Rugby summer camp

The demand from both children and parents after the July Camp was testimony to the quality of the program that was delivered by City of Derry Head Coach Bevan Lynch and his fellow coaches. The upcoming Camp will be for both 6-13s and 14-19 year olds and cost 70 per child, 50 for second child, children are asked to bring packed lunches.

The July Camp was a huge success with close on 40 youngsters from the city taking the opportunity to hone their rugby skills before the upcoming 2010-2011 season.

Bevan Lynch who is also a physical education teacher was joined by fellow New Zealand countryman and physical education teacher, Haisley Robson. The other coaches were City of Derry Under 15 Coach Nathan Deeney and 1st XV and Ulster Junior halfback Andrew Semple.

The camp was attended by 6-13 year olds and a varied and action packed week was delivered for these aspiring players.

Lynch highlighted: “The camp resulted because of parental requests for a camp which focused on rugby skills and in particularly contact skills. Haisley and I sat down and designed a programme tailored to developmental needs of children and also the core skills needed to enjoy rugby safely.

“With the excellent indoor and outdoor facilities at Lisneal College we also had the opportunity to expose children to other sports that skills can be transferred back to rugby.

“Each child not only looked like they thoroughly enjoyed the weeks activities but they also were sent home with some homework. Each child was appraised during the week in both fitness, functional movement and rugby skills.

“The report was something for parents and children to work on over the summer. We found the tests really interesting and it will certainly help us identify talented players at a younger age in the club.”

Lynch added: “Obviously this camp has been great fun for everyone involved and these young lads will be our salesmen. I would like to thank the boys who were a tremendous bunch and the parents for investing in an initiative that will see the club gain financially.”