PROGRAMMES
Working with Coventry Rugby’s Community Team, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, we run a diverse range of programs designed to provide life changing opportunities, primarily based at the home of Coventry Rugby.
PROJECT 500
The Joseph Rowntree Institute estimate that around 50% of children in Coventry live in poverty. Growing up in poverty affects educational and health outcomes throughout the whole of life; and for children living in poverty, the school holidays are a time when they’re often at their most vulnerable ... no food, no plan of action, no structure, no supervision, no role models. In partnership with Coventry Rugby, we are determined to help children escape the downward pull of poverty. Project 500 works with children from deprived areas (often recommended by schools) during the school holidays. They play a variety of sports, learn to work in teams, have fun, are fed wholesome food and receive a family food parcel for one week. More than 1,000 children participate in the Project 500 programme every year, including many with special educational needs.
RUGBY & READING, NETBALL & NUMBERS
Combining sport and learning to inspire approximately 270 disadvantaged children and young people in Coventry in the last year, encouraging them to fulfil their potential by improving their health, education, wellbeing and future prospects. A total of 360 hours were provided through the delivery of weekly two-hour sessions to schools across Coventry. The focus is on improving literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging physical activity among children and young people. Primary school children engaged in one-hour of structured reading or numeracy exercises, followed by an hour of physical activity and games led by Coventry Rugby Community Department’s qualified coaching team.
Wheelchair Rugby (Coventry Stampede)
Coventry Stampede is Coventry Rugby’s official wheelchair rugby team. Many just come and take part for fun but the Stampede also competes in League fixtures, with the GBWR 5s Championship season underway now! Coventry Stampede is Coventry Rugby’s official elite wheelchair rugby team, providing those with disabilities with the opportunity to excel. Coventry Stampede provides a warm and welcoming environment, created for those with disabilities to keep fit, develop new skills, have fun and socialise. The team benefit from having a 3x GB Paralympian in Wheelchair Rugby and a level 2 qualified coach, Mandip Sehmi as head coach and development officer.
Walking Rugby
As the name suggests, running is forbidden as is passing the ball higher than shoulder height. There are also no high tackles – or indeed any tackles – and, crucially, no scrums, rucks or mauls, making it perfect for all abilities!
Walking Rugby was recently covered by BBC CWR, you can see what to expect from the sessions here.
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 16:30-18:00
Age: Mixed gender 50+
The sessions are completely free to attend. No need to book, simply show up!
The sessions include complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the session which is great for warming up in the winter months and socialisation.
COVENTRY RUGBY ACADMEY
The newly launched Coventry Rugby Regional Academy is committed to nurturing young athletes through high-performance coaching, holistic development, and a clear pathway to professional rugby. The Foundation supports the Academy by providing opportunities for children with talent from disadvantaged backgrounds to participate in the elite development pathway.
NETBALL
Working to improve the physical and mental well-being of young girls in Coventry, increase participation numbers in primary and secondary schools, whilst also creating pathways to elite performance level.
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