Peterborough Rugby Club are on a drive to get schoolchildren to take up the sport
Peterborough Rugby Club have set up a ‘school liaison’ team with an aim of introducing the sport to schoolchildren.
The club will host a series of sessions at their Fengate base. Schools will be invited to bring pupils to take part in an introductory session to non-contact rugby. The long term aim is to get schools interested in providing rugby as part of their curriculum.
One session with students from Sir Harry Smith School in Whittlesey has already been held. There is a session for girls arranged for Wednesday, May 13 followed by a primary school session on June 10 and a session for SEND schools on June 24.
A club spokesperson said: “We believe that rugby is not only great for fitness, but provides opportunities for children to develop in areas such as teamwork, communication, respect and discipline. It also is a great way to make new friends!
“The ‘schools liaison’ team, and other coaches from within the club, are prepared to go into schools to coach the teachers so they have the confidence and skills to then coach their pupils. We are hoping that in our second year we will then be able to put together a schools tournament that we would host at the club.”