Converted Try (Rugby camp)

Level of play at the rugby camp

Two groups will be formed in line with the level of play.
All participants share daily activities and additional events; only rugby programmes are adapted to each of the groups.
- Beginner’s level, progress for youngsters who are starting out or have little experience in rugby.
- Competition level for youngsters who are licensed members of clubs or schools for at least one whole season and who follow club training sessions.

Objectives

Enabling 10 to 15 year olds to play rugby and make progress.
Improve technical knowledge, learn about or develop positioning within team organisation.
Favour values such as respect (partners and competitors), rules, game play, solidarity; courage and living as part of a group.

Learning content

- Individual technique, kicking and handling.
- Attack and defence tactics, learning how to go to ground with the ball, contact-free play… 
- Session warm ups, post-match recovery.
- End of session: team tactics, inspired by formations of major teams..
- Focussed attack, defensive organisation, quick counter attack...
- Major events, series of particular situations.

Camp overview

At the end of the camp, a written report will be issued to each young player to outline the progress achieved and areas for improvement.

Related sports activities are an excellent complement to the rugby camp.