East Durham and Houghall Community College
RFUW Junior Performance Academy
RUGBY ACADEMY TRIALS – TUES 6TH APRIL 2004
All trials will take place at the Howletch Centre, Peterlee. Students must report to the sports centre at 9.30am.
The aim of the Rugby Academy based here at East Durham and Houghall Community College, is to develop local, regional and nationally based talented young male and female rugby players towards developing their full potential.
The Female Academy itself is in conjunction with the RFU Development Course for male athletes aged 16-19yrs. Players receive coaching and support both on and off the pitch, including individual player development programmes with lifestyle mentoring and educational support. In addition to this, players get the opportunity to represent the College through fixtures both home and away, and are offered the chance to go away on an annual rugby training camp. These programmes are delivered through two full-time rugby coaches, Nick Gresswell (Head Coach) and Jo Hull (Women’s Coach). Both Nick and Jo work alongside the RFUW and the RFU in furthering the opportunities of the rugby players, where early talent identification can be made in conjunction with Team England development.
The success of the College and the Rugby Academy has already been evident, with a record of 11 International female rugby players and 9 regional players. The International players have varied from England U19 squad members, to the Senior England ‘A’ Team, who are due to play Spain at the end of January 2004.
The trials will consist of both an academic interview and a rugby trial. If you are interested in a course at East Durham and Houghall Community College, you should contact student services to arrange an interview with the tutors and indicate your chosen course on 0191 5188222. Alternatively, you can apply for an application form from Jo Hull; jo.hull@edhcc.ac.uk or 0191 5188303. Free overnight accommodation is provided at Houghall for those travelling great distances. |
