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 are offering the following rugby pre-season training this summer.

Fourth Form (U14) and Remove Form (U15) Monday 29 August to Wednesday 31 August.

Fifth Form (U16) and Sixth Form (U18) Thursday 25 August to Wednesday 31 August (not including the weekend) and a tournament potentially on Saturday 3 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 15 and Sunday 16 October 2022.

2. Training - Friday 28 October 2022, 10:00-12:00.

U15 Langley Festival (residential tournament) on the first weekend of the October half term, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October 2022. There will be a cost for accommodation (B&B) of approximately £100.

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 Bottle with water y Lunch (or money if buying lunch in 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 19 August.