Leicester Tigers Rugby Camps 2020

S R E G I T R E T S E C

E K I L N I A R T PRO! A

R U O Y G N I R B !

E M A AG LEI

BRINGING YOU THE BEST IN RUGBY COACHING www.leicestertigers.com/rug-

THE PROFESSIONAL WAY

LEICESTER TIGERS

E H T T A H W SAY! S O R P

Residential Camp (Ages U13s – U18s)

PAGE 4

Masterclasses (Ages U11s – U18s)

PAGE 6

Going to a Leicester Tigers Rugby Camp is a great way to develop your skills and understanding of the game. The coaching ideas come straight from the professionals at the club, giving young players a brilliant opportunity to improve all areas of their game. I remember going to the Tigers Camps myself and it’s great to see so many enthusiastic young players, boys and girls, enjoying themselves on the programme now.

Core Rugby Camps (Ages U9s – U15s)

PAGE 8

Ben White, Scrum-Half, Leicester Tigers, Former England Under 20s Captain

Focus on coaches

PAGE 10

Find a camp

PAGE 11

TAG Rugby Camps (Ages U7s – U8s)

PAGE 12

FAQ’s

PAGE 14

Contents

BEN WHITE – SCRUM-HALF

2

THE PROFESSIONAL WAY

CAMP

R E Y A PLDEVELOPMENT

As English rugby’s most successful team, we offer the highest level of rugby coaching at our camps. Camps form part of our player development which include our residential camps for U13s – U18s, providing the opportunity to take on our elite training programme, working with peers in an intensive environment and giving an insight into the life of a professional rugby player.

Our specialist Masterclasses held at Welford Road for U11s – U16s and U18s for girls, give players the chance to hone in on specific skills with specialist coaches, often ex-Tigers themselves. Masterclasses complement both the residential and core rugby camps with the chance to focus on one aspect of play.

For U9s – U15s our core rugby camps are the perfect lead up to the residential, where players can train each day at a local venue with Tigers coaches in their school holidays.

For our younger players we start our camp pathway with TAG camps for U7s – U8s, perfect for a fun introduction to the core values in rugby; enjoyment, teamwork and sportsmanship.

As well as superior coaching, our camps include a hot lunch, rugby ball, Tigers water bottle, camp t-shirt and a FREE junior match ticket to an allocated game.

BOOK ONLINE leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps BOOK ON THE PHONE 0116 319 8888 (option 2)

3

RESIDENTIAL CAMPS

LEICESTER TIGERS

E K I L N I A R T PRO! A

Our Residential Camps Our residential camp is the perfect opportunity to improve your young player’s game whilst immersing themselves in a focused and dedicated rugby environment.

They will get the chance to take on our elite rugby training programme, build their knowledge on specific areas of the game as well as working with their peers in an intensive professional environment with our academy and community coaches.

In 2019 we welcomed over 140 young players from all corners of the globe on our residential camp. Visitors for the boys during the week included guest coaches Ben White: current first team scrum half, England U20 coach Ant Allen and team GB judo coach Wayne Lakin.

During the week players completed their own personal development plans which encouraged them to look at feedback and feedforward, as well as understanding their own wellbeing and preparation to train by monitoring specific measurements. These gave an indication of the impact of the previous day’s workload as well as recording their perceived rate of exertion.

Additionally our leadership workshops gave us a great opportunity to see who lead and who followed, and our night in Big Fun Hull, an adventure play area, gave the players a chance to get off site and let off steam.

ELITE FOCUSED COACHING

4

Finally to give the players an insight into the challenges faced in other areas of sport, they were able to participate in assisted archery, seated volleyball, wheelchair rugby and blind football.

Elite residential rugby programme Current season 2019/20 U13s – U18s boys Bishop Burton – boarding sports agricultural college near Hull (HU17 8QG) 9 – 14 August 2020, 6 day residential, Times 5 days coaching Food 3 meals per day Accommodation Individual rooms with private toilet and shower facilities Curriculum Comprehensive training, game understanding, strength & conditioning, nutrition & recovery. Organised evening entertainment with team building and leadership challenges.

Coaching and All coaches RFU level 2 and above, DBS Safety checked, first aid trained and physio present Match Ticket Free junior match ticket to an allocated home game Travel Return coach travel available from Welford Road to Bishop Burton - £30 extra Extras Bespoke Tigers rugby shirt and water bottle Price Early Bird £405 Overview Age Venue

RESIDENTIAL U13s – U18s

Who is the residential camp for?

Our residential camp is for players who are in the current U13s – U18s age groups for the 2019/20 season.

