New Rugby Academy at WNSC

Oswestry, United Kingdom, January 31, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) is pleased to announce that a new Rugby Academy will start in September this year at WNSC’s Walford Campus, the new Academy is being held in partnership with Oswestry Rugby Club. For students who enjoy playing rugby and want to develop their rugby skills whilst studying their chosen course, this new Academy will be ideal.

The Rugby Academy will give students the opportunity to train with fully qualified RFU Coaches two to three times a week in sessions built around their course timetable; there is also the opportunity to use Oswestry Rugby Club’s floodlit training, match and club facilities. Students in the Academy will take part in weekly matches in the West Midlands College League, free transport to those matches will be provided. There are many benefits open to students taking part in the Academy, students will be provided with training and playing kits and residential accommodation will be available.

The Academy fits with the following curriculum timetables; Agriculture, A Levels, Sport, Uniformed Services and Countryside Management.

There are progression routes into first team rugby. Dan Stevens, WNSC Head of Sport commented "The New Rugby Academy in partnership with Oswestry Rugby Club, is an outstanding opportunity for aspiring young rugby players to obtain an academic qualification whilst developing their technical, tactical, physical and psychological credentials in rugby. In a year when England host the World Cup in the Autumn there is no better time to use the arrival of top class rugby stars to inspire a fresh generation of talent.’ Dan added ‘Students will combine a specialised training programme and matches with their academic studies and I would strongly recommend anyone interested to apply via the College website or attend our upcoming open events on 7th February at the Walford Campus and 11th February at the Oswestry Campus."

You can apply for the Academy with WNSC/Oswestry Rugby Club Rugby by contacting Dan Stevens, WNSC Head of Sport, by email at d.stevens@wnsc.ac.uk and by calling 01691 688084 or Reception at WNSC’s Oswestry Campus on 01691 688000.