The Stewartry Sirens women’s rugby team is running a free summer rugby camp open to girls of school age from across the region next week.
The camp, which will be held at Stewartry Rugby Club near Castle Douglas on August 15 and 16 from 9am to 3pm, is free to attend and is open to girls of all ages, from P1 through to S6. Attendees will be offered different activities based on their age.
Organised by Sirens Lauren Gunn and Clare Dooley, this camp will be the first of its kind in the Stewartry and is being run in an effort to introduce girls to the sport through fun activities and skill sessions. It will also allow those who have played rugby before to practice in a friendly environment alongside ladies from the adult section and qualified coaches from the club.
Clare said: “Women’s rugby is continuing to evolve in Scotland and the national women’s team is becoming a force on the international rugby scene as they maintain their development.
“At the Sirens, we’re always looking for ways to promote rugby and sport in general to women and girls of all ages, so we thought a summer camp would be the perfect opportunity for girls who want to come and have a go.
“I didn’t start playing rugby until a few years ago and I would have loved the opportunity to take it up at school. Playing sport is a great way to meet new people, as well as staying fit and healthy, and we’re really excited to launch the summer camp this month.”
Local businesses are being offered the chance to support the camp and sponsor the girls.
Registration is free and anyone interested in attending or sponsorship can get in touch by sending a message to the Stewartry Sirens Facebook page, calling 07415 121 570, or emailing stewartryrfcgirlscamp@gmail.com.