The season starts on September 1 2019 and ends on August 31 2020.

A Typical Day Your camp will include daily elite focused coaching covering both practical and theory aspects of the game as well as strength and conditioning.

START TIME 07:30 09:00 10:00

AM 1 AM 2

11:00 12:00

AM 3 PM 1

13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00

SAMPLE DAY TOPIC TEMPO Breakfast Daily Monitoring Triage / PTT

Rugby Session 4 Rugby Skills (Positional) PM 2 Lunch PM 3 R&R PM 4 Rugby Session 5 PM 5 Rugby Session 6 PM 6 Education PM 7 Evening Meal PM 8 R&R Evening Activity

100% of attendees from August 2019 who answered our survey would recommend the camp. When asked what the players enjoyed about the camp:

LOCATION Refectory Classroom Classroom/ Sports Hall 4G Pitch 4G Pitch Refectory

“Thought it was a great experience. Learnt lots from diet to fitness. Was buzzing about it through the week.” Sebastian

“Everything was enjoyed. In particular the structure of how the camp was ran. The training given to our son has proved valuable already.” Alfie Theaker

4G Pitch 4G Pitch Classroom Refectory

BOOK ONLINE leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps BOOK ON THE PHONE 0116 319 8888 (option 2)

5

MASTERCLASSES

LEICESTER TIGERS

R U O Y P O L E V

DE S L L I K S

Masterclasses at Welford Road Our Masterclasses at Welford Road are one day camps that offer position specific rugby training with specialist coaches who have often played or coached for Leicester Tigers themselves.

Masterclasses extras

A FREE allocated ticket to a Leicester Tigers home match A hot nutritious lunch Tigers drink bottle, t-shirt and ball. If multiple days are booked there will be alternatives included

Who is this camp for?

Masterclasses complement both the residential and core rugby camps with the chance to focus on one aspect of play.

Sessions are open to players in the current season U11s to U16s age groups.

The GIRLS ONLY Masterclass is part of our commitment to the girls’ game and it covers all of the game fundamentals.

It is open to players in the current season U11s – U18s age groups.

SPECIALIST COACHING

6

Masterclasses 2020 DATE

FOCUS

26-May Attack and Kicking Defence and Breakdown Set Piece and 28-May Forward Play 27-May

29-May Girls only

EARLY FULL BIRD PRICE £59

£69

£59

£69

£59

£69

£59

£69

TIME 9.30am - 3.30pm 9.30am - 3.30pm 9.30am - 3.30pm 9.30am - 3.30pm

MASTERCLASSES U11s – U16s

The Best Coaches Players and coaches that have hosted our Masterclasses in the past include:

START TIME

LEICESTER TIGERS MASTERCLASS

09:30 09:45 10:00 10:15 10:45 11:15 12:00 13:00 13:45 14:00

Registration AM 1 AM 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM 5 Lunch PM 1 PM 2 PM 3

15:00 15:30

PM 4 De-Registrations

Kit Allocation Prepare to Train (PTT)

Mathew Tait – Leicester Tigers and England Brett Deacon – Leicester Tigers Assistant Coach’ Dosser Smith – 300 games for Leicester Tigers and former Tigers Head Coach Scott Hamilton – Leicester Tigers and All Blacks Boris Stankovich – Leicester Tigers Scrum Coach Craig Newby – Leicester Tigers and All Blacks Jeremy Staunton – Leicester Tigers and Ireland

Technical Position Specific Session

Q&A / Signing Session PTT Rugby games - Focused on Masterclass chosen Cool Down / Review of the day

“Great coaching, good to get to play at Welford Road and great food. Jesse is a supporter of the Tigers but he always comes home saying they are the best camps he has attended! ” Jody Howell

BOOK ONLINE leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps BOOK ON THE PHONE 0116 319 8888 (option 2)

7

CORE RUGBY CAMPS

LEICESTER TIGERS

Y B G U R

S P M A C s 5 1

U s 9 U

Players – What can you expect at a Rugby Camp?

Our most popular holiday rugby camps are our full day camps, run over four or five days. Included in the camps are 4 hours of activities and coaching under the guidance of Leicester Tigers each day, a focus on fitness and rugby skills as well as the chance to improve fundamental movement skills over the course of the week.

All about contact From U9’s and above, we begin to introduce young players to the contact-based games and technical skill breakdowns within managed sessions, that we believe are important for each player to develop their own awareness, understanding and decision making abilities.

Exercises such as tackle techniques, wrestling techniques and a player’s bodyshape at the breakdown are important skills that introduce and prepare young players for contact, before implementing in game-based scenarios.

