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The RBS International Guernsey Rugby Academy
The Guernsey Rugby Academy was formed in 1996. However, children have been playing rugby on the Island since 1974 when the Mini section was formed with just nine players. The Guernsey Rugby Academy now boasts some 300 players spread over 12 squads from aged 7 to 18. The Academy is affiliated to Hampshire RFU and follows the RFU Continuum and training guidelines.
An elected committee helps steer the Academy and each squad is overseen by a qualified Lead Coach, a number of assistant coaches and a Manager. In total there are over 40 volunteers who help at the Academy each week during the season.
We are very fortunate to have so many committed and enthusiastic volunteers. This gives us an impetus that means that the Academy is poised to make the 2010/11 season the start of a new era for mini, midi and youth rugby on Guernsey.
In Guernsey, we face a particular challenge that will always be a barrier to our players reaching their full potential. To succeed in any sport, you need to compete. As the only Rugby Academy on the island, we have no competition locally. To compete, our players need to travel, to either the UK or France. The Guernsey Academy aims to make rugby an enjoyable learning experience for all its players.
In 2010/11 season we will enter the Hampshire Leagues at Under 15 and Under 16 year groups and the main Club will be entering an U19 youth development side in the National Colts Cup
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