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Bristol Sonics Academy 2012 Season. Sonics Junior Development ‘Funnel’. Maximum. participation. /. exposure. Schools festival April 2011 Promote plans with RU clubs Maximum publicity Attract volunteers to help run cluster clubs. Bristol Schools Coaching. Other schools. (. outside of.
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Bristol Sonics Academy 2012 Season
Sonics Junior Development ‘Funnel’ Maximum participation / exposure • Schools festival April 2011 • Promote plans with RU clubs • Maximum publicity • Attract volunteers to help run cluster clubs Bristol Schools Coaching Other schools ( outside of & Festival coaching programme ) RU Clubs’ Junior Sections • League run through mini-festival format & finals day • 10 or 13-a-side format • 4 teams at u14s/u16s • Emphasis on fun and participation North West Cluster Clubs West East South • Players feed into Filton college academy teams post 16. • Players also feed into Sonics open age sides Filton ‘Academy’ Maximum performance
2012 objectives Consolidate success of 2011 by retaining 2 strongest teams and launching 2 new partnerships 4 teams at u14s/u16s Slightly shorter season (May/June) Number of tournaments to be agreed, with exact timings Use Leeds links to raise profile of junior game and tournaments Improve the skill level / fitness and ability of young rugby players
Maintaining Geographical spread CHIPPING SODBURY ST. MARYS SARACENS BROAD PLAIN
Timings… Need club’s bought in first quarter 2012 Coaches trained up first quarter 2012 (inc. CRB etc.)
Summary • Proposed approach builds on success of last season. • Maintaining volunteer commitment and momentum from last season is key. • Key factors for success are: • Getting cluster clubs signed up to the concept; • Working with clubs and host venues to make the competition work; • Having enough coaches and referees willing to commit their time.