We need you!
As we head towards England hosting the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025, we want to get more females involved. Not just players but all the volunteer support groups in the female section of the club.
Play to your strengths, be it organising, photography, journalism, social platforms, coaching or refereeing. Rugby has a playing position for every player. Much like rugby, volunteering is the same and there is a job with your name on it. We want girls to see strong female role models doing a range of activities. The growth of female rugby is across all aspects of the game, not just players. Be a part and help grow the game.
We currently only have one female coach and no referees within the female section. Could you help change this? Don’t worry you wouldn’t be left on your own coaching a squad or expected to referee a 1st team game. You would be supported. Start as an assistant coach, go on coaching courses, watch, learn, be mentored. As a referee you can start with whatever you feel comfortable with, an age grade game, until your knowledge and confidence grows. There are courses and support networks to help you progress as a coach or a referee. Please see the RFU link below:
Opportunity for women to become qualified coaches and referees
Research has shown that by the time they are teenagers, many girls have decided that they do not ‘belong’ in sport. We want to tackle this head on and support girls to see and feel that rugby is place where they can thrive. Be involved to support girls, to live their best lives playing rugby.
If you can spare any time to be a volunteer then please get in contact with Lee Clarke from the girls academy or Laura Fulcher from the ladies section.
Please note that although we are trying to recruit more female volunteers, we would never turn away any volunteer. Volunteers are one of the most valuable asset to any club.
