SARSFIELD Rugby Club are launching a new beginner-friendly bootcamp for men and women across Limerick.
The club, already well known on the local tag rugby circuit was formed as an inclusive rugby project for the Mid West in 2022 with over 80 active in tag and contact rugby players.
The eight-week boot camp will run every Wednesday at 7:30 pm from March 25 to May 13 at the Derryknockane grounds of Young Munster RFC.
Sessions will be facilitated by a team of experienced coaches and mentor players with a focus on having fun in a safe environment.
Players will work on ball-skills and team-play in small sided games with a graduated approach to contact.
Sarsfield welcomes players of all abilities in their two seasons of contact rugby to date. They include experienced players looking for a social rugby outlet, players returning to the game for the first time since school, tag rugby players who’ve made the switch to contact and people with no previous experience in rugby or team sport.
James Connolly, Director of Rugby said: “If someone is interested in starting rugby, but feels nervous or a bit intimidated by the idea of joining a club, it gives them a way to come in and give it a go and build some confidence in a supportive and safe environment,” he said.
Zoe Keyes from Ballyneety first found out about Sarsfields via social media. She is now an active member and made her contact debut against Emerald Warriors RFC in Dublin at the weekend.
“It said on Instagram it was going to be social and fun and something everyone could do. When we arrived it was all of those things. There was no crazy expectations around ability or fitness. It was completely open to anyone who wanted to come along and give it a go. The experience has continued like it started. It’s a lot of fun”
The cost for the bootcamp is €5 per session with signup available via @SarsfieldsRugby on Instagram or emailing [email protected].