2023 Rugby Camp Brochure

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As England’s most successful team, we offer the highest level of rugby coaching at our camps.

With something for all abilities and ages, our camps for younger age groups provide a great introduction to rugby. Camps for older children are a great way to develop skills and understanding of the game.

“Fantastic coaching that was fun and of the highest quality.”

“Excellent week, really enjoyed it and made new friends from other clubs.”

To improve your child’s skill in a fun and engaging coaching environment:

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“Excellent week, my son learns so much in a week and is prepared for the season ahead, which shows in his playing and teamwork when the new season begins.”

“We found it a fantastic experience for a young rugby player. The coaches and facilities were excellent. The Tigers values put over by all the coaches and staff were excellent and we wouldn’t hesitate in coming again.”

To improve your child’s skill in a fun and engaging coaching environment:

RESIDENTIALCAMPS

RESIDENTIALS OVERVIEW A FULLY IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

What can you expect at a Residential Camp?

The content involved throughout the week will look to enhance the players rugby skills both on and off the pitch whilst providing a lasting knowledge to enhance their individual rugby journey.

„ Technical and Tactical Rugby Training

„ Strength and Conditioning Sessions and Advice

„ Athlete Education (including Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Video Analysis, Specific Performance Factors)

„ Goal Setting and Individual Coach Feedback

Who goes on our Residential Camps?

Junior age grades.

GIRLS - U12s-U18s

BOYS - U13s-U16s

What’s included:

„ 3 meals a day

„ Accommodation (including bedding)

„ Presentation day - All family welcome

„ Tigers Kit package

„ Tour of Mattioli Woods Welford Road

BOYS/GIRLSRESIDENTIAL

BOYS CAMP

OAKHAM SCHOOL CAMP

Oakham school is an outstanding 70-acre coeducational boarding and day school, located in the heart of rural England, it is part of the historic market town of Oakham.

Along with plenty of rugby we can ensure you will have the best facilities. You will take advantage of over 5 high quality pitches, sports halls, state of the art pools and performance room. Residential areas also possess recreational spaces including pool tables, basketball hoops and loads more. There will also be players visits from Leicester Tigers Men’s Senior team with a chance to meet and greet with your role models.

GIRLS CAMP

DENSTONE COLLEGE CAMP

Denstone College was founded in 1873 and is set in a site of more than one hundred acres of rolling Staffordshire countryside, close to the Derbyshire border.

During this camp, in addition to rugby, you can expect to benefit from workshops on female specific performance factors within sport, including real life experiences with the Leicester Tigers Women’s. Also utilised during your time at Denstone will be fantastic pitches, multi-use halls including a full climbing wall and a performance gym with a 25-yard swimming pool. The Leicester Tigers seniors Women’s Team will also be attending with a chance for Q&As and find out more about life as a female rugby player.

Full Price £550

Early Bird Price £515

Payment plans are available, simply select a payment type at checkout.

TAGCAMPSU7s&U8s

TAG CAMPS

Players – What can you expect at a TAG Rugby Camp?

TAG Rugby is open to all players in the age category, boys and girls play TAG together.

It’s lots of fun, action packed and a great chance to meet new friends and be active. TAG Rugby is a fantastic introduction to the game of rugby and really helps increase fitness due to its fast pace. It’s a fun, fast-moving, non-contact game, ideal for all children.

The Leicester Tigers TAG camp not only focuses on playing the game, it also includes fitness, agility and the general etiquette of the game of rugby.

TAG players receive:

„ Camp T-shirt

„ Rugby Ball

„ FREE Junior match ticket for an allocated home game

„ Food not included

Who goes on TAG Rugby Camps?

TAG camps attract boys and girls from all walks of life, some have tried TAG before and some are new to rugby.

TAG camps are open to players in the current season U7s and U8s age groups, current school years 2 and 3.

Overview Learn the basic skills with lots of fun, activity and friendship

Ages Current season U7s to U8s

Times 3 mornings from 9.30am - 12.30pm

Venues Camps run across the country – see page 4

Coaching and Safety

All coaches RFU level 2 and above, DBS checked, designated first aiders at every camp

Match Ticket Free junior match ticket to an allocated home game

Extras Rugby ball and t-shirt.

BOOK ONLINE leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps

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CORECAMPSU9s -U13s

CORE CAMPS

Players – What can you expect at a Core Rugby Camp?

Our most popular rugby camps are our full day camps running over four or five days. Included in the camps are 4 hours of activities and coaching under the guidance of Leicester Tigers each day, a focus on fitness and rugby skills as well as the chance to improve fundamental fitness over the course of the week.

From U9s and above, we begin to introduce young players to the contact-based games and technical skill breakdowns within managed sessions, that we believe are important for each player to develop their own awareness, understanding and decision making abilities.

CORE players receive:

„ Camp T-shirt

„ Rugby Ball

„ FREE Junior match ticket for an allocated home game

Who goes on CORE Rugby Camps?

Core camps are designed for boys and girls in the U9s – U13s, current school years 4 - 8.

