Dear Parent/Guardian,
Thank you for booking onto our summer ‘Base Camp’ At our next TOTUM Rugby Camp, we're taking inspiration from the world's highest peak Everest
Why Everest?
Because just like climbing the mountain, pursuing greatness in sport and life demands preparation, resilience, and courage
We’re building our sessions around the challenges faced at high altitude and the lessons they teach us about performance and wellbeing:
Breathwork – When oxygen is scarce, every breath matters. We'll explore how breathing can regulate performance under pressure.
Performing under pressure – Like a dark, cold night on the mountain, pushing through adversity is where character is revealed.
Physical wellbeing – You wouldn’t attempt Everest without training. Likewise, we’ll focus on being ready for the journey strong, mobile, and mentally prepared.
Purpose – No one climbs Everest by accident. We’ll help players explore what drives them, what keeps them going when the path gets steep, and how to connect their sport to something bigger
Doing great things is tough – And that’s the point. The best journeys are the hardest, and they bring out the best in us
This camp isn’t just about rugby It’s a chance to reconnect, recharge, and rediscover what you're capable of. To climb your own mountain with support, challenge, and purpose. And where better to start than Base Camp...
Within this pack you will find everything you need to prepare for base camp.
REPORT TO BASE CAMP
When: 4 - 8 August th th
Location:
The Greenyards, High St, Melrose TD6 9SA
Drop Off:
09:00 - 09:30
Walk your child across the road at the safety crossing and register in our tent with Stefan Rooney. If you need to discuss any Medical conditions on Day 1 – please come discuss with Stefan Rooney.
Pick Up: 15:30
Please pick up your child from the tent and check out with Stefan Rooney. Coaches will be on hand to speak to any parents. Players aged 16 are ok to make their own travel arrangements
Other:
Any delays, illness or injuries - Please call Stefan Rooney: 07778664802
Location:
Drop Off/Pick Up: The Greenyards, High St, Melrose TD6 9SA
Training Grounds: Abbey Road Pitches
WHAT DO I NEED FOR THE CLIMB?
Kit Bag:
Note Book & Pen (Daily Goal setting/Review)
Rugby Kit
Rugby Boots
Mouth guard
Water bottle (marked with name)
Packed Lunch & Snacks
Trainers
Tracksuit
Wet & Warm weather clothing
Food:
Packed Lunch
Plenty of Snacks - to fuel a whole day of activity
Refillable Water Bottle
We would highly recommend players don’t turn up with brand new boots – it’s vital for boots to be worn in before arriving as we have witnessed sore blisters in the past
We operate a Nut Free policy. The following items should not be brought in: Packs of nuts. Peanut butter or Nutella sandwiches. Fruit and cereal bars that contain nuts. Chocolate bars or sweets that contain nuts. We appreciate your support in maintaining a safe environment for all athletes.
Medication:
Parents are responsible for full disclosure of any health condition, or any other issue, which could affect their child during the camp.Please label any medications clearly with your child’s name and full instructions and pass to camp staff on Day 1. (Drop off). If your child uses an inhaler/EpiPen they may retain this themselves but it should be clearly labelled and highlighted to Staff.
If you need to discuss any Medical conditions on Day 1 – please check in with Stefan Rooney. We will be situated in the tent.
RESPECT THE MOUNTAIN
Code of Conduct:
All athletes are expected to follow the Code of Conduct for the camps:
‘Respect the other participants and all staff and show courtesy and good manners at all times; be as caring and considerate in dealings with others as they would wish others to be towards them; show respect for the School facilities and the property of others; and take care not to disturb others by unnecessary noisy or rowdy behaviour.’
Safety and Staffing
The camp leader is Roddy Deans (07999082537) and should you need to contact him during the camp.
Please note that there is no locker storage for keeping personal valuables and we take no responsibility for breakages or loss. The safeguarding of all participants is of our paramount importance. All our activity camps are led and supervised by experienced qualified staff. Every member of staff has been checked through Disclosure Scotland to ensure your child’s safety. Qualified first-aiders are on hand at all times. The local doctors’ surgery is based at Neidpath in close proximity to the pitches.
All training is provided under strict professional supervision. Totum and its employees undertaking training are not liable for injury due to misadventure on the part of the participant.
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