Gloucester Rugby Community Connection - A great Connection
The Community Connection scheme formally partners schools and clubs with Gloucester Rugby. It is an affiliation programme providing benefits to both parties.
Organisations joining the Connection scheme receive support from Gloucester Rugby Community Department by offering practical assistance and resources.
Benefits include:
• An association with your local Premiership Club
• Links from our official website to the school or club website
• Priority booking for match day activities, coaching and educational programmes
• Match ticket purchasing at discounted rates and CASH CONVERSION
• Opportunity to host a Premiership Rugby Camp at the School or club
• Access to Gloucester Rugby players for coaching, festivals and tournaments or charitable events
• Receive regular updates via the monthly Gloucester Rugby e-zine.
Feedback from the 2010/11 Season:-
"The children got to take part in an intensive and active training session with the Gloucester coaching staff before watching Gloucester v Saracens."
"All of our pupils had an amazing time at Kingsholm thanks to the friendly welcome and hospitality of the Gloucester Rugby Community Team."
Clare Blackmore - St Lawrence's Primary
"Throughout the second 6 week spring term we studied Gloucester Rugby as a topic, deciding on 4 main themes within their learning: DT, Science, Maths, and Literacy."
"Gloucester Rugby invited us out for a morning's tour as well as an introductory coaching session to the sport. The children then attended a Jewson Matchday experience at Kingsholm."
"This is something that will live long into the memories of our children here at Abbeymead."
"At half time we were even paraded around the pitch! As I said, the community team provided a day that will be remembered by our children forever."
"We couldn't have asked for anymore."
"The year 6 team at Abbeymead can express nothing but thanks to the Gloucester Rugby Community Department for the opportunities and experiences they provided throughout the 6 week term. We look forward to doing it all again next year."
Jon Moss - Yr 6 Teacher Abbeymead Primary
"As part of the Connection scheme, the school has received various benefits that have been of great value to the school including children and parents. This has included weekly coaching and a tournament which the children were able to work towards."
"The tournaments were well organised and was a fantastic opportunity for the children to play at Gloucester's home ground."
"Parents were invited to join a coaching session with the children and this was enjoyed by all."
"The coaches delivering the sessions know exactly how to pass on their skills to the children."
"Another benefit was having a first team player and several Academy players assist with the sessions."
"Children have been invited to various match day activities and even got to parade on the pitch at half time."
"The main benefit to the parents is the hugely discounted tickets which the parents at our school have taken full advantage of. Not only have the parents benefitted from this but the so has the school via the Cash Back programme".
"The fantastic team in the Community Department have been friendly, organised and this scheme has been of great value to the school. We will definitely be involved next year as it was well worth it!"
Hannah Tyas - Liaison officer Longney Primary
"The Gloucester Rugby Connection Scheme is a fantastic way to bring together the grass routes aspect of the game, and the professional. For example, last season we had Lesley Vainikolo do our presentation evening, and this season we had Freddie Burns. What other high profile sport do you know, that can deliver this sort of interaction between two clubs on the complete opposite ends of the professional scale."
"At grass routes level, there's always a shortage of money, but for just £100 you can get so much. Take advantage of the whole scheme and reap the benefits. A signed shirt and a ball make's a great auction or raffle prize, or just put them on display in your club. Discounted tickets and the Cash Conversion Scheme is just another helping hand from Gloucester Rugby."
"You don't have to find anything out yourself. With the Ezine updates and weekly Emails from Helen, you and your club will never miss out. There's so much to gain, for so little expense."
"Rugby isn't just a sport, it's a community, and thanks to Community Connection Scheme, Bromyard R.F.C is associated with one of the most successful brands in Rugby Union."
"Thank You Gloucester Rugby"
Jimmy Dinshaw - Chairman & Head Coach
"It was great for the Gloucester players to come and give their time to encourage the children at Hereford RFC and give them something to aim for."
Malcolm Harris - Chariman of Hereford RFC
"We have had nothing but positive feedback and look forward to long lasting links with Gloucester Rugby."
"Thank you to Gloucester Rugby's Community Department and the Gloucester Players for visiting us."
John Hurds - Hereford RFC Liaison Officer
"We all learned from the coaching session including the coach and the children really enjoyed the session."
"They got to observe how professional players prepare for a game and then the highlight for them all was to be on the pitch with their flags as the guard of honour for the players to run onto the pitch."
"The children had a day they will never forget."
"The enthusiasm which flowed from the day spilled over into the next day when they played in the cheltenham festival and only lost 1 of the 5 games played to win the secondary tournament. Many thanks to all in Gloucester RFC for making this such a special day for the children."
Johnny Mc Grath - Vice Chairman Bredon Junior RFC and Liaison Officer
"Thanks go to Rory Lawson and the Community Department for organising a visit to the club even though we are not in the centre of Gloucester."
"It makes a massive difference to the children when players take the time to be with the children and sign countless autographs, giving up a lot of their spare time."
Shane Aldridge - Dursley RFC Liaison Officer
"Can I congratulate Gloucester Rugby on tonight's Masterclass. From a parents point of view I was impressed with the amount of time spent with the young lads on the course."
D. Saunders - Parent
Get Connected and become a part of Gloucester Rugby!
For more information and to join the Community Connection scheme call 01452 872286 or email cdp@gloucesterrugby.co.uk
