Rugby Academy

At Ivybridge Community College Rugby Academy we believe in the English Rugby Football Union’s core values of Team Work, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship.

 

We believe that our young players are at their most effective when they work closely as a team with others, and that respect is the bedrock of the Rugby Academy.  Students are encouraged to show respect to anyone they encounter both on and off the pitch.  We believe enjoyment does not come only from winning, it is a result of developing a passion for the game, working hard, improving skills, spending time with friends and bettering oneself regardless of whether you win or lose.  Discipline is an important part of this, helping develop our students’ characters, resulting in stronger, fitter and more successful players.  Win, lose or draw, our students are encouraged to show exemplary sportsmanship, congratulate and shake the hand of their opponent.

 

Rugby Academy Structure

 

 

Benefits

The benefits of playing Rugby is that each individual with be able to work on their physical, social, and mental skills, which will enable them to gain in confidence and take their learning forward to Senior Rugby and adult life.  It promotes teamwork, allows the participants to make mistakes and learn ways to fix them, and it boosts confidence of individuals in and around different people and situations, in Rugby and away from it.

 

What is required to be an Elite Squad member?

• Be performing at an external club in their first team
• Be attending after College clubs regularly
• Be a role model and set an example for the players/students around you
• Be able to adapt to change and give the best version of yourself
• Meet the standards and expectations that are require within the sports academy structure

 

Senior Rugby Squad

Senior Rugby, for students in Years 11, 12 and 13, has returned to Ivybridge Community College.  It receives support in the timetable and has strong ambitions to become a destination for those who wish to develop their Rugby to a high level.  This includes those who are considering professional careers as Rugby players.                                                                                                                      

 

Senior Rugby centres on training like a professional and becoming a well-rounded athlete, combined with a strong academic focus.  Students are given the opportunity to succeed in both areas, thanks to a disciplined and supportive environment.  The team competes against the top schools in the country in the national Schools’ Rugby league.

External Links

 

Name of Club	Address	Telephone Number	Email Address
Plymouth Albion	Plymouth    PL1 4NE	01752 565064	Max Venables Max@plymouthalbion.com
Ivybridge Rugby Football Club	Ivybridge    PL21 0LR	01752 894392	www.pitchero.com
Exeter Chiefs	Exeter          EX2 7NN	01392 890890	Rob Gibson                                                    robgibson@exeterchiefs.co.uk
Taunton Titans RFC	Taunton        TA2 8BU	01823 336363	rugby@tauntonrfc.co.uk

Overview of Rugby Elite Squad Training

Students will experience a full-time Rugby programme during their PE lessons.  This will comprise:

• 1 x Core PE lesson
• 1 x Strength and Conditioning Session
• 1 or 2 Specific Sports Academy training sessions

 

Term	Year 7	Year 8	Year 9	Year 10	Year 11
1	HFW	HFW	HFW	HFW	HFW
2	Rugby/ Football	Rugby/ Football	Rugby/ Football	Rugby/ Football	Rugby/      Football
3	Striking and Fielding	Striking and Fielding	Tennis	Tennis	Tennis
3	Athletics	Athletics	Striking and Fielding	Striking and Fielding	Striking and Fielding
	Academy  Sport	Academy  Sport	Academy  Sport	Academy  Sport	Academy Sport
	Strength and Conditioning	Strength and Conditioning	Strength and Conditioning	Strength and Conditioning	Strength and Conditioning