After School Tag Rugby Clubs
Our After School Tag Rugby Programme is now bigger and better for 2012
Our programme has been designed to develop your child's physical, psychological and social skills, as well as encouraging rugby-specific and athletic skills such as agility, balance, coordination, speed, passing, catching and evasion. The success, popularity and growth of our After School Clubs across our community demonstrates the quality of our programme and the coaches who work hard to consistently deliver to high quality standards.
Delivered as part of the Grassroots Rugby and Education Pillars of Activity of the London Wasps Community Foundation
What is Tag Rugby? Tag Rugby is a game played by teams of seven players. Each player wears a belt that has two velcro tags attached to it. The defenders have to pull one of the velcro tags from the ball-carrying attacking player, to force the player to pass the ball. The game is fast and exciting and develops the players’ agility, balance & coordination while focusing on the FUNdamental core skills of non-contact rugby.
How do the children develop? Experienced players and new players to the game are challenged and rewarded alike by our experienced coaching staff in a safe, active, purposeful and enjoyable player-centred environment. The programme delivery incorporates the London Wasps Community Foundation Grassroots Pillar of Activity main development themes for young people, while promoting the Rugby Football Union’s Core Values:
- Physical development - using healthy, enjoyable exercise
- Skill development - helping children improve performance levels
- Social development - using team games, co-operative skills and fair play
- Mental development - establishing and reinforcing confidence and self esteem
TEAMWORK – RESPECT – ENJOYMENT – DISCIPLINE – SPORTSMANSHIP
Each week a new theme of skills was focused on to develop the players in to full Tag Rugby by week 5. The sessions followed the London Wasps TAG-ME model:
- Tagging and Defence Skills
- Agility, Balance, Co-ordination and Speed
- Game Understanding and Decision-Making
- Mental skills, Tactical appreciation and Teamwork development
- Enjoyable exercise in a fun and rewarding environment
| School | Start Date | Cost | School Year Groups | Booking Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander First School | 13th June 2012 | £17.50 + £2.50 booking fee | Years 1 & 2 | Click here |
| Bledlow Ridge School | 14th June 2012 | £17.50 + £2.50 booking fee | Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 | Click here |
| Haddenham Community Junior School | 12th June 2012 | £17.50 + £2.50 booking fee | Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 | Click here |
| Lee Common CE Infant School | 19th June 2012 | £17.50 + £2.50 booking fee | Years 1 & 2 | Click here |
| Shiplake CE Primary School | 18th June 2012 | £17.50 + £2.50 booking fee | Years 1 & 2 | Click here |
To find out more, or to book an After School Tag Rugby Club for your school, please email Ben Smiley or contact the Community Team on 01494 531122.
