Summer camps for girls rugby coming to City of Derry

Due to the growing popularity of girls’ youth rugby, Ulster Rugby has organised the camps to take place during July and August in Londonderry, Clogher Valley, Lurgan and Malone.

The girls’ camps will take place over three days and no prior experience of the game is necessary.

The aim will be to introduce and develop key rugby skills in a fun and safe environment, under the watchful eyes of qualified and experienced coaches.

At a cost of £30, the participants will not only receive a full coaching programme from Ulster Rugby coaches, but will also take away an Ulster Rugby t-shirt, rugby ball and boot-bag, as well as a ticket voucher for an Ulster match at Ravenhill.

Zoe Templeton, female rugby officer at Ulster Rugby, commented: “We want to give as many young girls as possible the chance to try rugby.

“Women’s rugby has been thrust into the spotlight, with the success of the Ireland Women’s squad winning the Six Nations Grand Slam last year. Fourteen women and girls’ teams started up last year at club level and we’d love that figure to keep on growing.”

Nikki McDowell, Centra Brand Manager said: “Centra and its independent retail partners proudly support the summer camps, because they provide a great opportunity for young people to learn new skills, enjoy some exercise and have fun during the summer holidays.“

Girls’ camps take place on the following dates:

30 June – 2 July at Clogher Valley RFC

21 July – 23 July at City of Derry RFC

5 August – 7 August at Malone RFC

18 August – 20 August at Lurgan RFC

Visit www.ulsterrugby.com for camp information and booking.