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LEICESTER TIGERS v BRIVE
LEICESTER TIGERS
COMMUNITY TEAM NBS TAG RUGBY
MULTI-SPORT
Even with the challenges presented by the national lockdown, the Tigers Community team has continued to work with our local schools, delivering our NBS Tag Rugby programme. Now in its sixth year and supported by club partner Nottingham Building Society, the programme provides schools with five weeks of fun rugby sessions for pupils in Years 3 and 4.
Tiger Sports, the club’s multi-sport initiative, is back up and running at schools in the city and county, and looking forward to welcoming new groups. It is open to all age groups from Reception/Key Stage One through to college years and aims to engage through practical PE sessions, educational workshops and some classroom-based learning. The project even gives schools and groups the opportunity to see behind the scenes at Mattioli Woods Welford Road as part of bespoke Inside Sport days. Charlie Hurley heads up the Tigers programme and said: “Tiger Sports gives schools access to our experience, facilities and equipment, as well as the opportunity for youngsters to try a variety of sports and activities. “With lockdown measures and parents working from home, some children haven’t had access to the same opportunities for getting out and being active, so it is exciting to be able to offer our services to enable them to do just that.”
Two schools have already completed their five weeks of sessions this term, with the programme being well received by pupils and teachers. Headteacher Diane Parry from Stanton under Bardon Primary School, who were involved last year, said: “The children really enjoyed the sessions in school and the festival. There was excellent progression in skills and confidence. There was a fantastic festival, which was very well organised, and the children loved seeing Welford and getting their NBS t-shirts.” The club’s education and engagement manager, David McDonald, said: “The NBS Tag Rugby programme is a fantastic way to introduce pupils to the game of rugby and develop key skills such as passing, catching and evasion through fun, energetic sessions. “Our coaches are taking extra safety measures and adjusting how their sessions are delivered to reduce the Covid risk and make sure our activities are as safe for pupils as possible.” Any school interested in taking part in the New Year can find out more by emailing david. mcdonald@tigers.co.uk or phone 0797 213 0106.
Some of the services offered are: • Breakfast, Lunch and After School Clubs • PE and PPA Cover • School Takeover Days • Inside Sport Days (when allowed under Covid guidelines) • Bespoke packages, tailored to each group. The club will continue to work closely with schools and other learning providers to ensure a Covidsafe environment for all participants. If your school, college, or community group would like to find out more, please email charles.hurley@tigers.co.uk, call 07920 011766 or see the club website. SUPPORTING TIGERS’ COMMUNITY PROGRAMME
