Friday 22 May 2009

Development Day

A schools development day was held at Colwyn Bay rugby club today. Approximately 100 girls from several North Wales schools turned out for a day of rugby training and skills delivered by WRU coaches. The day started with the girls being given a specially designed Gogledd Cymru t-shirt. Then it was down to business.
There were 6 skill stations to complete before lunch. These consisted of an SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) assault course, a modified game of 2 handed touch, passing the ball, footwork, modified game playing and decision making.
After a short lunch break the girls were divided according to ability, with some receiving coaching in areas such as tackling and introduction to contact and a training game for the more experienced players.
All the girls seemed to enjoy the day and the Gogledd Cymru coaches spotted a few potential new recruits to the regional squad so it was a well spent day for all.
It is hoped to hold several more development days in different clubs over the coming months to continue the renewed interest in girls rugby evident today.

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