For all matches please arrive wearing wearing black tracksuit bottoms and red training top, ready to warm up.
Please bring clean tracksuit bottoms, U17 polo shirt and black U17 jacket to change into after the game. If you haven't yet got this, then something similar should be worn (eg Ireland Tour shirt).
Please be prepared to stay for post-match food and for hosting visitors after each home game.

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Welcome to Cheltenham RFC U17's.

Below is some information that hopefully you'll find helpful - we look forward to meeting you soon.

Where's the match being played?

Our address and directions to the club at Newlands Park can be found by using the HOW TO FIND US tab on the left hand side of this page.
We'll normally be playing our match on one of the two pitches furthest from the from the club house. Sometimes we play at the Prince of Wales Stadium which is one mile from Newlands Park - please see the Main Club website for directions: www.cheltenhamtigers.com/directions.htm

To Newlands Park:

Travelling from the North: (Birmingham)
Exit Junction 9 M5 (Tewkesbury) Head for Cheltenham Racecourse. Pass through Bishops Cleeve (Bypass) and as you approach Cheltenham, Newlands is on the left.

Travelling from the South: (Bristol, Devon, Cornwall)
Exit Junction 11 M5…… follow signs for the Recreation centre / Racecourse Travel past the racecourse (which will be on your right). When you reach the traffic lights turn right. Newlands is on the left.

Travelling from the West: (Reading)
Exit Junction 15 M4…… follow signs through Swindon to Cheltenham, then follow signs for the Recreation centre / Racecourse. Then as above

Is there car parking or a muddy field?

Normally we've plenty of car parking space on tarmac but occasionally we overflow onto the field which is flat.

Can we bring the dog?

Sorry - No dogs are not permitted on the playing fields.

Is there food?

If you fancy a bacon sandwich and a hot drink (cafetiere coffee available on request) when you arrive just pop into the club house and they'll sort you out. After the match we normally provide hot food for all the players. Parents and supporters can also buy hot food/drink from the bar together with the usual bar drinks - USUALLY ROAST LUNCHES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AND THEY ARE GREAT VALUE AT UNDER A FIVER - PLEASE ORDER AT THE BAR BEFORE 1PM.

Where do we get changed?

The clubhouse main entrance is straight in front of you as you drive in through the entrance gate. However the changing rooms are best accessed directly from the playing fields using the door on the right of that building (ie on the east facing wall). Most weekends we will be able to allocate your team a changing room. When you arrive at the club just ask one of our officials and they'll let you know the details. Otherwise there is usually an allocation list for the changing rooms written up on the white board inside the changing room entrance. We do have to warn you that valuables should not be left in the changing rooms and the club cannot accept any responsibility for any item that is lost or stolen.

Are there showers for after the match?

After the match there are showers reserved for the players.