About Us
Every Player Counts
The Zebras are the junior section of Otley Rugby Club, and alongside our partners we are dedicated to bringing the sport of rugby union football to the young boys and girls of Otley and surrounding districts. We run age groups at every year from U7 to U17, and accept children into our rugby crèche at five years old.
Around 250 young people play their rugby at Otley and with over thirty years experience in junior rugby, and a large number of qualified coaches available at the club we have the heritage to provide the right level of training and competition to maximise the potential of every player.
A Rugby Pathway
At U7 and U8 we play tag rugby, a safe and enjoyable non-contact version of the game with the emphasis very much on having fun. From U9’s onwards we introduce the contact and technical skills required to play the full 15-a-side game at U13.
As our players get older we focus on long term athletic development, bringing in technical and fitness expertise from the senior club coaches and First XV players, and through our Colts setup and partnership with Park Lane College we offer a structured pathway from the junior rugby into the senior game.
Sport England Clubmark
We place the highest priority on our players safety and enjoyment, and Otley was one of the first clubs in Yorkshire to be awarded the Sport England Clubmark which gives the Seal of Approval on the club as safe, effective, child friendly and delivering a quality experience for players, referees and volunteers
Fun for Parents Too!
Rugby has always been a social game, and at Otley we encourage you to join us at the clubhouse after training for food and drink and a chance to relax and have a good time with your friends. Individual age groups usually have their own social events, but we also run a number of bigger events during the year such as dinner dances, BBQ’s, Salsa evenings and quiz nights.
