Many congratulations to all the winners of the Code Ninja age group players of the month. Each age group coach named a player of the month based on effort, team work and embodying the spirit of rugby. We have so many talented and dedicated players in the minis section that this is never an easy choice. So, many congratulations to this month's winners, they all get a certificate and medal, and win vouchers for coding camps at Code Ninjas in Newbury:

U6: Acer Pincham
U7: Charlie Heath
U8: Archie Lamont
U9: Charlie Bandey
U10: Albie Jannaway
U11: Zac Jones
U12: Edward Field

The coaches then pick an overall winner from these seven winners to become Code Ninja player of the month. Very well done to:

Charlie Bandey from the U9s!

Charlie is such a deserving winner. Charlie started at the club when he was four, and has always been a pleasure to coach. His enthusiasm and energy levels are really infectious and he always leads from the front. He tries his hardest at everything he does, and is really developing his support play and working as part of a team. He has great pace and is showing some extremely exciting skills at such a young age. But his new found skill is tackling. The U9s only just started tackling in September and Charlie has taken to it like a duck to water. Some of his hits are reminiscent of Micky Skinner in his prime!! Well done Charlie - keep up the great work.

You will see Charlie's name on the plaque outside the doors to the Kickers Bar. I would like to send a huge thank you to Marcus and his team at Code Ninjas for their generosity and support in making this all possible.

Simon Best