sessions or matches if not wearing a gum protector / shield unless the parent or guardian specifically accepts the risk of so doing.

Protective Equipment
Boots and shin guards are advised. Boots should be worn in match conditions. All other safety equipment must carry the ‘IRB approved’ label or it will be deemed to breech the IRB standards and will not be allowed to be used.

Boot Studs
Studs with jagged edges pose a serious danger to other players particularly in the older age groups where there is more likelihood of players lying on the ground. No blades, only studs conforming to BS6366 1983 or equivalent are allowed. All aluminium studs are acceptable and can be purchased from the club shop. Studs should be examined regularly to ensure there are no missing studs or rough edges.