The 1-4 year players were hard at training on Friday 2nd December, preparing for their senior teammates' return next week.

The boys engaged in tackling, skill and strength training while the sun shone at the Ricoh Centre.

Here are the best snaps.

James Sicily puts one through the middle from 40m out.

Ball! Isaac Smith tries to break a tackle.

Playing musical statues with Dan Howe.

Jack Fitzpatrick receives a warm welcome back from Marc Pittonet .

Dan Howe and Kurt Heatherley aim for the sticks.

Our new draftees get put through their paces.

James Cousins getting into the swing of things.

Ollie Hanrahan practising the basics.

It might only be training, but Harry Morrison has his game face on.

Jonathan O'Rourke mid-flight.

The boys perfect their leg pop.