College of West Anglia Rugby Academy 2011-2012

What is the Academy all about?• The College of West Anglia Rugby Academy is

here to help you...– Develop as a Rugby Player– Gain a recognised Qualification which can lead you onto higher

education or employment– Develop you towards a career in rugby, be it Playing, Coaching,

Refereeing, Fitness Coaching, Working for the RFU, etc.– Learn from top level coaching, teaching and support using the

latest technology and best facilities– Play at the very best college level for your age group and give

you the opportunity to win representative honours

Develop as a Rugby Player.

• Specialist Rugby Coaching

• Free Gym Access all year round

• Sports Nutrition, Psychology and Sports Science Support

• Individual Fitness Training Plans

• Career Development Support

• Outlets to play at local, regional and National Levels

Gain a recognised Qualification which can lead you onto higher education or into employment.

• Select a course from entry level to level 3 to suit your academic ability and career aspirations.

• As well as your main course you will have the opportunity to gain additional awards and qualifications in coaching, officiating and fitness instructing.

Develop you towards a career in rugby, be it Playing, Coaching, Refereeing, Fitness Coaching, Working for the

RFU, etc.

We will give you the opportunity to gain additional awards such as...• Coaching Qualifications• Refereeing Qualification• Fitness Instructing

And to develop these skills in practical situations...• Primary School Coaching• Local Rugby Tournaments• Volunteer for the RFU• College Rugby Projects

Learn from top level coaching, teaching and support using the latest technology and best facilities.

At the college we have access to the very best facilities. For example...

• Purpose built Rugby Pitch and training area.• 3G Sports Pitch• 8 Court Indoor Sports Hall. • Fitness Suite with the very best equipment

including Life Fitness CV and Hammer Strength Resistance

• New Sports Science Lab.• Dartfish Video Performance Analysis Technology • Smart Speed Fitness Testing and Training

System

Play at the very best level for your age group and give you the opportunity to win representative honours.

Ross Paton – National Trials 2010/11

Craig Edwards – National Trials 2010/11

National Daily Mail Cup - British Colleges League – British Colleges Cup – British Colleges 10’s Tournament

- Norfolk Schools Cup – Local and National Tens Tournaments – Beach Rugby – 7’s

What Now?• Interested?

• Fill out a form and give it to Simon or one of the players BEFORE you leave.

• Any questions?• If you have any other thoughts, come and see

me.• Be part of the future of Rugby in West Anglia.

Simon Leader – Head of Rugbysleader@col-westanglia.ac.uk

01553 815485