Structured Timetable Our professional coaches have put together a full week of activities designed to improve your child’s game and make them a better player.

FUN, ACTIVE AND ENJOYABLE

8

Themed Days

Each day will have a theme to work on including “Go Forward”, “Tempo”, “Attack Space”, “Get the Ball Back” and “Connection to the Ball”.

Train Like a Pro Led by our team of coaches, this course will see players Train like a Pro, making sure they are in the best space to learn and are prepared well for each activity.

Serious About Fun We’re also serious about fun, so we know that players will come away having had a great week with new friends and improved skills.

Season Dates The current season runs from September 1 2019 until August 31 2020, so players will remain in that age group for all rugby camps within that time.

AGES U9s – U15s

Typical Day

Overview Age Venue Times Food Curriculum

Progressional Rugby Skills Course. Designed to be fun and to help improve your game Current under 9s – under 15s See overleaf for your nearest or visit www.leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps 4 or 5 day course Nutritious hot lunch provided every day (see camp list for exceptions)

Full coaching throughout the day 9.30am – 3.30pm Coaching All coaches RFU level 2 and above, DBS and Safety checked, first aid trained, physio at every camp Match Ticket Free junior match ticket to an allocated home game Extras Rugby ball, t-shirt and water bottle

09:45 Preview - Fit to Train Ensuring that the players are OK to train and discussion around what we will be covering each day.

10:00 and 13:45 Prepare to Train (PTT) More than a generic warm up this is designed to activate the specific muscle groups needed for the planned activity we are undertaking.

10:15 – 11:15 Strength and Conditioning (S&C - Body weight exercises) Looking at functional movement skills. Teaching the players the correct form and range of movement whilst working with only their body weight and that of others.

10:15 – 11:15 Rugby Skills (Technical/Tactical/Handling) Looking at technical skills such as lineout throwing, kicking, highball work.

11:15 – 12:00 Education (Recovery, Hydration, Nutrition, Analysis) An interactive education session looking at a different topic each day aligned to the professional game.

13:00 Lunchtime Activity A different lunchtime activity each day designed to build teamwork and communication skills.

14:00 Rugby Games (Games Based) Technical skills and problem solving.

15:00 Cool Down / Review of the day Functional Movement and Stretching combined with a review of all things covered during the day.

15:00 Presentations This is the final afternoon of the week, where feedback and presentations are given to camp attendees, parents are welcome to attend.

BOOK ONLINE leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps BOOK ON THE PHONE 0116 319 8888 (option 2)

9

FOCUS ON COACHES

LEICESTER TIGERS

T S I L A I C E P S R U O

S E H C A O C

EXPERIENCED COACHES

We have top grade coaches from different levels of the sport, as well as professional coaches and educators who bring with them knowledge and experience as well as the latest techniques. All Tigers rugby camp coaches meet the highest standards across child welfare and coaching qualifications.

These include enhanced DBS clearances, minimum RFU Level 2 coaching, first aid and concussion awareness qualifications as well as Premiership Rugby minimum standards Level 3 which focuses on player wellbeing and safeguarding.

Glenn Gelderbloom is a South African born former Leicester Tigers player who played in two Heineken Cup finals for Leicester Tigers in 2001 and 2002 and went on to play 74 games between 2000 and 2004 for Leicester during which time he played in two Premiership title winning campaigns.

Prior to joining Leicester Tigers he played for Western Province in the Currie Cup, debuting in 1991, before moving to the Border Bulldogs in 1993 where he made over 100 appearances and captained them in their famous victory over Wales in 1998. After playing for Tigers Gelderbloom joined Plymouth Albion as a player-coach before returning to Leicester as an academy coach and also teaching at nearby Oakham School.

BUY EARLY FOR THE BEST PRICES

10

Ian “Dosser” Smith is a true Leicester Tigers legend having made 331 first team appearances as a player. He played for, captained and coached the Leicester Tigers 1st XV including five John Player Cup Finals of which three were won, and scored a total of 67 tries. Dosser is still very much involved in our player pathway coaching as well as being involved at Oakham School.

Tosh Askew has taken the English under 19’s to a grand slam victory in 2005 and the semi-final place in the world cup.

A world renowned coach who coached in the Leicester Tigers Academy for a number of years coaching many of our current 1st team players whilst they were coming through our academy.

He currently coaches at our Global Partner Club, Colorno in the Italian Premiership and joins us during the off season to develop players and coaches alike on our rugby camps.

