Rugby League Development
DEVELOPMENT CAMPS
England Talent Pathway Development Camps, in partnership with Y Sports, sees a variety of different rugby training sessions designed specifically to develop skills of those aged 11–16.
The camps are widely popular within the borough and are ideal for those who are interested in developing their skills.
The camps are open access to all, regardless of playing experience or ability. The wider ETP programme supports player development and includes a coach, teacher and parent education programme which helps to create complete learning environments within the community game.
GIRLS DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
Girls Rugby League Development sessions designed specifically to develop skills of those aged 10 –16.
The camps are widely popular within the borough and are ideal for those who are interested in developing their skills or even for those who would like to start with the all-important basics. They are open access to all, regardless of playing experience or ability.
Across the next few months, there are four Girls Rugby League Development Camps going on at Cowley. This specifically will allow girls aged 12 to 16 the chance to showcase their skills, ahead of the launch of a new Saints team next year.
St. Helens also has a hugely successful Women’s side, alongside a u19s squad that has been developed over the past couple of years!
RUGBEES
Back in 2023, we started up a new programme called RugBees, designed to get girls aged between 7 and 11 involved in Rugby League.
St. Helens and England Captain, Jodie Cunningham, was part of the brains behind the operation. She is one of several St Helens Women stars who have shown their support by attending at least one of the sessions that took place last year down at Portico Vine.
The programme ran for 20 weeks, and you can read all about it by visiting our RugBees page on our website here
Our programme for 2024 will get underway from Wednesday 17th April. The sessions this year have been split into four blocks of five weeks, allowing us to travel around the community to deliver the sessions.
2024 RugBees session locations
Newton Storm ARLFC – 17.04.24 to 15.05.24 (WA12 9XE)
Haydock Warriors ARLFC – 22.05.24 to 19.06.24 (WA11 0TR)
Thatto Heath Crusaders ARLFC – 26.06.24 to 24.07.24 (WA9 5JA)
Portico Vine ARLFC – 31.07.24 to 28.08.24 (WA10 3PD)
MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE
Youngsters get the chance to experience the Totally Wicked Stadium pitch first hand on gamedays, in one of the following ways:
- Holding a team banner as the players make their way onto the pitch.
- Take part in a small-sided game on the pitch.
SAINTS RUGBY CAMPS
During school holidays, SCDF have rugby camps designed for children who want to learn basic skills within the sport, whilst also having fun in a variety of games and drills throughout the day. No rugby league experience is needed!
Click here to view all our out of School Camps
SCHOOL CIRICULUM & AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
SCDF work with Primary, Secondary and Special Schools to develop opportunities and to maximize the positive impact that high quality Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity can have on young people.
We inspire and motivate young people in PE and Sport through high quality sessions and coaching that encourages children and young adults to be active and healthy.
