WCGS PE Department pride themselves not only on their high level of professionalism on the sports field but also on the standard of the PE and Games kit. We have an established relationship with Tacklebag who stock all the compulsory branded WCGS sports kit. As well as compulsory items the school highly recommends other items which will ensure your son is well prepared for sporting life at secondary school. All sports kit can be ordered on line via the Tacklebag website.

Tacklebag

There are also opportunities during the school year to try on and purchase items during Tacklebag events held in the Schools Main Hall.

Compulsory items:

• WCGS Rugby Jersey *
• WCGS Rugby Shorts *
• WCGS Rugby Socks *
• WCGS House Rugby Jersey *
• WCGS House T-shirt *
• White Sports Socks
• Clean Trainers suitable for indoor use only.
• Trainers or Astro Boots suitable for outdoor use only.
• Rugby Boots (low cut acceptable) for outside use only and must have legal metal studs or blades rather than football studs – which are not allowed when playing rugby for safety reasons.

Optional items:

• WCGS PE Shorts *
• WCGS Waterproof Drill Top *
• WCGS Hoodie *
• WCGS Tapered Track Pants *     
• WCGS  Backpack *
• WCGS Sports Bag *             
• WCGS Cricket Shirt *                      
• WCGS Cricket Trousers *                       
• WCGS Cricket Jumper *
• WCGS Cricket Cap *
• WCGS Bobble Hat *
• Base Layer for Winter Sports (Navy)
• Base Layer for Summer Sports (White)
• Scrum Cap
• Plain Blue Tracksuit Bottoms

* items which can only be purchased from Tackle Bag, all other items can be purchased elsewhere.

Gum Shields

There is now a very strong recommendation by the Rugby Football Union, the Hockey Association and the British Dental Association that all children should be fitted with gum shields.  We have a very clear policy that the wearing of custom fitting mouth guards is strongly recommended whilst playing contact sports. 

Sizing

For your convenience please find below a link to help you select the correct size WCGS sports kit.  This table provides the supplier size charts for the WCGS kit range and the Tacklebag size recommendations.  Sizes are to guide rather than to provide actual measurements of the garments.

Exchange/Return Dates at WCGS

Tacklebag will be coming in to WCGS on Wednesday the 16th August 2023 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am, to allow parents to come in to the school and exchange/return items.