Rugby Club Issue 76 | Page 41

Bracknell

Don ’ t let your teeth take the tackle

According to recent research , only one third of children wear a mouthguard when playing either contact sports or sports which involve moving objects at school like ; rugby , cricket , football or hockey . There are dramatic risks when it comes to not wearing a mouthguard during these types of activities which can not only be painful but very expensive to treat .
Custom-made mouthguards can prevent damage to the jaw , neck and even the brain - helping to prevent against concussion and damage caused by a heavy blow . Rugby Football Union ( RFU ) regulations ensure that mouthguards are compulsory for all players involved in rugby activities above school level as highlighted by Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation , Dr Nigel Carter OBE . Dr Carter goes on to say , “ If players over school age have to wear mouthguards then there really is no excuse for school children not to wear them ”.
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3-17-035 _ Mouthgaurds _ Bracknell _ ad . indd 1 22 / 12 / 2017 09:06 is reflected by the fact that they also run a number of youth sides . These teams look to provide young players from the local community with an opportunity to play the game in a safe and enjoyable environment whilst helping them to reach their full potential .
It is important for any club looking to be successful over a sustained period of time to be able to produce their own talent , particularly in the current financial climate and this is an area they appear to have covered . It will certainly be exciting to see how their youngsters can progress in the coming years .
In order to help make sure that these players enjoy a smooth transition into the senior game they also run additional sides . This allows them to gain experience of adult level rugby even if they are not yet considered ready for first team action .
Another benefit of having an extra side is that it allows the first XV to benefit from far greater strength in depth . If they are ever left short on numbers through injury or work commitments they have the option of calling up replacements with a limited amount of disruption .
Bracknell RFC ’ s disappointing league form should not take away from the good work being carried out at the club . Rugby Club Magazine wishes them the best of luck for the future .
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