Pre-Season Rugby Training

BEDFORD SCHOOL

This is our rugby term. Please do not worry if this is not your son’s favourite activity, or if he has not played before; we try to make it enjoyable, as well as competitive, for all.

We hope to offer the following rugby pre-season training this summer. However, this will be subject to the latest Government and school guidelines around COVID-19. We will notify all parents of any changes to the plans outlined below.

Fourth Form (U14) and Remove Form (U15) Monday 30 August to Wednesday 1 September.

Fifth Form (U16) and Sixth Form (U18) Thursday 26 August to Friday 27 August and Monday 30 August to Wednesday 1 September and tournaments potentially on Saturday 4 or Sunday 5 September.

All boys are very welcome, as the sessions are open to all playing levels. For consistency, please make every effort to attend each session. However, please be aware that non-attendance to these sessions will not influence selection at the start of the year, as players are selected on merit. There is no cost for these sessions. y U14 and U15 Form y U16 and U18 Form

Other Fixtures / Training in the Holidays

These are all to be confirmed but please save the date.

U18 and U16: 1. U18 residential tri-nations tournament at

Merchiston Castle School on the first weekend of the half term, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October 2021.

2. Training - Thursday 28 October and Friday 29

October 2021, 10:00-12:00.

U15 Langley Festival (residential tournament) on the first weekend of the October half term, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October 2021. There will be a cost for accommodation (B&B) of approximately £80.

Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Hinkins, if you have any queries.

Pre-Season Timings

09:30 Langham Pavilion changing rooms opened.

10:00 – 11:30 Session 1.

11:30 – 12:30 Lunch - will not be provided and boys can leave the school site in small groups if required. Please be aware that we cannot take responsibility for the boys unless they remain on the school site.

12:30 – 14:00 Session 2. Boys will require:

y Training kit appropriate for the weather (doesn’t need to be Bedford School kit), including boots, mouthguard and any other protective equipment. y Water. y Lunch (money if buying lunch in the town).

There will be medical provision for the sessions but please let us know of any necessary medical information upon arrival.

Please complete the relevant Microsoft Form below to confirm whether your son will attend pre-season training, both forms will be open until Friday 20 August.