FIND A RUGBY CAMP

A D N I F

P M A C WE HAVE A CAMP NEAR YOU VENUE

POSTCODE

DATES

EARLY BIRD FULL RRICE DAYS TIME

Stafford RUFC Stafford RUFC TAG Leicester Forest RFC Leicester Forest RFC TAG Loughborough Grammar School - no lunch provided Loughborough Grammar School TAG West Norfolk RFC West Norfolk RFC TAG Ilkeston RUFC - packed lunch provided Ilkeston RUFC TAG Newcastle-under-Lyme School - no lunch provided Newcastle-under-Lyme School TAG Kesteven RFC Kesteven RFC Girls camp Kesteven RFC TAG Scarborough RFC Scarborough RFC TAG Shipston on Stour RFC Shipston on Stour RFC Girls camp Shipston on Stour RFC TAG Lichfield RUFC Lichfield RUFC TAG Stamford School Stamford School TAG Ratcliffe College Ratcliffe College TAG Vipers RFC Vipers RFC TAG Woodbridge RFC Woodbridge RFC TAG Market Harborough RFC Market Harborough RFC Girls camp Market Harborough RFC TAG Trent College Trent College TAG St Hugh's School St Hugh's School TAG

ST16 2TT ST16 2TT LE3 3PJ LE3 3PJ LE11 2DU LE11 2DU PE30 3RJ PE30 3RJ DE7 4AZ DE7 4AZ ST5 1DB ST5 1DB NG33 5AA NG33 5AA NG33 5AA YO13 0NL YO13 0NL CV36 4BH CV36 4BH CV36 4BH WS14 9JE WS14 9JE PE9 2BQ PE9 2BQ LE7 4SG LE7 4SG LE8 6DA LE8 6DA IP12 2PP IP12 2PP LE16 9HF LE16 9HF LE16 9HF NG10 4AD NG10 4AD LN10 6TQ LN10 6TQ

17-21 February 17-19 February 17-21 February 17-19 February 6-9 April 6-8 April 6-9 April 6-8 April 26-29 May 26-28 May 26-29 May 26-28 May 26-29 May 26-29 May 26-28 May 20-24 July 20-22 July 27-31 July 27-31 July 27-29 July 27-31 July 27-29 July 27-31 July 27-29 July 3-7 August 3-5 August 10-14 August 10-12 August 10-14 August 10-12 August 17-21 August 17-21 August 17-19 August 17-21 August 17-19 August 24-28 August 24-26 August

£140 £40 £140 £40 £110 £50 £130 £40 £130 £50 £110 £50 N/A N/A N/A £140 £40 £150 £150 £50 £150 £50 £150 £50 N/A N/A £150 £50 £150 £50 £150 £150 £50 £150 £50 £150 £50

BOOK ONLINE leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps BOOK ON THE PHONE 0116 319 8888 (option 2)

£160 £60 £160 £60 £120 £60 £140 £60 £140 £60 £120 £60 £130 £130 £50 £160 £60 £160 £160 £60 £160 £60 £160 £60 £160 £60 £160 £60 £160 £60 £160 £160 £60 £160 £60 £160 £60

5 3 5 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 5 3 5 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 5 3 5 3 5 3

9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 12.30pm

11

TAG RUGBY CAMPS

LEICESTER TIGERS

Y B G U R G A T

S P M

A C s 8

U U7s

Players – What can you expect at a TAG Rugby Camp?

TAG Rugby is open to all players in the age category, boys and girls play TAG together.

It’s lots of fun, action packed and a great chance to meet new friends and be active. TAG Rugby is a fantastic introduction to the game of rugby and really helps increase fitness due to its fast pace. It’s a fun, fast-moving, non-contact game, ideal for all children.

The Leicester Tigers TAG camp not only focuses on playing the game, it also includes fitness, agility and the general etiquette of the game of rugby.

TAG players receive: Camp T-shirt Tigers Water Bottle Rugby Ball FREE Junior match ticket for an allocated home game Food not included

FUN, ACTIVE AND ENJOYABLE

12

Who goes on TAG Rugby Camps?

TAG camps attract boys and girls from all walks of life, some have tried TAG before and some are new to rugby.

TAG camps are open to players in the current season U7s and U8s age groups, current school years 2 and 3.

They will remain in those age groups from September 1 2019 until August 31 2020.

BENEFITS TO PLAYERS

Benefits for my young player?

Enjoyment Playing rugby is great fun!