Overview Develop rugby skills in a fun and safe environment

Ages Current season U9s to U13s

Times Full days from 9.30am - 3.30pm

Venues Camps run across the country – see page 4

Coaching and Safety

All coaches RFU level 2 and above, DBS checked, designated first aiders at every camp

Match Ticket Free junior match ticket to an allocated home game

Extras Rugby ball and t-shirt. Food is not included on this camp.

DEVCAMPSU14s&U16s

DEVELOPMENT CAMPS

Players – What can you expect at a DEVELOPMENT Rugby Camp?

A new addition to Tigers Rugby Camps for those in the U14s to U16s, development camps provide a more focused offering to these age groups. Taking place over three afternoon sessions, the development camps are built around the core principles of the Tigers Junior Academy and Leicester Tigers rugby programme at SMB –Brooksby Melton College.

Working with senior community coaches, sessions will focus on developing core rugby skills, movement patterns and game-based scenarios.

DEVELOPMENT players receive:

„ Bespoke Samurai Tech Tee

„ FREE Junior match ticket for an allocated home game

Who goes on DEVELOPMENT Rugby Camps?

Development camps are for boys from all walks of life, some have tried development before and some are new to rugby.

Development camps provide a more focused offering, suitable for players in the U14 to U16 age groups, school years 9, 10 and 11.

Overview Professional rugby skills course. Designed to improve rugby skills and overall game.

Ages Current season U14s to U16s

Times 3 afternoons (2.5 hour sessions)

Venues Camps run across the country – see page 4

Coaching and Safety Senior community coaches, designated first aiders

Match Ticket Free junior match ticket to an allocated home game

Extras Bespoke Samurai Tech Tee. Food is not included on this camp.

GIRLSCAMPSU12s -U16s

GIRLS CAMPS

GIRLS CAMPS

Players – What can you expect at a GIRLS Rugby Camp?

Girl’s camps are suitable for those in the U12s to U16s age groups, and cater to all levels of experience and ability.

With the growth of women’s and girls’ rugby throughout the region crucial to Leicester Tigers vision, the launch of this camp provides the opportunity for girls of all levels of rugby experience to enhance their skills.

Girl’s camps consist of two full days focusing on the development of core rugby skills and cater to all levels of experience and ability. Girls will get the chance to work with experienced community coaches and enjoy a fun and engaging Tigers Rugby camp experience alongside their peers

GIRLS players receive:

„ Bespoke Samurai Tee

„ FREE Junior match ticket for an allocated home game

Who goes on GIRLS Rugby Camps?

Girls camps are designed for girls in the U12sU16s age groups. School years 7 to 11.

Overview Develop rugby skills in a fun and engaging session

Ages Girls only in the U12 - U16 age groups

Times 2 full days, 9.30am - 3.30pm

Venues Camps run across the country – see page 4

Coaching and Safety

All coaches RFU level 2 and above, DBS checked, designated first aiders at every camp

Match Ticket Free junior match ticket to an allocated home game

Extras Bespoke Samurai Tee. Food is not included on this camp.

BOOK ONLINE leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps

BOOK ON THE PHONE 0116 319 8888 (option 2)

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FAQs

Who goes on your rugby camp?

Rugby camps attract boys and girls from all walks of life, some with playing experience, some have never played.

What time should I drop off/pick up my child?

„ Tag – 9:30am – 12:30pm

„ Core – 9:30am – 3:30pm

„ Development – 1pm – 3:30pm

„ Girls – 9:30am – 3:30pm

Please ensure your child is handed over and registered to one of our coaches at the camp, before you leave. Our coaches do not take responsibility for children outside of these areas.

What should my child wear?

Rugby kit, including waterproofs and a change of kit, gum shield, trainers and boots.

What about safety?

Your child’s welfare, and safeguarding are at the forefront of the camps delivery. You can be assured your child is in capable hands, all of our coaches are DBS cleared. There is also a sign in and sign out system, no child can leave the camp without being signed out by a parent or previously agreed adult.

What about First Aid and Welfare?

Safety is our top priority and all of our camps have designated first aiders who are present throughout the day.

Parents are requested to provide relevant medical history or details regarding any previous injuries upon booking to ensure our first aiders are as best informed as possible. We also have a dedicated welfare officer at each camp to ensure the maintained at the highest level.

What about a FREE junior match ticket?

Look out for your email following your camp which will contain details about your free junior allocated ticket.

Will you provide lunch for my child?

Lunch is not provided on Tigers rugby camps. Please ensure your child brings a packed lunch and healthy snacks each day.

Will you provide drinks and snacks?

Water to be provided to refill water bottles. Children can bring their own healthy snacks and other drinks.

Gumshields?

As per the RFU governing body regulations, The RFU strongly recommends that mouth guards (also referred to as gum shields) are worn for any contact activity (both training and matches). Should your young player wish to not wear a mouth guard we will need to have confirmation from a parent or guardian.

If you have any queries about safeguarding at Tigers Rugby Camps, please contact Kathleen.Simpson@Tigers.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps

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DEVELOPMENT RUGBY CAMPS

CORE RUGBY CAMPS

GIRLS RUGBY CAMPS

TAG RUGBY CAMPS