Courses For Schools


Go Try Rugby have developed a range of coaching
courses, structured to meet the needs of all key
stage 1 and 2 age groups. All the courses feature
Go Try Rugby’s lovable mascot ‘Boot the Ball’ and
rewards are provided for each child that completes a 6 week course


mini boots

Key Stage 1 (5-7 years)
Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Courses available
Key Skills
These courses focus on how to travel with, send and receive a ball. The children are encouraged to practice and develop these skills for simple and invasive type games. During the sessions they will play simple, competitive invasion-type games using simple tactics for attacking and defending.
Rewards for all children taking part - see below

junior boots

Key Stage 2 (7-8 years)
Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Courses available
Key Skills
These courses build on all the principles of Mini Boots. The children will create and play competitive and invasion games within small teams. They will be encouraged to use skills and tactics they have learnt and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending. During the course they will learn to work with others to keep the game going.
Rewards for all children taking part - see below

academy boots

Key Stage 2 (8-11 years)
Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Courses available
Key Skills
Academy Boots will build and develop the skills of both Mini and Junior Boots. The children will create and play competitive and invasion games within small teams. They will be encouraged to use skills and tactics they have learnt and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending. During the course they will learn to work with others to keep the game going.
Rewards for all children taking part - see below


Duration

The duration of all our standard courses listed above is 6 x 1 hour sessions, however we can tailor our courses to your specific needs.

Rewards for all

There will be an awards ceremony at the end of each course. All children completing one of our six-week courses will receive a course certificate and promotional rugby tickets for local matches. Pupils who complete all three Mini, Junior and Academy Boot courses will receive a T-shirt and an exclusive "Boot the Ball".

Activities

All courses contain the following activities tailored towards a specific age group

Rugby Skills & drills –promotes hand eye co-ordination
SAQ – Co-ordinating movement and improving footwork
Evaluation & running skills – avoiding contact and developing athletic running skills
Team play and tag rugby
Encouraging sportsmanship

Benefits to the school

The benefits to the school are massive, bringing team spirit and sportsmanship. Developing physical and social awareness in a safe environment. Enabling teachers to concentrate on other duties. Sessions can be done during or after school hours. Go Try Rugby will provide all the equipment

Benefits to the pupil

Developing life skills, promoting teamwork, introducing technique and encouraging fun. Using the APES terminology. Active. Purposeful. Enjoyable. Sports

Services for your School


During School Time

 While teachers are on PPA time the Go Try Rugby coaching staff can come into your school and deliver rugby coaching.

Breakfast clubs

At Go Try Rugby breakfast club is a very good way to start the day! Children will have 35 – 45 minutes of exercise in one of the chosen skills and drills, and time to eat breakfast.

Lunchtime clubs

Go Try Rugby lunchtime club is the same as Go Try Rugby breakfast club but tailored to the individual school in terms of time and length of the session.

After-school clubs

Go Try Rugby can provide their Rugby coaching sessions within your afterschool club setting, providing girls and boys with and opportunity to learn new skills and take part in a formal exercise program.