Overview

Learn the basic skills with lots of fun, activity and friendship Ages Current season U7’s to U8’s Times 3 mornings from 9.30am - 12.30pm Venues Camps run across the country – see page 11 Coaching All coaches RFU level 2 and above, DBS and Safety checked, first aid trained, physio at every camp Match Ticket Free junior match ticket to an allocated home game Extras Rugby ball, t-shirt and water bottle. Food is not included on a TAG camp.

Teamwork Rugby involves players working together to succeed and develops their communication skills.

Discipline Rugby requires control and self-discipline

Sportsmanship Rugby teaches you to win and lose in the right way.

Respect Players show respect in all aspects of their personal and rugby lives.

These values will benefit your child throughout their education, and beyond!

BOOK ONLINE leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps BOOK ON THE PHONE 0116 319 8888 (option 2)

13

FAQS

LEICESTER TIGERS

Y L T N E U Q E FR

D E K S A QUESTIONS FAQ’s

What about contact?

From U9’s and above, we begin to introduce young players to the contact-based games and technical skill breakdowns within managed sessions, that we believe are important for each player to develop their own awareness, understanding and decision making abilities. Exercises such as tackle techniques, wrestling techniques and a player’s bodyshape at the breakdown are important skills that introduce and prepare young players for contact, before implementing in game-based scenarios.

What is a Rugby Camp?

The week is pre-designed by our professional coaches so the players can experience an environment which is similar to a professional player environment, not only playing rugby but learning the extended topics around the sport.

See page 8 and 9 for breakdown.

Who goes on your Rugby Camps?

Rugby camps attract boys and girls from all walks of life, some with playing experience, some have never played.

FUN, ACTIVE AND ENJOYABLE

14

Where do I drop off and pick up my child?

Look out for the Tigers camps banner outside the venue.

When you arrive there will be signs for the registration desk.

What time should I drop off/pick up my child at a camp?

TAG 9:30am – 12:30pm Full 9:30am – 3:30pm Please ensure your child is handed over and registered to one of our coaches at the camp, before you leave. Please make collection prompt. Our coaches take no responsibility for children outside of these hours.

FAQs

What about First Aid and Welfare

Safety is our top priority and all of our camps have designated first aiders who are present throughout the day.

Will you provide lunch for my child?

Full day camps – hot lunch is normally provided, please see individual camp for details.

TAG camps – no lunch is provided.

Please let us know any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

What should my child wear?

Parents are requested to provide relevant medical history or details regarding any previous injuries upon booking to ensure our first aiders are as best informed as possible. We also have a dedicated welfare officer at each camp to ensure the quality of our Tigers Rugby Camps and childcare is maintained at the highest level.

What about a FREE junior match ticket?

Look out for your email following your camp which will contain details about your free junior allocated ticket.

Rugby kit, including waterproofs and a change of kit, gum shield, trainers and boots.

Will you provide drinks and snacks?

Water will be provided to refill water bottles. Children can bring their own healthy snacks and other drinks.

What about safety?

Your child’s welfare, and safeguarding are at the forefront of the camps delivery. You can be assured your child is in capable hands, all of our coaches are DBS cleared. There is also a sign in and sign out system, no child can leave the camp without being signed out by a parent or previously agreed adult.

BOOK ONLINE leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps BOOK ON THE PHONE 0116 319 8888 (option 2)

15

WHAT YOU SAY! “Excellent week, my son learns so much in a week and is prepared for the season ahead, which shows in his playing and teamwork when the new season begins.”

“I cannot walk into my house without him tackling me, really pleased with his progress as the smallest, youngest player in his age group.”

“Euan really enjoyed everything about the camp. The coaches were knowledgeable, friendly and above all enthusiastic about him and his progress.“

“It’s the second camp Sam has attended. They are seriously well organised, the venue is fab, the coaching staff are brilliant with the kids and he has thoroughly enjoyed both camps. We would not hesitate booking another.”

“Excellent week, really enjoyed it and made new friends from other clubs.”

BOOK ONLINE leicestertigers.com/rugbycamps BOOK ON THE PHONE 0116 319 8888 (option 2)

“New techniques, encouragement, made it fun and made new friends from other clubs.”

“We found it a fantastic experience for a young rugby player. The coaches and the facilities were excellent.

The Tiger values put over by all the coaches and staff were excellent and we wouldn’t hesitate in coming again.”

“Loved coaching from professionals. Loved Leicester Tigers branding everywhere, enjoyed player meet and greet.”

“Daniel loved everything about the camp. There were no negatives at all... Apart from it having to end the Friday :)”

“Fantastic coaching that was fun and of the highest quality. Learning new skills/improving on old ones and meeting Ben White!”