Description
Overview
The Silver Fern Scrum Machine – Junior is the smaller unit in the Silver Fern range of scrum units. It is built for younger forwards learning to bind, set and drive against resistance. The unit is manufactured to order and travels by freight, so allow for that when planning your season.
Silver Fern describes it as a traditional sled: contact pads on a frame the pack pushes along the ground. Weight can be loaded onto the sled to adjust the resistance, and the open design leaves room for the coach to stand alongside and observe. It sits within our contact training gear alongside tackle bags and hit shields.
Key benefits
- Cushions the contact for young forwards thanks to padded contact pads.
- Resistance grows with the pack because the sled carries added weight.
- Coaches can see feet, hips and spines from the side of the sled.
- Traditional sled design keeps the drill simple to set up and run.
- Built to order under the Silver Fern name, backed by our 12-month guarantee.
Who it's for
Choose the Junior unit for primary and intermediate school packs, junior club grades and secondary school teams working with lighter forwards. Senior and premier packs need the Senior Scrum Machine, which is the larger unit built for adult forwards.
Because the junior sled is the entry point, it also suits schools introducing scrummaging for the first time and wanting one machine the whole junior programme can share.
Care, safety and set-up
This is a Made to Order product. It is manufactured after you order and, as a large item, is sent by freight which we quote separately. Talk to our team before ordering so the freight to your school or club can be confirmed.
Store the sled under cover between sessions and check pads and fixings before each use. Scrummaging drills should always be supervised by a coach.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the right size for a secondary school first XV?
The Junior unit is designed for lighter packs. A first XV or any adult side is better served by the Senior Scrum Machine. If you are unsure, our reps can advise which unit suits your grades.
How do I get a price for delivery?
Add the machine to a quote and request a quote through the site, or contact our customer-service team. Because the unit is built to order and freighted, we confirm delivery cost for your address before you commit.
Can funding help with a scrum machine?
Yes. Schools and clubs can use our funding packages, and quantity pricing can apply where you are fitting out a full contact training set-up.
