Rugby Development
The Welsh Rugby Union in partnership with Neath Port Talbot
County Borough Council are aiming to provide opportunities for
individuals, groups and team to participate in rugby union.
Through its mission statement the WRU is dedicated “to increase
participation and to improve standards”.
Clubs and schools throughout the County Borough are encouraged
to utilise rugby as a vehicle to make individuals active and enjoy
a healthier lifestyles.
The development officer specialises in the following areas;
Club Development
- Recruitment evenings
- Courses – i.e. first aid
- Funding
- Development pathway
- Practical sessions
Funding
- Offering assistance on the completion of Grant Aid
- Providing funding evenings
School Development
Primary
- School visits – Curriculum or Extra Curricular
- Teachers Tag Rugby Award
- Festivals – Tag or Contact
- Community Initiatives
- District Schools U11’s – Neath, Aberavon, Swansea Valley
Groups
- School Visit – Curriculum or Extra Curricular
- Festivals
- Community Initiatives
- District Schools U15’s – Neath, Aberavon, Swansea Valley
Coach Education
Regionally run courses at Llandarcy Academy
| Description |
Fee |
| Tag Rugby Course |
£15.00 |
| UKCC (first for sport) Level 1 |
£100.00 |
| UKCC (first for sport) Level 2 |
£200.00 |
| UKCC (first for sport) Level 3 |
£300.00 |
Contact 07740 612792 for further details or log on to
http://www.wru.co.uk/
Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteers are encouraged to involve themselves within rugby by
getting involved with Club and Schools.
Player Development
- District Junior Association – Afan Nedd U12’s – U16’s
- Master classes
Women and Girls
- National Tag competition for U14’s and U17’s schools/college
teams
- National contact competition for U14’s and U17’s
- School sessions – Curricular and extra curricular
- Club Development and Recruitment
For further information log onto http://www.wru.co.uk/
If you require further information please contact Aled Thomas on
01639 875677 or email a.thomas3@npt.gov.uk
For Additional news log onto http://www.wru.co.uk/