The Hull FC Community Foundation are delighted to introduce a brand new programme designed around helping young children grow their Rugby League skills.
Akin to the existing Rugby Minis project run by the Community Foundation, the birth of the Rugby Development Centres will help youngsters between the ages of 5 and 10 learn some of the fundamental skills in the sport.
It is primarily aimed at young children interested in playing Rugby League for the first time, or those wanting to enhance their skillset.
Specifically, drills delivered by the Community Foundation’s qualified coaching department will be based around how to correctly grip the ball, how to effectively carry the ball, passing and catching.
Plus, there will be small, sided games to help youngsters bring out their competitive edge and working well on a team.
Based at St Mary’s College, located on Cranbrook Avenue, Rugby Development Centre sessions will take place every Sunday, beginning on Sunday 10th March and running for a total of eight weeks.
The first session will take place between 10.15 and 11.00am (ages 5-7), followed by a session at 11.15 until 12.00pm (ages 8-10)
Head of Community Programmes at the Community Foundation, Sam French, said: “We’re pleased to be able to offer this new programme, as it mirrors the framework of our successful Rugby Minis programme.
“Apart from the half-term Rugby League camps we offer during school holidays, children aged between 5 and 10 scarcely have an opportunity to engage in any other Rugby League activities with us – but now they do, which is great news.
“We’re pleased to be able to offer weekly Rugby League development sessions for children in this age bracket that focuses on developing the core skills in the sport.
“The thinking behind the project is that we can build skill levels up to a certain degree that readies youngsters for roles in our local community clubs, where they can further continue their development and represent Rugby League.”
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