Girlguiding’s research shows girls think they don't have the same opportunities to try sport. So, we're working with England Rugby to provide opportunities to try rugby! You don’t need any experience to join in with this event as England Rugby coaches will be there to teach us the basics and guide us through fun activities.
From learning rugby basics, to meeting inspirational female coaches - Girlguiding members will have the opportunity to ask all the questions they might have about rugby and learn what being part of a rugby team is really like!
Who:
Guides and Brownies and their leaders. All activities have been aimed at girls aged 11-12 but all Guides and Brownies are welcome.
What:
Giving Brownies and Guides the opportunity to try rugby and learn a little about the game.
Where:
The Old Reigatian Rugby Club, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8JX.
Timings:
Roughly 10am – 3pm (including 1 hour break for lunch), but will be confirmed at a later date.
FAQs
How to get there:
By train: The rugby club is 16 minutes walk from Reigate train station. Reigate has good train links to London Victoria, Guildford, and Gatwick. Redhill is just 5 mins from Reigate by train, and from there you’ll find good links to Tonbridge, Horsham, London Bridge, St Pancras, East Croydon and more.
By car: 10min drive from M25 junction 8. There is parking available at the club for up to 200 cars. Details on additional parking can be found on the club website. https://www.oldreigatianrfc.com/contact/
Accessibility:
Old Reigation Rugby Club is an accessible venue, however access to the pitches might be impacted by particularly wet weather. Please contact the partnerships team via partnerships@girlguiding.org.uk if any young member or adult volunteer has any access requirements to ensure there is suitable support or equipment provided.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are free for this event.
Do leaders need to attend?
Leaders are required to attend with their units please. Leaders will stay with girls the whole day throughout all the activities and lunch etc. England Rugby coaches will lead on activities for everyone to join in with! Usual ratios apply.
Can young leaders and brownie helpers attend?
Young leaders and brownie helpers are welcome to join us! They can either have a go at the activities or take more of a leadership role within their unit/group. Please be aware that the activities have been particularly designed for girls aged 11-12 years old.
Food and drink:
Each individual will need to bring a packed lunch and water bottle for the day. There will not be food provided. Please let us know of any severe allergies when booking.
How does the booking process work?
The group should register as one booking using Eventbrite. Please inform us when booking of any additional needs of the group that the event team will need to know, including access requirements, severe allergies or behavioural needs.
Bookings will close at midday on Monday 4 April. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. If the event is oversubscribed, a waiting list will be operated.
First aid:
As an accredited club Old Reigation will have first aid provisions including first aid trained personnel, a full first aid kit and a defibrillator. Please ensure you have sufficient first aid provisions for travel and for any specific health needs for individuals in your group.
Risk assessments:
Old Reigation rugby club will provide a full venue risk assessment shortly to support with risk assessment planning. England Rugby will provide details of all planned activities in advance of the event. However, all activities will be delivered by qualified coaches. This event will not include contact elements due to the age and experience of individuals.
Any other questions:
For any other concerns please contact the partnerships team via partnerships@girlguiding.org.uk